The Park Formerly Known as Disney's Hollywood Studios? Yep ...

[disney4life2008]

I would die if they got rid of TOT and RnR

LOL I omitted those (and TSMM) purposefully - those are all headlines I doubt they would close. But the ones I mention are all fair game for elimination. If I recall, there were reports that Ariel was closing (due to her getting a ride in MK; Beauty and Beast is closing to get a new show). I will be livid if Fantasmic! closes - if for anything it needs an update like Disneyland.

 

[jdmdisney99]

That sounds like they'd try and do the convoluted history angle like at Buena Vista Street. Plus what does Walt have to do with a bunch of acquired properties?

Good points. :shrug: I'm just hoping they'll get the park out of it's identity crisis.

 

[SirLink]

That sounds like they'd try and do the convoluted history angle like at Buena Vista Street. Plus what does Walt have to do with a bunch of acquired properties?

Didn't Jim Henson/George Lucas/John Lassester all get inspired by Disney?

 

[Californian Elitist]

Yes because as I have found out Holywoodland is trademarked by Universal that is why ...

Adding the 'Disney's' in front may give wiggle room.

"Hollywoodland" doesn't fit in my opinion, whether "Disney's" is in front or not.

 

[Mike S]

"Hollywoodland" doesn't fit in my opinion, whether "Disney's" is in front or not.

So what do you think would fit?

 

[lazyboy97o]

Didn't Jim Henson/George Lucas/John Lassester all get inspired by Disney?

Yes, but that sort attribution is typically reserved for personal involvement. Nobody would refer to Toy Story as Walt Disney's Toy Story.

 

[GoofGoof]

They should remove the Disney part of the name too. It was only added when MGM was removed. It's redundant.

All this talk is why they should go with a completely generic name with a vague or loose theme. Then there is no need for the back and forth on what fits.

 

[scoobygirl39541]

Why not just rename it Disney's Studios? Simple and straightforward. Hollywood Kingdom sounds terribly confused. Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom make sense because magic and kingdoms go hand in hand in stories, and the "Animal Kingdom" is a real thing

My vote is also for "Disney Studios".... Not that my vote actually counts for anything though

 

[Californian Elitist]

So what do you think would fit?

I honestly don't know. I'm actually really confused with the direction of the park, and the name doesn't help. "Hollywood" is in the name, but only certain areas of the park have to do with Hollywood. I understand DHS used to have production going on, so I understand the whole backlot tour thing, but it needs to go if production has stopped. I'm confused as to why there's a Pixar area in the park, as the real Pixar Studios is nowhere near Hollywood. I'm just overall confused.

 

[culturenthrills]

It won't be called Florida Adventure. Please stop. They want to fix the park. It is simple. Star Wars Land, Carsland, Frozen land(all with a mix of C,D,E ticket attractions, E's can be thrilling but the C,D's need to be rides the whole family can enjoy) update GMR, Indiana Jones Adventure(yeah, I said it, it has been an obvoius fix for years)replace BatB and VoTLM with new shows, all of this with updated dining and exclusive unique merchandise.

Will they do something like that?

Please, lets be real we are talking about Bob Iger's Disney Holding Company.

 

[Mike S]

I honestly don't know. I'm actually really confused with the direction of the park, and the name doesn't help. "Hollywood" is in the name, but only certain areas of the park have to do with Hollywood. I understand DHS used to have production going on, so I understand the whole backlot tour thing, but it needs to go if production has stopped. I'm confused as to why there's a Pixar area in the park, as the real Pixar Studios is nowhere near Hollywood. I'm just overall confused.

Yes it is all rather confusing. Whatever they choose as a new name I hope they stick and full on run with it for a complete overhaul. The park desperately needs help.

 

[The Magical Genie 123]

It doesn't matter to me if they change the DHS name. The park barely has anything to do with Hollywood anyways. DHS is in need of major help now, and needs an overhaul no doubt. In fact, there's only a few attractions at DHS that I would actually want to keep: ToT, RNRC, Star Tours, and Fantasmic. Anything else, I wouldn't really mind if they got rid of. I say, bring back the MGM name! Who's with me?

 

[SirLink]

I honestly don't know. I'm actually really confused with the direction of the park, and the name doesn't help. "Hollywood" is in the name, but only certain areas of the park have to do with Hollywood. I understand DHS used to have production going on, so I understand the whole backlot tour thing, but it needs to go if production has stopped. I'm confused as to why there's a Pixar area in the park, as the real Pixar Studios is nowhere near Hollywood. I'm just overall confused.

Here this will help you:

The World you have entered was created by The Walt Disney Company and is dedicated to Hollywood—not a place on a map, but a state of mind that exists wherever people dream and wonder and imagine, a place where illusion and reality are fused by technological magic. We welcome you to a Hollywood that never was—and always will be.

 

[peter11435]

They should remove the Disney part of the name too. It was only added when MGM was removed. It's redundant.

It was previously the Disney-MGM Studios.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Here this will help you:

I guess that kind of helps, but if DHS is the "Hollywood that never was", why are actual streets located in Hollywood, as well as a replica of the Chinese Theatre, a real Hollywood landmark, present in the park?

 

[SirLink]

I guess that kind of helps, but if DHS is the "Hollywood that never was", why are actual streets located in Hollywood, as well as a replica of the Chinese Theatre, a real Hollywood landmark, present in the park?

Symbolic icons of Hollywood.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Symbolic icons of Hollywood.

Yes, but I thought it was supposed to be the "Hollywood that never was"?

Is the guest supposed to feel like they've entered a bizarro Hollywood?

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

So ... they named their retail environment Disney Springs which sounds like a care home for your old relatives.

At least Disney's Hollywoodland sounds catchy.

Well it is near the gated retirement community of Saratoga Springs

 

[SirLink]

Yes, but I thought it was supposed to be the "Hollywood that never was"?

Is the guest supposed to feel like they've entered a bizarro Hollywood?

Hollywood that never was ... and always will be. Its about what you believe Hollywood to be in both your mind and your heart ...

 

[dhall]

Unless they seriously invest in attractions, they may as well call it the Disney Orlando Adventure for as well as that acronym works out