Rumor: Disney World Indiana Jones Show Closing To Make Room For Star Wars

[CinematicFusion]

I think we as theme park fans are in for a real treat. I'm all for competition. It's competition that drove Universal to create Potter. It's competition that's lead the way for Disney to create Avatar.
I can't wait for what Star Wars land will look like. It needs to raise the bar.

 

[Ignohippo]

Agreed!!

MK is already the kids/family park, AK and Epcot are fairly all-ages... DHS appeals mostly to adults to begin with so no reason to make it a kids park.

You can add a few dark rides, maybe a spinner, a new show, but E ticket thrill rides are DHS's bread and butter. 2 of Disney World's 3 truly "scary" rides (ToT, RnRC, and Space Mountain) are here. That's part of its appeal - it's not MK and never will be. It's a way to make sure teens have a good time

And there's no reason why DHS can't be all ages as well but really corner the "thrill" demographic.

If they add more to Pixar Place and maybe add a fantastic Toon Town to it (along with SW land), DHS would be WDW's second most popular gate.

Uni and Potter wouldn't be any kind of worry at all.

 

[bethymouse]

OTPN is reporting (as a rumor only) that it will feature two new rides.. a rebel empire battling coaster, a dark ride that goes through the greatest Star Wars scenes and some shops and restaurants.

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2014/06/disneys-hollywood-studios-expansion.html

Oh I do hope the "Battling Coaster" rumor is true, but where would they put it?

 

[doctornick]

Personally, I don't care much about all the shops and interesting trinkets they are selling. I rarely buy any merch at a theme park. I do find it interesting that it is such a massive part of the HP environment though. It makes me wonder what Disney will do if/when they finally build Star Wars Land at DLR/DHS -- we haven't heard much about merch or food (besides a Mos Eisley cantina) but I would expect that to be a big part of said land, as it is with Cars Land.

 

[wdw71fan]

This is just a rumor and there are no facts behind Epic going anywhere. Your source is wrong.

Tell that to "Push"..

 

[wdw71fan]

I think he means that if something is posted by @wdwmagic HIMSELF it has been verified. And that info is posted on the main page. What is posted by individuals here in the forums should be taken with a grain of salt. Some posters have a reliable track record, others have been hit or miss. (even a stopped clock is right twice a day)

And even those with good insider knowledge are dependent upon that source being in the loop 100% of the time. Even the best laid plans are subject to change at the last minute, so what is 100% accurate today may be incorrect tomorrow.

I am not a fan of racing to be the first to break "news" even if it isn't 100% verified to be accurate. Sometimes it will be correct, sometimes it won't.

When talking about WDW, egos will be affected, and people may be disappointed/pleased if something posted proves to be inaccurate. In the real world, it can have more serious consequences.

I've learned my lesson on multiple points made here, in the last month...

Another thing occurred to me.. Let not just assume for posterity's sake that the Chinese Theater and Great Movie Ride are "Safe" ... Just thinking out loud.

 

[jdmdisney99]

Right now, no.

When this round of budgets are approved, things may change. Or they may not. Either way, I would not expect it to be there in 2020.

Actually, that (or 2021) is about the exact year I would expect it to open. It's perfect.

• 2019 - "Star Wars: Episode IX" is released
• 2020 - Star Wars Land opens at DHS, banking on hype from the new films
• 2021 - Walt Disney World celebrates its 50th anniversary with new offerings in the parks

:shrug:

 

[PhotoDave219]

Actually, that (or 2021) is about the exact year I would expect it to open. It's perfect.

• 2019 - "Star Wars: Episode IX" is released
• 2020 - Star Wars Land opens at DHS, banking on hype from the new films
• 2021 - Walt Disney World celebrates its 50th anniversary with new offerings in the parks

:shrug:

I dont have timetables. But Indy is safe for the immediate future.

 

[Disneyfamily4]

First off, I think it is safe to say Disney makes a fortune off of Star Wars Weekends.

If they did do a Star Wars Land, I am guessing it would be a huge project unlike anything we have ever seen before. It would be most likely complete with a Millennium Falcon Meet and greet with Characters everywhere walking around. With Star Wars themed restaurants, rides, shows, parades and other interactive stuff all around the land.

If a Star Wars Land is around 24/7 in Hollywood Studios with everything that is listed above, would that then bring down the attendance to Star Wars Weekends? And if so, would Disney then even want to build a land that would bring down the profits from the weekend.

 

[GLaDOS]

First off, I think it is safe to say Disney makes a fortune off of Star Wars Weekends.

If they did do a Star Wars Land, I am guessing it would be a huge project unlike anything we have ever seen before. It would be most likely complete with a Millennium Falcon Meet and greet with Characters everywhere walking around. With Star Wars themed restaurants, rides, shows, parades and other interactive stuff all around the land.

If a Star Wars Land is around 24/7 in Hollywood Studios with everything that is listed above, would that then bring down the attendance to Star Wars Weekends? And if so, would Disney then even want to build a land that would bring down the profits from the weekend.

Why would they worry about bringing down the profits of SWW when they could get those profits for 365 days a year?

 

[Disneyfamily4]

Why would they worry about bringing down the profits of SWW when they could get those profits for 365 days a year?

It all Depends though. Would Star Wars Land bring in new people who never have planned on going before, or would the people visiting the Land be just the people who already were planning on going there to begin with?

I go twice a year to Disney. Once for a big trip in winter, and once solely to see Star Wars Weekend. Im sure a lot of people go multiple times, with once just to see Star Wars Weekends as well. I am not sure I would go for a weekend, if I could experience the Star Wars theme during my big trip.

 

[Kman101]

I'd think, even if there were/will be a Star Wars Land, that it would make Star Wars Weekends an even bigger draw.

 

[Disneyfamily4]

In the end, I think it is safe to say, that the people who go to Star Wars Weekend, are all people who have been to Disney multiple times already that year. But because of this weekends Unique limited time Star Wars Theme, people spend more money on yet another trip, just to experience something new.

If there is now a land as big as I expect it to be, Star Wars weekend then loses its unique and limited time draw. Of course I am basing this just on my situation. Star Wars Weekend cost me and my family about $2000. I would then love to see Star Wars Land, because Star Wars Weekend would not have anything different than the land, that would justify me spending 2000.00 to see.

 

[GLaDOS]

In the end, I think it is safe to say, that the people who go to Star Wars Weekend, are all people who have been to Disney multiple times already that year. But because of this weekends Unique limited time Star Wars Theme, people spend more money on yet another trip, just to experience something new.

If there is now a land as big as I expect it to be, Star Wars weekend then loses its unique and limited time draw. Of course I am basing this just on my situation. Star Wars Weekend cost me and my family about $2000. I would then love to see Star Wars Land, because Star Wars Weekend would not have anything different than the land, that would justify me spending 2000.00 to see.

I don't think Star Wars Weekends would exists in a world with a Star Wars land

 

[AEfx]

I don't think Star Wars Weekends would exists in a world with a Star Wars land

You are right, they wouldn't need to. Every weekend would be Star Wars weekends.

People travel from all over the country - and from further - just for those few weekends a year at the Studios, when all it is really is a massive shopping event with added character meets.

Many more folks would come regularly for actual themed attractions, dining experiences, etc. Star Wars is about to come back in a massive way, and Disney plans on exploiting the IP for the next forty years according to corporate paperwork - with Disney in control of the content and the parks, it has the possibility to be the biggest thing WDW has seen since it opened to begin with.

 

[Hyperspace Hoopla]

In the end, I think it is safe to say, that the people who go to Star Wars Weekend, are all people who have been to Disney multiple times already that year.

Our family always plans a second trip in May, just for SWW. Having a Star Wars Land year round wouldn't prohibit them from doing a number of things to still facilitate having Star Wars Weekends, like:
Celebrity motorcade/autographs - Exclusive Merchandise - M&G's with new/rare characters - Bring back the Hoopla - special Fireworks - exclusive screening of a new/first trailer for the next movie - vendor giveaways/specials - movie memorabilia or old toys on display (Rancho Obi-wan display) etc...

 

[doctornick]

Our family always plans a second trip in May, just for SWW. Having a Star Wars Land year round wouldn't prohibit them from doing a number of things to still facilitate having Star Wars Weekends, like:
Celebrity motorcade/autographs - Exclusive Merchandise - M&G's with new/rare characters - Bring back the Hoopla - special Fireworks - exclusive screening of a new/first trailer for the next movie - vendor giveaways/specials etc...

Agreed. Outside of increased retail with a Star Wars land and some character M&Gs, the majority of what comprises SWW will not be available year round. In fact, with the new movies coming, you'd have more stuff to offer at SWW.

 

[DinoInstitute]

I don't think Star Wars Weekends would exists in a world with a Star Wars land

Most likely every summer they would have some sort of mega SW event, but different from SWW, simply because it attracts people.

 

[Rasvar]

One big summer Star Wars event? That already happens. It just moves around a bit. Star Wars Weekend is a lot of stuff that wouldn't happen everyday (like Mark Hamill) and Star Wars themed events. Heck, the Jedi Training Academy used to be only during SWW. Now it's all the time in Florida and California. SWW really depends on the events that are created around it. Some items can become everyday attractions but there is a lot that isn't conducive to that.

 

[seascape]

One big summer Star Wars event? That already happens. It just moves around a bit. Star Wars Weekend is a lot of stuff that wouldn't happen everyday (like Mark Hamill) and Star Wars themed events. Heck, the Jedi Training Academy used to be only during SWW. Now it's all the time in Florida and California. SWW really depends on the events that are created around it. Some items can become everyday attractions but there is a lot that isn't conducive to that.

I don't get that. Why would WDW stop Star Wars Weekend just becuase they have more star Wars rides. They could and I hope would continue to have the stars of the movies come and talk about them. One has nothing to do with the other.