there's too much Star Wars at Hollywood Studios Yep, between the movies and rides, they want their 4 billion dollars back. But, at the same time, people do love the franchise. It's definitely present day and nostalgia.
Disney should have built all-encompassing Pixar Land and Lucasfilm Land instead of Toy Story Land and Galaxy's Edge, respectively I think this is more a matter of crowd control and "moychandising". Blending two different franchises would possibly be too confusing.............and Lucas may have stipulated by putting down the plastic strip to say, "I don't want your groceries fraternizing with my groceries."
Downtown Disney is a more exciting name than Disney Springs The word Springs sounds fresh and bubbly as opposed to "Pleasure Island". That sounds more like an 80's rom/com. Let's be real and just call it the Disney Mall.
Pop Century Legendary Years would've been better than Art of Animation I used to stay at the Pop and looked out on those original abandon buildings frequently learning that 9/11 put them in that condition. While it was obvious was the Legendary Years theme-ing based on what remained was going to be a continuation. Disney decided to change it up some and update it as well. I've been at the AOA and I like the theme-ing. Besides, while going back to the teens, 20's 30's and 40's, I think the Pop has enough retro buildings to fill the bill.
paper FPs were a better system than FP+ AYE! But it was discovered early on how to manipulate the machine from the magic button in back. The paper and litter problem probably played a small part as well. The Wizard Behind the Curtain at a desk 10 miles away can control things much easier thru computers and software while giving Disney crucial data for crowd control.
Hollywood Studios should've stayed a working film studio YES, that's all.
Disney should have built Beastly Kingdom instead of Pandora Yes, again, but with Pandora, there's no personnel required to take care of the animals, or food or schedules, not to mention required real estate. Viola, just turn on the Pandora power switch and walk away.
putting Frozen and Guardians of the Galaxy in Epcot are terrible ideas I watched the Norway ride be built over time and hoped it'd be good based on the flumes being installed. It was ok, too short. Now, once again, Disney needs to use their TV/movie franchise to promote their park, that's how it's always been done. The problem is, while nicely done, they only had what they had so the ride is still short. Wait for it, wait for it..........Let it go. Guardians of the Galaxy....that replaced an aging informative World's Fair type of ride with yet another Disney franchise. I can't wait to go on to see what they've done. It's a big building with big possibilities.
I liked the Millionaire show at Hollywood Studios We got picked for the front row and I literally had a panic attack, DUH. Millionaire may date itself as well but then Indiana Jones still lives on. We stole a British show, again (IT Crowd-Big Bang) and so on...............
the Pixar Short Film Festival is a lame excuse for a Captain EO replacement. Disney should've just brought back HISTA instead. I bought the Pixar Short DVD. I always liked Honey I Shrunk the Audience, but that too is an older franchise that fewer and fewer people are familiar with as it's rare airing frequency is controlled by you-know-who. Where are you Matt Frewer? Heck, before the Great Movie Ride, I had no idea who Billy Murray (not Bill Murray) or Bugsby Berkeley were!
It is sad when an old favorite gets torn down, but hopefully, the replacement is just as good, however, some of Disney's "improvements" have fallen short.
Who knows, in 10 years you might be saying, "I can't believe they're tearing down the Slinky Rollercaoster."
Prepared to take the sting of the Scorpion!
