Hollywood Studios Lacking Theme

[janoimagine]

Sorry maybe I wasn't clear enough....it is not a long walk as in too far...a long walk as in maybe something besides food and shopping would keep it a little more interesting.....that is what I meant. I have no problem walking at WDW.....I do have a problem with your snotty retort that has nothing to do with the OP's statement. I was making a suggestion that is relevant to the topic. I do not believe your judgemental (and incorrect) comment has a place in this thread. Maybe I wasn't clear with my original post but your response is pretty clear as to what kind of a person you are! I see you have been a member of this forum for quite some time....tell me what is it called when people make a rude comment towards others which has nothing to do with the topic being discussed? If you wish to continue discussing this in a mature way please feel free to PM me so we do not hijack this thread. Thank you.

Its a discussion forum your entitled to your opinion, and I am entitled to mine ... my apologies if your comment was taken out of context by me, it was not a 'snotty' retort, rather cold hard facts about society as a whole ... I did directly offer an opinion to the OP's initial thought earlier in the thread, I was unaware that you were not allowed to comment on other peoples comments in a discussion forum.

Regarding your latest comment ... between the walk from Muppet Vision to Tower of Terror you have Star Tours, The Great Movie Ride, Indiana Jones, and other eye candy, and of course the food, shopping and street entertainment. So I fail to see how there is not more to keep your attention in the spaces between the two attractions than just food and shopping. :shrug:

 

[flavious27]

Hollywood Studios........A mess.....A disaster.....There's so many words I have for this park. I thought to myself why has the Wizarding World of Harry Potter been so successful? What does it have that Disney does not? Then I thought of all the successful movies that Universal Studios makes and expresses these movies in attractions throughout its parks. These attractions of popular movies are ATTRACTING fans to the Universal parks. Harry Potter has captivated the world not only through books but also through movies. Disney is lacking the modern hits that will attract people today. Tron was successful....but it could have definitely been better, it lacked an interesting story. Creating a Tron ride would definatley attract more quests but it would NOT do wonders like the Wizarding World has done. The only modern Disney film that I feel has exceeded expectations was Pirates of the Caribbean. For good reason. But what does Disney own that captivated fans around the country? LOST. What is Disney waiting for? When I heard that Universal was creating a Harry Potter world I booked a trip to Orlando....and I would do the same if Disney announced a LOST world. Now when I say LOST "world" i definitely don't think it should be on such a major scale as the wizarding world is. But I feel that investing in such a set in Hollywood Studios where it belongs would do really well. I think that Disney should move the south entrance (to the parking lot) to Hollywood Studios and put this LOST themed area where the Cars meet and greet area is (could possibly no longer be there). South of the muppets building. Google Maps shows a boat-load of expansion room on that side of the park and I think it is time to start digging in that area. Thoughts and comments please.

You do know that Warner Brothers owns the rights to the potter series and they are the ones that brought the book to life?

As for a Lost ride, the appeal will be limited to the show being off the air and the sporadic storytelling that kept viewers involved. The only show that came close to the way that they jumped through storylines is Dark Shadows.

 

[flavious27]

Thematically the park is pretty strong really. its just a bit dated. its nice to look back at old hollywood from time to time what with all the classics that were released back then, but it also needs a good mix of movies from today. not just movies either though, but all kinds of media etc.

i always think, any kind of movie tie-ins should be put into this park. because its movie themed etc. but a little like epoct, id like to see more of a learning/teaching element to the park also. its interesting how advanced the film industry has now become, it would be awesome for folk who aren't really that upto date with todays technology to actually learn how its all created. like motion capture / green screen / 3D animation etc etc.

im one of those folk that always seem more interested in the special features "how its done" on a dvd than the actual end result ie the film.

a lost ride? i started a thread about this a while ago, and even though i was shot down (politely) i kind of had to agree to an extent anyway. i dont think the show is really big enough to earn itself a one off big bad ride, but id still like to see it acknowledged in the park somehow. maybe more of a lost experience/walk through. something that doesn't totally give the whole plot of Lost away, so for people that do go away from the attraction that are total novices to the show, they can go and watch it and not have it all spoilt from what they saw at the park...

They recreate the set of Sports Night and have a working studio and soundstage for guests to see what it is like to film a scene.

 

[flavious27]

while I can agree that there are a few things with HS that got messed up, I wouldn't call the park a disaster. The park is about movies. I see that everywhere. The only problem I have with HS is the FLOW. IMO it doesn't flow well. You have Sunset BLVD that is themed 1930s Hollywood that ends at ToT....Ok but then BatB and RnR are next to it....um doesn't match. TSMM is pixar place but pizza planet by Muppets. The only thing IJ and SW has in common is George Lucas lol. With both being right next to AI. I do think the Indiana Jones Stunt Show needs a make over. Either completely update the "stunts" or bring us a version of the IJ ride everyone else gets. Honestly, I'd rather have the ride. How many times can you watch a stunt being done? Once you've seen the explanation once, you've seen it.

When comparing HS to US, I'd hate to say it but US is tied, if not surpassing, HS. US has very clear areas for each attraction. They also seem to be doing more updating than Disney.

Well how about they build this in BatB spot? It was designed to have the art deco feel of the 20's and 30's.

 

[imagineer boy]

Well, the BatB theater was made to look like the Hollywood Bowl theater. The roof over it kinda ruins the effect though...

 

[flavious27]

People go to Walt Disney World to share the magical time with their children that they had when they were a kid. Disney is successful due to so many different aspects. Except Disney lacks to attract the worlds thrill seekers because of it's ability to not have an abundance of modern rides. If Disney was to have this abundance of modern rides, I would argue that the thrill seekers throughout the country would consider going to a Walt Disney Park rather then a Six Flags, Busch Gardens, or Universal Park more then previously considered. You need both ends of the spectrum....A little of the new, a little of the old. Not just old.

The rides that thrill seekers seek will not fit in with what disney offers because a 200 or 300 foot tall lift hill can not be covered with themeing that would make sense. Also, the groups of thrill seekers that transverse the country isn't as large as you think they are. Cedar Point has about the same attendance as Hershey Park, thrill seekers are not pushing CP's attendance above other regional parks in the country.

 

[flavious27]

Lets sit down and think "what kind of ride would sustain interest based on Lost?"

Just because you like it doesn't mean a ride or land should be built around it. Lost is one of those.

Lost is a brand that deserves a different kind of adaptation, not a ride in an amusement park.

Are you saying that we won't get a boston street recreation based on Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place?