News Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser coming to Walt Disney World 2021

[sedati]

The best CMs here would be average over there. Just an unmatched enthusiasm and pride in their job...and we couldnt even understand them!

A common sentiment, but is that not in part due to how those CMs are treated by the customers there?

 

[Thelazer]

"Moment With Gaya"?



"WOW. You know what I mean?" - Art Carney

God, why did I feel so "DIRTY" watching that.. yesh.....

 

[brb1006]

God, why did I feel so "DIRTY" watching that.. yesh.....

The 70s were a strange time.

 

[Cesar R M]

Sounds like they have some effect gimmick they want to wow you with to set the tone of the trip.

The singer will be beheaded by Kyle as he tries to imitate Darth Vader during the battle against Count Dooku?

 

[Cesar R M]

It would depend on what the aim of that first impression is though? If the story line is that it's a shuttle station that just takes you up to space to various space craft, then why would you expect them to wear made to measure clothing? If I get the train to Manchester Airport I have no expectation of the train employees to be dressed as stylishly as the airline staff at the airport? There's so much 'let's look for stuff to pick on' going on, that things are being jumped on without any knowledge of the reasons behind those decisions. For instance on the Star Tours ride the idea is that you're not on the best run tour when you board, the actual story line in that ride conveys that through C3PO in a comical way. Without knowing anything about this new 'experience' there's an awful lot of guesswork and assumptions going on which could all be wrong when it opens. When it opens we'll find out, till then I'm waiting to cast my judgement.

That would still be a huge disappointment imho.
Imagine getting into the hotel and you get into an amazing experience with a few animatronics near the "check in" area and some heavy costumes.
And as time goes on. The quality drops and you get those dentists hushing you into Rise of the resistance.

 

[Cesar R M]

Again, a big part of the problem is that the basic set-up is so bland itself. There's no narrative hook, no basis for interesting characters. You're on a cruise ship in Star Wars. Period. Any film marketer would tell you that ain't enough. If, say, this was a retrofitted military ship belonging to a shady but lovable Lando-esque rapscallion and populated by an assortment of outcasts and wierdos trying to go unnoticed by the Empire or Empire equivalent - hey, a hook! "A moment with Gaya" suddenly has a lot more possibilities.

It really seems like Disney is trying to save on actors and writing by keeping everything as vague and broad as possible.

Agree, they could have made this sort of a mobile "vespin" by Lando's corporation. And they are secretly moving Jedi survivors (baby Yoda!) to Vespin and the bad guys decided to invade to stop that. And Gaya's announcement is about how the people needs to pull deceit and not say anything..etc..etc..
And of course, the rest of the paying visitors can throw whoever visitor betrays the resistance by throwing the traitors to the trash compactor.

 

[Cesar R M]

Most Star Wars fans are at least in their late 40’s early 50’s…so 15 minutes is a long time…do they give you protein shakes at the airport to get your energy up?

I bet…the “disappearing wallet trick”

There is no reason this close to expect these types of “surprises”. They are honestly terrible at keeping secrets. Especially with unskilled staffing.

disney “Costumes” have always been designed to be durable and take a beating to save costs…which makes sense until you cross this kinda line and promise something beyond what is always offered at maximum possible rate.

I feel like I saw that statement printed on a wall/in a PowerPoint presentation before?

Have you seen their movies?? Particularly the 17-19 variants. They have zero clue at Disney about what they should and shouldn’t do. That’s why they had to put most of the story/strategy department on ice at the presidio and bring in a couple of ringers to take over.

The limits of post WW2 sweatshop design and manufacturing

This was brutal!!!

 

[Midwest Elitist]

Agree, they could have made this sort of a mobile "vespin" by Lando's corporation. And they are secretly moving Jedi survivors (baby Yoda!) to Vespin and the bad guys decided to invade to stop that. And Gaya's announcement is about how the people needs to pull deceit and not say anything..etc..etc..
And of course, the rest of the paying visitors can throw whoever visitor betrays the resistance by throwing the traitors to the trash compactor.

Imagine if this was a Death Star experience instead, with a cell block playground and a trash compactor slide.

Wow, that sounds dumb but really interesting, but it's better than what has been shown, which is dumb and not interesting.

 

[Cesar R M]

Here's the recommended audition song for Gaya...

https://cdn.media.disneyauditions.com/other-files/music/wdw/Galactic_Superstar_Music_Lyrics.pdf

Try singing THAT to THIS>>> https://cdn.media.disneyauditions.com/other-files/music/wdw/Galactic_Superstar_Music.mp3

This is the part where all the client's wallets disappear right? XD
"Think of the resistance children!!"

 

[Cesar R M]

Imagine if this was a Death Star experience instead, with a cell block playground and a trash compactor slide.

Wow, that sounds dumb but really interesting, but it's better than what has been shown, which is dumb and not interesting.

This would be more ideal for the Anti-Disney version.
Imagine instead of pulling the "hyper speed". You pull the lever to activate the main canon and destroy earth.
You get mixed sounds of screaming people in horrible anguish as they die while the Empire crew applauds you. XD


And all your party be like... then it hits them....

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Agree, they could have made this sort of a mobile "vespin" by Lando's corporation. And they are secretly moving Jedi survivors (baby Yoda!) to Vespin and the bad guys decided to invade to stop that. And Gaya's announcement is about how the people needs to pull deceit and not say anything..etc..etc..
And of course, the rest of the paying visitors can throw whoever visitor betrays the resistance by throwing the traitors to the trash compactor.

Bespin…but you were close

 

[Cesar R M]

Bespin…but you were close

That happens when you play Ratchet and Clank a bit too much XD

 

[twilight mitsuk]

Mulling over this whole depressing uniform thing more, I've come to a few conclusions why it's so bland and underwhelming and looks too much like a dental hygienist in Anytown USA.

As a reminder, this is allegedly a "premium" and "luxury" hotel experience at one of the highest price points per night on the entire WDW property.

But this uniform... there's hardly any structure to it. Both the slacks and the top are made of soft, unstructured polyester. It has no definition or crispness to it, which almost always denotes upscale formality. Instead, it seems made solely for lazy comfort and slouchy tasks. And there is no jewelry or accesories attached to it at all. And those clunky plastic shoes that any 2020's plumber or burger flipper or supermarket clerk would wear. Oof.

No sparkle, no glamour, no drama. Just... a swathe of shapeless and meaningless blue polyester. Wash-N-Wear!

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Which is odd because the tasks these CM's undertake are exclusively white-collar and low-impact. She's a front desk clerk at a hotel, at her core duty. So why not dress the CM's up a bit? Jazz the place up? Give them a structured look with tailored pants, specific footwear, a snazzy hat or headpiece, a structured top designed to flatter the male or female form of the CM wearing it, rather than smother it. Add some sparkle and texture to it with trim and notions.

But no. They're going for Dental Cleaning In Space for this one. It's just so weird how they're doing this.

Meanwhile, in Tokyo Disneyland on Tom Sawyer Island...

Star Wars McDonald’s worker

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

So has anyone looked at the items for sale?

“Bail organa” security detail? “Padme amidala cloak”??

…so let me get this straight: you unnecessarily rename everything in a disastrous sequel movie set…and now you’re selling merch at whatever this thing is from the prequels???

I've never seen anyone who makes Star Wars hate the soul of Star Wars so much…good job, Bob

 

[Minthorne]

I heard there was talk of a upcharge event call Nerf Herding?

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I heard the was talk of a upcharge event call Nerf Herding?

That would be an improvement

 

[mergatroid]

Agree, they could have made this sort of a mobile "vespin" by Lando's corporation. And they are secretly moving Jedi survivors (baby Yoda!) to Vespin and the bad guys decided to invade to stop that. And Gaya's announcement is about how the people needs to pull deceit and not say anything..etc..etc..
And of course, the rest of the paying visitors can throw whoever visitor betrays the resistance by throwing the traitors to the trash compactor.

But we've no idea what the story line is though have we? How do you know they've not got a great story line/ plot lined up already and have kept it quiet? And no disrespect but what makes you think your 'story' is better than a story you've not heard yet? Yours sounds good but how do we know theirs isn't better?

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

But we've no idea what the story line is though have we? How do you know they've not got a great story line/ plot lined up already and have kept it quiet? And no disrespect but what makes you think your 'story' is better than a story you've not heard yet? Yours sounds good but how do we know theirs isn't better?

It’s possible…but not likely at this point

 

[larryz]

I heard the was talk of a upcharge event call Nerf Herding?

Don't forget the Wookie Kissing Booth. That'll be real popular!

 

[Casper Gutman]

But we've no idea what the story line is though have we? How do you know they've not got a great story line/ plot lined up already and have kept it quiet? And no disrespect but what makes you think your 'story' is better than a story you've not heard yet? Yours sounds good but how do we know theirs isn't better?

That's the point of a hook. You don't give away the narrative, but you have to give the audience enough to scintillate them and give them some understanding of the general direction and tone of the story. Think of the ads for the recent Spidey film - they told us Parker asks Strange to cast a spell which goes wrong and creates chaos with the multiverse. That's a hook. Now, the nature of the Starcruiser doesn't require anything that elaborate, but it requires... something. At the moment, we know guests will be on a cruise ship. There is nothing interesting about the cruise ship. There is nothing interesting about the crew. There is no indication of an interesting narrative.

By the way, I suspect the narrative will be something extraordinarily simple, along the lines of: Chewie has stowed away, the First Order wants him, you protect or betray him, Kylo and Rey show up and Kylo gets defeated, reinforcing his image as a clownish incompetent who invariably fails. I hope he gets smacked in the face with a ceiling tile again.