“Something major” coming to DHS???

[SamusAranX]

The poster proposed using the characters that are available, like Dr. Strange.

Imagine a a flying ride similar to Dumbo or Tomorrowland Rockets with a Dr Strange animatronic in the center “guiding” it using his powers. A cool ride yet a people eater and not another E Ticket

 

[James Alucobond]

Imagine a a flying ride similar to Dumbo or Tomorrowland Rockets with a Dr Strange animatronic in the center “guiding” it using his powers. A cool ride yet a people eater and not another E Ticket

I would imagine they’re more likely to utilize the mirror dimension and sling ring portal hopping if they ever do anything ride-related with Strange.

 

[Bill Cipher]

Imagine a a flying ride similar to Dumbo or Tomorrowland Rockets with a Dr Strange animatronic in the center “guiding” it using his powers. A cool ride yet a people eater and not another E Ticket

Dumbo spinners are not "people eaters" though. Flat rides only round out park capacity if you have a large quantity of them spread evenly around the park.

 

[Prince-1]

yeah but they can't use any Marvel characters, so good or not, the point is moot.
They really need to stick to available IP. So far none of the Superhero stuff they have built for the Disney theme parks are particularly compelling...

They can absolutely use Marvel characters in WDW, just not all of them. It’s why we have the Guardians ride in Epcot.

 

[Splash4eva]

The biggest question in this area is not what would cause Universal to completely relinquish the Marvel rights, but what would be necessary to give up the exclusive rights to Marvel east of the Mississippi.

As it stands, Universal is sort of in stasis with the Marvel section. They really can't add anything new (as Disney may be loathe to approve), but have to maintain what exists to keep their rights. And their attractions are based on four main categories: Hulk, X-men, Fantastic Four, and Spider-man. Two of those segments should have major films coming in the next several years. Could Disney offer access to the film versions of those characters in exchange for the right to build Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, Captain Marvel, Black Panther, etc attractions in addition to what is at Universal?

That's a more interesting question that could reap benefits for both parties.

Does it really matter tho in the end? Disney has a ton of IP they can use and here we are with capacity lacking literally in every park. Buildings empty. Entertainment still not back. The list is endless. So end of day getting Marvel rights would do what? Over lay existing attractions… hard pass.

 

[SamusAranX]

Dumbo spinners are not "people eaters" though. Flat rides only round out park capacity if you have a large quantity of them spread evenly around the park.

Yeah, perhaps a bit of hyperbole, but any small attractions that could divert even a small percentage of the crowds is very welcome at HS

 

[scottb411]

They can absolutely use Marvel characters in WDW, just not all of them. It’s why we have the Guardians ride in Epcot.

I think they are saving their super heroes for a fifth gate (ie. Marvel + Incredibles & Big Hero Six). I think a "Heroes and Villains" park would be a great 5th gate. I think the villains talk at MK is a decoy for something else they have planned to gauge interest.

 

[Tha Realest]

MMRR is value engineered garbage. I have no idea how that got green lit.

I really enjoy the ride and experience. But it is fascinating how much a queue can affect one’s perspective.

When I ride at DHS I get wistful at what it replaced, and a little disappointed by comparison

When I ride at DLR, I am beyond charmed by its setting and the care it put into the queue.

 

[Prince-1]

I think they are saving their super heroes for a fifth gate (ie. Marvel + Incredibles & Big Hero Six). I think a "Heroes and Villains" park would be a great 5th gate. I think the villains talk at MK is a decoy for something else they have planned to gauge interest.

Yeah, I don't that will be happening anytime soon.

 

[MagicHappens1971]

I think they are saving their super heroes for a fifth gate (ie. Marvel + Incredibles & Big Hero Six). I think a "Heroes and Villains" park would be a great 5th gate. I think the villains talk at MK is a decoy for something else they have planned to gauge interest.

A fifth gate is not happening for at least 15-20 years.

 

[Brian]

I really enjoy the ride and experience. But it is fascinating how much a queue can affect one’s perspective.

When I ride at DHS I get wistful at what it replaced, and a little disappointed by comparison

When I ride at DLR, I am beyond charmed by its setting and the care it put into the queue.

Well said. In a vacuum, it's a pretty good attraction. When viewed in the context of what it replaced, I consider it mediocre.

 

[Tha Realest]

Well said. In a vacuum, it's a pretty good attraction. When viewed in the context of what it replaced, I consider it mediocre.

Thanks. But have you been to DL? The place setting there and the queue make it feel like an entirely different attraction.

DHS just primes me for a 20-minute extravaganza featuring a sequence of AA-rich recreations of classic films (half of which I never saw but loved the experience nonetheless)

 

[AEfx]

But you just know it's gonna be a trackless system with wide open rooms that costs a heap, takes a half-decade to build, and then doesn't move many people per hour.

It's astounding to me how much they spent to develop such a boring, underused technology who's ultimate purpose just seems to be to waste space.

 

[WDWTank]

I would imagine they’re more likely to utilize the mirror dimension and sling ring portal hopping if they ever do anything ride-related with Strange.

Vekoma Mad House

 

[RSoxNo1]

Honestly if they just went with the classic animation style instead of Meth head Mickey I might not hate it so much but even if that were to change the dancing segment still makes me nauseous to the point in which I refuse to ride it again.

I think the animation style is befitting of the attraction. That doesn't mean they couldn't have done a different story with the classic versions of Mickey, but the attraction is in the universe of that version of Mickey.

I like MMRR and I wasn't a fan of GMR for the last 5-7 years of it's existence. That being said, I think at this point behind the scenes Disney would acknowledge that the park would be far better off with an updated GMR and MMRR built elsewhere in the park.

 

[EricsBiscuit]

Genuinely, if they just added a new Omnimover and a few flats to the parks that particularly need more capacity, it would make a huge difference. Encanto should 100% be a sensibly-budgeted Omnimover, it's designed well for the intimacy of touring a multi-floored home, and they can even explain the casita is moving the vehicles along like it does with people by moving the tiles. But you just know it's gonna be a trackless system with wide open rooms that costs a heap, takes a half-decade to build, and then doesn't move many people per hour. Similarly, DHS is gonna end up with some overpriced headliner project that doesn't address what it really needs.

Rat and MMRR have good hourly capacities.

 

[MouseEarsMom33]

I think they are saving their super heroes for a fifth gate (ie. Marvel + Incredibles & Big Hero Six). I think a "Heroes and Villains" park would be a great 5th gate. I think the villains talk at MK is a decoy for something else they have planned to gauge interest.

After the positive reaction to Villains, if Villains doesn't go in MK, then maybe that's a sign for a future park. However, I don't see MK expansion, DHS expansion, DAK Dinoland redo and possible E-ticket in addition to a 5th gate. Unless Disney is really worried about EPIC Universe and other rumored ride changes / expansions (Pokemon, Lord of the Rings) but I don't think they are that worried.

 

[mattpeto]

I really would be surprised if Villains Land actually ever happens.

There will be a demographic or two that completely skips it.

 

[Bocabear]

I really would be surprised if Villains Land actually ever happens.

There will be a demographic or two that completely skips it.

I don't think that is necessarily true... The reason they re-skinned Alien Encounter was because people kept bringing their toddlers in, regardless of the warning... I would see Villains land the same... It will still be heavily attended and being Disney, it will not be very scary....Matter of fact, I think the Villain meet and Greets would be extremely popular.

 

[rd805]

After the positive reaction to Villains, if Villains doesn't go in MK, then maybe that's a sign for a future park. However, I don't see MK expansion, DHS expansion, DAK Dinoland redo and possible E-ticket in addition to a 5th gate. Unless Disney is really worried about EPIC Universe and other rumored ride changes / expansions (Pokemon, Lord of the Rings) but I don't think they are that worried.

Not Sure how Possible this is - but a Villians Land with some sort of connection to Fantasmic in HS would be more of a preference for me. It would have to be a huge land though to really do it justice, so doubt that space is there.

A dark Centerpiece castle combination roller coaster attraction (like Journey to the Center of the Earth), cool dining experience, dark ride and this area would be a massive hit.