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

[180º]

We have aerials!

Courtesy of NearMap and MiceChat.

https://micechat.com/203028-star-wars-land-update-with-aerial-photos/

 

[Disney Analyst]

Now we can see those blue tarps we're like protecting those trees while they sprayed concrete? Amazing aerials.

 

[Ismael Flores]

In those aerial photos, there is a building on the far right side of the construction. The somewhat "L" shaped building is linked to the other buildings with a catwalk on roof.

Anyone know if this is just a backstage building and will the large piece of dirt area that is getting pipes put in also backstage area? It would be interesting if it is actually a guest area with a nice detailed court area.

 

[TROR]

Wow that's giant. Looks so much bigger than WDW's.

 

[Disney Analyst]

Wow that's giant. Looks so much bigger than WDW's.

You had to do it.

 

[Hatbox Ghostbuster]

You had to do it.

Unfunny jokes are still unfunny

 

[Disney Analyst]

Unfunny jokes are still unfunny

Walt rolled his eyes from the grave.

 

[britain]

It's neat to see trees have been planted on the inside of Galaxy's Edge too!

 

[Disney Irish]

It's neat to see trees have been planted on the inside of Galaxy's Edge too!

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Only if those are Bantuu trees, because you know thematic integrity....

 

[TP2000]

Here's a nice big one, although it still cuts off the western entrance from Critter Country at the lower left hand corner. https://micechat.com/203028-star-wars-land-update-with-aerial-photos/

July, 2018

 

[Disney Irish]

Here's a nice big one, although it still cuts off the western entrance from Critter Country at the lower left hand corner. https://micechat.com/203028-star-wars-land-update-with-aerial-photos/

July, 2018

 

[britain]

Here's a nice big one, although it still cuts off the western entrance from Critter Country at the lower left hand corner. https://micechat.com/203028-star-wars-land-update-with-aerial-photos/

Terrific! Thanks!

 

[ThemeParkTraveller]

What is that long and narrow building southwest of the Battle Escape show building? Doesn't appear to be present in the DHS version.

 

[TP2000]

As I've long suspected (and mentioned), as newer photos come in you can see that the approach paths and entry areas for this land use more land at Disneyland compared to DHS. The central area of the lands look to be identical, but it's the entry areas that differ the most, especially the extra land on the western end from Critter Country to the Battle Escape ride. You can also see how this was obviously designed first for Disneyland, then shoehorned in to DHS at a later date.

That said, the central marketplace area in front of the MF ride looks.... really cramped. Can you imagine the crowds and gridlock this will create next summer? It will make the alleys of New Orleans Square seem like a giant shopping mall by comparison.

https://micechat.com/203028-star-wars-land-update-with-aerial-photos/

 

[TP2000]

What is that long and narrow building southwest of the Battle Escape show building? Doesn't appear to be present in the DHS version.

That's the Fantasmic! boat storage barn that is buried under the berm. It is accessed via the hidden portal behind the waterfall along the railroad trestle before you get to the Indian Village.

Fantasmic boats and barges enter through the A-frame under the trestle, after they turn off the waterfall.

 

[mickEblu]

As I've long suspected (and mentioned), as newer photos come in you can see that the approach paths and entry areas for this land use more land at Disneyland compared to DHS. The central area of the lands look to be identical, but it's the entry areas that differ the most, especially the extra land on the western end from Critter Country to the Battle Escape ride. You can also see how this was obviously designed first for Disneyland, then shoehorned in to DHS at a later date.

That said, the central marketplace area in front of the MF ride looks.... really cramped. Can you imagine the crowds and gridlock this will create next summer? It will make the alleys of New Orleans Square seem like a giant shopping mall by comparison.

https://micechat.com/203028-star-wars-land-update-with-aerial-photos/

Actually. I don’t think you ve mentioned this before.

Lol

 

[Disney Irish]

Actually. I don’t think you ve mentioned this before.

Lol

Yes, but its still good every time he posts it....

 

[mickEblu]

Yes, but its still good every time he posts it....

Agreed.

 

[Curious Constance]

He was commenting that the Disneyland walkways are tight though, wasn't he? Not that WDWs is smaller compared to DL.

 

[wityblack]

A few things of note:
This octagon will have the Tie Fighter above it, the difference in the terrain makes me think there will be effects under it.

There's an interesting terrain change between the village and forest.

I believe this is where the Resistance X-Wing will go, based on the model.

There's an interesting shadow between the large dome and the landing pad.