danlb_2000
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Lots of preparation, demolition, land clearing, access roads, utilities but very little actual construction. With that said permits for the first phase of construction have been filed for both TSL and SWL.
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Toy Story Land expansion announced for Disney's Hollywood Studios
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Lots of preparation, demolition, land clearing, access roads, utilities but very little actual construction. With that said permits for the first phase of construction have been filed for both TSL and SWL.
Stripes
Premium Member
I hope, if there has been significant changes to TSL, that something better rises out of the ashes. A while ago, I would've said: "No way." (To Disney actually making something better). But, with all these rumored developments, it's hard to ignore the hope that some level of competency has been restored at TWDC.
Disneyhead'71
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Shoved around to other areas of the same project. They want more bag for their buck than just 2 medium capacity rides.
Jones14
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That's good to hear. Anything you can tell us about what's been changed/added?
Chef Kronk
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So has Slinky been scrapped from the land? Or are they just making it (for lack of a better term) worse?
MagicHappens1971
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I'm with @Chef Kronk, the land is pretty barren outside the two new attractions, Slinky, and the Alien Saucers thing, could that mean they're adding more attractions at the expense of a smaller Slinky? I don't know how much worse Slinky could get, but this is Disney we're talking about lol
CaptainAmerica
Premium Member
The issue hasn't been competency, it's been prioritization. Shangai, MM+, DCA 2.0, the Dream, and the Fantasy are done. That means they can get back to the stuff we all find sexy.
Disneyhead'71
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All I know is the land is being "tweaked", and that the order to start fabricating the coaster has been/was delayed. Still unclear as to if it has gone through yet. But I know it didn't go out in May as originally planned. Well, not the original plan. But Plan B.
Stripes
Premium Member
Well, whatever it's been, I'm glad that things appear to be moving in a better direction for WDW.
Herbie
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't there a rumor that all the parts for, say the coaster, were already constructed and possibly over here and could be easily put together since, at the time, TSL in Shanghai was not happening (but now is). And.. is Shangai going to be a clone of DHS' version?
MagicHappens1971
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I don't know if you're wrong or not, but I read through this whole thread and don't remember anyone mentioning that the parts were already constructed.
DisneyGentlemanV2.0
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And what we will get:
Barnstormer lite
Foam head show
Meet and greet
Overpriced Toy Story Churro carts
DVC Kiosk
MagicHappens1971
Well-Known Member
Woah I'm having a feeling of deja vu
doctornick
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That actually sounds positive to me, so I am intrigued about hearing more
Thanks phoenicians
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If I were to have to choose I'd much rather them cut the saucers than slinky. If they cut slinky than what will they market as the headliner attraction of the land? Also with these changes do they still expect to have it all complete by 2018? They really need it even earlier though with GMR expected to close next year.
Jones14
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The things we have to consider when looking at potential changes are: 1) Price, 2) Space, and 3) Ease of Implementation. With that said, I think in the event of a third attraction being added (he says with absolutely no knowledge, just speculation) I think that it would be the Parachute Drop.
Here's why: they'll want to bring a clone in to keep costs down. RC Racer (coaster) and Slinky Dog Spin (same theme) are redundant, so this is the only Toy Story attraction left that already exists elsewhere and would add something to the area. It also takes up a (relatively small) footprint, and would partially make up for a loss of theming that could come from further dumbing down of the coaster.
I can't think of what else they could do that would solve the problems they have (too much money for too little capacity), and if I'm not mistaken, Parachute Drop is the most popular attraction within the Playlands.
The only problem I can think of is that of sight lines, particularly those coming from Star Wars Land. Then again, there are ways to get around that (elevation changes, strategic facade work, etc.), and placing the attraction on the right side of the land would help, provided it doesn't interfere with GMR sight lines.
Here's why: they'll want to bring a clone in to keep costs down. RC Racer (coaster) and Slinky Dog Spin (same theme) are redundant, so this is the only Toy Story attraction left that already exists elsewhere and would add something to the area. It also takes up a (relatively small) footprint, and would partially make up for a loss of theming that could come from further dumbing down of the coaster.
I can't think of what else they could do that would solve the problems they have (too much money for too little capacity), and if I'm not mistaken, Parachute Drop is the most popular attraction within the Playlands.
The only problem I can think of is that of sight lines, particularly those coming from Star Wars Land. Then again, there are ways to get around that (elevation changes, strategic facade work, etc.), and placing the attraction on the right side of the land would help, provided it doesn't interfere with GMR sight lines.
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Stripes
Premium Member
Oh boy...I hope not. Every TSPL makes my eyes bleed.
Disneyhead'71
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I don't anything added would be a ride.....or even a show, really. But I bet it show up on the map as the land's 4th attraction.
