What should be the 3rd land at Walt Disney Studios Park?

[montydysquith-navarro]

Maybe elsewhere (replace Aladdin maybe) but I’d rather the lake aims for more… ambitious projects

Considering the level of ambition we've seen so far for the Studios redevelopment is barely reaching the concrete roof, let alone blue sky, my expectations aren't that high for the Phase 2 expansions (lakeside or otherwise). Prove me wrong though, especially since DLP is the current darling/cash cow of DPEP alongside TDR.

 

[cjkeating]

Considering the level of ambition we've seen so far for the Studios redevelopment is barely reaching the concrete roof, let alone blue sky, my expectations aren't that high for the Phase 2 expansions (lakeside or otherwise). Prove me wrong though, especially since DLP is the current darling/cash cow of DPEP alongside TDR.

Darling of the International Parks segment... DLP is making a profit which is a revelation and more than the Chinese parks are doing but still a tiny $ number and low margin compared to the US parks.

 

[Sir_Cliff]

Darling of the International Parks segment... DLP is making a profit which is a revelation and more than the Chinese parks are doing but still a tiny $ number and low margin compared to the US parks.

I am curious to know how profitable DLRP is these days. The overall number for the International Parks segment is low, but who knows how much they lost in Shanghai and Hong Kong during the last few quarters?

 

[Indy_UK]

In reality, Disney hasn’t had to do too much to turn DLP around since taking over. Added a decent Lion King show, a nice looking Avengers Campus and announce an expansion, despite the constant prices rises there too.

Still far from perfect in the studios park but my heart is more with Paris than Orlando these days

 

[marni1971]

Still far from perfect in the studios park but my heart is more with Paris than Orlando these days

Not the only one. One reason we’re going to DLP twice this year.

 

[Sir_Cliff]

In reality, Disney hasn’t had to do too much to turn DLP around since taking over. Added a decent Lion King show, a nice looking Avengers Campus and announce an expansion, despite the constant prices rises there too.

I could be wrong about this, but my impression is that DLP management deserves a lot of the credit for the resort's recent turnaround. They seem to really care about things like refurbishments and live entertainment that I imagine they have more control over. The 30th Anniversary, for example, seems to have been a massive success, particularly when compared to WDW's 50th.

Where I think the resort could be more ambitious is in terms of expansion, but then wouldn't that be more something that has to go through management and WDI back in the States?

 

[Indy_UK]

The people they have in charge of DLP are certainly the right people. You can tell from the quality of maintenance and shows they put on that they truly care.

I feel that they are given a small budget from Burbank and they decide to use it for what I mentioned about rather than blowing it on adding capacity and rides which will easily eat up their budgets.

The resorts on the whole are decent. (Can thank Eisner for building too many at the time) Food is very slowly getting better. It really is just expansions and rides that are needed.

I don’t even want a 3rd park in my lifetime. I just want 2 fleshed out parks and an awesome mini Disney Springs

 

[UpAllNight]

Disney Parks can’t be judged singularly in their profitability as they are effectively shop windows to the brand, which result in additional none resort specific purchases. It’s why the closure of the Disney Stores was incredibly short sighted imo. Whenever we went to a place with one it was an “event” to go, resulting in a subtle additional layer of brand loyalty, even if we never purchased a thing.

On that, they need to build more in Paris, and Avatar seems a sensible decision based on popularity

 

[davis_unoxx]

what will it be?

 

[nickys]

Star Wars or Avatar. Personally I want Star Wars.

But they should build Rise or FoP. The latter could be adapted to a different IP.

 

[JaKnight]

I'd like Moss Eisley and Rise of the Rebellion, all based on OTrilogy.

Another one would be Shadowland, with Bald Mountain as the icon of the area and a dark ride with the main Disney Villains.

 

[Kevin_W]

I'd like Moss Eisley and Rise of the Rebellion, all based on OTrilogy.

That would be an interesting way to clone a land, but still make it unique.

 

[IMDREW]

Didn't they say the next land around the lake would not have a water ride? That would exclude DCA Pandora immediately right?

 

[Aramar]

Didn't they say the next land around the lake would not have a water ride? That would exclude DCA Pandora immediately right?

They just said the next attraction wouldn't be a flume. It doesn't need to be around the lake and it could be an expansion of Avengers Campus for example. Or a water ride that's not a "flume", the ambiguity leves the door open for something like a water coaster. So DCA Pandora is not coming next, but it could be coming after that "not flume ride".

 

[HauntedPirate]

The next ride - It's "Nahtaflume"!

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Given the history of DLP, I'll just be happy if we actually do get a third and fourth land

I don't have a strong preference for one or the other given the list of rumored candidates (Avatar, Moana, Zootopia)

 

[Animaniac93-98]

If they're not going to build a third Marvel ride, may I suggest Big Hero 6 for the Stunt Show space?

Something visually distinct from the other lands that could bridge the Campus and Adventure Bay, another opportunity for a high-tech meet 'n greet with Baymax plus unique dining opportunities with cuisine the park doesn't offer now I think.

 

[Aramar]

If they're not going to build a third Marvel ride, may I suggest Big Hero 6 for the Stunt Show space?

Something visually distinct from the other lands that could bridge the Campus and Adventure Bay, another opportunity for a high-tech meet 'n greet with Baymax plus unique dining opportunities with cuisine the park doesn't offer now I think.

Actually, Big Hero 6 is based on a Marvel comic, so it could be a nice transition between Avengers Campus and Adventure Way

 

[nickys]

Given the history of DLP, I'll just be happy if we actually do get a third and fourth land

I don't have a strong preference for one or the other given the list of rumored candidates (Avatar, Moana, Zootopia)

Cannot be “Zootopia”.

Would they rename a land for DLP though? Could be awkward constantly having to explain it at D23 type events.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Cannot be “Zootopia”.

Would they rename a land for DLP though? Could be awkward constantly having to explain it at D23 type events.

Zootropolis: World of Zootopia