DHS Big Reveal, New Logo

[No Name]

A park that focus on Lucasfilm, Pixar and classic Disney animation? With the later needing a lot more work but obviously the direction they're taking?

You have a deep misunderstanding of story and theme. The park in no way focuses on Lucasfilm, Pixar, or classic Disney animation, it simply uses properties created by those studios. The stories and themes of the attractions are unrelated to the studios which made films which spawned franchises which are then used in theme parks. Ironically the current direction of the park has them more unrelated than they've ever been. Launch Bay used to be an animation studio and engage visitors in the art,

You would be no more incorrect in saying that the park focuses on Vekoma, Mack, and the Otis Elevator Company. It simple contains rides manufactured by those companies.

 

[Tony the Tigger]

That is a graphical mashup from hell.

And the MGM part was mostly a lie.

That lion doesn’t even resemble the real Leo(s)!

 

[DocMcHulk]

During the 30th Anniversary presentation, they kept saying "Adventure" over and over. A potential hint that the park will be renamed to Disney's Hollywood Adventure after the 30th anniversary year is over"

 

[JustInTime]

During the 30th Anniversary presentation, they kept saying "Adventure" over and over. A potential hint that the park will be renamed to Disney's Hollywood Adventure after the 30th anniversary year is over"

Disney announced they will NOT be changing the name. Like the made an official announcement. So not happening.

 

[Pam Hates Penguins]

Are they honestly trying to fail?

 

[No Name]

The "it's not a big deal" argument falls flat on its face because to 99% of human beings anything we discuss on this forum is not a big deal. And you can probably find a bunch of discussion boards for things you have no interest in like ice chewing or lady gaga or ski lifts. Some people are interested in discussing seemingly minute details in themed entertainment, and they have every right to do so.

If you're not interested, ignore it, if you are, chime in.

 

[Wngo905]

Okay, I am going to be That Guy and say what has always been a ponder to me.....
WHY is there one arch, with the name of the Park you are in, WELL with inside the park?! I mean I already Know I am in Disney's Hollywood Studios when I am near Animation Courtyard. It is not like I wonder in a park get halfway through and think "what park am I in?"

Seriously, why is the arch there? There is no other park (MK, Epcot, or Animal Kingdom) or even area within Hollywood Studios that has signage proudly displaying the name of the park you are in (like the arch does). Is there some truly Hollywood studio in LA that this is playing an homage? If this was at or near the front it would make sense, but it is the right side of the middle.

What am I missing?

 

[lazyboy97o]

Okay, I am going to be That Guy and say what has always been a ponder to me.....
WHY is there one arch, with the name of the Park you are in, WELL with inside the park?! I mean I already Know I am in Disney's Hollywood Studios when I am near Animation Courtyard. It is not like I wonder in a park get halfway through and think "what park am I in?"

Seriously, why is the arch there? There is no other park (MK, Epcot, or Animal Kingdom) or even area within Hollywood Studios that has signage proudly displaying the name of the park you are in (like the arch does). Is there some truly Hollywood studio in LA that this is playing an homage? If this was at or near the front it would make sense, but it is the right side of the middle.

What am I missing?

This was answered yesterday by @juniorthomas. It is a reference to the arched entrances of Paramount and Universal. It is in the middle of the park, unlike at the front as is the case with Universal Studios Florida, because it is where you entered the actual studio part of the Disney-MGM Studios.

That archway is a throwback reference to entry gates at Paramount and Universal. Another way to give the Hollywood look and feel, even if it doesn't welcome you to an active studio anymore.

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[No Name]

As an aside I encourage you all to read Werner Weiss's series on real buildings that inspired buildings in the park. There are six pages starting with this one: https://www.yesterland.com/replicas.html

Okay, I am going to be That Guy and say what has always been a ponder to me.....
WHY is there one arch, with the name of the Park you are in, WELL with inside the park?! I mean I already Know I am in Disney's Hollywood Studios when I am near Animation Courtyard. It is not like I wonder in a park get halfway through and think "what park am I in?"

Seriously, why is the arch there? There is no other park (MK, Epcot, or Animal Kingdom) or even area within Hollywood Studios that has signage proudly displaying the name of the park you are in (like the arch does). Is there some truly Hollywood studio in LA that this is playing an homage? If this was at or near the front it would make sense, but it is the right side of the middle.

What am I missing?

Our man Werner Weiss explains it well:

"Did you ever wonder why there is such an imposing studio gate at the entrance to the Animation Courtyard? It’s because it originally served as the entrance into the “movie studio” where the Backstage Studio Tour began. The idea was that you were leaving the public street (Hollywood Boulevard) and entering a movie studio complex. Real movie studios in Hollywood had entrance gates from city streets."

 

[Pam Hates Penguins]

I'm frightened for the future

 

[Smooth]

During the 30th Anniversary presentation, they kept saying "Adventure" over and over. A potential hint that the park will be renamed to Disney's Hollywood Adventure after the 30th anniversary year is over"

I personally do not think they would use the word 'Adventure'. Perhaps too much confusion with Islands of 'Adventure'.

 

[lazyboy97o]

I personally do not think they would use the word 'Adventure'. Perhaps too much confusion with Islands of 'Adventure'.

They’ll rename it Disney’s Hollywood Escape!

 

[solidyne]

This was answered yesterday by @juniorthomas. It is a reference to the arched entrances of Paramount and Universal. It is in the middle of the park, unlike at the front as is the case with Universal Studios Florida, because it is where you entered the actual studio part of the Disney-MGM Studios.

I think we understand the arch tribute/homage and its placement near animation, but the name on the sign for the "land" should not be the same as that on the sign for the whole park. Strictly speaking, how can you enter Disney MGM Studios if you're already in same? Why not "animation studios" in the Paramount style?

 

[Movielover]

They’ll rename it Disney’s Hollywood Escape!

 

[Sharon&Susan]

Disney's Hollywood Studis

 

[juniorthomas]

This was answered yesterday by @juniorthomas. It is a reference to the arched entrances of Paramount and Universal. It is in the middle of the park, unlike at the front as is the case with Universal Studios Florida, because it is where you entered the actual studio part of the Disney-MGM Studios.

 

[jrhwdw]

FYI, Saw the new Logo on an ad for WWOA in this month's Times & Information(found it on ebay):

Also on next week's DHS Times Guide from OTPN:

Times Guides

Daily news, rumors, and photo-reports from all of Central Florida's theme parks, water parks, minor attractions, and more!

www.orlandoparksnews.com

No Mickey, BB8 and Woody. The May Guidemap is still online with the old logo. The new logo is starting!

 

[jrhwdw]

Why am I not surprised that a new Guidemap comes out tomorrow!:

Updated Guidemap Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on June 2

Daily news, rumors, and photo-reports from all of Central Florida's theme parks, water parks, minor attractions, and more!

www.orlandoparksnews.com

Same new logo as the Times Guide... a little surprising. Are they not using BB8, Mickey and Woody now?

It also has SWGE's logo, Not much room for GE...

Do we think the Skyliner will make it to Epcot/DHS Guidemaps when it opens?

 

[mm121]

Is the new logo actually up at the park yet?

 

[NoChesterHester]

For a while weren’t they pushing “Disney” instead of “Disney’s?” Is the ‘s on Disney’s back on everything now?