News Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser coming to Walt Disney World 2021

[Cesar R M]

Yes, it looks like Sabacc in the cocktail lounge went from this hologram concept...

To this, (which appears to use the push button controls from an old Maytag washing machine)...

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I'm surprised they did not even try to use the transparent monitor tech presented by Samsung a few years ago. Which is also present in the prototypes of flexible and transparent mini screens for cellphones.

Anyone remembers when Disney was putting top of the line cutting edge tech on most attractions?

 

[bhmclaurin]

Better to not have Sabacc than have this

 

[TikibirdLand]

Given the discussion on here about Peter Sciretta and Ordinary Adventures, this is an interesting comment on another YouTuber forumView attachment 623754

Sorry to say, I spotted that with their announcement of being on the maiden voyage. Frankly, it's a bit deceitful to go delete critical videos because you're pandering to the D. Their last video was so sweet, it had the viscosity of 50W gear oil.

 

[natatomic]

I get your point, but isn't that the case for a lot of WDW hotels now? I don't remember the newer Pop Century room having a tub.

Who gives their kids baths at Disney? Don’t parents just use the pool for that?

Oh wait…

 

[TikibirdLand]

They could have made the maids dress up as Off world Jawas. Who leave little mints on your pillows.

Princess Leia in the bikini, please!

 

[Patcheslee]

Planetary environment simulator they called it.

 

[TikibirdLand]

The irony is that they could have pulled some amazing effects by trying to use similar technology as the QUANTUM CLASS of Royal Caribbean with its flexible mobile screens and multi level backship theatre.

Imagine Gaya and aliens animatronics appearing and doing REAL show like this..
not just a random singer doing random singer thing with some basic singers in some completely unassuming and unimpressive way.



And this is on a cruise ship that you can enjoy for 7 days with tons of amenities, shows, pools, ports and food included for between 1000 to 5000 USD (depending on the size of the room).

For 6k they could have built the Oasis and Quantum of the seas's 2 floor lofts with huge 3d screen.

Imagine having actually designed the rooms to use a single giant 3d screen (a la Flight of Passage) instead of tiny individual TVs.

Now, that's a WOW. Since I've never been on a cruise, I didn't really see the complaints the "entertainment" is getting here. I think the Gaya singer is good. Not sure it's even in the same league as what you linked to. Thanks @Cesar R M for that. You really put this experience into perspective!

 

[CinematicFusion]

It comes across as a high end Chuck E. Cheese dining room.
Why do I get that feeling.
I shouldn’t be even close to comparing the dining show with Chuck E. Cheese.

 

[wdwmagic]

Who is actually responsible for this? I understand the man at the top is Chapek and he deserves the blame. I doubt he was the one designing this though, just slashing the budget.

Who is responsible for the creative side of this? How where they allowed to miss the mark by this much without anyone saying anything?

If I was Chapek this never gets opened to paying customers, everyone gets a full refund. I bring in Lucus, Favreau and Filino hand them a blank check and tell them to fix this mess.

The WDI Executive creative director and Executive producer for this is Ann Morrow Johnson.

This is her linkedin profile.

Walt Disney Imagineering​

8 years 10 months

• Executive Producer & Executive Creative Director​

  Aug 2018 - Present3 years 7 months
  • Executive Creative Director and Producer of Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser; responsible for overall concept, vision, and execution of the project
  • Leading large teams to design the story, facility, show, execution strategy, and guest experience

• Creative Producer​

  Mar 2016 - Aug 20182 years 6 months
  Glendale, CA

• Assistant Project Manager​

  May 2013 - Mar 20162 years 11 months
  Glendale, CA

 

[CinematicFusion]

The WDI Executive creative director and Executive producer for this is Ann Morrow Johnson.

This is her linkedin profile.

Walt Disney Imagineering​

8 years 10 months

• Executive Producer & Executive Creative Director​

  Aug 2018 - Present3 years 7 months
  • Executive Creative Director and Producer of Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser; responsible for overall concept, vision, and execution of the project
  • Leading large teams to design the story, facility, show, execution strategy, and guest experience

• Creative Producer​

  Mar 2016 - Aug 20182 years 6 months
  Glendale, CA

• Assistant Project Manager​

  May 2013 - Mar 20162 years 11 months
  Glendale, CA

So the girl from the infamous hype video is the one who is responsible for Galactic Starcruiser. Wow.

 

[JoeCamel]

So the girl from the infamous hype video is the one who is responsible for Galactic Starcruiser. Wow. View attachment 623810

Yeah, with 5 years of Disney experience she is lead on their new innovative concept. I wonder if she brought it to the table in the first place?

 

[Morkey Moose]

I wouldn't say high school gym, but the overall layout definitely has community rec center vibes. If this fails, Bingo Night would be a hit.

This would be funny if we weren’t already penciled in for a riveting game of Space Bingo. Just like Aunt Beru used to play.

 

[CinematicFusion]

So the girl from the infamous hype video is the one who is responsible for Galactic Starcruiser. Wow. View attachment 623810

Looks like they didn’t use her for final hype video

 

[TikibirdLand]

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Planetary environment simulator they called it.

Isn't planetary environment simulator the Batuu equivalent of Smoking Area? Why are they stacking rocks there? I the little girl able to stack the rocks using The Force? So many questions!

 

[EPCOT-O.G.]

The Bobs have become infamous for their dictates that new (or existing) attractions be infused with Disney IP.

Which is hilarious when you consider that, given how valuable the Star Wars IP is, they did everything they could to eschew the most recognizable and popular aspects of this IP in favor of new and unrelated characters and experiences!

 

[Magicart87]

Isn't planetary environment simulator the Batuu equivalent of Smoking Area? Why are they stacking rocks there? I the little girl able to stack the rocks using The Force? So many questions!

Considering that there appears to be multiple activation stations my guess is yes. Move rocks via magnets or make the water flow again. Maybe. A layover from Moana.

 

[TikibirdLand]

Considering that there appears to be multiple activation stations my guess is yes. Move rocks via magnets or make the water flow again. Maybe.

I like your ideas. I hope so!

 

[MurphyJoe]

Well said. The difference between this video of Walt talking about what is to become Pirates of the Carribean and the video Disney released last night, of the 2 narcissistic hipsters and some guy who looks like his family is being held hostage if he doesn't do this video, sitting at a fast food restaurant esque dinning table are night and day in tone and quality.

That guy is Scott Trowbridge, the creative who led the team for "The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman," at Universal Creative. Might be having some thoughts like "I could've been working on Epic Universe right now instead of this."

I imagine they are talking about these chairs at the "good" tables near the front of the room. They are bought off the rack, but they don't look comfortable. Especially for a space where over half your awake time "on board" is supposed to happen.

It's the low ceiling and the windowless and featureless walls that do that. The space is long and narrow and hemmed in on all sides, like a church basement. It's not attractive, and it certainly doesn't convey "luxury".

Which is odd, because for the past 150 years since the first steamships plied the Atlantic, the dining room of any cruise ship was always the largest public room and most grand and elaborately impressive space on board. But not so in Bob Chapek's universe.

A 21st Century Space Cruiser Dining Room For Upper-Middle Class Rubes Fooled by Bob Chapek.

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Edited the above for space. How about the dining room of a mass market line aiming for Disney's previous demographic? The main dining room on one of Royal Caribbean's ships.

 

[TikibirdLand]

That guy is Scott Trowbridge, the creative who led the team for "The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman," at Universal Creative. Might be having some thoughts like "I could've been working on Epic Universe right now instead of this."



Edited the above for space. How about the dining room of a mass market line aiming for Disney's previous demographic? The main dining room on one of Royal Caribbean's ships.

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Now, THAT's a dining room!

 

[dreday3]

Now, THAT's a dining room!

We've been there, it's pretty impressive in person. I love the main dining room on cruise ships, so glamorous, but seems to be being phased out on the newer ships. Now mostly rotational dining.