DHS Monster Inc Land Coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios

[WowFactor]

Ok. Legitimate question. What is going on with so many people who haven't posted for years suddenly becoming quite active since or around this D23? I've looked at a good number of profiles like this in these threads. I'd genuinely like to know, as it just seems very odd.

Odd indeed but legit.
This is the first D23 since we saw the real shape of Epic. Everyone was anxiously awaiting Disney's response, which was very positive until fans discovered the costs, cuts and sacrifices in attractions and parts of the park that matter too much to WDW's legacy. Since then everyone has been complaining all over the internet

 

[JohnD]

Talked to Scott Gustin yesterday as we recorded another episode for my podcast. The new episode will go live likely Saturday morning.

But he did mention something that I haven't heard yet. He did hear that somebody in the know was kicking around ideas rerouting the entrance for Muppets and they would have to build back behind it. I'm paraphrasing here, but maybe it's something they are wrestling with.

But Scott admitted they don't know how "Disney" can do it, if there is even space to do it.

Just change the entrance to where the trees are just before going into GE. Close the entrance inside MC and retheme to Monsters. As for the exit, guests would have to be routed to their right and walk alongside the building rather than left into MC as occurs now.

 

[Streetway]

Same here, he seems super convinced. Which leads me to hold out just a small bit of hope.

Like, I know he’s been wrong before, but this is everyone. He’s been saying “Disney knows how much we like muppetvision”, but idk if I trust him on that. What could he have possibly seen or heard that could have convinced him otherwise? Like so many people would be wrong.

 

[HauntedPirate]

Is there a way to expand Galaxy's Edge toward the starcruiser?

According to Google Maps, deconstruction of GE and the Starcruiser has begun. No word on what will replace it.

I would have thought we'd have reports from those in DHS that GE is no more, but maybe our news cycle is a bit slow today.

 

[marni1971]

Just to point out this looks similar to an earlier version of the door coaster. That one fitted inside studio one (which became the TSM 3rd track) and front foyer with a bit more spill.

 

[Streetway]

I mean yeah I suppose. Designed to fit in a small space?

Just to point out this looks similar to an earlier version of the door coaster. That one fitted inside studio one (which became the TSM 3rd track) and front foyer.

 

[Surferboy567]

Just to point out this looks similar to an earlier version of the door coaster. That one fitted inside studio one (which became the TSM 3rd track) and front foyer with a bit more spill.

I really hope it’s a big and expansive coaster and area. I don’t want to see a half baked version of such a potentially great attraction. The factory is huge alone.

 

[doctornick]

In this case, they may replace an area with one show with an area with a show and coaster.

So are you hearing that there is going to be a monsters show too? My feeling on this changes dramatically if there is more than one real attraction

 

[HauntedPirate]

A coaster and a show. Aka. The Iger Special©. Underbuild and call it a "mini-land". Hopefully they maintain the 5-1 ratio of shops and restaurants to rides.

 

[Surferboy567]

So are you hearing that there is going to be a monsters show too? My feeling on this changes dramatically if there is more than one real attraction

Harry’s as well right?

Would really like sushi in the studios.

 

[Charlie The Chatbox Ghost]

Far more employee facilities behind Launch Bay. And building a temporary exit isn’t a big deal. Been done many times at WDW.

Oh whoops, I missed the temporary part!

 

[ToTBellHop]

So are you hearing that there is going to be a monsters show too? My feeling on this changes dramatically if there is more than one real attraction

There is a show concept (not MILF) but not sure it was approved.

 

[Charlie The Chatbox Ghost]

At this point I am wondering what has convinced Tom so much when literally all other signs point otherwise.

You and me both!

 

[marni1971]

I really hope it’s a big and expansive coaster and area. I don’t want to see a half baked version of such a potentially great attraction. The factory is huge alone.

Previous versions weren’t massive and this doesn’t look hugely dissimilar.

 

[jason976]

At this point, I feel pretty convinced this is not going into Animation Courtyard. Otherwise, they would have told us.

I think they would have told us either way if they knew. I think the lack of info truly means they haven’t made the final decision.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Harry’s as well right?

Would really like sushi in the studios.

Harry’s is included. No idea if it will actually have sushi or something more playful.

 

[Surferboy567]

I think they would have told us either way if they knew. I think the lack of info truly means they haven’t made the final decision.

It’s also not that crazy to believe they haven’t made a decision. As dumb as that sounds, we have seen weirder things happen.

 

[Surferboy567]

Previous versions weren’t massive and this doesn’t look hugely dissimilar.

Gotcha, maybe they can make it work but that seems disappointing for such a massive space in the movie.

 

[Streetway]

You and me both!

Is it the “parking” stuff?

 

[mikejs78]

A coaster and a show. Aka. The Iger Special©. Underbuild and call it a "mini-land". Hopefully they maintain the 5-1 ratio of shops and restaurants to rides.

Muppets aside, what's wrong with that? Of there is indeed a new show to replace muppets, plus a new D ticket attraction with 1600-1700 pph, and theming to tie it together, that's a net gain for the Studios.

I'd prefer muppets stay. But if they do have plans for behind AC that they couldn't fit anywhere else, I can see why they would do this.

Still, I wonder if it would have been feasible to have the entrance to Monsters just beyond muppets, so you keep Muppets courtyard and everything there, but just build new beyond that.