Join us for episode 484 of the Theme Park Trader Podcast!
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is having a massive identity crisis. Is it a tribute to the Golden Age of Cinema, or just a parking lot for Star Wars and Toy Story?
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is in the middle of a massive identity crisis. Is it a park about the magic of movies, or has it just become a storage locker for big franchises?
On this episode of the Theme Park Trailer Podcast, Ryan and Donna are making the "Keep It or Kill It" calls for 2026. With Monstropolis construction moving fast and the Muppets taking over Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, the duo spars over what needs to stay and what needs to be ripped out to save the park.
In this episode:
The Identity Battle: Is Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway a worthy icon, or are we still grieving The Great Movie Ride?
Galaxy’s Edge Wars: Should Disney finally kill the strict Sequel Trilogy timeline and let Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker walk around Batuu?
Star Tours vs. Galaxy's Edge: Does the "Greatest Hits" version of Star Wars belong in a different land, or is it the best ride in the park?
The Sunset Boulevard Debate: Does Beauty and the Beast - Live on Stage still have that Broadway magic, or is it time for an Encanto or Wish takeover?
Toy Story Land Problems: We love the "backyard" scale, but is it time to "Kill" the immersion to add much-needed shade and "human-sized" bathrooms?
BaseLine TapHouse: Can the park's best "chill spot" survive the expansion of Grand Avenue?
STAY TUNED: This is just the beginning. We’re debating so much that we’re splitting this into a Part Two, where we dive into the Tower of Terror, Indiana Jones, and the future of Animation Courtyard!
What would YOU "Kill" at Hollywood Studios? Let us know in the comments!
