Studio Backlot Tour Closing on September 27, 2014

[FutureWorld1982]

It has been officially confirmed internally that the Studio Backlot Tour will be closing forever on September 27, 2014 to make way for something new in the near future. What will this involve? That's something we will need to figure out, but it will take time...

 

[Mike S]

Well this is unexpected. Definitely going to temper any excitement until we get more info.

 

[Unplugged]

Agreed. While part of me is giddy as a school boy with anticipation of Christmas, another part of me just makes a sideways squshy smile, shakes my head, and hunches back over the keyboard. When DHS becomes another Wall-tropolis like the other locations are now, then I'll let myself get curious.

(Wow! How much of a beating have we taken over the past years to go from lovin' everything Disney to this non-emotional disbelief? And by the way, I believe the OP heard this, but I question the TDO intentions behind the message.)

 

[GymLeaderPhil]

A portion of the Studio Backlot Tour will be used to extend the magic of “Frozen” during this holiday season, which we previously announced. One of the most popular elements of Frozen Summer Fun, Wandering Oaken’s Trading Post, will be relocating to the Streets of America spot and will continue to operate closer to the popular “For the First Time in Forever: A ‘Frozen’ Sing-Along Celebration.”

We are working on other developments for that area, as well, and we look forward to sharing more details at a later date.

 

[tenchikiss]

Is it closing the 27th or is the last day the 27th? The 27th is Dapper Day and I can see people rushing to make one last ride.

 

[Yensid1974]

Confirmed. I just found it on the HUB as well.

 

[Tom]

Confirmed. I just found it on the HUB as well.

So, what does it say, exactly?

 

[flyerjab]

Confirmed. I just found it on the HUB as well.

Been on these boards for a while now but HUB is not ringing a bell. What does that stand for?

 

[asianway]

So, what does it say, exactly?

Sounds like @GymLeaderPhil copied and pasted

 

[PhotoDave219]

Looks like this is legit. Too many people saying they're seeing it on the hub.

 

[GoofGoof]

I thought Frozen Oakens was moving to the prop store that just recently closed?

Edit: from the main page:

• "For the First Time in Forever: A ‘Frozen’ Sing-Along Celebration" will be remaining, playing in the Premiere Theater on the Streets of America. The number of shows per day vary, up to a maximum of 10. There is some speculation that the show will ultimately move to the American Idol location, but this has not yet been confirmed.
• Wandering Oaken's merchandise location and play area will move to the former American Film Institute Showcase, located at the exit of the Studio Backlot Tour. There will be no ice skating, but the real snow playground and Frozen merchandise will continue to be available.

 

[PhotoDave219]

Been on these boards for a while now but HUB is not ringing a bell. What does that stand for?

Internal Disney computer network.

 

[GymLeaderPhil]

Sounds like @GymLeaderPhil copied and pasted

From a friend.

Because if I talked like that I would be a nomenclature nazi...

 

[mikeh]

It's on the hub

 

[PhotoDave219]

Thanks to all that checked in and helped flesh this out.

 

[flynnibus]

why the rush to vacate the current spots I wonder... It's not like the soundstage was used for other attractions anymore

And things like SWW are ages away..

 

[GoofGoof]

I'm surprised this happened so fast. I'm not jumping to the conclusion that this means anything will be replacing it anytime soon. I am a little optimistic. Honestly, it's so watered down anyway it's not a huge loss.

Any word on LMA? If that show ends too then we have to have some serious plans being moved forward.

 

[PhotoDave219]

Hey, with this weeks previous layoffs, Im not shocked.

 

[Imagineer Mitch]

It's there, I just read it.

 

[Mike S]

Can I just say how nice it is to have a new topic to talk about? And one that could actually turn out as a positive to boot.