Studio Backlot Tour Closing on September 27, 2014

[Andrew C]

I think Disney feels the same way

And if you had the choice? Just curious.

 

[Mike S]

I think Disney feels the same way

Pixar could still be a great draw though. The park desperately needs more family friendly rides to take the load off TSMM. By all means expand Star Wars and make it amazing but don't take over a near whole half of the park with it.

 

[GoofGoof]

Actually my ex told me in 2006.

This makeover/rumor has been going on for EIGHT YEARS.

I could misinterpret this to mean wdw1974 is your ex...not that there is anything wrong with that

 

[DinoInstitute]

I also hope something is in the works to start soon. Closing it to start construction years from now would make absolutely no sense. 20,000 leagues all over again.

Completely agree, and while I would usually have no faith, it seems rather odd that they make the announcement 8 days away...they probably have something planned they want to go with. Plus, I would imagine it takes up some good capacity, but that I do not know

 

[toolsnspools]

I would take Star Wars Land over Pixar expansion any day.

I could take a well done Pixar Land, but don't clone Radiator Springs. I'll go to CA if I want to see that. How about a full blown Monstropolis with a Monsters Inc door ride?

 

[PhotoDave219]

I could misinterpret this to mean wdw1974 is your ex...not that there is anything wrong with that

Uh, no..... Not exactly. LOL. She was much shorter than 74 and much more top heavy

 

[DinoInstitute]

I could take a well done Pixar Land, but don't clone Radiator Springs. I'll go to CA if I want to see that. How about a full blown Monstropolis with a Monsters Inc door ride?

We all would like to see that. But we can't be picky, I would want anything at this point! Plus, not everyone can just go to CA

 

[GoofGoof]

I would take Star Wars Land over Pixar expansion any day.

If I had to pick I'd probably go Star Wars, but I don't think it's going to be an either/or. A Pixar Place expansion is probably almost needed before they close a large section of the park for 3+ years to build SW land. Plus the added attendance from SW would overwhelm the rest of the park with its 6 rides. It makes sense to expand capacity first before a major upgrade that will draw huge crowds. Of course this assumes they actually have a plan and are looking a few steps ahead.

 

[Beholder]

I'll admit, it's nice to once again ponder and speculate over something concrete.

 

[Betty Draper]

Fasten your seatbelts, it's gonna be a bumpy night.

 

[DinoInstitute]

If I had to pick I'd probably go Star Wars, but I don't think it's going to be an either/or. A Pixar Place expansion is probably almost needed before they close a large section of the park for 3+ years to build SW land. Plus the added attendance from SW would overwhelm the rest of the park with its 6 rides. It makes sense to expand capacity first before a major upgrade that will draw huge crowds. Of course this assumes they actually have a plan and are looking a few steps ahead.

I have no reason to assume though they wouldn't have a plan, I don't see how they could have never considered this.

 

[toolsnspools]

We all would like to see that. But we can't be picky, I would want anything at this point! Plus, not everyone can just go to CA

Yeah, come to think of it (since I'm armchair imagineering here) the could beef up the parks kids offerings with Pixar here, and then move on to bigger rides in the SW section.

 

[PhotoDave219]

Fasten your seatbelts, it's gonna be a bumpy night.

Strap in, Kids!

 

[asianway]

Is Toy Story Land in Paris or hong kong considered a temporary land ala Dinorama/Birthdayland?

 

[PhotoDave219]

I'll admit, it's nice to once again ponder and speculate over something concrete.

All we know is that its closing and part of it is being Frozenified.

Anything beyond that is still speculation. Nobody has said ANYTHING about actual replacements.

 

[DinoInstitute]

Is Toy Story Land in Paris or hong kong considered a temporary land ala Dinorama/Birthdayland?

I don't remember it being mentioned that it is considered, but I could see it so.

But if it comes, it is not temporary.

 

[kap91]

This would be a good time to reiterate the word I heard a couple months ago that a new non Star Wars ride was headed towards the studios on approximately the same timetable as the new Soarin theater and frozen ride.

 

[sshindel]

This all is timed to coincide with the fiscal year end right?
That is why they are closing these things without announcing construction on the replacement right?

What is the chance this place goes the way of River Country and nothing ever replaces it?

 

[asianway]

I don't remember it being mentioned that it is considered, but I could see it so.

But if it comes, it is not temporary.

I'll start my trip planning now...

WDI is really broken

 

[YodaMan]

Yeah, come to think of it (since I'm armchair imagineering here) the could beef up the parks kids offerings with Pixar here, and then move on to bigger rides in the SW section.

I assume/hope that Disney has some sort of game plan. My personal bets? Oaken's moves to AFI on the 29th so work can begin on SSI to expand TSMM. Backlot closes on the 27th so work can begin on removing/archiving/relocating anything of importance. When January rolls around and holiday crowds are gone and Osborne Lights are gone and Frozen is gone, then SoA and Premier and LMA and HISTK and Backlot can all be closed off and demolished for a major Pixar expansion. If the Sing Along needs to stay, it can be relocated to the Superstar Theatre (what's the current status of this building? Will it be used for the Comedy Warehouse?)

Again, all speculation. But it seems like Disney is getting ready to do something major in one fell swoop.