DHS Makeover - What we know so far.....

[Mike S]

Only problem is the generation raised on video games sees the world differently. Traditional dark rides need thrills or interactive elements. I am thinking they are developing the tech even as we write. Well not today because it is Sunday. But early tomorrow they will be back at it.

Raised on video games, still loves traditional dark rides.

 

[jt04]

Raised on video games, still loves traditional dark rides.

I am not sure you represent the masses. Or the thought in the halls of Imagineering. Not that I do either. Although it was JL or someone of his stature that expressed doubts about the future of passive dark rides.

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

So you're praising a band aid when a heart transplant is needed?

So you're praising a band aid when a heart transplant is needed?

GMR needs to go too but they signed with Turner. At least, it should be a ride with all Disney movies.

 

[SirLink]

GMR needs to go too but they signed with Turner. At least, it should be a ride with all Disney movies.

It doesn't and it shouldn't...

 

[Mike S]

I am not sure you represent the masses. Or the thought in the halls of Imagineering. Not that I do either. Although it was JL or someone of his stature that expressed doubts about the future of passive dark rides.

I may not represent the masses, but I do represent the problem of putting people into a stereotypical group like "the generation raised on video games."

 

[jt04]

GMR needs to go too but they signed with Turner. At least, it should be a ride with all Disney movies.

Yes. They now have the content to do so. Wouldn't even need to change the Indy scene. Lucasfilm, Pixar, DAS....

 

[Bparso87]

Only problem is the generation raised on video games sees the world differently. Traditional dark rides need thrills or interactive elements. I am thinking they are developing the tech even as we write. Well not today because it is Sunday. But early tomorrow they will be back at it.

This is not true I am huge on games grew up on them and love dark rides. My kids like games more then me can't get them off of minecraft and COD but there favorite rides r HM and POTC

 

[jt04]

I may not represent the masses, but I do represent the problem of putting people into a stereotypical group like "the generation raised on video games."

Tell it to Glendale. And those of us bombarded by overbearing sound tracks and never ending quick edits.

 

[Smiddimizer]

Yes. They now have the content to do so. Wouldn't even need to change the Indy scene. Lucasfilm, Pixar, DAS....

Or they could have a shred of dignity and keep it an actual tribute to classic movies.

 

[MerlinTheGoat]

The last thing Disney World needs is the loss of yet another "classic Disney" caliber ride (ones with richly themed sets and plenty of animatronics, not needing to rely exclusively on video screens or thrills along with minimal physical elements and actual immersion). EPCOT's Future World razing was bad enough. These are quality rides that we'll never get back once they're gone, and unfortunately (given a lack of either ambition, budget or talent) quite possibly the kinds of rides we'll never see built again. I'm fine with plussing or enhancement, but it's complete closure and replacement is not something i'd be okay with at all.

Even in DHS there's plenty of room to expand the park past its current boundaries, and plenty of other actual wasted space within the current park to use as well.

 

[jt04]

Or they could have a shred of dignity and keep it an actual tribute to classic movies.

Maybe they need two versions. Put the classic movie version in Paris or Shanghai.

 

[CentralFloridaRocks831]

IMO Epcot is the next wdw park after Disney Hollywood studios changed are finished to have the next major overhaul. Epcot should focus more on making heavy changes in future world that's more on the thrill side.....that's what Epcot has always lacked. Educational park has always been epcots MO i understand that.

 

[Smiddimizer]

Maybe they need two versions. Put the classic movie version in Paris or Shanghai.

As a tribute to the golden age of America's greatest art form...nahh.

 

[jt04]

The last thing Disney World needs is the loss of yet another "classic Disney" caliber ride (ones with richly themed sets and plenty of animatronics, not needing to rely exclusively on video screens or thrills along with minimal physical elements and actual immersion). EPCOT's Future World razing was bad enough. These are quality rides that we'll never get back once they're gone, and unfortunately (given a lack of either ambition, budget or talent) quite possibly the kinds of rides we'll never see built again.

Even in DHS there's plenty of room to expand the park past its current boundaries, and plenty of other actual wasted space within the current park to use as well.

I'd gladly trade the yellow brick road for an excursion through the death star.

 

[jt04]

As a tribute to the golden age of America's greatest art form...nahh.

How better to bring our classics to other cultures?

 

[CentralFloridaRocks831]

Photo Dave according to screamscape DHS is only going to add 2 Star Wars attractions so the hope for a Star Wars land is not very likely. Lance Hart knows his stuff.

 

[MerlinTheGoat]

I'd gladly trade the yellow brick road for an excursion through the death star.

They're building Star Wars elsewhere in the park where there's actual squandered and unused space. I don't prefer either one, and we're getting both (without one having to replace the other). As it should be, no replacements necessary.

Photo Dave according to screamscape DHS is only going to add 2 Star Wars attractions so the hope for a Star Wars land is not very likely. Lance Hart knows his stuff.

Screamscape last I heard has a laughable reputation. They're always making predictions and i've yet to see any of their speculations pan out.

 

[jt04]

IMO Epcot is the next wdw park after Disney Hollywood studios changed are finished to have the next major overhaul. Epcot should focus more on making heavy changes in future world that's more on the thrill side.....that's what Epcot has always lacked. Educational park has always been epcots MO i understand that.

Be careful, Lee still lurks around here.

 

[pax_65]

I am not sure you represent the masses. Or the thought in the halls of Imagineering. Not that I do either. Although it was JL or someone of his stature that expressed doubts about the future of passive dark rides.

I'm not sure how "dark rides" is even defined these days. We're not talking "Mr Toad's Wild Ride" any longer. Spiderman at Universal and Toy Story Mania are two of the world's most popular attractions and they are both fun-house type rides. So while I agree that passive rides like "World of Motion" are probably a thing of the past (and sadly, probably Spaceship Earth too - I don't think the interactive screens help enough), the future is bright for engaging, entertaining "dark rides". They are great for immersing you in another world, so I hope we see them in both Pandora and Star Wars Land.

 

[jt04]

I'm not sure how "dark rides" is even defined these days. We're not talking "Mr Toad's Wild Ride" any longer. Spiderman at Universal and Toy Story Mania are two of the world's most popular attractions and they are both fun-house type rides. So while I agree that passive rides like "World of Motion" are probably a thing of the past (and sadly, probably Spaceship Earth too - I don't think the interactive screens help enough), the future is bright for engaging, entertaining "dark rides". They are great for immersing you in another world, so I hope we see them in both Pandora and Star Wars Land.

Exactly. 100% agree.