Star Tours 2: Official confirmation - kinda

[Skipper Dan]

Jason is indeed one of the writers on Star Tours 2.0.

Now, what I didn't know is they updated his book for Mansion's 40th. Did they add much? Anything on Mystic Manor?

I know that I'm stepping off topic, but can anyone tell me what "Mystic Manor" is? :veryconfu

 

[nemofinder22]

I know that I'm stepping off topic, but can anyone tell me what "Mystic Manor" is? :veryconfu

Easiest way to put it a trackless version of Haunted Mansion and is part of HKDL's big expansion.

http://disneyandmore.blogspot.com/2009/07/new-hong-kong-disneyland-artwork.html

 

[CaptainMichael]

ROTJ is far better than the prequels. The prequel trilogy was the complete inverse of Star Wars. The chief problems with the prequels are:

-CGI abuse
-Sloppy editing
-Really really horrible cringe worthy dialogue/acting in several scenes
-massive plot inconsistencies with the original trilogy
-Storyline was not coherent. It felt like each film was disconnected and Lucas came up with half an idea and just left it like that and the big highlight, The Clone Wars, isn't even depicted in the prequels at all! The end of Episode 2 shows that the War is about to begin and then Episode 3 opens and its like "ok gang we got count dooku the wars over!". Its just all over the place.

Compared to RotJ with a bunch of teddy bears fighting highly trained stormtroopers for the half of the movie? Most RotJ is filler except for the beginning and the final confrontation with Vader. Han and Leia really serve no other purpose than as weapon for Sidious to use against Luke (no real development from their characters except Leia is Force Sensitive).

I could care less about the Clone Wars after finding out what they were (just stormtroopers). The prequels should be about developing Anakin's character and setting him up for a fall. From early on in Episode I, we see that he is very vulnerable to fear, and that thread continues throughout all 3 prequels. Unfortunately, the actor was terrible, and there was not enough time dedicated in RotS to Anakin's transformation to the Dark Side. What I'm trying to say, not enough is shown for me to believe this whiney bloke is Darth Vader. I guess he was (over time) further corrupted and twisted by Sidious and haunted by the death of Padme.

 

[The Conundrum]

Compared to RotJ with a bunch of teddy bears fighting highly trained stormtroopers for the half of the movie? Most RotJ is filler except for the beginning and the final confrontation with Vader. Han and Leia really serve no other purpose than as weapon for Sidious to use against Luke (no real development from their characters except Leia is Force Sensitive).

Why is this such an issue for you? In the original film luke walks into a bar that has such patrons as a giant praying mantis, a wolfman, and a cheesy looking devil. In Empire, Luke gets trained by one of Jim Henson's muppets for half the film. ROTJ isn't filler the first act is rescuing han and the second and third act of the film is the final desperate struggle against the Emperor. The rebellion needed all the help it could get including the indingenous people of Endor which happened to look like "teddy bears".

I could care less about the Clone Wars after finding out what they were (just stormtroopers). The prequels should be about developing Anakin's character and setting him up for a fall. From early on in Episode I, we see that he is very vulnerable to fear, and that thread continues throughout all 3 prequels. Unfortunately, the actor was terrible, and there was not enough time dedicated in RotS to Anakin's transformation to the Dark Side. What I'm trying to say, not enough is shown for me to believe this whiney bloke is Darth Vader. I guess he was (over time) further corrupted and twisted by Sidious and haunted by the death of Padme.

Another words the prequels were poor movies

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

PS- How was the U2 concert?

Ill tell you on Friday once Ive been.

And Ive still Green Day and ZZ top to come....

I would like to point out I look rather fetching in a kilt, so much so Im thinking about purchasing a Utilikilt to wear on my forthcoming trip. Besides Ive never claimed that I was rational. :animwink:

 

[imagineer boy]

The real test will be how they are received by future generations who watch the movies in order and never see them as "prequels". That will be incredibly interesting to me.

Very true! For all we know, the prequals might be reguarded as classics in the future. You just never know. :lol:

 

[WishIwasThere]

ROTJ is far better than the prequels. The prequel trilogy was the complete inverse of Star Wars. The chief problems with the prequels are:

-CGI abuse
-Sloppy editing
-Really really horrible cringe worthy dialogue/acting in several scenes
-massive plot inconsistencies with the original trilogy
-Storyline was not coherent. It felt like each film was disconnected and Lucas came up with half an idea and just left it like that and the big highlight, The Clone Wars, isn't even depicted in the prequels at all! The end of Episode 2 shows that the War is about to begin and then Episode 3 opens and its like "ok gang we got count dooku the wars over!". Its just all over the place.

The difference is also that the ESB and RotJ were directed by others as well as having screenplay written by others, not George Lucas. The prequals were all written and directed by George. Now I love Star Wars and the universe it exists in, but it is not (other than the 1977 original, due to its originality) movie classic material.

Anyway...here's to hoping we have great D23 announcements.

 

[peterpanic74]

Storm Troopers @ D23 ExPO

There will be Storm Troopers at D23 expo, according to Twilight Bark:

http://d23.disney.go.com/newsfeatures.html

I guess this pretty much seals the deal...
:lookaroun

 

[RSoxNo1]

Now some people have cast this refurbishment aside as just that. My hope is that it would be akin to how Back to the Future was changed over to the Simpsons. If that's the case, than the scope is larger that what has been perceived on these (and other) boards.

 

[peterpanic74]

No comments?

Uh, Stormtroopers at D23 Expo? Anyone???

:veryconfu

 

[_Scar]

Think there will be stormtroopers at D23? That'd pretty much seal the deal, right?



























:lol:

 

[Studios Fan]

Uh, Stormtroopers at D23 Expo? Anyone???

:veryconfu

I would say that confirms it.

 

[SirGoofy]

Sounds great. I'm pretty excited as long as this is done well it could be a new classic.

 

[_Scar]

I assume it'll be in 3d as in 3d glasses with the movement being different too... right?

 

[The Conundrum]

See I told you guys Star Tours was coming at D23! Does this make me an honorary insider now :lol:

 

[CBOMB]

See I told you guys Star Tours was coming at D23! Does this make me an honorary insider now :lol:

Your official Insiders certificate of authenticity is in the mail.

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

At this rate it will be more elite to be an outsider.

 

[The Conundrum]

I am blown away that Honor Hunter hasn't read this news yet and posted it on his site using "cryptic hints" to insinuate that Star Tours will be announced at D23.

Guess hes on vacation :shrug:

EDIT: Lmao I just went and checked. Sure enough.

 

[headhoncho34]

I am blown away that Honor Hunter hasn't read this news yet and posted it on his site using "cryptic hints" to insinuate that Star Tours will be announced at D23.

Guess hes on vacation :shrug:

EDIT: Lmao I just went and checked. Sure enough.

Does anyone know when there going to start the change over to Star Tours 2.0 at DHS?:shrug:

 

[The Conundrum]

Does anyone know when there going to start the change over to Star Tours 2.0 at DHS?:shrug:

Next year! :sohappy:

It will probably be an 8-12 month closure.