News Monster Inc Land Coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios

[ParkPeeker]

And to bring this back to Monsters, the last thing Disney needs after GotG and Tron is another coaster-in-a-box with an IP loosely slapped on top.

But unlike Gotg and Tron this isn’t a coaster in a box with IP loosely slapped on top. It’s quite literally the inside of the factory. The art and model point to a very accurate replica of not only the door vault, but also the scare/laugh floor. Everything is a recognizable and specific location. The ride concept art/model makes it clear that it’s not just some arbitrary indoor factory space with monster themed doors, there’s nothing loose about it.

 

[ChrisFL]

But unlike Gotg and Tron this isn’t a coaster in a box with IP loosely slapped on top. It’s quite literally the inside of the factory. The art and model point to a very accurate replica of not only the door vault, but also the scare/laugh floor. Everything is a recognizable and specific location. The ride concept art/model makes it clear that it’s not just some arbitrary indoor factory space with monster themed doors, there’s nothing loose about it.

I'm going to wait until the final product. GOTG was supposed to have a LOT more than we got

 

[DarkMetroid567]

We all have opinions. I don’t think it cracks the top 15 (Rise does). It’s in the top 5 at EPCOT, I suppose.

What Guardians offers, other non-Disney and non-Uni parks do better and in more volume. The theming adds very little to it.

I’ll bite: I’m not the biggest Cosmic Rewind fan and prefer TRON, but what are some examples of better attractions re: what Guardians offers?

My go-to thoughts are Time Traveler and Ride to Happiness, which are incredible rides but understandably would never fly at a Disney park.

 

[GoofGoof]

But unlike Gotg and Tron this isn’t a coaster in a box with IP loosely slapped on top. It’s quite literally the inside of the factory. The art and model point to a very accurate replica of not only the door vault, but also the scare/laugh floor. Everything is a recognizable and specific location. The ride concept art/model makes it clear that it’s not just some arbitrary indoor factory space with monster themed doors, there’s nothing loose about it.

Yeah, this ride sorta had urban legend status around here. Lot of people talked it up all the way back to the Spirited days.

 

[doctornick]

I'm going to wait until the final product. GOTG was supposed to have a LOT more than we got

It’s interesting but based on details on the ride and even ride photos/video, the ride might seem only okay at best. But it truly is way more than the sum of its parts. It’s just such an actual phenomenal experience when it doesn’t seem like it should be. And going in I thought it really missed the vibe of the Guardians (captured quite well in Mission Breakout), but Cosmic Rewind actually fit the property really well. It really doesn’t deserve to be as good as it is. Even my non thrill ride favoring elderly mother loves CR.

It’s certainly more expensive that it should have been, but I can easily say it’s the best coaster Disney has ever built and it just perfectly hits a balance the level of intensity for a Disney park. It knocked Everest off the top spot for me for favorite Disney coaster.

I just wish they would take it off VQ so you can ride it repeatedly if desired and willing to wait.

 

[TrainsOfDisney]

It’s certainly more expensive that it should have been, but I can easily say it’s the best coaster Disney has ever built and it just perfectly hits a balance the level of intensity for a Disney park. It knocked Everest off the top spot for me for favorite Disney coaster.

Everest is tricky cause without all the working effects it is not as good as it should be - but I think it’s still #1 for me.

There are definitely some really cool moments on rewind - I’m excited to see what Tokyo does with the concept combined with space mountain.

 

[Quietmouse]

Cosmic rewind is the type of experience that I have never felt on a ride at Disney. Really, anywhere honestly. It’s not even necessarily about the mechanics of the ride or the theming, but the sheer emotion you get. It’s truly something that’s hard to describe, especially to someone whose never gotten a chance to ride it.

I hate to be hyperbolic about rides, but it’s genuinely a ride that I could only describe as, “transcending”.

 

[Moth]

Cosmic Rewind specifically with "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" is a transcending experience.

 

[Homemade Imagineering]

Cosmic Rewind specifically with "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" is a transcending experience.

Last time I went to Epcot w my family, I woke up extra early on our last day at Epcot & rope dropped the park. Reserved a virtual queue for gotg first thing in the morning & was the first group that day. I ended up getting Everybody Wants to Rule the World by myself & my entire family was angry they missed out on it & slept in although the previous day we got September our first ride which was pretty great

 

[bwr827]

Last time I went to Epcot w my family, I woke up extra early on our last day at Epcot & rope dropped the park. Reserved a virtual queue for gotg first thing in the morning & was the first group that day. I ended up getting Everybody Wants to Rule the World by myself & my entire family was angry they missed out on it & slept in although the previous day we got September our first ride which was pretty great

Snooze they lose. Well done.

I’ve ridden Cosmic twice and got September both times. If they would finally open a standby line, maybe I’d have a better shot at different songs.

 

[djlaosc]

Going back to Launch Bay...

If they wanted to keep the Darth Vader/Chewbacca/BB-8 Meet and Greets around, but didn't want to use space such as Vacation Fun, Meet Olaf at Celebrity Spotlight and Meet Mickey and Minnie at Red Carpet Dreams, could they use the Galactic Starcruiser in a way similar to Rafiki's Planet Watch at Disney's Animal Kingdom, or Hogwarts Express at Universal Studios/Islands of Adventure? Do the insides still exist?

They could either use the buses that they were using for transport to/from the hotel, or build something to replace it, like a peoplemover/train, and take people over to the Galactic Starcruiser.

Host the meet and greets there, reopen The Crown of Corellia Dining Room (either quick service or table service with reservations) and The Sublight Lounge (could use reservations like Oga's Cantina and Space 220 Lounge if required), sell different Star Wars merchandise.

Would allow them to use what they have already built, instead of standing there empty, keep the attractions that they already have, expand the park, and remove the Launch Bay for further expansion.

 

[RosR9]

So, a little off topic but not too much... I really hope that if Disney brings that Coco ride to WDW (and I hope they do) that they bring it to DHS. It seems like the perfect kind of ride that DHS needs and I wouldn't mind having a Mexico-ish miniland at DHS even though it would be repetitive with the other parks. I know it is more likely to go into MK as part of a later BTMRR expansion (but who knows) but it was definitely the "thing" at D23 that strikes me as the best fit for DHS's needs.

Harrrrrd agree. Super bummed we didn’t get coco here!!

 

[MisterPenguin]

Going back to Launch Bay...

If they wanted to keep the Darth Vader/Chewbacca/BB-8 Meet and Greets around, but didn't want to use space such as Vacation Fun, Meet Olaf at Celebrity Spotlight and Meet Mickey and Minnie at Red Carpet Dreams, could they use the Galactic Starcruiser in a way similar to Rafiki's Planet Watch at Disney's Animal Kingdom, or Hogwarts Express at Universal Studios/Islands of Adventure? Do the insides still exist?

They could either use the buses that they were using for transport to/from the hotel, or build something to replace it, like a peoplemover/train, and take people over to the Galactic Starcruiser.

Host the meet and greets there, reopen The Crown of Corellia Dining Room (either quick service or table service with reservations) and The Sublight Lounge (could use reservations like Oga's Cantina and Space 220 Lounge if required), sell different Star Wars merchandise.

Would allow them to use what they have already built, instead of standing there empty, keep the attractions that they already have, expand the park, and remove the Launch Bay for further expansion.

If they're never going to build the TSR restaurant, they can build a M&G there.

Or, they can convert the store attached to MV3D to a M&G.

Or they can kick out the M&Gs in the spaces you mentioned and find a new home for them, especially the one right across from Star Tours.

 

[ChrisFL]

Going back to Launch Bay...

If they wanted to keep the Darth Vader/Chewbacca/BB-8 Meet and Greets around, but didn't want to use space such as Vacation Fun, Meet Olaf at Celebrity Spotlight and Meet Mickey and Minnie at Red Carpet Dreams, could they use the Galactic Starcruiser in a way similar to Rafiki's Planet Watch at Disney's Animal Kingdom, or Hogwarts Express at Universal Studios/Islands of Adventure? Do the insides still exist?

Knowing Disney's track record, the insides are probably 90% intact unless they already have plans for it, or found some way to sell off/re-use some things.

 

[nickys]

Knowing Disney's track record, the insides are probably 90% intact unless they already have plans for it, or found some way to sell off/re-use some things.

I thought there had been a permit for the interior, which some took to be dismantling.

 

[sedati]

If they're never going to build the TSR restaurant, they can build a M&G there.

Or, they can convert the store attached to MV3D to a M&G.

Or they can kick out the M&Gs in the spaces you mentioned and find a new home for them, especially the one right across from Star Tours.

There are empty buildings in Galaxy’s edge are there not? One next to the garage and one opposite the cantina which was to be a clothing boutique I believe.

 

[ToTBellHop]

There are empty buildings in Galaxy’s edge are there not? One next to the garage and one opposite the cantina which was to be a clothing boutique I believe.

Those are now spaces for Kylo to cry while nuzzling grandpa’s mask.

 

[2600loop]

Going to be there in a week for our annual trip. Just wish I knew if we need to say bye to MV3D forever or not.

When in doubt better assume it’s the last time
we didn’t know at the time when we rode test track, splash mountain, the great movie ride, ellens energy adventure etc it was the last time

 

[doctornick]

There are empty buildings in Galaxy’s edge are there not? One next to the garage and one opposite the cantina which was to be a clothing boutique I believe.

There is certainly expansion space within Galaxy's Edge itself. The spot for a TSR is actually just sitting there roughed out unused next to Oga's.

 

[MouseEarsMom33]

I've been on vacation for a bit (we can all probably guess where) and haven't spent time staying up-to-date on this thread. Do we know any more details on whether Monsters is going in Muppets or Animation Courtyard?