Bocabear
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Problem is the time it takes borders on the ridiculous... We will get more than the 4 rides, when? this construction that was announced will take them through 2021...so 2025? Later?
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Toy Story Land expansion announced for Disney's Hollywood Studios
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djkidkaz
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People seriously still think a Carsland is coming?
Martin said that Carsland is still what is expected to be coming.
As others have also said, the amount of mercy it moves alone gives them enough reason to add the land.
danlb_2000
Premium Member
I have never seen anyone complain that MK has at least 10 rides based on Disney movies, why should three lands based on Pixar movies be a problem?
Bocabear
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I find it unbelievably uninspired to think they are actually doing Toy Storyland... What a snoozefest!
DisDan
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Not sure if you're serious or not, but my kids would beg to differ. They have looked at the concept art and can't wait to be in this land and ride the attractions. They are huge Toy Story fans.
Bocabear
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They will be teenagers before it is finished...lol
note2001
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I have no problem with them adding more Toy Story to the area - it is Pixar's first movie, made them wildly successful, and broke new ground with software (and they continue to do so). It's well deserving of a section. But I will agree, if this is Pixar Land, there needs to be more. The company is about technology and bringing stories to life via some great people and that tech. Let's have more of them all represented here with their work.
Side note: Disney fans of old would argue that Walt had designed Disneyland around people, not films. The films were simply a bonus and added in as characters and rides. Seems to me he designed Main Street, Frontierland and Adventureland around people and activities we might love but otherwise not be able to experience. Fishing, a riverboat ride, walking down a road styled after the old west, and an old fashioned main street are just some of the unique aspects that stand out. This bit about designing entire areas to movies is newer than Walt, which is fine, if that's the way society wants to be entertained now. However, I'll be the first to hop up and say I'd rather have the story behind making the movies back instead of being IN the movie. But that's neither here nor there as Disney started to give up on showing us how movies are made some time ago. They're peeling that layer off of DHS bit by bit.
Side note: Disney fans of old would argue that Walt had designed Disneyland around people, not films. The films were simply a bonus and added in as characters and rides. Seems to me he designed Main Street, Frontierland and Adventureland around people and activities we might love but otherwise not be able to experience. Fishing, a riverboat ride, walking down a road styled after the old west, and an old fashioned main street are just some of the unique aspects that stand out. This bit about designing entire areas to movies is newer than Walt, which is fine, if that's the way society wants to be entertained now. However, I'll be the first to hop up and say I'd rather have the story behind making the movies back instead of being IN the movie. But that's neither here nor there as Disney started to give up on showing us how movies are made some time ago. They're peeling that layer off of DHS bit by bit.
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captainmoch
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How I view it is that if I want to see how movies are made, I can just watch a special feature on a DVD. The only way to be in a world is to go to a theme park. That's why I'm okay with this new direction for DHS. However... the execution needs to be good for it to make sense. If you entered the worlds through a theater of sorts, I think it would work great.
G00fyDad
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I'm 43, my wife is 46, my daughter is 22, and my son is 13. We all want to get into this land as soon as possible.
Fox&Hound
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I'm an adult and I'm psyched. You can't please everybody, for sure, but it's exciting to see a new land themed to a beloved Disney/Pixar movie. I think when it is built people will be pleasantly surprised how enjoyable it is.
ToTBellHop
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I'm with you. I think it looks fun. Something new at DHS?I'm 43, my wife is 46, my daughter is 22, and my son is 13. We all want to get into this land as soon as possible.
Bocabear
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You will be 48, your wife 51, your daughter 27 and your son 18 by the time the land is done...I'm 43, my wife is 46, my daughter is 22, and my son is 13. We all want to get into this land as soon as possible.
doctornick
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The only way I see a Carsland doing as well in Fl as it did in CA is to wait until Cars 3 comes out and pattern the land after THAT movie. But they better make Cars 3 better than 2.
Why? I mean, I'm not even sure what you mean by "doing as well" -- no matter what, the land likely won't be as well received simply because it is the "copy" but it would certainly be popular especially among the younger skewing guests that go to WDW. Cars still has a significant presence in terms of merchandise around and the new movie will bring it to the limelight for new youngsters.
But there's no reason why they can't make a DHS area some version or Radiator Springs (or at least part of the town). That's the iconic aspect of the movies and where people want to "visit".
ToTBellHop
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Surely you don't actually believe that. His son MIGHT have a driver license by the time it opens.
Goofyernmost
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Here's what I believe, if, and I do mean if, someone (Disney) were to do a new park and copy it directly from the plans of the original Disneyland, it would be a colossal flop within two years. People would go in and say "What is this". I paid money to come in here and walk a dusty trail, ride a carnival horse, play shoot um up with a cowboy? The problem with nostalgia is that reality is never as good as the memories.I have no problem with them adding more Toy Story to the area - it is Pixar's first movie, made them wildly successful, and broke new ground with software (and they continue to do so). It's well deserving of a section. But I will agree, if this is Pixar Land, there needs to be more. The company is about technology and bringing stories to life via some great people and that tech. Let's have more of them all represented here with their work.
Side note: Disney fans of old would argue that Walt had designed Disneyland around people, not films. The films were simply a bonus and added in as characters and rides. Seems to me he designed Main Street, Frontierland and Adventureland around people and activities we might love but otherwise not be able to experience. Fishing, a riverboat ride, walking down a road styled after the old west, and an old fashioned main street are just some of the unique aspects that stand out. This bit about designing entire areas to movies is newer than Walt, which is fine, if that's the way society wants to be entertained now. However, I'll be the first to hop up and say I'd rather have the story behind making the movies back instead of being IN the movie. But that's neither here nor there as Disney started to give up on showing us how movies are made some time ago. They're peeling that layer off of DHS bit by bit.
Goofyernmost
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Boy, do you not know people very well. First off, "won't be well received because it is a copy"? Where in the pluperfect heavens did you come up with that. If you haven't seen the original, copy or not, it doesn't matter. Soarin is an exact copy of the one in California, yet the lines are hours long in Florida. How did that happen? Merchandise will sell anywhere and people certainly do not travel to Florida to by a plastic car that they can get at any WalMart. The ride would bring in thousands of people, it is a sure winner, especially if it were to be built exactly like it is in DCA. If they cheapen it, then it stands a chance of not being received as well. If there isn't something at the end to enjoy then the purpose of Radiator Springs, iconic or not, will not be a more then one time visit location. DHS has enough visit one time attractions.
doctornick
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Oh, I agree. I meant by fanboys, not general guests. Most guests just want nice attractions and Cars Land of any sort will be well received by most WDW guests.
Don't know if I agree there though. A lot people buy stuff in WDW or other theme parks that they could get cheaper elsewhere. A lot of spending is spur of the moment, especially for children.