Toy Story Land expansion announced for Disney's Hollywood Studios

[DisneyJunkie]

And I'm simply a rethemed paramecium.

If you say so.

 

[danlb_2000]

Frontierland actually has 4 attractions
Adventureland has 4 attractions
Liberty Square has 3 attractions

You need to compare apples to apples. Toy Story land has had two "rides" announced. Advntureland only has 3 rides and Frontierland only 2 (3 if you count the boat ride over to Tom Sawyer's island). There are other attractions in Adventureland and Frontierland and could possible be other attractions in Toy Story land.

 

[karal16]

You need to compare apples to apples. Toy Story land has had two "rides" announced. Advntureland only has 3 rides and Frontierland only 2 (3 if you count the boat ride over to Tom Sawyer's island). There are other attractions in Adventureland and Frontierland and could possible be other attractions in Toy Story land.

Thank you, that's what I was trying to get across in my original post.

TSL isn't any less than many of the lands in MK, and those lands function just fine.

 

[ToTBellHop]

If you say so.

I do. Calling this project a rethemed Barnstormer and teacups is like calling Carsland a rethemed Autopia and teacups. The hyperbole here is astonishing.

 

[SNS]

Does this mean the Earful Tower is in danger or will it be relocated?

As for the recent posts, when was the last time Disney even added a section with more then two attractions? I can't think of anytime.

 

[DisneyJunkie]

Thank you, that's what I was trying to get across in my original post.

TSL isn't any less than many of the lands in MK, and those lands function just fine.

Then they really shouldn't try and promote it as something to get excited and worked up about if it's simply going to be something no "less than many of the lands in MK". Why not really put the Imagineers to work on a new and creative kind of attraction to give the public? Re-theming rides based on already-existing rides in the other parks just smacks of laziness to me.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Thank you, that's what I was trying to get across in my original post.

TSL isn't any less than many of the lands in MK, and those lands function just fine.

Well, it certainly is comparable to those lands on their opening day.

 

[Mike S]

Well it doesn't really matter. If what they've said is actually ALL the public is getting out of these new lands (and no changes to the plan happens between now and the ground-breaking on construction) then they're going to be extremely unimpressive. We already have the Goofy coaster and Mad Tea Cup ride in MK.......we don't need a slightly changed up and re-themed version being the two defining attractions in the new Toy Story land. That doesn't impress.

With everything we know, Slinky is not just a retheme of Barnnstormer.

 

[jme]

It is all part of the theme. You are walking into The world Andy built. That in its self is going to be cool and an experience. People need to realize that the coaster etc will look like a kid set it up and made it with his imagination.

Why I am excited for the super launch as that is something I would have done and my kids do now when they play.

I believe the land will be very well done. I also believe more is to come but right now I will enjoy what they have showed us. Waiting for more but it will come.

Details still rolling out.

When you say "Super Launch" are you talking about the foot bridge from the concept art that walks over top of the track (that has "Super Launch" printed on it)?

 

[Matt7187]

Does this mean the Earful Tower is in danger or will it be relocated?

As for the recent posts, when was the last time Disney even added a section with more then two attractions? I can't think of anytime.

I don't really see where the earful tower would even fit tbh. The park isn't acting like a movie studio anymore, and it would be out of place to be seen in Toy Story land. I liked it for what it was when it fit thematically, but I think it should be gone now.

 

[DisneyJunkie]

I do. Calling this project a rethemed Barnstormer and teacups is like calling Carsland a rethemed Autopia and teacups. The hyperbole here is astonishing.

So you're saying you actually see something new, creative, and original about the two announced attractions that might make this something to look forward to? Do tell.

 

[danlb_2000]

Does this mean the Earful Tower is in danger or will it be relocated?

As for the recent posts, when was the last time Disney even added a section with more then two attractions? I can't think of anytime.

If the tower isn't on land that will be part of the expansion it will be very close and I think it would look out of place.

 

[gmajew]

When you say "Super Launch" are you talking about the foot bridge from the concept art that walks over top of the track (that has "Super Launch" printed on it)?

yes but others have stated it appears to be a similar type coaster to one at Dollywood. But again just look at the art and the detail it is purely like your in your imagination as a kid. That to me makes a land worth so more then just the rides.

Just look at potter. The rides are good but the land the detail of walking in that world is what is cool and more fun then the rides. Cars land does the same.

 

[ToTBellHop]

So you're saying you actually see something new, creative, and original about the two announced attractions that might make this something to look forward to? Do tell.

If a roller coaster through a toybox with 7DMT's swaying cars and a launch isn't a compelling family coaster, I don't know what is. But I like toys. This land is meant to please families who have long been complaining about DHS. If you want an immersive land for adults (that non-toddlers will also appreciate) they announced another land yesterday and another in 2011.

Actually, nothing they announced yesterday is toddler friendly, so that right there is an improvement over recent additions.

 

[jme]

Oh, don't get me wrong, I'm very excited for Toy Story Land and the theming it will bring. So long as they deliver on the comparison to Carsland "that's exactly the level of immersion we are aiming for, for Florida" comment that Kathy Mangum said

 

[DisneyJunkie]

With everything we know, Slinky is not just a retheme do Barnnstormer.

Oh right.....it may be slightly longer in length and ride time. Otherwise, it IS.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Oh, don't get me wrong, I'm very excited for Toy Story Land and the theming it will bring. So long as they deliver on the comparison to Carsland "that's exactly the level of immersion we are aiming for, for Florida" comment that Kathy Mangum said

I fear she will regret that wording. The theming looks wonderful, but nothing seems to approach the WOW factor of the Cadillac mountains in this land. Star Wars land on the other hand...

 

[ToTBellHop]

Oh right.....it may be slightly longer in length and ride time. Otherwise, it IS.

You just described Space Mountain. A long kiddie coaster in the dark with laser pointers. Disney is not known for long, intense coasters.

 

[schuelma]

Then they really shouldn't try and promote it as something to get excited and worked up about if it's simply going to be something no "less than many of the lands in MK". Why not really put the Imagineers to work on a new and creative kind of attraction to give the public? Re-theming rides based on already-existing rides in the other parks just smacks of laziness to me.

If Toy Story Land was designed to be the centerpiece of the Studios re imagining, I would agree with you. But its clearly not. The innovative stuff will come from Star Wars IMO.

 

[Horizons1]

I guess most here are so desperate for something new at MGM they will eat anything up. This land will be nothing like Cars Land, which is baffling because it had been kicked around so much.