Toy Story Land expansion announced for Disney's Hollywood Studios

[Homer fan]

I just have a general question on this land: did John Lassiter have any say? If so, is he as attention to detail oriented as Cameron and Rowling? I just wonder if he was really okay with just a relatively "simple" TSL, as opposed to a more complex Pixar Place. I would imagine, given how much Pixar means to Disney, that he would have to have been integral to approving this land, but if that is the case, why would he settle for such a bland land, comparatively speaking.

 

[Rich T]

I don't think Lassiter or anyone else at Disney has any interest in a "Pixar Place" at this point-- and frankly, the general public doesn't either. Ten years ago Pixar had a clearer identity. Since then, they've released some mediocre films (and one big bomb), while Disney feature animation has caught up in terms of quality. When a new animated film comes out, it doesn't matter if it's labeled Disney or Pixar; they're all blending together now (in a high-quality good way). If you called Zootopia a Pixar film or Coco a Disney film, no one would know the difference.-- Certainly not enough to justify a entire land limited to one studio's output.

 

[Walter Elias Disney]

John Lasseter was at Pixar Place prior to the closures and the expansion decisions. Yes, he played a role.

 

[brb1006]

I don't think Lassiter or anyone else at Disney has any interest in a "Pixar Place" at this point-- and frankly, the general public doesn't either. Ten years ago Pixar had a clearer identity. Since then, they've released some mediocre films (and one big bomb), while Disney feature animation has caught up in terms of quality. When a new animated film comes out, it doesn't matter if it's labeled Disney or Pixar; they're all blending together now (in a high-quality good way). If you called Zootopia a Pixar film or Coco a Disney film, no one would know the difference.-- Certainly not enough to justify a entire land limited to one studio's output.

This reminds me how alot of animated films from other companies tried mimicking the Disney style and format with their animated films (Mainly straight to video) due to the Disney Renissance going on strong back in the 90's.

 

[ToTBellHop]

John Lassiter was at Pixar Place prior to the closures and the expansion decisions. Yes, he played a role.

Yes, but he doesn't care much about the FL parks.

 

[zakattack99]

I hate to say it, but this IS phase 2. Midway Mania was phase 1 (and I'm still holding out hope for an update to debut with the land).

Like if the ride could easily be adjusted to add new games and or seasonal variants over night? You are just talking the impossible now!

 

[lazyboy97o]

I just have a general question on this land: did John Lassiter have any say? If so, is he as attention to detail oriented as Cameron and Rowling? I just wonder if he was really okay with just a relatively "simple" TSL, as opposed to a more complex Pixar Place. I would imagine, given how much Pixar means to Disney, that he would have to have been integral to approving this land, but if that is the case, why would he settle for such a bland land, comparatively speaking.

Lasseter used up his political capital on Cars Land.

 

[PizzaPlanet]

I just have a general question on this land: did John Lassiter have any say? If so, is he as attention to detail oriented as Cameron and Rowling? I just wonder if he was really okay with just a relatively "simple" TSL, as opposed to a more complex Pixar Place. I would imagine, given how much Pixar means to Disney, that he would have to have been integral to approving this land, but if that is the case, why would he settle for such a bland land, comparatively speaking.

He was involved with the lackluster Playlands in Paris and Hong Kong, so I assume so.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Like if the ride could easily be adjusted to add new games and or seasonal variants over night? You are just talking the impossible now!

They updated it when Toy Story 3 came out.

 

[PizzaPlanet]

They updated it when Toy Story 3 came out.

It will be interesting to see if they make more changes when the fourth film comes out. They might even bring the Bo Peep game back, since she is going to be a major part of that movie.

 

[ToTBellHop]

It will be interesting to see if they make more changes when the fourth film comes out. They might even bring the Bo Peep game back, since she is going to be a major part of that movie.

I would be surprised if there weren't updates.

 

[rioriz]

I would be surprised if there weren't updates.

Then they can adverstise a brand new ride in TSL! Boom, 3 new rides in one land! Take that CarsLand

 

[WDWbuff2001]

Then they can adverstise a brand new ride in TSL! Boom, 3 new rides in one land! Take that CarsLand

I wouldn't have that much hope....

 

[Kate F]

Been awhile since my last time on this site. How much progress has been made?

 

[danlb_2000]

Been awhile since my last time on this site. How much progress has been made?

From July 1...

 

[Kate F]

From July 1...

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Oh wow. It's been almost a year btw since I was last on here, so it looks like quite a bit of progress has been made. Looks good I have to say.

 

[Fox&Hound]

Any updates on theming? Have they decided to spend more money on items palced around the coaster? I feel like with two launches (one change since the original lift hill) it would make sense to have a lot of static/moving items around to look at as you are momentarily stopped before you launch. Updates???? Thanks...

 

[ToTBellHop]

Any updates on theming? Have they decided to spend more money on items palced around the coaster? I feel like with two launches (one change since the original lift hill) it would make sense to have a lot of static/moving items around to look at as you are momentarily stopped before you launch. Updates???? Thanks...

You'll be able to look at the large Star Wars Land structures in the distance and wish you were there.

 

[Fox&Hound]

You'll be able to look at the large Star Wars Land structures in the distance and wish you were there.

That is so sad. I just don't understand...

 

[jt04]

That is so sad. I just don't understand...

You can see the castle from MSUSA too. And Tomorrowland from the hub. What was Walt thinking?