DHS Toy Story Land expansion announced for Disney's Hollywood Studios

[dreamscometrue]

In my opinion UP could be the best option as you could have the floating house and paradise falls. It could make a nice transition from TSL, to UP with the balloons and house, then from Paradise Falls to SWL. UP also has decent merchandise potential with the balloons, the wilderness explorer sashes and badges, the grape soda, etc. Even ride potential is there to have a Splash Mountain esque Paradise Falls attraction or a nice dark ride.

That's the IP I'd really love to see developed. I loved that movie!

 

[dreamscometrue]

So excited...I got to use the 'ignore' feature just now for only the 3rd time.

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

Let's not be thankful just yet that more Pixar is coming. If they announced Finding Nemo Land I think I'd lose it. Way over done franchise in the parks but they sure do love using it everywhere.

In my opinion UP could be the best option as you could have the floating house and paradise falls. It could make a nice transition from TSL, to UP with the balloons and house, then from Paradise Falls to SWL. UP also has decent merchandise potential with the balloons, the wilderness explorer sashes and badges, the grape soda, etc. Even ride potential is there to have a Splash Mountain esque Paradise Falls attraction or a nice dark ride.

UP is my favorite Pixar movie. Lots of potential of what you listed above. And different from DLR.

 

[G00fyDad]

UP is my favorite Pixar movie. Lots of potential of what you listed above. And different from DLR.

I would seriously love to see an UP presence, but they would have to have the house with balloons to make it worthy. Unfortunately, they could not do it and make it realistic with the high winds they sometimes have in FL. Otherwise, I would love to UP there.

 

[djkidkaz]

I would seriously love to see an UP presence, but they would have to have the house with balloons to make it worthy. Unfortunately, they could not do it and make it realistic with the high winds they sometimes have in FL. Otherwise, I would love to UP there.

They have the floating mountains of Pandora, they can do the house.

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

Let's not be thankful just yet that more Pixar is coming. If they announced Finding Nemo Land I think I'd lose it. Way over done franchise in the parks but they sure do love using it everywhere.

In my opinion UP could be the best option as you could have the floating house and paradise falls. It could make a nice transition from TSL, to UP with the balloons and house, then from Paradise Falls to SWL. UP also has decent merchandise potential with the balloons, the wilderness explorer sashes and badges, the grape soda, etc. Even ride potential is there to have a Splash Mountain esque Paradise Falls attraction or a nice dark ride.

With finding Dory coming out soon - you never know But I agree with Up being put in there.

 

[G00fyDad]

They have the floating mountains of Pandora, they can do the house.

The house would be easy. Are you suggesting that they secure each balloon that is not directly against the majority (because some aren't) with large steel beams? The entire balloon setup would (in my opinion) be too hazardous and/or difficult to keep.

 

[WhatJaneSays]

I just don't think this is true.

Many people can work on different parts of this project at the same time. It's effectively demolition, putting up a few buildings and everything that entails, a flat ride(which most theme parks can pop up in no time) a rollercoaster (UK parks can build coasters over the winter months in truly atrocious weather) and some very light theming. End of May 2017 is completely doable. There's nothing revolutionary going on here. No rock work (if concept is correct), no innovative ride systems...Demolition will take some time but I think it's a sign of how perceptions have been scewed if a 13-14 month timeframe is laughed at for something like this. It looks a very simple build.

I don't think anyone here is "laughing" that a 14 month scheduled is un-doable. It's not advisable from a logistical standpoint. Just because something might be considered a simple build (which, for the scope of Disney's general builds, this could be considered one) doesn't mean it's a quick build. A project of this nature could easily top the scheduling of over 10,000 individual tasks; as many as 25-35% will be dependent on the timeline being at the correct stage of development to complete.

Building that time into the expected schedule is best practices. Especially when you're going to be sharing a lot of your physical space with one (or more) projects you have minimal control over and might end up with a higher priority level than your project does.

 

[Mike S]

Chill out Pam, no one posting here is a Penguin.

 

[Pam Hates Penguins]

Chill out Pam, no one posting here is a Penguin.

Do you get the penguin connection in Saving Mr. Banks?

 

[doctornick]

It has been suggested that Monsters Inc or The Incredibles are the most likely options for a "Phase 3" land. I tend to agree with them as reasonable options given their popularity and how they would work in a theme park.

 

[G00fyDad]

It has been suggested that Monsters Inc or The Incredibles are the most likely options for a "Phase 3" land. I tend to agree with them as reasonable options given their popularity and how they would work in a theme park.

I'd LOVE to see the often mentioned door coaster.

 

[TheOrangeBird01]

I'd LOVE to see the often mentioned door coaster.

Now THAT is something I'd pay big money for ... I just hope Disney isn't reading that, and decides to raise ticket prices. Again

 

[G00fyDad]

Now THAT is something I'd pay big money for ... I just hope Disney isn't reading that, and decides to raise ticket prices. Again

Death, taxes, and rising Disney ticket costs.....

 

[Next Big Thing]

So excited...I got to use the 'ignore' feature just now for only the 3rd time.

It really helps clean some threads up when it comes to certain people...

 

[Pam Hates Penguins]

Now THAT is something I'd pay big money for ... I just hope Disney isn't reading that, and decides to raise ticket prices. Again

But what's the ride vehicle for the door coaster?

 

[Next Big Thing]

I think it should be pointed out that, as far as simple builds go, Toon Town closed in February 2011 and opened in phases begining in March 2012. The last phase opened in July of that year.

Toontown saw almost complete demo as well (aside from barnstormer) so it's a fairly decent comparison.

 

[doctornick]

So, with the new concept art. Can someone tell me where they are seeing the first coaster launch? I agree that there doesn't seem to be a lift hill, so I'm guessing people are just assuming a launch from the load area, is that right? Or is there something in particular that people are seeing?

 

[G00fyDad]

So, with the new concept art. Can someone tell me where they are seeing the first coaster launch? I agree that there doesn't seem to be a lift hill, so I'm guessing people are just assuming a launch from the load area, is that right? Or is there something in particular that people are seeing?

RnR style launch. Linear induction (sp?)

 

[ToTBellHop]

So, with the new concept art. Can someone tell me where they are seeing the first coaster launch? I agree that there doesn't seem to be a lift hill, so I'm guessing people are just assuming a launch from the load area, is that right? Or is there something in particular that people are seeing?

No. From the queue building, you will turn right to a straight away. That straight away is an LSM launch. Like California Screamin'. It appears to now go into an over banked turn. I'm sure the coaster will be fun as it has some elements we haven't seen on a Disney Coaster. I just wish it appeared to have better theming.