Is the clock ticking on the Sorcerer Mickey Hat icon at the Studios? YES!

[LAKid53]

What's sad is that there are probably some people who would love that.

Then I will have to just dig that proton pack out of my garage and that will be the end of that!

 

[BrerJon]

Then I will have to just dig that proton pack out of my garage and that will be the end of that!

Mmm, Smores.

 

[LAKid53]

Mmm, Smores.

Lots and lots of smores......

 

[Sam Magic]

I think temporary structures meant for celebrations are okay, but when those 'temporary' structures stick around 15 years after the celebration ended, then it becomes a problem. I hope the 60'th decorations are more tasteful and elegant.

 

[LAKid53]

I think temporary structures meant for celebrations are okay, but when those 'temporary' structures stick around 15 years after the celebration ended, then it becomes a problem. I hope the 60'th decorations are more tasteful and elegant.

Me too.

 

[Sam Magic]

Me too.

The birthday castle never really bothered me anyways, it was nice for the time it existed and I'm glad it's gone. Same thing with the 50th overlay.

 

[Communicore]

I loved the castle cake! I was a CM during that time and I even bought the shirt with the cake design as a memento.

 

[marni1971]

nn

Don't have problem with whimsy and fun, I like whimsy and fun. I do, though, have a problem with turning an icon into a Pepto Bismal pink tacky birthday cake.....

As did a huge amount of guests who complained.

Which is why it's never been repeated.

 

[marni1971]

Replacing the hat with a stage??



This would not be a smart move. I hope this forever remains a rumour. Please.

Now an open air stage that's slightly higher than a planter, that fits the area and the theme, with retractable lighting trusses and well placed and themed control booths could be another matter. Kind of like that other park has infront of its icon.

 

[The Empress Lilly]

Just show them this and see if they still feel the same way....



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"Do you wanna build an icon?"

"Ray, turn on your proton pack, and remember, don't cross the beams!"

I think if you polled park visitors a vast majority would be in favour of this.

 

[mm121]

Is this your speculation or do you have some sort of info on where they would move it to?

just my own imagineering, just think it would be great if they could find solutions to space issues to allow new, without completely destroying the old

Yup originally it was going to be put in place for Walt's 100th birthday, be a bit larger but more temporary, contain One Man's Dream inside, and have ferris wheels in the 'ears'. It would be situated where the bag check is now, outside the front of the park, as a temporary exhibit - note the Chinese Theater *far* in the distance in the original concept art, not concealed in any way.

really love this idea, woulda been cool to see it incorprated into DS, though their a few years too late as now orlando is getting the orlando eye

 

[Next Big Thing]

Guardians of the Galaxy had the extended preview inside a Disney Park, but Jim Hill reported that the in theater effects weren't used in Florida because that would put it closer to an attraction and potentially result in issues. I don't know enough about the language here to see what's permissible. Guardians of the Galaxy would essentially be made into the Avengers family by Disney. In doing so, would that negate their usage in the parks?

The contract is only based on the comics I believe, so what happens in the MCU has no bearing from my knowledge.

Also, is there any chance that Disney retheme's the facade of GMR to the El Capitan, seeing as Disney owns the theatre? I'm hoping not since I love it the way it is now, but I wouldn't put it past them trying to promote what they own (after all, that's why the parks were created in the first place).

 

[Matt_Black]

You mean this?

It's a big box.

 

[Next Big Thing]

The Chinese Theater isn't uniquely Disney the way the Earful tower is

I have a feeling the earful tower is going to have a nice meeting with a bulldozer next year.

Unless they move it, there's no point in keeping it.

 

[ChrisFL]

The birthday castle never really bothered me anyways, it was nice for the time it existed and I'm glad it's gone. Same thing with the 50th overlay.

I liked the 50th overlay, it was really tastefully done IMO

 

[ChrisFL]

It was going to be an attraction with the ears as ferris wheels, but I believe the attractions people didn't want to pay for it. So merchandise basically said, "'We'll take it!" Here's the concept art:

If I'm not mistaken this was going at the entrance of the park and you'd enter through one man's dream or some variant.

That seems a bit tacky

 

[Next Big Thing]

You mean this?

It's a big box.

The entrance sign is something that would fit perfectly with the area though if things were to be redone is all i'm saying. Certainly not with the way the theatre is currently, but if they changed the facade if they changed out the ride, that would make a nice entry way sign. Low probability, but I wouldn't 100% rule it out. You never can with Disney.

 

[BrerJon]

That seems a bit tacky

I agree, although less tacky than what we got though.

 

[EagleScout610]

I have a feeling the earful tower is going to have a nice meeting with a bulldozer next year.

Unless they move it, there's no point in keeping it.

OMG!! Disney should NEVER get rid of the earful tower!

 

[Next Big Thing]

OMG!! Disney should NEVER get rid of the earful tower!

I'm not saying I WANT them to get rid of it, but they seem to want to our the "Studios" theme, plus it's back in an area that's currently inaccessible to guests (although may eventually be expanded as a part of Pixar.

Point is, it doesn't really fit all that well with the park anymore. Back when Ryan Gosling and JT were back there buddying it up? Sure. But these days, there is no "Studio" anymore. Even the faux studio elements are being cut out (American Idol Experience, Jack Sparrow, Studio Backlot Tour)