Backlot Express closing date????

[wdisney9000]

I want to buy the starring nun! I hope she gets relocated at least. We always enjoy seeing her.

 

[Captain Neo]

I hope this Star Wars land rumor didn't originate from this old 2007 Jim Hill article that also details backlot express becoming a Star Wars/Indy themed eatery:

Mind you, just about the time that "Star Tours" will be going down for its rehab, the Backlot Express​

is also slated to receive an extreme makeover. During which all of the generic props that currently decorate this cavernous eatery will supposedly be replaced with replicas of well-known costumes & vehicles from various​

Lucasfilmproductions. The way I hear it, the dining room closest to "Star Tours" will (of course) be "​

Star Wars" themed. While the dining room that's closest to the Stunt Spectacular stadium will then feature props & costumes from the "Indiana Jones" films.​

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http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_c...expand-their-rebel-alliance.aspx#.UdDQlhYbZOd

 

[wdwmomof3]

This is sad news!! My family loves eating there, but if it means the park is going to grow and add new attractions then I can find food some place else. Always looking forward!!

 

[iYazmo]

I love the Backlot Express and the Studio Catering Co. It's such a disappointment to hear about this, but I hope this turns into the rumored Star Wars/Indiana Jones eatery. One of my favorite quick service restaurant in HS.

 

[Florida_is_hot]

For Star Wars maybe some slugs from the Hut menu?
For Indiana Jones maybe monkey brains?

 

[EOD K9]

Told by who?

Bus driver.

 

[doctornick]

If Jim Hill is to be believed and Mos Eisley cantina is going to be a new build on Echo Lake (or, alternatively, if it would be built at Mama Melrose), does anyone know what the theme would be for a Star Wars based restaurant at Backlot Express? Or would that actually be the location of a new ride?

 

[Magenta Panther]

I hope this Star Wars land rumor didn't originate from this old 2007 Jim Hill article that also details backlot express becoming a Star Wars/Indy themed eatery:



http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_c...expand-their-rebel-alliance.aspx#.UdDQlhYbZOd

Mind you, Jim Hill isn't known for his accuracy...

 

[Magenta Panther]

Don't know why...but I never liked that place. It always seemed totally uninviting.

Also has the worst burgers I've ever tasted - next to Cosmic Ray's, that is.

 

[RSoxNo1]

Mind you, Jim Hill isn't known for his accuracy...

Jim Hill has been more reliable than Jay Rasulo in the last 5 years.

 

[ToyStoryMiss]

CLOSE CLOSE CLOSE CLOSE CLOSE!
Never been a fan of that.
My sister showed me that they will expand the Pixar spot (Incredibles coaster please), and the Star Wars land should be coming along with it!!
.....but it'll all be done in 2013.

 

[Ignohippo]

CLOSE CLOSE CLOSE CLOSE CLOSE!
Never been a fan of that.
My sister showed me that they will expand the Pixar spot (Incredibles coaster please), and the Star Wars land should be coming along with it!!
.....but it'll all be done in 2013.

Thank you so much for your outstanding contribution.

 

[jt04]

I hope this Star Wars land rumor didn't originate from this old 2007 Jim Hill article that also details backlot express becoming a Star Wars/Indy themed eatery:

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http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_c...expand-their-rebel-alliance.aspx#.UdDQlhYbZOd

Perhaps it is because Mr Lucas sold the Star Wars IP to TWDC because there is that.

 

[Obi Walt Kenobi]

There can never be to many rodger rabbit props at Hollywood studios if the restaurant does get repurposed I hope the props show up somewhere else in the park.

 

[Thrill Seeker]

Haven't heard that at all. I call B.S. until I see walls go up.

 

[Thrill Seeker]

There can never be to many rodger rabbit props at Hollywood studios if the restaurant does get repurposed I hope the props show up somewhere else in the park.

There are more Rodger Rabbit props in the GMR queue at the moment.

 

[yoda_5729]

There was so many things to look at in the seating area. Like The Weasel's Toon Patrol Car, Benny The Cab's Exoskeleton, Props from Horizons, random signs from movies & tv shows from the late 80's & Early 90's. But, My favorite things have to be the Advertisement flyer for Six Flags Magic Mountain for 1988 when The Ninja was new and Had Sylvester Jr on it. Making him the Only Looney Tunes Character to be in a Disney Theme Park..

The Staring Nun in The Plaster Room...

There is also this quote from Walt Disney that is by the Cast Member Area I liked..

Since no one has posted that this restaurant has closed, I'm assuming it's still open. I was curious where exactly in the restaurant the flyer is that has Sylvester Junior on it. Also any other hidden factoids or trivia about the restaurant would be great to know about, thanks in advance.

 

[wdwmomof3]

I hope it's still open. I haven't seen this anywhere but here.

 

[wdwmagic]

It is indeed still open

 

[DisneyGentleman]

I think technically that was the mold used to create the Horizons hovercar. The original is/was on the Backlot Tour at Disney Studios Paris.

Technically, it is the master from which the mold wad made.