Toy Story Land expansion announced for Disney's Hollywood Studios

[RSoxNo1]

The redhead, the pirate with the hairy leg on the bridge and Capt. Jack for Pirates and The killer bride, the caretaker and Mr. Gracey for HM. What do I win?

Nothing. They have names, just like the characters in Avatar.

 

[Goofyernmost]

Nothing. They have names, just like the characters in Avatar.

Drat the luck.. I was hoping for a big cash prize!

 

[Zipadeelady]

Does anyone know if TSMM will be open after the 19th but before the 30th? I'm still unable to get FP.

 

[nickys]

Does anyone know if TSMM will be open after the 19th but before the 30th? I'm still unable to get FP.

We don't know yet. They may be waiting to see how things go during the closure before committing themselves to reopening with/without FPs. But at this point, everything is speculation.

 

[Zipadeelady]

We don't know yet. They may be waiting to see how things go during the closure before committing themselves to reopening with/without FPs. But at this point, everything is speculation.

Thank you. I thought I was missing the information about it being closed.

 

[trainplane3]

I experienced that ride before they enclosed it. Back when it was called "Avalanche Run".

Building a bobsled coaster next to the beach was a terrible idea. The ride itself was pretty fun and unique but the theming made it look a lot worse then it really was. It was worth losing to gain Gatekeeper. Still, bobsled coasters are pretty fun.

 

[Skibum1970]

Building a bobsled coaster next to the beach was a terrible idea. The ride itself was pretty fun and unique but the theming made it look a lot worse then it really was. It was worth losing to gain Gatekeeper. Still, bobsled coasters are pretty fun.

I enjoyed it while it lasted. I found Gatekeeper to be a bit boring. the transitions are in slow motion after the first drop is completed.

Have there been any rides/reviews of Slink Dog yet? Didn't know if they had started soft opens.

 

[trainplane3]

I enjoyed it while it lasted. I found Gatekeeper to be a bit boring. the transitions are in slow motion after the first drop is completed.

Have there been any rides/reviews of Slink Dog yet? Didn't know if they had started soft opens.

I think it's only been cast members so far, so no reviews. At least I think they were CMs since people were spotted riding it last week.

Agreed, it's gimmick is neat but isn't that exciting. But it's very awesome capacity and the fact there's no longer a massive beige box (and now, no more stadium) on the beach are the big gains from it.

 

[ZachPL]

Building a bobsled coaster next to the beach was a terrible idea. The ride itself was pretty fun and unique but the theming made it look a lot worse then it really was. It was worth losing to gain Gatekeeper. Still, bobsled coasters are pretty fun.

I've been on the Alpine Bobsled in Great Escape in upstate NY, although the ride is ok it must be a nightmare to run and I'm honestly surprised it hasn't been replaced yet. Almost every time I go there the ride is down, I'm not sure if this is a common occurrence with bobsled rides or is more specific to this one especially since the ride has moved parks twice and is very old now

 

[Thanks phoenicians]

Any word on when soft openings/ap previews would be?

 

[peter11435]

Any word on when soft openings/ap previews would be?

There likely will not be any

 

[DisneyDrew]

Any word on when soft openings/ap previews would be?

Not happening unfortunately.

 

[EricsBiscuit]

There likely will not be any

So are they pulling a Pixar Pier and charging $300 a person for previews?

 

[ToTBellHop]

So are they pulling a Pixar Pier and charging $300 a person for previews?

They are just trying to open on 6/30.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Not arguing at all but you could say that about most Six Flags and Cedar Fair parks (and most amusement parks). It's very obvious all the money goes to the ride with the queue being the thing that gets whatever is left. I try to compare Disney to parks that actually theme their stuff. It isn't fair to compare Cedar Fair against anything Disney/Universal/etc. One is going for immersion with some thrill, the other is all in on high thrills.

Let's forget that one time Cedar Fair tried to compete with Disney on a "ride theme" level...

At least I got to experience it when some of the audio and lighting effects worked.

More info on Disaster Transport:

 

[djkidkaz]

I’m curious what the plan is for the current Pixar walkway on June 30th and for the future. Will they eventually build a wall of some sort to hide that it’s even there?

 

[Winter]

I’m curious what the plan is for the current Pixar walkway on June 30th and for the future. Will they eventually build a wall of some sort to hide that it’s even there?

Yes, and Universal will pay for it.

 

[DisneyDreamerxyz]

I’m curious what the plan is for the current Pixar walkway on June 30th and for the future. Will they eventually build a wall of some sort to hide that it’s even there?

yes there will be a wall and that space will only be viewable by castmembers.

 

[mikejs78]

They definitely can't use the Black Panther character, but it's entirely conceivable that they are able to use every other aspect of that movie: Killmonger, Wakanda, Shuri, Okoye, etc.

Doesn't the contract specify that they can't use characters or things that are related to the famies of characters they can't use? In that case, wouldn't most of the supporting cast also be off limits?

 

[RSoxNo1]

Doesn't the contract specify that they can't use characters or things that are related to the famies of characters they can't use? In that case, wouldn't most of the supporting cast also be off limits?

It does, but if Doctor Strange is allowed to be used in the parks, I'm guessing that the "relationship" families has been better defined. While many of the Black Panther characters exist in the comics, Doctor Strange can also be connected back to the Avengers as well. This is purely speculative on my part, but I don't think it's unfounded.