Disney-MGM Studios to be renamed - Official

tseymour · Post by **tseymour** » Aug Fri 10, 2007 11:46 am

I like the new name. I think that it fits the park much better. As far as the new coaster, I can't wait. The more coasters the better. Nobody gives a story to a roller coaster better than Disney.

Post by **acp** » Aug Fri 10, 2007 11:50 am

For what it's worth, there's some pictures of "Crush's Coaster" in Disneyland Resort Paris here:

http://gallery.andrewpoole.org.uk/thumb ... p?album=74

Unfortunately it wasn't open when I was there, since the opening wasn't for another couple of weeks

Andy.

coasterphil · Post by **coasterphil** » Aug Fri 10, 2007 11:54 am

If they bring the version of Crush's Coaster and update it with trains rather than just the single cars it should be a huge hit. I was at Knott's the weekend Sierra Sidewinder opened, the same type of attraction WDW would get, and everybody loved it. I thought it was the perfect ride for the entire family to enjoy together.

dimagineer · Post by **dimagineer** » Aug Fri 10, 2007 1:44 pm

Knowing MGM's contract was about to expire, I was expecting this name change. I also think it is a good thing they went to DHS because, they will not have the hassle of possibly changing the name again. It has to be very expensive to change the name on all signs, merchandise, paperwork, etc.

DisBeamer · Post by **DisBeamer** » Aug Fri 10, 2007 9:17 pm

I have to say I prefer this name to Disney-Pixar, but I really doubt I'll ever stop calling it MGM for short (at least when talking to people who'll recognize the old name). It'll just join the ranks of the "I'm not going to call it the TTA - it's the PeopleMover, dangit!" to me.

packwingfn · Post by **packwingfn** » Aug Fri 10, 2007 11:39 pm

It will always be known as MGM to me.

jbvenn · Post by **jbvenn** » Aug Sat 11, 2007 8:25 am

The new name is OK; better than Disney-Pixar would have been. I don't have strong feelings about it... the studio is my least favorite of the WDW parks and we usually only spend about half a day there. It lost its magic when they got rid of the animation tour, which was the highlight of our MGM visit the couple of times we were able to see it.

dmandavids · Post by **dmandavids** » Aug Sat 11, 2007 11:31 am

packwingfn wrote:It will always be known as MGM to me.

Definately. It would be hard to get used to Hollywood Studios. I just call it the Disney "MGM" Studios in spirit.

csquare77 · Post by **csquare77** » Aug Sun 12, 2007 10:21 am

Like you guys said I will call MGM, MGM just out of habit.

Post by **YZFDonor** » Aug Sun 12, 2007 8:36 pm

Disney's Hollywood Studios

That's tacky! I dare say it's not Hollywood and I won't even mention "NY Street". Good find acp.

RiaLucia · Post by **RiaLucia** » Aug Mon 13, 2007 12:11 am

I've actually been hearing about this name change for years. (I was a cast member until January 2006.) So I'm not surprised at all. A lot of CMs refer to it as "The Studios" anyway, and I was once told that they do this because of the possibility that someday they might drop the MGM out of it.

I think it's a fitting change, but it'll definitely take some getting used to, and I wish I had some Disney-MGM Studios lying around so I could hang onto it for a couple decades and let it appreciate in value.

Blackie Pueblo · Post by **Blackie Pueblo** » Aug Mon 13, 2007 4:47 am

I'm wondering though, with the park now focused to remind you of Hollywood and not MGM studios will they be adding more to give you the feel? Like perhaps stalking paparazzi, drunk and/or drugged out actors, and half naked young actresses thinking they are great role models?

"More than any other medium, the motion picture is being challenged to meet the greatly enlarged opportunities and responsibilities of modern showmanship."
---Walter Elias Disney

Guy · Post by **Guy** » Aug Mon 13, 2007 5:32 am

Have I missed something? What exactly is the news on this new coaster?

coasterphil · Post by **coasterphil** » Aug Mon 13, 2007 7:22 am

The coaster is just a strong rumor at this point, so there haven't been any real announcements. Its going to be like Crush's Coaster at DLP, only with trains instead of individual cars in order to increase its low capacity.

Post by **rdeacon** » Aug Mon 13, 2007 9:48 am

Guy wrote:Have I missed something? What exactly is the news on this new coaster?

Read the bottom of my post:

CLICK HERE

This is still just a rumor and not confirmed by Disney...yet

Rich