DHS What should they do with Animation Courtyard?

[ChrisFL]

Any IP can become a theme park land. Use your imagination and you’ll get there.

Is Tetris an IP?

 

[HMF]

Nothing about The Incredibles lends itself to a full-out theme park land. No offense to the (first) film, it’s a very good one. It just is the incorrect choice of IP.

I would have said the same thing about Toy Story or Monsters Inc.

 

[solidyne]

Any IP can become a theme park land. Use your imagination and you’ll get there.

This is exactly my take! To me it's about execution, quality, imagination, mood-setting, vibe, surprises, balance, nooks & crannies, music, and fun.

The converse is also true. Toy Story is an awesome IP, but every TS land absolutely sucks.

Both paragraphs are opinions (if you couldn't tell).

 

[ᗩLᘿᑕ ֊ᗩζᗩᗰ]

Linking AC with Tower of Terror you say? That's crazy! You know if they make an announcement soon, and given their construction timetable, they should be circling back to DHS right around the time Who Framed Roger Rabbit hits it's 50th celebration. Doesn't mean jack diddly. But us rabbits got to stick together. Already lost B'rer! I can't think of a more fitting IP for Animation Courtyard. Toon Tower Apartments?

 

[Emamba]

But we already have Frozen Ever After and the sing-along.

We also have Buzz Lightyear in MK and Toy Story Land in HS. We have Star Wars in two areas of the park at the same time. Obviously if they do a land the sing-along would have to go. I think if it’s a heavy enough IP that is popular then it could work.

 

[easyrowrdw]

I have to disagree with this too. Moana isn't about animals, nor is it really about nature. Indiana Jones and Encanto getting shoehorned in is bad enough, I'd rather they not add a THIRD unfitting IP to Animal Kingdom. Surely there's room for a Moana ride in Adventureland.

I know you’re right. I was thinking more about the land itself. I think Polynesia/Oceania would be a great addition to AK. But because Disney must add IP to everything now, Moana would be the hook.

 

[BrianLo]

If they are to continue this same level of investment, it would make sense to have another big project ready to start construction in the next couple of years, to meet the 1 new expansion per year they seem to be going for

2024-2027: Tropical Americas
2025-2028: Monstropolis
2025-2029: Piston Peak
2026-2030: Villains Land
2027-2031: Animation Courtyard

I’ll reiterate that the money they are supposedly spending and the current construction timelines suggest faster. The supposed project rumored pipeline suggests they are going for a cadence of two major things a year. Which would be to double the pace of DLR… that makes sense, they are trying to spend twice the money.

I see no reason why Piston Peak requires an entire extra year compared to Pandora or the twin Galaxies Edge. One which included a ROA retool.

Disney works far out, but 2031 is exceedingly far out. Decade on decade Galaxies Edge is still not announced.

I can buy this is a 2030 project and they’ve merely just picked the IP and location for that project, but this is being talked about in a way that suggests this project has also been gesticulating. Along with Figment, which probably would be done on a relatively tighter timeline.

 

[SCOTLORR]

I wonder if they went with Moana if it would be a pure Moana land or if they might do a princess land a la Fantasy Springs. I think it likely something superhero will go in at some point (maybe Echolake/Indy), so having something more girl-oriented might be good.

I just want the land to have some greenery and a dark ride. That is my main desire and I think the main need for the park. So if it is Princess with a Splash/Moana ride and a Tangled boat/dark ride, or Coco with a FoP ride and a dark ride, I would be happy with it.

At this point DHS is just the "IP Park" so you can justify pretty much anything.

This would enhance DHS so much. An “adventure springs” type area (i.e., a parallel land to Adventureland the same way fantasy springs parallels fantasy land).

Build the Moana flume using that patented tech from a couple years ago, clone the coco boat ride from DCA and throw in another IP of their choice that fits the vibe (lilo and stitch?). Add in the little mermaid show and connect it to RnRc and it completes the park nicely.

 

[Haymarket2008]

Not at all a weird post, if your posting an opinion you should phrase it as such

huh?

 

[CosmicDuck]

I’m a little concerned with Disney going all-in on Mayhem instead of focusing on a wider selection of Muppets, but I’d be lying if I said this wouldn’t get me excited.

I agree, I unfortunately have never been that into electric mayhem (they're fun but theres so many other members I care much more about) - so its tough to see them triple down across the D+ show, probably the RNRC re-theme, and this potential new show. But I can't complain about wanting more muppets and then also complain about what muppets I get, so here's hoping they're all fantastic.

 

[CosmicDuck]

This will be a fun speculation thread to re-visit when they inevitably announce that the AC replacement is somehow Radiator Springs

 

[Splash4eva]

Can we bring back the GMR & Osborne Lights?!?

 

[Brer Panther]

Moana would be the hook.

Pun intended?

 

[SamusAranX]

Im still holding out for a ToonTown. Its crazy that Mickey and friends dont have a home in Florida.

They had an easy layup if they had just put MMRR in AC, but no…had to replace a classic instead

 

[CAlexander]

If they are to continue this same level of investment, it would make sense to have another big project ready to start construction in the next couple of years, to meet the 1 new expansion per year they seem to be going for

2024-2027: Tropical Americas
2025-2028: Monstropolis
2025-2029: Piston Peak
2026-2030: Villains Land
2027-2031: Animation Courtyard

We talked about this already in another thread, but there's no reason Villains Land construction would start after Piston Peak construction. They're going to be worked on simultaneously just based on physical proximity.

 

[easyrowrdw]

Pun intended?

nope. I’m only accidentally clever lol

 

[DCBaker]

Disney has shared a look inside the Feature Animation building:

Inside Feature Animation Florida Where Lilo & Stitch Was Made

I'm taking you with me inside Feature Animation Florida, where we work in the halls and offices where Disney's "Lilo & Stitch" was made.

disneyparksblog.com

 

[mattpeto]

Disney has shared a look inside the Feature Animation building:

Inside Feature Animation Florida Where Lilo & Stitch Was Made

I'm taking you with me inside Feature Animation Florida, where we work in the halls and offices where Disney's "Lilo & Stitch" was made.

disneyparksblog.com

 

[bmr1591]

Disney has shared a look inside the Feature Animation building:

Inside Feature Animation Florida Where Lilo & Stitch Was Made

I'm taking you with me inside Feature Animation Florida, where we work in the halls and offices where Disney's "Lilo & Stitch" was made.

disneyparksblog.com

That's a really cool look at the building. There's a ton of history there. Too bad it's not being used for its intended purpose anymore.

 

[Marc Davis Fan]

I’ll reiterate that the money they are supposedly spending and the current construction timelines suggest faster. The supposed project rumored pipeline suggests they are going for a cadence of two major things a year.

I see no reason why Piston Peak requires an entire extra year compared to Pandora or the twin Galaxies Edge. One which included a ROA retool.

Do you mean that you're thinking Tropical Americas and Monstropolis could both be aiming for 2027, while Piston Peak and Villains could both be aiming for 2028?