DHS Disney Animation-Inspired Experience Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

[Casper Gutman]

I like foliage as much as the next guy, but what’s the logic of making this more of a choke point?

 

[Biff215]

I’ll ask a question I’ve asked before - how is this “refresh” making the area better then it was a decade ago, when it was such a wasteland Animation was replaced by Launch Bay?

The big changes are an AA replacing a live cast member in the animation show and a children’s playground replacing some indoor interactive exhibits. What’s the big upgrade?

While I agree that this is basically a return to the building’s past, I’d argue it’s better than what was replaced because of the condition it was in at the end. Like many Disney attractions, it was largely neglected and a shell of its former self. It was an easy target when Disney needed a temporary home for Star Wars leading up to Galaxy’s Edge and most weren’t too upset about it.

We’ll see how this is done but it sure sounds like an upgrade over both Launch Bay and what was left of the original attraction.

 

[James Alucobond]

I like foliage as much as the next guy, but what’s the logic of making this more of a choke point?

I think the point is to make everything a bit more visible and naturally circulatory? Like, before, you couldn't see well what you were getting into beyond the arch and then kind of ended up in a desolate dead-end plaza. Now, there's a kind of natural moving triangle from Mermaid to Animation to Disney Junior that moves you around the area, plus it's easier to see what's on offer before bothering to enter.

 

[HMF]

While I agree that this is basically a return to the building’s past, I’d argue it’s better than what was replaced because of the condition it was in at the end. Like many Disney attractions, it was largely neglected and a shell of its former self.

Never mind the fact that the Sequel Trilogy which it was designed to promote had literally concluded at least five years earlier.

 

[AidenRodriguez731]

I like foliage as much as the next guy, but what’s the logic of making this more of a choke point?

- Disney fans: DHS is a concrete jungle
- Disney: *adds in some much needed plant life because DHS can indeed be way too much of a concrete jungle in the beginning.*
- Disney fans: But... but... now it won't fit the same amount of people! The masses will stampede and crush each over because they cannot understand going around a few trees.

Of course, this is essentially a non issue because this area acts as an area that most people will not congregate in but if we used logic we wouldn't have as much to complain about

 

[MouseEarsMom33]

I think the 35 year old stage shows is really showing it's age. I'd like to see something new (or at least an upgrade).

With the recent Indy effect cuts and Indiana Jones Animal Kingdom Adventure coming in a year, it feels like that might be the next domino in that park anyway.

Disney has so much material to use, I feel like they should switch out the stage show every couple of years. And bring in something new like they have on the cruises. It feels like a somewhat inexpensive way to bring in and promote something new. But I feel the same way about the frozen sing along and the shorts. However if it is still drawing in the crowds, I guess they don't have a strong reason to.

I know a different park, but I wonder how long Nemo will last in AK once Tropical Americas is next door.

 

[sedati]

I recall roasting in that courtyard when the loading for the tram-tour was there along with Animation.

 

[aladdin2007]

I wish they would bring back the Art of Disney store to the building.

 

[DisneyDreamerxyz]

I'm glad they are making the area more aesthetically pleasing. They could do the same with the center area in front of the theatre because that area basically all concrete as well.

 

[HMF]

I'm glad they are making the area more aesthetically pleasing. They could do the same with the center area in front of the theatre because that area basically all concrete as well.

I agree but I am still baffled by the fact that they are suddenly leaning back into the studio concept after they spent the last decade supposedly trying to erase it.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Of course, this is essentially a non issue because this area acts as an area that most people will not congregate in but if we used logic we wouldn't have as much to complain about

it’s actually a logical question - that area isn’t particularly large and has usually been full of stroller parking.

I wonder if they designed it this way to force the park operators not to park strollers there? Cause it didn’t look great. Haha

 

[Mr. Sullivan]

- Disney fans: DHS is a concrete jungle
- Disney: *adds in some much needed plant life because DHS can indeed be way too much of a concrete jungle in the beginning.*
- Disney fans: But... but... now it won't fit the same amount of people! The masses will stampede and crush each over because they cannot understand going around a few trees.

Of course, this is essentially a non issue because this area acts as an area that most people will not congregate in but if we used logic we wouldn't have as much to complain about

I don’t think what he’s asking is an unfair question. You likely have seem how much I’m against how some posters here act, how often I disagree with Casper in particular (we’ve fought and argued countless times), and how big I am on this project in particular, but I also am a little confused what they’re doing with the foliage and such as well. He and many other posters can be pedantic and complain about nothing often, but this is a fair question to ask. It’s hard to conceptualize to even me at this stage what they’re aiming for with navigating this space.

I also caution you from engaging in the same sort of behavior that you, myself, and many others get agitated by. This is kind of a mean spirited post.

 

[wdwmagic]

New Permit Filed for Set Installation at Magic of Disney Animation Building in Hollywood Studios​

New Permit Filed for Set Installation at Magic of Disney Animation Building in Hollywood Studios

New Permit Filed for Set Installation at Magic of Disney Animation Building in Hollywood Studios

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[ToTBellHop]

I don’t think what he’s asking is an unfair question. You likely have seem how much I’m against how some posters here act, how often I disagree with Casper in particular (we’ve fought and argued countless times), and how big I am on this project in particular, but I also am a little confused what they’re doing with the foliage and such as well. He and many other posters can be pedantic and complain about nothing often, but this is a fair question to ask. It’s hard to conceptualize to even me at this stage what they’re aiming for with navigating this space.

I also caution you from engaging in the same sort of behavior that you, myself, and many others get agitated by. This is kind of a mean spirited post.

I will say, the current area for Mermaid guests to exit is quite narrow and there have been no trampling deaths. So I presume the full plaza will accommodate the additional attractions’ guest flow. They can control end times for the two shows.

The biggest issue for this area before was strollers. I presume they plan to move strollers elsewhere. Animation had an enormous, unused queue. It could perhaps accommodate strollers and a playground?

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

Animation had an enormous, unused queue.

Well… it was once used when people had a reason to queue. I know you’re aware of that, I just wanted to point it out for my own amusement.

I used to absolutely love DHS - it’s such a weird park now. This is a step in the right direction though.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Well… it was once used when people had a reason to queue. I know you’re aware of that, I just wanted to point it out for my own amusement.

I used to absolutely love DHS - it’s such a weird park now. This is a step in the right direction though.

I remember waiting in line in the ‘90s! Never this millennium, of course.

Remember the big, wide Backlot Tour queue followed by another queue after the initial entertainment? I can scarcely imagine them building a ride/show hybrid that takes up an hour of your time now.

Let’s hope the new Animation feels Epcot pavilion-y. It would be nice to be entertained for awhile in a climate-controlled space again.