IAmNotAHufflepuff
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I'll contribute to the tank. The following is a spoiler for my dream resort at Singapore; to bring those up to speed replaces Hong Kong, and is much more successful, but overcrowded. This would be the second park at the Singapore Resort, and would be built in two phases. The park will be known as Disney Studios, and be the third Studios themed park. It takes the visual appeal of DHS, but with the wider variety of attractions of WDSP.
Phase 1 2014 - 2018
Phase 1 consists of the opening and building of the studios complex that will be used to create films, television productions, and works for the parks around the world. The first building to be built and finished will be The Sandcrawler which houses Lucasfilm Ltd Singapore, here employees will work on animation along with Industrial Light and Magic. The second building that will be built will house the Imagineer's Workshop this will be an area where animatronics can be tested out, as well as animation for the various attractions at Disney theme parks around the world will be made. Once completed the animators will get to work on getting the animation done for World of Color, Buzz Lightyear : To the Rescue!, and other attractions throughout the park. The final two main buildings will be home for ESPN Southeast Asia, and Disney Channel Southeast Asia. The final two main buildings will be accompanied by the creation of New York City Streets, Los Angeles Streets, and Parisian Streets along with various sound stages. These will all be built, and open ahead of the actual park to allow for an actual sense that movies and tv shows have, are, and will be filmed here.
Phase 2 2016 - 2020
Phase 2 is the opening of the actual park, well half of it. Due to an agreement with the Singapore government that was made rather last minute Disney Studios, had to be planned, cleared, and built in four years. In comparison Shanghai Disneyland was announced in 2009, and opened in 2016; that was a 7 year gap. Due to this various things (Star Wars and Marvel) in the park were cut, or pushed off for a later date. So without further ado a list of the offerings on opening day.
Disney Studios –
Hollywood Boulevard –
Hollywood Boulevard is set during the Golden Age of Cinema, specifically the 1940's to 1960's. Here guests will find a recreation of the land seen at Disney's Hollywood Studios. There will be plenty of meet and greets, restaurants, shows, entertainment, stores, and attractions to spend time feeling you are a star.
Attractions :
The Cathay Circle Theater – Now Showing Fantasia (A - Ticket)
A faithful recreation of the Cathay Circle Theater, becomes the home to a talking Sorcerer Mickey meet and greet. Guests will wait in line in the cinema's lobby while clips from Fantasia play, the smell of popcorn is piped in. Guests go backstage, and meet the big cheese himself, Mickey.
The Great Movie Ride (E - Ticket)
The costs of this ride will be shared with Disney's Hollywood Studios as it includes new scenes from films such as Grease(Replaces Singin' in the Rain), La La Land(Replaces Footlight Parade), Nosferatu (Replaces Generic Horror), The Avengers (Replaces first half of Gangsters), The Lion King (Replaces Tarzan), Star Wars : A New Hope (Replaces Alien), and Titanic (Replaces Casablanca). THis comes along with a new ending montage, but besides that they're practically the same.
The Golden Mickeys (D - Ticket)
A copy of the concept of the Disney Cruise Line show, as guests wait for the show using the screens embedded into the backs of the seats they will vote on who will win in categories such as Best Princess, Best Cartoon Star, etc. The nominees change with the season, except for the category of Best Song. Each category will have five choices, and the Best Song nominees will all perform on stage with vibrant projections, singers, and dancers. When a winner is announced a short 30 second montage of their film and score play along with cool lighting effects to accommodate. This new revitalized concept will give guests an exciting opportunity to part of an awards show, and will pretty much guarantee that each show will be different.
Entertainment :
The Citizens of Hollywood
This is a carbon copy of the Citizens of Hollywood at Disney's Hollywood Studios as well as those at Buena Vista Street. The only difference is that the citizens appear all day and night.
Hooray for Hollywood Parade
An immersive parade that goes throughout the park, that emanates the spirit of Hollywood. The units in the show will be as followed :
The Muppets - Off to Hollywood, The Avengers - Action Genre, Indiana Jones - Adventure Genre, Star Wars - Sci-Fi Genre, The Wizard of Oz - Fantasy Genre, Mary Poppins - Musical Genre, Pixar - Animation, and Mickey and Friends closing it off.
Meet and Greets :
Oswald the Lucky Rabbit at Park Entrance Left
Daisy Duck at Park Entrance Right
Sorcerer Mickey at Cathay Circle Theater
Minnie, Pluto, Donald, Goofy, Chip & Dale at Stars Square
Stores :
The Big Picture
Mickey’s of Hollywood
Feature Memorabilia
Restaurants :
The Hollywood & Vine (American - Table Service)
Sun and Moon Grill (TexMex - Quick Service)
The Brown Derby (American - Fine Dining)
Starlet’s Cafe presented by Starbucks (Starbucks - Quick Service)
The Front Lot –
Guests who want a more serene experience can find it here, with a large lake used periodically throughout the day for fountain shows, the daily parade, and only a few attractions, stores, and restaurants can unwind and take their time in this land.
Attractions :
Muppet*Vision 4D : (C - Ticket)
Again on a shared budget with Disney's Hollywood Studios, guests can experience a randomized authentic Muppet show. Some possible highlights of the show will be The Sweedish Chef and Pepe teaching guests how to make Shrimp Scampi, Miss Piggy singing Katy Perry's Firework, Gonzo's Indoor Running of the Bulls, and many more wild Muppet moments that will always end in a rendition of Rainbow Connection with the whole gang. This new take on the classic show will bring in the laughs and audiences for years to come.
A Nightmare Before Christmas : (C - Ticket)
A Nightmare Before Christmas will be a classic Fantasyland dark ride, that goes through the happenings of the film. It will be affordable, and easy to copy if it needs to be for other parks. Either way it will remain a fun ride, that families will love.
Production Showcase : (A - Ticket)
Production Showcase is a theater that shows the previews that Disney loves to put in its parks. In its lobby there's various props from movies it has presented or is presenting. There will also be a place to pick up 3D glasses if they are needed for the preview. It helps synergize the parks with the film division, bringing guests closer to the films.
Entertainment :
The Power of the Force :
Throughout the day a Jedi will walk out from backstage, and go to the lake. Here he will control the fountains for a fifteen minute fountain show synced to pieces of music from the Star Wars saga. At the end of the show he bodes his/her watchers farewell, and may the force be with them. The Jedi walks back to the backstage.
Muppets Mobile Lab :
Throughout the day Muppets Mobile Lab, now relocated from Discoveryland at Disneyland Park surprises guests with joyous entertainment.
World of Color :
Unlike its California sister, the one here has a story. Guests see as Oswald struggles with the fact he is black and white, he tips over a bottle of ink causing color chaos to break out. Yensid pulls him out of the color vortex, and gives him a color wheel telling him to travel through the World of Color to remedy his mistake. Oswald visits the worlds of Dumbo, Alice in Wonderland, Fantasia, Finding Nemo, Pocahontas, Tangled, Enchanted, Lion King, The Little Mermaid, and Moana in order to stop the color chaos. In return he is given his blue shorts, and is reunited with his once deceased love Ortensia. The show will be filled with wonder, joy, laughter, tears, and fear as guests cap off their day at Disney Studios.
Stores :
Whatnots (Muppet*Vision Gift Shop)
Restaurants :
Muppet Catering Company (Chinese - Quick Service)
The Back Lot –
Here's where the real movie magic happens, set in a New York City enviroment The Back Lot emulates what it feels to actually be on a backlot with multitude of facades emulating a 1940's Gangster film. However if the facade of a backlot is not exciting, then go on the studio tour, and see an actual studio in action. This land will be home to the park's headliner attraction, The Gangs of New York.
Attractions :
La La Land – A Musical Spectacular : (D - Ticket)
A Broadway caliber show based on the hit modern classic La La Land, is housed in the park. Guests get ready to watch Mia and Sebastian's romance blossom in a hour performance of the movie highlighting the best songs and scenes of the film. This show will delight guests, and will be a sure fit hit for guests of all ages. The theater that houses the show is equipped with a restroom and concession stand located in the lobby. Fastpass is offered for guests who wish to sit in the first five rows, or for balcony seats.
Disney Studios Tram Tour : (D - Ticket)
Guests will queue in the Imagineer's Workshop passing various animatronics from past attractions worldwide. Highlights include the trolls from Maelstrom, Wendy and the mermaids from Adventure in Neverland, and some Country Bears from Disneyland, however this is only a few animatronics on hand. On the tram route there will be four scenes to bring guests behind the scenes. The first being Stitch's Great Escape repurposing animatronics, set pieces, and animation from the Magic Kingdom ride. This is followed by Catastrophe Canyon straight from Walt Disney World. This is followed by a 3D 360 experience where guests are part of the Avenger as they fight off Thanos and his minions. The final scene is a recreation of the trench run from Star Wars A New Hope using a 3D 360 screen. Alon the route there will be actual studio buildings, sets, and soundstages being in use. Shows that are currently being filmed here are for Disney Channel and are :
- Up Late with the Stars: A late night talk show for adults on Disney Channel, this competes with the likes of Kimmel, Fallon, and Colbert.
- The Disney Vault: Broadcasted worldwide, iconic celebrities talk about and introduce classic Disney films to be shown on TV channels such as ABC, Disney Channel, Disney XD, and Freeform. Films that will be used include Snow White, Lion King, Frozen, and Star Wars to name a few.
- Wonderful World of Disney: A remake of the original show showcasing classic cartoons, and new skits made with a recurring set of local actors.
- Imagine That! : A Behind the Scenes show for all Disney brands, but a focus on Parks, this is broadcasted worldwide on Disney Channel.
Times Square Stage :
This is the home to three separate streetmoshpere musicals all set in New York, those musicals being Newsies, Annie, and West Side Story. It will be a very brief 15 minute show highlighting the songs and dancing of the three musicals. The three shows will alternate throughout the day, and some shows will incorporate the facades nearby.
The Gangs of New York : (E - Ticket)
Using the same ride technology as that in Indiana Jones, guests go through the streets of New York in the 1920's. There will rival gangs, flappers, wild dancing, shoot outs, love, and most importantly fun on this exciting E-Ticket. This ride will have Fastpass as an option.
Entertainment :
Marvel Live! :
Reusing the Captain America Live! stage on wheels, guests can experience a lively nighttime dance party themed to Marvel. Guests can dance to current pop hits, and with Captain America, Black Panther, Starlord, Gamora, and Spider-Man.
Stores :
Lights, Cameras, Gifts!
Big Apple, Little Apple (The Gangs of New York Gift Shop)
Restaurants :
Studio Warehouse (American - Quick Service)
Tony’s Italian Bistro (Italian - Table Service)
Animation Avenue –
Attractions :
Villains Tonight! : (B - Ticket)
A carbon copy of the Cruiseline show reusing the sets and costumes from the show.
The Magic of Animation : (A - Ticket)
A carbon copy of the former experience at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Zootopia : City Chasers : (C - Ticket)
A Roger Rabbit style dark ride, guests drive through Zootopia looking for a black panther that has gone savage. There are various chases, and even an encounter with Mr.Big himself.
The World of Pixar :
An indoor subland part of Animation Avenue.
The Scarefloor : (D - Ticket)
The much sought after Door coaster is brought to life as guests go through the doors are at Monsters Inc. This is a hanging coaster, and has fastpass.
Monsters Inc. : Comedy Club : (C - Ticket)
A carbon copy of the Laugh Floor at Magic Kingdom
Mike’s House : (A - Ticket)
A meet and greet are for Mike and Sulley.
Slinky Dog Spin : (A - Ticket)
A carbon copy of the ride at Walt Disney Studios Paris.
Woody’s Roundup : (B - Ticket)
A whip style ride like Mater's Junkyard Jamboree, here guests go around a Western town looking for Jessie's lost lasso with Woody and Bullseye.
Buzz Lightyear: To the Rescue! : (E - Ticket)
A new take on the classic attraction, guests are enlisted as Space Rangers, fight off evil aliens and robots until you reach Emperor Zurg. This version of the ride utilizes user controlled spinning, removable guns, Augmented Reality, Animatronics, Static Figures, Screens, and Physical Sets to become the ultimate Buzz Lightyear ride. This ride offers Fastpass.
The Toy Box : (A - Ticket)
The Toy Box serves as the Meet and Greet location for Woody and Buzz Lightyear.
Turtle Talk with Crush (A - Ticket)
A carbon copy of the Epcot attraction, but with two theaters.
Adventures through the Reef (C - Ticket)
Using a Peoplemover system, guest ride the currents with Mr. Ray as they learn about coral reefs, and play hide and seek with Nemo and his friends.
Bing Bong’s Friendly Flyers (A - Ticket)
A Dumbo style spinner where guests board oen of Big Bong's Song powered wagons, and fly around him a memory tower showcasing some of his favorite memories of him and Riley.
Adventures thru Imaginationland (B - Ticket)
Boarding trains similar to appereance of those of Heilmich's Chew Chew Train, but with a unicorn motif; guests go on a tour of Imaginationland hosted by Princess Fairy Unicorn. Various scenes will include Cloud City, French Fry Forest, and the Imaginary Boyfriend Maker Machine are just some of the highlights of this fun yet simple ride.
The Headquarters (A - Ticket)
Guests can go up to Headquarters, and meet Joy and Sadness.
Meet and Greets :
Nick or Judy at Zootopia Film Set
Mike and Sulley at The World of Pixar : The Land of Monsters
Woody and Buzz Lightyear at The World of Pixar : The Land of Toys
Joy and Sadness at The World of Pixar : The Land of Emotions
Wreck It – Ralph at The Magic of Animation
Jack from Disney’s Gigantic at The Magic of Animation
Miguel from Disney*Pixar’s Coco at The Magic of Animation
Stores :
In Character
Monsters Inc. Giftshop (The Scarefloor Giftshop)
Space Ranger Landing (Buzz Lightyear : To the Rescue! Giftshop)
Hamm’s Treasures
Dory’s Shell Shack
Dream Studios Memorabilia
Restaurants :
The Potato Head Snack Corner (Healthy Snacks - Counter Service)
Harryhausen’s Express (Japanese - Table Service)
Dream Studios Catering Company (American - Quick Service)
Animator’s Palette (World - Table Service)
I'm not too fond of the 'studio' park enviorment. It just seems like an excuse to put many properties together. You need a more immersive park to draw me and other customers in, especially after the PR disaster of WDS.
There are a few other flaws here too. I'm not too keen on having a Gangster ride being the primary attraction. It isn't a big anchor to draw crowds in, like Marvel or Star Wars would be. Also, what's with this La La Land thing? I doubt it's even owned by Disney, plus the movie wasn't too good anyhow.
