Star Wars Launch Bay coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios later this year

iwantthescoop337

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I think it's more likely a reaction to Kylo Ren already being in GE so having him elsewhere is redundant. If they thought Vader was going to pull more crowds than him than Vader would have come back earlier.
Do you think this is also why Galaxy's Edge doesn't include streetmosphere featuring C3PO and R2D2 (yet)? Even though they are iconic Star Wars characters featured in the OT, PT, and ST?
 

Chet Dakota

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I think it's more likely a reaction to Kylo Ren already being in GE so having him elsewhere is redundant. If they thought Vader was going to pull more crowds than him than Vader would have come back earlier.
Chewbacca makes appearances at Disneyland GE. You would assume that he would make appearances at DHS GE also. They are not pulling Chewie from Launch Bay.

Ren over Vader at LB is because Disney wants to push the ST to the masses.
 

MisterPenguin

President of Animal Kingdom
Premium Member
Ooooorrrrrr....

Since Kylo is meetable at GE (and shows up at the Academy), makes sense to have the Dark Side represented at Launch Bay by Vader.

Maybe they should replace Chewie at LB with a Leia. Time honored tradition of a Disney princess M&G!
 

Marc Davis Fan

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I’ve always thought Star Tours could “stand on its own” against GE and “remain relevant” if it focused exclusively on OT/PT characters and locations. That way, you have the “old-fashioned” (but still high-quality) ride featuring the “old guard” of Darth Vader and Princess Leia, along with familiar locations like the battle of Hoth, to help offset those concerns with respect to GE. This would be valuable in DHS and in DL. The only reason I’d see them not doing this would be because they use new ride scenes to advertise each new movie (but maybe they’ll stop with that after Episode IX).

And they can just go ahead and close Launch Bay.

Regarding MV3D, I think putting Star Wars there or in that area (Grand Park) would “dilute” GE too much. The separateness and “reveal” of GE will require a “palate cleanser” area that’s not Star Wars. Otherwise, how will people in the general public understand/experience where “old Star Wars stuff” ends and “the planet of Batuu” begins? It would be thematically confusing and “thunder-stealing” to put Star Wars stuff right outside an immersive Star Wars land - IMHO.
 

Tavernacle12

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Do you think this is also why Galaxy's Edge doesn't include streetmosphere featuring C3PO and R2D2 (yet)? Even though they are iconic Star Wars characters featured in the OT, PT, and ST?

My understanding was originally there was going to be more streetmosphere but due to budget cuts and a fear of destruction by guests they were cut.

Chewbacca makes appearances at Disneyland GE. You would assume that he would make appearances at DHS GE also. They are not pulling Chewie from Launch Bay.

Ren over Vader at LB is because Disney wants to push the ST to the masses.

Fair point about Chewie, but I'll maintain that if they thought Vader was going to be more popular than Ren they would have brought him back earlier. It could also just be that Chewie is popular enough as is they just want to leave him be.
 

mm52200

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My understanding was originally there was going to be more streetmosphere but due to budget cuts and a fear of destruction by guests they were cut.



Fair point about Chewie, but I'll maintain that if they thought Vader was going to be more popular than Ren they would have brought him back earlier. It could also just be that Chewie is popular enough as is they just want to leave him be.
There also just isn’t really a suitable replacements for Chewie at Launch Bay in that space. Rey will be on the new land, and there really aren’t any other resistance themed characters available to put in there. I don’t think most people realize that Luke, Leia, and Han no longer exist as a meetable Star Wars characters, they have all been retired. C-3PO would also be very hard to make happen for a daily operational meet and greets.
 

KevinPage

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Launch Bay is destined to be a Disney Junior Black box ride (if I had to take an educated guess). Something easy to change over as new shows come and old ones fade in popularity. It’s also aimed at a younger less discerning audience so the “black box” concept only makes too much sense.

This way you keep Star Wars related stuff in one section of the park.

RE: Star Tours, it’s always been a half baked attraction and even with the upgrade years ago it’s still preposterous: tourist vehicle can evade tie fighter and best Boba Fett and maneuver like the greatest most nimble aircraft in the galaxy? The whole concept needs a total redo for this attraction.

Get rid of all prequel crap, it’s better we forget those movies ever existed. Keep the ride focused on OT and make it something logical/plausible, not what it currently is. Someone can figure out a clever way to tie the idea into GE.

And for all the armchair brainiacs who seem to revel in this so called “Disney screwed SW and they blew a billion $$$”. I heard NO ONE complain prior to opening that this was a new planet, set in new trilogy universe and they’ll be nothing to do. Now that the CA GP/AP got freaked about crowds, everyone comes out of the woodwork claiming how they knew better.

GE will be just fine. WDW will be packed 8/29 and even more on and after 12/05.

From all reports the only negative thing you can say is stuff they can easily fix:

- open ROTR
- add roaming aliens/droids
- find a way to add music/more sounds

Ya know, stuff that any new area or land needs time to fix when the scale is so grand.

I was a kid during the OT and saw all those movies in theaters with my friends and not only am I fine with GE being focused on Kylo/Rey, I applaud it whole heartedly.
 

larryz

I'm Just A Tourist!
Premium Member
“We are here to see the Star Wars stuff!!”

Want to see the ride we built 20 years ago? That’s over here... it’s called Star Tours.

Want to see the land we just built but it’s not really done nor is it the complete product we advertised.... that’s back here, it’s called Galaxies Edge. Be sure to try the blue milk!

Want to see the meet and greets with characters you’ll recognize? Oh that’s over here in the gutted animation building...it’s called Launch Bay.
If they were smart, they'd re-theme the ABC Commissary as an Imperial Dining Hall and turn it into a character dining experience with the Darths, Chewbacca, a Han Solo look-alike, and a couple of droids.

Then they could call it the ... wait for it ... Star Wars LUNCH Bay.
 
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FigmentJedi

Well-Known Member
RE: Star Tours, it’s always been a half baked attraction and even with the upgrade years ago it’s still preposterous: tourist vehicle can evade tie fighter and best Boba Fett and maneuver like the greatest most nimble aircraft in the galaxy? The whole concept needs a total redo for this attraction.

Get rid of all prequel crap, it’s better we forget those movies ever existed. Keep the ride focused on OT and make it something logical/plausible, not what it currently is. Someone can figure out a clever way to tie the idea into GE.

And for all the armchair brainiacs who seem to revel in this so called “Disney screwed SW and they blew a billion $$$”. I heard NO ONE complain prior to opening that this was a new planet, set in new trilogy universe and they’ll be nothing to do. Now that the CA GP/AP got freaked about crowds, everyone comes out of the woodwork claiming how they knew better.

I was a kid during the OT and saw all those movies in theaters with my friends and not only am I fine with GE being focused on Kylo/Rey, I applaud it whole heartedly.
Sorry bud, the Prequels have undergone significant re-evaluation in recent years as the result of kids who grew up with and *gasp* enjoyed them becoming a louder part of the Star Wars fandom, the popularity of the Clone Wars animated series making the era more well rounded, and even some of those people who deem the Sequel Trilogy as a mistake have regretted crapping on the Prequels and began touting its merits.
 

Sped2424

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Sorry bud, the Prequels have undergone significant re-evaluation in recent years as the result of kids who grew up with and *gasp* enjoyed them becoming a louder part of the Star Wars fandom, the popularity of the Clone Wars animated series making the era more well rounded, and even some of those people who deem the Sequel Trilogy as a mistake have regretted crapping on the Prequels and began touting its merits.
Thus the cycle continues. And in 20 years time this new trilogy will be looked at the same.
 

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