DHS Monster Inc Land Coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios

[NeedMoreMickey]

Construction Delay for Monsters Inc. Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Walt Disney World has missed a previously announced timeframe for the installation of construction walls for the upcoming Monsters Inc. land

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runDisney 10miler went through HS today so maybe the walls had to wait until after the race weekend

 

[MisterPenguin]

runDisney 10miler went through HS today so maybe the walls had to wait until after the race weekend

It's not a real race unless you have to shimmy over walls.

 

[YodaMan]

runDisney 10miler went through HS today so maybe the walls had to wait until after the race weekend

Don’t they sell the May the Fourth merch in that store every year? I know they just announced more new merch for this year. Maybe the Powers That Be asked them to hold off on construction until after then?

 

[disney1908]

For what it’s worth was just at Mama Melrose's yesterday for a dinner and our waiter told us they have already been reassigned jobs. He told us they close May 11 and then the very next day work is to begin.

 

[FerretAfros]

runDisney 10miler went through HS today so maybe the walls had to wait until after the race weekend

The 10-Miler passed along Grand Ave but did not enter the Muppets Courtyard area where the walls would be, so that is not the cause of any percieved delay. This is different from Dinoland's closure following the Marathon in January, since that course passed directly through the area that's now closed off, including exiting the park through the backstage gate there.

Additionally, the mere presence of a race would not preclude crews working overnight that same night, as long as they're able to clear the area in time. MK's Christmas tree is often removed during Marathon Weekend, when the last day guests can be in the park until after 1am (at least, with the park's old hours) and the course needs to be secure for runners by 4:30am. Work that's farther from the course itself in a park with shorter operating hours like this would have even more flexibility.

It's not a real race unless you have to shimmy over walls.

You joke, but that's not too far off from the Disneyland Half Marathon in 2011, during the peak of DCA's overhaul. Running the walled-in gauntlet over uneven trolley tracks was quite the experience!

 

[DisneyDean97]

Never say never. RnR was on par intense for it's time. Paris built a looping coaster and a launching inverting Space Mt in the 90s coaster and park war era.

I agree, Disney can produce thrilling coasters if they want to. Unfortunately, the 90s was a different era, but who knows, maybe with the success of Velocicoaster and Stardust Racers, Disney might want to compete again in that market. But I just don't see current Disney building a coaster with inversions.

 

[celluloid]

I agree, Disney can produce thrilling coasters if they want to. Unfortunately, the 90s was a different era, but who knows, maybe with the success of Velocicoaster and Stardust Racers, Disney might want to compete again in that market. But I just don't see current Disney building a coaster with inversions.

It depends on what the audience is calling for. Personally I want more dark rides but lately DIsney has been coaster heavy, if not thrilling, coaster heavy due to competition's success.

I prefer one or two great that have a thrill with a balance of Dark Rides and Shows for the rest. But that is not the norm as audiences have gotten braver and coaster types becoming more accessible.

 

[DisneyDean97]

It depends on what the audience is calling for. Personally I want more dark rides but lately DIsney has been coaster heavy, if not thrilling, coaster heavy due to competition's success.

I prefer one or two great that have a thrill with a balance of Dark Rides and Shows for the rest. But that is not the norm as audiences have gotten braver and coaster types becoming more accessible.

Why can't Disney do both? But I agree with you, they have been coaster heavy lately, and seem to continue that trend with Monsters Inc and the rumored coaster for Villains land.
I would love to see Disney innovate a new ride system for a dark ride.

 

[gerarar]

2 months to go...

 

[Giss Neric]

I agree, Disney can produce thrilling coasters if they want to. Unfortunately, the 90s was a different era, but who knows, maybe with the success of Velocicoaster and Stardust Racers, Disney might want to compete again in that market. But I just don't see current Disney building a coaster with inversions.

I think the main issue here is the visibility of the coaster tracks. The more thrilling the coaster (higher drops and inversions) the more likely the tracks will be visible that's why they prefer indoor ones. Tron has an outdoor track but it's covered by a canopy.

From the Villains land art, there will be a rollercoaster but It looks like it will still be indoor with a partial outdoor portion.

 

[Bocabear]

I think the main issue here is the visibility of the coaster tracks. The more thrilling the coaster (higher drops and inversions) the more likely the tracks will be visible that's why they prefer indoor ones. Tron has an outdoor track but it's covered by a canopy.

From the Villains land art, there will be a rollercoaster but It looks like it will still be indoor with a partial outdoor portion.

Who can really tell anything from the concept art? Yeah, I see tracks in a few spaces, but the art is as vague as possible....and most likely just a placeholder until they actually cement some of the details.... That coaster could easily just be another Seven Dwarfs Coaster with redressing...and aside from that, all that is shown is some craggy mountain rockwork set pieces....

 

[EagleScout610]

2 months to go...

Already camped out in front of the theater

 

[mergatroid]

Some 'educated guesses' or 'predictions' from DSNY Newcast

 

[Brer Panther]

I just really don't want the ride to be like this:

- Get in ride vehicle
- We see Mike and Sulley on a screen
- Zipping around a giant warehouse with no neat physical elements whatsoever
- See Mike and Sulley on a screen again
- Unload

So, in other words, not another Cosmic Rewind.

 

[Nickm2022]

I just really don't want the ride to be like this:

- Get in ride vehicle
- We see Mike and Sulley on a screen
- Zipping around a giant warehouse with no neat physical elements whatsoever
- See Mike and Sulley on a screen again
- Unload

So, in other words, not another Cosmic Rewind.

1. Cosmic rewind works for what it is
2. I really doubt they would do the same for this. The concept art shows what appears to be AA's of the characters (likely even some recycled from the soon to be shuttered ride at DCA) plus new. The doors will likely be primarily sets with mirrors. and while it may be light on story it will be fun and a great addition.

 

[WorldExplorer]

2 months to go...

Remember everyone who is visiting for the next two months; it is your civic duty to turn around and look at the Swedish Chef in order to clue in all the first (and only) timers that he's there.