A Theory on the Expansion of Disney's Hollywood Studios

[Kyle Higgins]

Okay, Thanks!

I looked at the permit and this might help in a future prediction. Again, thank you!

 

[Kyle Higgins]

Update to Prediction:

The map is a watershed map for the park. But it seems that Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is keeping the use of the permit under wraps, using the code name L402 Basin, while another project states the use clearly so anyone could understand it. I still stick with my location prediction, but this permit adds to speculation of how Disney could be keeping the details secret for now. (I know, not as important.)

 

[danlb_2000]

Update to Prediction:

The map is a watershed map for the park. But it seems that Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is keeping the use of the permit under wraps, using the code name L402 Basin, while another project states the use clearly so anyone could understand it. I still stick with my location prediction, but this permit adds to speculation of how Disney could be keeping the details secret for now. (I know, not as important.)

Based on the permit, your Star Wars location is wrong. Where you have the arrow pointing is going to become parking, it says this in the permit. L402 Basin isn't really a code name. This is not a construction permit of the park expansions, it's a water management infrastructure permit submitted to the water management agency. L402 is the identifier of the basin that DHS is in, and this permit affects how water will be handled in that basin.

 

[Kyle Higgins]

Based on the permit, your Star Wars location is wrong. Where you have the arrow pointing is going to become parking, it says this in the permit. L402 Basin isn't really a code name. This is not a construction permit of the park expansions, it's a water management infrastructure permit submitted to the water management agency. L402 is the identifier of the basin that DHS is in, and this permit affects how water will be handled in that basin.

Okay, thank you for the clarification. But what does the water permit have to do with the star wars location?

 

[danlb_2000]

Okay, thank you for the clarification. But what does the water permit have to do with the star wars location?

Because of this:

"Wetlands W12.22 and W12.2A comprise a crescent-shaped wetland located between the southeastern edge of the project area and Canal L-402. These two wetlands will be removed due to parking expansion; therefore, the SHWL and normal pool level (NPL) elevations of W12.22 and W12.2A are not applicable."

You are showing Star Wars land in W12.22.

 

[Kyle Higgins]

Because of this:

"Wetlands W12.22 and W12.2A comprise a crescent-shaped wetland located between the southeastern edge of the project area and Canal L-402. These two wetlands will be removed due to parking expansion; therefore, the SHWL and normal pool level (NPL) elevations of W12.22 and W12.2A are not applicable."

You are showing Star Wars land in W12.22.

Okay, now I understand.

 

[Kyle Higgins]

Because of this:

"Wetlands W12.22 and W12.2A comprise a crescent-shaped wetland located between the southeastern edge of the project area and Canal L-402. These two wetlands will be removed due to parking expansion; therefore, the SHWL and normal pool level (NPL) elevations of W12.22 and W12.2A are not applicable."

You are showing Star Wars land in W12.22.

But I must ask, how do you know it will be a parking expansion?

 

[danlb_2000]

But I must ask, how do you know it will be a parking expansion?

Because it says "parking expansion".

 

[Kyle Higgins]

Because it says "parking expansion".

I'm sorry, but I don't see that on the picture you provided.

 

[danlb_2000]

I'm sorry, but I don't see that on the picture you provided.

It's not in the picture, it's in the quote from the permits...

""Wetlands W12.22 and W12.2A comprise a crescent-shaped wetland located between the southeastern edge of the project area and Canal L-402. These two wetlands will be removed due to parking expansion; therefore, the SHWL and normal pool level (NPL) elevations of W12.22 and W12.2A are not applicable.""

 

[Bob]

It's not in the picture, it's in the quote from the permits...

""Wetlands W12.22 and W12.2A comprise a crescent-shaped wetland located between the southeastern edge of the project area and Canal L-402. These two wetlands will be removed due to parking expansion; therefore, the SHWL and normal pool level (NPL) elevations of W12.22 and W12.2A are not applicable.""

You sure that isn't part of the new monorail expansion to DAK?

 

[danlb_2000]

You sure that isn't part of the new monorail expansion to DAK?

No, but it might be for the rumored monorail expansion to Universal.

 

[Disone]

No, but it might be for the rumored monorail expansion to Universal.

That is definitely confirmed! A Disney bus driver told me himself.

 

[Matt_Black]

Okay. Thank you for feedback. It has now become obvious that my theory is flawed, but at least it got people's minds thinking about the future of the park.

Because the other dozen or so threads about the future of the park haven't been doing the job....

 

[Kyle Higgins]

Because the other dozen or so threads about the future of the park haven't been doing the job....

I wasn't saying I was the first, just my own theory.

 

[Kyle Higgins]

It's not in the picture, it's in the quote from the permits...

""Wetlands W12.22 and W12.2A comprise a crescent-shaped wetland located between the southeastern edge of the project area and Canal L-402. These two wetlands will be removed due to parking expansion; therefore, the SHWL and normal pool level (NPL) elevations of W12.22 and W12.2A are not applicable.""

Okay, didn't notice that at first read.

 

[Kyle Higgins]

That is definitely confirmed! A Disney bus driver told me himself.

Why would Disney build a monorail route to universal?

 

[Matt_Black]

Why would Disney build a monorail route to universal?

 

[Kyle Higgins]

<sigh> Yes, that did fly right over me. Well done

 

[danlb_2000]

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.
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I appreciate you enthusiasm for this, but there are a lot of very knowledgeable users here some of which have access to inside information, so if you are going to propose a theory, make sure you have thoroughly done your homework.