Differences between Disneyland and Hollywood Studios' versions of Galaxy's Edge

[Stripes]

As we close in on the opening date for SWGE in DHS, I've compiled a list of exterior differences between the two lands. Photos thus far are courtesy of bioreconstruct, SoCal Attractions 360, and WDWMAGIC.

Resistance Forest:
Different layout and some theming differences.

Disneyland:

Hollywood Studios:

This building in Disneyland doesn't exist in Hollywood Studios.

Marketplace:
Large differences in theming.

Exterior in Disneyland has a much lighter tone of orange.

In Hollywood Studios, one of the cylinders is painted blue instead of orange. The white cylinders appear to have a darker rust. The green cylinder appears to be a darker color. There are also panels above the right entrance (circled in red) that are not on the building in Disneyland.

The green cylinder also has a much more faded decal in Disneyland compared to Hollywood Studios.
DL:

DHS:

Ronto Roasters:
In Disneyland the entrance arches are painted a grey/white color.

At Hollywood Studios they are painted a light blue.

More added soon...

 

[Stripes]

The vents in Disneyland are a dark color with some rust.

The vents in Hollywood Studios are white with some rust.

Docking Bay 7:
There are some differences in theming in the outside seating area of Docking Bay 7, particularly the exterior of the building.
Disneyland:

DHS:

Smuggler's Run Facade:
Yellow decal is a different design and painted higher in Disneyland:

DHS:

Buildings opposite of Oga's Cantina:
In Disneyland the cylindrical building is painted a more orange color and this contrasts more with the themed deterioration of the building.

In Hollywood Studios the building is painted a much grayer color. You can also see they've painted one of the walls a black color with some rust instead of stone theming as used in Disneyland. The tin windows appear to be closed.

Building opposite to the building above:

In Disneyland the bottom half of the building is painted an orange-brown.

In Hollywood Studios it is painted white/gray:

 

[Stripes]

Work is still ongoing in this area of DHS, but it's clear there will be significant differences.
DL:

DHS will also have a gate, as this is not an entrance to the land.

...which also means that, for the time being, this side of the building will not be accessible to guests in DHS:

 

[Stripes]

Placeholder.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Based on the pictures, I prefer how it looks in Florida.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Yeah, but which is *better*?!

 

[solidyne]

Serious question. Has anyone heard a reason for these differences? I remember reading about a slight differences in hues to account for different levels of sunlight, smog, weather, whatever, but this seems like a lot more than that. Two different concepts altogether.

 

[solidyne]

Yeah, but which is *better*?!

Florida!

 

[MisterPenguin]

Serious question. Has anyone heard a reason for these differences? I remember reading about a slight differences in hues to account for different levels of sunlight, smog, weather, whatever, but this seems like a lot more than that. Two different concepts altogether.

The layout difference in the Resistance side is simply because of difference in real estate each park had to live within.

It's been said some of the color choices for the rock work were to take into account the two lands face difference compass points and they had to take into account the direction of sunlight.

As to why a building in one land got a different brickwork than the same building the other land... who knows.

 

[solidyne]

[...] As to why a building in one land got a different brickwork than the same building the other land... who knows.

The only way they both could be Batuu is, as implied in another thread, that they are at different points in the timeline. Or maybe there was a "decorate the new planet" contest and they couldn't decide upon a winner.

 

[Stripes]

Yeah, but which is *better*?!

I prefer the look of some areas in Florida and other areas in Disneyland. On the whole, I think it's a toss-up for me.

 

[Stripes]

Semantics. The experiences and activities or lack there of will still be the same in both parks and that is real problem.

The lands are, unfortunately, not complete. When the streetmosphere gets the green light and ROTR opens, it'll be great. And yes, I have been to Anaheim's version.

 

[Stripes]

It's been said some of the color choices for the rock work were to take into account the two lands face difference compass points and they had to take into account the direction of sunlight.

Even under different lighting conditions, I think it'll be apparent that DHS's rockwork has a lot more contrast. The foliage especially is very green at DHS. At Disneyland a lot of the foliage on the rockwork appears to be almost dead.
DL:

DHS:

 

[THE 1HAPPY HAUNT]

Even under different lighting conditions, I think it'll be apparent that DHS's rockwork has a lot more contrast. The foliage especially is very green at DHS. At Disneyland a lot of the foliage on the rockwork appears to be almost dead.
DL:
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DHS:
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I like the look better in DHS to be honest. there is finally some color which is something Disneyland's is drasitcally missing that is needed.

 

[solidyne]

What if DHS's opens with droids all over the place, X-wings and Tie Fighters in drone battles, and cast members who smile and talk normal? What if Darth Vader appears? Seriously, what if they go the opposite direction from DL?

OK, maybe no Vader.

 

[THE 1HAPPY HAUNT]

What if DHS's opens with droids all over the place, X-wings and Tie Fighters in drone battles, and cast members who smile and talk normal? What if Darth Vader appears? Seriously, what if the go the opposite direction?

OK, maybe no Vader.

Then it will clearly be the superior version of the land. No if's,and's, or's about it. It will be hands down the better version and it will make Disney look bad for prioritizing one park over the other. Disneyland's will be looked upon as more of a failure than it has been considered already.

 

[Stripes]

What if DHS's opens with droids all over the place, X-wings and Tie Fighters in drone battles, and cast members who smile and talk normal? What if Darth Vader appears? Seriously, what if they go the opposite direction from DL?

OK, maybe no Vader.

I doubt it'll open with all of that, but word has been that the droids, drones, and shows are coming eventually. At least that is the word from insiders.

 

[solidyne]

Then it will clearly be the superior version of the land. No if's,and's, or's about it. It will be hands down the better version and it will make Disney look bad for prioritizing one park over the other. Disneyland's will be looked upon as more of a failure than it has been considered already.

Quick, check DHS's X-Wing. Is it blue?

 

[Stripes]

Quick, check DHS's X-Wing. Is it blue?

Yes. Different location though.

 

[solidyne]

Yes. Different location though.

Oh, well.