- According to Page Six, Good Morning America will move to a new Walt Disney building in Hudson Square in 2025
- It moved to the high-profile Times Square studio in 1999 and regularly attracts crowds of tourists and fans who flock to catch a glimpse of the hosts.
- But the show is giving up its lease and will move into Disney’s new 22-story headquarters
Good Morning America is leaving its iconic studio on Times Square in New York after 25 years.
The flagship ABC morning news show will move to a new Walt Disney building in Hudson Square in 2025 Page six.
It moved to the high-profile Times Square studio in 1999 and regularly attracted crowds of tourists and fans who flocked to catch a glimpse of presenters Robin Roberts, Michael Strahan and George Stephanopoulos.
But the show is giving up its lease and will move into Disney’s new 22-story headquarters.
However, Good Morning America executives are said to be unhappy about the move, saying it could put them at a disadvantage compared to competitors.
Good Morning America is leaving its iconic studio on Times Square in New York after 25 years
The flagship ABC morning news show will move to a new Walt Disney building in Hudson Square in 2025
It moved to the high-profile Times Square studio in 1999 and regularly attracts crowds of tourists and fans who flock to catch a glimpse of the hosts.
“Part of the move to this very expensive building is that they want Good Morning America to terminate its lease on Times Square Studios,” an insider told Page Six.
The morning show often featured ordinary people in the background of the broadcasts, similar to its rival Today on NBC, which is filmed in Rockefeller Center.
But the move to Hudson Yards may not offer the same opportunities, as the new studio may not have windows or outdoor space.
‘It could be in the basement! The talent and producers are not happy about it (and) it leaves the benefit to Today,” the source said.
According to another insider, the ABC show won’t move until 2025.
“It’s the news business. Everyone is more focused on tomorrow than next month,” they said.
‘The city is the backdrop. It’s exciting that Disney is investing in a new, state-of-the-art building that will be great for the show.”
The move to the new Disney building would allow producers, staff and talent to work together under the same roof instead of splitting time between Times Square and the Upper West Side.
But the show is giving up its lease and will move into Disney’s new 22-story headquarters
However, Good Morning America executives are said to be unhappy with the move, saying it could put them at a disadvantage compared to competitors
Disney’s new headquarters will include 1.2 million square feet of offices and production facilities, according to architect Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Although ABC News President Kim Godwin “tried to fight the move” but failed, a source said.
She is preparing for a town hall meeting next month, where she is expected to discuss the move.
An ABC spokesperson said: “Good Morning America is defined by the strength of our team in front of and behind the camera, the quality of our reporting and the long, trusted relationship with our viewers.
“Moving all ABC News teams to our new, state-of-the-art building was a strategic decision that will enable greater collaboration and innovation.”
“Good Morning America will regularly use locations in New York City and communities across America as its set,” the source said.
The flagship ABC morning news show averaged 3.15 million viewers during its most recent season.
Disney’s new headquarters will include 1.2 million square feet of offices and production facilities, according to architect Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.