New attractions coming to HS and MK and height limits

[Isthisnormalatdisney]

It really is a shame. I know Star Wars skews slightly older, but it doesn't have to. Also, having a height-requirement doesn't equal "better" - the best rides actually don't (see Haunted Mansion, POTC for details )! I'd like to see an omnimover style ride that is like the Batuu Museum of Galactic History, where it takes you through animatronic scenes of major events, sort of like an in-universe version of Spaceship Earth. "Then tragedy struck - the Republic falls! Emperor Palpatine exerts an iron grip on the galaxy. But, there is hope...." Okay, you might need to know Star Wars to get that. Still, it would be a dark ride with no height requirement, and a big-time people eater too! It's just what the land needs.

For Monsters, I expect it will be similar to Slinky Dog Dash in height requirement - it won't be a Rock'n Roller Coaster!

Yea I agree, rides can appeal to both adults and children alike. If the ride is well put together, you should be able to follow the story ride just from the ride. Or at least see cool stuff.
Hollywood studios does need some omnimover type ride though

 

[disneygolfer1985]

Not much has really changed at DHS just things added. So if you don't like it now, I can't imagine you liked it before. What exactly were your high capacity rides that were lost to thrill rides?

And as I said, I don't think Disney is building each park so they are equal in what they are offering for the younger, less thrill set. DHS does have way more shows than the other parks to fill that gap. I don't believe DHS will change the direction it is going in, I mean they are taking a PIXAR IP and building a roller coaster. If they ever make the bold move with Marvel I could see part of that park become Marvel "thrill" rides.

I mean DHS had changed completely in the last 10 years. Before there was the backlot and lights motor action and Osborne lights as well. All of those were high capacity and everyone could see those. Those areas were all replaced by rides with height restrictions. Disney is currently taking away rides with higher capacities that everyone can ride and building thrill rides with restrictions. As a parent with little kids it limits what parks we go to.

 

[disneygolfer1985]

I have to disagree with you there. A ton has changed at DHS and they removed many kids things or nonheight things. Backlot tours, honey I shrunk the kids, the lightening McQueen show (could have been better), I guess it’s not that much stuff but backlot tours was at least an hour experience between the actual length of the wait and ride, then honey I shrunk the kids playground was another place to kill an hour

Also don’t forget when there were the Osborne lights that would absorb large crowds of people for 3 months over the holidays.

 

[Isthisnormalatdisney]

I mean DHS had changed completely in the last 10 years. Before there was the backlot and lights motor action and Osborne lights as well. All of those were high capacity and everyone could see those. Those areas were all replaced by rides with height restrictions. Disney is currently taking away rides with higher capacities that everyone can ride and building thrill rides with restrictions. As a parent with little kids it limits what parks we go to.

To add to that, it limits what parks we go to and it sucks because Hollywood studios does offer quite a few options that my kids love such as the Disney junior show, mickeys ride, and frozen show, but it’s hard to really fill a day up and Toy Story land has just one ride without height restriction, it’s kind of a lame land tbh, they could have done so much more, not even a Toy Story playground

Like Hollywood studios and animal kingdom have literally two rides young kids can go on each. That’s nothing and it’s a hike to get to them too. For young kids those parks are just a lot of walking.

 

[disneygolfer1985]

To add to that, it limits what parks we go to and it sucks because Hollywood studios does offer quite a few options that my kids love such as the Disney junior show, mickeys ride, and frozen show, but it’s hard to really fill a day up and Toy Story land has just one ride without height restriction, it’s kind of a lame land tbh, they could have done so much more, not even a Toy Story playground

Like Hollywood studios and animal kingdom have literally two rides young kids can go on each. That’s nothing and it’s a hike to get to them too. For young kids those parks are just a lot of walking.

Ya DHS is a half day park for us. We will do a few of the rides without height restrictions and the frozen singalong. My girls love that. My youngest is not a thrill seeker and the lines are long since there are fewer attractions or many attractions that are higher capacity.

AK is really not that bad for us. We can spend 2 days there and maybe do a ride. My girls enjoy the walking trails and doing the WE adventures. Honestly, my girls love Epcot probably the most.

 

[HopperFan]

I mean DHS had changed completely in the last 10 years. Before there was the backlot and lights motor action and Osborne lights as well. All of those were high capacity and everyone could see those. Those areas were all replaced by rides with height restrictions. Disney is currently taking away rides with higher capacities that everyone can ride and building thrill rides with restrictions. As a parent with little kids it limits what parks we go to.

I wouldn't say completely changed, but somewhat changed, and for the better. Only a few attractions are gone. Backlot Tour (not really a young kids attraction) and Lights Motor took up lots of valuable real estate for two attractions ... and generated zero income for Disney. Galaxy Edge and Toy Story Land are enjoyed by a wide range, have dining and shopping, have character meets and are very busy popular areas of the park. In Disney's eyes I think they would say they made a good decision.

There is plenty to do for all ages in the park BUT I understand that there will be some families who don't enjoy it. To that I don't think it will change and we won't see kiddie rides built. Disney has determined their target audiences, their average ages and what they need to build to compete. It is up to guests to decide if it is for them and if they get value for their dollar. If some don't, it doesn't mean Disney messed up or needs to change their path.