Star Wars Land announced for Disney's Hollywood Studios

[jt04]

I don't see any way Star Tours is not incorporated in SWL at WDW.

 

[marni1971]

The Incredibles

I've heard two proposed IPs but this wasn't one.

Unless it's a third.

 

[UpAllNight]

Why retheme a simulator that's over 2 decades old when companies are creating truly groundbreaking attractions, like Dynamic Attractions, etc.

The likes of Six Flags are exploring dark rides and new tech such as virtual reality...the gap is closing and Disney aren't innovating like they once did at the rate they did. I'm sure Avatar will change this, but we need more Disney.

 

[PizzaPlanet]

I've heard two proposed IPs but this wasn't one.

Unless it's a third.

Could you say if those two proposed IPs are Pixar related?

 

[MKeeler]

So, 1 IP for both Land and World Star Tours reskins, and the ip is not a good fit for Tomorrowland...

See, if they weren't so determined to force it into destroying Sunset Blvd in DHS and relegate all of Marvel to the expansion pad in DCA, Guardians of the Galaxy would work quiet well here. Space tour now with pop soundtrack.

Pigs in Space would make a lot of sense in DHS, but be a terrible choice for Tomorrowland (though you could easily see why the suits would view it as an okay fit).

Otherwise, I'm guessing Pixar - Wall-E or Incredibles, maybe even Inside Out in a Cranium Command kind of way.

Very interested to see how this continues to develop. Although, given my lack of trust in Disney management at the moment to see beyond dollar signs, I'm fully expecting Zootopia.

 

[BrianLo]

I've heard two proposed IPs but this wasn't one.

Unless it's a third.

I was just making a total stab in the dark.

Sorry, I didn't mean to make it sound so definitive. Was just trying to figure out something they wouldn't be happy with in Tomorrowland.

 

[TabulaRasa]

I've heard two proposed IPs but this wasn't one.

Unless it's a third.

So is a retheme of DHS's Star Tours a distinct possibility? I would love to know what could potentially take it's place.

 

[marni1971]

So is a retheme of DHS's Star Tours a distinct possibility? I would love to know what could potentially take it's place.

A few months ago I'd have said 100% no. Now maybe 98%.

 

[180º]

I thought Disneyland was getting HK's Iron Man Experience to replace its Star Tours. Not sure how that would work in Florida.

 

[Disneyhead'71]

A few months ago I'd have said 100% no. Now maybe 98%.

98% no? Or 98% yes?

 

[danlb_2000]

I thought Disneyland was getting HK's Iron Man Experience to replace its Star Tours. Not sure how that would work in Florida.

It's an idea that a lot of people have thrown around, but I don't know that there has ever been any confirmation that it's being considered.

 

[marni1971]

98% no? Or 98% yes?

98% to stay.

 

[rioriz]

I have been told the plan is to retheme Star Tours in both DHS and DL to the same IP. But they wouldn't say what IP. But they weren't thrilled about it being in Tomorrowland.

I feel like "Phase 3" will be more like the retheme of Star Tours, an Indy replacement, RnR retheme, BatB replacement, new F!, and maybe one new PIXAR attraction.

I will put my money on Big Hero 6

 

[jt04]

Watched the Rogue One trailer a few times. That hidden rebel base seems vaguely familiar. Like deja vu all over again.

 

[jt04]

I will put my money on Big Hero 6

I vote Monsters.

 

[Disneyhead'71]

98% to stay.

Curious. My intel says Star Tours , as we know it, is history after SWL opens. I have heard it will get the Jimmy Neutron>Minions treatment into a family friendly IP that will mesh well will The Muppets next door.

 

[jt04]

Curious. My intel says Star Tours , as we know it, is history after SWL opens. I have heard it will get the Jimmy Neutron>Minions treatment into a family friendly IP that will mesh well will The Muppets next door.

You need new Intel.

 

[Brian Swan]

Photo update as of Friday, April 8. Here is the new concept art installed on the construction walls surrounding Streets of America. Three of these are now installed, all the same. Two in the Muppets Courtyard, and one next to The Writer's Stop.

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But gee, why doesn't it show TSL on the right side...

 

[mergatroid]

I'm Pam Loves Penguins. I'm new around here.

What are your thoughts on SWL Pam?

 

[Rockdrsmith]

As I have followed the discussion on this board I notice a trend of increasing speculation and complaints about "Disney's" decision making regarding this expansion. To my knowledge this is baseless and only being fueled by the interpretations of a couple of artist renderings andvthe decision to decorate a blank construction wall. To that point, take the site plan into consideration that was released in Oct. 2015 attatched here. I find it curious that not a single interpretation on this board is considering the revised park extents specifically rerouting the current entry to accommodate the expansion of the SOA and area south of Star Tours/Muppet area. All the drawings and area calculations are being done on the existing park layout. Seems like flawed reasoning in my opinion.
If you look at the site plan, it looks to me that there is plenty of room to connect the new Srar Wars area to Star Tours either directly to the south or via a walkway around the sout of the Muppets area. It also wouldn't surprise me to see it totally revamped to incorporate new ride technology and free up space for additional Muppets/Indy theming in its place.

Thats it for my first post.