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Mickeyboof
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Has anyone done Savi’s on both coasts?
Curious if East and West have the same quality “performances.”
Someone said WDW’s builders are equity actors. What are Disneyland’s?
Curious if East and West have the same quality “performances.”
Someone said WDW’s builders are equity actors. What are Disneyland’s?
Mickeyboof
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Speaking of design, why is Disneyland so very dirty??
These new carts are just too dirty.
The first photo is Disney World’s.
The second is Disneyland.
Who is making these decisions- because this is a clear and designed decision. What “story” are they trying to tell?
Why can’t Disney World’s Galaxy’s Edge be the dirty one. Walt’s clean Disneyland does not deserve this.
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Disney Analyst
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Mickeyboof
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I like the “lived in” dirty one better.
Hmm, why’s that! I’m curious.
Side note: Disneyland’s are way better in general because the droids are quite alive. This whole week, I never saw Disney World’s droids moving, talking or lighting up.
Disney Analyst
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I don’t know. I’m used to everything being pristine in real life and at Disneyland. I consider AK onenof
My favourite parks, and most gorgeously themed state side; as I feel I am truly somewhere foreign, somewhere different.
At the Disneyland resort, everything is mostly sort of perfect. I find the thematic placemaking of a “lived in”, history filled but imperfect and grungy world interesting.
mickEblu
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Natalie Price and Her counterparts
mickEblu
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Because the shiny ones wouldn’t make sense in the war torn gun blasted slums of Batuu.
Mickeyboof
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World’s are worn and blasted. They’re just not dirty.
mickEblu
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I see. Well that’s splittin hairs ain’t it? Lol. To me it’s all the same. I don’t like the aesthetic choices for the village to begin with. Now they re just following suit.
Seems some people don't like sand.
D.Silentu
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Well, I have finally been to the Galaxy’s Edge and I want to say thanks to all who gave me advice for my visit. In short summary: I liked it.
I have had months to drink in the criticisms of the land and in retrospect they may have helpfully framed my expectations. Many of the complaints voiced here are accurate, especially on the thin presence of live entertainment. Even so, I couldn’t help but be swept up in the aesthetic that has been familiar to me since childhood. The sights and even the sounds really did take me to that galaxy far away. I think my favorite moment was examining a shop when Chewbacca happened to wander inside. Perhaps an atypical happening, but it speaks to the growth potential within the land.
On a similar note, I had dealings with three cast members and they seemed to embrace their roles. This led to another highlight of the day: me questioning the durability of a lightsaber for sale, only to be admonished for using that term, then watching the cast member furiously whacking the blade on the counter as a demonstration! I best liked the ronto restaurant, the pet shop, and both the X-Wing and the Millenium Falcon. I am sure there are dozens of unnoticed details waiting for me on my next visit.
I also very much enjoyed the Millennium Falcon ride. The queue left me feeling somewhat neutral until coming upon the phenomenal Hondo animatronic; I wish I could have spent more time in that room. Equally impressive was the holding room on the Falcon and I loved that we are able to mill about. As for the ride experience, I was fortunate to be in the company of first timers. The resulting chaos had me laughing just about the entire time! By the end, as Hondo dressed us down, we were cheering and exchanging high fives! I can understand why some would not care for such an experience, but I walked off with a big smile on my face.
I don’t want to spend much time on a progress report for the land, as I’ve said most needed improvements are common knowledge here at this point. However, reflecting upon my visit I had to make the most obvious comparisons to Wizarding World. By my estimation, the only superior elements at Universal are the wands, butterbeer, and the choirs. Producing equivalents to these amount to simple adjustments; I really don’t feel there is much of a gap in quality between the lands. Of course, I do hope improvements are made over time, but I feel that they really have taken their first step into a larger world.
I have had months to drink in the criticisms of the land and in retrospect they may have helpfully framed my expectations. Many of the complaints voiced here are accurate, especially on the thin presence of live entertainment. Even so, I couldn’t help but be swept up in the aesthetic that has been familiar to me since childhood. The sights and even the sounds really did take me to that galaxy far away. I think my favorite moment was examining a shop when Chewbacca happened to wander inside. Perhaps an atypical happening, but it speaks to the growth potential within the land.
On a similar note, I had dealings with three cast members and they seemed to embrace their roles. This led to another highlight of the day: me questioning the durability of a lightsaber for sale, only to be admonished for using that term, then watching the cast member furiously whacking the blade on the counter as a demonstration! I best liked the ronto restaurant, the pet shop, and both the X-Wing and the Millenium Falcon. I am sure there are dozens of unnoticed details waiting for me on my next visit.
I also very much enjoyed the Millennium Falcon ride. The queue left me feeling somewhat neutral until coming upon the phenomenal Hondo animatronic; I wish I could have spent more time in that room. Equally impressive was the holding room on the Falcon and I loved that we are able to mill about. As for the ride experience, I was fortunate to be in the company of first timers. The resulting chaos had me laughing just about the entire time! By the end, as Hondo dressed us down, we were cheering and exchanging high fives! I can understand why some would not care for such an experience, but I walked off with a big smile on my face.
I don’t want to spend much time on a progress report for the land, as I’ve said most needed improvements are common knowledge here at this point. However, reflecting upon my visit I had to make the most obvious comparisons to Wizarding World. By my estimation, the only superior elements at Universal are the wands, butterbeer, and the choirs. Producing equivalents to these amount to simple adjustments; I really don’t feel there is much of a gap in quality between the lands. Of course, I do hope improvements are made over time, but I feel that they really have taken their first step into a larger world.
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Professortango1
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Maybe it has been answered previously, but does anyone know why WDW's Falcon and other ships don't seem to be behind barriers like their DL counterparts?
TROR
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The Falcon's behind barriers in Florida (bottom picture).
Ismael Flores
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I actually enjoy the realism of the land and wish Disney did some more of it. The land is not dirty but nicely aged every scratch and spot has a story behind it.
i have traveled the world and places like Dubhai which is a dream for some to visit is probably the most boring and lifeless cities. yes it has architecture that is quite impressive but it feels cold. Compare that to places like Morroco, India, Sri Lanka- places that have unkept building showing life and history. you wander thru the streets and fall in live with everything. broken windows, unkept wiring, damage in walls it all has a story that helps you connect with the people, the wars, the struggles and the strength to survive.
Its the kind of thing that makes you want to keep going back and discover more- learn how to embrace its people then come home and talk about it.
I do not think that Batuu is the place that would work if everything was cleaned up and sprinkled with fairy dust. The land needs to show some of its history, its struggles and try and connect you to its people.
I actually think that they held back a bit to much when it came to theming especially in the market place and the side path near it. The place needs a little more clutter
maybe some impromptu vender that just happens to show up with his/cart of goods and sets up shop in a rickety tent and tries to sell you some-of its wears. This is the kind of entertainment that would really add tot he atmosphere and make the land feel more livable and real.
If Disney wants to make this place real then give us the chaos that is present in the places that they took inspiration from and fit it to the Disney theme park rules. DAK. seems to do that wonderfully
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TROR
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I agree, which is why Galaxy's Edge does not belong in Disneyland. It conflicts with Disneyland's goal. I'm cool with it for DHS but Disneyland's is a bust.
Travel Junkie
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I wish it would have gone in DCA. Carsland, Star Wars, and Marvel would make it pretty intriguing park.
Mac Tonight
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That would have necessitated a park rebrand. Iger's Toybox Adventure.
ProjectXBlog
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i’ve been on a handful of times and can honestly say i have no memory of a title being given à la “space ranger spin”