Agent H
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And the core experience would hardly change.
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DHS Monster Inc Land Coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios
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aladdin2007
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Doesn't make it the right thing to do
Changing the movie clips at a campy sci-fi restaurant from campy sci-fi movie clips to random Disney IP movie clips... doesn't... change the core experience of the sci-fi-themed restaurant?
SobchakSecurity
Member
Well, he never said he had "apizza."
I prefer Zuppardi's, but Modern is probably the best of the original 3.
Disstevefan1
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I think they drop the Sci Fi from the name.
I think the content should change regularly.
Perhaps seasonally, maybe Christmas themed IP during Christmas, Halloween themed IP during Halloween, Summertime themed IP during summertime.
Disney has tons of content to choose from.
They could post what is now showing outside, and folks will make reservations to see the new seasonal content I think.
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I like this idea. Keeps it rotational just like a real drive in movie theater. The idea of seasonal overlays is fun too. Imagine the menu changing to match with on-theme shakes and burgers.
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Disstevefan1
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Good idea about the menu changing even if they just added “seasonal favorites”
I think the trick there would be to still give it a theme but one not tied down to a specific film genre. Instead just something campy while still keeping the 50s-style decor. Something like "B Movie Dine-In Theater" would work allowing them to show different film clips.
Bocabear
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you know, that is not a bad idea, but honestly, the original iteration is sort of perfection....Yes they should refresh movie clips from time to time...also the menu....It is a really fun place to eat...
I am not sure if old Disney trailers would have the same effect... What would be fun is plussing the experience with an occasional flying saucer passing overhead.... lol
I am not sure if old Disney trailers would have the same effect... What would be fun is plussing the experience with an occasional flying saucer passing overhead.... lol
UNCgolf
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I hate seeing places like this go (although I don't think I'd ever set foot inside Mama Melrose's specifically).
The original Disney-MGM was a great theme park (emphasis on theme). It was a lot of fun to just explore, because nearly everything was well-themed and the park worked as a cohesive overall experience -- it was similar to Animal Kingdom in that regard (although Animal Kingdom is more impressive).
The current DHS has a better attraction lineup, but it's just kind of a random grab bag of stuff. I know I'm in the minority here, but for me, as an overall experience DHS today is significantly worse than mid-late 1990s Disney-MGM. Outside of Galaxy's Edge (which is good, but a little disappointing compared to what it could have been) and a couple of remaining restaurants, it's almost a ride only park with little else worth seeing. The Monstropolis plans are just doubling down on that.
The original Disney-MGM was a great theme park (emphasis on theme). It was a lot of fun to just explore, because nearly everything was well-themed and the park worked as a cohesive overall experience -- it was similar to Animal Kingdom in that regard (although Animal Kingdom is more impressive).
The current DHS has a better attraction lineup, but it's just kind of a random grab bag of stuff. I know I'm in the minority here, but for me, as an overall experience DHS today is significantly worse than mid-late 1990s Disney-MGM. Outside of Galaxy's Edge (which is good, but a little disappointing compared to what it could have been) and a couple of remaining restaurants, it's almost a ride only park with little else worth seeing. The Monstropolis plans are just doubling down on that.
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If only there were Disney properties that could stand-in for Sci-Fi clips. What's that Perplexity? You made a list? Let's see it...
Disney and its subsidiaries (including Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures) have produced a wide range of movies and shorts that fit the sci-fi, outer space, alien, or horror genres. Below is an extensive list, organized by theme and including both animated and live-action content.
Classic Disney and Animation
Pixar
Marvel Studios
Lucasfilm
20th Century Studios (formerly 20th Century Fox, now Disney-owned)
Disney Live-Action
Shorts and Specials
Documentaries and Docuseries
Horror (Family-Friendly and Beyond)
Disney Movies and Shorts with Sci-Fi, Outer Space, Alien, or Horror Themes
Disney and its subsidiaries (including Pixar, Marvel, Lucasfilm, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures) have produced a wide range of movies and shorts that fit the sci-fi, outer space, alien, or horror genres. Below is an extensive list, organized by theme and including both animated and live-action content.
Classic Disney and Animation
- 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954): Nautical sci-fi adventure with advanced technology and sea monsters13.
- Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001): Animated sci-fi adventure about a lost civilization1.
- Lilo & Stitch (2002) and sequels/shorts: Features aliens and outer space adventures.
- Wall-E (2008): Pixar sci-fi about a robot cleaning up an abandoned Earth and venturing into space4.
- Treasure Planet (2002): Animated adaptation of Treasure Island set in space.
- Chicken Little (2005): Comedy with an alien invasion subplot.
- Meet the Robinsons (2007): Time travel and futuristic technology.
- Big Hero 6 (2014): Sci-fi superhero adventure with advanced robotics.
Pixar
- Lightyear (2022): Sci-fi origin story for Buzz Lightyear, set in space.
- Wall-E (2008): See above.
Marvel Studios
- Guardians of the Galaxy series: Intergalactic superhero adventures with aliens and cosmic threats2.
- Thor: Ragnarok, Thor: Love and Thunder: Cosmic settings, alien worlds.
- Ant-Man series: Sci-fi with quantum realms and shrinking technology14.
- Captain Marvel: Features aliens, outer space battles, and intergalactic war4.
- Avengers: Endgame, Infinity War: Space travel, alien invasions, and cosmic threats124.
- Doctor Strange series: Multiverse, alternate dimensions, and cosmic horror elements4.
- Venom series (Sony/Marvel, streaming on Disney+): Alien symbiote horror-action4.
Lucasfilm
- Star Wars franchise (all films and animated series): Iconic space opera with aliens, outer space battles, and sci-fi themes4.
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Rebels, The Mandalorian, The Book of Boba Fett, Ahsoka, Andor, Obi-Wan Kenobi, The Bad Batch: TV series with space and alien themes4.
20th Century Studios (formerly 20th Century Fox, now Disney-owned)
- Avatar (2009), Avatar: The Way of Water (2022): Sci-fi epics set on the alien world of Pandora14.
- Independence Day (1996): Alien invasion blockbuster8.
- The Maze Runner series: Post-apocalyptic sci-fi7.
- Enemy Mine (in development): Sci-fi about a human and alien stranded together6.
- The Dog Stars (upcoming): Post-apocalyptic sci-fi thriller6.
- Alien franchise: Sci-fi horror (availability on Disney+ varies by region).
Disney Live-Action
- The Black Hole (1979): Space horror about a spaceship near a black hole3.
- Flight of the Navigator (1986): Kidnapped by an alien spaceship, time travel3.
- Honey, I Shrunk the Kids series: Sci-fi with shrinking technology3.
- Return from Witch Mountain (1978): Kids with psychic powers and alien undertones3.
- The Watcher in the Woods (1980): Supernatural horror with sci-fi elements3.
- A Wrinkle in Time (2018): Space and time travel adventure4.
- Tron (1982), Tron: Legacy (2010), Tron: Ares (upcoming): Sci-fi about virtual worlds and digital reality6.
Shorts and Specials
- Pixar’s SparkShorts: Some shorts, like Smash and Grab and Wind, have sci-fi themes.
- Marvel Super Hero Adventures: Frost Fight!: Animated special with cosmic Marvel characters4.
- Lego Star Wars specials: Parody and adventure in the Star Wars universe4.
Documentaries and Docuseries
- Aliens of the Deep: James Cameron explores deep-sea life as analogs for alien life4.
- Expedition Mars: Spirit and Opportunity: Mars rover missions4.
- Mission Pluto: NASA’s mission to Pluto4.
- Welcome to Earth: Will Smith explores extreme environments on Earth and beyond4.
Horror (Family-Friendly and Beyond)
Disgruntled Walt
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@marni1971 I get that what I circled is not the remnant, but is there anything in Mama Melrose that is leftover from when it was intended to be a Muppet restaurant?
Disney Files Permit to Demolish Stage 1 Company Store at Hollywood Studios Ahead of Monsters, Inc. Land
Disney Files Permit to Demolish Stage 1 Company Store at Hollywood Studios Ahead of Monsters, Inc. Land
Disney Files Permit to Demolish Stage 1 Company Store at Hollywood Studios Ahead of Monsters, Inc. Land
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mattpeto
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Hopefully it's a good sign that things will move quickly after MV3D closes.Disney Files Permit to Demolish Stage 1 Company Store at Hollywood Studios Ahead of Monsters, Inc. Land
Disney Files Permit to Demolish Stage 1 Company Store at Hollywood Studios Ahead of Monsters, Inc. Land
Disney Files Permit to Demolish Stage 1 Company Store at Hollywood Studios Ahead of Monsters, Inc. Land
It certainly looks like we are going to see things move quickly, just like in DAK.
eddie104
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The fact that is this store didn’t reopen after the pandemic was a telltale sign of the imminent demise of the Muppets courtyard.Disney Files Permit to Demolish Stage 1 Company Store at Hollywood Studios Ahead of Monsters, Inc. Land
Disney Files Permit to Demolish Stage 1 Company Store at Hollywood Studios Ahead of Monsters, Inc. Land
Disney Files Permit to Demolish Stage 1 Company Store at Hollywood Studios Ahead of Monsters, Inc. Land
I guess merchandise wasn’t moving like Disney wanted either huh ??
ToTBellHop
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Strange, because apparently the RnRC shop will have Muppet merchandise. It feels like they purposely worked to kill Muppetvision as an excuse to…kill Muppetvision.The fact that is this store didn’t reopen after the pandemic was a telltale sign of the imminent demise of the Muppets courtyard.
I guess merchandise wasn’t moving like Disney wanted either huh ??
I’ll miss this more than anything else being cut.
eddie104
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Well their popularity sure shot up when Disney decided they were going to kill them.
This RnRC retheme might actually help the case for them to get a bigger presence in DHS.
TheMaxRebo
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The only thing good about the pizza is that there isn't more of it