Block of Disney's Hollywood Studios to Undergo Refubishment 2/15/10 - 3/27/10

[pdrlkr]

Thanks Jason!

[Crow]

HISTK playground is on of the few areas ive never really explored. The Backlot Tour isnt as good since they cut back on it, but i still like it.
I wouldnt rule out Toy Story, w Toy Story 3D coming.

[Imagineer1981]

I think HISTK playground could easily become Bugs Life playground, just throw a few statues of the characters in there, and done. It makes sense to do that for a quick refurb. I am excited that they are doing something with that area though, its definitely a dead space now unfortunately.

But IMHO, if they could just bring productions back to the Studios, that would be a huge improvement. DHS just doesn't have that "hollywood" feel anymore when you are there. You used to get the feeling you might bump into a star or see some filming or get some special previews and the animators were making the next animated classic...it was a very cool experience.

[Crow]

I think HISTK playground could easily become Bugs Life playground, just throw a few statues of the characters in there, and done. It makes sense to do that for a quick refurb. I am excited that they are doing something with that area though, its definitely a dead space now unfortunately.

But IMHO, if they could just bring productions back to the Studios, that would be a huge improvement. DHS just doesn't have that "hollywood" feel anymore when you are there. You used to get the feeling you might bump into a star or see some filming or get some special previews and the animators were making the next animated classic...it was a very cool experience.

i agree w the filming. the animators are missed.

[Gooftroop5]

It wouldn't be much to change the playground into the backyard in Toy Story either. It would make you feel like you are a toy. A few sign changed, fresh paint, a couple of character statues and you are all set. I agree that they need a few more benches inside too. The kids were having fun but dh & I were ready to sit & relax.

However other then the theme I don't think it is a dead spot. No matter what time of year we are there there are always kids in it. My kids love it. They teased to go back to it until we did.

[tjewelcat]

Just curious, we will be there the week before the 15th. Should I be concerned that the dates for these attractions could be moved up? How accurate is the rehab schedule?

[Figment!]

How accurate is the rehab schedule?

All things Disney are subject to change, but the dates reported are those that have been announced internally to the affected Cast Members.

Should I be concerned that the dates for these attractions could be moved up?

Rehabs very rarely start prior to when they are scheduled.

[tjewelcat]

Thanks!

[crltkcagle]

Monster's Inc ride - PLEASE!!!! My kids and I have had one planned out for years!

THAT WOULD BE AWESOME!!!!

[emmatink]

That would upset my husband about getting rid of the playground. He enjoys the break and an adult beverage next door as the kids run around with grandma for an hour or so!

[Supercali]

Some Imagineers have recently mentioned to Theme Park Insider that they are considering replacing the HISTK playground with Toy Story Land. It seems to me that this would take up more room than the current area. We'll have to wait and see.

[wdwluv]

We visited as a family for the first time in May 2009. My daughter asked for ONE attraction the entire WDW visit - the Honey I Shrunk the Kids Playground. I kept putting it off and putting it off because I thought they wouldn't want to go do anything else afterwards. (especially the 3 yr old boy) So I did everything else we (me?) wanted to fit in and then headed over there for the last hour of the park. Only to find it closes one hour before the rest of the park. Oh the guilt. (especially since some of that time spent was to go see HSM3 show which no one ended up enjoying)

Please tell me it will still be there in December when we come back! A change to Bugs Life or Toy Story is FINE! (even welcome) Just please don't let it go so I can make it up to the poor girl! (and Mom can relieve some guilt)

[Surfer_Clock]

From what I've been able to gather from my fellow CMs: HISK will not be undergoing refurbishment for which it will need to close during any of those times. The Backlot Tour will only be receiving minor refurbishment during its downtime, and Toy Story Midway Mania! is scheduled for its first major refurb sometime during March/April.

[MinnieMommie]

This is interesting. I look forward to future updates.

[Figment!]

**Update**