SSG
Well-Known Member
I wrote about my Rise experience on the other thread, but here are a few random thoughts about GE after my trip last week.
The Land: Disney has done an incredible job creating this land and outpost. It actually feels as though you are on a backwater planet or on the set of one of the movies. Lots of small details to take in that hit all the fanboy g-spots. A+ on how it looks.
Disclaimer: I'm both a Star Wars and Disneyland fan, but I'm firmly wearing the Star Wars hat here. I totally understand the argument that GE does not feel like Disneyland (true), but it does feel like Star Wars, lookswise, at least.
Atmosphere: I'm with the folks saying there needs to be more going on than the Rey, Chewie, Kylo walkarounds. Shows, more characters, more attractions, etc. Hopefully, Rise being a hit loosens Chapek's wallet.
MFSR: OK......I really did not like this ride. Seeing the full sized Falcon outside and the interior later were lump in the throat moments for me, but the ride is just not good. My experience mirrors what several folks on these boards have described: I was a gunner and got to mash an awkwardly placed button when the awkwardly placed light flashed. Really? I couldn't really follow the mission because I had to scan left constantly. They somehow made being in the cockpit of the Falcon boring. That takes some doing.
Shops: I liked the in-world merch, though I get why some people don't. The small size of the marketplace shops and Resistance pop-up stands were awkward with the large crowds. I get that the layout choice fits the theming they were going for but it makes shopping tougher. Dok-Ondar's Den is practically an attraction itself with all the Star Wars items on the walls.
Oga's: Looked great, Rex was cool, bartenders were fine but not a fun experience overall. We had reservations and were told we'd be at the bar. That's fine, but what they do is make you stand behind two people whose 45 minute time limit is almost up and you're supposed to move into that space when they leave. Really? We get to hover? They were also cramming more people around the bar than was comfortable. We had one drink and got out. Probably won't do it again.
Savi's: Yup, I plunked down two hundy to build a lightsaber, and I'm not one bit sorry. It's a great experience for the Star Wars geek, even with the mediocre acting. But at that price, it's unlikely I'll do it again.
All in all, there was plenty I liked in GE. Rise is a good (not great) attraction and I did feel that I was on a Star Wars planet. But Oga's and MF are not good and there needs to be more going on in a land that size and more things to do that don't cost a ton of money.
The Land: Disney has done an incredible job creating this land and outpost. It actually feels as though you are on a backwater planet or on the set of one of the movies. Lots of small details to take in that hit all the fanboy g-spots. A+ on how it looks.
Disclaimer: I'm both a Star Wars and Disneyland fan, but I'm firmly wearing the Star Wars hat here. I totally understand the argument that GE does not feel like Disneyland (true), but it does feel like Star Wars, lookswise, at least.
Atmosphere: I'm with the folks saying there needs to be more going on than the Rey, Chewie, Kylo walkarounds. Shows, more characters, more attractions, etc. Hopefully, Rise being a hit loosens Chapek's wallet.
MFSR: OK......I really did not like this ride. Seeing the full sized Falcon outside and the interior later were lump in the throat moments for me, but the ride is just not good. My experience mirrors what several folks on these boards have described: I was a gunner and got to mash an awkwardly placed button when the awkwardly placed light flashed. Really? I couldn't really follow the mission because I had to scan left constantly. They somehow made being in the cockpit of the Falcon boring. That takes some doing.
Shops: I liked the in-world merch, though I get why some people don't. The small size of the marketplace shops and Resistance pop-up stands were awkward with the large crowds. I get that the layout choice fits the theming they were going for but it makes shopping tougher. Dok-Ondar's Den is practically an attraction itself with all the Star Wars items on the walls.
Oga's: Looked great, Rex was cool, bartenders were fine but not a fun experience overall. We had reservations and were told we'd be at the bar. That's fine, but what they do is make you stand behind two people whose 45 minute time limit is almost up and you're supposed to move into that space when they leave. Really? We get to hover? They were also cramming more people around the bar than was comfortable. We had one drink and got out. Probably won't do it again.
Savi's: Yup, I plunked down two hundy to build a lightsaber, and I'm not one bit sorry. It's a great experience for the Star Wars geek, even with the mediocre acting. But at that price, it's unlikely I'll do it again.
All in all, there was plenty I liked in GE. Rise is a good (not great) attraction and I did feel that I was on a Star Wars planet. But Oga's and MF are not good and there needs to be more going on in a land that size and more things to do that don't cost a ton of money.
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