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Josh D'Amaro to speak on The Art & Science of Disney Parks Storytelling at SXSW
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JoeCamel
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Right there with holo stuff they have shown over the years
Disney Parks Boss Shows Off “Real” Lightsaber Onstage At SXSW
"I have the coolest job in the world," announced Disney Parks Chairman Josh D'Amaro. "I'm holding a real lightsaber."
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That lightsaber has had so much coverage, and yet we still don't see it in the parks. Not really sure what the point of showing it off is anymore.Disney Parks Boss Shows Off “Real” Lightsaber Onstage At SXSW
"I have the coolest job in the world," announced Disney Parks Chairman Josh D'Amaro. "I'm holding a real lightsaber."
NotCalledBob
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Absolutely. It would be fairly straightforward to have Rey carry it during some of her appearances in Galaxy's Edge, when she is raised above the crowds. And a huge draw, and talking point.
Josh D'Amaro seems fixated on the lightsaber and the hulk suit at the moment.
NotCalledBob
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I don't actually find the Hulk suit that impressive. Maybe it is in person because of the size.
Well, the SXSW is a different audience than the usual parkophiles. The saber is too dainty to be used by or near guests. Bang it against something and it will fold over like a carpenter's tape measure.
It's like showing off an animatronic. It's something that guests should only see out of touch range, and would not be appropriate to be running around the parks.
Well not in the hands of guests. But remember all those lovely overhead bridges and balconies in Galaxy's Edge that would be just the perfect place for some out of touch range saber wielding!
MarvelCharacterNerd
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The Hulk was awesome in person. And I use awesome in the sense of "awe" not in California-speak.
Was it limited in function and movement? Sure. But as a prototype it was extraordinary. Seeing its sheer size interacting with the tinier people around it was very cool. And it had a big range of lines to say.
It was a big step up from the Baymax balloon-ish costume and from the Avatar-land exo suit encounter outfit thing. And I think as it evolves, it will definitely provide added value to the park character experience.
A taste of what he was like:
RSoxNo1
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And you're seeing it one less time per week thanks to the cuts at Galactic Starcruiser
TP2000
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Remember when they did this instant-dialogue tech at Disneyland??? Almost 13 years ago?
It's a real shame that Disney doesn't have enough funds and capital to put on this level of showmanship daily for paying customers. You can tell they want to exceed expectations, but they just can't quite get the funding or any investors to put up some cash for it.
I wonder how much the tab was on Mr. D'Amaro's stay at the Commodore Perry in Austin for his little SXSW talk?
It's a real shame that Disney doesn't have enough funds and capital to put on this level of showmanship daily for paying customers. You can tell they want to exceed expectations, but they just can't quite get the funding or any investors to put up some cash for it.
I wonder how much the tab was on Mr. D'Amaro's stay at the Commodore Perry in Austin for his little SXSW talk?
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NotCalledBob
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The Hulk was awesome in person. And I use awesome in the sense of "awe" not in California-speak.
Thanks! I have trips booked to both DLR, and DLP. So I should hopefully see it soon. I will go with an open mind!
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Sorcerer Mickey
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The Hulk was awesome in person. And I use awesome in the sense of "awe" not in California-speak.
Was it limited in function and movement? Sure. But as a prototype it was extraordinary. Seeing its sheer size interacting with the tinier people around it was very cool. And it had a big range of lines to say.
It was a big step up from the Baymax balloon-ish costume and from the Avatar-land exo suit encounter outfit thing. And I think as it evolves, it will definitely provide added value to the park character experience.
A taste of what he was like:
I REALLY wish I would have seen this in DCA last month, but a las, the jumping Spider-Man didn't work either.
MarvelCharacterNerd
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Hulk was only out for a limited time at DCA and is gone now (Kang and Cassie are the current seasonal visitors), but he is heading to Paris so hopefully you'll catch him there. (And I'm terribly jealous lol - I'd love to see the Paris Avengers Campus for the different stunt shows and character photo ops they have!)
MarvelCharacterNerd
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I swear the ONLY times I've seen the successful jump (rather than the splat or no jump) is when I DON'T have my camera out and ready. lol If my camera is out - SPLAT.
Still don't have a good jump video.
Cmdr_Crimson
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Absurdly expensive?
Like so stupid expensive that if it gets damaged or stolen (both very real possibilities knowing my ex-entertainment CMs) someone, or several people, will lose their jobs?
MagicHappens1971
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It’s very fragile, expensive and doesn’t look good up close, only from a far. Only place they use it is for like 10 seconds during the finale show on Starcruiser.
TP2000
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I knew a guy like that once. He at least would buy a round of drinks on occasion.