Disney's Hollywood Studios (General Discussion)

[TheUniC6]

Len Testa said on WDWMagic recently that a concept has been finalized for the Animation Courtyard replacement. It's far enough along to the point of "we can share this with the public." Looks like we might have a taste of one of the D23 2026 announcements.

 

[Floridaguy34]

so apparently accordibg to some cast members darth vader is being retired and will not do meet and greets after launch bay closes per kathleen kennedys request

 

[Freak]

so apparently accordibg to some cast members darth vader is being retired and will not do meet and greets after launch bay closes per kathleen kennedys request

She is absolutely determine to shove her failed sequel trilogy down everyone's throats, isn't she? Ugh.

"You want to meet one of the most iconic cinematic villains ever? Screw you, you're going to see Kylo Ren!"

 

[Clive]

I highly, highly doubt Kathleen Kennedy is personally making requests about what characters do and don't meet at Disney parks. Cast members would not be in a position to know this. Let's be serious.

 

[DarkMetroid567]

She is absolutely determine to shove her failed sequel trilogy down everyone's throats, isn't she? Ugh.

I’ll bite — how has Lucasfilm tried to shove the sequel trilogy down our throats in the last five years? Feels like all I see these days is prequel slop.

 

[Floridaguy34]

let’s see kennedy trying to do a new rey trilogy

 

[WebHead1138]

KK needs to be fired. She ruined Star Wars forever.

 

[Jake S]

folks, your bad takes are off topic.

 

[Alicia]

so apparently accordibg to some cast members darth vader is being retired and will not do meet and greets after launch bay closes per kathleen kennedys request

I find your lack of faith disturbing

 

[UniversalRBLX]

Maybe not immediately after Launch Bay closes, but I'm pretty sure there's still a plan in place to get legacy SW characters into SWGE sooner than later. I'd imagine they have to find a location to build a M&G (like that awning for starcruiser departures)

 

[GA-MBIT]

I think there have been pushes to de-emphasize the classic elements of Star Wars over the past 10 years within the parks, and I largely think those pushes misunderstand the point of buying Lucasfilm in the first place.

Regardless if this rumor specifically has any merit, I do hope we get some confirmation soon on the status of classic Star Wars (and DHS honestly!) characters like Darth.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

I think there have been pushes to de-emphasize the classic elements of Star Wars over the past 10 years within the parks, and I largely think those pushes misunderstand the point of buying Lucasfilm in the first place.

Regardless if this rumor specifically has any merit, I do hope we get some confirmation soon on the status of classic Star Wars (and DHS honestly!) characters like Darth.

They've reversed course on that philosophy. However they've been very slow at introducing characters into SWGE.

 

[OrlandoGuy]

I find your lack of faith disturbing

Bro has a pretty good track record tbh

 

[PerceptiveCoot]

I would believe Darth Vader is being retired so people can notice his prolonged absence before he reemerges at a new venue as a 2026 marketing addition

 

[Clive]

Bro has a pretty good track record tbh

I mean, that track record includes claiming there wouldn't be Epic previews and that Ministry wouldn't open with the park.

I suspect there is a game of telephone going on here.

 

[GA-MBIT]

I would believe Darth Vader is being retired so people can notice his prolonged absence before he reemerges at a new venue as a 2026 marketing addition

Now this seems like a modern Disney World move. Repackaging a pre-existing but defunct entertainment offering with some nice new glitz and promotional material, without adding too much more than what was already there before.