DHS ReDo (August 2014)

[SpaceMountain77]

Does anyone else find DHS to be an incredibly frustrating park? With Broadway, film, radio and television, how is this park's potential not maximized?

(1) It is truly odd to me that nothing is filmed at DHS. They used to film the All-New Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Win, Lose or Draw at DHS. They cannot develop one or two television sitcoms or game shows for ABC, ABC Family or Disney Channel?

(2) Where is Radio Disney?

(3) Does DHS know that Disney owns ABC? Aside from promos and posters at ABC Commissary, where are the attractions and experiences based on successful television shows?

I could easily go on as this is something that I think about often.

Spinners? Seriously?

 

[danlb_2000]

I have some inside info to share, something new related to Star Wars will be added to some Disney park, sometime in the future. Maybe I should start a podcast.

 

[RSoxNo1]

Would anyone mind sharing if this Jim Hill is any sort of credible? Has he ever broke a rumor(s) which came to life?

This would be nice for the unaware, like myself.

Jim was first to have the following:

• Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
• C3PO as Captain of Star Tours 2.0
• Art of Animation Resort

 

[RSoxNo1]

He is INCREDIBLY full of himself. The only thing worse than listening to him is reading his idea of folksy writing. Gah. And NO WAY the Great Movie Ride is getting replaced. The Chinese Theater is an icon in DHS. That claim alone proves he's bogus. As I'm sure the REAL insiders here like Lee and Whylightbulb can and perhaps will confirm.

I know I've been branded as a Jim Hill apologist, but how does he come off as full of himself? He's one of the most self deprecating people I know.

 

[asianway]

I know I've been branded as a Jim Hill apologist, but how does he come off as full of himself? He's one of the most self deprecating people I know.

The why for bull for starters

 

[Clamman73]

I have some inside info to share, something new related to Star Wars will be added to some Disney park, sometime in the future. Maybe I should start a podcast.

The WDW Permit Podcast.

 

[SJN1279]

Jim was first to have the following:

• Seven Dwarfs Mine Train
• C3PO as Captain of Star Tours 2.0
• Art of Animation Resort

Also he broke Frozen coming to Norway.

 

[RSoxNo1]

The why for bull for starters

Tone is hard to read. Trust me when I say that Jim isn't full of himself.

 

[Skyway]

Here's a link to a bunch of Jim Hill articles written when he was at his peak...12 years ago. You be the judge on his accuracy.
http://www2.orlandoweekly.com/archives/browse.asp?byline=Jim+Hill

 

[nor'easter]

Also he broke Frozen coming to Norway.

The only thing he breaks is wind.

 

[Cody5242]

Why does no one bring up the Star Wars E ticket when this is brought up. It keeps sounding like were only getting a spinner and a themed land

 

[Clamman73]

Why does no one bring up the Star Wars E ticket when this is brought up. It keeps sounding like were only getting a spinner and a themed land

Does somebody know for sure there is going to be a Star Wars E ticket?

 

[CheekBoys]

Why does no one bring up the Star Wars E ticket when this is brought up. It keeps sounding like were only getting a spinner and a themed land

Wouldn't that be Star Tours? Or are you talking a new E ticket along with Star Tours.

 

[wdwfan4ver]

Wouldn't that be Star Tours? Or are you talking a new E ticket along with Star Tours.

Cody5242 actually is was talking about a new E Ticket.

 

[PhotoDave219]

yes, you're in the news and rumors board.

Well yes but thanks for keeping aware of other threads where this is being discussed

 

[Sped2424]

Jim Hill has been compared to a stopped clock. Both are right twice a day.

I think at one time, many years ago, Jim Hill may well have had sources for legitimate rumors. But all of this reads like a collection of rumors from this very discussion board, with one or two made-up details (the Great Movie Ride) added to make it sound good.

well he did say that frozen is headed to philarmagic, not long after that a refurb date was given in september and he was the first to crack that. Again nothing could happen but tons of people are speculating. Like I said I think he hears thing, but instead of thinking about what should be shared or what shouldn't he lets it all fly. Which is bad cause as proven plans change frequently.

 

[RSoxNo1]

well he did say that frozen is headed to philarmagic, not long after that a refurb date was given in september and he was the first to crack that. Again nothing could happen but tons of people are speculating. Like I said I think he hears thing, but instead of thinking about what should be shared or what shouldn't he lets it all fly. Which is bad cause as proven plans change frequently.

He also said that he didn't think the Frozen (and other) additions to PhilharMagic are coming with this refurb.

 

[Captain Chaos]

Did I mistake what he said about Star Wars? Didn't he make it sound like it would simply be a street in DHS, lined with shops and dining? With a spinner, of course the Cantina, and ending with Star Tours? That sounds pretty weak. If this is how WDI wants to prove they can top Diagon Alley, well it is already a fail.

But, of course, this being Jim Hill and all, I'll believe it when I see it. I want to have a little more faith in WDI regarding Star Wars than this.

 

[SpaceMountain77]

Did I mistake what he said about Star Wars? Didn't he make it sound like it would simply be a street in DHS, lined with shops and dining? With a spinner, of course the Cantina, and ending with Star Tours? That sounds pretty weak. If this is how WDI wants to prove they can top Diagon Alley, well it is already a fail.

But, of course, this being Jim Hill and all, I'll believe it when I see it. I want to have a little more faith in WDI regarding Star Wars than this.

Yes, I listend to the full 72 minutes and Star Wars Land seems to be a street with shopping and dining that can accommodate crowds of 10-people deep, a spinner, Star Tours, and an academy experience in Sounds Dangerous.

 

[RSoxNo1]

Did I mistake what he said about Star Wars? Didn't he make it sound like it would simply be a street in DHS, lined with shops and dining? With a spinner, of course the Cantina, and ending with Star Tours? That sounds pretty weak. If this is how WDI wants to prove they can top Diagon Alley, well it is already a fail.

But, of course, this being Jim Hill and all, I'll believe it when I see it. I want to have a little more faith in WDI regarding Star Wars than this.

He has previously discussed a speeder bike attraction. @lentesta can attest to this, but it's easy to get Jim side tracked. That seems to have been what happened when discussing Star Wars. They're spending $700 million, I would expect a 3rd Star Wars attraction on top of the spinner and Star Tours.