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

[Mike S]

From Micechat...

"...the actual construction phase of Star Wars Land will begin, and that program has been code named “Atlantis” by WDI. (Greek scholars will appreciate the Imagineers coded references here.)

When the construction phase of Atlantis begins later in 2016, the biggest warehouse, or “show building” in Disneyspeak, will be found in the northwest corner of the new land and will eventually block the views of Mickey & Friends. That building will be the home to the Stormtrooper chase and escape ride, code named “Alcatraz” at WDI, that will feature autonomous trackless vehicles and nearly every other techno marvel WDI can throw at it.(emphasis added) The second largest building will be on the northern perimeter and will contain the Millennium Falcon flight attraction, which is code named “Big Bird”. These massive show buildings should begin to be framed in by early 2017, with a projected opening date that’s now pegged for Spring, 2019."

I like the bolded, italicized line. Also, does anyone know if the rumored DL spring 2019 opening is the expected date for WDW? Can we assume that they will aim to open them at the same time, or is that not part of the plan (as was the case with TSMM and Little Mermaid attractions at DCA and MK)

Bring on the Stormtroopers

 

[Lee]

From Micechat...

"...the actual construction phase of Star Wars Land will begin, and that program has been code named “Atlantis” by WDI. (Greek scholars will appreciate the Imagineers coded references here.)

When the construction phase of Atlantis begins later in 2016, the biggest warehouse, or “show building” in Disneyspeak, will be found in the northwest corner of the new land and will eventually block the views of Mickey & Friends. That building will be the home to the Stormtrooper chase and escape ride, code named “Alcatraz” at WDI, that will feature autonomous trackless vehicles and nearly every other techno marvel WDI can throw at it.(emphasis added) The second largest building will be on the northern perimeter and will contain the Millennium Falcon flight attraction, which is code named “Big Bird”. These massive show buildings should begin to be framed in by early 2017, with a projected opening date that’s now pegged for Spring, 2019."

I like the bolded, italicized line. Also, does anyone know if the rumored DL spring 2019 opening is the expected date for WDW? Can we assume that they will aim to open them at the same time, or is that not part of the plan (as was the case with TSMM and Little Mermaid attractions at DCA and MK)

Interesting...I believe the WDW versions have different project names.

 

[RSoxNo1]

Message for RSoxNo1....your website under the Disney Hollywood studios tumors does not list a newer Indiana jones attraction replacing the epic stunt spectacular if it leaves...does this mean Star Wars land will take over Indy; and this is the last we will see from Dr. Henry Jones? I see on the actual DHS permits when the park will start doing its major changes does mark an area in green that the Indy stunt spectacular will go, along with LMA...I didn't however see the muppets show in any color.,so is that safe? Lol just think of Indy's gone for good the only actual presence we will see if from TGMR.

There has been far from conclusive evidence that A. Indy is going away and B. That Indy Jones Adventure is coming to DHS. I suspect the former is true, but I doubt the latter is.

 

[RSoxNo1]

Interesting...I believe the WDW versions have different project names.

I have also heard the Delos name, but not necessarily for just the demo part.

 

[Lee]

I have also heard the Delos name, but not necessarily for just the demo part.

Yes, that name refers to a ride project.

 

[Magenta Panther]

Great. For Star Wars - lavish spending. For Little Mermaid and Seven Dwarfs - corner-cutting.

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

From Micechat, re DL SW Land...

"...the actual construction phase of Star Wars Land will begin, and that program has been code named “Atlantis” by WDI. (Greek scholars will appreciate the Imagineers coded references here.)

When the construction phase of Atlantis begins later in 2016, the biggest warehouse, or “show building” in Disneyspeak, will be found in the northwest corner of the new land and will eventually block the views of Mickey & Friends. That building will be the home to the Stormtrooper chase and escape ride, code named “Alcatraz” at WDI, that will feature autonomous trackless vehicles and nearly every other techno marvel WDI can throw at it.(emphasis added) The second largest building will be on the northern perimeter and will contain the Millennium Falcon flight attraction, which is code named “Big Bird”. These massive show buildings should begin to be framed in by early 2017, with a projected opening date that’s now pegged for Spring, 2019."

I like the bolded, italicized line. Also, does anyone know if the rumored DL spring 2019 opening is the expected date for WDW? Can we assume that they will aim to open them at the same time, or is that not part of the plan (as was the case with TSMM and Little Mermaid attractions at DCA and MK)

Hopefully we will start to see this type of information for the DHS project.l it sounds like what will be built at WDW. Two giant show building for the 2 new attractions. Pretty sure the show building will be as big as the one over at Avatar Land.

 

[danlb_2000]

Great. For Star Wars - lavish spending. For Little Mermaid and Seven Dwarfs - corner-cutting.

There is still plenty of time for them to cut corners.

 

[Progress.City]

There is still plenty of time for them to cut corners.

You just had to jinx it! Lol

Ugh

 

[Progress.City]

Excuse me for dropping in here late, but I was just catching up with the news and I just saw:

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...od-studios-expansion-permits.htm#&gid=1&pid=1

I didn't know the project includes a direct ramp into the park! Does the plan include garages from the new ramp?

 

[dgp602]

From Micechat, re DL SW Land...

"...the actual construction phase of Star Wars Land will begin, and that program has been code named “Atlantis” by WDI. (Greek scholars will appreciate the Imagineers coded references here.)

When the construction phase of Atlantis begins later in 2016, the biggest warehouse, or “show building” in Disneyspeak, will be found in the northwest corner of the new land and will eventually block the views of Mickey & Friends. That building will be the home to the Stormtrooper chase and escape ride, code named “Alcatraz” at WDI, that will feature autonomous trackless vehicles and nearly every other techno marvel WDI can throw at it.(emphasis added) The second largest building will be on the northern perimeter and will contain the Millennium Falcon flight attraction, which is code named “Big Bird”. These massive show buildings should begin to be framed in by early 2017, with a projected opening date that’s now pegged for Spring, 2019."

I like the bolded, italicized line. Also, does anyone know if the rumored DL spring 2019 opening is the expected date for WDW? Can we assume that they will aim to open them at the same time, or is that not part of the plan (as was the case with TSMM and Little Mermaid attractions at DCA and MK)

2019??? 3 years?? That is horrible...sorry, but it is.

 

[Jon81uk]

2019??? 3 years?? That is horrible...sorry, but it is.

Not unrealistic to demolish buildings, build new buildings, including heavily themed parts, install and test rides.

Avatar is taking a similar time, they started demolition in January 2014, the area is set to open Spring 2017.

 

[marni1971]

Excuse me for dropping in here late, but I was just catching up with the news and I just saw:

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...od-studios-expansion-permits.htm#&gid=1&pid=1

I didn't know the project includes a direct ramp into the park! Does the plan include garages from the new ramp?

By ramp do you mean road? In which case yes.

With two parking garages.

 

[Mike S]

2019??? 3 years?? That is horrible...sorry, but it is.

Hogsmeade took about 3 years too. It's not bad at all.

 

[JoeCamel]

Great. For Star Wars - lavish spending. For Little Mermaid and Seven Dwarfs - corner-cutting.

Pre and post Diagon Alley

 

[Disneyhead'71]

Don't get me started how they dropped the ball on lucasland, hensonland and pixarland as the 3 new lands off the Hollywood strip in a new dhs ...

Disney doesn't own Jim Henson Productions. Just The Muppets.

 

[DisneyGentleman]

Disney doesn't own Jim Henson Productions. Just The Muppets.

All it takes is one watch of the new series to realize the Muppets are a defunct property. Yes, many of us long for the good old days when the Muppets were at the top of their game. But the Muppets property is about as compelling as a Glen Campbell Comedy Hour Land.

 

[twebber55]

All it takes is one watch of the new series to realize the Muppets are a defunct property. Yes, many of us long for the good old days when the Muppets were at the top of their game. But the Muppets property is about as compelling as a Glen Campbell Comedy Hour Land.

im asking because i have no idea but how are the Muppets tv ratings?

 

[DisneyGentleman]

im asking because i have no idea but how are the Muppets tv ratings?

Not looking too good. Check here.

 

[boufa]

Not looking too good. Check here.

They got 3 extra episodes added to the order for the spring, and they are fixing the production leadership team. Apparently there has been a lot of infighting about the tone and the direction of the show, and Disney leadership had to step in and straighten it out. I think it is cheap for them to produce, and they will get renewed for a second season. Disney has more than ratings riding on the success.

Much like they did on Agents of SHIELD, where the ratings, at the time, didn't justify a second season. In this case they did recover to be a successful show.