News Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Historical Construction/Impressions

[Deleted member 107043]

Take a look at these amazing aerial shots @Curious Constance found at Disneygeek.com:

 

[TP2000]

Which is weird because the Kessel Run is documented as 18 parsecs in length. Therefore Han found a shortcut to travel 18 parsecs in only 12. According to Star Wars EU, he did this by cutting really close to a series of black holes thereby cutting 20 light years off his travel time.

https://www.wired.com/2013/02/kessel-run-12-parsecs/

Oh my God, the nerd factor in this thread is just a little too high for me.

 

[SuddenStorm]

Oh my God, the nerd factor in this thread is just a little too high for me.

In a Disneyland forum, that's saying something.

 

[troy.]

 

[Deleted member 107043]

Meanwhile, at Disney Hollywood Studios.

 

[GiveMeTheMusic]

Meanwhile, at Disney Hollywood Studios.

LOL

 

[Phroobar]

That is what you get when you have Fix-it Felix demoing the Streets of America.

 

[Hatbox Ghostbuster]

Meanwhile, at Disney Hollywood Studios.

For some reason I just heard a duck quack in my head.

 

[vancee]

Why does their dirt look so dirty

 

[Deleted member 107043]

Why does their dirt look so dirty

Probably because it is literally dirt while Anaheim's soil is very sandy.

 

[Phroobar]

Probably because it is literally dirt while Anaheim's soil is very sandy.

You mean it's swampy while Anaheim's is sandy.

 

[Curious Constance]

Why does their dirt look so dirty

Because Florida.

 

[Deleted member 107043]

The thing that stood out to me is just how small DHS is compared to Disneyland. Considering that both of the Galaxy's Edges (oh do I hate that awkward name) are the same the difference between the size of the two parks is considerable.

 

[Phroobar]

The thing that stood out to me is just how small DHS is compared to Disneyland. Considering that both of the Galaxy's Edges (oh do I hate that awkward name) are the same the difference between the size of the two parks is considerable.

It seems like such a waste to dedicate that much space to SW:GE at DHS. They could have split it in two for more rides. Of course, they still have room outside their berm for more stuff. I wonder how much bigger DHS is to USH or USO?

 

[Deleted member 107043]

It seems like such a waste to dedicate that much space to SW:GE at DHS.

I think it was probably the best decision in order to not only keep attendance climbing, but to better compete with USF. As strong as Uni's franchises are, it'll be tough for it to compete with Star Wars over the long term.

 

[Phroobar]

I just looked it up. DHS is 135 acres while the Magic Kingdom is only 107 acres. DCA is only 72 acres and DL is 82 acres. That park seems so much smaller probably because there is nothing to do there except ride the TOT over and over.

 

[Deleted member 107043]

DHS is 135 acres while the Magic Kingdom is only 107 acres.

There is no way DHS is bigger than MK.

 

[kthomas105]

I just looked it up. DHS is 135 acres while the Magic Kingdom is only 107 acres. DCA is only 72 acres and DL is 82 acres. That park seems so much smaller probably because there is nothing to do there except ride the TOT over and over.

Part of the size is due to show buildings existing inside the "berm" TSMM and the old GMR show buildings are each about 2/3 of the same footprint size as Alcatraz. Add on to that the numerous show buildings like Indiana Jones, MV3D, and a dedicated Fantasmic amphitheater and the acres start to add up quick. But you are absolutely right for all that space the park is limited on quality attractions right now.

 

[Little Green Men]

The thing that stood out to me is just how small DHS is compared to Disneyland. Considering that both of the Galaxy's Edges (oh do I hate that awkward name) are the same the difference between the size of the two parks is considerable.

The whole park isn't in that photo of DHS

 

[Deleted member 107043]

The whole park isn't in that photo of DHS

What's missing?