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Transformative Multi-Year Expansion Announced for WDS Paris
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Toni25
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Something that doesn't seem to work with this placement is that in the case of Star Wars, an expansion was supposed to take place and another attraction was supposed to fit between Frozen and ROTR building in the future....now if it where Lion King, would they expand that land?Lion King is supposed to take the space where a lighter version of SW:GE was planned to be. You can see this area with yellow-coloured buildings in the plan below - below the Stunt Show arena. The actual size and shape of Lion King would probably differ though.
You would turn left at the lake coming from the English Garden / Tot area.
It seems like a waste of space to position it like the old plan.
cjkeating
Well-Known Member
I don't fully understand your question, another land can fit in between Frozen and Star Wars/Lion King?Something that doesn't seem to work with this placement is that in the case of Star Wars, an expansion was supposed to take place and another attraction was supposed to fit between Frozen and ROTR building in the future....now if it where Lion King, would they expand that land?
Toni25
Well-Known Member
Yes, from my understanding the initial plans where to at some point add another ride to the Star Wars land, as a phase 2, behind the "berme", next to Frozen. As can be seen in the picture, another E-Ticket fits there. I can't seem to find photos, but someone made measurements and added a building there.
mrflo
Well-Known Member
The piece of land you are referring to is currently set as a green/nature space and not considered to be built on. DLP could change that in the future by rededicating another large area for this purpose. Maybe they will even make the Lion King area bigger than the initial SWGE area and already take some part of that land. We will find out once the building permits will be made public or until some insiders share the details.
However, the official plans including the one that you have added are the ones that have been publicly shared with the communities around DLP during the consultation phase. That's what is currently already approved.
cjkeating
Well-Known Member
I have heard that will be the case. Not significantly but discussions have been had regarding expanding the footprint.
nickys
Premium Member
Where would LK go in DLP?
I’m trying to think where there is room, but not familiar with possible areas? Somewhere near Indy, is there room there?
I know there’s space behind Discoveryland but it doesn’t fit in there thematically, plus I hope there will be another SW ride.
I’m trying to think where there is room, but not familiar with possible areas? Somewhere near Indy, is there room there?
I know there’s space behind Discoveryland but it doesn’t fit in there thematically, plus I hope there will be another SW ride.
Indy uses just half of an expansion plot. But then you have the stage show being close but separate.
cjkeating
Well-Known Member
My post may have not made sense unless you read the quote above it. My response was to say the Lion King area (due to be built where the Star Wars area was going to be) is going to have an expanded footprint versus Star Wars.
I'm not aware of Pandora being green lit but if it is going anywhere it is WDSP.
nickys
Premium Member
The stage show was closed when we went so I forgot about that. As you walk up the path to Indy, where’s the stage show?
However I suspect both will go into WDSP anyway. Even though LK fits so much better into DLP.
If you’re at the start of the path to Indy, go back on yourself. Turn right after Colonel Hathis and right again then go past Cowboy Cookout; Indy circled at the top, theatre bottom left. Also the existing expansion next to Indy in green:
mrflo
Well-Known Member
Another clue about WDS changing its name:
Adding it to this forum section as well for further discussions.
Without knowing the new name yet, my initial reaction: sounds like another Marketing initiative rather than a WDI/creative driven decision to me.
XenoYosh
New Member
Indeed, a new name for the studios park is expected at the next event (04/12/24) :
Chantiers, nouveautés, nouveau nom, les annonces attendues le 12 avril. - OutsidEars
Le 12 avril prochain, à l’occasion du 32e anniversaire de la destination, Disneyland Paris préparerait plusieurs annonces concernant le futur du resort. Découvrons aujourd’hui les annonces attendues ce 12 avril. Nouveau nom pour les Walt Disney Studios. Cet anniversaire sera l’occasion de...
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nickys
Premium Member
Why are you so keen to get rid of Walt’s name?
Walt Disney Studios is fine too imo, just get rid of Hollywood