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

[chadwpalm]

How to fly the Millennium Falcon aboard the new Smugglers Run ride at Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

“Star Wars” fans who have been dreaming of flying the Millennium Falcon for four decades will get the chance to climb into the cockpit and pilot the famed starship on the new Smugglers Run attracti…

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Ugh. Dragon's Lair / Space Ace. Do any of you remember those games? The cartoon narrative unfolds on the screen and at certain times in the game something on the screen will flash and you have to move your joystick or press a button at just the right time or you will die (or in this case take on damage or crash into something).

I knew this wasn't going to be a flight simulator but was hoping as others had said that it would at least have some sort of limited free flight, but I don't think that's what is happening here. When it's time to turn left the left side of the stick will flash and you need to point it left. When it's time to fire a weapon it will flash and you fire it. When it's time to repair the ship a button will flash and you press it.

This actually solves the "I wanna be the pilot" issue because every role equally has to press flashing buttons. While I'm sure it will be fun and the whole team vs. individual aspect they talk about will be interesting to see, it's just not at the level I was hoping. I suppose they really needed to make sure everyone and not just experienced gamers can enjoy the attraction.

 

[NobodyElse]

Ugh. Dragon's Lair / Space Ace. Do any of you remember those games?

I see your point, but I don't think it will be as rudimentary as those old Bluth games. Just the seamlessness of the real-time rendering will make a huge difference in experience. (My hope is that the pilots will have some degree of control throughout, but when the indicator light comes on, you'd better pull up, or turn right, else bad things happen. We'll know for sure when the time comes.)

I think it's safe to say the control will fall somewhere between Dragon's Lair and a full NASA shuttle simulator.

 

[TP2000]

Our favorite lady blogger peeks through the construction walls for this latest Star Wars Land update.

 

[sedati]

R1-series astromech droid

The R1-series astromech droid, also known as the R1 reactor drone, was a model of R-series astromech droid manufactured by Industrial Automaton. A part of the R-series of astromech droids manufactured by Industrial Automaton, the R1-series astromech droid, also known as the R1 reactor drone, was...

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B-U4D

B-U4D, nicknamed "Buford," was a heavy loader droid active approximately thirty years after the Battle of Endor, serving as part of the Resistance. B-U4D was a burly loading droid clad in yellow ceramic armor plate. B-U4D served on D'Qar as part of the ground crew that maintained the...

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[mickEblu]

So it’s not one of these guys?

 

[lifeisgoodboy]

I am not sure why the first droid is there.
The secod one makes more sense.

 

[sedati]

I am not sure why the first droid is there.
The secod one makes more sense.

The R1?
They were probably a dime a dozen, though that one does look very similar to the one the Jawas were selling. Who knows what exiting turn of events brought it to Batuu. A similar droid (center) appeared in Watto's shop in Phantom Menace.

"Are one (R1) an angel?"

Not sure if you were commenting on the timeline with the other droid being more current with the Resistance timeline, but Star Wars has a layered history and it makes sense to see items from different eras.

 

[socalifornian]

The R1?
They were probably a dime a dozen, though that one does look very similar to the one the Jawas were selling. Who knows what exiting turn of events brought it to Batuu. A similar droid (center) appeared in Watto's shop in Phantom Menace.
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"Are one (R1) an angel?"

Not sure if you were commenting on the timeline with the other droid being more current with the Resistance timeline, but Star Wars has a layered history and it makes sense to see items from different eras.

Especially since Batuu is another outer rim system like Tatooine, compared to the core worlds that are usually ‘more with it.’ The lore even says that hyperspace lanes bypass it. So having outdated tech feels appropriate

 

[MisterPenguin]

Especially since Batuu is another outer rim system like Tatooine, compared to the core worlds that are usually ‘more with it.’ The lore even says that hyperspace lanes bypass it. So having outdated tech feels appropriate

I thought Batuu was even further out than outer rim and is in "wild space"?

 

[SSG]

I thought Batuu was even further out than outer rim and is in "wild space"?

Nearly: Batuu is a remote outpost planet on the edge of the galaxy's Outer Rim Territories, one that was often used as a last stop before entering Wild Space.

 

[PB Watermelon]

 

[THE 1HAPPY HAUNT]

You're shifting your goal posts from merchandise breaking total 100% immersion to movie trailers creating "want to see" interest? Again, just wait to see the land itself before forming an opinion on the land. Not an opinion on wanting to see the land. Movie trailers are often deceptive to begin with, no one should form an opinion on a movie (or theme park) based on a commercial for the movie (or theme park).

Parody Trailer


Commercial for Jurassic Park: The Ride featuring Scary T-Rex


Reality of "Scary T-Rex" in Jurassic Park: the Ride

Agree to disagree. I am not one of those who think star wars shouldn't be in Disneyland or anything like that. my gripes come from the story of the land and the era they decided to have it take place in. I still plan on going and hope the place is a nice addition to this historic park. I hope the rides live up to the hype. I am gonna give it a fair shot but again I can form a initial opinon on it based on what I have seen. so on that front we agree to disagree. but I am not someone who flat out hates the land on principal

 

[Sharon&Susan]

Princess Leia does not belong in SWGE. She belongs in Fantasyland with all the other Disney princesses such as Snow White, Belle, Anastasia, Neytiri, etc.

 

[TROR]

Princess Leia does not belong in SWGE. She belongs in Fantasyland with all the other Disney princesses such as Snow White, Belle, Anastasia, Neytiri, etc.

Cursed

 

[Sharon&Susan]

Cursed

oh no

 

[lifeisgoodboy]

The R1?
They were probably a dime a dozen, though that one does look very similar to the one the Jawas were selling. Who knows what exiting turn of events brought it to Batuu. A similar droid (center) appeared in Watto's shop in Phantom Menace.
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"Are one (R1) an angel?"

Not sure if you were commenting on the timeline with the other droid being more current with the Resistance timeline, but Star Wars has a layered history and it makes sense to see items from different eras.

Yes I guess your right about the different droids There are a lot of droids. There even some books that have different types of droids. I have that book and also there is on small book talking about what the droids are saying? I have that book too. In the resturant, Rex is going to be in there.

 

[socalifornian]

Princess Leia does not belong in SWGE. She belongs in Fantasyland with all the other Disney princesses such as Snow White, Belle, Anastasia, Neytiri, etc.

 

[lifeisgoodboy]

Cursed

Some of these princess were not born a princess.

 

[Old Mouseketeer]

Some of these princess were not born a princess.

That's usually only a problem in the UK. On Earth. You know....

 

[lifeisgoodboy]

That's usually only a problem in the UK. On Earth. You know....

Not to be rude, but please explain the You know part,