Disney announced that they will be reimagining One Man’s Dream at Hollywood Studios into an area called Walt Disney Presents. Expected to open on Friday September 8th, Walt Disney Presents will still showcase historic items from Walt Disney’s history, like sketches, photos and storyboards. It will now also become a preview center allowing guests to explore what will be coming to Hollywood Studios.
A Never Before Seen Toy Story Land Model
Park guests will see concept art, ride vehicle maquettes, and even a never before seen model for Toy Story Land! Imagineers are still at work in completing the Toy Story Land model, but it will be done and ready for the September 8th opening.
A portion of the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge model shown at the D23 Expo will be on display. Disney will display the other half of the large model somewhere in Disneyland.
Guests will also see concept art for the new Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway attraction that is replacing The Great Movie Ride.
Parts of One Man’s Dream to Remain
One Man’s Dream has been used as of late for two important things. Disney added a new Meet and Greet area in One Man’s Dream last year, and guests were able to see Moana there. This past Spring, Star-Lord and Baby Groot moved into this Meet and Greet location. Secondly, Disney has been using the One Man’s Dream Theater as a place to show previews of upcoming Disney movie releases. Disney is stating that these uses of the area will remain in place in the new Walt Disney Presents.
With so much change happening in Hollywood Studios, guests may not like this additional reimagining . Disney’s announcement does provide some hope. While the name of One Man’s Dream will change, it is good to hear that we will still see some Walt Disney history in the new area. In the end, we may end up with a space that still contains a little of the past. It will also provide a glimpse of the future. The new area’s name prominently contains Walt’s name. It is hopeful that the reimagining is not straying too far from the original purpose of One Man’s Dream.
What do you think about all this? Will adding models of Toy Story Land and Galaxy’s Edge increase or decrease your feelings about the Walt Disney Presents?
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Tom
Sunday 13th of August 2017
I enjoy the historical aspect of One Man’s Dream. Especially since I grew up in the era of seeing Walt every Sunday night on Wonderful World of Disney. And I get the need to update for the current generation of Disney fans. Though it would be nice if they could keep a copy of the original movie playing somewhere in the exhibit or maybe on occasion show it in the theater. I don’t mind the previews but I do appreciate Julie Andrews retelling Walt’s story.
Jill Betts
Saturday 12th of August 2017
I hope it's still there when we arrive in September 2018 - we loved it immensely hope they don't change it too much. I love the history of Walt it portrays
Tammi
Friday 11th of August 2017
Honestly, I had no idea what One Man's Dream was and had never been in there in 14 trips to WDW. After reading about i on various blogs, I finally went in it on my last trip. It was pretty fascinating. I wish I had known sooner what it was and would have appreciated it more. I'm glad they're still keeping historical portion.
saltandskillet
Friday 11th of August 2017
Just saw your comment - I think you conveyed it well! :D I tend to ramble and probably over-cover what I'm trying to say, that's all :P
saltandskillet
Friday 11th of August 2017
As it stands now, I think One Man's Dream gets overlooked a lot. Passersby aren't sure what it is, and I've seen more people pass it then curiously wander in. I love the historical aspect of it and the great tribute to Walt, as well as the models of the rides and different castles from Disney parks around the world.
I think it's a great idea to incorporate what will be coming to Hollywood Studios! It'll be fun for guests to get excited for the opening of Toy Story and Star Wars. As long as they don't lose the historical aspect of One Man's Dream, I look forward to the changes that will become Walt Disney Presents! :)
Wendy Lantz
Friday 11th of August 2017
I think you summed up what I was thinking, but couldn't convey.