Disney's Hollywood Studios

[BMan62]

Just got a flash on DisneyLink:

Effective January 2008, Disney-MGM Studios will be renamed Disney's Hollywood Studios.

DisneyLink will not allow me to copy/paste the article, but I assure you it is genuine.

[Scar]

Sounds better than "Disney - Pixar Studios"

[Ian]

A quick Google search turned up nothing on this rumor outside of this post ... I'll be surprised if this is the case, because I've seen tons of quasi-official confirmation that it's going to be Disney-Pixar Studios.

Which, I beg to differ Scar, is a MUCH better name that Disney's Hollywood Studios. That makes no sense.

[Nicola Ross]

I read this too on another Disney website, (sorry I strayed, but came to intercot for more info)

Apparently, Disney MGM studios willl ne know as Disney Hollywood Studios from Jan 08. Lets see if we can get more confirmation

Nicola

[Scar]

Walt Disney World renaming Disney-MGM Studios

By Scott Powers | Sentinel Staff Writer
2:51 PM EDT, August 9, 2007

So-long, Disney-MGM Studios. In a widely anticipated move, Walt Disney World is renaming its movies-oriented theme park, dropping the disputed "MGM" name from the brand. But unlike much of what has been anticipated in Disney-gossip circles, the new name will contain neither Pixar nor ABC.

Disney's Hollywood Studios will debut in January, Disney World officials announced today.

"The new name reflects how the park has grown from representing the golden age of movies to a celebration of the new entertainment that today's Hollywood has to offer -- in music, television, movies and theater," Disney World President Meg Crofton stated in a news release.
Disney-MGM studios opened on May 1, 1989, and the original lineup of attractions was weighed heavily toward images and themes drawn from Hollywood's "golden age" of the 1920s-'40s. Since then, however, shows, rides and other attractions have drawn much from Disney's television shows and more modern movies.

The name MGM was originally adopted for the park through a 1985 licensing agreement with MGM movies company that had its origins as Metro Goldwyn Mayer. However, in the 1990s the two corporations sparred in court several times over Disney's use of the name. In 1992 Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Curtis B. Rappe ruled that Disney retained rights to the name for Disney-MGM Studios at Walt Disney World, but that MGM had rights to the name in most other uses, including a theme park MGM wanted to build in Las Vegas.

Almost ever since, speculation has centered on whether Disney would drop MGM from its name. Officials had long denied that the theme park would be renamed either as Disney-ABC Studios, in honor of the broadcast network owned by the Walt Disney Co., or as Disney-Pixar Studios, in honor of the computer animation movie company that Disney bought last year.

Crofton said the new name, "Disney's Hollywood Studios," reflects the park's present and future.

"As a park all about entertainment, Disney's Hollywood Studios will deliver like never before," she stated in the release. "Now we can say that Hollywood is literally our middle name."

[Scar]

Which, I beg to differ Scar, is a MUCH better name that Disney's Hollywood Studios. That makes no sense.Yea well, you think "Eagles" sounds better than "Giants". :razz:

[Goofeygal]

I like the new name they are giving to the park.:mickey:

[goofyfan4466]

Yea well, you think "Eagles" sounds better than "Giants". :razz:

eagles do sound better as we will see this year !!!

[GrumpyFan]

FINALLY! Now we can put all of the rumors to rest once and for all.

Personally, I like it.

[WDWfanatic742]

"DHS"

This will be the first Disney park to offically change the name of one of their parks if I remember right. It's going to take me awhile before I will stop calling it "MGM Studios".

[Figment!]

New Attractions, Experiences at Disney’s Hollywood Studios


Walt Disney World Resort Press Release
Aug. 9, 2007

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- In the Walt Disney World theme park famous for all things Hollywood, it's curtain up on the launch of new attractions, new looks, new breakthrough experiences...

...and a brand-new name.

Disney-MGM Studios will be renamed Disney's Hollywood Studios, effective January 2008, announced Meg Crofton, president of Walt Disney World Resort.

"The new name reflects how the park has grown from representing the golden age of movies to a celebration of the new entertainment that today's Hollywood has to offer -- in music, television, movies and theater," she said.

Framed by the park's supporting cast of classic Hollywood architecture are shows and attractions straight from contemporary Hollywood, such as Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith, "Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show" and many more. Disney's Hollywood Studios is also the place to meet favorite character stars of today including Lightning McQueen and Mater from Disney-Pixar's "Cars," Power Rangers and Little Einsteins.

With exciting coming attractions and experiences, the best and brightest of Hollywood is about to emerge for park guests, Crofton said.

"As Disney continues to grow and invest in our family entertainment business, we constantly explore new ways to deliver high-quality, immersive experiences for our guests," she added. "As a park all about entertainment, Disney's Hollywood Studios will deliver like never before. Now we can say that Hollywood is literally our middle name."

New Attractions, Experiences

Toy Story Mania! Guests get sporty in a new, interactive "Toy Story" competition inspired by Disney-Pixar's "Toy Story" films and hosted by characters like they've never before experienced. Past a queuing area featuring a giant Mr. Potato Head, guests grab 3-D glasses, board fanciful ride vehicles and zip into a world of exciting midway-style games hosted by many of their favorite "Toy Story" characters including Woody, Hamm and Rex. Once inside "Andy's Toy Box," the competition heats up. Who can rack up the most points? Using spring-action shooters, guests launch darts at balloons, rings at aliens, eggs at whimsical barnyard targets. Toy Story Mania! takes the interactive ride-game experience to infinity -- and beyond. (summer 2008)
"Block Party Bash." Play, party and dance as the Disney-Pixar Film Pals present "Block Party Bash," the wildest, most interactive parade in Disney history. New to Disney's Hollywood Studios, "Block Party Bash" will invite guests to rock to retro tunes, be dazzled by high-flying acrobatics and join in the fun as more than 20 partying Disney-Pixar Film Pals fill the theme park streets. This immersive rolling spectacle will feature favorite characters from "The Incredibles," "Toy Story 2," "Monsters, Inc." and "A Bug's Life." (spring 2008, replaces "Disney Stars and Motor Cars" parade)
"Playhouse Disney-Live on Stage!" A whole new cast of friends from Playhouse Disney fills the popular Playhouse Disney stage. Children will be on their feet singing, clapping and dancing to performing stars from "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse," "Little Einsteins," "Handy Manny" and more. ("Playhouse Disney-Live on Stage!" will be dark most of January 2008, reopens February 2008)
"Disney High School Musical 2: School's Out!" With new songs and a rollicking new spirit, the Disney Channel Original Movie "High School Musical 2" comes to life on the streets of Disney's Hollywood Studios. It is interactive fun as high-energy performers on a traveling stage invite all ages to catch Wildcat fever by singing and dancing. (fall 2007, replaces "High School Musical Pep Rally")
Meet and Greet Adds Handy Manny. And what would a Disney theme park be without characters? Disney's Hollywood Studios is center stage for character meet and greets. Disney Channel stars JoJo and Goliath and the Little Einsteins welcome guests in the Animation Courtyard next to "Playhouse Disney-Live on Stage!" and will be joined for the first time by Handy Manny later this year. (November 2007)Part of the Disney's Hollywood Studios magic includes events for which the park is famous. To a stellar lineup including ABC Super Soap Weekend, the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights, ESPN the Weekend and Star Wars Weekends, the park reprises the Playhouse Disney in Concert series with dynamic concerts and special entertainment for little ones.

Headliners include favorite children's acts The Doodlebops, Imagination Movers, Dan Zanes and Friends, and Johnny and the Sprites. The fun happens on select dates Aug. 30-Oct. 28, 2007, during Little Ones Travel Time in a 10,000 square foot, air-conditioned performance venue. For the complete show schedule: disneyworld.com/pdic (http://www.disneyworld.com/pdic).

In addition, holidays at Disney's Hollywood Studios will have a special sparkle this year as the park hosts the Harlem Gospel Choir Nov. 30-Dec. 25, 2007.

"This is easily one of the most ambitious attractions rollouts in the 18-year history of the park," Crofton said. "With so many great coming attractions, we are thrilled to be launching a Studios year unlike any other. Wrapped in a brand-new name...Disney's Hollywood Studios."

[DisneyDudet]

Too bad I will always call it MGM.

Just like I still call it EPCOT Center...

Hmm.. sounds like a shirt idea...

[mainemajor]

I'm sure it will take some time to callit by its new name, but it sure sounds like a move in the right direction. As for those that do not like the hat - it does come from a pretty good little film. I love the hat just not like where it is located.

[Ian]

New Attractions, Experiences

Toy Story Mania! Guests get sporty in a new, interactive "Toy Story" competition inspired by Disney-Pixar's "Toy Story" films and hosted by characters like they've never before experienced. Past a queuing area featuring a giant Mr. Potato Head, guests grab 3-D glasses, board fanciful ride vehicles and zip into a world of exciting midway-style games hosted by many of their favorite "Toy Story" characters including Woody, Hamm and Rex. Once inside "Andy's Toy Box," the competition heats up. Who can rack up the most points? Using spring-action shooters, guests launch darts at balloons, rings at aliens, eggs at whimsical barnyard targets. Toy Story Mania! takes the interactive ride-game experience to infinity -- and beyond. (summer 2008)
"Block Party Bash." Play, party and dance as the Disney-Pixar Film Pals present "Block Party Bash," the wildest, most interactive parade in Disney history. New to Disney's Hollywood Studios, "Block Party Bash" will invite guests to rock to retro tunes, be dazzled by high-flying acrobatics and join in the fun as more than 20 partying Disney-Pixar Film Pals fill the theme park streets. This immersive rolling spectacle will feature favorite characters from "The Incredibles," "Toy Story 2," "Monsters, Inc." and "A Bug's Life." (spring 2008, replaces "Disney Stars and Motor Cars" parade)
"Playhouse Disney-Live on Stage!" A whole new cast of friends from Playhouse Disney fills the popular Playhouse Disney stage. Children will be on their feet singing, clapping and dancing to performing stars from "Mickey Mouse Clubhouse," "Little Einsteins," "Handy Manny" and more. ("Playhouse Disney-Live on Stage!" will be dark most of January 2008, reopens February 2008)
"Disney High School Musical 2: School's Out!" With new songs and a rollicking new spirit, the Disney Channel Original Movie "High School Musical 2" comes to life on the streets of Disney's Hollywood Studios. It is interactive fun as high-energy performers on a traveling stage invite all ages to catch Wildcat fever by singing and dancing. (fall 2007, replaces "High School Musical Pep Rally")
Meet and Greet Adds Handy Manny. And what would a Disney theme park be without characters? Disney's Hollywood Studios is center stage for character meet and greets. Disney Channel stars JoJo and Goliath and the Little Einsteins welcome guests in the Animation Courtyard next to "Playhouse Disney-Live on Stage!" and will be joined for the first time by Handy Manny later this year. (November 2007)Well first off, give me a second to remove my foot from my mouth ...

Now that that's over with ... not a big fan of the new name. I think it's dull and uninspired.

Also, how lame a list of "new attractions" is that? TS Mania is the only one on the list that's actually an attraction. The rest are basically nothing changes they're making. I hate when they put together bogus lists like that to try and make it look like they're actually adding stuff to a park when they aren't.

[lindique]

Do I remember correctly - isn't the "Studios" section of California Adventure called "Hollywood" too? That shows that they are being consistent! (Except, of course, in DLP, it's just called "The Disney Studios.)

[Figment!]

Do I remember correctly - isn't the "Studios" section of California Adventure called "Hollywood" too? That shows that they are being consistent! Yep, Hollywood Picutres Backlot (http://www.intercotwest.com/themeParks/dcaHpb.asp)

(Except, of course, in DLP, it's just called "The Disney Studios.)Actually, its The Walt Disney Studios (http://www.disneylandparis.com/uk/explore_disneyland_paris/walt_disney_studios/flash/index.htm)

[disneyfan369]

I think that's a pretty cool name... I do like Disney's Hollywood Studios better than Disney-Pixar Studios.

[Melanie]

"Block Party Bash." Play, party and dance as the Disney-Pixar Film Pals present "Block Party Bash," the wildest, most interactive parade in Disney history. New to Disney's Hollywood Studios, "Block Party Bash" will invite guests to rock to retro tunes, be dazzled by high-flying acrobatics and join in the fun as more than 20 partying Disney-Pixar Film Pals fill the theme park streets. This immersive rolling spectacle will feature favorite characters from "The Incredibles," "Toy Story 2," "Monsters, Inc." and "A Bug's Life." (spring 2008, replaces "Disney Stars and Motor Cars" parade)


Yeehaw! I'm so glad to see this come to 'Hollywood Studios'. I love this parade at California Adventure. You can't help but bop along to the beat and get involved. It's infectious! :sulley:

And the new name will grow on me, I'm sure.

[Lacy]

Also, how lame a list of "new attractions" is that? TS Mania is the only one on the list that's actually an attraction. The rest are basically nothing changes they're making. I hate when they put together bogus lists like that to try and make it look like they're actually adding stuff to a park when they aren't.

I couldn't agree more! When I saw that list of "new attractions" I thought this must be a joke. I'm still hoping Toy Story Mania will wow me but I think it sounds awful similar to Buzz.

I really do like the new name but will have to get out of the habit of calling it MGM.

Anybody know if they will have to make changes to The Great Movie Ride since so many of those are MGM movies?

[Crow]

not much of a new attraction thing.

[DonaldDuck1117]

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"This is easily one of the most ambitious attractions rollouts in the 18-year history of the park," Crofton said. "With so many great coming attractions, we are thrilled to be launching a Studios year unlike any other. Wrapped in a brand-new name...Disney's Hollywood Studios."

This statement is just sad. I have to echo the feeling of lame attractions. The only true one they have is the new Toy Story ride! And even that is just a variation on a ride they already have! A new parade? Meh. Didn't they already have a Play House Disney show? Another meet and greet? That seems to be Disney's band-aide when they don't have anything good planned-throw in a meet and greet.

Wouldn't this have been a good time to announce, say, a new Indiana Jones ride? :thumbsup:

I do like the name though.

[chrisb26]

Disney's Hollywood Studios all I can say is :sick: Although I do have to admit it is better then Disney Pixar Studios that would have deserved a :sick::sick:. Something that will be true though I Will always call MGM MGM I really can't see myself chaning that. All the times I have ever gone to WDW its always been MGM. I think for alot of people it will always be MGM I think that might be confusing for some with people calling it MGM and other calling it DHS or whatever it is refered to.

[jedigrrrl]

I HATE THE NEW NAME!
BOO!:ack:
:(

[Jakk]

A new parade? Meh

But BPB is soooo much better than the current parade!

Didn't they already have a Play House Disney show?

Yeah but it's updated with the current favorites...


That seems to be Disney's band-aide when they don't have anything good planned-throw in a meet and greet.

That's for the time being right now there are many plans for Disney Hollywood Studios! Right now there are two E-ticket attractions planned. One will be a coaster/dark ride that'll kinda be like the Crush Coaster in Disneyland Paris, but it won't be a clone but rather themed to Ratatouille. Then will be the huge reburb for Startours but that's a whole another story. The next E-ticket is supposed to be a lucas property attraction. So yeah there's gonna be alot of changes soon...


I do like the name though

AGREED! ^_^

[mttafire]

First off..I like the new name. It makes sense to me. Second..I have also heard the rumours of the "e ticket rides" being added. We'll just have to wait and see. In the past the "Hollywood" studios has been a 1/2 day park. In the future hopefully it will be a whole day park.

[snifflesmcg]

Sounds better than "Disney - Pixar Studios"

Yea well, you think "Eagles" sounds better than "Giants". :razz:


I couldn't agree with you more!!!! In BOTH sections!

[Mickey07]

I like the new name better then the pixar one and I can't wait to see the new parade they have coming, sounds cool.

[AtoZgirl]

I really hope they don't take away THE Great Movie Ride... or I'd probably never forgive them. The name is {bad} too, btw.... and it will always be MGM to me!

[Sunshine1010]

In my very humble opinion...

I'm up for anything. It's Disney.

[angedeaile]

I don't know what to think about the name change. I will always call refer to it as MGM and actually prefer that over Hollywood Studios.

As for the attraction changes, I don't think they are big enough changes to really improve crowds. I guess one of those things we will have to wait and see.

[DonaldDuck1117]

I mean honestly the only things I do regularly there are ToT, RRC, Muppets, and TGMR. Toy Story will add another ride that I'll do every time, but other than that theres not a whole bunch to do there. I know, or at least i would hope that, Disney is planning some E-Tickets for the Studios because the park needs them. I just think it is comical for Disney to say that this is the most ambitious attraction roll out when really I only see one true attraction to spend more time in the park for. I think this would have been the perfect time to announce one or two of the bigger attractions coming in the years to come.

[AnitaJane]

"DHS"

This will be the first Disney park to offically change the name of one of their parks if I remember right. It's going to take me awhile before I will stop calling it "MGM Studios".

I dont think its the first park to change its name Disneyland Park in Paris was orignally EuroDisney.

[WeLuvBuzz]

As or right now I am not trilled with the name, but I can't say that I hate it. I probably would have preferred just Disney Studios or even Disney's Movie Kingdom to go with all the other kingdoms. Of course I agree with other posters that I will have a hard time not call it MGM. After all isn't the people mover still the people mover? As for new rides, I wish they would have announced another E-ticket ride now, but I still love MGM and am looking forward to Toy Story Mania. What I really wish though is they would some how put a path from Rock and Roller Coaster over to Animation Courtyard. That dead end street with two of the most popular attractions causes such traffic jams with people coming and going.

[big blue and hairy]

For all of the negative posters, keep in mind, Disney isn't going to announce a new ride/attraction until it is 100%. Just because the list that was turned out today isn't awe-inspiring, doesn't mean nothing else is coming. Disney isn't about to put out a new release that says, we're changing the name of one of our parks, see ya. There's always embelishment, no matter how small.

I would have like to see The Studios called The Walt Disney Studios, but I'm fine with Disney's Hollywood Studios. One, the comment about "Hollywood is our middle name", I like that. Two, Disney may choose to revive the Hollywood Pictures name, that's pure conjecture, but...

Everybody take a breath, things seem to be moving the right direction lately at Walt Disney World.

:sulley:

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[LaDracul]

Well, the name's ok. I still would've preferred Walt Disney Studios.

I'm happy the Block Party Bash is moving along, not happy that there's another HSM show in the works. (I just really think it's a waste of time.) And as for "Toy Story Mania" opening in Summer, I hope there's some previews going on in the early part of May.

[Figgyluv03]

I wish they just cut it down to the Disney Studios. Plain and simple. I do like the Hollywood in there since most of the streets and sections are named after Hollywood stuff, and come on, they do have the Chinese Theater, but Disney Studios sounds good as well. Oh well, as long as they keep the Muppets, I'm a happy camper!!!!


BTW, from the begining of this post the Eagles do sound much better than the Giants!!!!

[Clay Ransone]

I'm not thrilled about it. I will probably call the place MGM forever. The new name "Disney's Hollywood Studios" just sounds dumb. Calling the place The Walt Disney Studios Florida or Disney Studios Florida would have sounded better. No matter. At least they didn't go all Pixar on us.

BTW: Redskins sounds much better than Eagles or Giants.

[crazypoohbear]

As for the name change...
"a rose by any other name..."

2nd, the shopper in me is wondering... when I'm there in 2 1/2 weeks will everything that says MGM studios be on sale??? ;)

3rd. They really do need to add some rides. Universal is closing Back to the future, that's a great ride, maybe Disney could get it at cost!:thumbsup:

4th maybe they will add some better counter service up closer to the front of the park, something along the lines of Flametree :mickey:
I also don't want the GMR to go anywhere. Maybe update some of the scenes though

[FaithTrustPixieDust]

I realize that my opinion is just another opinion, but I am very glad that none of the rumored corporate names are associated with this park. That reminds me of all the sports complexes and conference centers we have that change names every 5 years when a new company decides to fork over money for the endorsement. I am glad WDW rose above that. Hollywood is more of a timeless icon and invokes an image in our minds . . . . I think once we get used to it, this name is a far better choice than Pixar, ABC, or MGM.

[luvdiznee]

I like the new name. :cool:At least this give me a chance to get any last Disney MGM Studios "stuff" on our next trip, since we go before 2008.

[Scar]

...I've seen tons of quasi-official confirmation that it's going to be Disney-Pixar Studios.You know, after thinking about it, I wonder if Disney has decided to phase out the Pixar name?"This is easily one of the most ambitious attractions rollouts in the 18-year history of the park," Crofton said. "With so many great coming attractions, we are thrilled to be launching a Studios year unlike any other. Wrapped in a brand-new name...Disney's Hollywood Studios."I too agree that this statement is pretty sad. Not only that but it’s false. The addition of Tower of Terror alone was 10 times more ambitious than this.

[GoinGoofyPlanninThisTrip]

I realize that my opinion is just another opinion, but I am very glad that none of the rumored corporate names are associated with this park. That reminds me of all the sports complexes and conference centers we have that change names every 5 years when a new company decides to fork over money for the endorsement. I am glad WDW rose above that. Hollywood is more of a timeless icon and invokes an image in our minds . . . . I think once we get used to it, this name is a far better choice than Pixar, ABC, or MGM.Well said. I think this name makes the most sense.

[jetsdc]

Also, how lame a list of "new attractions" is that? TS Mania is the only one on the list that's actually an attraction. The rest are basically nothing changes they're making. I hate when they put together bogus lists like that to try and make it look like they're actually adding stuff to a park when they aren't.

I don't think that it's lame. "Fans" are always complaining when they do nothing to reinvest in the parks. It seems to me that adding a new major attraction, adding a new parade AND finally re-doing an attraction in dire need of an update (Playhouse Disney on Stage) is pretty good. Not every announcement can (or should) be about a new E-Ticket. It's a bit hypocritical for us to complain about neglect of the parks, and then dismiss incremental changes simply because they're not blockbusters. And no, I'm not arguing that we should just simply accept whatever we can get, but I do think this shows a strong commitment to improving the park, and that shouldn't be simply dismissed as "nothing" changes.

As for the name, I too am a traditionalist and will likely call it "MGM" for awhile. But, frankly, what the heck does MGM have to do with Disney? The company we love is Disney, and in my opinion, we don't really need another, outside movie company on the marquee. As for the word "Hollywood" in the title, I have no problem with it (even if Disney is and always has been in Burbank, over the hills from Hollywood)!

[January-2007]

I still would've preferred Walt Disney Studios.


Me too. Completely. I think Walt Disney Studios sounds much better.

As for the name change...
"a rose by any other name..."
That's funny. I guess it'll be the same park...

2nd, the shopper in me is wondering... when I'm there in 2 1/2 weeks will everything that says MGM studios be on sale??? ;)

I was thinking similar things to that, like, we'd better scoop up some of the MGM branded merchandise before it's gone forever.

So sad. I like MGM for the name. Disney's Hollywood Studios just sounds a bit off. But I agree, better than Disney-Pixar Studios, I would not have liked that.

It makes me really glad (even more so than before, if that's possible) that we're going back to Walt Disney World this year, before the changes. This is a year of a LOT of changes. Maybe it's always been like that but I'm just paying more attention to it now?

[roryjulie]

I dont mind the name... but I'll always think of it as MGM.

[FaithTrustPixieDust]

It makes me really glad (even more so than before, if that's possible) that we're going back to Walt Disney World this year, before the changes. This is a year of a LOT of changes. Maybe it's always been like that but I'm just paying more attention to it now?[/QUOTE]


You might even say it's the Year of a Million Changes. :mickey:

[Horizon93]

I would have preferred Walt Disney Studios, but the change doesn't bother me at all.I am going to stay posotive here and believe that WDW is heading in a positive direction and this is a step in that direction.

[ryca1dreams]

The new name kind of fits with the retro-Hollywood inspired theme of the park I guess. Doesn't bother me.

I have always called it "The Studios" because I remember when they used to make full-length animated movies there. I just wish they would do that some more so you could watch the process. That was cool.

Actually, I wish they would make full-length animated movies anywhere - just not on a computer.

[princessimagineer]

Disney Holywood Studios...Disney-Pixar Studios...Disney Holywood Studios...Disney-Pixar Studios

one things for sure: Giants sounds better then Eagles (pshhhh southern jersey-ers)

ANYWAY- It took me a few years of my life to figure out what exactly MGM is, since you know its not Disney. So the change of names will make it more Disney-ified i guess, so im all for change, even though for the rest of my life i will refer to it as MGM.. eh it happends.

also the I dont like Disney-Pixar Studios... its too advertismenty and it feels like nothing else will be there except pixar. so goodbye tower of terror, because you weren't included in finding nemo!

Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kindom.... what do all those have in common? uhhh none of them have the word "Disney" in them. wich is why i'm not completely happy with Disney Holywood Studios. I think we get the point we're in Disney. However, i think it makes the most sence, so i will accept it for what it is.

i dont mind the new list of attractions, like someone said before me, just because theres no e-ticket doesnt mean anything. their updating the park little at a time and so what if something expedition everest-like isnt coming to MGM (or w/e you want to call it) in 2008, Disney is ever changing one step at a time and has always been like that and will always be like that.

my only request - lets get rid of the hat

in conclusion - i love disney, change is good, random hats blocking beautiful chinese theaters aren't, and goo giants!

[Goes4FastPass]

I wouldn't care if they called it Swinola if they'd work on adding real attractions to move past the half day most people seem to agree is the length of visit the park merits...

...and whoever suggested Toy Story Mania sounded like it was going to be 'Buzz 2' must have noticed the Dumbo clones in Adventure Land and AK.

[CleveSJM]

Oh no, now what abbreviation are we going to use for Dear Half Sister??? :D


I like the name. :thumbsup:

[Scar]

Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kindom.... what do all those have in common? uhhh none of them have the word "Disney" in them.Actually, AK's official name is "Disney's Animal Kingdom."

[sly1]

Why is "Hollywood" going to be in the name? Its nowhere near Hollywood. It would make much more sense to name it Disney Studios or Walt Disney Studios. I agree with others that its nice to not have it corporate branded. I too get tired of stadiums and race tracks changing corporate branding names.

[AtoZgirl]

“In the Walt Disney World theme park famous for all things Hollywood, it's curtain up on the launch of new attractions, new looks, new breakthrough experiences...and a brand-new name. Disney-MGM Studios will be renamed Disney's Hollywood Studios, effective January 2008, announced Meg Crofton, president of Walt Disney World Resort.”

Sent that to my Mom and Dad... and of course they said... I like that! Now we gotta go back again in '08! :thumbsup::party::beer::mickey:

[Ariel_Fan]

I think the name change is good. I am excited that Handy Manny will be added and that HSM2 will have a place. As a mom of a little boy (1) and a 6 year old girl (who is going on 16), those changes will fit right in for my family on our next vacation. We were there when they started the pep rally and my daughter still remembers doing the dance they teach at the end. She also thinks Troy is soooooo cute. We've always spent an entire day at this park and even though they aren't new ideas, I think they are good updates.

[disneygecko]

It is going to be hard getting used to not calling it Disney MGM Studios anymore, but I like this name MUCH better than Disney-Pixar Studios. I hope there are more attractions coming to the park than on the list, but I am really excited about Toy Story Mania.:mickey:

[Tekneek]

"The new name reflects how the park has grown from representing the golden age of movies to a celebration of the new entertainment that today's Hollywood has to offer -- in music, television, movies and theater," Disney World President Meg Crofton stated in a news release.


I so despise this kind of corporate marketing spin.

[Sunshine1010]

Is this similar to KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN turning into KFC ??? Or K-MART turning into BigK?

he he

[jszczur5]

I couldn't agree more! When I saw that list of "new attractions" I thought this must be a joke. I'm still hoping Toy Story Mania will wow me but I think it sounds awful similar to Buzz.


I can't agree more. I thought maybe I was the only who thought that TSM sounded just like 3-D Buzz. Heck, it even has the same movie at its root.

[Tekneek]

Also, how lame a list of "new attractions" is that? TS Mania is the only one on the list that's actually an attraction. The rest are basically nothing changes they're making. I hate when they put together bogus lists like that to try and make it look like they're actually adding stuff to a park when they aren't.

I know I am repeating myself, but this really seems to be the new Disney way. The marketing spin employed by Disney these days is so transparent it makes my stomach turn. They must really think the average Disney fan/guest is quite dumb.

[lockedoutlogic]

Yea well, you think "Eagles" sounds better than "Giants". :razz:

well....since neither...in reality....could carry the jockeys of "Steelers"....then it really is a silly debate...

[lockedoutlogic]

Wow...the "new name, new experiences" article that the Sentinel was paid to print...errrr...I mean..."reported" is classic Eisnerian Fluff....

They continue to just barely keep MGM...or what ever it's called....on life support.

Let's face it....it's undersized...under invested in.....and glossing over the redux of the car show.....hasn't had a "big" new draw since RnRollercoaster in 1999...

The expectations for the Toy Story Mania are big....but the park needs more....an enlarging of the park's footprint to allow for more guest space would be a good start....

In the back of my mind...I can't shake the thought that Disney's staffing issues will not allow the kind of massive reinvestment in both AK and MGM that both parks need.....

I hope that MGM will not be the ugly little sister forever...

[jjramsey]

Maybe the idea to leave Pixar out of the name was two-fold.

If they had Pixar in the name, it might limit the attractions that were not Pixar related.

Also, if there were a falling out with Pixar and it were bought/sold, there would be a 'Here we go again' on the name. Hollywood studios is generic enough they probably won't need to change it again for a while.

[big blue and hairy]

Actually, AK's official name is "Disney's Animal Kingdom."

:fit: I was going to say that! But hey, since you're a Mets and Giants fan, I'll let it go... Hey Ian! Giants definitely sounds better than Eagles, and the Mets certainly sound better than the Phillies!! :fresh:

I may be in Myrtle Beach now, but I'm a New Yorker by birth...:number1:

:sulley:

[battle beast]

I like the name. it's an all-encompassing "movie" name, and doesn't just focus on one studio (MGM), but ALL studios and ALL movies.:thumbsup:

[NYdaily]

Doesn't exactly roll off the tongue.

I think it's the apostrophe -- that always makes a park name a little more clunky.

Ah well, I guess "The Disney-MGM Studios" sounded clunky in 1989 too.

You would think that "Hollywood Studio" would be superfluous-- but Disney execs know you can never have enough movie magic in a title. Maybe something like "Disney's Lights Camera Action Hollywood Movie Star-Studded Studio in Hollywood" would have been better.

[FlaTinkRAMESAM]

just to add another article...


http://origin.mercurynews.com/travel/ci_6592775

Disney-MGM Studios will change its name

The Associated Press
Article Launched: 08/10/2007 10:11:34 AM PDT

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.—Disney-MGM Studios is changing its name to Disney's Hollywood Studios, starting January 2008.

"The new name reflects how the park has grown from representing the golden age of movies to a celebration of the new entertainment that today's Hollywood has to offer—in music, television, movies and theater," said Walt Disney World Resort president Meg Crofton in a statement.

"As a park all about entertainment, Disney's Hollywood Studios will deliver like never before. Now we can say that Hollywood is literally our middle name," Crofton wrote.

The park opened May 1, 1989.

short and sweet...

[WEDTOPIA]

In case no one has noticed , the theme of the entire park is Hollywood. Makes perfect sense to call it Disney's Hollywood Studios , since it is Disney's version of Hollywood.

MGM had no relevance anymore , and Pixar is way too limiting a name to attach to the park.

As far as the list of attractions is concerned , maybe it isn't electrifying news , but it does involve changes. The biggest gripe usually centers on the fact that the parks aren't offering enough new stuff. Well here it is , and it isn't a bad start. And at least there is one major attraction coming. Toy Story Mania is going to be much more than Buzz Lightyear II.
IoA 's Spiderman technology is coming to Disney. This should be making a lot of people happy. Why can't we cut Meg Crofton some slack ?

:mickey:

[Stu29573]

You know, I've always called it "The Studios" anyway, so it's no big deal to me what comes after the hyphen. As for the new attractions, I agree that TSM is the only one that really fits into my definition of an "attraction," but a lot of people really like the shows and stuff the other lesser "attractions" are based on (not me, but others...) , so I have no problem with the press release. I think it does show that things are beginning to ramp up a bit. I DO wish they would actually make the place a real studio again.....but maybe, in time, they will.

[dspeters]

I know I am repeating myself, but this really seems to be the new Disney way. The marketing spin employed by Disney these days is so transparent it makes my stomach turn. They must really think the average Disney fan/guest is quite dumb.

I agree! I'm all for Disney giving existing attractions an update if they need it, but I don't think they should be called "New attractions". As a parent of 2 older teens, I don't see anything new that would appeal to our family except perhaps the TSM. And to say that "This is easily one of the most ambitious attractions rollouts in the 18-year history of the park" seems ridiculous to me considering RRC, ToT & Fantasmic. Its good to stay on top of things, but don't over dramatize it. Still love Disney!:mickey:

[DizneyFreak2002]

I probably would have preferred just Disney Studios or even Disney's Movie Kingdom to go with all the other kingdoms.

I actually like Disney's Movie Kingdom.... How many non-Disney fans do you all know who think MGM is a working studio? How many non-Disney fans actually think MGM is not a Disney park??? I know a few, believe it or not..... I also have peopel tell me that they went to Universal, when it is actually MGM, or MGM when ot was actually Universal.... Get rid of the studios name and theme altogether, call ig Disney's Movie Kingdom, and slowly rebuild the park to resemble Hollywood, with the Chinese Theather being remade into El Capitan Theater, riding the buildings as a soundstage, and redesign their facade to look like Broadway style show buildings, design RNRC's facade to look like G-Force Records recordingh studo... after all, that is what it is when you enter the building, yet they theme the outside as a movie soundstage..... Tower of Terror can keep ther same storyline, since Hollywood needs a hotel where toruists stay.... Get rid of the street names as the sections of the park, and call them more name specific lands, such as Pixar Place... Maybe contract out with George Lucas for the rights to use Skywalker Ranch, build a new land centered around the ranch, with some rides based on Lucasfilm's properties.... Give the muppets their own land and call it Muppet Studios, where you can have a new 3D movie, ot the Great Muppet Movie Ride, and a kiddie ride or two along with a muppet play area for the kids.. There is so much potential.... and a huge budget to go along with it... But, in my opinion, the money spent would be well worth the return....

Think about it... the name MOVIE KINGDOM would be all encompassing....

[Tekneek]

If they ever decided to spend that much money on those things, they would surely be building it on a different continent.

[DizneyFreak2002]

If they ever decided to spend that much money on those things, they would surely be building it on a different continent.

Basically, doing what I stated would be like re-building the park, ground up... But the idea is nice, isn't it?

[BrerSchultzy]

In case no one has noticed , the theme of the entire park is Hollywood. Makes perfect sense to call it Disney's Hollywood Studios , since it is Disney's version of Hollywood.

MGM had no relevance anymore , and Pixar is way too limiting a name to attach to the park.

As far as the list of attractions is concerned , maybe it isn't electrifying news , but it does involve changes. The biggest gripe usually centers on the fact that the parks aren't offering enough new stuff. Well here it is , and it isn't a bad start. And at least there is one major attraction coming. Toy Story Mania is going to be much more than Buzz Lightyear II.
IoA 's Spiderman technology is coming to Disney. This should be making a lot of people happy. Why can't we cut Meg Crofton some slack ?

:mickey:


How is it that every time I read a long thread, I start formulating my thoughts...and WEDTOPIA has beaten me to the punch? Every time.

This is probably the most sound and rational post I've read on all this. I think Meg Crofton is being pro-active, something that has be sorely missing from the Studios up until now.

[Tekneek]

Basically, doing what I stated would be like re-building the park, ground up... But the idea is nice, isn't it?

Yes, it is a great idea, but Disney would never approve such a capital expenditure here. They consider the parks here to be "mature" and need only be "managed" to get the maximum amount of revenue out of them.

[CandleontheWater]

The name chance doesn't really bother me. It really doesn't make a difference what they change the name to, I'll be calling the park MGM for the rest of my natural life. I'm notoriously unable to adapt to name changes... anyone for a ride on the Wedway?

[Surfer_Clock]

Let's not forget the one massive difference between Buzz and TSM: the ever-changing experience. Remember that while Space Ranger Spin never changes, Toy Story Mania will adjust its difficulty based on the in-car experience for each team of Guests.

I've often told Guests that the two will be very similar, so it's not entirely unfounded.

As for the name change, it will definitely take getting used to. I personally wanted the name to be "The Disney-Hollywood Studios" simply to imply that they were still connected to one another rather than implying that the studios belong to the Disney entity. To me, that possessive usage makes all the difference.

[Madame Leona]

The name change could take some getting used to but I think they could have come up with something far worse. As far as the new line up of attractions go, I'll try to keep an open mind. Toy Story Mania sounds promising but I would have liked to see a different movie used for the themeing. After all, it's getting to be an older movie and the new generation may not be all that familiar with it. I am glad that they are updating Playhouse Disney. Bear in the Big Blue house was the central theme and it's no longer on. I think most people with toddler's who watch Playhouse Disney will be happy with the changes.

[bertasso59]

I do like the new name,so much better than having Pixar in the name. But I'm sure I'll continue to refer to the park as 'MGM' for a very long time

[lindique]

I'm sure we'll all get the new name correct in about the same amount of time as we stopped calling POR "Dixie Landings"!:rotfl:

[BrowncatP]

It's still Disney-MGM to me! The Seas with Nemo and Friends will always be called The Living Seas to me as well! Please Disney don't call something that is two years old NEW. The Block Party Bash has been running at the California Adventure park since 2005.:down: Also the studios part of the park left a long time ago.

[WDWizard]

They should have just called it "Walt Disney Studios Park" like in Paris. Other than the name change, no real big news other than the Pixar Block Party Bash announcement. I saw it recently at DCA, and its very energetic and colorful, but mostly cheezy and lame.. It seems like they are recycling this parade by sending it to Florida as they make a better new Pixar parade for DCA.

I really miss the studios of the 90s..back in the good days, when it was an actual animation/television/movie studio, and you could really experience that. Now its just a muddled group of aging shows and attractions. This park really needs a lot more work than a hand-me-down PIXAR parade from DCA and a clone of a Midway themed ride from DCA.

[BrerSchultzy]

I really miss the studios of the 90s..back in the good days, when it was an actual animation/television/movie studio, and you could really experience that. Now its just a muddled group of aging shows and attractions. This park really needs a lot more work than a hand-me-down PIXAR parade from DCA and a clone of a Midway themed ride from DCA.

I completely understand what you're saying, and I feel the same way. I also feel that way about Epcot.

But there are signs that Disney is changing things up a bit. They drifted away from being original during the late 90s and early 2000's, because (I'm assuming), they were worried about the tourist economy, so they went with what worked.

Now, it does seem as though at least the rhetoric has changed. We're starting to see Disney Theme Parks worry more about "Disney" and "Theme", and less about "Park", and that's the way it should be.

I'm excited about the change. It helps the Streetmosphere characters make more sense, as well as the overall feel of things.

[Imagineer1981]

Why not just Disney Studios??? why do we have to link it to Hollywood?

[Jasper]

I realize some of you may not like the new name as well as the old or as well as some of the other options like ABC or Pixar. But I am surprised that no one has mentioned the obvious reason why this is a good choice. Give up? The answer is....

LITIGATION!!! Yep, that's right, after spending so many years and so many dollars arguing in court over the rights to the MGM name why would Disney want to go through that again? Yes, I know that they own both ABC and Pixar but how do we know that those relationships will never change? Of course, we don't know that they will always be part of the same company so it makes good sense to me to avoid using them.

Of course, the more generic name of Hollywood also allows Disney to put just about anything movie, television, radio, or even the theater to some degree into the park and it will fit.

[Jasper]

By the way Ian, I forgot to ask if that foot tastes good or not?:D:D:D Just teasing of course. As many times as we have all heard rumours about this and other Disney issues it is normally best to take a skeptical view of anything until we see an "official" announcement.

[Jasper]

Sorry for not remembering everything I wanted to put in my first post! I guess I am just showing my age with my dwindling memory power!!:D:D

Anyway, I am always disappointed by the attitude that some people display that a park is not worth doing unless it has nothing but E rides. There are very many of us out there who have a much broader interest than just thrill or E rides. Personally I find the studios to be a full day park because I like to mix up E rides with smaller attractions.

While I am never opposed to the addition of more E rides I think it is important for Disney to continue to appeal to a broad range of patrons by offering much more than E rides. It is this broad appeal that makes Disney a true "family" oriented place to visit.

[Sunshine1010]

E rides?

[LibertyTreeGal]

Well, I don't care what they call it (it is my least favorite park) but I hope we don't start calling it DHS around here -- it sounds like we're planning a day of fun at the Department of Homeland Security!

That being said, that gives me some interesting ideas for new rides...... and new security procedures for entering the park!

[Grizz16]

I'll probably call it "Disney Studios", it rolls off the tongue better than Disney's Hollywood Studios, which is an uninspired name.

[BMan62]

E rides?

Different rides used to take different 'tickets.' You would purchase a ticket book and pay a ticket to ride. The "E-ticket" rides were (and are) always the biggest draws. I believe the mountains (SM, SpM, BTMRR) were all "E-Ticket" rides, whereas Dumbo would probably be an "A-Ticket" or "B-Ticket" ride.

The tickets were done away with years ago, but 'old timers' still refer to rides by their "Ticket" status.

[Sunshine1010]

Ooohhh.....thanks.

I thought someone said that the E-rides were coming back and I was like "Hey...how do I get tickets for that".

.....it's been a long day.

[DizneyFreak2002]

For all of you who are not too thrilled with the announcements of Toy Story Mania and the other new attractions coming next year, along with the name change, all I can tell you is sit tight.... Some new, big, and awesome will be coming to Hollywood Studios soon.... Very soon....

[r4kids]

Sorry for not remembering everything I wanted to put in my first post! I guess I am just showing my age with my dwindling memory power!!:D:D

Anyway, I am always disappointed by the attitude that some people display that a park is not worth doing unless it has nothing but E rides. There are very many of us out there who have a much broader interest than just thrill or E rides. Personally I find the studios to be a full day park because I like to mix up E rides with smaller attractions.

While I am never opposed to the addition of more E rides I think it is important for Disney to continue to appeal to a broad range of patrons by offering much more than E rides. It is this broad appeal that makes Disney a true "family" oriented place to visit.


I couldn't agree more. We love all aspects of Disney. No matter what park, show, or parade it is all magic. It is the one place on earth you can experience that kind of atmosphere. If you just want E rides go to Busch Gardens.

[Doug The Disney Man`]

I hope with the new name, and new attractions, that they also theme out the park a little more. I was thinking about this because I had forgotten that when the Studios opened that every show and ride were in a "Sound Stage" until I rode Star Tours this year (which still has the stage/filming in progress-type signs as you enter). That concept has been largely abandoned, so I was hoping for a new approach.

For instance, an area around RNRC dealing with the music industry. Or other attractions for the littler kids around Playhouse Disney. Or (oh please, oh please!) a Twilight Zone Land! I guess that the street where the new Toy Story ride is going will be "Pixar Place," which I think will be cool. I also hope for something to do with The Nightmare Before Christmas. I wore a shirt with Jack Skellington on it and received a few dozen kudos from numerous cast members, who agreed that they'd love to see a NmB4Xmas ride/show. And the Studios would be perfect for it!

I just think that the other parks' "lands" are more cohesive than that of the Studios and I'd like to see the same sort of thing there.

[Sunshine1010]

Yeah.....The Nightmare Before Christmas was a popular movie. That would have been nice.

Or maybe a CARS ride or something....where we would have to run a race (simulated) like in the movie.

[Ian]

Anyway, I am always disappointed by the attitude that some people display that a park is not worth doing unless it has nothing but E rides. There are very many of us out there who have a much broader interest than just thrill or E rides. Personally I find the studios to be a full day park because I like to mix up E rides with smaller attractions.

While I am never opposed to the addition of more E rides I think it is important for Disney to continue to appeal to a broad range of patrons by offering much more than E rides. It is this broad appeal that makes Disney a true "family" oriented place to visit.I don't disagree. I mean one of my all time favorite rides was If You Had Wings, which was considered so lowly it didn't even require a ticket.

But I DO care when they try and pass things off as "new attractions" that clearly aren't new "attractions". I do not consider adding a new parade or adding new characters to the Playhouse Disney show or a new Handy Manny Meet-n-Greet or an updated High School Musical show "new attractions."

To me a new attraction is A. a genuine ride or movie or show and B. actually ... GASP ... new!

There is only one real new attraction on that list and it's Midway Mania. The rest are not attractions, which is why I'm disappointed in the list. If there were actually any other real new attractions on the list I would have been thrilled, E-Ticket or otherwise.

[Jakk]

There is only one real new attraction on that list and it's Midway Mania. The rest are not attractions, which is why I'm disappointed in the list. If there were actually any other real new attractions on the list I would have been thrilled, E-Ticket or otherwise.


Don't worry there'll soon be a Pixar E-ticket ride soon announced (it'll be the same coaster/dark ride in DLP but themed to a diffrent Pixar movie), and a proposed "Car's" mini land (that'll replace the Backlot Tour and use the land there) in the near future. On top of that there's also the Startours 2.0 refurb, and the new Lucas film E-ticket (I know it's somthing to do with IJ4). So there's a bright future for DHS the list of the so called "new" attractions are just the icing of the cake!

[PeterPan]

Remember, for millions upon millions of people around the world, two words have immediate recognition... "DISNEY" and "HOLLYWOOD."

I am all for the name change. I have always resented "MGM" being in the title - thought it was unnecessary from the get-go.

Disney thought it needed some "punch" and "clout" and "glitz and glamour" when it first opened the park, so it liscensed the name "MGM." Yes, in the agreement, they got the rights to use some images from some MGM classics. I don't think those will go away. But I resented the fact that many people thought Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer had SOMETHING to do with the parks, when indeed, they did NOT.

Conversley, there are TONS of people who have NO IDEA what "MGM" stood for. They just said "MGM" in an indiscriminate way, as if it were a name in-and-of itself. You could take a poll of hundreds of people every single day AT the park, and hundreds would NEVER be able to tell you what "MGM" stood for. Hundreds.

In other words, "MGM" meant NOTHING to thousands upon thousands of people.

I have unending respect for the MGM name - for the movies they turned out in the Golden Age of Hollywood, and in subsequent years. The list is staggering. But, again, MGM has NOTHING WHATEVER to do with Disney. It was simply an agreement on paper, and one that was disputed in court for ;years and years.

I say, GOOD RIDDANCE. I am DELIGHTED the name is dropped. I NEVER called the place "MGM." Never. Disney cast memebers are constantly reminded to NEVER refer to it as "MGM." Even on the bus marquee, it says "STUDIOS." As a matter of fact, Cast Members are told not to call it "The Studios." Why? Don't forget, Disney is not the only company to have a studios-themed park in Orlando. Even if you say "Studios" (like we do in my family) it does not necessarily refer to the Disney Studios.

Personally, I think "DIsney Studios" is enough. If they want to throw the word Hollywood in there for the romance and adventure it conjures in the minds of the masses, that's fine with me. I am SO GLAD the "MGM" is gone. So glad.

Remember, for millions of people around the world, two words have immediate recognition... "DISNEY" and "HOLLYWOOD."

[Sinewiz]

As long as I've been going to Disney World I'm afraid I'm going to have a difficult time calling it anything other than MGM, which is what I've always called it. :unsure:

[Tekneek]

For instance, an area around RNRC dealing with the music industry.

As long as the RIAA is represented and we have a means of hitting them with cream pies or something similar, I'm all for it!

[big blue and hairy]

As long as the RIAA is represented and we have a means of hitting them with cream pies or something similar, I'm all for it!

And the FCC...

:sulley:

[Polynesian Dweller]

Not sure what to make of the name, but then change always requires a bit of adjustment. For me, the important thing is that we are starting to see the post-Eisner company starting to re-think and update the parks (not just the Studios) and that's good so I can live with the name. I'll probably just call it the Studios like I always have. :mickey:

Lets hope that this name change symbolizes a lasting commitment to updating and upgrading throughout the parks. :mickey:

[Ian]

Don't worry there'll soon be a Pixar E-ticket ride soon announced (it'll be the same coaster/dark ride in DLP but themed to a diffrent Pixar movie), and a proposed "Car's" mini land (that'll replace the Backlot Tour and use the land there) in the near future. On top of that there's also the Startours 2.0 refurb, and the new Lucas film E-ticket (I know it's somthing to do with IJ4). So there's a bright future for DHS the list of the so called "new" attractions are just the icing of the cake!Well that'd be great if you're right. I'd like to see all that added to the Studios. It could sure use it!

[DizneyFreak2002]

I actually like Disney's Movie Kingdom.... How many non-Disney fans do you all know who think MGM is a working studio? How many non-Disney fans actually think MGM is not a Disney park??? I know a few, believe it or not..... I also have peopel tell me that they went to Universal, when it is actually MGM, or MGM when ot was actually Universal.... Get rid of the studios name and theme altogether, call ig Disney's Movie Kingdom, and slowly rebuild the park to resemble Hollywood, with the Chinese Theather being remade into El Capitan Theater, riding the buildings as a soundstage, and redesign their facade to look like Broadway style show buildings, design RNRC's facade to look like G-Force Records recordingh studo... after all, that is what it is when you enter the building, yet they theme the outside as a movie soundstage..... Tower of Terror can keep ther same storyline, since Hollywood needs a hotel where toruists stay.... Get rid of the street names as the sections of the park, and call them more name specific lands, such as Pixar Place... Maybe contract out with George Lucas for the rights to use Skywalker Ranch, build a new land centered around the ranch, with some rides based on Lucasfilm's properties.... Give the muppets their own land and call it Muppet Studios, where you can have a new 3D movie, ot the Great Muppet Movie Ride, and a kiddie ride or two along with a muppet play area for the kids.. There is so much potential.... and a huge budget to go along with it... But, in my opinion, the money spent would be well worth the return....

Think about it... the name MOVIE KINGDOM would be all encompassing....

Post and it shall be... What is this I am hearing? Disney looking to contract out with George Lucas, and rename an area of the Studio LUCASLAND????? And The Muppets may get their own area, MUPPET STUDIOS or MUPPETLAND???? Seems Disney IS going towards naming the areas of the new park in lands rather than Streets... Ohh yea, in 5 years, expect STUDIOS to be dropped all together... The park will just be called DISNEY'S HOLLYWOOD!!!! But didn't I post firt about the street names changing to lands?? YES!!!

[DizneyFreak2002]

Well that'd be great if you're right. I'd like to see all that added to the Studios. It could sure use it!

Actually, what I heard as been floating around for a while.... An indoor coaster, like Crush in Paris, will be added to Disney Hollywood Studios, but themed to Ratatoullie... Then, if all works out, a new Indiana Jones coaster will be added to LUCASLAND.... Ohh, and expect one of the eateries close to the Indy stunt show and Star Tours, I forget the name, (maybe the Commissary??) getting a remake to be updated to LUCASLAND... featuring some of his items from his movies, as well as themeing either side to Indy and Star Wars... Maybe it isn't the commissary... but it is by there...

[Tekneek]

Having been excited in the past for changes that never ultimately made it into the parks, I'll wait until these things actually open before I start counting them.

[crazy4disneyworld]

According to Jim Hill, Indiana Jones Adventure won't be coming to "Disney's Hollywood Studios" (love the new name, btw). Is there any truth to this, or does Jim not know what he is talking about as usual?

The other changes sound great, though. I knew that DHS had so much potential because of the open-ended theme of the place, and, awhile back, I knew that DHS would explode with growth. I can't wait for Pixar Place or Star Tours 2!

P.S. I think I'll still call it MGM -- I like the new name, but it's kind of a mouthful.

[DizneyFreak2002]

According to Jim Hill, Indiana Jones Adventure won't be coming to "Disney's Hollywood Studios" (love the new name, btw). Is there any truth to this, or does Jim not know what he is talking about as usual?

The other changes sound great, though. I knew that DHS had so much potential because of the open-ended theme of the place, and, awhile back, I knew that DHS would explode with growth. I can't wait for Pixar Place or Star Tours 2!

P.S. I think I'll still call it MGM -- I like the new name, but it's kind of a mouthful.

Jim Hill actually has some decent sources in Disney.... As always, just because something is being discussed, doesn't mean it will happen.... whether it comes from Jim Hill or someone on this site... Rumors are rumors until Disney confirms them...

And here is a {quote} detailing Lucas-land...

Disney is changing the name of Disney-MGM Studios to Disney Hollywood Studios, but that's not all as far as the changes go. Now that they're taking "Star Tours" down to revitalize it and give it a "Star Tours 2.0" remake, it's becoming increasingly likely that there will be more areas of the park based on LucasFilm properties as well. Apparently, just in time for the theme park's 20th Anniversary in 2009, they will re-open "Star Tours," in addition to changing the "Backlot Adventure" to make it more Indiana Jones themed. There will also be a Star Wars-themed restaurant in the area, which will make the whole place virtually crawling with Lucas stuff.
Who knows, perhaps there will be a "Jar Jar's Wild Ride" or "American Grafitti Dragstrip Challenge."

[MrGoofy]

After much soul searching, I like the new name It does cover all aspects of the park.

With that said, I'd love to see in the rumored Lucus land a working Cantina themed restaurant. If done right, I'd spend all day there.

[NJGIRL]

[/LIST]Also, how lame a list of "new attractions" is that?

I agree with you on this. None of the new "changes" are of any interest to me. We don't do parades and my son is too old for meet and greets or any of the Play House stuff. The one attration sounds like a Buzz Lightyear redo.

I still like the studio's but the changes won't have any effect on my family.

[sportsguy2315]

I've also heard Jim Hill say that they'll eventually phase out the studios piece to become Disney's Hollywood. Anyway, my wish list for Hollywood:

Update the park some. Yes, I loved the Honey I... series, but idk how many kids today know what that is.
Leave Tower of Terror, Rock n Roller Coaster, and the Muppets be.
Can't wait for Star Tours 2.0. Again, another sign that the park is dated is the fact Rex is voiced by Paul Ruebens.
Change out some scenes from GMR. Yes, Jim has again spoken that GMR will probably get a refurb, but I'd like some more current movies in the lineup.
How about reintroducing Roger Rabbit?

[2GOO-FEE]

I like the name but I will have to get used to not calling it Disney - MGM Studios.

[DonaldDuck1117]

How about reintroducing Roger Rabbit?
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Oh I would LOVE to see Roger make it into the parks. That movie just screams "Disney's Hollywood Studios" to me. The movie is set in the early days of Hollywood and just seems like it would be a perfect fit in the park.

[MinnieMommie]

Thanks for the update. It is good to know that this issues has finally been resolved. I hope they plan something around the date of the name change as I will be visiting then. I look forward to more updates about any planned activities. :mickey:

[crazy4disneyworld]

Roger Rabbit would be great, but even better would be...more MUPPETS!

There's so many things they could do with the Muppets (hint hint...Muppet Movie Ride???), and Disney could even make Muppet Mobile Lab a permanent attraction over near Muppet Vision.

There's all this talk of Lucas land, but IMO the Muppets also deserve a land of their own.

Of course, for Roger Rabbit or the Muppets to expand their presence in DHS, Disney would have to get back in the good graces of, respectively, Steven Spielberg and the Henson family, but Bob Iger has so far done a good job of rebuilding ties broken by Eisner, like Steve Jobs and Pixar. So maybe a Muppet land or a Roger Rabbit isn't so far out of reach.

[mousetrapper]

I am excited by the prospect of expanding the Star Wars and Indiana Jones theming/experience at the Studios! Wouldn't it be cool to have an eatery themed like the weird bar in the first SW movie? Or an actual Indiana Jones ride of some kind?

:mickey:

[tmetiva]

The new name is ok, but I always think of California when I hear "Hollywood." Maybe they should have just gone with "Disney Studios."

[Marker]

Whatever they decide to name it will have no real effect on the enjoyment of my time there. The name is just a name, call it Fred if they want to, I'll still enjoy it.

Disney's Hollywood Studios is a catchy enough name. And it seems to me that often enough it is just referred to "The Studios", which would still apply just as much as it did before.

As for the preoposed Disney/Pixar Studios, personally I would have liked that. I guess I really don't understand the resistance to embracing the Disney/Pixar merger. To me it seems like such a natural pairing. However, I wouldn't be a bit surprised if they have a timeline for losing the Pixar name and going straight with the Disney brand.

I wonder if Disney's Florida Studios was ever considered. And then, returning some actual production work making it again an actual studio. For me, it lost a little magic when the actual studio work went away.