DHS New "Flex" Theater

[Progress.City]

Disney hasn't said anything about this project at all so they aren't trying to make it look like anything at this point. It seems likely that this is exactly what it says it is, a flexible theater space in an area that is unlikely to get major work in an expansion, so they can free up space near where major expansion work will occur.

That's exactly what I'm saying. This is the start of the expansion without anything obvious being pulled. They will need this, just like you said.

 

[Progress.City]

No. The beginning of DHS expansion was BLT closing. No one denies that an expansion is coming. It obviously is. The debate is over the pace. Will it be glacial or tectonic?

This is the first construction related to it, I mean.

 

[MGMBoy]

They used to have tents set up in that same lot for the cheerleading events and stuff so a permanent, brick & mortar installation seems like a great idea and, like mentioned before, would allow for removal of the old Hunchback Theatre.

 

[Disneyhead'71]

I wonder if they will do anything to the barely themed side of the Tower of Terror?

 

[PhotoDave219]

No. The beginning of DHS expansion was BLT closing. No one denies that an expansion is coming. It obviously is. The debate is over the pace. Will it be glacial or tectonic?

Its been glacial so far....

 

[Progress.City]

Its been glacial so far....

Glaciers at least have momentum. There's no mementum yet. So, a glacial movement would be a compliment. I would better compare it to continental drift.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Glaciers at least have momentum. There's no mementum yet. So, a glacial movement would be a compliment. I would better compare it to continental drift.

So tectonic. I predict California will slide off into the Pacific before we get to eat in a Star Wars Cantina (let alone go on any sort of ride).

 

[ToTBellHop]

I wonder if they will do anything to the barely themed side of the Tower of Terror?

Not if this is just for teenagers to perform music. They only look at their smart phones anyway.

 

[Progress.City]

So tectonic. I predict California will slide off into the Pacific before we get to eat in a Star Wars Cantina (let alone go on any sort of ride).

They better hurry up because at their current pace, Florida will be a coral reef!

 

[MonkeyHead]

"Theater" seems to be a bit of a stretch.

 

[ToTBellHop]

"Theater" seems to be a bit of a stretch.

What should they call it? It will sporadically host shows. Like the Premiere Theater it replaces.

 

[JohnD]

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...ce'-theater-at-disney's-hollywood-studios.htm

 

[JohnD]

what will they do with the old premier building?

As much as I would love an enormous Star Wars land- one that takes over all of Indy & muppets, I'd be much happier with them redoing the muppets area with something deserving and a new attraction (I'm not even a muppets fan- haven't seen one movie) and just building the Star Wars land where Indy is and blow the parking lot back.

I'd actually prefer they start Star Wars land at Echo lake and consume Hyperion theater into it as well as blow out the parking lot.
I think it's a bad move to eliminate the muppets from the picture if that's the thought here.

But I just don't see them building out Star Wars land while simultaneously adding a muppets attraction and theming the muppets area/restaurants properly.

But can they afford to drop the muppets area out for the expansion?!? The park is all but baron as is. So many questions. So many possibilities. So much movement & writing on the walls. No news! Ahhhh!

It's the only park where they can feature their diverse properties:

• MK has to remain "classic Disney" for the most part, introducing primarily new animation characters (e.g. Frozen)
• Epcot is the continual World's Fair although there is "character creep" (not to harp on Frozen but that's the first that comes to mind with the renovation of Norway)
• Animal Kingdom is just that connecting other Disney properties where appropriate to animal themes. (One can argue about Avatarland but it would probably fit the old "Beastly Kingdom" concept)
• With HS, you can feature Star Wars, Muppets, Marvel (where allowed), and classic Disney all in the same park and there be no conflict of "theme"

 

[Biff215]

I wonder if they will do anything to the barely themed side of the Tower of Terror?

I don't think you'll be able to see that side from this theater, especially since it's indoor. Probably no such luck, money better spent elsewhere in the park (even though I love ToT).

This area will be a madhouse when any decent sized event lets out. Wait times will double at ToT and RnRC!

 

[Ignohippo]

I imagine the bleachers could be pushed to the wall and the theater used for Darth's Mall for SWW in the future?

If that's the case, could we see construction on this begin as soon as SWW is over this year?

 

[danlb_2000]

I imagine the bleachers could be pushed to the wall and the theater used for Darth's Mall for SWW in the future?

If that's the case, could we see construction on this begin as soon as SWW is over this year?

There is no reason to wait until SWW is over since the area they are building this in really won't impact current guest areas.

 

[Ignohippo]

There is no reason to wait until SWW is over since the area they are building this in really won't impact current guest areas.

Won't the be using the tent in that area for Darth's Mall this year?

 

[asianway]

Won't the be using the tent in that area for Darth's Mall this year?

No they're setting up a flea market in the BLT/SOA area from what I recall

 

[Fox&Hound]

This is exciting!!!! Hints keep coming. Now it's time for the announcement =)

 

[Goofnut1980]

Ok, I can cut a check for $1500 if that will help fund the expansion coming to HS. You think that will cover it?