Starting January of next year, Hollywood Studios will be going under a major renovation process. There hasn't been much theories on where the expansions will be, except for a early rendering model on WDW Magic. Now that construction permit maps have been released, I have a theory on where everything will be.
There is the permit map and google earth image below with the locations of everything I am talking about.
Let's start off with Toy Story Land. Looking at the map below, you will notice that an area is blocked off to the southwest corner of the park. This area includes the former backlot tour route, The Lights, Motors, Action! Show, Streets of America, and Muppet Vision 3D. Notice that the entrance of the backlot tour and Pixar studios (Toy Story Midway Mania) are not included in this area. Since it is close to toy story midway mania and the other area is probably being used for something else (more on that next), along with the fact that everything is closing/slated to close in that area, it leads me to believe that the Toy Story Land will be built there, not behind Toy Story Mania as originally thought. This could further be proven with the existence of a major road and employee buildings behind Toy Story Mania.
Next, let's talk about Star Wars Land. Looking at the permit map, you will notice that a good section of the southeast area of the park are blocked off for something else. Included in this area is echo lake, Indiana jones stunt spectacular, and Hyperion theater. Most importantly, included in this area is the Star Tours Ride, a almost obvious hint in what this area will turn into. I believe that this land will turn into star wars land, with echo lake being filled. This is close to the original rumor, and probably the most obvious prediction.
Finally, lets look at a potential garage and entrance ramp. Looking at the permit map, you will notice that a new entrance ramp on Osceola parkway, which looks like is leading to a bridge and another zone. I believe that this zone will be a parking garage, with a entrance ramp and bridge leading to a garage and another parking lot. I believe that the existing entrance will be turned into a bus entrance for the park and a employee entrance being relocated due to the Toy Story Land expansion.
That's my prediction so far with the expansion of Hollywood Studios. If you find something else out about the expansion, please comment! Also, don't badmouth if you disagree with this prediction. I know just about as much as anyone else about the expansion and this is just my interpretation.
There is the permit map and google earth image below with the locations of everything I am talking about.
Let's start off with Toy Story Land. Looking at the map below, you will notice that an area is blocked off to the southwest corner of the park. This area includes the former backlot tour route, The Lights, Motors, Action! Show, Streets of America, and Muppet Vision 3D. Notice that the entrance of the backlot tour and Pixar studios (Toy Story Midway Mania) are not included in this area. Since it is close to toy story midway mania and the other area is probably being used for something else (more on that next), along with the fact that everything is closing/slated to close in that area, it leads me to believe that the Toy Story Land will be built there, not behind Toy Story Mania as originally thought. This could further be proven with the existence of a major road and employee buildings behind Toy Story Mania.
Next, let's talk about Star Wars Land. Looking at the permit map, you will notice that a good section of the southeast area of the park are blocked off for something else. Included in this area is echo lake, Indiana jones stunt spectacular, and Hyperion theater. Most importantly, included in this area is the Star Tours Ride, a almost obvious hint in what this area will turn into. I believe that this land will turn into star wars land, with echo lake being filled. This is close to the original rumor, and probably the most obvious prediction.
Finally, lets look at a potential garage and entrance ramp. Looking at the permit map, you will notice that a new entrance ramp on Osceola parkway, which looks like is leading to a bridge and another zone. I believe that this zone will be a parking garage, with a entrance ramp and bridge leading to a garage and another parking lot. I believe that the existing entrance will be turned into a bus entrance for the park and a employee entrance being relocated due to the Toy Story Land expansion.
That's my prediction so far with the expansion of Hollywood Studios. If you find something else out about the expansion, please comment! Also, don't badmouth if you disagree with this prediction. I know just about as much as anyone else about the expansion and this is just my interpretation.
