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

[SWGalaxysEdge]

I had been asking one of my contacts about the elevator system for the AT-At area of RotR. Its at that point of the ride where the 2 paired ride vehicles will go UP to the second floor. Here's what I got from it...

There are elevators on each side that will take the 2 ride vehicles up to the 2nd floor. You can see in this picture, the yellow outlined elevator shaft on the right side. There's a matching elevator/lift on the other side as well. Covered with themed walls when complete.

 

[Disney Irish]

...correct was last month. Was told by my FL contact they filmed "a lot" there.

I think you missed the point. She either works at SW:GE at DL or WDW, not both. That is not how construction works. She doesn't fly across country daily.

So when they say filmed "a lot" there, they likely mean it was filmed completely there and they have had to slipped in a few scene from DLR for filler.

Basically the point of this whole thing is that SW:GE at DLR is not delayed because of the rain at this point.

 

[Disney Irish]

...they have a permit for one of the areas (takes a while to load) - current work being done.
permits.anaheim.net/tm_bin/tmw_cmd.pl?tmw_cmd=statusviewcaseBLD&shl_caseno=BLD2017-01420

Again the basic structure are done, meaning exteriors minus painting and such. Its all the interiors that are being done at this point.

Basically if they haven't done the exteriors at this point, they won't make June and will be opening in Fall with WDW.

 

[lifeisgoodboy]

I had been asking one of my contacts about the elevator system for the AT-At area of RotR. Its at that point of the ride where the 2 paired ride vehicles will go UP to the second floor. Here's what I got from it...

There are elevators on each side that will take the 2 ride vehicles up to the 2nd floor. You can see in this picture, the yellow outlined elevator shaft on the right side. There's a matching elevator/lift on the other side as well. Covered with themed walls when complete.


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This looks kinda dangerous to me. I mean what If a earthquake happens on the ride. I think I will be a little scared going up.

 

[britain]

I had been asking one of my contacts about the elevator system for the AT-At area of RotR. Its at that point of the ride where the 2 paired ride vehicles will go UP to the second floor. Here's what I got from it...

There are elevators on each side that will take the 2 ride vehicles up to the 2nd floor. You can see in this picture, the yellow outlined elevator shaft on the right side. There's a matching elevator/lift on the other side as well. Covered with themed walls when complete.


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Would it be more accurate to say that these are not shafts because they are elevating platforms? Or are they enclosed with walls, and so truly shafts?

 

[DLR>WDW]

Very reminiscent of Transformers’ elevator system

 

[mickEblu]

Very reminiscent of Transformers’ elevator system

Oh no. ☹. But I don’t think so, these shafts are supposedly there to take us up to a second level.

 

[sedati]

I had been asking one of my contacts about the elevator system for the AT-At area of RotR. Its at that point of the ride where the 2 paired ride vehicles will go UP to the second floor. Here's what I got from it...

There are elevators on each side that will take the 2 ride vehicles up to the 2nd floor. You can see in this picture, the yellow outlined elevator shaft on the right side. There's a matching elevator/lift on the other side as well. Covered with themed walls when complete.


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I lack an insider connection, but I don't think the elevators are on opposite sides. I think one is where we've all assumed it was, which will line up with the open hatch on the side of the walker from which troopers will fire down at us. There doesn't seem to be an opening on the opposite side for the vehicle to enter the second level. Also, in your diagram you show the elevator going much higher than I would expect. The showbuilding's second floor lies between the knee and shoulder height of the walkers.
I do believe there will be two lifts, and if we go way back through Bioreconstruct's aerials, we can see where they should be as there are two pits located at the edges of the AT-AT room:

If correct, this would put the second lift (green) facing the AT-AT's heads which would make for a dramatic and imposing view.

 

[MisterPenguin]

If correct, this would put the second lift (green) facing the AT-AT's heads which would make for a dramatic and imposing view.

And the red shaft behind the AT-AT has to deal with its backside. Cue the Figment skunk smell...

 

[jmkb44]

Hello, first time post, long time lurker. Quick question for those that may know. I am planning on doing a quick trip at end of aug from the east cost and was wondering if there have been any rumors about dedicated morning hours. Since I will be going alone, I am trying to figure out if I should pay to stay on site for the possible morning magic access, or hope they use single rider lines even though that is not verified yet. I know disneyworld like the back of my hand but have only been to the land once back in 2009. Also, off topic, but does disney have shuttle buses from the airport to the hotels? I am assuming they do, but wanted confirmation.

 

[BrianLo]

Hello, first time post, long time lurker. Quick question for those that may know. I am planning on doing a quick trip at end of aug from the east cost and was wondering if there have been any rumors about dedicated morning hours. Since I will be going alone, I am trying to figure out if I should pay to stay on site for the possible morning magic access, or hope they use single rider lines even though that is not verified yet. I know disneyworld like the back of my hand but have only been to the land once back in 2009. Also, off topic, but does disney have shuttle buses from the airport to the hotels? I am assuming they do, but wanted confirmation.

Are you going to D23? Just an FYI that it may be busier than expected if your dates overlap.

Generally speaking the extra magic hours pertaining to lands or attractions tend to be a Florida feature. We’ve heard nothing yet and that likely won’t be something until closer to. However if you get Max Pass and rope drop an attraction you should have very little issue doing both in one day without destroying the rest of you DL visit. Do the reverse if going for a second day for a proper walk through both queues.

If it features single rider like we think, you may have a ‘reasonable’ time all around...


At least this is all my hope as I’m also going around the same time....

 

[chadwpalm]

..the last one with the girl taking us on the construction tour...a lot was filmed in Orlando, from what I was told.

Are you referring to the Kristina Dewberry video? The one that starts with this?

And who's LinkedIn page says this?

The same woman who's standing in front of the Galaxy's Edge sign at the DL Frontierland entrance?

And later in the video is standing between the MF show building and the temporary warehouse on the DL GE property?

I just wanted to make clear we are talking about the same video. And no, I'm not shooting the messenger. I respect and appreciate what you are doing for the fan community and are only acting as the middle man, but between this and the rumor that we will enter the queue at the Falcon prop, it's your contact's information that is starting to lose credibility with me.

Not only do I NOT think a lot of this was shot in Orlando......I think NONE of it was.

 

[SWGalaxysEdge]

Are you referring to the Kristina Dewberry video? The one that starts with this?

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And who's LinkedIn page says this?

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The same woman who's standing in front of the Galaxy's Edge sign at the DL Frontierland entrance?

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And later in the video is standing between the MF show building and the temporary warehouse on the DL GE property?

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I just wanted to make clear we are talking about the same video. And no, I'm not shooting the messenger. I respect and appreciate what you are doing for the fan community and are only acting as the middle man, but between this and the rumor that we will enter the queue at the Falcon prop, it's your contact's information that is starting to lose credibility with me.

Not only do I NOT think a lot of this was shot in Orlando......I think NONE of it was.

...all good evidence. I'll go back to him about it...

 

[SWGalaxysEdge]

APOLOGY TO ALL - Ok it is not my sources who are screwing up - it is me.
I looked back at my messages and my DL source was the one who was talking about it (the video) being filmed there.
So sorry - too much going on and too many balls in the air. Not trying to mess you all up. Sorry...please forgive :-(

 

[SWGalaxysEdge]

From a media source of mine (unrelated to my SWGE sources)
"First Look" event coming to #SWGECA - Have been hearing about an upcoming press event at #SWGalaxysEdge at the end of February. I assume we will be getting new details and pictures afterwards. Anyone here been invited and going?

 

[Disney Irish]

Are you referring to the Kristina Dewberry video? The one that starts with this?

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And who's LinkedIn page says this?

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The same woman who's standing in front of the Galaxy's Edge sign at the DL Frontierland entrance?

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And later in the video is standing between the MF show building and the temporary warehouse on the DL GE property?

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I just wanted to make clear we are talking about the same video. And no, I'm not shooting the messenger. I respect and appreciate what you are doing for the fan community and are only acting as the middle man, but between this and the rumor that we will enter the queue at the Falcon prop, it's your contact's information that is starting to lose credibility with me.

Not only do I NOT think a lot of this was shot in Orlando......I think NONE of it was.

Thank you, I didn't think I was crazy.

 

[Burgower1994]

Great aerial view video from fresh baked

 

[chadwpalm]

Great aerial view video from fresh baked

Wow! Really shows how far along they have come.

 

[stonehengedisney]

Already looks better than Pixar Pier when it opened.

 

[shortstop]

How did Fresh Baked get aerial footage?