Thrill Seeker
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That's what should happen...What if...?
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DHS CARS LAND
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Sorry if I go OT, but I'm just back from Tunisia (where most of Tatooine was filmed), and not only i've learnt that there is an actual town called Tataouine (that's kind of like calling Naboo "Avelleeno"), but then i was in a supermarket and i've seen this:
http://instagram.com/p/Z0LuEVtQd1/
"(but i really couldn't find any used droid for purchase ):
(EDIT: actually, i really thought that this was the Star Wars Land topic... sorry for the meta-OT)
GoofGoof
Premium Member
Yes, yes, yes. There is sooooo much Star Wars content to pick from the hardest part would be deciding what gets included and what gets left out.
|Q|
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lol, actually i think that this says A LOT about the popularity of these two franchises
GoofGoof
Premium Member
Interest seems to have dipped since the latest rumors are no clone of Cars Land or RSR replaced with maybe a C or D ticket dark ride for Cars instead along with gift shops and restaurants. Hope has shifted to Star Wars. My biggest fear is they do both but both half butted. A neutered Cars Land along with a Star Wars restaurant, expanded gift shop and maybe an expanded Jedi Academy show, but no real E tickets for either.
Calvin Coolidge
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I think a well-done Cars dark ride could be as good as RSR. And it wouldn't have the story problems of RSR (i.e. you walk through a full-size Radiator Springs to get to the ride, where you see a scaled-down Radiator Springs at night, and then you exit through Radiator Springs again)
I am going to have nightmares about this
I am going to have nightmares about this
doctornick
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lol, actually i think that this says A LOT about the popularity of these two franchises
I don't think so necessarily (though Star Wars is certainly more popular overall, especially among adults who would be posting on a message board). I think it reflects the information that we have been given that Cars Land is on the backburner and may not be coming and Star Wars is being actively considered for a major DHS expansion.
If insiders reported that a large scale Monstropolis was planned, there would be a big conversation about Monsters Inc, I would expect, not because it is more popular than Cars.
NoChesterHester
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It isnt just adults. Star Wars is hugely popular with kids as well. Just look at Halloween costume sales for the real story.
As far as merchandise potential, nothing really is its equal. 36 years after the original release and there is still an aisle at every Toys R Us in America dedicated to the franchise.
doctornick
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Sure, but the difference in appeal between Star Wars and Cars among children is far closer than among adults. 5 yo boys certainly eat up Cars merchandise even though they also enjoy Star Wars (I do think the Clone Wars cartoon has made a significant impact on creating a new generation of Star Wars fans).
The merchandise power of Star Wars is huge, no doubt, but the section on Cars in every toy store is also quite large. It would be unwise to dismiss Cars as having a significant marketable value.
|Q|
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Wait, did i miss something? There are new rumours about the SW expansion? (sorry, i've been away)
wdwfan4ver
Well-Known Member
On last week Tuesday on page 250 on this thread, Tikiman mentioned Carsland isn't coming and gave info about a huge new project that will take out things around Star Tours all the way to Indy and the lake next to it.
Tikiman is a trusted person based the fact his on upcoming things on the Polynesian resort has been correct in the past. Tikiman also doesn't like to spread rumors unless he is sure about them.
WDW1974 aka Spirit also answered my questions on his thread. One of the answers he gave was he know of some possibilities for that area that include a larger Star Wars presence. The area he is referring is the one Tikiman mentioned. Wdw1974 also said he thinks Tikiman is the person to ask since Tikiman seems sure of his information when I asked about the area Tikeman mentioned.
He also replied to another person on his thread and said Disney is planning a major announcement for D23. He typed "I keep hearing three different possibilities so I'm not going to speculate which plan it will be until I get confirmation".
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NoChesterHester
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NoChesterHester
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Agree and I wouldn't think of dismissing it. My statement didn't properly articulate the belief that Star Wars is so much part of the cultural consciousness that it is impossible to top. It's popularity has transcended generations.
Calvin Coolidge
Well-Known Member
But Disney didn't own Star Wars the last two decades. Now they don't need to share the money.
|Q|
Active Member
As in such things, i think at first money was less a problem than egoes clashing. THEN they became cheap
But, let's get back in topic:
Calvin Coolidge
Well-Known Member
Cars Land should be re-named Materville. All Mater, all the time. Mater gardens, full of year-round Mater topiaries. Mater's Junkyard Playground. Mater's Tractor Rodeo. Mater's Quick-Tow Hoedown dance party. Mater's Trash Heap BBQ, with Mater's Junkyard Debris Fries and Mater's Secret Agent Ribs. Turn Muppet-Vision into "A Salute to All Tow Trucks, but Mostly Tow-Mater." Honey, I Shrunk Mater. Mater Presents: Catastrophe Canyon, Mater's Big Adventure. Toy Story Mater Mania. The Mater Zone Tower of Mater. Rock n Mater Coaster Starring Matersmith.
The Great Mater Ride.
Lights, Mater, Action.
The possibilities are ENDLESS, y'all.
The Great Mater Ride.
Lights, Mater, Action.
The possibilities are ENDLESS, y'all.
coolbeans14
Active Member
Why not just change WDW to "Tow Mater World"? We're all thinking its what we truly want!
