Toy Story Land expansion announced for Disney's Hollywood Studios

[Dan Deesnee]

No, of course not.
But concept art tells a lot- especially when themed elements have been dropped from the initial proposition.

Well your comments are very harsh and state that you've made up your mind about this land based on nothing but subject to change artwork.

We have no clue how this land will feel when there, no clue if the concept art lacks things they are planning to add. Yet you've already declared this land a waste.

 

[dreamscometrue]

Hey @MansionButler84 and @PorterRedkey. Can either of you roller coaster tycoons estimate the duration of the ride from what you know about it? Thanks.

 

[lazyboy97o]

Well your comments are very harsh and state that you've made up your mind about this land based on nothing but subject to change artwork.

We have no clue how this land will feel when there, no clue if the concept art lacks things they are planning to add. Yet you've already declared this land a waste.

The land is not a new design concept. There are already two Toy Story Playlands that utilize the same story and design intent.

 

[Goob]

The only thing we can safely assume is that it will not be as good as Carsland.

 

[RSoxNo1]

What are we expecting for a track length for Slinky Dog Dash? I have no gauge based on what's already in place and the concept art. Are we expecting 3000 feet of track and maybe a minute and a half ride length?

 

[EPCOTCenterLover]

I think the land will be cute in a minimalist kind of way. There are plenty of photos on line that show similarly themed lands in Paris and Hong Kong and soon Shanghai. But it's all very carnival like. I know everything can't be Pandora, but it certainly could have been more.

 

[EPCOTCenterLover]

Let me add this- I was there just after opening in 1989. Even though the park was small, it was beautiful and elegant, just classy. The new direction with Toy Story Land seems just the opposite- and I love those movies...

 

[PorterRedkey]

Hey @MansionButler84 and @PorterRedkey. Can either of you roller coaster tycoons estimate the duration of the ride from what you know about it? Thanks.

If the ride is over 90 seconds I would be surprised. If you consider RnRC is about 75 seconds from launch to the end brakes, I think this will be similar, depending if they stop you for the second launch or if it is a rolling launch. You should be on and off in a little over 2 minutes.

That said, they are so many variables I don't know, so this is just a guesstimate. @MansionButler84 is a much better source for insider info, so he may have a better idea than I do.

 

[danlb_2000]

What are we expecting for a track length for Slinky Dog Dash? I have no gauge based on what's already in place and the concept art. Are we expecting 3000 feet of track and maybe a minute and a half ride length?

I did some really rough measurements in Google Earth and 3000 feet seems reasonable.

 

[Rider]

The original lift hill version but you get the idea:

 

[Kman101]

The land is not a new design concept. There are already two Toy Story Playlands that utilize the same story and design intent.

To a certain degree, sure that's true.

 

[PorterRedkey]

I did some really rough measurements in Google Earth and 3000 feet seems reasonable.

3000 ft of track with an average speed of 25mph would be about 82 seconds long. The faster the average speed, the shorter the ride.

Average 20 mph with 3000 feet= 102 seconds
Average 25 mph with 3000 feet= 82 seconds
Average 30 mph with 3000 feet= 68 seconds

 

[ToTBellHop]

3000 ft of track with an average speed of 25mph would be about 82 seconds long. The faster the average speed, the shorter the ride.

Average 20 mph with 3000 feet= 102 seconds
Average 25 mph with 3000 feet= 82 seconds
Average 30 mph with 3000 feet= 68 seconds

These are good estimates of length and ride time. Slight increases if they hold trains before the launches.

 

[PorterRedkey]

These are good estimates of length and ride time. Slight increases if they hold trains before the launches.

Agreed. That's what I meant by a full stop, versus a rolling stop, where your car is ramped back up to speed without stopping. I have a feeling we may get a full stop, but that is just a guess.

Do you think they will run 4 trains? Also, do you know if it will have its own unload section like Everest or will the unload/load station be combined?

 

[Dr.GrantSeeker]

The original lift hill version but you get the idea:

I really like that they have the ride in the middle of nowhere. Exactly where it belongs, or at least in a better themed environment.

 

[Rider]

That's the basic NoLimits 2 scene. I couldn't be bothered to make anything more realistic than adding a few pieces of default scenery.

 

[Dr.GrantSeeker]

That's the basic NoLimits 2 scene. I couldn't be bothered to make anything more realistic than adding a few pieces of default scenery.

Its a great video! I'm grateful that you took the time to make it. I was just joking!

 

[Dan Deesnee]

The land is not a new design concept. There are already two Toy Story Playlands that utilize the same story and design intent.

Fair enough, but this is a different country, size, budget, park, etc. I think it is completely unfair to say that this will likely be a disappointment or definitely will be, as others have said, simply because they don't like what was done previously. It's like judging a sequel to a movie based on concept art and the fact that you didn't like the first one. Even if the sequel has new actors, new writers, and a new director.

 

[EPCOTCenterLover]

I should be seeing it first hand next year. I'm sure I'll comment further then.

 

[BlindChow]

The original lift hill version but you get the idea:

Quick, what's the height requirement on this thing??