Hollywood Studios to be divided into lands?

[Turcicus]

My sincere apologies if this has been discussed on the boards somewhere else (I do try to keep up!), but this is the first mention of it I've seen: http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/08/17/disney-plans-to-open-george-lucas-land-theme-park/

 

[michaelcostella]

Interesting. Thanks for the info.

 

[mpoppins76]

Very interesting. The Jedi Academy sounds neat.

 

[gusgoose]

I definitely would love to see a new ride or two also associated with this. But most of all, I'd love the opportunity to grab a beer at the bar from the first Star Wars movie, then walk several hundred feet and grab a beer at the bar Marion owned in Raiders of the Lost Ark.

Make it happen, Disney.

Also, let me be the first on this thread to joke: does this mean we'll be seeing Howard the Duck: The Ride?

 

[mpoppins76]

I definitely would love to see a new ride or two also associated with this. But most of all, I'd love the opportunity to grab a beer at the bar from the first Star Wars movie, then walk several hundred feet and grab a beer at the bar Marion owned in Raiders of the Lost Ark.

:lol: Yes!!!!

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

Sounds great for us Lucas fans!

 

[Ausdaddy]

My sincere apologies if this has been discussed on the boards somewhere else (I do try to keep up!), but this is the first mention of it I've seen: http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/08/17/disney-plans-to-open-george-lucas-land-theme-park/

There has been discussion about this idea of a land, but it's definately good to see some more detail. I like it, if it's true. Here's the link to Jim's page, rather than the slashfilm article which is just summarizing it:
Link

 

[Zummi Gummi]

I just hope they don't call it, "George Lucas Land." Surely they can come up with a better name than that.

 

[Turcicus]

But most of all, I'd love the opportunity to grab a beer at the bar from the first Star Wars movie, then walk several hundred feet and grab a beer at the bar Marion owned in Raiders of the Lost Ark.

That would be worth the price of admission!!

 

[Champion]

I just hope they don't call it, "George Lucas Land." Surely they can come up with a better name than that.

Lucasfilm Studios.

 

[Turcicus]

There has been discussion about this idea of a land, but it's definately good to see some more detail. I like it, if it's true. Here's the link to Jim's page, rather than the slashfilm article which is just summarizing it:
Link

Cool, thanks for the link - much more info.

 

[erasure fan1]

I love the idea of "lands" in the studios. I think that will really help the flow of the park. And as long as they have a Muppet land Im all for it.:lol: I cant wait to see what else comes of the lucas area.

 

[JimboJones123]

Retheme Endor to Jedi Temple on Yavin SWEET!!!

 

[JimboJones123]

Best part of the story -- link to another story

George Lucas says Empire Strikes Back was the Worst Star Wars Movie

http://www.slashfilm.com/2007/02/11...e-strikes-back-was-the-worst-star-wars-movie/

Why say it? Is you ego that fragile?

 

[jt04]

I love the idea of "lands" in the studios. I think that will really help the flow of the park. And as long as they have a Muppet land Im all for it.:lol: I cant wait to see what else comes of the lucas area.

The idea of "lands" is a proven formula for success over and over. It would bring DHS up to the standards of the other parks at WDW.

 

[erasure fan1]

The idea of "lands" is a proven formula for success over and over. It would bring DHS up to the standards of the other parks at WDW.

Yea that was always a problem for me with MGM, nothing made a whole lotta sense as to the layout. It seems so simple you wonder why they never tried to do it years ago.

 

[hrcollectibles]

I definitely would love to see a new ride or two also associated with this. But most of all, I'd love the opportunity to grab a beer at the bar from the first Star Wars movie, then walk several hundred feet and grab a beer at the bar Marion owned in Raiders of the Lost Ark.

Make it happen, Disney.

Also, let me be the first on this thread to joke: does this mean we'll be seeing Howard the Duck: The Ride?

If this happens I want to see Face Characters..

 

[CubsRock]

Remember they are quoting Jim Hill, take this with a grain of salt.

 

[gusgoose]

Retheme Endor to Jedi Temple on Yavin SWEET!!!

I kind of like the Endor theming, but it would be cool if they built little areas themed like several Star Wars planets. Imagine being able to walk around the Hoth ice planet.

 

[Epcot82Guy]

I am wondering how much of this is merely extrapolation by Jim Hill.

But, looking at MGM, it was always generally divided by "streets", and I think that should remain the model. Sort of like Adventureland, I would rather see that area by named Action Way or Epic Ave. or something instead of tying it directly to Lucas only for future direction, but I think the concept remains the same. It also would allow for some Disney action to make its way in, too, as time goes on.