Hollywood Studios: What Works and Doesn't Work

[techee]

I've lately seen threads about what they want to see in a new Hollywood Studios, but some of those are left as ideas. I decided to compile a list of things that people have said that either works or doesn't works. I'll start with what works.

WORKS

• Pixar Place Expansion
• More Family/Dark Rides
• Marvel/Incredibles/Super Hero Themed Attraction
• Reimagine The Backlot Tour
• Backlot Expansion
• Radiator Springs Racer
• Monsters Inc. Dark Ride
• Lucas Themed Land
• Defined Lands

Now I'll go with what doesn't work.

DOESN'T WORK

• Muppets Land
• A Thrill Ride or Two
• Carsland Expansion4
• Toontown

Let me explain: Most, or probably all, of what doesn't work are new lands, Plus, they are far fetched. However, the ideas that actually do work are either necessary or very plausible.
Is there anything missing or have something to say, then please respond, I'd like to see.

 

[afar28]

I agree with all of those, but the thrill ride idea is kinda far fetched. With HS already having Star Tour, Rock N Rollercoaster, and Tower of Terror it's unlikely we will see any thrill rides soon.

 

[techee]

I agree with all of those, but the thrill ride idea is kinda far fetched. With HS already having Star Tour, Rock N Rollercoaster, and Tower of Terror it's unlikely we will see any thrill rides soon.

I do agree with the idea that adding a thrill ride is kind of far fetched. Many people thought of doing a Monsters Inc. coaster, but it's not the best idea. I'll put it in the "DOESN'T WORK" section.

 

[Turtle]

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I've lately seen threads about what they want to see in a new Hollywood Studios, but some of those are left as ideas. I decided to compile a list of things that people have said that either works or doesn't works. I'll start with what works.

WORKS

• Pixar Place Expansion
• More Family/Dark Rides
• Marvel/Incredibles/Super Hero Themed Attraction
• Reimagine The Backlot Tour
• Backlot Expansion

Now I'll go with what doesn't work.


DOESN'T WORK

• Studio Ghibi Land
• Tim Burton Land
• George Lucas/Star Wars Land
• Muppets Land
• A Thrill Ride or Two

Let me explain: Most, or probably all, of what doesn't work are new lands, Plus, they are far fetched. However, the ideas that actually do work are either necessary or very plausible.

Is there anything missing or have something to say, then please respond, I'd like to see.

oh haha i think i brought up the ghibli and burton land, but i didn't mean it as an actual land haha i just meant that disney has the partnership and COULD do it if wanted but not a good idea.

 

[techee]

Oh, I see. I just see it as all speculative, being that it was on an ideas sort of thread. I know that it was simply that, but I look at everything on the list as ideas. Even with myself. They're lower on the totem pole, versus stuff people has seen or heard or said, like recently the speculative Carsland.

And moving on: Really? Carsland? I don't think HS needs an expansion like that. Yes, Pixar has come out with some awesome movies, but it's nothing new. And, yes, the person who made Carsland has come over to HS, but it doesn't mean Carsland, none whatsoever. It just means they have a brilliant mind deciding to work on another project in another park. Don't expect a Carsland expansion to come over to HS. That's exclusive to Disney's California Adventure Park, and should remain that way. I'm not saying that it isn't possible, I'm just saying that it isn't a good idea. Yes, Pixar Place does need to be expanded, but it does not need anything as big or as extensive as Carsland over at California Adventure Park. There's no substantial proof that it is going on over there, it's just speculation with high hopes of something that was good to be put, as a clone, over at HS. All I know, she might be in charge of the Pixar Place Expansion, which would seem more likely than a Carsland expansion.

Anyhow, I'll re-edit my list with putting Carsland Expansion in DOESN'T WORK list, because of the reasons I said above. Like I said, it's all speculative.

Edit: I edited my first post some more. It has the most common ideas up there.

 

[Neo222]

Pixar could use some more rides, mainly one or two. There is one building to the left of Toy Story Midway Mania that doesn't have anything, though I wouldn't be surprised if Disney has something in mind for it. Bringing in a Monsters Inc ride would be interesting, though there are other movies that could use a ride. The Incredibles for example, doesn't even have a ride, and the only reference to the movie is in the parade.

I do admit that the Backlot Tour could be updated. The pre-ride water show could be redone, especially since the entire thing looks outdated. Sure people still enjoy it, but adding new effects would be a good change in pace, that or a new story for guests to be involved in. Same goes for Catastrophe Canyon, which could be redone a bit. I don't know about expansions, but some extra props or maybe another special effects thing could help add more...

 

[techee]

Pixar could use some more rides, mainly one or two. There is one building to the left of Toy Story Midway Mania that doesn't have anything, though I wouldn't be surprised if Disney has something in mind for it. Bringing in a Monsters Inc ride would be interesting, though there are other movies that could use a ride. The Incredibles for example, doesn't even have a ride, and the only reference to the movie is in the parade.

I do admit that the Backlot Tour could be updated. The pre-ride water show could be redone, especially since the entire thing looks outdated. Sure people still enjoy it, but adding new effects would be a good change in pace, that or a new story for guests to be involved in. Same goes for Catastrophe Canyon, which could be redone a bit. I don't know about expansions, but some extra props or maybe another special effects thing could help add more...

Many people say that its a shell of its former self and that they should scrap it and place something in there, say Radiator Springs Racer or Carsland. What I said already is to keep it and put in something there, maybe a new Backlot area. And if the rumor of LMA is scrapped, then the Backlot area can be put in there and completely do a Backlot Tour reimagning and put the Pixar Place expansion in part of the old Backlot area. In this way, it can please everyone, all at the same time. However, all of this is just ideas and ideas are just a mix of speculation and wishful thinking. TBH, IDRK what's going to happen. I could be right or I might be wrong. Only time will tell what's going to happen.

 

[techee]

A great idea for a new Backlot Tour is this: Have the tram go through actual backlots and actual replicas of television sets and movie sets, and tell a story of how a show/movie is created with a grand finale at Catastrophe Canyon, and going back to the entrance, looking at actual cars and large props that was made famous in various of movies (like the Herbie car and the Casablanca plane). It will include humor alongside facts; fun for all ages.

 

[Turtle]

A great idea for a new Backlot Tour is this: Have the tram go through actual backlots and actual replicas of television sets and movie sets, and tell a story of how a show/movie is created with a grand finale at Catastrophe Canyon, and going back to the entrance, looking at actual cars and large props that was made famous in various of movies (like the Herbie car and the Casablanca plane). It will include humor alongside facts; fun for all ages.

thats what i said lol. or it can serve like the Magic Kingdom Railroad going thru the park

 

[techee]

thats what i said lol. or it can serve like the Magic Kingdom Railroad going thru the park

Sort of part of where I got my idea from, plus Universal Studios Hollywood Studio Tour, which I gained most of my inspiration from for this.

 

[ZaneB]

but the muppets already have a small section, adding a qs restraunt and a dark ride would easily classify it as a land! how does that not work?

 

[techee]

but the muppets already have a small section, adding a qs restraunt and a dark ride would easily classify it as a land! how does that not work?

Quick Service, yes, but an actual dark ride, no, because there is no room to put it in there. If you would put it in there, then you would have to put in the Premier Theater, which would then be a good idea.

 

[Tip Top Club]

Hollywood Studios is not organized into lands. Starting to put lands in now would create more of an identity problem for this park than it already has.

 

[wiigirl]

Hollywood Studios is not organized into lands. Starting to put lands in now would create more of an identity problem for this park than it already has.

I agree...It needs organization. Maybe more of a themed areas??

 

[techee]

Hollywood Studios is not organized into lands. Starting to put lands in now would create more of an identity problem for this park than it already has.

The park is set up in streets. But they did start having themes by putting in Pixar Place. If Hollywood Studios set it up similar to Universal Studios, then it can help the park very much.

Here's what I think when it comes to land:

• A Backlot Area (this will include Streets of America)
• Pixar Place (this will include any part of Carsland, however it is put in)
• A Lucas area Land
• Sunset Blvd.
• Animation Plaza (this would include Mickey Avenue)
• Echo Lake
• Hollywood Blvd.

Most of these areas are already in there, but, by defining those areas, we can have organized lands the way they're meant to be. However, on the flip side, not having any lands create more unity as a studio park, but opinions are the thoughts of an individual.
I'll edit my first post with these ideas.

 

[Tip Top Club]

I agree...It needs organization. Maybe more of a themed areas??

That is exactly the opposite of what I said. But thanks for the quote.

 

[mharrington]

I've lately seen threads about what they want to see in a new Hollywood Studios, but some of those are left as ideas. I decided to compile a list of things that people have said that either works or doesn't works. I'll start with what works.

WORKS

• Pixar Place Expansion
• More Family/Dark Rides
• Marvel/Incredibles/Super Hero Themed Attraction
• Reimagine The Backlot Tour
• Backlot Expansion
• Radiator Springs Racer
• Monsters Inc. Dark Ride
• Lucas Themed Land
• Defined Lands

Now I'll go with what doesn't work.

DOESN'T WORK

• Muppets Land
• A Thrill Ride or Two
• Carsland Expansion

Let me explain: Most, or probably all, of what doesn't work are new lands, Plus, they are far fetched. However, the ideas that actually do work are either necessary or very plausible.
Is there anything missing or have something to say, then please respond, I'd like to see.

What about Toontown? Would that work?

 

[techee]

What about Toontown? Would that work?

I don't see any room for a Toontown in there, not unless we can somehow squeeze it into the Backlot area as a meet and greet, but, other than that, I don't think it works well. Already we got The Magic of Animation and Disney Jr Live, both includes meet and greet characters. Having an area for more meet and greets is not ideal for the park at the time, because what they got is fine.

 

[mharrington]

I don't see any room for a Toontown in there, not unless we can somehow squeeze it into the Backlot area as a meet and greet, but, other than that, I don't think it works well. Already we got The Magic of Animation and Disney Jr Live, both includes meet and greet characters. Having an area for more meet and greets is not ideal for the park at the time, because what they got is fine.

The animation thing looks rather weak now and I thought that Disney Jr. thing was just a stage show. The only meet-n-greets there are just of shows that on at the moment. What of Mickey and the gang?

 

[Magenta Panther]

I've lately seen threads about what they want to see in a new Hollywood Studios, but some of those are left as ideas. I decided to compile a list of things that people have said that either works or doesn't works. I'll start with what works.

WORKS

• Pixar Place Expansion
• More Family/Dark Rides
• Marvel/Incredibles/Super Hero Themed Attraction
• Reimagine The Backlot Tour
• Backlot Expansion
• Radiator Springs Racer
• Monsters Inc. Dark Ride
• Lucas Themed Land
• Defined Lands

Now I'll go with what doesn't work.


DOESN'T WORK

• Muppets Land
• A Thrill Ride or Two
• Carsland Expansion4
• Toontown

Let me explain: Most, or probably all, of what doesn't work are new lands, Plus, they are far fetched. However, the ideas that actually do work are either necessary or very plausible.

Is there anything missing or have something to say, then please respond, I'd like to see.

Muppets, I agree, doesn't work at all. The Muppets survive today on nostalgia at best. The attraction in DHS is very dated and very boring. It needs to go, truth be told. Better things could be done with that space. (Yes, people who grew up with Sesame Street feel very strongly about the Muppets. That's understandable. But the generation that followed felt very strongly about Barney the Dinosaur. Does that mean HE deserves his own land at Walt Disney World? I don't THINK so.)

As for Star Wars...well, the new Star Tours is very well done, I must admit. It sucks that Philharmagic, that features ACTUAL DISNEY CHARACTERS, hasn't had a similar 3D update, but then the people in charge of WDW are boneheads, as most of us agree. Still, I don't think we need any more of Star Wars than is already present at WDW. There are Disney properties, such as Fantasia and Mary Poppins, that don't have an attraction. It's a pity that we have a fool at the helm like Robert Iger, who has no faith in Disney-generated properties and feels he must go outside of Disney studios to find viable properties for Disney park attractions. Otherwise we'd at least have a TRON ride by now. Or at least a Toontown, but again, that would make too much sense.