No, it's not Star Wars Land or Toy Story Land. Those marquee new attractions remain years away. But visitors to Disney's Hollywood Studios over the past months probably have noticed a new building rising over Sunset Boulevard. That building is the new "Sunset Showcase," and Disney will use it to host a variety of special events going forward.
The first new attraction will be "Club Disney," opening Dec. 5. Think of this as a semi-permanent version the dance parties Disney likes to use to pad the entertainment schedules at after-hours, hard-ticket parties. From Disney's announcement:
You can join Mickey and the gang and take to the dance floor in this electric club environment, where a DJ Club Host spins the perfect playlist mix of your favorite Radio Disney Top 40 songs as the floor and walls come alive with vivid images from classic Disney animation.
Operating hours remain to be announced, and will be published in the park's daily show guide.
In recent months, Disney's Hollywood Studios has closed its Backlot Tour, the American Idol Experience, a Pirates of the Caribbean movie walk-through, and has temporarily shelved the Walt biopic in the One Man's Dream exhibit. The company has announced that this will be the final season for the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights and more closures are expected as Disney begins construction on the new Star Wars Land and Toy Story Land sections that are coming to the park.
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Growing up in Southern California, I went to Disneyland many times. Some of my best memories are from going to Videopolis with friends in high school.
Not everything needs to be a multi-million dollar attraction to be fun. And, not everything is intended to appeal to adults. I'm pretty sure my niece would thoroughly enjoy this attraction/experience.
Also, I doubt that space was ever considered for a new "land". If I remember correctly, there's a power sub-station right behind Tower of Terror.
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