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lthiesfeld07 · 10-08-2012, 01:34 AM

I was the only one on the bus to Hollywood Studios from Kidani and the bus driver was sharing several rumors with me.

1. Carsland is definitely coming to DHS. It will replace Lights, Motors, Action and the Backlot.
2. The reason that they are adding 2,000 seats to Fantasmic is because World of Color is coming to that amphitheater....

He said that imagineers from California were in town looking to make improvements over at DHS.

Not sure how I feel about Carsland and World of Color. I've never been to Disneyland. I plan to soon but if Carsland and World of Color are coming to WDW, it might be longer before I get to Disneyland. Just my opinion of course.

DHS needs some help and I hope it gets some love soon!

DizCaptain · 10-08-2012, 06:13 AM

Both are possible, butare also extremely general rumors that have been mentioned by many in passing time and again. Cars Land has been beaten to death in rumor-ville so at this point I really don't care if it comes. WoC however would be an interesting fit, given Fantasmic's not so fantastic operating reputation.... we'll have to wait and see, but I doubt they'd move it to Florida given the modifications they'd have to make to the area.

zulemara · 10-08-2012, 08:16 AM

ugh! Ok the seats for Fantasmic are because Disney surveyed the people who had to stand vs the people who sat and there was a huge difference in satisfaction, so they decided to spend the money to build seats in the standing area. It has been much more rumored that a WOC type show would come to DTD, than to DHS to replace Fantasmic, but considering they can't even sign a tenant at DTD, I certainly don't see that happening. As far as replacing Fantasmic, maybe down the road, but nothing short term that I'm aware of. Granted, I get information by scouring the internet and finding people with a good track record, so I'm not by any means the final word on any of this, but nothing has been mentioned elsewhere, and that'd be a pretty big thing.

Carsland is NOT greenlit. It is being considered, and on EPCOT's 30th, the lead art designer for carsland was reportedly poking around DHS. The latest information coming from other sites indicates it may be more of a pixar place expansion with elements from carsland and the Monsters Inc Coaster finally brought to life, but there are several plans, none of which have been decided on.

It's great that CMs discuss what's going on, but they need to put the disclaimer that they are RUMORS and should never say "definitely happening" until things are both announced by the company and half built.

Nonetheless, thanks for reporting!

Me!Thatswho · 10-08-2012, 09:22 AM

Carsland would be neat. But WoC is lame. Saw it at DL, and we were definitely disappointed. A revamped Fantasmic, or an entirely new show, would be a much better option.

MouseyMin · 10-08-2012, 05:28 PM

I saw the World of Color at Disneyland too, and was not terribly impressed either. I have seem many night time shows at Disney World that were better, IMO.

jvptravels · 10-08-2012, 07:48 PM

Sorry. That bus driver should be fired. There's no way Fantasmic will be replaced. It's way to popular. WOC is nothing more than an elaborate version of the Fountains At Bellagio in Las Vegas. I like the Downtown Disney idea. Maybe they could put it in the water there. But removing Fantasmic from DHS will only happen when DHS is taken over by Universal.

The Cars Land thing? I don't know about that one either. Perhaps they put the Radiator Springs ride in at DHS, but I'm not sure about an entire land.

North of Mouse · 10-08-2012, 08:26 PM

More *bus driver* rumors

Lucky626 · 10-08-2012, 08:35 PM

I would actually really like to see a Fantasmic/WoC mash up and as for the Carsland I think it would be a lot better that what's already back there.

bom_noite · 10-09-2012, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Lucky626

I would actually really like to see a Fantasmic/WoC mash up and as for the Carsland I think it would be a lot better that what's already back there.

Ditto that!

Pixiedust34 · 10-09-2012, 06:12 PM

Everything is at the rumor level, but I'd like to see a Pixar Expansion (maybe a small Carsland) with elements from various Pixar movies so Carsland remains unique to Disneyland.

I wouldn't mind an update to Fantasmic or a whole new show, though I'd like to see WoC remain unique to Disneyland too. I'm sure they could create a new show and use some of the features and technology they use at WoC to introduce to Studios.

Figment632 · 10-11-2012, 01:40 PM

Did they tell you they spotted big foot as well? Bus drivers are full of crap and know nothing don't beleive anything they say!

lynypixie · 10-11-2012, 01:59 PM

If a bus driver said it, it must be true!

pfalcioni · 10-11-2012, 03:00 PM

WDW bus drivers seem to enjoy being part of a culture of mis-information. I think they get a kick out of telling tall tales, only to have folks run to their computer and post it on a Disney forum as possible truth because "a CM said it!".

I'm not saying none of these will ever happen, but I'd take anything you hear from CM's, and especially bus drivers, with a grain of salt.

ChrisFL · 10-12-2012, 02:37 AM

But Bus Drivers attend all of the Imaingeering meetings! I was told by a monorail driver!

stindall · 10-13-2012, 05:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by North of Mouse

More *bus driver* rumors

I was just getting ready to add that the bus drivers are notorious for giving out bad information!

10-08-2012, 01:34 AM	#1
lthiesfeld07 Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicagoland Area Posts: 321	I was the only one on the bus to Hollywood Studios from Kidani and the bus driver was sharing several rumors with me. 1. Carsland is definitely coming to DHS. It will replace Lights, Motors, Action and the Backlot. 2. The reason that they are adding 2,000 seats to Fantasmic is because World of Color is coming to that amphitheater.... He said that imagineers from California were in town looking to make improvements over at DHS. Not sure how I feel about Carsland and World of Color. I've never been to Disneyland. I plan to soon but if Carsland and World of Color are coming to WDW, it might be longer before I get to Disneyland. Just my opinion of course. DHS needs some help and I hope it gets some love soon! __________________ Me: 1997- Dixie Landings * 2002- ASMo * Aug 2011- Off-site Jan 2012- CBR * April 2012- OKW June 2012- ASMu September 2012- Pop/Kidani Last edited by lthiesfeld07; 10-08-2012 at 01:39 AM.

10-08-2012, 06:13 AM	#2
DizCaptain °o° Disney Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 567	Both are possible, butare also extremely general rumors that have been mentioned by many in passing time and again. Cars Land has been beaten to death in rumor-ville so at this point I really don't care if it comes. WoC however would be an interesting fit, given Fantasmic's not so fantastic operating reputation.... we'll have to wait and see, but I doubt they'd move it to Florida given the modifications they'd have to make to the area. __________________ Dan "Laughter is America's most important export." -Walt Disney

10-08-2012, 08:16 AM	#3
zulemara Oh Boy! I'm a WDW sailor! Had a Thriller of a time on the Wonder Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,329	ugh! Ok the seats for Fantasmic are because Disney surveyed the people who had to stand vs the people who sat and there was a huge difference in satisfaction, so they decided to spend the money to build seats in the standing area. It has been much more rumored that a WOC type show would come to DTD, than to DHS to replace Fantasmic, but considering they can't even sign a tenant at DTD, I certainly don't see that happening. As far as replacing Fantasmic, maybe down the road, but nothing short term that I'm aware of. Granted, I get information by scouring the internet and finding people with a good track record, so I'm not by any means the final word on any of this, but nothing has been mentioned elsewhere, and that'd be a pretty big thing. Carsland is NOT greenlit. It is being considered, and on EPCOT's 30th, the lead art designer for carsland was reportedly poking around DHS. The latest information coming from other sites indicates it may be more of a pixar place expansion with elements from carsland and the Monsters Inc Coaster finally brought to life, but there are several plans, none of which have been decided on. It's great that CMs discuss what's going on, but they need to put the disclaimer that they are RUMORS and should never say "definitely happening" until things are both announced by the company and half built. Nonetheless, thanks for reporting! __________________ DIS Unplugged DTD/Rumors special correspondent Come join us on the rumors board! waiting patiently for big spirited change!

10-08-2012, 09:22 AM	#4
Me!Thatswho Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Mousechusetts Posts: 374	Carsland would be neat. But WoC is lame. Saw it at DL, and we were definitely disappointed. A revamped Fantasmic, or an entirely new show, would be a much better option. __________________ August, 2005 - WDW All-Stars Movies & All-Stars Music -- May, 2006 - WDW Port Orleans for SWW -- June, 2007 - WDW Contemporary for SWW -- Dec, 2007 - WDW Pop Century & Contemporary for MVMCP -- July, 2008 - DL Disneyland Hotel -- Dec, 2008 - Jan, 2009 - WDW Polynesian; NYE @ DHS -- Dec, 2009 - Jan, 2010 - WDW Polynesian; NYE: breakfast at AK; mid-day @ Blizzard Beach; evening @ Epcot for Illuminations; fireworks on Poly beach -- Oct, 2010 - WDW Polynesian for MNSSHP -- Nov, 2011 - DL Grand Californian Hotel -- Aug 2012 - WDW Beach Club CL -- Jan 2013 WDW Yacht Club CL -- Dec 2013 - WDW Port Orleans for DD dancing in Christmas parade down Main Street

10-08-2012, 07:48 PM	#6
jvptravels Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: S.F. Bay Area Posts: 213	Sorry. That bus driver should be fired. There's no way Fantasmic will be replaced. It's way to popular. WOC is nothing more than an elaborate version of the Fountains At Bellagio in Las Vegas. I like the Downtown Disney idea. Maybe they could put it in the water there. But removing Fantasmic from DHS will only happen when DHS is taken over by Universal. The Cars Land thing? I don't know about that one either. Perhaps they put the Radiator Springs ride in at DHS, but I'm not sure about an entire land. __________________ WALT DISNEY WORLD: '97, '98, '99, '00, '01, '12 DISNEYLAND--Way too many times to count!

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10-08-2012, 05:28 PM	#5
MouseyMin DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 668	I saw the World of Color at Disneyland too, and was not terribly impressed either. I have seem many night time shows at Disney World that were better, IMO.

10-08-2012, 08:26 PM	#7
North of Mouse DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 3,816	More bus driver rumors

10-08-2012, 08:35 PM	#8
Lucky626 Earning My Ears Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Austin Posts: 33	I would actually really like to see a Fantasmic/WoC mash up and as for the Carsland I think it would be a lot better that what's already back there.

10-09-2012, 06:12 PM	#10
Pixiedust34 It's like I'm stuck in a music time warp Hasn't touched an iron in over 10 yrs! I love Target! Where else can you buy candy corn 90% off?! My tags are getting dusty! Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 9,576	Everything is at the rumor level, but I'd like to see a Pixar Expansion (maybe a small Carsland) with elements from various Pixar movies so Carsland remains unique to Disneyland. I wouldn't mind an update to Fantasmic or a whole new show, though I'd like to see WoC remain unique to Disneyland too. I'm sure they could create a new show and use some of the features and technology they use at WoC to introduce to Studios. __________________ Kelly

10-11-2012, 01:40 PM	#11
Figment632 DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mesa Verde Posts: 2,135	Did they tell you they spotted big foot as well? Bus drivers are full of crap and know nothing don't beleive anything they say! __________________ Follow me on Twitter @Figment632

10-11-2012, 01:59 PM	#12
lynypixie Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Close to Montréal, Qc, Canada Posts: 356	If a bus driver said it, it must be true! __________________ My WDW french invasion on video! featuring BBB (even on a boy)for those interested. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBrW8...kt33Ew&index=1 DH (31), me(30), DS6, DD4 and DD2 2004 bachelorette party (offsite), 2005 with DH (offsite), 2006 quick visit to DLP. 2013 AOA LK suite with all the kids!

10-11-2012, 03:00 PM	#13
pfalcioni If we're not Riding, we're Disney Dreaming! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Central Oregon Posts: 249	WDW bus drivers seem to enjoy being part of a culture of mis-information. I think they get a kick out of telling tall tales, only to have folks run to their computer and post it on a Disney forum as possible truth because "a CM said it!". I'm not saying none of these will ever happen, but I'd take anything you hear from CM's, and especially bus drivers, with a grain of salt. __________________ Disney On The Cheap Guide Busch Gardens Tampa Guide

10-12-2012, 02:37 AM	#14
ChrisFL Disney/Universal Fan and MALE Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Tampa, FL, US Posts: 7,142	But Bus Drivers attend all of the Imaingeering meetings! I was told by a monorail driver! __________________ Disney Parks Visited: MK - EPCOT - DHS - DAK - DL - DCA - HKDL - TDL - TDS

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