Disney's Hollywood Studios (General Discussion)

[belloq87]

Imagine the state of the parks is Staggs didn't push MM+/MagicBands and instead built rides...

On this, we completely agree. I think the "lost decade" at WDW from 2007 - 2017 (basically post-Everest up to Pandora opening) will, in time, be seen as the worst period for the resort in terms of park investments*. Did some things get built? Sure (Toy Story Mania, New Fantasyland), but not nearly enough to service four theme parks. Spending a billion (at least) on tech and wristbands was a gigantic mistake that forced the parks to tread water.

I do think Staggs was more a fall guy than not, though.

* For the overall quality of the experience, obviously Chapek's time was worse. There were lots of projects happening under his tenure, though.

 

[OrlLover]

On this, we completely agree. I think the "lost decade" at WDW from 2007 - 2017 (basically post-Everest up to Pandora opening) will, in time, be seen as the worst period for the resort in terms of park investments*. Did some things get built? Sure (Toy Story Mania, New Fantasyland), but not nearly enough to service four theme parks. Spending a billion (at least) on tech and wristbands was a gigantic mistake that forced the parks to tread water.

I do think Staggs was more a fall guy than not, though.

* For the overall quality of the experience, obviously Chapek's time was worse. There were lots of projects happening under his tenure, though.

While I agree with this post some of those years the country was literally in a recession so I wouldn’t expect a lot heavy investment during a time like that.

Chapek was the absolute worst CEO in my opinion because he no regard not only for the fans but the employees as well the backbone of the company.

 

[Brian G.]

On this, we completely agree. I think the "lost decade" at WDW from 2007 - 2017 (basically post-Everest up to Pandora opening) will, in time, be seen as the worst period for the resort in terms of park investments*. Did some things get built? Sure (Toy Story Mania, New Fantasyland), but not nearly enough to service four theme parks. Spending a billion (at least) on tech and wristbands was a gigantic mistake that forced the parks to tread water.

I do think Staggs was more a fall guy than not, though.

* For the overall quality of the experience, obviously Chapek's time was worse. There were lots of projects happening under his tenure, though.

If someone against the RoA project wants to find solace or hope, they can look back to the adjustments of New Fantasyland.

 

[UniversalRBLX]

To be fair to Staggs, they were working on the DCA redo as well during that period. They were also pretty close on a Star Wars land before the Lucas Film acquisition delayed everything.

Edit: Radiator Springs Racers fits with some minor adjusting of the showbuilding.

The land itself will be quite small, but the park can accommodate it.

 

[belloq87]

While I agree with this post some of those years the country was literally in a recession so I wouldn’t expect a lot heavy investment during a time like that.

If Universal could heavily invest in major attractions during that time, Disney certainly could have, as well.

And Disney did spend a ton of money... just on stuff that wasn't attractions.