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

[Coaster Lover]

As for why WDW over DLR, I assume it was a coin flip decision.

Could also be that whatever the change was was faster to implement because whatever needed correcting hadn't been completed at WDW but had been completed at WDW. I guess it's also possible that WDW had more personnel to throw at the issue diverting people from MMRR. Further, WDW is currently in the process of building three trackless attractions, they may have simply had the expertise on site. Not sure if any/all of those are true... just conjecturing...

 

[britain]

What's more interesting to me is that they announced it now instead of D23 next month. I mean why announce it now, that is the part that is odd.

As for why WDW over DLR, I assume it was a coin flip decision.

It's because it's relatively downer news. It's perfect for a press-release 6 months prior, but up on stage it would elicit some Awwws or Booos. Especially since everyone would be hoping that it would be "any day now" at DL.

 

[Disney Analyst]

It's because it's relatively downer news. It's perfect for a press-release 6 months prior, but up on stage it would elicit some Awwws or Booos. Especially since everyone would be hoping that it would open at DL "any day now".

It’s all very disappointing. Can they fire Chapek now?

 

[Disney Irish]

It's because it's relatively downer news. It's perfect for a press-release 6 months prior, but up on stage it would elicit some Awwws or Booos. Especially since everyone would be hoping that it would open at DL "any day now".

That I don't buy, I'm sorry. Its still going to be brought up at D23 anyways especially now because there are dates attached.

 

[Coaster Lover]

Its still going to be brought up at D23 anyways especially now because there are dates attached.

Agreed. I assume they announced it now in hopes that it's not too late to still convince people to book vacations at WDW for Dec/Jan. If you wait another month and a half before making such announcements, it may be too late for people to plan vacations in that time. Maybe at D23 they announce passholder previews at WDW for RotR or some contest to be the first to experience RotR?

 

[Disney Irish]

I have to say I am let down by this. I bought a pass in June so I could ride this one with the expectation of the fall opening (that Disney themselves said) being honest. I will still be able to go on it for a decent amount of time, but having the opening of the major ride 9 months after the land opened is a bit of a letdown.

Where did Disney actually say ROTR would be opening in Fall? It sounds more like you believed a rumor instead of what Disney actually said, which was "later this year".

 

[socaljoeyb]

I have to say I am let down by this. I bought a pass in June so I could ride this one with the expectation of the fall opening (that Disney themselves said) being honest. I will still be able to go on it for a decent amount of time, but having the opening of the major ride 9 months after the land opened is a bit of a letdown.

Same thoughts here...

 

[Mac Tonight]

2020 is a major disappointment. This is supposed to be Iger's legacy project. Funny.

But hey, at least the ride poster looks impressive.

 

[Disney Irish]

Agreed. I assume they announced it now in hopes that it's not too late to still convince people to book vacations at WDW for Dec/Jan. If you wait another month and a half before making such announcements, it may be too late for people to plan vacations in that time. Maybe at D23 they announce passholder previews at WDW for RotR or some contest to be the first to experience RotR?

That is the only reason I can see it being announced now, try to get more Dec/Jan bookings for WDW.

The DLR portion was just a tack on, because if they didn't include it everyone would be up in arms. My opinion anyways.

 

[mickEblu]

Who says Disney is officially announcing anything about ROTR before D23? I take that info in the tweet of "real soon" to mean that we'll likely get an update at D23.

If anything I'd imagine they'd announce the same thing they always have about ROTR, "coming later this year" at D23 next month. D23 happens the week before DHS opens their SW:GE.

So looks like you re wrong... again. Lol. It’s like deja vu. This wait and see approach doesn’t seem to work for you. Join the “where there’s smoke there’s fire” team.

 

[BasiltheBatLord]

Wow @ that delay. Guess I'm not going to DLR this year.

Also I am really intrigued by what's being announced at D23 if not this.

 

[Coaster Lover]

But hey, at least the ride poster looks impressive.

Much agreed... VERY nice!

 

[flynnibus]

Maybe Disney is looking to get that 'crowds are crazy!!' press at WDW that they missed out on at Disneyland.

 

[Disney Irish]

So looks like you re wrong... again. Lol. It’s like deja vu. This wait and see approach doesn’t seem to work for you. Join the “where there’s smoke there’s fire” team.

And how did I know you were going to bring this up. Yes I was wrong, it was an opinion they would save it for D23 next month. Big whoop....

I'm not sure what you mean about the wait and see approach doesn't work for me.

 

[Mac Tonight]

I'll predict that at d23 they'll unveil "new footage" of the on-board portion to whet guests appetites. I don't expect there to be a full breakdown of whats behind the delays. But some PR mumbo jumbo about how the team has put in every effort to ensure guests have "the most out of this galaxy experience!"

 

[Coaster Lover]

Maybe Disney is looking to get that 'crowds are crazy!!' press at WDW that they missed out on at Disneyland.

I'd imagine that Christmas Week + RotR = 4+ hour lines (if not longer)...

 

[mickEblu]

And how did I know you were going to bring this up. Yes I was wrong, it was an opinion.

I'm not sure what you mean about the wait and see approach doesn't work for me.

Hahah I purposely waited until after the announcement was made today to respond. You seem to be very cautious with trusting any information unless it comes from Disney. We are part of a community here that includes insiders or just folks who have inside information. When I hear a rumor around here I tend to believe it (unless it’s ridiculous) as history has indicated they are right more often than not, at least the last few years. Through my life experience I’ve come to realize that where there is smoke there is usually fire.

 

[TROR]

I never trusted rumors until Mission Breakout actually happened. Now no matter how stupid it is there's a chance.

 

[shambolicdefending]

Weren't some DLR insiders saying the suits had promised not to force the RotR opening during the Christmas rush?

I mean, the thing's likely to be about as reliable as Rocket Rods at first. Make the cheap APs suffer through all the downtime drama.

 

[Disney Irish]

Hahah I purposely waited until after the announcement was made today to respond. You seem to be very cautious with trusting any information unless it comes from Disney. We are part of a community here that includes insiders or just folks who have inside information. When I hear a rumor around here I tend to believe it (unless it’s ridiculous) as history has indicated they are right more often than not, at least the last few years. Through my life experience I’ve come to realize that where there is smoke there is usually fire.

Nothing against our insiders here, they are all very well informed and provide a wealth of information for us all, but nothing is done until announced officially from Disney. And even then its not a for sure thing.

So yes I've learned to be cautious with believing something because I've been burned too many times with rumors from "insiders" from many sites over the years.

However as far as ROTR opening dates I don't think I ever questioned any particular opening date rumor.