Toy Story Land expansion announced for Disney's Hollywood Studios

[peter11435]

They have the exact same thematic concept. It will have the same aesthetic qualities of its predecessors. Now whether you think the style is AMAZ-BALLS or cheap, tacky, and garish is a personal issue.

How long have you worked for WDI?

 

[Disneyhead'71]

It's only $100/per day if you buy a single ticket at the gate. Who does that? I'm sure there are a few, but those people are foolish folk who didn't buy package tickets. Failure to plan is planning to fail!

Locals often buy single day tickets.

 

[SirLink]

Locals often buy single day tickets.

Can't wait to see someone twist this and say that FL locals should be buying AP ...

 

[PizzaPlanet]

I agree. That's what the Toy Story version of Mater will be. Covered but not enclosed. Because they are building it in Florida where it's always sunny and 75, so there's no need for climate control.

I will also have an animatronic claw on the ceiling that will reach down at you.

 

[PizzaPlanet]

The walled area in the toy story queue is now complete, mr potato is gone indefinitely from that area. In his place is a rather poor murale of the toy story characters. It looks like they made the room much smaller in that part of the ride's queue. My only guess is potato head is hopefully being moved somewhere in toy story land? Either way sad update.

My guess is that they are moving the queue so it leads out the back of the building, as well as connects to the third track.

 

[Sped2424]

He will return to the Midway Mania queue. Remember the new third track (which will have its own queue area extending into the new building) will be Standby. The current two tracks will be FP+ and wheelchair transfer.

Are you sure? To me it would make more sense to have the third track be fastpass + and the two regular tracks to be standby

 

[matt9112]

It might have a few different rides, but the land itself appears the same as Paris and Hong Kong - and i've been to both of those parks and they are cheap budget lands.

Welcome to the world of Six Flags in Disney.

doubtful i have faith in the execution. but it depends if you think midway mania is cheap than yes this will be cheap to you. large over sized toys...that's the theme. end of story.

 

[matt9112]

I really don't care why other people are complaining. At this very moment one can enjoy 7 attractions (and I'm counting OMD here), take in 7 live entertainment options (not counting Citizens of Hollywood), plus do a few meet and greets (which, surprise surprise, some people enjoy). The Osbourne Lights started last night, so there's another evening option. You also have various shopping options shattered about, so if you like browsing, that's an option.

I'm not saying the park isn't without flaws (I hate DHS, tbh) and I don't think it should cost $97 dollars to enter. But to say there is nothing to do at DHS, is an absolute lie. Its just people complaining for the sake of complaining

this...the TOT is by far the best attraction on property...period....no other ride makes my stomach turn inside out waiting in line.

 

[lokisix]

It's only $100/per day if you buy a single ticket at the gate. Who does that? I'm sure there are a few, but those people are foolish folk who didn't buy package tickets. Failure to plan is planning to fail!

For many people the Disney name represents a high enough quality that they don't need to plan. Most people I know stay away from any information on upcoming Disney movies as they're going to the cinema to see it regardless of previews or critic reviews.

The same should be the case for the parks. If people have a spare day in the Orlando area they should be able to go to a park with the Disney name attached safe in the knowledge that they're getting value for money and the highest quality entertainment without worrying that they're not getting the cheapest tickets.

 

[marni1971]

It would be very pointless because I have zero knowledge on such matters; which is why I won't even attempt a mudslinging contest. And, yes, I am an un-ashamed Disney fan. I smoke the pixie dust and drink the Kool Aid, a lot.

Well, at least you're honest.

 

[doctornick]

Can't wait to see someone twist this and say that FL locals should be buying AP ...

That's quite a jump there. It's worth pointing out that Florida residents have ticket options that others do not, name 3 and 4 day tickets that can be used over a 6 month period.

 

[SirLink]

That's quite a jump there. It's worth pointing out that Florida residents have ticket options that others do not, name 3 and 4 day tickets that can be used over a 6 month period.

Not really you have just done exactly that...

 

[doctornick]

Not really you have just done exactly that...

How so? It's a huge jump to go from single day tickets to investing in an AP, especially if one were an infrequent park visitor. If one were a Florida resident and wanted to go to the parks but not that much, then a 3 or 4 day ticket would probably hold a good value.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Are you sure? To me it would make more sense to have the third track be fastpass + and the two regular tracks to be standby

Positive. 2/3 capacity FP, 1/3 Standby. Basically, Standby capacity is unchanged but now twice as many people will be able to book a Midway Mania FP and not wait in line--a big plus for guests and guest reviews. I'm sure guest satisfaction will increase dramatically in the Excel spreadsheet.

 

[SirLink]

How so? It's a huge jump to go from single day tickets to investing in an AP, especially if one were an infrequent park visitor. If one were a Florida resident and wanted to go to the parks but not that much, then a 3 or 4 day ticket would probably hold a good value.

Lets start with @Disneyhead'71 who is an Orlando local stating most buy one day tickets. Your response to that in a roundabout way to tell them they should buy a 3-4 day ticket. Maybe Florida residents don't want 3 days with the Mouse ...

 

[doctornick]

Positive. 2/3 capacity FP, 1/3 Standby. Basically, Standby capacity is unchanged but now twice as many people will be able to book a Midway Mania FP and not wait in line--a big plus for guests and guest reviews. I'm sure guest satisfaction will increase dramatically in the Excel spreadsheet.

Unless 50% of the current capacity is going to standby, then standby is going to be increased by this setup. IIRC, it's about 80% of capacity that is allocated to FP+which would mean that a adding a third track and allocated as 66% FP+ and 33% standby would increase both FP+ and standby by a good bit with standby improving more.

 

[doctornick]

Lets start with @Disneyhead'71 who is an Orlando local stating most buy one day tickets. Your response to that in a roundabout way to tell them they should buy a 3-4 day ticket. Maybe Florida residents don't want 3 days with the Mouse ...

Not what I'm saying at all. I'm just pointing out that there's a huge leap between "1 day ticket" and AP; Florida residents actually have quite a few options in between those that some posters may not be aware of. They aren't restricted to a binary choice of $100 1 day ticket versus versus expensive AP. Obviously, individuals should buy whatever works best for them, but if there is a concern about the "value" of a 1 day ticket, Florida residents have other options that might be more palatable.

 

[ford91exploder]

Positive. 2/3 capacity FP, 1/3 Standby. Basically, Standby capacity is unchanged but now twice as many people will be able to book a Midway Mania FP and not wait in line--a big plus for guests and guest reviews. I'm sure guest satisfaction will increase dramatically in the Excel spreadsheet.

Likely will keep the existing ratio guest ratios and use all three tracks for combination SBY and FP+ they can then increase the number of FP+ experiences by 100% and push it even higher during peak demand time, Using a 2FP 1SBY model they are capped at a 100% increase in FP+ experiences.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Unless 50% of the current capacity is going to standby, then standby is going to be increased by this setup. IIRC, it's about 80% of capacity that is allocated to FP+which would mean that a adding a third track and allocated as 66% FP+ and 33% standby would increase both FP+ and standby by a good bit with standby improving more.

If 80% is correct then your numbers are right.

 

[RSoxNo1]

We can criticize DHS all day, and it's very much deserved, but I sincerely believe that Epcot is in more trouble. At least there's hope for DHS at this point.