Star Wars Land announced for Disney's Hollywood Studios

ToTBellHop

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There could have been one more ride for TSL but I'm really liking that Slinky coaster. Looks like fun. Almost makes up for it in my book.
A completed land with a flat ride, dark ride, coaster, M&G, dining, retail, a couple themed environments seems balanced to me. Of course, more is usually more enjoyable. I bet we get some smaller scale attractions, too. They just mentioned the rides. There is more to Carsland than its (currently) two rides.
 

Mike S

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A completed land with a flat ride, dark ride, coaster, M&G, dining, retail, a couple themed environments seems balanced to me. Of course, more is usually more enjoyable. I bet we get some smaller scale attractions, too. They just mentioned the rides. There is more to Carsland than its (currently) two rides.
I guess I'm looking through the eyes of someone who's been riding TSMM for years so didn't really count that.
 

Monkee Girl

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It doesn't matter. Fans want to be in the Star Wars environment. Period. Yes the movies and characters have so much to do with the nostalgia and love for the franchise (ew I hate that word now) but a well themed land doesn't need any of that to succeed. We're getting a highly themed new land based on Star Wars. It doesn't *have* to be based on anything from the movies to be a success.

That's exactly it. It's the atmosphere and the realism of experiencing these attractions AND getting to do it with fellow fans.

I am open about my dislike for the prequels and for a while, that was all everything seemed to be focused on, if people remember. When I went to my first Star Wars weekend, I was almost afraid to go because I thought it would all be about Pod racers, JENGO Fett and Clone Troopers. But to my happy surprise, Disney did such a great job of giving an equal amount of time to both series that I didn't mind seeing Padme walking around or any of the 'newer' jedi. It's getting to see everything meshed together into one great world. The Jedi Academy show is one of my favorite shows (despite it being more Prequel based), and I don't even have any kids. I just love to watch them experience something like that.

Long story short, whether the new movies fail or thrive, I think incorporating EVERYTHING star wars is fair and fun for everybody. You don't want to exclude fans of either set of films and you don't want to fully cater to one set either. Though my personal feeling is the original 3 are KING and the majority should be on them, I think it's great to incorporate all 9 movies into one large awesome Star Wars Fest.

And as long as one of the signature attractions isn't some 'test your Midichlorian count' ride, I will be content ;)
 

Bparso87

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That's exactly it. It's the atmosphere and the realism of experiencing these attractions AND getting to do it with fellow fans.

I am open about my dislike for the prequels and for a while, that was all everything seemed to be focused on, if people remember. When I went to my first Star Wars weekend, I was almost afraid to go because I thought it would all be about Pod racers, JENGO Fett and Clone Troopers. But to my happy surprise, Disney did such a great job of giving an equal amount of time to both series that I didn't mind seeing Padme walking around or any of the 'newer' jedi. It's getting to see everything meshed together into one great world. The Jedi Academy show is one of my favorite shows (despite it being more Prequel based), and I don't even have any kids. I just love to watch them experience something like that.

Long story short, whether the new movies fail or thrive, I think incorporating EVERYTHING star wars is fair and fun for everybody. You don't want to exclude fans of either set of films and you don't want to fully cater to one set either. Though my personal feeling is the original 3 are KING and the majority should be on them, I think it's great to incorporate all 9 movies into one large awesome Star Wars Fest.

And as long as one of the signature attractions isn't some 'test your Midichlorian count' ride, I will be content ;)
The prequels are something that had to happen and they are not as bad as people make them seem. Yes jar jar is horrible but if u are a Star Wars fan u watch them when they are on.
 

Siren

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Wow!!! I can't believe what I'm reading. Well played, Disney -- you have totally silenced me, for now. But seriously, the concept art is breathtakingly beautiful. I would love for Disney to announce an ambitious but realistic timeline as soon as possible. They just need to be upfront and honest about it, so fans know what to expect. It would help to lessen the whining and also spare us some of the annoying speculation and conspiracy theories. Dealing with the awful Avatarland rumors was more than enough. Anyway, I cannot wait for Star Wars land!
 

Bparso87

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It depends on your personal feelings about stilted dialogue, overcomplicated screenplays, wooden acting, and gaping plot holes. ;)
As far as a movie they are bad but the original was not well received by credits also. lets not make 4 5 and 6 seem like its the godfather they are fun movies that people enjoy. It is more for the characters and the world then it is the movie it self.
 

Monkee Girl

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The prequels are something that had to happen and they are not as bad as people make them seem. Yes jar jar is horrible but if u are a Star Wars fan u watch them when they are on.

No. I don't and that doesn't make me any less a fan. And watching everything star wars, whether good or bad and treating every book, video game and comic book as 'canon' doesn't make you any MORE of a fan than me either.

People like what they like. I have seen the Prequels and there are things I like about the films; namely the music, the planets, the costumes. But those liked things don't make up for the over all lack of character, charm, story, and luster feeling I get when watching those movies. I don't own them and don't watch them when they are on.

That being said; That is simply my opinion and I would never balk at someone for liking them because I know they enjoy it. I LOVED the THREE Hobbit movies when I know that many don't; People like what they like. And that is why I think it is important that the Star Wars franchise represents all 9 films in the parks. That way the Prequel fans have something for them, the Original fans have something for them, and whatever happens with the new films can be integrated for the new fans. People just don't want what they love forgotten (or CGIed over with less superior images for the sake of appealing to the 'new crowd'). As long as Disney shows that it's not; that everything we love about star wars is represented, then everyone is happy and Disney benefits from it all.
 

AEfx

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you know disney fans were jealous of Potter when they put so many comments claiming the demise of Universal when they(disney) finally gets a real substantial well themed expansion. :hilarious:

I don't think most people who are mentioning it are claiming it's "demise" (maybe a few crack heads, but not most), I think it's more about "finally, Disney is doing something to compete with Universal" instead of sitting around and doing relatively nothing.
 

Bparso87

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No. I don't and that doesn't make me any less a fan. And watching everything star wars, whether good or bad and treating every book, video game and comic book as 'canon' doesn't make you any MORE of a fan than me either.

People like what they like. I have seen the Prequels and there are things I like about the films; namely the music, the planets, the costumes. But those liked things don't make up for the over all lack of character, charm, story, and luster feeling I get when watching those movies. I don't own them and don't watch them when they are on.

That being said; That is simply my opinion and I would never balk at someone for liking them because I know they enjoy it. I LOVED the THREE Hobbit movies when I know that many don't; People like what they like. And that is why I think it is important that the Star Wars franchise represents all 9 films in the parks. That way the Prequel fans have something for them, the Original fans have something for them, and whatever happens with the new films can be integrated for the new fans. People just don't want what they love forgotten (or CGIed over with less superior images for the sake of appealing to the 'new crowd'). As long as Disney shows that it's not; that everything we love about star wars is represented, then everyone is happy and Disney benefits from it all.
I don't think ur opinion is wrong at all I understand why ppl hate them. The reason u pointed out is the reason I like them and watch them.
 

PhotoDave219

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As far as a movie they are bad but the original was not well received by credits also. lets not make 4 5 and 6 seem like its the godfather they are fun movies that people enjoy. It is more for the characters and the world then it is the movie it self.

Excuse me?

The original Star Wars:A New Hope had every much the cultural impact on society as The Godfather.

We wouldn't be here 38 years later having this conversation if it didnt.
 

Bparso87

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Excuse me?

The original Star Wars:A New Hope had every much the cultural impact on society as The Godfather.

We wouldn't be here 38 years later having this conversation if it didnt.
Star Wars changed movies and pop culture I am taking in terms of a great movie with directing acting only thing as far as a great movie Star Wars really has is a score might be the best score ever. I am a huge star war fan love it between that and batman are my favorite things but I don't ever say as a movie it is up there with the greatest films of all time.
 

PhotoDave219

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Star Wars changed movies and pop culture I am taking in terms of a great movie with directing acting only thing as far as a great movie Star Wars really has is a score might be the best score ever. I am a huge star war fan love it between that and batman are my favorite things but I don't ever say as a movie it is up there with the greatest films of all time.

Star Wars and Empire Strikes Back are two of the greatest films of all time.
 

Bparso87

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Star Wars and Empire Strikes Back are two of the greatest films of all time.
They are my favorite movies of all time but I don't think they are the greatest if that makes sense. No movie has ever changed movies the way Star Wars does if feel the same way about Jurassic park. I think ppl r misunderstanding me I don't think Star Wars is bad movies at all but don't think that any of them should be nominated for best film awards if that makes sense.
 

Scar

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Star Wars changed movies and pop culture I am taking in terms of a great movie with directing acting only thing as far as a great movie Star Wars really has is a score might be the best score ever. I am a huge star war fan love it between that and batman are my favorite things but I don't ever say as a movie it is up there with the greatest films of all time.

Maybe, but lots of other people in the world think so. Empire Strikes Back was just rated by Empire Magazine readers as the number one movie OF ALL TIME. Yes, over Godfather. Not saying that the masses make it right, but you are wrong if you think that Star Wars and Empire aren't considered two of the best movies ever.
 

Bparso87

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Maybe, but lots of other people in the world think so. Empire Strikes Back was just rated by Empire Magazine readers as the number one movie OF ALL TIME. Yes, over Godfather. Not saying that the masses make it right, but you are wrong if you think that Star Wars and Empire aren't considered two of the best movies ever.
I am not downgrading Star Wars at all it was the most impactful movie ever. I have a damn Star Wars tattoo I just think there are better acting and directed movies out there
 

ToTBellHop

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They are my favorite movies of all time but I don't think they are the greatest if that makes sense. No movie has ever changed movies the way Star Wars does if feel the same way about Jurassic park. I think ppl r misunderstanding me I don't think Star Wars is bad movies at all but don't think that any of them should be nominated for best film awards if that makes sense.
Did you bring a ladder to get out of that hole you are digging? Hell hath no fury like a Star Wars fan scorned.
 

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