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

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That's precisely the point. Why should I have to interrupt the flow of my day at the park to arbitrarily go spend my $$$ at somewhere I really don't want, literally feet away from the turnstyles, because of a half-century old Disney blue law? It's a completely unnecessary inconvenience still in place to honor the wishes of a man who I fully believe would have eventually reversed his stance on it if smoking too many cigarettes had not killed him so early on.

That’s the thing, you don’t have to, nor is Disney obligated to provide alcohol to you, no matter how much you spend on your meal/vacation.

 

[Hatbox Ghostbuster]

No clue. Walt did a lot of things that people should not and do not do in 2018. The man was a creative visionary, but he wasn't a god whose every word should be adhered to and worshipped.



I said "business model." If you do not see how that is different, do some reading on what a business model is and how changing one can have a profound impact on a business' clientele and overall operations.



That's precisely the point. Why should I have to interrupt the flow of my day at the park to arbitrarily go spend my $$$ at somewhere I really don't want, literally feet away from the turnstyles, because of a half-century old Disney blue law? It's a completely unnecessary inconvenience still in place to honor the wishes of a man who I fully believe would have eventually reversed his stance on it if smoking too many cigarettes had not killed him so early on.

And on top of that, if I'm going to drop hundreds of dollars on a nice meal at Blue Bayou, you're GD right I would appreciate having the option of adding a glass of wine to that meal

"No clue."
Do you not see that you just did that though? You refuse to think Walt's actual ideas are good enough to warrant things being the way they are but then immediately wax poetic about what changes he "would" have made.
"I said "business model."
Yes you did say business model. And as far as I can tell, Disneyland's current business model is serving them just fine.
"Why should I have to interrupt the flow of my day at the park to arbitrarily go spend my $$$ at somewhere I really don't want, literally feet away from the turnstyles, because of a half-century old Disney blue law?"
Because that's what Disney wants you to do. That's how places in DTD are likely to keep seeing strong business. Also, lol, its not Disney's fault if you find yourself spending your money at places you really don't want to

 

[dweezil78]

That’s the thing, you don’t have to, nor is Disney obligated to provide alcohol to you, no matter how much you spend on your meal/vacation.

Oh. I didn't realize that, thanks for enlightening me.

Because that's what Disney wants you to do. That's how places in DTD are likely to keep seeing strong business.

If that's what they wanted me to do, then we won't have alcohol in the parks come SWL in 2019. So I guess we'll see!

 

[Hatbox Ghostbuster]

Oh. I didn't realize that, thanks for enlightening me.



If that's what they wanted me to do, then we won't have alcohol in the parks come SWL in 2019. So I guess we'll see!

Nothing would turn me away from SWL faster than drunk SW nerds...

 

[dweezil78]

Nothing would turn me away from SWL faster than drunk SW nerds...

Your assumption that people only drink to get wasted is peculiar.

 

[TROR]

Speaking of Star Wars, Carrie Fisher set to return for Episode IX.

 

[BrianLo]

It's fascinating to me to see some of the strong cultural differences here. The views on alcohol do not translate as well North of the border.

Had Disney been serious about upholding the tradition though, they should not have built a bar. But technically speaking it's outside the Berm so I guess the tradition stands.

 

[Hatbox Ghostbuster]

Your assumption that people only drink to get wasted is peculiar.

No, your Drew Carey avatar is peculiar.

I know people don't only drink to get drunk. I was just making a statement about drunk SW nerds.

 

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Here’s something I hope we can all agree on: the easiest solution would’ve been for them to build SWL elsewhere!

 

[dweezil78]

No, your Drew Carey avatar is peculiar.

I know people don't only drink to get drunk. I was just making a statement about drunk SW nerds.

Well, maybe I am Drew Carey.

 

[Hatbox Ghostbuster]

It's fascinating to me to see some of the strong cultural differences here. The views on alcohol do not translate as well North of the border.

Had Disney been serious about upholding the tradition though, they should not have built a bar. But technically speaking it's outside the Berm so I guess the tradition stands.

More like....they shouldn't have built SWL in the first place....

 

[Hatbox Ghostbuster]

Well, maybe I am Drew Carey.

 

[BrianLo]

Here’s something I hope we can all agree on: the easiest solution would’ve been for them to build SWL elsewhere!

More like....they shouldn't have built SWL in the first place....

I have it on good authority Walt always dreamt of a Yesterday and Tomorrow Frontier Fantasy-Adventure Franchise North of the Rivers of America to finally bring a sensible through-line to his park.

No Toontown though, he hated Toons.


It's all in the book "Sweet Missives Walt Sent me From the Grave" book by Brian. Harper Colins 2019 release. Get it from a shelf near you.

 

[Suspirian]

I'm hoping they add Cannabis Edibles, Imagine Num Num cookies with a bit of cannabis for Adults. mmmmmmm add some Cannabis wine and we have a hit

"Crush's Kush" dispensary coming to Pixar Pier in 2020!

 

[The Mur]

Just a friendly reminder that for over four years, Walt himself operated Beerland Holidayland at his wholesome Disneyland. While not inside the berm, it had direct guest access to the park as quick and easy as it will be to walk under the berm from Frontierland into Galaxy's Edge. Guests who wanted alcohol could just walk over and buy it, and drink it there. Technically it wasn't "inside" the park, but functionally identical to buying a drink in the Cantina and drinking it there.

Walt wanted both the wholesome image of prohibition, and the profits from alcohol sales.

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I can't believe TDA removed a softball field and a circus tent for New Orleans square. Is there nothing they won't do to ruin our experiences and memories!

 

[Old Mouseketeer]

The show is mighty spicy… we thought we oughta warn ya…
Each Chorus girl is a raving beauty, I love my wife, but, oh you cutie!

Wholesome indeed.

OMG. I had forgotten that saloon backdrop. The funniest, though is the earliest days of Golden Horseshoe when the girls had bustles!

 

[Old Mouseketeer]

I can't believe TDA removed a softball field and a circus tent for New Orleans square. Is there nothing they won't do to ruin our experiences and memories!

Worse yet--they replaced the chain link fence and gates at the main entrance for the 25th anniversary in 1980. Oh, the humanity!!!

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

New Orleans Square was certainly a downgrade. As for this Star War land?

"You want to know what my vision is? Dollar signs. Money! I didn't build this park to usher in a new era for themed family entertainment. You think I want to go to the stars? I don't even like to fly! I take trains! I built this park so that I could retire to some tropical island...filled with...naked women. That's Walt Disney! That's his vision!" - Walt Disney

 

[TP2000]

Worse yet--they replaced the chain link fence and gates at the main entrance for the 25th anniversary in 1980. Oh, the humanity!!!

Is that when that finally got replaced? I had always wondered where in the timeline it was, although I do remember it was gone by the big 30th anniversary in 1985.

For the young'uns, this is what the park entry perimeter looked like for the first 25 years; chain link fence. Walt approved it and kept it.

And can you imagine trying to get a 21st century American through those narrow turnstiles? Triggered!

 

[britain]

Let’s see, any Star Wars news? No? OK, moving on...