DHS Disney's Hollywood Studios Name Change

[mousekedoc]

Couldn’t studio also be a place where a photographer displays his photos? In this case, wouldn’t the name work as is, as a place to display the art of Disney. I am aware gallery would be grammatically more precise.

 

[𝐌𝖆𝖓 𝖎𝖓 𝐖𝖊𝖇]

Multiple meanings is exactly why I think "Studios" no longer works. But that's just this guy's opinion.
I guess it could be worse. It could be "Studio" singular. I'm still partial to "Realm" myself, but only because I thought of it. lol

 

[lazyboy97o]

Disney's Hollywood Studios still works just like Universal Studios Florida works, they where both Studios at one time.

Anyone please correct me if i'm wrong, but wasn't Disney's Hollywood Studios more successful in shooting and animating movies than Universal Studios Florida?

How many times must it be stated that Universal Studios Florida is still used for production?

 

[danlb_2000]

How many times must it be stated that Universal Studios Florida is still used for production?

I guess one more time then it already has.

 

[No Name]

Just because they still have actual functioning studios behind USF doesn't mean much. You can't see any of that production from in the park anymore, can you? If not, then I don't see how it's relevant. They have actual functioning hotels, actual functional parking garages, etc. too.

I think the name still works just fine though.

 

[lazyboy97o]

Just because they still have actual working studios behind the park doesn't mean much. You can't see any of that production from in the park anymore, can you? If not, then I don't see how it's relevant. I think the name still works just fine though.

They do still use the backlot sets and have open productions.

 

[mharrington]

Multiple meanings is exactly why I think "Studios" no longer works. But that's just this guy's opinion.
I guess it could be worse. It could be "Studio" singular. I'm still partial to "Realm" myself, but only because I thought of it. lol

Couldn't have said it better myself. I also never would have thought of "Hollywood Realm". Sounds interesting.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Couldn't have said it better myself. I also never would have thought of "Hollywood Realm". Sounds interesting.

Realm is just a synonym for kingdom (some root we get regal and royal from). It would be even more metaphorical than 'studio.'

 

[mharrington]

Realm is just a synonym for kingdom (some root we get regal and royal from). It would be even more metaphorical than 'studio.'

But at least they'd be coming clean on the Studios. I am still having trouble with the idea of "studio" being metaphorical.

 

[Sir_Cliff]

Well, I've been to Universal Studios Singapore which is a pure theme park and didn't see people wandering around in confusion looking for working sound stages and production facilities. Same at Walt Disney Studios at Disneyland Paris. I think people get the concept of a Hollywood movie studio theme park that isn't literally a working movie studio.

 

[MisterPenguin]

But at least they'd be coming clean on the Studios. I am still having trouble with the idea of "studio" being metaphorical.

I'm sorry you don't like it. It's unlikely to change.

 

[Kman101]

I think it's fine they're sticking with Hollywood Studios. Guests (most) know it and are familiar with it and I think it still fits what the park is. Although I wouldn't have minded Hollywood Adventure. Cinemagine/Cinemagic just, no. I think that could maybe work for Walt Disney Studios in Paris if they ever decide to change the name.

Sounds like Hollywood Adventure was the lead for a while, then Cinemagine? Then they decided to stick with Hollywood Studios. Does that sound about right?

 

[mharrington]

Well, I've been to Universal Studios Singapore which is a pure theme park and didn't see people wandering around in confusion looking for working sound stages and production facilities. Same at Walt Disney Studios at Disneyland Paris. I think people get the concept of a Hollywood movie studio theme park that isn't literally a working movie studio.

But even the Paris park looks like a studio, even if it's not a functioning one (if the entrance to the park is any indication). In Florida, all elements of a studio, even if for looks and nothing else, is being whittled away. As for Universal in Singapore, others have pointed out, true, USF does have facilities that it uses, even if it's not for anything worthwhile (i.e., wrestling, the Powerball), so it kind of gets a pass. However, as you just pointed out, Singapore has no facilities at all (and neither does Japan, I don't think), so again, how can that be called "studios"?

I think it's fine they're sticking with Hollywood Studios. Guests (most) know it and are familiar with it and I think it still fits what the park is. Although I wouldn't have minded Hollywood Adventure. Cinemagine/Cinemagic just, no. I think that could maybe work for Walt Disney Studios in Paris if they ever decide to change the name.

Sounds like Hollywood Adventure was the lead for a while, then Cinemagine? Then they decided to stick with Hollywood Studios. Does that sound about right?

Yes, that's about right, except I think Hollywood Adventure was just what some fans were speculating.

 

[MisterPenguin]

But even the Paris park looks like a studio, even if it's not a functioning one (if the entrance to the park is any indication). In Florida, all elements of a studio, even if for looks and nothing else, is being whittled away. As for Universal in Singapore, others have pointed out, true, USF does have facilities that it uses, even if it's not for anything worthwhile (i.e., wrestling, the Powerball), so it kind of gets a pass. However, as you just pointed out, Singapore has no facilities at all (and neither does Japan, I don't think), so again, how can that be called "studios"?

I'm sorry you don't like the way 'studios' is used for certain theme parks. It's unlikely to change.

 

[Chester&Hester Enthusiast]

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...ok-at-toy-story-lands-alien-swirling-saucers/

Disney says the name DHS is remaining for the foreseeable future.

Those comments, though. They all read like they were written by Disney PR.

 

[Chester&Hester Enthusiast]

I'm sorry you don't like the way 'studios' is used for certain theme parks. It's unlikely to change.

I think the point that everybody is trying to make is that Disney is moving away from the studios themeing, so it's not even a "metaphorical" studio anymore. In that regard, keeping the name really doesn't make sense. WDSP and USF both still use a studios theme, so the name makes sense on those.

I will certainly concede that nearly anything they choose to do would be better than naming it Cinemagine. So ridiculous.

I would honestly bet this came down to finances in some way. The amount of effort that went into re-branding as Hollywood Studios back in 2008 was staggering and very costly.

 

[MisterPenguin]

I think the point that everybody is trying to make is that Disney is moving away from the studios themeing, so it's not even a "metaphorical" studio anymore. In that regard, keeping the name really doesn't make sense.

And, as has been said many times, it doesn't need to be metaphorical with regard to an active studio lot. "Studio" also means a production company and the Hollywood-land themed theme-park features the IP from the various studios Disney owns: Disney Studios; Disney Animation Studios; Pixar Studios; Marvel Studios; LucasFilm Studio. It's a studio showcase. So, we don't need the metaphorical when one of the very literal definitions of studio works just fine.

 

[Chester&Hester Enthusiast]

And, as has been said many times, it doesn't need to be metaphorical with regard to an active studio lot. "Studio" also means a production company and the Hollywood-land themed theme-park features the IP from the various studios Disney owns: Disney Studios; Disney Animation Studios; Pixar Studios; Marvel Studios; LucasFilm Studio. It's a studio showcase. So, we don't need the metaphorical when one of the very literal definitions of studio works just fine.

Boy, you do have an answer for everything. I'll give you that.

So, I guess the question now becomes - what makes all the other parks not studios? They all feature attractions based around different studio properties. DHS needs a new identity; the park's purpose can't really be "the park where we put rides based on movies," when every single other park has multiple attractions based on films as well.

At what point are the parks not all just one homogeneous yet separate thing? Each park used to have its own identity and purpose. The studios moniker worked well because the park's purpose was to take you "behind the curtain" of production. It no longer is.

I know we'll never agree here, and I genuinely do enjoy the other perspective that your posts give, but sometimes it feels like you only want to play Devil's advocate.

 

[MrHappy]

Boy, you do have an answer for everything. I'll give you that.

So, I guess the question now becomes - what makes all the other parks not studios? They all feature attractions based around different studio properties. DHS needs a new identity; the park's purpose can't really be "the park where we put rides based on movies," when every single other park has multiple attractions based on films as well.

At what point are the parks not all just one homogeneous yet separate thing? Each park used to have its own identity and purpose. The studios moniker worked well because the park's purpose was to take you "behind the curtain" of production. It no longer is.

I know we'll never agree here, and I genuinely do enjoy the other perspective that your posts give, but sometimes it feels like you only want to play Devil's advocate.

I think it's in the style in which they are presented, in that the other parks do not "present" the movie/tv franchise to you as DHS does. Perhaps pun intended, DHS seems to have a more theatrical presentation of their franchises. The music, the old timey hollywood, and all the other elements work together to make it feel much different and more "movie magic" than...say....FEA at Epcot.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Boy, you do have an answer for everything. I'll give you that.

So, I guess the question now becomes - what makes all the other parks not studios? They all feature attractions based around different studio properties. DHS needs a new identity; the park's purpose can't really be "the park where we put rides based on movies," when every single other park has multiple attractions based on films as well.

At what point are the parks not all just one homogeneous yet separate thing? Each park used to have its own identity and purpose. The studios moniker worked well because the park's purpose was to take you "behind the curtain" of production. It no longer is.

I know we'll never agree here, and I genuinely do enjoy the other perspective that your posts give, but sometimes it feels like you only want to play Devil's advocate.

I was playing Devil's Advocate when Iger 'leaked' the name would change. I started arguing it should not change precisely for the reasons I just gave. I've been consistent on this account.