I've got an idea. How about pull it out (as well as the old Backstage Pass area) and put in an actual ride.
Disney/MGM is going to be needing something new soon and this area of the park doesn't have that much traffic.
And why? Because once you've done this pretty lame Backlot Tour (which really tours NOTHING!), there's really no need to do it again.
The pre-show thing is a little fun. Catastophe Canyon isn't that impressive. A lot of the effects are actually done in other Disney attractions and are much more impressive than this one.
Okay, I guess I'm really being mean-spirited on this one. But I'd love to see another really top-notch attraction (maybe something a bit more kid-friendly) go into this park. And this area gets my vote for the location, since I felt so underwelmed by the current state of Backlot Tour.
And sadly, I don't think making it longer by seeing dorms and the outside of soundstages will make it any more interesting.