News May 4th 2024 at Disney's Hollywood Studios

[HauntedPirate]

I guess the profitable guest mix isn't showing up for their Star Wars Cupcake and $300 Lightsaber, so they have to open it up to the reprehensibles.

Amazing that Disney could take something like Star Wars and run it into the ground as quickly as they did.

#ThanksBeToBob

 

[prberk]

I also remember that Star Wars Weekends had Mickey dressed as Luke and Minnie dressed as Leia, and the others dressed up in Star Wars garb as well; but once Disney bought Star Wars, I remember that an edict went down that that could no longer happen. They wanted the SW characters to remain consistent and not parodied by the Disney characters. Made no sense, but that seemed symbolic of taking the fun out of it, as I think they ultimately did.

 

[MagicHappens1971]

I also remember that Star Wars Weekends had Mickey dressed as Luke and Minnie dressed as Leia, and the others dressed up in Star Wars garb as well; but once Disney bought Star Wars, I remember that an edict went down that that could no longer happen. They wanted the SW characters to remain consistent and not parodied by the Disney characters. Made no sense, but that seemed symbolic of taking the fun out of it, as I think they ultimately did.

I believe this was a decision steered by Kathleen Kennedy as most of the rules surrounding park appearances are set by Lucasfilm Story Group.

 

[Tha Realest]

I believe this was a decision steered by Kathleen Kennedy as most of the rules surrounding park appearances are set by Lucasfilm Story Group.

Why have Jedi Mickey when you can have Vi Moradi wandering around SWGE, often alone and uninterrupted?

 

[MagicHappens1971]

Why have Jedi Mickey when you can have Vi Moradi wandering around SWGE, often alone and uninterrupted?

Not saying I agree lol I was just adding some details. From a branding perspective I kind of understand why they did it then. But now? No. I feel like when Marvel & Star Wars were first purchased Disney (and the studios) had a different perspective on their assimilation into the brand. It seems as though they wanted them to be identified separately, and that is no longer the case

 

[MisterPenguin]

Not surprised. Like dinner reservations, people's plans switched up or fell through.

Or they know they have enough staff to handle a bigger crowd...

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I believe this was a decision steered by Kathleen Kennedy as most of the rules surrounding park appearances are set by Lucasfilm Story Group.

Well the good news is she never screws anything up

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Not surprised. Like dinner reservations, people's plans switched up or fell through.

Or they know they have enough staff to handle a bigger crowd...

Or lack of demand due to diminished product and appeal at higher prices with no value…

My apologies…
It’s this “too soon” or “too real”?

 

[DCBaker]

Virtual Queue information for May the 4th merchandise has been added to My Disney Experience.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

lol…big wait for that stuff?

 

[HauntedPirate]

lol…big wait for that stuff?

Gotta create the perception of huge lines. FOMO then drives people to do stupid things, like spend money on overpriced merchandise that isn't worth their time or money if they are thinking rationally.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Gotta create the perception of huge lines. FOMO then drives people to do stupid things, like spend money on overpriced merchandise that isn't worth their time or money if they are thinking rationally.

I’m still in the queue for the annual passes

I hear the crowds have been huge this spring

 

[HauntedPirate]

I’m still in the queue for the annual passes

I hear the crowds have been huge this spring

You may want to hit F5 on that browser window, I think something got stuck.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

You may want to hit F5 on that browser window, I think something got stuck.

…winner