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

[Deleted member 107043]

I gotta say I'm kind of over SW Land construction now that the primary view into the land is almost fully obstructed by buildings.

 

[TP2000]

I gotta say I'm kind of over SW Land construction now that the primary view into the land is almost fully obstructed by buildings.

Yes, things are changing quickly as the buildings become giant monoliths of steel and cement.

But like the guys said above, go to the very end of that latest construction video from our lady blogger. That Pluto interaction even warmed by old, calcified heart.

 

[Deleted member 107043]

But like the guys said above, go to the very end of that latest construction video from our lady blogger. That Pluto interaction even warmed by old, calcified heart.

Yes, I saw that. Adorable.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Yes, things are changing quickly as the buildings become giant monoliths of steel and cement.

But like the guys said above, go to the very end of that latest construction video from our lady blogger. That Pluto interaction even warmed by old, calcified heart.

Yes, I saw that. Adorable.

That made my ovaries ache. And I'm a dude.

 

[Disney Irish]

I gotta say I'm kind of over SW Land construction now that the primary view into the land is almost fully obstructed by buildings.

Wait you mean there is still another project going on? I thought GotG and Marvel was the only thing happening?

 

[mickEblu]

Has anyone seen this image from the latest D23 issue. Gives a little bit different perspective than some of the other concept art, especially the big waterfall closest to Frontierland. Also, is it just me or does it look like they shortened the ROA by about 20% in this pic?

I don't think I ever realized that the train would be going under those rock arches.

 

[SSG]

Has anyone seen this image from the latest D23 issue. Gives a little bit different perspective than some of the other concept art, especially the big waterfall closest to Frontierland. Also, is it just me or does it look like they shortened the ROA by about 20% in this pic?

I don't think I ever realized that the train would be going under those rock arches.




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It needs more pipes.

 

[Phroobar]

It needs more pipes.

and cow bell.

 

[ctrlaltdel]

SILA 5/30 update

 

[Curious Constance]

Has anyone seen this image from the latest D23 issue. Gives a little bit different perspective than some of the other concept art, especially the big waterfall closest to Frontierland. Also, is it just me or does it look like they shortened the ROA by about 20% in this pic?

I don't think I ever realized that the train would be going under those rock arches.




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It's a park map, everything is smaller on those so I think that's all it is.

This was posted the other day by @Stevek but until then I'd never noticed the arches either. Another cool addition!

 

[brb1006]

10:35 to the end is a perfect example of what REAL Disney Parks magic is. I always try to explain to people why DLR is so vastly different than WDW and it's things like this that make the differences seem as vast as the physical mileage between the coasts. When WDW made their move to sequester meet-and-greets behind barriers to allow them to become "attractions" that you can queue for, they lost this intangible impromptu magic that can only take place at a real Disney Park. Moments like this are few and far between at WDW due to the physical barriers that exist between the characters and the guests. Everyone who saw the Cast Member in the Pluto costume do this had their day enlightened and these types of encounters happen way more consistently at DLR because the characters are in their "natural habitat" - the streets. Each time I visit Disneyland Resort, I see many examples of this type of special magic. Whether it's Pluto sharing some time with a doppleganger guest, Mary taking a child by the hand at the front gate and walking them back to the Tea Cups for a spin, or extra characters randomly showing up for the "unadvertised" musical chairs (which is already a example of the extra impromptu magic), DLR still delivers to this day a making every day spontaneous and full of surprises. All the while WDW continues to be plagued by micromanagement of your day to unfold exactly according to plan ever mindful of Tic-Toc the Croc to spoil your best laid plans as time catches up with you and spoils months of pre-planning.

What a great find in this video.

As a treat, I will share that the intention for SWL is for this pattern of spontaneous "character" encounters is a planned part of the magic. Guest interaction with Cast Member "characters" inhabiting this exotic spaceport. It will be curious to see if Florida opens with this in operation and if so - can they continue it into the future.

This takes me back to when I first went to WDW back in 2004 and seeing a group of characters walking right past me to prepare for the Share A Dream Come True Parade.

 

[Stevek]

It's a park map, everything is smaller on those so I think that's all it is.

This was posted the other day by @Stevek but until then I'd never noticed the arches either. Another cool addition!

My pic is better because of my amazing thumb.

Oddly enough, the arches were the first thing I noticed. A throwback to Nature's Wonderland.

 

[mickEblu]

It's a park map, everything is smaller on those so I think that's all it is.

This was posted the other day by @Stevek but until then I'd never noticed the arches either. Another cool addition!

Well excuuuuuuuuuse meeee @Stevek

Haha but seriously I had never noticed the large waterfall in any of the concept art and most of the construction photos of trestle/ rock work is near the Critter Country side.

 

[Antaundra]

The settlers cabin is on fire in that new park map!!!!! I really hope that means the cabin will be burning when the river reopens.

 

[britain]

The settlers cabin is on fire in that new park map!!!!! I really hope that means the cabin will be burning when the river reopens.

By jove, you're right!

 

[mickEblu]

So no rainbow caverns?

 

[britain]

So no rainbow caverns?

I never expected any. The first hill in Big Thunder is already the tribute to Rainbow Caverns.

 

[Antaundra]

So no rainbow caverns?

I was actually looking for a cave when I noticed the cabin. I wonder if Rainbow Caverns could be recreated today. Health and building codes are a lot more strict today than they were 40 years ago. Was it safe to breath with the paint continuously splashing in the enclosed cave? Did the paint corrode the pipes over time and leak into the soil? I'm sure the effect was spectacular but I'm also sure there are reasons why the tribute in Big Thunder uses different techniques to approximate the Rainbow Caverns effect.

 

[Old Mouseketeer]

Has anyone seen this image from the latest D23 issue. Gives a little bit different perspective than some of the other concept art, especially the big waterfall closest to Frontierland. Also, is it just me or does it look like they shortened the ROA by about 20% in this pic?

I don't think I ever realized that the train would be going under those rock arches.

Not sure it will. This is just another artist's rendering and may include embellishments and omissions as well as errors in scale/perspective. This depiction tries to include a massive amount of detail. But it still lacks the trees along the river in front of Riverbelle, or most detail of the park between French Market and HM including the fast pass area. And NOS doesn't have the new bridge for Club 33 over the perfume shop.

We should be weeks away from seeing the final result. My rebel spies tell me that most of Big Thunder Trail has been paved, planters are going in and lights are working. Perhaps the biggest item to be completed is the gates on the Frontierland side of the transition from Fantasyland. They were removed completely along with the support and wall on the north side. My guess is that the crane just past the exit to BTMRR is loading show elements and large landscaping into the new Indian Village and nearby.

 

[TP2000]

Not sure it will. This is just another artist's rendering and may include embellishments and omissions as well as errors in scale/perspective. This depiction tries to include a massive amount of detail. But it still lacks the trees along the river in front of Riverbelle, or most detail of the park between French Market and HM including the fast pass area. And NOS doesn't have the new bridge for Club 33 over the perfume shop.

We should be weeks away from seeing the final result. My rebel spies tell me that most of Big Thunder Trail has been paved, planters are going in and lights are working. Perhaps the biggest item to be completed is the gates on the Frontierland side of the transition from Fantasyland. They were removed completely along with the support and wall on the north side. My guess is that the crane just past the exit to BTMRR is loading show elements and large landscaping into the new Indian Village and nearby.

Thank you for the update! All of that is very good news.