Does anyone know if the official selling off of MGM will now push forward the change in name of the Disney M.G.M. Studios?
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MGM no more?
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RSoxNo1
Well-Known Member
In the movie production industry the MGM name is being retired with the exception of existing titles and series'. Because disney has the rights to build attractions for certain movie based rides and shows, it would not suprise me if they formally change the name of the park to Disney's Studios as opposed to MGM Studios.
DisneyWorld30th
Active Member
I personally don't think they will ever change it!
The park has been opened over 15 years with the name MGM. Most people, including cast members refer to this park as MGM.
I think they will keep the name!
The park has been opened over 15 years with the name MGM. Most people, including cast members refer to this park as MGM.
I think they will keep the name!
Legacy
Well-Known Member
The name will be changing. They have been in the process of weening it out of the park for the last 2-3 years. Most people will still call it MGM, but that's a bridge Disney doesn't really have to worry about. I would expect a big announcement about the change in association with Epcot's 25th.DisneyWorld30th said:
The name will be officially gone by June the 27th. This the date the original 20 year contract with MGM/UA runs out, and even if MGM still was in one piece it is unlikely the management would extend it - Disney virtually walked away with the rights they received, even with special clauses regarding Oz and James Bond, much to the anger of MGM top brass (when they found how little Disney had been able to spend they did everything they could to pull out. Disney threatened litigation, and by law they DID own what they had bought for a knock down price). After this Disney and MGM/UA were as friendly as Eisner and Roy Disney.
I bet every visitor who ever went to D-MGM still calls it `MGM` though. I know I will!
I bet every visitor who ever went to D-MGM still calls it `MGM` though. I know I will!
Kadee
New Member
The name change has been in the works for some time now, hasn't it? Last time I was at WDW in 2001, most all CMs I encountered and signs referred to MGM as Disney Studios and so did the resort channel in the hotels. I still call it MGM because it is faster to say than Disney Studios and it has become habit.
ArchiDanDisney
Member
In all likelihood the name will be changing to The Disney Studios.
askmike1
Member
The name change is already gradually occuring, although naturally people will still refer to it as MGM (heck, people still call Epcot 'EPCOT CENTER'). In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if most of the people on this message board still say 'EPCOT Center', 'Disney Village', 'Dixie Landings', and 'Wedway'. When NY Street turns into Streets of America, we are most likely still going to say NY Street. It's something Disney can't/nore cares to control. New merchandice is starting to just have Disney Studios on it. Really, the only major things that have Disney-MGM Studios on it are the park signs and Time Guides.
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remingtonsteele
New Member
As a CM,we are required to call the park either "the Studios" or "Disney/MGM Studios", never "MGM" or "MGM Studios." As far as the name change, promotional videos call it "Disney Studios", but supposedly that is for international guests' benefit. Most talk around the park says the name will not change soon, as the agreement is easily renewable on Disney's end. MGM's sale will not effect the park, the change will be up to Disney.
NemoRocks78
Seized
rct247 said:
I doubt that'd happen.....it's the same thing as Universal Studios Florida.
If they're going to change the name, change it to the Walt Disney Studios ---
and don't forget Walt.
The new name would be "The Walt Disney Studios." It's the same name as the park in Paris. You can easilly find the new logo all over the park on everything from martini glasses to T-Shirts. But you won't see any official name change happen all at once...
If it changes, it will be over the course of the next year or two. There's simply too much signage to change.
If it changes, it will be over the course of the next year or two. There's simply too much signage to change.
Jekyll Baker
New Member
I bought a cool t-shirt there in Sept 2003 (Black & white Mickey head/film projector logo on a dark gray shirt) and it says "The Walt Disney Studios" - yes, the "Walt Disney" is much bolder than "The" and "Studios"