News Monster Inc Land Coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios

[ctrlaltdel]

What do we think re: capacity? Vekoma's Family Suspended model has 650 per hour capacity (assuming 2 train ops at 20 seats per train). This looks like it will have 2 dual loading stations (only one track through the attraction though). That being said with enough block breaks you probably could send trains out into the track at 30 second intervals with the 4 loading stations. May be enough to get to 2,000/hr?

 

[Jrb1979]

No one cares about any of the original spaces at DCA. It will be about as devastating as learning a Taco Bell is being replaced with a Chick Fil-A.

To be fair only the hardcores care about original spaces at any Disney park. Disney doesn't seem to care about that fan base anymore

 

[Streetway]

I know, and that’s what gives me hope. Even though it’s inevitable, god I am going to miss muppetvision 3D. It’s like how I feel about CBMJ. I still like it, but it hits differently than the og, which I will forever miss. No replacing it. I am happy wdi cares about the muppets tho.

I guess how I would describe how I feel about a new muppet show vs MV3D.(and country bears to an extent). Sure a new car would have all the bells and whistles, top notch technology, and could even potentially be better than the old one, but you’ve become so accustomed to and love that old car so much, you’d prefer it to any new car no matter how outdated, beat up, and impractical it may get as the years go on. Yknow?

 

[Surferboy567]

What do we think re: capacity? Vekoma's Family Suspended model has 650 per hour capacity (assuming 2 train ops at 20 seats per train). This looks like it will have 2 dual loading stations (only one track through the attraction though). That being said with enough block breaks you probably could send trains out into the track at 30 second intervals with the 4 loading stations. May be enough to get to 2,000/hr?

I’m hoping it’s a massive coaster, the door vault is pretty sizable in the movie. Also, would the lights be on? They are in the movie. Are we gonna have AA’s?

Monsters really lends itself very well to this kinda thing. I’ve wanted this for years.

 

[Indy_UK]

Why oh why would the drop it in uppers courtyard which does suck in guests with the show when they have plenty of other dead areas of the park it could go and actually increase park capacity

 

[Horizons '83]

Why oh why would the drop it in uppers courtyard which does suck in guests with the show when they have plenty of other dead areas of the park it could go and actually increase park capacity

Nothing has been announced officially from Disney, I am still holding out hope for the AC vs. MC.

 

[Purduevian]

What do we think re: capacity? Vekoma's Family Suspended model has 650 per hour capacity (assuming 2 train ops at 20 seats per train). This looks like it will have 2 dual loading stations (only one track through the attraction though). That being said with enough block breaks you probably could send trains out into the track at 30 second intervals with the 4 loading stations. May be enough to get to 2,000/hr?

I'm going to guess pretty high. The only coaster I can think of that kinda has 4 load stations is Space mountain. Those trains only hold 6 people each.

 

[wdwmagic]

What do we think re: capacity? Vekoma's Family Suspended model has 650 per hour capacity (assuming 2 train ops at 20 seats per train). This looks like it will have 2 dual loading stations (only one track through the attraction though). That being said with enough block breaks you probably could send trains out into the track at 30 second intervals with the 4 loading stations. May be enough to get to 2,000/hr?

I think the goal is something around 1700

 

[Starship824]

The artwork that Disney introduced still shows water to the side of BTMRR.

Yeah and they didn't even mention the liberty bell. Just said they are "transforming" TSI and the River. It is possible they're keeping the top of the river although I doubt it sadly.

 

[PREMiERdrum]

I think the goal is something around 1700

Ancillary support is being planned for 1600-1700 actual thruput. With loading logistics on these things, I'd assume closer to 16 than 17.

 

[wdwmagic]

Why oh why would the drop it in uppers courtyard which does suck in guests with the show when they have plenty of other dead areas of the park it could go and actually increase park capacity

There are quite a few reasons that Muppets Courtyard is attractive to Disney for Monsters.

1. The area currently brings in no revenue from Lighting Lane Single, and is not likely a factor for purchases of LL Multi.
2. The area brings in next to no revenue from merchandise sales.
3. Existing restaurant infrastructure reduces costs for new restaurant.
4. The backstage area requires very little change to accommodate the coaster.
5. There are other future plans for Animation Courtyard.

 

[ToTBellHop]

I think the goal is something around 1700

That would be excellent for this ride!

 

[wdwmagic]

Ancillary support is being planned for 1600-1700 actual thruput. With loading logistics on these things, I'd assume closer to 16 than 17.

I'm in an optimistic capacity mood

 

[Jrb1979]

There are quite a few reasons that Muppets Courtyard is attractive to Disney for Monsters.

1. The area currently brings in no revenue from Lighting Lane Single, and is not likely a factor for purchases of LL Multi.
2. The area brings in next to no revenue from merchandise sales.
3. Existing restaurant infrastructure reduces costs for new restaurant.
4. The backstage area requires very little change to accommodate the coaster.
5. There are other future plans for Animation Courtyard.

Bolded is what I hate about the way those in Burbank look at the parks now. Theming and how the IP fits don't matter anymore. It's how much money can they charge people to ride these new attractions.

 

[Disney Analyst]

Here's a snip from a fairly recent map on Bing. Looks like they'll be able to accommodate an expansion there just fine.

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It not like there isn't room to expand the parking lot...
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Here’s a novel idea.

unpave paradise, and put up a parking … structure.

So much wasted space using lots. Let’s go vertical people, store cars on less land!

 

[Coaster Lover]

There are quite a few reasons that Muppets Courtyard is attractive to Disney for Monsters.

So, what's the over/under on this being added to Muppets? More or less a sure thing?

 

[disney1908]

For everyone saying why can’t Disney just build the new Monsters Inc land on a parking lot so that muppets gets saved it’s not that easy. The parking will have to be replaced and doing so requires building on wetland crossover areas. Doing that would require lots new permits dealing with wetland development. It is far easier and beneficial to the park to build over an area that is underutilized. So if it’s AC or Avenue that’s where it’s going.

 

[Streetway]

I wish they’d just move it into Magic eye if inside out isnt going there anymore. It’s been running Pixar for years.

 

[wdw71fan]

They need to fix the parks they have first. and by "fix" I mean "expand" as opposed to "replace things".

I would argue that Magic Kingdom's only need for fixing is in tomorrowland (Stitch/get rid of laugh floor)

Epcot needs Journey re-done

AK has a Dino-plan

Studios -tearing out a in use area like muppets is stupid.. Tear out the launch bay and relocate offices.. Done.

 

[doctornick]

If they want to put something new in DHS, the first most important place to build anything - without removing anything - should be here:

Period. Build there. If it's not ready to build on, don't build anything until it is ready. If you need something quicker, then spend more money and build there more quickly. And put multiple rides there.

You know what the park cannot afford? To lose anything currently running.