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

[Earl Sweatpants]

copied this from Micechat. The pit is ever-expanding.

 

[Phroobar]

When are they going to put the Sarlac in?

 

[Earl Sweatpants]

When are they going to put the Sarlac in?

Early March by my guesstimation.

 

[Deleted member 107043]

There would have been a large fence and lots of trees.

In the early '60s?

 

[TP2000]

I'm trying to remember what was in this location back in the 70's. I believe it was the RV camp grounds next to the DL Hotel. There would have been a large fence and lots of trees. I don't know if you could see the Matterhorn from there.

Vacationland was right about where the tram loading area is, on what was then West Street but is now Disneyland Drive. I'm sure you could see into the park, at least the taller mountains, from Vacationland.

As for the pit in Star Wars Land, it's getting very deep. Judging by photos and the scale of trucks around it, it's at least 30 feet deep, if not deeper.

 

[Earl Sweatpants]

Video shot 10-06. Different source than usual, so watch on mute if you don't wanna hear commentary.

 

[Earl Sweatpants]

Our lady is back!

 

[Deleted member 107043]

It appears that construction on the new riverfront path next to the Hungry Bear is already underway.

 

[Phroobar]

So we are going to see a zillion tourists walking along the river and in front of the Hunger Bear as we go into unexplored wilderness?

 

[mickEblu]

So we are going to see a zillion tourists walking along the river and in front of the Hunger Bear as we go into unexplored wilderness?

I was always hoping for the path to go somewhere between Pooh and hungry bear for this reason. Not sure if that's even feasible though. I'm thinking the views from the top floor won't be so bad. However, the whole ambiance on the bottom floor will be completely gone.

Growing up, the Hungry Bear was my favorite restaurant at Disneyland because of it being located right on the river/ the duck feeding/ and how it made you feel that you were on the edge of the wilderness.

...then I got older and realized the food sucked.

 

[yookeroo]

I like their fried green tomato sandwich. And the sweet potato fries.

 

[mickEblu]

I like their fried green tomato sandwich. And the sweet potato fries.

Haven't tried the fried green tomato sandwich. I heard it's good though. Not sure when they started offering that. For the longest time, it seemed like all they offered were subpar burgers and chicken sandwiches.

 

[GiveMeTheMusic]

I like their fried green tomato sandwich. And the sweet potato fries.

Haven't tried the fried green tomato sandwich. I heard it's good though. Not sure when they started offering that. For the longest time, it seemed like all they offered were subpar burgers and chicken sandwiches.

They dropped it from the Hungry Bear menu awhile back and put a smaller $19 version on the menu at Cafe Orleans. Hashtag magical!

 

[mickEblu]

I had the Fried green tomato sandwich at Ralph Brennan's. Wasn't a huge fan

 

[BrianLo]

So we are going to see a zillion tourists walking along the river and in front of the Hunger Bear as we go into unexplored wilderness?

I am very curious to see how this is handled. The MiceAge map clearly shows the rockwork ending where it does but the path needs to at least go under the train tracks.

They did allude to trees, a lot of trees. So maybe we'll get a forest and a good old dirt berm in between hungry bear and where the battle show building starts

 

[mickEblu]

I am very curious to see how this is handled. The MiceAge map clearly shows the rockwork ending where it does but the path needs to at least go under the train tracks.

They did allude to trees, a lot of trees. So maybe we'll get a forest and a good old dirt berm in between hungry bear and where the battle show building starts

I'm hoping for lots of trees and that the path quickly veers away from the river after passing Hungry Bear.

 

[Deleted member 107043]

I am very curious to see how this is handled. The MiceAge map clearly shows the rockwork ending where it does but the path needs to at least go under the train tracks.

Just guessing, but looking at the screenshot I posted I'm assuming that the elevated RR tracks will cross from behind The Hungry Bear and run to the concrete wall in the distance, which of course will be transformed into the rock landscaping as shown in the concept art. The guest pathway will go straight ahead to the left of the wall into SW Land. In fact, if you look closely the ground has been graded and leveled heading in that direction.

 

[Old Mouseketeer]

So we are going to see a zillion tourists walking along the river and in front of the Hunger Bear as we go into unexplored wilderness?

Well, let's look at this quantitatively...
If you go up-river on the Mark Twain, Columbia, or Canoe (RIP Keel Boats) you would observe many dozen or even a couple of hundred diners at Hungry Bear (not to mention travelers seeking the restrooms), with clever comments and observations from your cast members driving your conveyance. After SWL opens, you may see two or three times as many. Oh, boo hoo...the illusion is shattered. I no longer believe that I am really on a rustic, pristine, unexplored American river more than a century ago. Whatever am I to do?

Seriously, there is no comparison between the theming in 1955 and now. Can you say "dirt"? The term "immersive" is relative. What Walt offered on opening day was remarkable because it had never been seen before. But it was a far cry from the standard we hold his parks to today.

 

[britain]

Well, let's look at this quantitatively...

I think the point was that a relatively quiet corner of the park will no longer be as quiet. That's valid.

 

[Old Mouseketeer]

I think the point was that a relatively quiet corner of the park will no longer be as quiet. That's valid.

Point taken. Eating at Hungry Bear is about the most quiet and relaxing you can find.