Disney to Reveal Ambitious Star Wars Plans

[kap91]

Actually I think SWW would be more of a surprise since I think everyone expects it at D23.

Not that it would be more of a surprise - more that it would get a better reaction.

 

[Seanual757]

Look for the 5th Theme park at WDW on the West side of Western Way, thus the large amounts of Land Disney purchased a dew months ago.

It's been in the works for some time.

 

[wm49rs]

Look for the 5th Theme park at WDW on the West side of Western Way, thus the large amounts of Land Disney purchased a dew months ago.

It's been in the works for some time.

TWDC is not building a fifth park any time soon....

 

[Kit83]

Its about time for news on what they plan to to with their 4 billion investment . More detail may come out in mid May with the Star wars weekends . Interesting that the any new projects will be based on the new films, treading on heritage Star wars would not go down well with the fans !

 

[GhostHost1000]

It's interesting to note that if you look some of the original articles about the Fantasyland Expansion it was also referred to as "ambitious".

...well it is "Fantasy"land after all right?

 

[DisneyDebRob]

Put me down on the side of not excited. Please go back to your roots with original, unique attractions based on your own movies.

 

[MySmallWorldof4]

Look for the 5th Theme park at WDW on the West side of Western Way, thus the large amounts of Land Disney purchased a dew months ago.

It's been in the works for some time.

That area was supposed to become "Flamingo Crossing". It was to feature a value-oriented, themed tourist district. Here guests would find lodging, restaurants, timeshares, and shopping opportunities. After the "Great Recession" those plans were scrapped. If you drive into WDW from 429 and into the Western Way entrance, you can see paved roads to nowhere, with some street signs.

 

[ford91exploder]

"He also has said whatever new attractions are announced, they will be based on future films in the series, as well as its spinoffs."

This is depressing, to me. I want to see the places and people in Star Wars, the empire strikes back and return of the Jedi. But I suppose they'd any to tie in with their new movies to optimize marketing opportunities.

In other words unless the next Star Wars move does a billion plus, nothing will happen

 

[ford91exploder]

But that's boring! If I was an executive and a manager said that to me, I would fire that person on the spot. Great things were handed down to us because the creators dared to try something different. Look at all the big projects people undertook during the 1960's, for example, without powerful computers. Today, even with the computer tools to make things easier, no one thinks big any more. Everyone looks for safe and easy solutions instead of the risky and innovative ones.

I would tell my managers to start with a clean slate and to let their imaginations go wild and then look at what we have to work with and see how to make everything fit. The other way stunts creativity and makes everything business as usual. Business as usual is boring and doesn't attract nearly as many people. Attracting people is good business and generates long term profits.

Sorry for the rant. I'll pass the mic over to whoever wants it. Thanks for listening.

Part of the risk avoidance behavior is due to how we heavily punish failure these days and how especially now conformity to the herd is so important. Not understanding the people who get things done have dared to be different

 

[ford91exploder]

I notice that it says "Disney Parks"....I wouldn't hold my breath for too much in Florida.

Personally I'm not expecting anything in Fl except perhaps a couple of restaurants and a meet-n-grope. Shanghai and DL are probably where we will see more.

As to those who note much of DHS is closed, so far it has not affected gate clicks so why should TDO do anything to change

 

[FoozieBear]

Actually I think SWW would be more of a surprise since I think everyone expects it at D23.

But they're probably not looking for a surprise, they're looking to make a huge announcement and make as much money off it as possible. Everyone expects it at D23 so they'll all be ready to cover it on news outlets, plus it gives great coverage to D23 in general and a reason for people to go.

 

[Mike S]

But they're probably not looking for a surprise, they're looking to make a huge announcement and make as much money off it as possible. Everyone expects it at D23 so they'll all be ready to cover it on news outlets, plus it gives great coverage to D23 in general and a reason for people to go.

I know. I was referring to the last part of your post where you said D23 would be a surprise unless that's not really what you meant. It's hard to surprise people with something they're expecting. The actual details will be a surprise though unless insiders spoil it

 

[Cmdr_Crimson]

Oh I know what they are hyping it all to...The Star Wars Bathroom Experience!!

 

[mavlax20]

I think it will happen at DHS, whereas I would love to see a 5th gate, I do not see it happening. I do think there is great oppurtunity to make a 5th gate based out of Star Wars or Marvel, it would be a huge undertaking and a lot longer than 3-4 years to open I would assume. DHS needs more, there is room for advancement, and even if they had to build a bridge over World Drive and have a Star Wars Land on the other side, it could work great. I do know I cannot wait to see what happens with the future and Star Wars.

 

[SJN1279]

Put me down on the side of not excited. Please go back to your roots with original, unique attractions based on your own movies.

New Star Wars movies are Disney owned, financed, and created. Without Disney, there would be no Star Wars episode 7.

 

[ItlngrlBella]

^^^ preach on! Like it or not, it's a part of the brand now. If anyone was to be its caretaker, I'd want it to be Disney. I know many would disagree but if you want the franchise to continue someone has grow it.

Just as long as this NEVER happens:

 

[kgaf99]

I notice that it says "Disney Parks"....I wouldn't hold my breath for too much in Florida.

idk. i think they would be stupid to put it anywhere else BUT florida. IMO

 

[danlb_2000]

Look for the 5th Theme park at WDW on the West side of Western Way, thus the large amounts of Land Disney purchased a dew months ago.

It's been in the works for some time.

Disney did not purchase large amounts of land on the West side of Western Way. This idea spread on numerous sites last year but can all be traced back to a mis-reading of a permit that Disney filed last year

 

[bugsbunny]

By "exciting" they mean Princesses meet and greets!! Or a possible DVC with a Star Wars theme. Shhhh, its the Empire's best kept secret! I can see the billboards now.

They had "bold and exciting" plans for Fantasyland. We saw them and they were approved....and then what happened? Same "grand plans" for Avatarland that is now watered down.

I'm sure WDW will build something, but I will tepid my expectations and simply wait until its ready to be opened before I have any opinion.

 

[tk924]

As a huge SW fan, I can dream of a 5th gate dedicated to SW.
I think it's safe to say that Disney will increase it's SW presence everywhere, including DHS. The announcement is coming...sooner, I hope.