Introduction

Disney World has realized they have a half day park problem at quite a few of their parks. While they cannot fix all of them at once, a newly acquired IP might just be the solution for a struggling Hollywood Studios. A truly momentous acquisition by Disney, the video game giant, Nintendo, may just give Hollywood Studios a renewed sense of vigor. With an extensive backlog of games and characters, Disney has a plethora to choose from, and it also will solve another issue that has plagued the park, the emptiness of Animation Courtyard.

The Animation Courtyard section of Hollywood Studios may have a few attractions, but almost all are old enough to show their wear and tear and are not the people eaters they once were. Not only is age a concern, but the Star Wars Launch Bay is completely obsolete now that Galaxy's Edge has taken over the back section of Studios. These factors all combine show that the prime real-estate of Animation Courtyard is in dire need of a face lift. The best part of razing the existing structures and starting over, is that a few attractions such as Disney Jr-Live on Stage and One Man's Dream can be moved to other locations: Disney Jr can replace the Mickey Shorts Theatre (so to keep something for younger kids in park), and One Man's Dream can be moved to Epcot.

A lot of thought was given to what video game should take over this section, but in order to take advantage of Nintendo's catalogue, Disney had the brilliant idea of theming the land not just Mario, but Nintendo Land from Wii-U. This will allow the characters from Zelda, Kirby, Pokemon, Animal Crossing, and others to all be used in one land and still adhere to one game's premise. 

The land itself would be relatively "minimal" in the theming department with it feeling more like a carnival set up in the middle of a city park with the different "tents" as the entrances to each attraction/shop/dinning establishment. The ride buildings and backstage facilities would be hidden behind rolling hill facades. This would allow for a more colorful area in Hollywood, and also put a stronger focus on the attractions themselves.

Given that this new land will be completely re-made from the levelled remains of Animation Courtyard, and will be adding eight new experiences, Disney will follow the precedent of opening this land in phases. The first phase will include the four attractions, and two massive retail locations. The second phase will include a new restaurant, character experiences, and a previously undisclosed entertainment show (expansion plot). 

(Pictured right: concept art for entrance into one of the "tents")