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

[Rich T]

"If I knew Star Wars would create so many morons, I never would've made the dumb thing." - George Lucas when discussing the Star Wars fandom

"Promise me you'll never watch Star Wars again." - Sir Alec Guiness (in his autobiography, spoken to a very young SW fan, who left in tears.)

That poor kid...

 

[Rich T]

TOT was my favorite attraction when I was a kid. I LOVED Bellhops who did a lot of "performance theming," Disney's name for when front-line non-entertainment cast members act "in character." Really added to the experience.

Later I worked there and prided myself in this theming. However, we all knew there was a time and a place for this "show." Loading people on the elevator or welcoming them into the library was a perfect place to plus up the guest experience with some deadpan jokes and a creepy smile. Standing at the entrance as a greeter to answer questions about height limits or Fastpass was not something any of us really considered staying in character for. It just angered the guests and made them feel like we are treating them like morons who actually believe they're in 1939.

That's the most perfect example of when *not* to be "in character" I've read yet. Thank you.

 

[Rich T]

Star Tours is not cannon(original STAR TOURS that is, I don't care at all about awful new Star Tours). They claim it takes place after RETURN OF THE JEDI but there is no waay that would make sense since the EMPIRE is still around and they have a fully built Death Star which NEGATES EVERYTHING THAT HAPPENED IN RETURN OF THE JEDI! No, Star Tours is not cannon but a random adventure that is set in the star wars universe that allows you to visit some of it's greatest hits like the Death Star. it is more of the feeling of Star Wars and the sense of adventure it gives that made it a great ride.

The original's backstory was that Star Tours is a shady, poorly-run travel company that set up shop in Tomorrowland because the owners decided it was a great place to find lots of gullible customers. It was the *perfect* way to fold SW into DL. I greatly prefer that original setup.

 

[networkpro]

I never said that. I said that Star Trek is better than Star Wars.

Space Commies vs Market Economy

 

[Phroobar]

You do realize "How The Force Awakens is a remake of A New Hope"

Just like the Rise of Skywalker is a remake of Return of the Jedi.

 

[Phroobar]

Star Tours is not cannon(original STAR TOURS that is, I don't care at all about awful new Star Tours). They claim it takes place after RETURN OF THE JEDI but there is no waay that would make sense since the EMPIRE is still around and they have a fully built Death Star which NEGATES EVERYTHING THAT HAPPENED IN RETURN OF THE JEDI! No, Star Tours is not cannon but a random adventure that is set in the star wars universe that allows you to visit some of it's greatest hits like the Death Star. it is more of the feeling of Star Wars and the sense of adventure it gives that made it a great ride.

Ever hear of a Flux Capacitor?

 

[MisterPenguin]

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...ing-for-your-visit-to-star-wars-galaxys-edge/

 

[Mac Tonight]

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...ing-for-your-visit-to-star-wars-galaxys-edge/

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I found that WAY more hilarious than intended.

 

[Phroobar]

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...ing-for-your-visit-to-star-wars-galaxys-edge/

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The permitted stuff is the kind of thing I would wear to the park. Who wants to wonder around Disneyland dressed as a Stormtrooper? That armor is not fun to get in and out of to use the restroom!

It says light sabers ARE ALLOWED in the park!

 

[The Pho]

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...ing-for-your-visit-to-star-wars-galaxys-edge/

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So as long as you’re in a properly framed photo you’re good to go.

 

[Rich T]

...
It says light sabers ARE ALLOWED in the park!

* in shopping bags

 

[Rich T]

The gentleman in the 3rd "permitted" photo from the left looks like he's good and ready to embarrass his entire family, and loving every minute of it! Go for it, my Good Sir!

 

[DanielBB8]

Weird that you can’t wear a robe over your regular clothes. Maybe find a waist length Jedi robe.

 

[DLR>WDW]

You can dress up in a near-identical outfit as a Cast Member but not wear robes bought in the park? Umm

 

[Bleed0range]

You can dress up in a near-identical outfit as a Cast Member but not wear robes bought in the park? Umm

It’s probably a safety concern with robes.

 

[Kiwiduck]

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...ing-for-your-visit-to-star-wars-galaxys-edge/

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Damn, I'll have to leave my shiny red suit of armour at home for my next trip. I don't find this helpful at all, why is a full on Rey outfit worn by a girl who could be Rey OK but a robe worn over jeans which no one will ever confuse for a CM outfit not OK. Hey Disney execs - Just let people wear robes in the land if they want, you'll sell more robes.

 

[Snow Queen]

Damn, I'll have to leave my shiny red suit of armour at home for my next trip. I don't find this helpful at all, why is a full on Rey outfit worn by a girl who could be Rey OK but a robe worn over jeans which no one will ever confuse for a CM outfit not OK. Hey Disney execs - Just let people wear robes in the land if they want, you'll sell more robes.

They'd rather not clean up the bodies over the summer when people faint in the heat.

 

[MisterPenguin]

It’s probably a safety concern with robes.

Indeed, even for Halloween they're suspicious of robes. Robes get extra security scrutiny and any that touch the ground are forbidden as a tripping hazard. Disney is avoiding all that simply by banning them.

 

[Incomudro]

Indeed, even for Halloween they're suspicious of robes. Robes get extra security scrutiny and any that touch the ground are forbidden as a tripping hazard. Disney is avoiding all that simply by banning them.

Robe entanglement in rides is something I'd imagine Disney would like to avoid.
Many bad outcomes could arise from such a thing.

 

[Rich T]

Who the Efteling would want to wear ROBES at a crowded THEME PARK? Oh, yeah... the same people who want to wait in line for the honor of spending $200 on a Freudian toy.