News Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Historical Construction/Impressions

mickEblu

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No complaints from me, more totally feeling sorry for her. Poor girl! I don't really blame the mom either because this is a new genre. I don't think she had any idea what she was walking into!

Spectacular. Really really amazing. First time in my life that I was just amazed by technology and show. The ride is pretty much perfection. The scale of the thing is massive, yet is remarkably detailed. It adds a more clear plot to the classic Pirates experience. Hats off for the team behind it. The best films have moments that leave you saying "I did not see that coming!" This ride prompted just those sorts of thoughts.

If there's anything I would say to help a video watcher get an idea of what it's like, watch a video of Soarin' and compare it to what you remember from Soarin'. The video may have the details, but lacks the scale. That's what any Pirates video would lack. Just think massive.

The ride has made me rethink all other Disney rides, but I'd be remiss not to mention my experience on PotC Classic since. It held up remarkably well for an attraction that was designed in 1967. Battle for the Sunken Treasure takes an existing formula and moves it forward. The Classic invented it. It amazes me to think about how much they got right. So while I celebrate the new, hats off also for the original will which remains an excellent attraction in its own right. The more lighthearted last scenes remain legendary.

I think domestic fans have a lot to look forward for in the Prison Escape attraction. It should be great!

Nice Review. Sounds awesome! By prison escape your referring to the Star Wars battle escape attraction right?
 

mickEblu

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This rain has not been messing around lately. Hopefully it doesn't undo too much landscaping work.

This wet winter had me thinking a Spring 2019 SWL opening is more realistic. Even without the wet winter I would of had my money on Spring 2019. A project this size, things always happen and that means delays. With that said, if this project does wrap up in 3 years, I think that's pretty impressive.
 

Earl Sweatpants

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This wet winter had me thinking a Spring 2019 SWL opening is more realistic. Even without the wet winter I would of had my money on Spring 2019. A project this size, things always happen and that means delays. With that said, if this project does wrap up in 3 years, I think that's pretty impressive.
Agreed. They're really going to have their work cut out for them.
 

SSG

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This wet winter had me thinking a Spring 2019 SWL opening is more realistic. Even without the wet winter I would of had my money on Spring 2019. A project this size, things always happen and that means delays. With that said, if this project does wrap up in 3 years, I think that's pretty impressive.
A large construction project like this usually has bonuses structured in to the contract for meeting/beating the estimated completion targets. Self-interest being a very good motivator, I wouldn't completely rule out a late 2018 completion date.
 

mickEblu

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A large construction project like this usually has bonuses structured in to the contract for meeting/beating the estimated completion targets. Self-interest being a very good motivator, I wouldn't completely rule out a late 2018 completion date.

I wonder what happens to quality control in a situation like this? To finish months before an estimated or realistic target date. Something has got to give. Do they cut corners? They re already working around the clock right?
 

mickEblu

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Well, I really doubt quality or safety would be compromised. The construction crews will have the option of throwing more resources at the job, whether it's hiring more people, condoning overtime hours, whatever, in order to get it done at the level required by Disney, but if they can't do it then the end date gets pushed back.


Orrrrrrr does the Contractors target date already include a 6 month buffer so then when they actually finish before December 2018 they completed "ahead of time."? ;)

EDIT: I would imagine Disney tells them what the target date is though right?
 
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Phroobar

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Orrrrrrr does the Contractors target date already include a 6 month buffer so then when they actually finish before December 2018 they completed "ahead of time."? ;)

EDIT: I would imagine Disney tells them what the target date is though right?

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SSG

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Orrrrrrr does the Contractors target date already include a 6 month buffer so then when they actually finish before December 2018 they completed "ahead of time."? ;)

EDIT: I would imagine Disney tells them what the target date is though right?
I'm sure that's right and then the contractors say if it's doable. I doubt that reputable contractor will over-promise by too big a margin. Also, I would guess the flip side of earning an early completion bonus is being penalized for finishing late.
 

rle4lunch

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The ride does not use ANY screenz....

although it does make heavy use of screens. ;)

I youtubed the 4k ride thru of it. Pretty awesome. I'm not an advocate for screens (i'm a pilot and those screens me physically ill thru headaches, whereas 'real' rides I'm fine with), but this looks like a pretty decent mix. the materializing person (avoiding spoilers) is pretty cool.
 
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Looks like we missed this update from yesterday!


Pretty cool to see those Imagineers walking along the scaffolding inspecting the rockwork progress. Speaking of which, am I the only one who thinks the ROA project won't be done before the end of the summer season? It looks like they still have a ton of work to do along the river.
 

BrianLo

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Speaking of which, am I the only one who thinks the ROA project won't be done before the end of the summer season? It looks like they still have a ton of work to do along the river.

They do have a lot to do, but look how far they've come in the last 6 months... if they keep the same pace up over the next 6 it should come together.

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Since 6 months ago - all the concrete walls are now poured, most of the fill has returned and 80% of the rock work is sculpted.

Painting, rails, trees, the river basin pour and show scenes are the big tasks for the next 6 months.
 
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They do have a lot to do, but look how far they've come in the last 6 months... if they keep the same pace up over the next 6 it should come together.

Since 6 months ago - all the concrete walls are now poured, most of the fill has returned and 90% of the rock work is sculpted.

Painting, rails, trees and the river basin fill are the big tasks for the next 6 months.

Good point!
 

Old Mouseketeer

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Pretty cool to see those Imagineers walking along the scaffolding inspecting the rockwork progress. Speaking of which, am I the only one who thinks the ROA project won't be done before the end of the summer season? It looks like they still have a ton of work to do along the river.

It depends on what you mean by finished. There is a strong move to have Fantasmic! running as early in the summer as possible. But there is a difference between having the river open for the purposes of the show and having the back side of the river show-ready for guest traffic on the water, island, and train.

My rebel spies tell me that there has been testing of the mapping projections on the Columbia at show speed (which is faster than guest speed). Auditions are scheduled for performers--one interesting note is that performers who are cast must give up all other show approvals for a period of time (like 6 or 12 months--I've heard different numbers). There are some experienced performers who used to be in Fan! who are not auditioning. Another issue is that the Pirates segment on Columbia will be all new stunts and choreography, with the addition of mapping. It sounds great, but will be challenging to prepare.

Meanwhile, Murphy's dragon wings have been spotted unfurled and inflated on a test rig behind the Eat Ticket near TDA.
 

VJ

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My rebel spies tell me that there has been testing of the mapping projections on the Columbia at show speed (which is faster than guest speed).
One of my favorite Disneyland fun facts - the Mark Twain (I assume the Columbia as well) has three speeds: Slow, fast, and "FANTASMIC!"
 

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