New rumors level to a Star Wars miniland that includes a Mandalorian and Child Yoda curler coaster behind Discoveryland in addition to Fantasyland enlargement in Disneyland Paris. This submit breaks down the rumor, whether or not it makes any sense, and affords our commentary about whether or not this may be a great or unhealthy addition for DLP.
Let’s begin with a basic programming observe, which is that the rumor mill will seemingly be working time beyond regulation between now and the 2024 D23 Expo. Disney simply filed a brand new 60-page doc that reiterates its $60 billion funding plan for the following 10 years, which incorporates capital to develop capability at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Line and the worldwide parks.
Not solely that, however Iger is clearly again in ‘Bob the Builder’ mode as he appears to show issues round as rapidly as doable and develop the corporate–with an emphasis on Parks & Resorts–earlier than his tenure as CEO involves an finish. With the Disney’s money circulate and monetary place enhancing as streaming inches in direction of profitability, there’s an ideal storm (in a great way!) of circumstances giving rise to rumors. So simply brace your self for that over the following ~6 months. Not all of these items will find yourself being introduced on the 2024 D23 Expo, and a few (most likely a majority!) won’t ever come to fruition in any respect.
This rumor comes from Passport Wonderland on Twitter, and signifies that Disneyland Paris is planning to construct a Mandalorian curler coaster of their Star Wars land. This enlargement is slated for area constructed behind Area Mountain in Discoveryland (Tomorrowland). It’s unknown what else this Star Wars land would comprise, but it surely’s not anticipated to be Galaxy’s Edge. (Clearly, since there’s a Mandalorian curler coaster.)
Additionally a part of this plan could be Fantasyland enlargement between Discoveryland and the present Fantasyland. This may change bushes and backstage buildings, and never a lot else. The undertaking would additionally entail a brand new backstage parade route, rebuilt backstage buildings (relocated behind the Fantasyland enlargement and Star Wars land), and multi-story automotive park.
🚨 Hearsay replace : Discovery enlargement behind Area Mountain, at Disneyland Paris 🇫🇷
🟨 Star Wars land with Mandalorian coaster
🟩 Future Fantasy land enlargement
🟪 New backstage buildings
🟥 New parade street
🟦 Automobile park multi-storey
Supply date unknown, wait and see #D23 🤞 pic.twitter.com/2WSM5a4Fss— Passport Wonderland (@passwonderland) March 12, 2024
Following the recognition of the Disney+ sequence, the Mandalorian and associates/frenemies have gotten a serious a part of the Disney Parks. Mando, Grogu, Ahsoka, Fennec Shand, and Boba Fett have all made appearances in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge within the Disneyland or Walt Disney World. Moreover, Disney not too long ago introduced that tales and characters from the Mandalorian, Ahsoka, and Andor are coming to Star Excursions: The Adventures Proceed beginning April 5 at Walt Disney World, Disneyland Resort and Disneyland Paris.
Accordingly, this Star Wars land enlargement could be a means so as to add much more Mando whereas weaving collectively the prevailing Star Wars points of interest in Discoveryland and disregarding the timeline (and presumably the planet of Batuu) of Galaxy’s Edge. It’s a serious pivot, however a wise one given how a lot Star Wars (and what’s well-liked/isn’t) has modified because the growth of Galaxy’s Edge started.
Disney beforehand introduced {that a} model of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge could be constructed at Walt Disney Studios Park (WDSP), the second gate at Disneyland Paris. That was introduced again in February 2018 and was a part of a large transformation of WDSP that was slated to be accomplished by the 2024 Paris Summer time Olympics and produce Marvel, Frozen, and Star Wars to the park. As an alternative, it’ll be performed subsequent 12 months (hopefully!) and solely characteristic Frozen and Marvel.
There’s nonetheless an empty enlargement pad within the ongoing Walt Disney Studios Park enlargement, and there have been rumors swirling for some time about what is going to fill that void. The one which retains developing is Lion King, but it surely’s removed from the one idea being thought of. Star Wars additionally appears to maintain developing for Disneyland Paris, extra usually–however that could possibly be a holdover from when Galaxy’s Edge really was deliberate.
To be clear, I’ve heard completely nothing…however that doesn’t actually imply something. I don’t have any good sources relating to Disneyland Paris, particularly, so no matter I hear is just what’s being mentioned within the open. I’m sharing this Star Wars land and Mandalorian curler coaster rumor largely for the sake of debate and, admittedly, as a result of I believe it’s an intriguing and compelling concept.
That’s not how this began, although. My preliminary knee-jerk response upon listening to this rumor was no means–why would they construct a second curler coaster proper behind Area Mountain?! After which I had fast deja vu to the time I first heard rumors of TRON Lightcycle Run coming to Magic Kingdom. My knee-jerk response to that rumor was, no means–why would they construct a second curler coaster proper behind Area Mountain?!
As soon as I opened as much as that chance given the precedent in Florida, the rumor really made full sense. My understanding is that Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on the Walt Disney Studios Park was not a sufferer of the pandemic, however fairly, was on skinny ice even in 2019. That the land wasn’t the fast success out of the gate at Walt Disney World or Disneyland, and there have been trepidations about cloning such a big-budget enlargement on condition that.
That was pre-Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. The opening of that mega E-Ticket attraction did change the fortunes of the land, and it has grow to be extra well-liked since that debuted and normalcy has returned to each home parks. Nevertheless, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance was additionally insanely costly and has been stricken by reliability and upkeep woes ever since. Not solely that, but it surely appeared like a condensed model of Galaxy’s Edge was at all times deliberate for WDSP, and it most likely wouldn’t have had Rise of the Resistance, regardless.
It’s thus unsurprising that Disneyland Paris determined to pump the brakes on Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. It additionally hasn’t helped that, within the years since, Star Wars hasn’t precisely been the powerhouse model that it as soon as was. Don’t get me flawed–there have been some glorious and well-liked exhibits, but it surely looks as if a stretch to anticipate Disney to spend a billion {dollars} on a land that didn’t totally join and has had issues, and when Star Wars itself is probably going in a time of transition.
One factor that does make sense is increasing Discoveryland and making a Star Wars miniland inside that with the present points of interest: Hyperspace Mountain and Star Excursions, plus a brand-new journey. What makes much more sense is having that journey be a curler coaster–which could possibly be comparatively cheap as in comparison with Rise of the Resistance and even Smugglers Run–and theme it to the 2 characters–Mando and Child Yoda–who’re smash hits with followers and have permeated popular culture like no others from the Disney-Star Wars period.
With a brand new curler coaster, different additions–maybe their model of Oga’s Cantina, Savi’s Workshop, and an outpost–Disneyland Paris would have a marketable new addition that could be a logical extension of its Discoveryland, coalescing round Star Wars Stuff.
I really like the thought. Not solely do I actually hope this occurs, however I’m truthfully form of jealous Disneyland didn’t get one thing like this. Granted, the model of Discoveryland could be very totally different from the mid-century area age model of Tomorrowland at Disneyland, however nonetheless. If this occurs at Disneyland Paris, it makes Discoveryland make extra sense, and could be a mostly-organic addition.
Like what Fantasyland Forest is to the primary space. A bit incongruous with the model of the lands within the fortress park, however lightyears higher than the tacked-on Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland. And, once more, it is smart given the prevailing Star Wars presence in Discoveryland. I’m already picturing the views of that iconic Area Mountain with rock spires rising behind it within the background. There are some actually cool prospects.
Whilst a fan of Galaxy’s Edge, I believe it is smart to go in a distinct course, at this level. It additionally is smart to put money into Star Wars, even when not Galaxy’s Edge. Past the curler coaster, ideas like Savi’s Workshop and Oga’s Cantina are mainly a license to print cash, and will do effectively even with the extra conservative-spending Disneyland Paris visitors.
As for the Fantasyland enlargement, I don’t actually know what to make of that. With out figuring out completely something in regards to the rumor, my guess is that this most likely means Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. Once more, I hear little or no relating to DLP, however one of many issues I did hear (fairly credibly) at one level was that Disney was more than happy with Runaway Railway and needed to clone it wherever doable. That sentiment is now a pair years previous, however I’m guessing it holds up.
However, I’m skeptical about anything past Star Wars coming to Disneyland Paris for the straightforward cause that the Walt Disney Studios Park will nonetheless (nonetheless!!!) want extra assist even after the overhaul is over. No matter could possibly be slated for a Fantasyland enlargement makes simply as a lot sense within the studios park because it does the fortress park, too.
Whether or not meaning Runaway Railway or a brand new space based mostly on an animated basic, that sentiment holds true. It’s been a long time since Disneyland Paris has had significant enlargement or new rides, however they’re higher off specializing in the subpar second gate. World of Frozen and the stuff across the lake will make it higher, however nonetheless the world’s last-place Disney park.
In the end, I believe there’s a reasonably good probability that Disneyland Paris emerges as one of many (proportionately) largest winners from the $60 billion spending spree. The Paris parks actually appear to have turned a nook with the thirtieth Anniversary, and are persevering with to outperform relative to the home parks. Possibly that’ll decelerate this 12 months they usually’ll begin seeing their very own exhaustion of pent-up demand, however with the Olympics proper across the nook, that doesn’t appear to be a protected wager.
Between the Summer time Video games and the opening of World of Frozen (and many others.) within the Walt Disney Studios Park in 2025, it certain appears to me just like the fortunes of Disneyland Paris will solely proceed to enhance. Even when there aren’t a ton of blockbuster bulletins for DLP on the 2024 D23 Expo, I’d anticipate them in due time. Not each announcement for the following decade or each greenback of the $60 billion is coming at D23. That may be a large mistake, with a large portion of tasks inevitably being cancelled as plans change and new IPs are prioritized.
Regardless of how the spending shakes out ultimately, it’s pretty protected to anticipate Disneyland Paris to be a winner. Whether or not meaning this Star Wars or Fantasyland enlargement will come to fruition, who is aware of. However after ~5 years of stellar efficiency, it looks as if the corporate will lastly be able to wager greater in Disneyland Paris, viewing it as a resort vacation spot with much more untapped potential than Disneyland in California. It needs to be an attention-grabbing saga to look at.
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