Studios Expansion?

dizneycrazy09

dizneycrazy09

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I just had a quick question. I know I read on a thread that the Studios has 2 possible major attractions in development, but I was wondering where there was room besides the removal of the backlot tour. From the look of a park map, it looks as if there is a lot of room between Beauty and the Beast and Fantasmic! Can that area between the two be developed or is it used for something different?

http://www.wdisneyw.co.uk/photos/maps505/map-st-01.gif

^^^ I included a park map too so it's easier to check.
 
Lee

Lee

Adventurer
There is a nice little spot back there, but access to it would be a nightmare. Unlikely.
Backlot Tour will go much sooner than they would attempt anything on that spot.
 
jt04

jt04

Well-Known Member
Lee said:
There is a nice little spot back there, but access to it would be a nightmare. Unlikely.
Backlot Tour will go much sooner than they would attempt anything on that spot.
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Took the Backlot Tour recently and although the CM did his best, there ain't a whole lot left of the backlot. It has become a bit of a parody. Not worthy of a Disney attraction. It is just begging to be turned into "Pixarland":sohappy:
 
raven

raven

Well-Known Member
dizneycrazy09 said:
From the look of a park map, it looks as if there is a lot of room between Beauty and the Beast and Fantasmic! Can that area between the two be developed or is it used for something different?

http://www.wdisneyw.co.uk/photos/maps505/map-st-01.gif

^^^ I included a park map too so it's easier to check.
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That location is all backstage area. This is also the area that has the walkway from Fantasmic to the front of the park to ease in exiting.
 
BuzzComplexCM

BuzzComplexCM

New Member
Nice thoughts but like others have said, the backlot tour would go. The map does show an open area between Beauty and the Beast and Fantasmic but they don't show the offstage areas on maps. Good eye though.

Even if that was open land it would interfere with the flow of traffic to and from Fantasmic which is already crazy!
 
Hakunamatata

Hakunamatata

Le Meh
Premium Member
Considering that LMA has to be a very expensive show to put on, whats the chance of them shutting that down in a couple of years and using that area. You could almost get two indoor E tickets in the space it takes up.
 
AEfx

AEfx

Well-Known Member
One has to realize that park maps are not to a uniform scale, nor are they really very accurate outside of the guest areas. Compare a guest park map to a CM park map and you'll see.

AEfx
 
WeLComeHomE OKW

WeLComeHomE OKW

Active Member
well, since the next big attraction at disney-mgm studios is going in studio 1 AND backlot tourt is right next to studio 1...


well, doesnt that sound convenient?

im just saying...
 
Lee

Lee

Adventurer
WeLComeHomE OKW said:
well, since the next big attraction at disney-mgm studios is going in studio 1 AND backlot tourt is right next to studio 1...


well, doesnt that sound convenient?

im just saying...
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Yep.
Stage 1 and the Backlot Tour area will be the next expansion areas.
 
Epcot82Guy

Epcot82Guy

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While I know this won't happen, I still think preserving a bit of the Backlot area as a walking area with smaller attractions would be a much better approach. Keep catastrophe canyon with maybe another section as a ride through. Do a live action version of the Animation Tour. Add some small rides for good measure, and keep it as "the Backlot". I think feeling like you are actually on a studio backlot with streetmosphere and areas to explore could be very successful. It also would take SIGNIFICANTLY less time (if you want) and space, so another expansion plot could be opened.

But, in reality, I know Disney-Pixar's Magic Kingdom 2 is likely on its way.
 
DisneyGigi

DisneyGigi

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Lee said:
There is a nice little spot back there, but access to it would be a nightmare. Unlikely.
Backlot Tour will go much sooner than they would attempt anything on that spot.
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As much as I hate to say it.... the Backlot tour is not what it used to be... I can see it being replaced.
 
unkadug

unkadug

Follower of "Saget"The Cult
unkadug said:
With some road relocation, there would be more room.

i.e. South Studio Drive - move the main entry to Victory Way.
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MaXXimus said:
I would rather they keep the Backlot and expand the entire park, plenty of trees to bulldose:shrug:
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By moving the entry road over (in blue) or changing the entry to Victory Way (yellow) they could in effect double the size of the park (or more).

MgmEntryIdea.jpg
 

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