tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320987861245813444.post1378267219119465692..comments2024-03-21T09:42:06.380-04:00Comments on Imagineerland: Disney's Hollywood Studios Park PlanTRFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01312055491812910235noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320987861245813444.post-28025148573748926392015-03-24T23:40:31.162-04:002015-03-24T23:40:31.162-04:00You are right, the existing restaurants are a seri...You are right, the existing restaurants are a serious challenge to work around.<br /><br />The grouping around Echo Lake are retained to buffer between Hollywood Boulevard and the start of the movie themed lands. The back sides of the stunt arena are fully themed facades that complete the classic Hollywood environment and form a solid edge to this land. Dockside Diner and Hollywood and Vine fit fine in this themed area, and likely would be strengthened by having the more enclosed theming. 50's Prime Time is actually removed for the Indy area, which was a difficult decision, but it strayed too far from the Hollywood area and the land was better used by the stunt show. I image it could be relocated to Disney Springs. <br /><br />As for the other two restaurants, they both are firmly themed in the real world of film production, which isn't really represented in the park anymore. Though not really elaborated on in the plan, I see Commissary Lane becoming a subland of Hollywood and themed as an 1930's-40's production studio alley that ties back into the theme of Hollywood Boulevard. This allows for the production stage facades to remain and the restaurants to remain with minimal retheme. The Commissary is themed as a period commissary, not ABC specific, and the Drive in just gets a period appropriate redressing and change in film clips to feature Buck Rogers, Flash Gordon, etc. <br /><br />Thanks again for the questions, I'm really happy to discuss any specifics and design choices that you have questions about. Hope you keep on enjoying the posts! TRFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01312055491812910235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320987861245813444.post-8373213497406867242015-03-24T11:49:57.784-04:002015-03-24T11:49:57.784-04:00I was always curious how someone would walk off Ho...I was always curious how someone would walk off Hollywood Blvd and step into Star Wars land- keeping Indy there and incorporating that into it w/ a new rainforest ride to transition into Endor is brilliant. Yes, Star Wars land isn't as big- but it has room for expansion and looks like the best solution in a hard area to theme- great job!<br /><br />I'd assume with Hollywood & Vine, 50s Prime time, and Min & Bills Dockside stay? It seems like a tough location to blend.<br />Also- the Sci-Fi drive in and commissary lane seem like those are challenging locations too.<br /><br />I like all those restaurants for what they are- but how do you see them incorporating into your overall design. HS is so challenging because its such a hodge-podge and existing things are thrown all over the place with little continuity. And you're exactly correct- this park- particularly with your layout- could be the most attended park of them all.Andynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320987861245813444.post-23594957581035478902015-03-19T20:22:58.874-04:002015-03-19T20:22:58.874-04:00You should built Maroon Studios near by Sunset Blv...You should built Maroon Studios near by Sunset Blvd featuring the Toontown Trolley, Baby Herman's Runaway Baby Buggy Ride and Roller Coaster Rabbit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320987861245813444.post-80912538423114519682015-03-17T20:42:56.660-04:002015-03-17T20:42:56.660-04:00If you can't fit Beastly Kingdom in, maybe rel...If you can't fit Beastly Kingdom in, maybe release a alternate version of the plan which includes Beastly Kingdom after you include the one you release in a few weeks. You can maybe even do another alternate that has Pandora, so people could see both versions.NerdmanReturnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08350660761292452830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320987861245813444.post-2194032450168421972015-03-17T20:05:52.841-04:002015-03-17T20:05:52.841-04:00True, that is the prime example of a failed specia...True, that is the prime example of a failed special event. From an outside viewers perspective, the problems were that it was a one night only event that was based on character meet and greets. Thats about as low capacity as you can get. The actual events and shows seemed to work, it just needed better logistical operation. <br /><br />All the special events I imagine for this park are multiday, like the Star Wars Weekends. That definitely helps alot. TRFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01312055491812910235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320987861245813444.post-38271904823572958362015-03-17T19:54:44.643-04:002015-03-17T19:54:44.643-04:00I think special events work well if they are handl...I think special events work well if they are handled properly by the parks. I hear that the Unleash the Villains event last year and 2013 were very popular but equally chaotic due to a lack of organization on part of the management.Mark Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07372315482242176056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320987861245813444.post-42837292324277137902015-03-17T18:28:09.645-04:002015-03-17T18:28:09.645-04:00Thanks for the comment and hope you enjoy the post...Thanks for the comment and hope you enjoy the posts. <br /><br />That's a good way to think about this park: a park that is a year round special event center. TRFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01312055491812910235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320987861245813444.post-46681344052097637152015-03-17T18:21:50.633-04:002015-03-17T18:21:50.633-04:00Good catch. Yes Animal Kingdom is the most changed...Good catch. Yes Animal Kingdom is the most changed from the last version, specifically with the Up dark ride that was here switching parks. <br /><br />That park will be posted in a few weeks, and I may try to get my interpretation of Beastly Kingdom in there if I have time and inspiration but no promises. TRFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01312055491812910235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320987861245813444.post-79072753361014868832015-03-17T17:51:02.574-04:002015-03-17T17:51:02.574-04:00This is great! While still very similar to it'...This is great! While still very similar to it's one you had in your old blog, I think overall it's great, and I can't wait for more. Though since you moved It's Tough to Be a Bug here, I wonder how different Animal Kingdom will be. I still think you should add Beastly Kingdom to Animal Kingdom, but that's just my opinion.<br /><br />As for this weeks question, I can't really say. I never participated in any of the special events in any of the parks, except once two years ago for New Years in Magic Kingdom. Still, based on what you wrote I think they would work.NerdmanReturnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08350660761292452830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4320987861245813444.post-60505385387471671292015-03-17T16:46:48.749-04:002015-03-17T16:46:48.749-04:00Absolutely Fantastic Park! Each land maximizes exp...Absolutely Fantastic Park! Each land maximizes experience with its limited space! The park celebrates old Hollywood while indulging modern fans through incredible immersive experiences into the worlds we crave. I love special events and building a park that is always ready for one while still looking aesthetically pleasing is outstanding. I so wish Disney took some hints from this page and implement these design ideas. Amazing park, well done.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15516645240356767025noreply@blogger.com