I was 10 years old in the spring of 1977 and remember the hype that was building for Star Wars, even before it really hit it big later that summer and beyond. Of course the playground at school was buzzing about it and the lucky kids who saw it first, were telling the rest of us how awesome it was. It seemed people were talking about it more and more and I remember damn near begging my father to take me to see it not even 3 weeks after it opened in May in my area. I do have to say, seeing that movie for the first time was one of those super special moments you always remember when looking back at your childhood and you don't forget. I'm 47 now and still remember being blown away at what I saw on the screen for the first time and how the special effects and sound, which were phenomenal for the era, had people gasping in disbelief and awe at some scenes. I'm not kidding or making this up either, I still recall seeing the land speeder scene floating on the desert floor of Tatooine and hearing some movie goers shout out. I got to see a few more times that year and with each passing week in the summer of 77, the lines got longer and shows were sold out. I think I must have saw it at least 10 times in that time period alone. SW had a big impact on Christmas 77 and Kenner Toys who made the SW stuff was caught off guard and their toys were like the Holy Grail that year.
Anyway the point to my going back in time here (and I apologise for the novel here) was I still recall how big of a cultural moment Star Wars was for America in 1977 and it was so big, it almost was a fad. I really do think Disney seriously has dropped the ball on not expanding the SW presence in Hollywood Studios and in TL in Disneyland in California. You can't guarantee on much in life except for death and taxes, but I can safely add this to the list as well. Disney properly builds a SW land in DHS and even if it's done in stages to coincide with the new movies coming out, would be one of the biggest game changers and money makers in theme park history. Period! I know some here will laugh at me, but if a 47 year old guy, who remembers back to May 1977 and the impact SW had, there's millions of fans across this county and globe who would flock to DHS to see a big budget, all the stops pulled out, Star Wars land. It can't be done cheap either and has to be similar in nature to Carsland and be the immersive experience like Carsland is. Plus once done properly and opened, the SW weekends that DHS currently has, can be expanded big time and the money making opportunities would be off the chart.
Just think about how the buzz and excitement if construction was going on and we could see the plans. Anyway, imho, Disney has dropped the ball here on this and the SW expansion needs to be green lighted like yesterday. I really hope they come to their senses very soon and get this ball (hopefully a giant one) a rolling.
Just my thoughts and opinion and thanks for taking the time to read.
