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

[KBLovedDisney]

Thanks for posting the pics! I actually like the differences for DHS. I say it looks more Star Wars-y.

 

[Stripes]

The differences between the two coasts are shocking. It's almost as if Disneyland was the practice canvas, and then WDI realized all their mistakes and made all the changes and adjustments they wanted to make to ensure DHS had the clearly superior looking Star Wars Land.

Actually, I’ve noted that the DHS color scheme is much more in line with the original model that debuted at D23 2017. Here’s a few key pics from the model with the key differences circled in blue. All of them are in line with DHS, as opposed to Disneyland.

Bottom half is white (DHS) as opposed to orange-brown (Disneyland).

Blue arches (DHS) as opposed to white (Disneyland). White vents (DHS) as opposed to black (Disneyland).

Blue cylinder (DHS) as opposed to orange (Disneyland). Also the building‘s color looks closer to DHS.

Maroon decals (DHS) as opposed to light blue (Disneyland).

The building below is gray (DHS) as opposed to orange (Disneyland).

 

[rct247]

My guess with paint is the surrounding lands. At Disneyland, you have Critter Country & Frontierland. Galaxy's Edge there draws from the desert feel of Big Thunder Mountain and the heavily wooded and browns/reds of Critter Country. At Hollywood Studios, you have the brightly painted street facade of Grand Avenue with the colorful Muppets on one end and on the other, you exit a forest into a brightly colored shadeless backyard full of toys with lots of bold primary colors. If DHS was more beige, the transition would be even more jarring and make it look even more drab.

 

[Gitson Shiggles]

My guess with paint is the surrounding lands. At Disneyland, you have Critter Country & Frontierland. Galaxy's Edge there draws from the desert feel of Big Thunder Mountain and the heavily wooded and browns/reds of Critter Country. At Hollywood Studios, you have the brightly painted street facade of Grand Avenue with the colorful Muppets on one end and on the other, you exit a forest into a brightly colored shadeless backyard full of toys with lots of bold primary colors. If DHS was more beige, the transition would be even more jarring and make it look even more drab.

This is what I want to believe, aside from some arbitrary choices. My only thing is that SW:GE in DL transitions so well, that by the time you reach RotR, you almost forget you’re in DL; so I’m not totally sold on them *needing* to palette match any adjacent land.

 

[TP2000]

This is what I want to believe, aside from some arbitrary choices. My only thing is that SW:GE in DL transitions so well, that by the time you reach RotR, you almost forget you’re in DL; so I’m not totally sold on them *needing* to palette match any adjacent land.

The walk from the Canoe dock in Critter Country, down along the Rivers of America and under the railroad trestle and then up the pathway to the Resistance area forest is much longer than the DHS version. Whereas at DHS it's apparently just a short tunnel from MuppetLand to Star Wars Land, where you can even see the end of the tunnel from Grand Avenue.

 

[Gitson Shiggles]

The walk from the Canoe dock in Critter Country, down along the Rivers of America and under the railroad trestle and then up the pathway to the Resistance area forest is much longer than the DHS version. Whereas at DHS it's apparently just a short tunnel from MuppetLand to Star Wars Land, where you can even see the end of the tunnel from Grand Avenue.

Thanks for pointing that out. SW:GE @ DL could’ve gotten away with bolder complimentary colors on some of the buildings past the Resistance area, I’m thinking.

 

[TP2000]

Thanks for pointing that out. SW:GE @ DL could’ve gotten away with bolder complimentary colors on some of the buildings past the Resistance area, I’m thinking.

Just so that I may sleep at night, may I also point out that Los Angeles has never had "subway tiles" anywhere? The first subway in LA didn't arrive until the 1990's, and it has a typically bland contemporary look without the glazed subway tiles or charm of yore.

Not sure where WDI got the "subway tiles" from applied to the Grand Avenue tunnel, as if LA is Boston circa 1920?

 

[celluloid]

I don't think it looks like a subway at all in terms of a train station. The look it is going for is a pre freeway tunnel of LA such as those in Roger Rabbit or the launch tunnel facade of RnR

 

[The_Jobu]

Just so that I may sleep at night, may I also point out that Los Angeles has never had "subway tiles" anywhere? The first subway in LA didn't arrive until the 1990's, and it has a typically bland contemporary look without the glazed subway tiles or charm of yore.

Not sure where WDI got the "subway tiles" from applied to the Grand Avenue tunnel, as if LA is Boston circa 1920?

Now that's a jazzy train station.

 

[Stripes]

Just so that I may sleep at night, may I also point out that Los Angeles has never had "subway tiles" anywhere? The first subway in LA didn't arrive until the 1990's, and it has a typically bland contemporary look without the glazed subway tiles or charm of yore.

Not sure where WDI got the "subway tiles" from applied to the Grand Avenue tunnel, as if LA is Boston circa 1920?

The Grand Avenue Tunnel is based on one of the Figueroa Street Tunnels in LA. Seen here:

As you can see, the tunnel has subway-style tile.

Have a look on Google Street View!

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835 Vin Scully Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012

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[kevlightyear]

DL:

WDW:

 

[Darth Snips]

Lots of photos and video coming in from the first day of Cast Previews. Looks like there's quite a few small changes:





Looks like the Floridian Loth-Cat gets to sleep with a Porg plush!


Also, correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think this droid or this speeder are present in California's version.

There's a lot fun details to look through!

 

[TP2000]

Also, correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think this droid or this speeder are present in California's version.
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There's a lot fun details to look through!

That droid and speeder bike are present in this area at Disneyland. But at Disneyland the multi-arm droid is positioned further back behind the column, where at DHS he has been moved out front of the column. The tall tool chest is along the back wall at Disneyland, but has beem moved out front at DHS. Interesting how there are minor differences like this!

Also, the trash cans look like droids on both coasts. Maybe Mr. Chapek got confused and he thinks the trash cans are supposed to be the interactive droids that everyone is still waiting for?

 

[gerarar]

Just to contribute towards this, the marketplace feature is different. Someone pointed out in the other thread that DHS's actually resembles the concept art better/more accurately.
DHS on left, DL on right.

 

[Bullseye1967]

great thread thanks!!

 

[MisterPenguin]

But at Disneyland the multi-arm droid is positioned further back behind the column

Someone needs to put a restraining bolt on the droid, then!

 

[gerarar]

DHS has hanging wires connecting the lights directing at the millennium falcon, which then leads to a power source in the far rigt.
Very cool small detail that's not present in DL. Also the lights are soft white, which makes them stand out.

The presence of more bright green moss/shrubs is also seen here in DHS vs DL.

 

[Mickeyboof]

That droid and speeder bike are present in this area at Disneyland. But at Disneyland the multi-arm droid is positioned further back behind the column, where at DHS he has been moved out front of the column. The tall tool chest is along the back wall at Disneyland, but has beem moved out front at DHS. Interesting how there are minor differences like this!

Also, the trash cans look like droids on both coasts. Maybe Mr. Chapek got confused and he thinks the trash cans are supposed to be the interactive droids that everyone is still waiting for?

The trash cans are the most interactive park of the immersive™ experience.

Luckily for both coasts, both droids are completely dead.

 

[Disney Analyst]

Posted in other threads, but this article really showcases differences well.

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Disneyland vs Disney's Hollywood Studios — A Photo Comparison - LaughingPlace.com

Bright Suns everyone and welcome to a photo comparison of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge lands. Now that we are less than a month away from the public opening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World, Cast Member previews have begun. Not only were we lucky enough to attend but, due to the...

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[N2dru]

My guess with paint is the surrounding lands. At Disneyland, you have Critter Country & Frontierland. Galaxy's Edge there draws from the desert feel of Big Thunder Mountain and the heavily wooded and browns/reds of Critter Country. At Hollywood Studios, you have the brightly painted street facade of Grand Avenue with the colorful Muppets on one end and on the other, you exit a forest into a brightly colored shadeless backyard full of toys with lots of bold primary colors. If DHS was more beige, the transition would be even more jarring and make it look even more drab.

Exactly... people fail to realize the difference in Sun strength/humidity/weather in Florida versus California. That plays a big part in how painted buildings look and last in the Floridian climate. Disney using deeper and darker colors in DHS clearly is about the local weather patterns.