MI2 Greenlighted! DHS Coaster Too?

[DocMcHulk]

The car design appeared on the hub for 30 minutes to a few hours a year or so ago. They were promptly removed.

I seem to remember a blog had this pic online (Maybe JIm Hill? not sure)

 

[Next Big Thing]

According to @, soundstage 1 isnt going to be used this year as usual. This could be a sign that maybe something is about to happen with the MI coaster.

 

[SeaCastle]

A permit for mechanical worked was filed for Soundstage One today. The permit also mentions Soundstage One is also getting re-roofed. Before everyone gets their hopes up, keep in mind that the permit was filed by the Walt Disney World Company, not Imagineering.

 

[WDW Vacationer]

It has been reported that Soundstage 1 will not be used during Star Wars Weekends to sell merchandise,but rather it will be at the AFI Showcase.

This could be for the permits filed,or MI work. Something to keep us wondering until then!

 

[jt04]

It has been reported that Soundstage 1 will not be used during Star Wars Weekends to sell merchandise,but rather it will be at the AFI Showcase.

This could be for the permits filed,or MI work. Something to keep us wondering until then!

Well if it isn't being used for SWW then that could be interesting indeed. I still contend that this needs to be open before the FLE opens to alleviate congestion at the MK. The FLE is designed for a younger demographic and folks with slightly older children would just crowd the FLE. However, if an MI attraction in addition to ST2 are added to a park that already has RnRC and ToT, then those families would be much more likely to go to DHS.

By the way, I think that this is the long term (and clever) strategy for WDW. The MK being primarily designed for young families and DHS catering to families with teens. It's a great way to even out the crowds and I hope that is the strategy they continue with.

 

[Grlwonder]

Honestly I thought a coaster based on the hanging door storage would be more thrilling and entertaining.

Yes, I believe that's the part I was talking about, I just didn't know what to call it. :lookaroun The door storage where they were flying around and going through door to door to get to boo's door is what I meant. Is that what you meant too??

 

[WDW Vacationer]

Well if it isn't being used for SWW then that could be interesting indeed. I still contend that this needs to be open before the FLE opens to alleviate congestion at the MK. The FLE is designed for a younger demographic and folks with slightly older children would just crowd the FLE. However, if an MI attraction in addition to ST2 are added to a park that already has RnRC and ToT, then those families would be much more likely to go to DHS.

By the way, I think that this is the long term (and clever) strategy for WDW. The MK being primarily designed for young families and DHS catering to families with teens. It's a great way to even out the crowds and I hope that is the strategy they continue with.

Absolutely not. You can't target one park for each age group. That is a clever strategy if you want to lose guests.:wave:

 

[jt04]

Absolutely not. You can't target one park for each age group. That is a clever strategy if you want to lose guests.:wave:

Sorry, I disagree. Obviously they don't intend to create exclusive parks, just skew attendence. MGM was designed that way from the beginning anyway IMO. It's brilliant if you really think about it. I just don't see the downside to trying to even out park visitors at each of the 4 parks. It will create a better experience for all if done properly.

 

[WDW Vacationer]

Sorry, I disagree. Obviously they don't intend to create exclusive parks, just skew attendence. MGM was designed that way from the beginning anyway IMO. It's brilliant if you really think about it. I just don't see the downside to trying to even out park visitors at each of the 4 parks. It will create a better experience for all if done properly.

Or,you could even the age draws for each park. That way,people are more likely to visit all 4,not just one or 2. That equals TDOs favorite thing....$$$

 

[_Scar]

Or,you could even the age draws for each park. That way,people are more likely to visit all 4,not just one or 2. That equals TDOs favorite thing....$$$

That's why we are getting the new Fantasyland.

 

[jt04]

Or,you could even the age draws for each park. That way,people are more likely to visit all 4,not just one or 2. That equals TDOs favorite thing....$$$

Again, the design is not meant to create exclusive parks for different age groups. It's to create incentives for people to visit other parks and stay longer to even out the number--not keeping them from spending time at all four parks. WDW has an advantage no other resorts have in this regard including TDR.

So I expect DHS will continue to add more thrilling rides. BTW, I think the Kim Possible Adventure at WS was designed specifically to draw numbers from the MK. So it's not just DHS.

 

[Lee]

That's why we are getting the new Fantasyland.

No, I disagree.
The FLE will skew that's park's offerings to the younger side of the demographic.

 

[Studios Fan]

No, I disagree.
The FLE will skew that's park's offerings to the younger side of the demographic.

I agree. MK needs a thrill ride to help even things out. Of course DHS needs family rides. I think that is one of the major reasons TSMM is so incredibly popular. It partly is capacity-based (i.e. there is not enough capacity on the ride), but it also has to do with the fact that there is very little else for younger kids to do at DHS.

 

[WDWFigment]

Well if it isn't being used for SWW then that could be interesting indeed. I still contend that this needs to be open before the FLE opens to alleviate congestion at the MK. The FLE is designed for a younger demographic and folks with slightly older children would just crowd the FLE. However, if an MI attraction in addition to ST2 are added to a park that already has RnRC and ToT, then those families would be much more likely to go to DHS.

By the way, I think that this is the long term (and clever) strategy for WDW. The MK being primarily designed for young families and DHS catering to families with teens. It's a great way to even out the crowds and I hope that is the strategy they continue with.

Again, the design is not meant to create exclusive parks for different age groups. It's to create incentives for people to visit other parks and stay longer to even out the number--not keeping them from spending time at all four parks. WDW has an advantage no other resorts have in this regard including TDR.

So I expect DHS will continue to add more thrilling rides. BTW, I think the Kim Possible Adventure at WS was designed specifically to draw numbers from the MK. So it's not just DHS.

I know contradictions are almost your posting style (right up there with cryptic and ambiguous statements), but I thought I would point out how the bolded in the first post of yours contradicts the bolded in the second (I know you'll probably respond with yet another ambiguous statement that somehow "clears" it all up, but oh well).

In the first post, you're indicating that DHS should cater to families with teens so that those families don't cause crowds at MK, and vice-a-versa with families with young children going to MK.

In the second post, you're indicating that the parks should just be skewed to certain demographics, and somehow this will cause people to spend more time on property (I won't question the dubious nature of the second assertion). The problem is, if there is only a skewing, and people are still visiting each park, how is your first assertion being met? If families are still visiting each of the four parks, how does that alleviate congestion at any of them? Everyone is still visiting both DHS and MK, right?

 

[jt04]

I know contradictions are almost your posting style (right up there with cryptic and ambiguous statements), but I thought I would point out how the bolded in the first post of yours contradicts the bolded in the second (I know you'll probably respond with yet another ambiguous statement that somehow "clears" it all up, but oh well).

In the first post, you're indicating that DHS should cater to families with teens so that those families don't cause crowds at MK, and vice-a-versa with families with young children going to MK.

In the second post, you're indicating that the parks should just be skewed to certain demographics, and somehow this will cause people to spend more time on property (I won't question the dubious nature of the second assertion). The problem is, if there is only a skewing, and people are still visiting each park, how is your first assertion being met? If families are still visiting each of the four parks, how does that alleviate congestion at any of them? Everyone is still visiting both DHS and MK, right?

I never mentioned anything about "on property" vs "off property". That is an entirely different discussion that is not relevant to this thread.

Stitch Kingdom posted a very informative article today that breaks down park figures for 2009. There is a link to the source material that has some amazing graphics worth checking out.

The MK numbers are way ahead of the other 3 parks at WDW. Splash Mountain was essentially the last major addition to the MK. I believe that was quite sometime ago (sarcastic understatement). Do yourself a favor and make a list of attractions outside the MK that have been built since. And yet the numbers of guests still often overwhelm the MK.

Disney will continue to add to the other parks until those numbers even out. Creating options for older demographics is an obvious answer. That is why you don't hear of any thrill rides being considered for the MK. Alien Encounter was removed and Stitch added. Timekeeper left and the Laugh Floor was added. Toad left and Pooh was added. SWSA was made decidedly less "scarey". The more intense Haunted Mansion was nixed. The louder effects in the stretch room were even eliminated after the last refurb. The Pirates were toned down and made more kid friendly. The massive SM super coaster was nixed and games were added to the queue.

The MK is the child (under 10) friendlier park by design. And I'm convinced they will continue with this strategy. That is just good business and the best way to keep guests happy. Hence the FLE goes to the MK and, most likely, a Monsters coaster and ST2 for DHS.

 

[Random Vids Inc]

I don't see the attraction coming of this. Maybe if the sequel is a hit we'll see the attraction greenlit.

 

[_Scar]

No, I disagree.
The FLE will skew that's park's offerings to the younger side of the demographic.

I agree. MK needs a thrill ride to help even things out. Of course DHS needs family rides. I think that is one of the major reasons TSMM is so incredibly popular. It partly is capacity-based (i.e. there is not enough capacity on the ride), but it also has to do with the fact that there is very little else for younger kids to do at DHS.

The park is supposed to be the 100% family friendly park out there.

And it's Fantasyland! It's for the young at heart! :brick:

 

[lebeau]

Of course DHS needs family rides. I think that is one of the major reasons TSMM is so incredibly popular. It partly is capacity-based (i.e. there is not enough capacity on the ride), but it also has to do with the fact that there is very little else for younger kids to do at DHS.

Quoted for truth.

AK could benefit from a couple dark rides too. We didn't even bother visiting AK on our last trip because there was nothing our 5-year-old wanted to do there.

 

[PhilharMagician]

According to @, soundstage 1 isnt going to be used this year as usual. This could be a sign that maybe something is about to happen with the MI coaster.

It has been reported that Soundstage 1 will not be used during Star Wars Weekends to sell merchandise,but rather it will be at the AFI Showcase.

This could be for the permits filed,or MI work. Something to keep us wondering until then!

I thought they moved the the merch location out of SS1 last year?

 

[Lee]

The park is supposed to be the 100% family friendly park out there.

No. It's not.
It's supposed to have something for everyone, not everything for everyone.
(See: Disneyland)
Dumbing the MK down to kid level is a horrible mistake.