Overhaul of Disney's Hollywood Studios (open brainstorming)

[mharrington]

If Disney's Hollywood Studios has to abandon any and all pretense of being a studio, we should give it a new name to reinforce this. But what?

 

[comics101]

If you're going to have Hollywood Blvd, Sunset Blvd, Toon Studios (Possibly Maroon Studios??)--Includes ToonTown, Pixar Studios, Marvel Studios, Muppet Studios, LucasFilm Studios (Possibly split LucasFilm Studios in two and have SciFi Studios and Adventure Studios??), etc, Maybe Disney's Hollywood Studios or something like The Walt Disney Studios still works as the parks name...just combine Hollywood & Sunset Blvd into one land, "Hollywood Studios" or "Hollywoodland" or something like that.

The other option I can see would be Disney's Hollywood, Disney's Hollywoodland, Disney's Movieland (that's one's terrible). I think if you wanna drop studio from the name your best bet would be to just keep it Disney's Hollywood. It may also be a tad less confusing to guest, as the park's name has already changed once.

 

[mharrington]

The other option I can see would be Disney's Hollywood, Disney's Hollywoodland, Disney's Movieland (that's one's terrible). I think if you wanna drop studio from the name your best bet would be to just keep it Disney's Hollywood. It may also be a tad less confusing to guest, as the park's name has already changed once.

Disney's Hollywood is a bit simple. I was initially thinking of Disney's Hollywood Kingdom, but "Kingdom", I think, has been done to death, so I think we need to create another one. The only other one I could think of is Disney's Hollywood Adventure, but again, that one seems a bit too obvious and too plain.

 

[comics101]

Disney's Hollywood is a bit simple. I was initially thinking of Disney's Hollywood Kingdom, but "Kingdom", I think, has been done to death, so I think we need to create another one. The only other one I could think of is Disney's Hollywood Adventure, but again, that one seems a bit too obvious and too plain.

I like Disney's Hollywood Adventure...What about Disney's Hollywood Park? I don't nessacerilly think simple is bad. Personally I'm not a fan of Disney's Hollywood Kingdom. It just doesn't flow off the tounge. Hollywood Adventure is good though I think...especially cuz I tend to think of DHS and DCA as sister parks (both are small, have similar layouts, share many of the same attractions) and I think that tie will only be strengthened with once the Buena Vista area is done...

 

[mharrington]

I like Disney's Hollywood Adventure...What about Disney's Hollywood Park? I don't nessacerilly think simple is bad. Personally I'm not a fan of Disney's Hollywood Kingdom. It just doesn't flow off the tounge. Hollywood Adventure is good though I think...especially cuz I tend to think of DHS and DCA as sister parks (both are small, have similar layouts, share many of the same attractions) and I think that tie will only be strengthened with once the Buena Vista area is done...

"Park" used in the official name also seems a bit overused, I think. I guess "Hollywood Adventure" seems to work. But now another question: seeing as how you think this park and the California Adventure tend to be one in the same (somewhat), should the park be called "Disney's Hollywood Adventure" or "Disney Hollywood Adventure" (no apostrophe-S)? Should Hollywood be depicted as a state of mind, like how George Kalogridis intended for California to be a state of mind at the CA Adventure?

 

[comics101]

"Park" used in the official name also seems a bit overused, I think. I guess "Hollywood Adventure" seems to work. But now another question: seeing as how you think this park and the California Adventure tend to be one in the same (somewhat), should the park be called "Disney's Hollywood Adventure" or "Disney Hollywood Adventure" (no apostrophe-S)? Should Hollywood be depicted as a state of mind, like how George Kalogridis intended for California to be a state of mind at the CA Adventure?

There's no question it should be a state of mind, especially if you're taking away the movie studio theme. Really, the front half of the park has always been that state of mind. It's the "Hollywood that never was but always will be". If you're going to build lands that take you into movie franchises/genres then by default the park becomes an idealized state of mind.
That's kinda what Disney does in all their parks though...whether it be Main Street (no Main Street in small town america at the turn of the century was that perfect) Epcot (A perfect future in which technology helps the world unite together in peace and understanding), and I'm sure there are other examples but I'm too lazy to think em up...
As for the name, That's such a small change that I have no idea. It's barely noticable. Personally, I prefer the "'s", and I think that works better with the idea of the idealized world. It's Disney's idealized world...

 

[mharrington]

As for the name, That's such a small change that I have no idea. It's barely noticable. Personally, I prefer the "'s", and I think that works better with the idea of the idealized world. It's Disney's idealized world...

But then, isn't the California Adventure an idealized world of Disney's?

 

[comics101]

But then, isn't the California Adventure an idealized world of Disney's?

Yup, and I really don't understand the name change. Was there and explanation that I missed?

 

[champdisney]

Personally, I believe there are a lot of changes that need to be made in Hollywood Studios. I love the park but I think things are in need to be removed in order for the new attractions, shows, etc..

First, The Voyage of the Little Mermaid - This show is played out and with Ariel's Undersea Voyage approaching in the future I think it's fitting to leave this princess in the Magic Kingdom. Meanwhile I have come up with some concepts of creating a Bolt attraction. The film is great, people loved the film and Bolt himself so with that said I pictured this attraction to be based on the Bolt television show thats in the movie. Similiar to the Great American Adventure in Epcot with the stunning stage that brings the AAs to life with a 3D twist and special pyrotechnics effects.

Second, The Beauty and the Beast Stage Show - Another played out show receiving not one but two new restaurants apart of the Fantasyland expansion in MK. Seriously I think it's about time to rePrincessize Hollywood Studios and by the looks of it there is plenty of space in this area to build a major E-ticket attraction. Someone mentioned not adding any Marvel characters to the Disney parks, sorry bud but Mr. Iger didn't purchase $4.24 billion dollars worth of these Marvel Superheroes for nothing. Since this is Hollywood Blv. I would probably do something with either Iron Man or the Avengers (haven't really put much thought into it other than the fact that I know this piece of land could come in handy for a major attraction). With that being said Hollywood Blv. will be the hot spot of the park with 3 major attractions in that location.

Third, The Tram Tour - Heard rumors of it closing to make way of a Pixar Place expansion which is fine by me I just don't want a Cars attraction (we already have Test Track) unless its made differently. For Pixar attractions I would like to see maybe the Monster's Inc indoor coaster?

Fourth, The Great Movie Ride - A major rehurb is due. Remove Alien in favor for a Star Wars sequence, Remove Tarzan for a horror sequence I thought about a Nightmare on Elm Street sequence that has to do with Nancy horrified by the boiler room and Freddy mysteriously appearing from the top floor freakishly moving his clawed hand, or a sequence off of Scream. The AA themselves need to be fixed up and maybe a new storyline would do it some good.

And lastly I have come up with a totally brand new retaurant experience to be placed in Hollywood Blv. depending on the space available (maybe where the Beauty and Beast show is at).. The House of Mouse. Yes, based off the television show. You sit down in a incredibly large restaurant with a gigantic television screen with the same styled stage featured in the show, there you watch classic Disney cartoons and occasionally display a movie preview of any Disney or Pixar film. Of course having Mickey Mouse announce each cartoon, we will see the Next Gen character customes like in Dream Along with Mickey. And meeting your favorite Disney characters from past and present films (even the forgotten ones). Max will be meetable outside wearing his parking valet suit with Cruella's vehicle sitting out front.. Not to mention GREAT FOOD!!!

 

[comics101]

Personally, I believe there are a lot of changes that need to be made in Hollywood Studios. I love the park but I think things are in need to be removed in order for the new attractions, shows, etc..

First, The Voyage of the Little Mermaid - This show is played out and with Ariel's Undersea Voyage approaching in the future I think it's fitting to leave this princess in the Magic Kingdom. Meanwhile I have come up with some concepts of creating a Bolt attraction. The film is great, people loved the film and Bolt himself so with that said I pictured this attraction to be based on the Bolt television show thats in the movie. Similiar to the Great American Adventure in Epcot with the stunning stage that brings the AAs to life with a 3D twist and special pyrotechnics effects.

This one intrigues me. It's super original and I'd really love to see it further developed...It'd work perfect in the Studios

Second, The Beauty and the Beast Stage Show - Another played out show receiving not one but two new restaurants apart of the Fantasyland expansion in MK. Seriously I think it's about time to rePrincessize Hollywood Studios and by the looks of it there is plenty of space in this area to build a major E-ticket attraction. Someone mentioned not adding any Marvel characters to the Disney parks, sorry bud but Mr. Iger didn't purchase $4.24 billion dollars worth of these Marvel Superheroes for nothing. Since this is Hollywood Blv. I would probably do something with either Iron Man or the Avengers (haven't really put much thought into it other than the fact that I know this piece of land could come in handy for a major attraction). With that being said Hollywood Blv. will be the hot spot of the park with 3 major attractions in that location.

I completely agree Marvel should have a presence in Disney themeparks. That's dumb to say they have no place. But Hollywood Blvd? Hmm...I'm all for a Marvel Studios to replace the Streets of America...or at the very least, a New York Studios with a Marvel themed ride...Idk.

Third, The Tram Tour - Heard rumors of it closing to make way of a Pixar Place expansion which is fine by me I just don't want a Cars attraction (we already have Test Track) unless its made differently. For Pixar attractions I would like to see maybe the Monster's Inc indoor coaster?

Monsters Inc is going in the soundstage next to TSM...at least according to sources here on WDWmagic. I wouldn't mind seeing an Up attraction though. Something with as much detail as PotC or HM...This would require a massive show building which would fit perfectly in just the entrance area to the Backlot Tour

Fourth, The Great Movie Ride - A major rehurb is due. Remove Alien in favor for a Star Wars sequence, Remove Tarzan for a horror sequence I thought about a Nightmare on Elm Street sequence that has to do with Nancy horrified by the boiler room and Freddy mysteriously appearing from the top floor freakishly moving his clawed hand, or a sequence off of Scream. The AA themselves need to be fixed up and maybe a new storyline would do it some good.

Star Wars is an obvious choice and could work very well, but Nightmare on Elm Street isn't, and I kinda like it. I can see it in my head...I'm not sure the rights are obtainable though, and It could be deemed a little too frightening for families...although the Alien scene always used to scare the crap outta me.

Personally, I always envisioned Alien replaced with the Charlton Heston "Planet of the Apes", and Tarzan replaced with "Forrest Gump", with Tom Hanks sitting on the park bench in front of a HD LCD screen. As Forrest tells his stories, the sunny neighborhood would become his stories. So as he talks of how he met the President, fog would fill the room, and behind him on the screen would be the images of Forrest meeting the president.

And lastly I have come up with a totally brand new retaurant experience to be placed in Hollywood Blv. depending on the space available (maybe where the Beauty and Beast show is at).. The House of Mouse. Yes, based off the television show. You sit down in a incredibly large restaurant with a gigantic television screen with the same styled stage featured in the show, there you watch classic Disney cartoons and occasionally display a movie preview of any Disney or Pixar film. Of course having Mickey Mouse announce each cartoon, we will see the Next Gen character customes like in Dream Along with Mickey. And meeting your favorite Disney characters from past and present films (even the forgotten ones). Max will be meetable outside wearing his parking valet suit with Cruella's vehicle sitting out front.. Not to mention GREAT FOOD!!!

Perfect. Only suggestion is that maybe it should be put in Toontown if we were to decide to include that in the park.

Comments are in red above...

 

[comics101]

I'm sorry, double post...please ignore/delete.

 

[ScorpionX]

I believe Roger Rabbit should have some presence in the parks.

 

[champdisney]

Thanks for your feedback Comics.

For a while now I've been fantasising about a Bolt attraction to replace the Voyage of the Little Mermaid, tie the guests into the show where Dr. Calico (the green eyed man) is planning to desolate a tied up Penny by dumping her in a flame pit till Bolt comes along what seems to be out of thin air and dissolves Calico's henchmen and Calico himself. I know, sounds a bit to the point but it's an idea that I'm still working on.

I agree, I two have thought of creating a Marvel themed location to possibly take up the entire Streets of America (including Lights, Motors, Action!) I do remember plans of a ________ Tracey attraction to be made in Hollywood Blvd. but that was over 2 decades ago and maybe more. Although I am hard at work thinking what could possibly take over Beauty and the Beast.. I'll have to come back to that one. Haha, yet again I truly believe this location needs something completely new. As said before House of Mouse would fit perfectly, it will be the Studios top notch restaurant with the Studios top notch nighttime show spectacular behind it. House of Mouse can in fact work in Toon Town as well (House of Mouse fits great with either land actually) Toon Town is a place for the toons while Hollywood Blvd. is a place for stars, Mickey Mouse and the Disney Characters are toons and stars so hey doesn't matter where it ends up both those lands fit HoM great in my book!

 

[comics101]

Thanks for your feedback Comics.

For a while now I've been fantasising about a Bolt attraction to replace the Voyage of the Little Mermaid, tie the guests into the show where Dr. Calico (the green eyed man) is planning to desolate a tied up Penny by dumping her in a flame pit till Bolt comes along what seems to be out of thin air and dissolves Calico's henchmen and Calico himself. I know, sounds a bit to the point but it's an idea that I'm still working on.

I agree, I two have thought of creating a Marvel themed location to possibly take up the entire Streets of America (including Lights, Motors, Action!) I do remember plans of a ________ Tracey attraction to be made in Hollywood Blvd. but that was over 2 decades ago and maybe more. Although I am hard at work thinking what could possibly take over Beauty and the Beast.. I'll have to come back to that one. Haha, yet again I truly believe this location needs something completely new. As said before House of Mouse would fit perfectly, it will be the Studios top notch restaurant with the Studios top notch nighttime show spectacular behind it. House of Mouse can in fact work in Toon Town as well (House of Mouse fits great with either land actually) Toon Town is a place for the toons while Hollywood Blvd. is a place for stars, Mickey Mouse and the Disney Characters are toons and stars so hey doesn't matter where it ends up both those lands fit HoM great in my book!

If I'm not mistaken, I belive Tracy ride was to be located on Sunset Blvd, but Idk for sure...

Oh yeah I didn't mean HoM wouldn't be great on Hollywood Blvd...actually though, it'd be Sunset if it were replaceing B&B, which that's perfect too. Perhaps we could bring back the Stars and Cars parade, and every evening have a Joan Rivers like interviewer standing outside commenting on their clothes, etc. as the cars drive up and the characters enter the building. I really like that actually. I'm convinced hahaha HoM should be on sunset.
As for Marvel, that'd be cool, but I'm kinda thinkin that maaaybe it'd be better to do away with the Backlot Tour, build an Adventure Studios area where you'd find an Indiana Jones Rollercoaster, a Capt America EMV Jeep attraction (Capt America would find himself in the South Pacific saving American POW's during WWII), maybe there could be a PotC attraction, and then for dining perhaps we could have Rick's Cafe Americain from Casablanca...Up would be a perfect attraction to transition Pixar Studios and Adventure Studios.
Of course with a new IJ coaster would allow for the closing of stuntshow, freeing up land for a new attraction to complete the SciFi Studios.
Other Marvel attractions would be located in the New York Studios, replacing Lights Motors Action.

Oh, and I love the idea for Bolt

So lets recap. Lemme know if you guys think something should be changed/done differently or if this is kinda where you all were going too...

Disney('s) Hollywood (Adventure?) --I have no idea what the name of the park should be...This is just a concpet name, nothing official. If you have ideas please throw em out here cuz we need em! haha

Hollywoodland
I'm just wondering, does everyone agree the Sorcerer's Hat needs to be removed or at the very least relocated and the Chinese Theatre should return to being the park's centerpiece?

(Hollywood Blvd)
The Great Movie Ride
The Hollywood Brown Derby--restaurant

(Sunset Blvd)
The House of Mouse--restaurant (to replace B&B)
Tower of Terror
Rock 'n' Rollercoaster

(Echo Lake)
The American Idol Experience--Actually, I really love this attraction, but it's a bit of a stretch to say it fits with the Hollywoodland theme (though it isn't the worst stretch in the world) and it doesn't fit at all with the SciFi Studios theme.
50's PrimeTime Cafe--restaurant

Toon Studios
(Animation Ctyd)
Playhouse Disney
Magic of Disney Animation (new dark ride through classic Disney Shorts) (to replace the Animation Tour)
Bolt (to replace VotLM)
One Man's Dream

(ToonTown) (behind Bolt, OMD, and Pixar Studios)
ToonTown M&G's
Roger Rabbit's ToonTown Trolley Tour--simulator attraction...mostly because there's no room for anything else where ToonTown is being placed...

Pixar Studios
Toy Story Mania
Monsters Inc Coaster (located in old soundstage)
Up darkride (located where current Backlot Tour entrance is.

Adventure Studios (replace most of the Backlot Tour)
Captain America EMV darkride
Raiders of the Lost Ark rollercoaster
Rick's Cafe Americain--restaurant

New York Studios
Marvel attraction(s) (Xmen, Spiderman, Ironman...not sure which one(s)) (to replace LMA)
Honey I Shrunk The Kids Playset--I think there's enough room to build a new broadway theatre in this location...maybe we could bring a shortend broadway version of B&B in the park and put it in this location...I'm not totally sure though.
Enchanted Parade
Marvel M&G's

Muppet Studios
Muppet Vision 3D
Muppet darkride (to replace Mamma Melrose...maaaaybe. Actually, maybe replace the Hunchback Theatre)
The Great Gonzo's Pizza Pandamonium--restaurant (to replace PizzaPlanet)
Muppet M&G's

SciFi Studios
Star Tours
SciFi Drive-In Diner--restaurant
Backlot Express--restaurant (should be refurbished kind of like the Blockbuster Cafe in Walt Disney Studios Paris...with themed rooms based around SciFi films, for example, one room looks like the Mos Eisley Cantina, with props from the Star Wars movies...)
Sounds Dangerous
Indiana Jones Stuntshow

Now that we got that sorted out, which attractions will remain and which ones will be replaced. Up top is a list of the lands to be included in the newly rethemed park, along with a list of attractions. I replaced stuff we've already talked about replacing with new attractions (highlighted in green), and highlighted in red which old attractions I believe should be replaced...what do you guys think. And is this kinda what you were imagining or am I waaaay off?? lol

 

[Crazy Harry]

The solution to the DHS identity problem isnt trying to find the park a new identity simply because it's no longer a working movie studio. I believe the best way to fix DHS is to bring the park back to its roots. While real productions may no longer film at DHS, there's no reason that the illusion of productions filming on location can't be maintained. After all, isn't that what a Disney Park is all about? Illusions?
With that in mind, I think it's time to restore, not get rid of the Backlot Tour. New set pieces need to be built and "productions" need to be "filmed" there. I also think it may be kinda cool to turn the tour into a Jungle Cruise style ride, with sarcasm and Marc Davis humor added throughout. Also, to kick the tour up a notch, you never know what will be "filming" on your ride. Perhaps a set will be used, perhaps it won't, and it's possible to have multiple productions film at different times on each set, adding more varriation to the ride.
Due to a lack of space and PixarPlace, there's really no easy (or cheap) way to do this. The best bet would be to move Cypress and S Studio Dr, and expand that way. Reroute the tour so that it goes down a newly rethemed 1920's NY Street (as it did in the original tram tour) adding motion and excitement to that area of the park (of course some things may need to be moved around, and a few new paths/a possible bridge may have to be constructed for guest flow, but I think if done right, it would be possible to keep the MV3D ctyd open and still have this done). Of course as you drive by you may be interupting production of a picture which is "filming".
Next up, the Lights Motors Action area. LMA really is kind of a waste of space imo, and is inferior in just about every way to the Indy Stunt Show, and so I personally say do away with it, but keep the set up and make a road for the tram tour to follow onto the set, where occasionally live actors (playing directors, film crew, actors, etc) will be filming a new action movie located in a European Town. Some of the scenes in LMA will be included and filmed right in front of your eyes with you right next to the action. Then, in the newly expanded area of the park, perhaps a Western Set could be constructed, along with an Adventure set, etc, until finally you reach Catastrophe Canyon and the Grand Finale.

The other major expansion I would add to the park would be an expansion of the Muppet Ctyd, with some sort of a POTC-style dark ride (whether that be the Movie Ride or something new), a Restaurant, and LCI meet&greets.
While we're at it, reopen the Hunchback theatre as a new indoor Broadway Theatre presenting an upgraded Beauty and the Beast with costumes and songs from the actual (now closed) broadway production. Of course a new show would open in the current B&B's theatre on Sunset Blvd. Perhaps expand on the 1920's NY area too, now that S Studio Dr has been pushed back and SF st has been rethemed anyway...open a new "New York Rooftop Restaurant", where thanks to facades movie magic, it'll appear you're dining atop a rooftop in 1920's NY and a Soda Shop to go along with the Broadway Theatre...

I suppose my plan to save and expand the Backlot is pretty unrealistic, but I'm not sure where else the park can be expanded. Obviously Pixar Place needs at least one new attraction, and there's some space for perhaps a few things behind the Animation Ctyd I suppose...and of course the Parking Lot behind Indy. Idk. DHS is so difficult due to location and space...perhaps I'll draw a quick masterplan of the changes tomorrow when I have some spare time, just to make things a little more clear.

That is an amazing idea, makes me wish I though of that myself.

 

[comics101]

hahaha thanks Crazy Harry

Ok, so I'm in the middle of a concpet map to show you guys where I kinda stand on the park. Lemme know if you think something should be added or changed, and I'll make a note of it. In doing so though, I realized if we were to combine a show building with the current Narnia Walkthrough showbuilding, there'd probably be enough room for a solid D-ticket dark ride in ToonTown, but everywhere else it's reeeeally tight back there, and parking is going to need to be totally redone (that's boring so I tend to ignore that part of it though ahahah). Also, in order for ToonTown to work the Earful Tower is going to have to be relocated...no idea where.

 

[mharrington]

Toon Studios
(Animation Ctyd)
Playhouse Disney
Magic of Disney Animation (new dark ride through classic Disney Shorts) (to replace the Animation Tour)
Bolt (to replace VotLM)
One Man's Dream

(ToonTown) (behind Bolt, OMD, and Pixar Studios)
ToonTown M&G's
Roger Rabbit's ToonTown Trolley Tour--simulator attraction...mostly because there's no room for anything else where ToonTown is being placed...

Well, the thing I have with Roger Rabbit is that there's just a lot of legal technicalities between Disney and Spielberg. I think I'd take more of a wait-and-see approach for this theme of Toontown, considering that we may or may not have a sequel to the first movie waiting in the wings.

And I was seriously considering moving One Man's Dream out of the park and someplace else. Remember, Walt was involved with more than just movies and TV.

 

[comics101]

Well, the thing I have with Roger Rabbit is that there's just a lot of legal technicalities between Disney and Spielberg. I think I'd take more of a wait-and-see approach for this theme of Toontown, considering that we may or may not have a sequel to the first movie waiting in the wings.

And I was seriously considering moving One Man's Dream out of the park and someplace else. Remember, Walt was involved with more than just movies and TV.

I understand that concern, but I'm pretty sure Zemmeckis said they're workin on a sequel as we speak, so...idk.
What were you thinking for ToonTown? Cuz I really can't think of how else to do it, unless you keep it like the fair, which...yeeeeeeah, I think we can all pretty much agree no.

As for One Man's Dream, it could be located to a new park, or it could be relocated in DHS...what if we put it ina replica of the Carthay Circle theatre? I think they've already got a Carthay facade on Sunset, so that'd work perfectly...expand the building and voila!

 

[mharrington]

I understand that concern, but I'm pretty sure Zemmeckis said they're workin on a sequel as we speak, so...idk.
What were you thinking for ToonTown? Cuz I really can't think of how else to do it, unless you keep it like the fair, which...yeeeeeeah, I think we can all pretty much agree no.

As for One Man's Dream, it could be located to a new park, or it could be relocated in DHS...what if we put it ina replica of the Carthay Circle theatre? I think they've already got a Carthay facade on Sunset, so that'd work perfectly...expand the building and voila!

First of all, I never said we would keep the fair theme. We could very well go with a theme for Toontown similar to Disneyland's, but just no Roger Rabbit rides appearing (not yet, anyway).

As for One Man's Dream, why are we so insistent on keeping it in the park? I was originally considering putting it in the Magic Kingdom, in the Exposition Hall, but with Mickey and the gang supposedly taking it over when Toontown Fair closes, that pretty much robs the park of an ideal spot for that show. So now I'm deprived of a good spot.

Oh, and I forgot to mention something else:

Fourth, The Great Movie Ride - A major rehurb is due. Remove Alien in favor for a Star Wars sequence, Remove Tarzan for a horror sequence I thought about a Nightmare on Elm Street sequence that has to do with Nancy horrified by the boiler room and Freddy mysteriously appearing from the top floor freakishly moving his clawed hand, or a sequence off of Scream. The AA themselves need to be fixed up and maybe a new storyline would do it some good.

Comics101 added:

Star Wars is an obvious choice and could work very well, but Nightmare on Elm Street isn't, and I kinda like it. I can see it in my head...I'm not sure the rights are obtainable though, and It could be deemed a little too frightening for families...although the Alien scene always used to scare the crap outta me.

Personally, I always envisioned Alien replaced with the Charlton Heston "Planet of the Apes", and Tarzan replaced with "Forrest Gump", with Tom Hanks sitting on the park bench in front of a HD LCD screen. As Forrest tells his stories, the sunny neighborhood would become his stories. So as he talks of how he met the President, fog would fill the room, and behind him on the screen would be the images of Forrest meeting the president.

The Great Movie Ride would most DEFINITELY get an overhaul, although I have some of my own ideas. For one thing, I may or may not keep the "Alien" scene. As for Tarzan, I might replace that with a scene from "An Affair To Remember". Here, you see Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr on the ocean liner, promising to meet each other on the Empire State Building. Next, after Casablanca, the shot of "Fantasia" will be replaced by a scene from "Bambi", possibly the characters getting "twitterpated". The reason I'm scrapping Fantasia for this ride is because I'm thinking of giving it its own ride as an E-ticket ride elsewhere in the park. So then you have "The Wizard of Oz".

After that, in what used to be film finale room, you go by two new scenes. First, you see a scene from the James Bond movie "Goldfinger". This is represented by the most famous scene in the movie: Goldfinger's banter with the obstinate Bond tied down in the path of a laser beam (Bond says, "Do you expect me to talk?" and Goldfinger replies, "No, Mr. Bond, I expect you to die."). After that, you see a scene from "Lord of the Rings". It will probably be the scene with Gandalf at the Bridge of Khazad-dum saying, "You shall not pass!"

You then reenter the loading area, but all the lights are out, save for fiber optic lights on the walls and ceiling, like stars, so you can't tell it's the unloading area. A big screen is on the wall, directly to the right of the car. The seats then rotate 90 degrees to the right to face the screen and the big film finale is shown as usual, albeit significantly altered a bit, and then at the end, a speaker shouts, "And... cut!" and the lights return and you exit your car. These ideas would definitely update this ride a bit, while still leaving most of the old movies intact and keeping from doing any major building changes.

 

[comics101]

Well, I doesn't matter to me where One Man's Dream is located, though I really don't understand why you're so intent on moving it out of this park lol. Personally, I kinda think it'd be cool to have a bunch of OMD style attractions in all four parks. At the Magic Kingdom, you'd have One Man's Dream: Disneyland. Epcot would have One Man's Dream: E.P.C.O.T. DHS would have One Man's Dream: Media King (working name but I think you get the idea). And DAK would have One Man's Dream: Conservation.