Star Wars Land announced for Disney's Hollywood Studios

[ToTBellHop]

Any word on what happens to Walt's plane? I can think of many good ideas.

It will be melted down to produce 12 Valyrian Steel swords for Bob.

 

[marni1971]

So you've gone back and forth on this. At this point, I assume you think Star Tours as a ride system is staying, but will be rethemed?

Yep. In the medium - long term. It certainly wouldn't happen the week after SWL opens.

 

[Herc11]

This is 14 acres. There will be some space in the corner depending on how far into that corner TSL extends.

So what would they do with the CC space? I know the DL version showed space for future expansion. I suppose any expansion in DHS would go there.

 

[doctornick]

This is 14 acres. There will be some space in the corner depending on how far into that corner TSL extends.

Of course, it can also extend further south (onto what is now the backstage road and the toll plaza road) once they build the new toll plaza/entrance road off of Victory Lane. Given how much "depth" the land seems to have in the concept art, I'm expecting it to be more wide in the north-south axis (up and down in the photo).

 

[danlb_2000]

Of course, it can also extend further south (onto what is now the backstage road and the toll plaza road) once they build the new toll plaza/entrance road off of Victory Lane. Given how much "depth" the land seems to have in the concept art, I'm expecting it to be more wide in the north-south axis (up and down in the photo).

I doubt they will go outside the bounds of the park. The big advantage to building back there is that there is nothing standing in the way of the construction. The new entrance road hasn't even gone through the permitting processes so I would say that it is still a year, year and half away at the earliest.

 

[danlb_2000]

So what would they do with the CC space? I know the DL version showed space for future expansion. I suppose any expansion in DHS would go there.

Depends how much is left. That is an arbitrary 14 acre space, we aren't sure exactly how far SWL or TSL will encroach on the corner. Short term, I think and space left in the back of the park will be used for construction trailers and staging.

 

[Next Big Thing]

Yep. In the medium - long term. It certainly wouldn't happen the week after SWL opens.

I certainly hope this isn't the way they try to "Add" a Indiana Jones ride in the park down the line. But I fear it.

 

[jhendrix]

The angle of this walkway (in red) is what does it for me. If this is correct, the meat of the land starts pretty far down SOA, so there shouldn't be any real awkward space between star tours and SWL. Anyone with better skills wanna try lining up the overlay according to the red lines?

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[SirLink]

I certainly hope this isn't the way they try to "Add" a Indiana Jones ride in the park down the line. But I fear it.

That is not the IP they are looking at.

 

[Next Big Thing]

That is not the IP they are looking at.

Good. Is Muppets in the mix?

 

[Thanks phoenicians]

That is not the IP they are looking at.

What ip's are in the mix? Seems like it changes every week

 

[JohnWD]

Star Tours won't be equalled in the new land. A huge wasted opportunity.

I believe you, but there is still a spot in me that is hoping for it to stay and somehow be attached to SWL.

 

[marni1971]

I believe you, but there is still a spot in me that is hoping for it to stay and somehow be attached to SWL.

Oh me too.

 

[jt04]

Spoke and hub is not the only way. Concentric circles or arcs would work.

 

[Mike S]

Any word on what happens to Walt's plane? I can think of many good ideas.

Please god no. You'll attempt to tie it in with "Planes"

 

[Mike S]

Going back on some things I've said before, no more rethemes. Build new, not reuse. Star Tours should receive new scenes for every movie released to make it even better than it is now.

 

[jt04]

Please god no. You'll attempt to tie it in with "Planes"

Uh, no. You still don't get it.

Smithsonian would be good. Disney Springs if it gets an enclosure. Presidio if there is space. Air Force Museum if the plane model was developed by the Air Force. DCA as the final possibility. Hanging in the new multi-model station at MCO. Just thought of that.

 

[roj2323]

This is illustrating something I have been wondering for a while. The total area of SOA, LMA, Catastrophe Canyon, HISTK playground, and the BLT complex seems to be much larger than the 14 acres rumored for SWL. Is it possible some of that space could be used for future expansions? It's hard to imagine Disney going for it, but I'd love to see them increase the park's Muppet presence into a fully developed land by expanding into the SOA and the playground as would be possible in this scenario.

Depending on if you include Maintenance base (the building I went around) there's an extra 4-6 acres in play. Once you factor in Off stage areas most of that will probably disappear however.

 

[roj2323]

That is not the IP they are looking at.

I'd bet money that Marvel is going to find its way into the park in the next few years.

 

[Bacon]

Please god no. You'll attempt to tie it in with "Planes"

Army men plane for toy story land