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News Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Historical Construction/Impressions
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THE 1HAPPY HAUNT
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It is because the land is built and ready to go minus the RISE attraction.
I understand the other reason for the reservations is that the land is opening early and many of the annual passes were not set to be blocked out until late June when it was first expected to open. So reservations will keep it manageable at opening when the cast members will first struggle with the challenges of a new land!
THE 1HAPPY HAUNT
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I could see that to a ceratin extent. I still don't think it is a early opening. it is the land is built and ready to go. I think they expected to have RISE running at this time but ran into issues, so they are going to go ahead without it. very similar to when toon town opened and CARTOON SPIN was not ready to be opened yet and opened up much later after the land did. I don't see galaxy edge as opening early.
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Totally. Just so mind blowing how close we are. We’re only used to seeing the construction updates in DHS.
THE 1HAPPY HAUNT
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it is cool Disneyland is getting a official new land. I'm not one of those who hate this on principal because "STAR WARS does not belong at DISNEYLAND". That is not me. I do think when you have a land geared towards one single IP you limit yourself to the type of ride experiences you can have in the land. I mean Adventureland and New Orleans Square work because you can have jungle cruise and Indy next to each other and Pirates and Mansion next to each other. so that is a little off putting. I mainly have an issues with what era they decided to set the land in and in some of the execution but that's all. I hope it is a success and I look forward to visiting it one day. I remember when TOONTOWN first opened, and it was sooo packed. I think they learned their lesson since then, hence the reservation system to control capacity during the first couple of months.
I know, I've been saying all along the "interaction" would only be slightly more than Space, and it was being ridiculously overblown.
That's not much different than the face M&Gs. Talk to Jasmine about planes and she won't know what you're talking about: "Is that a flying carpet made from metals?" The ones from old times will pretend to not to know what a cell phone is: "Is that a magic portraiture device?" They'll pretend that you never even said the word "Epcot."
Bioreconstruct went to California!
And looks like got permission to go through the "no fly zone."
Snow Queen
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SuddenStorm
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Movielover
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The only difference is those are face characters that go through stupid amount of casting and rehearsal before becoming the character, and usually have a acting history. Where as it sounds like all the front line CM in SW:GE will be "in character" which is very similar to the HP lands in Universal. It may be tough for some of them to stay in character 100% of the time.
ThistleMae
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I do hope the ride is super awesome, and that the hype is more accurate than not. I didn't believe that FOP could be as cool as it is. I was pleasantly surprised and feel it's the best ride I've ever been on...by far! So can't wait to hear from all the folks who get to experience it. I'm sure the land will be unique and that in itself is a draw. So far, my favorite themed area is Harry Potter. I just feel so immersed just walking around, especially at night. If they do an amazing job with SWGE, I will be in heaven!
Stevek
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If you know the ride requires interaction but don’t want to participate, why would you go on it? The experience you want doesn’t exist.
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SSG
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More on building your own lightsaber at Savi's
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...s-galaxys-edge/?CMP=SOC-DPFY19Q3wo0425190045A
Mostly backstory and old info, but it confirms "up to 14 builders at a time to choose their crystal and craft their lightsaber."
So, figure three sessions per hour, that's 42 builders per hour. Depending on how long the park is open between 500-600 people per day can do this. For what will be a hugely popular experience.
What will the tariff be on this? Gotta be huge.
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...s-galaxys-edge/?CMP=SOC-DPFY19Q3wo0425190045A
Mostly backstory and old info, but it confirms "up to 14 builders at a time to choose their crystal and craft their lightsaber."
So, figure three sessions per hour, that's 42 builders per hour. Depending on how long the park is open between 500-600 people per day can do this. For what will be a hugely popular experience.
What will the tariff be on this? Gotta be huge.
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Stevek
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People will eat this up initially. Over time, yeah, could easily be a problem price wise but I think the first year or so it will be very popular. Disneyland fanbase in particular has shown they will pretty much buy anything Disney puts out there...Star Wars will be the extra draw. I imagine all of the bloggers/vloggers will be proudly showing theirs come May 31st.
SSG
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I see you are not familiar with the custom lightsaber crowd (lucky you). A good custom job with light and sound can easily go for $500. $120 for a hilt you build yourself, along with a unique Star Wars experience would be a bargain. I think even the more casual fan would pay more for this.