Same IP's in different parks

[MidwestStitch]

Does anyone find it frustrating and immersion being taken away from themed lands when there's multiple instances of the same IP's in different parks? For example, I think of Toy Story Land but having Buzz Lightyear in the MK, or the new Ariel area in Fantasyland but having a stage show in HS. Shouldn't all of the same IP be in the same area at one park, where it makes sense?

 

[KCheatle]

I haven't thought about it like that, I guess. I feel like if it was as easy as "copy + paste" I would move things around based on the type of experience, not so much the IP, to different places in the parks. For example, thematically, I think the carousel of progress probably fits in Future World in Epcot more than Tomorrowland given it's focus on advancement in technology and overall living situations from past to future, and it's theme of a "Great big beautiful tomorrow." I always thought Monsters Inc Laugh Floor belonged in HS too because it's a comedy show. It has nothing to do with the future, so I don't think thematically it fits in Tomorrowland. Those are just a couple examples.

But, I'm not sure I would put all Toy Story related things in one place. I don't see the need to group by IP. I think the attractions/rides should be grouped based on the overall theme of the park/land/section/etc. they are located in. But, that's much easier in theory than in reality.

 

[Master Yoda]

It does not bother me in the slightest.

The idea of lands dedicated to a particular IP is a relatively new thing. While I do like a cohesive land, seeing a Little Mermaid stage show in DHS and a dark ride in FL does not bother me one iota as they both fit into the theme of the areas they are in.

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Does anyone find it frustrating and immersion being taken away from themed lands when there's multiple instances of the same IP's in different parks? For example, I think of Toy Story Land but having Buzz Lightyear in the MK, or the new Ariel area in Fantasyland but having a stage show in HS. Shouldn't all of the same IP be in the same area at one park, where it makes sense?

No, especially when it comes to something like Toy Story, which is a mix of themes rather than a single cohesive one. Buzz Lightyear in Tomorrowland makes sense. Woody's Roundup in Frontierland would make sense. All the toys together in Hollywood Studios makes sense.

 

[Indy_UK]

Does anyone find it frustrating and immersion being taken away from themed lands when there's multiple instances of the same IP's in different parks? For example, I think of Toy Story Land but having Buzz Lightyear in the MK, or the new Ariel area in Fantasyland but having a stage show in HS. Shouldn't all of the same IP be in the same area at one park, where it makes sense?

I completely agree to you. For me if I wanted to experience Toy Story. I'd like to know that going to Toy Story land in DHS had all the Toy Story rides that were at WDW

 

[RandySavage]

I don't like it for another reason: because it continues to inch the four WDW parks, which are best as heterogenous experiences, maintaining distinct identies and presenting unique experiences, down the path towards OneDisneyPark (tm) in four iterations. I can hear the ads:

"Come see your favorite friends from Disney's animated classic 'Beauty and the Beast'!! Visit attractions at EPCOT, Magic Kingdom and/or Disney Hollywood Studios!!"

"Want to experience a performance by the lovable characters from Disney-Pixar's smash 'Finding Nemo'?? Then come to EPCOT and/or Animal Kingdom!"

"The Worlds of Disney & Pixar Animated Hits now come to life in new and cherished ways! Only at EPCOT, Magic Kingdom, Disney Hollywood Studios, and/or Animal Kingdom! "

 

[Heppenheimer]

Given that the resort is approaching its 50th anniversary, the world of 1971 was significantly different from 2021, and Disney has both generated and purchased a whole army of IPs in the last few decades that have gone in and out of fashion, perfect thematic harmony is never going to happen. They can't simply play musical chairs and move things around on a whim. It would be nice seeing all the Toy Story attractions in one area, but space, logistics and sunk costs make that unrealistic.

 

[JIMINYCR]

No, doesnt bother me because these attractions were thought of/ designed/ built in at different times and were not figured in as a land specific group of attractions. To change them over so they would now be grouped together into an IP specific themed area would be cost prohibitive. I'm just glad we have what we have no matter where it is.

 

[eliza61nyc]

No it doesn't bother me in the least. I've never thought the parks were "homogeneous" or that Epcot looks like the MK.

Also I figured that there might be guest who for whatever reason can't do all 4 parks. So seeing Buzz and Woody in MK might be a treat for them.

I can honestly say I've never been one to say " oh that attractions doesn't belong here" , the fact that GoTG is in Epcot doesn't bother me in the least

 

[Tom Morrow]

It does bother me, especially as someone who strongly prefers original experiences to movie franchise synergy. I think a film or franchise shouldn't have attractions in more than one of the four parks.

With The Little Mermaid represented in New Fantasyland, the older, outdated stage show at Hollywood Studios should close. With the Toy Story Land, Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin should be rethemed. Etc.

 

[MidwestStitch]

It does bother me, especially as someone who strongly prefers original experiences to movie franchise synergy. I think a film or franchise shouldn't have attractions in more than one of the four parks.

With The Little Mermaid represented in New Fantasyland, the older, outdated stage show at Hollywood Studios should close. With the Toy Story Land, Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin should be rethemed. Etc.

Exactly my thinking. As new experiences become available, the outdated/older attractions should either be removed permanently or moved to the respected area depending on its status.

 

[Disstevefan1]

Mickey Mouse is technically IP and he is everywhere.

That said, In my opinion if the attraction is good I don't care what IP it's wrapped in.

 

[eliza61nyc]

Exactly my thinking. As new experiences become available, the outdated/older attractions should either be removed permanently or moved to the respected area depending on its status.

So you would close a great ride simply because the op showed up else where. Toy story Midway is a different experience than buzz lightyear
I hope that doesn't happen.

 

[Tom Morrow]

So you would close a great ride simply because the op showed up else where. Toy story Midway is a different experience than buzz lightyear
I hope that doesn't happen.

Buzz Lightyear isn’t a great ride. It’s clunky, outdated, barely even works as intended. I would make an exception for quality attractions l, but Disney has so much quality IP to pull from these days that there’s no reason for Toy Story to have a (subpar) ride in another park when it had an entire land in another.

 

[eliza61nyc]

Buzz Lightyear isn’t a great ride. It’s clunky, outdated, barely even works as intended. I would make an exception for quality attractions l, but Disney has so much quality IP to pull from these days that there’s no reason for Toy Story to have a (subpar) ride in another park when it had an entire land in another.

Well there you have it. I got a ask who decides this stuff? Are you guys underground imagineers?? Ride architects. Seems like there is someone on the boards decreeing what is lousy and what is acceptable.

Ok I take it back, it's a lousy ride rip it out immediately.

For the record WE don't think it's a lousy ride.

 

[Tom Morrow]

Well there you have it. I got a ask who decides this stuff? Are you guys underground imagineers?? Ride architects. Seems like there is someone on the boards decreeing what is lousy and what is acceptable.

Ok I take it back, it's a lousy ride rip it out immediately.

I mean... why would we want lousy rides to stay around?

 

[eliza61nyc]

I mean... why would we want lousy rides to stay around?

Because we don't happen to think it's lousy. I guess our pedigree is not refined enough.

Again why do you get to decide what is allowable?

You want to talk about horrible?? Maelstrom.
You want to talk clunky and outdated?? Space mountain
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Sorry I just don't get this "superiority" vibe here. Don't go by me though, I really don't think figment was all that either

 

[MidwestStitch]

So you would close a great ride simply because the op showed up else where. Toy story Midway is a different experience than buzz lightyear
I hope that doesn't happen.

As I said...move it depending on how nostalgic/popular the ride is. Buzz Lightyear is literally the same experience as TSMM, just 15 years behind the times.....

 

[eliza61nyc]

As I said...move it depending on how nostalgic/popular the ride is. Buzz Lightyear is literally the same experience as TSMM, just 15 years behind the times.....

As I said...move it depending on how nostalgic/popular the ride is. Buzz Lightyear is literally the same experience as TSMM, just 15 years behind the times.....

Really? Wow, I look at them differently. Buzz light year is all about buzz and being a space ranger fighting evil. TSM for us is more competition and you get all of the characters. My kids have a totally different reaction to each of them

 

[jloucks]

Does anyone find it frustrating and immersion being taken away from themed lands when there's multiple instances of the same IP's in different parks? For example, I think of Toy Story Land but having Buzz Lightyear in the MK, or the new Ariel area in Fantasyland but having a stage show in HS. Shouldn't all of the same IP be in the same area at one park, where it makes sense?

Not at all. At least, not if done correctly. Universal Studios has has Harry Potter in both parks. In fact, they are connected via a pretty cool train. ...example of done correctly.