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

[Sirwalterraleigh]

So, $200 bucks to build a lightsaber x 14 participants = $2,800 per cycle.

Disney is probably shooting for 3 cycles per hour (15 minute show; clearing the crowd; seating a new group) = $8,400 per hour.

A 16 hour day (open 8:00 to midnight) = $134,400 per day.

How can I get into the lightsaber business?

Do you think this price is gonna hold?

I do not. I thinking they are overstating the desire to lay that kinda money on something that has been sold in every store for 25 years without pause.
And no - it’s not an “experience”...it’s hyper retail

 

[Old Mouseketeer]

I loved this attraction. It was managed by Cedar Fair, so I got to do some walkthroughs before opening, while they were testing things, and doing cast prep.

I only got to ride the original attraction once in 1999. I really liked it. I wish I would have gone back to experience the Borg.

 

[Mickeyboof]

The new know before you go video is cute and all, but how does one get their 8am reservation two hours beforehand at Launch Bay..?

I can’t imagine they’re opening Main Street and the Launch Bay at 6am for this.

It’s insanely frustrating how they just drop information with major logic holes.

Will 8am wristband pickup be in the esplanade? Or inside the park? Anyone got info? Thanks!!

 

[flynnibus]

I wonder where you got this picture. Maybe you got this picture on page 659.

Sorry dude... the awareness and posting of that long predates you. Learn to know what to fight for...

 

[MisterPenguin]

Don't they teach page 659 in schools anymore?

 

[kevlightyear]

Here are some more goodies I've uncovered.EDIT: added spoiler tags

Spoiler: Images

EDIT: I think below is the entrance to ROTR

 

[TROR]

Doesn’t look very jovial

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Doesn’t look very jovial

Certainly doesn't look like Disneyland.

 

[VJ]

First images from the queue of Smuggler's Run? Another exclusive I found in the latest Play Disney Parks app files.

"Under the bird"
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"Hangar Entrance"
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The real Millennium Falcon doesn't have lights embedded on its underside!!! Immersion RUINED!!!!!

 

[TROR]

The real Millennium Falcon doesn't have lights embedded on its underside!!! Immersion RUINED!!!!!

Ackshully...

 

[kevlightyear]

Keeping both threads updated--

Some more from the app:
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Saving the best for last...

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

Here are some more goodies I've uncovered. I apologize if I should be putting these behind spoiler tags. Although I suppose if you want to avoid spoilers, this thread is not the best place to go.

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EDIT: I think below is the entrance to ROTR
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Great pictures...looks like the detail is there

Now let’s see if the rides/crowds are overwhelmed and a detriment...

 

[chadwpalm]

The real Millennium Falcon doesn't have lights embedded on its underside!!! Immersion RUINED!!!!!

Whatever you say.

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

Ah, Star Wars. Where people just go out into space in their normal clothes and one of those little airplane oxygen masks.

 

[VJ]

Whatever you say.

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most of my posts are either snark-filled satire or super-serious personal opinions, there is no inbetween

 

[Phroobar]

Ah, Star Wars. Where people just go out into space in their normal clothes and one of those little airplane oxygen masks.

Unlike star trek were people beam down to any planet in normal clothes and no little airplane oxygen mask.

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

They can scan to see if it's an M class planet capable of supporting life.

Star Trek is just better.

 

[drod1985]

Do you think this price is gonna hold?

I do not. I thinking they are overstating the desire to lay that kinda money on something that has been sold in every store for 25 years without pause.
And no - it’s not an “experience”...it’s hyper retail

Replica FX Sabers from Hasbro or Disney usually retail for $150. Kylo’s saber retails for about $179.

So the $50 leap gets you the experience and the customization element. I don’t think it’s that far of a leap for the market that’s buying these types of sabers anyway.

But lowering the price, as you’re suggesting, will open it up to a broader market for sure. Time will tell.

 

[Phroobar]

They can scan to see if it's an M class planet capable of supporting life.

Star Trek is just better.

Because every planet is an M class planet with fake rocks and a red sky. At least in star wars if you wear a red shirt your not automatically dead.

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

They knew the risks when they became security guards on the Federation flagship.