Transformative Multi-Year Expansion Announced for WDS Paris

[J4546]

As much as I will get hate, I wouldnt mid it ToT was rethemed to perhaps Dr Strange Sanctorum. Give it a lot of kirby krackle effects in the ground around it so it looks like its been teleported to that area like the Collectors wharehouse in DCA.

 

[SaveDinosaur]

Did someone talk about this? If this is true, then the rumors of adding just Rise of The Resistance could be true, which in my opinion would be better than at the Studios, especially since they could add Star Tours to Star Wars Land and that ride is really great, much better than MF.

 

[Sir_Cliff]

Did someone talk about this? If this is true, then the rumors of adding just Rise of The Resistance could be true, which in my opinion would be better than at the Studios, especially since they could add Star Tours to Star Wars Land and that ride is really great, much better than MF.

In all honesty, that rendering of a Star Wars land attached to Discoveryland actually looks pretty amazing! It does kind of make Discoveryland almost an entire park in and of itself which seems a little unbalanced. On the other hand, it's not like all the other lands don't have headliners to draw people away. The main issue for me is that it makes WDS even less appealing compared to Disneyland even after all of the new additions.

As for the renderings of the theatre district, the new trees and paving looks nice. Nothing revolutionary, but better than nothing.

 

[Indy_UK]

Did someone talk about this? If this is true, then the rumors of adding just Rise of The Resistance could be true, which in my opinion would be better than at the Studios, especially since they could add Star Tours to Star Wars Land and that ride is really great, much better than MF.

I mean… I am here for it but my head can’t get around the idea of a smaller Galaxy’s Edge being on the back of Discoveryland.

 

[rickreptile]

Did someone talk about this? If this is true, then the rumors of adding just Rise of The Resistance could be true, which in my opinion would be better than at the Studios, especially since they could add Star Tours to Star Wars Land and that ride is really great, much better than MF.

I have seen a post from Disneyland Works on twitter(i'm sorry i don't have twitter and don't know how it all works) mentioning the image on the tablet is a fake. Seems the person tried it before with the exact image.

 

[Sir_Cliff]

I have seen a post from Disneyland Works on twitter(i'm sorry i don't have twitter and don't know how it all works) mentioning the image on the tablet is a fake. Seems the person tried it before with the exact image.

That makes sense. The rumours about a mini-Star Wars land coming off Discoveryland didn't suggest such a direct lift from Galaxy's Edge.

 

[Sir_Cliff]

I always thought it would make sense to clone Rise as a Rebel/Empire version, perhaps with just the cantina and a couple of shops as Star Wars isn't quite as popular in Europe (outside of England). Then at WDS add Pandora.

This comment led me to look up the most successful films in France of all time, which led me to this wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_highest-grossing_films_in_France

What is fascinating is how many Disney films are on the list and, not that I want to start any rumours about the next land to appear around the lake at WDS, but it turns out that the animated Robin Hood sold more tickets than Frozen or Frozen II...

 

[Animaniac93-98]

This comment led me to look up the most successful films in France of all time, which led me to this wikipedia page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_highest-grossing_films_in_France

What is fascinating is how many Disney films are on the list and, not that I want to start any rumours about the next land to appear around the lake at WDS, but it turns out that the animated Robin Hood sold more tickets than Frozen or Frozen II...

Top 5 Disney animated films on the list:

Snow White
Jungle Book
101 Dalmatians
Cinderella
The AristoCats

Only one has an attraction at DLP, and one a restaurant.

Also note how The Rescuers is #83, selling more tickets than the likes of Avengers Endgame and Return of the Jedi. Reissues really worked!

 

[Animaniac93-98]

While I appreciate more trees and better pavement, new facades on par with MGM-Studios' Blvds is still my dream for this park.

 

[cjkeating]

Yeah it takes WDS from a disgraceful stain on the company to perfectly fine and nothing more. Though, the worst offender now in the park is the area around Crush’s Coaster. It needs to become a Finding Nemo mini-land ASAP.

It’s even more remarkable considering the park next door is the prettiest castle park in the world by a mile.

After all the WDSP 2.0 works are done I think the biggest blight on this park will be the Crush's Coaster "blue soundstage"... in my opinion Crush's Coaster needs to be removed and replaced with a properly themed, higher capacity, Disney Parks specification coaster, the Flying Carpets land could be utilised for this too.

 

[cjkeating]

Saw all those pics on OutsidEars. Theater district sounds a bit pretentious for what it is?
New trees and floors...a nice addition, but the facades? Aren't they a bit lacking? Once again it seems like the bare minimum is being done. Is this supposed to be a longer project that expands over several years to develop the facades?

I assume the Outsidears renders were done from blueprints so some liberty may have been taken with thematic finishes and non-structural assets could be missing. Great to have these renders though as they'll show way more detail than any Disney concept art.

If we are lucky this redevelopment will be officially announced tomorrow.

 

[Toni25]

I have seen a post from Disneyland Works on twitter(i'm sorry i don't have twitter and don't know how it all works) mentioning the image on the tablet is a fake. Seems the person tried it before with the exact image.

I followed the discussion and the person defended themselves and they just reposted again the same photo, not necessarily "trying it again". Ally (apparently a reliable insider) also talked about the possibility of the photo being real.
But anyway, real or not, it doesn't mean much...it's just a model, it could change anytime, it doesn't mean a version of Galaxys Edge is necessarily going there, just that they consider a Stars Wars Land next to Discoveryland.
If I remember correctly, I've read years ago that they have been considering it for many years even before the WDSP expansion. Then they decided to put it around the lake. Now they might be reconsidering again. I'd take it with a grain of salt, but speculation is fun & entertaining nonetheless. I haven't been this excited on the forum for the past 2 years as I am now.

 

[MKeeler]

Did someone talk about this? If this is true, then the rumors of adding just Rise of The Resistance could be true, which in my opinion would be better than at the Studios, especially since they could add Star Tours to Star Wars Land and that ride is really great, much better than MF.

This highlights my problem with the IP strategy, and I hope this is a since discarded concept.

Discoveryland has a strong theme already and could be one of the most amazing lands Disney has ever created if they stuck with that theme. Even by just sticking with existing rides they've already created. Imagine if Discoveryland changed Space Mountain back to the original theming with Jules Verne. Then add Journey to the Center of the Earth, the 20,000 Leagues ride from Tokyo, and Soarin themed to Soarin Around the World in 80 Days. If they really wanted to commit, retheme Star Tours to Time Machine and Buzz to War of The Worlds.

Disneyland Parc needs a dedication to theme and aesthetics and additional attractions that compliment those. Committing to Discoveryland accomplishes that, not discarding it.

Studios on the other hand needs additional themed lands, as well as attractions. It needs an identity. And allowing you to explore the great worlds of Disney movies works. A Star Wars land would work well there. And if Lion King is a land, you could transition from the Savannah to Galaxy's Edge or Tattooine well.

Just tired of seeing the cart lead the horse.

 

[MKeeler]

Or they could go the easier route and just make the exterior look like an aquarium, throw in a water feature, and get rid of the Magic Carpets & Cars Race Rally...

Change out Magic Carpets for The Whirlpool and Cars for Blowfish Balloon Race and you've got a Finding Nemo themed section, to strengthen the Pixar Area. That would now be Nemo, Toy Story, and Ratatouille.

 

[IMDREW]

I always thought magic carpets would be a cool stingray migration ride.

 

[Timothy_Q]

It's also about time they remove the costume building that's stuck in between the 3 pixar areas, and use it for further expansion and to give the area a nice Pixar hub that connects to each section

 

[DCBaker]

*Walt Disney Imagineering has posted a clearer video of the Walt Disney Studios Park Expansion Site.






*Edited to add the video from WDI.

 

[Moon knight]

Wow I didn't know they were going to be this cheap for this *new* photolocation, at least the Luxo Jr. lamposts are nice...
For some reasons they thought it was needed to retheme this food truck with Toy Story few meters away from... Toy Story Playland.

And for God's sake Up's flying house and the Pizza Planet truck deserve to be realized in 3D !

 

[DCBaker]

 

[SplashJacket]

The Toontown spot should be razed. Not rethemed. The issue isn’t irrelevant IP, the issue is quality.