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

[Professortango1]

They executed the wrong location.

Nothing wrong with the location. We've been through this. Only older fanbois are complaining "iT sHoUld bE TAtOoinE!" whereas the average Disney park guest likes the look of the land, but finds it boring because there isn't enough to see and do.

 

[Snow Queen]

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More then just paint, some construction differences. Different textures, noticed some lights placed differently.

I think I prefer Disneyland’s tbh.

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Thanks for this link, it's really nice to see photos of the smaller areas. I quite like the way WDW decided to lay out the starfighters, but I'm surprised to find I like the Disneyland rockwork better. WDW has more distinct colours, but maybe it's just because I've gotten used to the Disneyland colours, but the WDW rockwork just looks like it was freshly rained on to me.

 

[DanielBB8]

Nothing wrong with the location. We've been through this. Only older fanbois are complaining "iT sHoUld bE TAtOoinE!" whereas the average Disney park guest likes the look of the land, but finds it boring because there isn't enough to see and do.

We can keep going at it. There’s nothing to do because there’s nothing familiar with it.

 

[Disney Analyst]

Thanks for this link, it's really nice to see photos of the smaller areas. I quite like the way WDW decided to lay out the starfighters, but I'm surprised to find I like the Disneyland rockwork better. WDW has more distinct colours, but maybe it's just because I've gotten used to the Disneyland colours, but the WDW rockwork just looks like it was freshly rained on to me.

I’m with you.

 

[DanielBB8]

The backstory is what I gathered from the land itself. They executed that story with the design of the land. However it just feels like an empty set because the land is missing actors. I can walk around on the Universal backlot and be in love with the stories the sets invoke, but without performers helping to make these locations come alive, it just seems like a postcard.

These locations would be a live without performers if you’re familiar with the location. The actors would have appeared in the movies so you’ll know what’s going on. You would have been there. This is definitely an empty set. They haven’t filmed there. They might never.

 

[Professortango1]

We can keep going at it. There’s nothing to do because there’s nothing familiar with it.

I'm familiar with Tarzan, that doesn't mean there's things to do in Tarzan's Treehouse. Being familiar with locations doesn't equate to being more to do. That was DCA's mistake with recreating parts of California without actual attractions. "Oh, I recognize that! Cool! Now, do you actually have anything to do here? Nope...okay."

 

[DanielBB8]

I'm familiar with Tarzan, that doesn't mean there's things to do in Tarzan's Treehouse. Being familiar with locations doesn't equate to being more to do. That was DCA's mistake with recreating parts of California without actual attractions. "Oh, I recognize that! Cool! Now, do you actually have anything to do here? Nope...okay."

They painstakingly detailed Tarzan’s story in the treehouse. What about Batuu?

DCA’s attractions that are based on California were lame. They couldn’t do much with the theme since they are reality based. They’re the EPCOT model of edutainment. They lost all interest after barely trying.

 

[Professortango1]

These locations would be a live without performers if you’re familiar with the location. The actors would have appeared in the movies so you’ll know what’s going on. You would have been there. This is definitely an empty set. They haven’t filmed there. They might never.

If that was the case, Universal could simply create a Camp Crystal Lake Maze without any gags or actors. Just "oooh, its the scary location I recognize." With Pandora, we get the world of the film recreated nicely, but without the Navi and animals, it feels like a ghost town. Characters make the story, not sets. Batuu is a gorgeous set, but we have no characters to fill it. It would be the same issue if it was Tatooine.

 

[Professortango1]

They painstakingly detailed Tarzan’s story in the treehouse. What about Batuu?

DCA’s attractions that are based on California were lame. They couldn’t do much with the theme since they are reality based. They’re the EPCOT model of edutainment. They lost all interest after barely trying.

Exactly, they force fed us the story and its still boring despite the film being decent. Why? Nothing to do but to glance at things. Even the Sleeping Beauty walk through has animated elements.

DCA proves that providing people with recognizable landmarks does not equate to a better land.

 

[DanielBB8]

If that was the case, Universal could simply create a Camp Crystal Lake Maze without any gags or actors. Just "oooh, its the scary location I recognize." With Pandora, we get the world of the film recreated nicely, but without the Navi and animals, it feels like a ghost town. Characters make the story, not sets. Batuu is a gorgeous set, but we have no characters to fill it. It would be the same issue if it was Tatooine.

Camp Crystal Lake wouldn’t be a maze without actors. It’ll be creepy in any case. So your point? Universal has plenty of sets where you guess the movie production. That’s quite fun and educational.

 

[DanielBB8]

Exactly, they force fed us the story and its still boring despite the film being decent. Why? Nothing to do but to glance at things. Even the Sleeping Beauty walk through has animated elements.

DCA proves that providing people with recognizable landmarks does not equate to a better land.

You called it boring.

 

[TROR]

We can keep going at it. There’s nothing to do because there’s nothing familiar with it.

Whether Han Solo is the narrator or if it's set on Tatooine, Smuggler's Run is still a bad ride due to poor design. Whether Batuu or Tatooine, the land would still be devoid of music and life due to poor design and budget cuts. Whether Batuu or Tatooine, it would still be a miserable planet that has no place in Disneyland. Whether Batuu or Tatooine, there'd still be no X-Wing coaster.

Galaxy's Edge should've been a optimistic spaceport like the original Star Tours and it should've taken over Autopia's plot of land. That's my most honest opinion.

 

[RobWDW1971]

Galaxy's Edge should've been a optimistic spaceport like the original Star Tours and it should've taken over Autopia's plot of land. That's my most honest opinion.

I'm going to be run out of town for this, but I honestly believe they should have just converted Tomorrowland to Star Wars Land. They haven't been able to build on the original concept of Tomorrowland since 1967 and all around the world this land is now a mess with cartoons, disconnected aesthetics, time periods, etc.

If you converted it to Star Wars land, you could replace the America Sings building with the Falcon which would be an amazing weenie to anchor the land, leave/update Star Tours, permanently convert Space Mountain to a SFX heavy space fight experience like they are doing with the temp overlay (which is still more "Star Wars" than anything in Batuu), demo subs and Autopia and build other attractions there, use the rising stage at the Terrace for a Star Wars alien band, use the people mover track for motion with aliens/vehicles, etc.

Making it like a Star Wars "Fantasyland" you can have each attraction be of any Star Wars era past, present or future, fill the land with music, have the Jedi training academy, walk around characters of any types, etc. This to me is the best way to fully blow out the fun and scope of Star Wars in a theme park setting with no limitations and focus on fun and celebration of the brand while at the same time solving the "Tomorrowland Problem" that I don't think will ever be adequately solved (just like Future World) on the current path. You would have a fully themed, cohesive land that makes sense to both the passionate Star Wars fan and the casual theme park visitor.

(Now going under bed as flaming begins)

 

[DanielBB8]

Whether Han Solo is the narrator or if it's set on Tatooine, Smuggler's Run is still a bad ride due to poor design. Whether Batuu or Tatooine, the land would still be devoid of music and life due to poor design and budget cuts. Whether Batuu or Tatooine, it would still be a miserable planet that has no place in Disneyland. Whether Batuu or Tatooine, there'd still be no X-Wing coaster.

Galaxy's Edge should've been a optimistic spaceport like the original Star Tours and it should've taken over Autopia's plot of land. That's my most honest opinion.

I can appreciate this opinion much more. They erred by focusing on First Order and Resistance. No one cares about the sequel trilogy conflict. It’s inferior to the Empire and Rebel Alliance story.

Can there be a better Star Wars Land? Yes, Naboo and Coruscant. They are prequel. No wars happened there. It’s prequel, certainly less loved, but the architecture is gorgeous.

Again, not hard to convert from Batuu. Add green roofs and architectural details on existing building in Batuu.

 

[TROR]

I'm going to be run out of town for this, but I honestly believe they should have just converted Tomorrowland to Star Wars Land. They haven't been able to build on the original concept of Tomorrowland since 1967 and all around the world this land is now a mess with cartoons, disconnected aesthetics, time periods, etc.

If you converted it to Star Wars land, you could replace the America Sings building with the Falcon which would be an amazing weenie to anchor the land, leave/update Star Tours, permanently convert Space Mountain to a SFX heavy space fight experience like they are doing with the temp overlay (which is still more "Star Wars" than anything in Batuu), demo subs and Autopia and build other attractions there, use the rising stage at the Terrace for a Star Wars alien band, use the people mover track for motion with aliens/vehicles, etc.

Making it like a Star Wars "Fantasyland" you can have each attraction be of any Star Wars era past, present or future, fill the land with music, have the Jedi training academy, walk around characters of any types, etc. This to me is the best way to fully blow out the fun and scope of Star Wars in a theme park setting with no limitations and focus on fun and celebration of the brand while at the same time solving the "Tomorrowland Problem" that I don't think will ever be adequately solved (just like Future World) on the current path.

(Now going under bed as flaming begins)

I half agree. I think Tomorrowland should've been a Star Wars land in spirit only. Let's face it, Star Wars defines what science fiction really looks like now and has for the past forty years. Spaceships, aliens, robots, lived in worlds. Much like Adventureland takes its overall influence from Indiana Jones while still maintaining to be Adventureland, that's what Tomorrowland should be but with Star Wars. A spaceport full of aliens. Space Mountain accomplishes this really well and should be mimicked throughout the rest of the land.

I can appreciate this opinion much more. They erred by focusing on First Order and Resistance. No one cares about the sequel trilogy conflict. It’s inferior to the Empire and Rebel Alliance story.

Can there be a better Star Wars Land? Yes, Naboo and Coruscant. They are prequel. No wars happened there. It’s prequel, certainly less loved, but the architecture is gorgeous.

Again, not hard to convert from Batuu. Add green roofs and architectural details on existing building in Batuu.

The Sequel Trilogy is great. They're the best Star Wars films that weren't made in the 70's or 80's.

 

[mickEblu]

I'm going to be run out of town for this, but I honestly believe they should have just converted Tomorrowland to Star Wars Land. They haven't been able to build on the original concept of Tomorrowland since 1967 and all around the world this land is now a mess with cartoons, disconnected aesthetics, time periods, etc.

If you converted it to Star Wars land, you could replace the America Sings building with the Falcon which would be an amazing weenie to anchor the land, leave/update Star Tours, permanently convert Space Mountain to a SFX heavy space fight experience like they are doing with the temp overlay (which is still more "Star Wars" than anything in Batuu), demo subs and Autopia and build other attractions there, use the rising stage at the Terrace for a Star Wars alien band, use the people mover track for motion with aliens/vehicles, etc.

Making it like a Star Wars "Fantasyland" you can have each attraction be of any Star Wars era past, present or future, fill the land with music, have the Jedi training academy, walk around characters of any types, etc. This to me is the best way to fully blow out the fun and scope of Star Wars in a theme park setting with no limitations and focus on fun and celebration of the brand while at the same time solving the "Tomorrowland Problem" that I don't think will ever be adequately solved (just like Future World) on the current path.

(Now going under bed as flaming begins)

I think Tomorrowland should have been Marvelized all while still adding the elements that made TL 67 popular with its kinetics and similar architecture. A tomorrowland Marvel land marriage sounds way more fun than whatever they re doing at DCA.Then TOT would be saved!!

But really I would rather just not have a Marvel Land.

 

[RobWDW1971]

I think Tomorrowland should have been Marvelized all while still adding the elements that made TL 67 popular with its kinetics and similar architecture. Then TOT would be saved!!

That's an interesting concept and could work as well and that's what Hong Kong Disneyland is morphing into - using the Stark Industries concept of future technology you could then incorporate any "future" related story/attraction regardless of whether it was Marvel related. Adventures Through Inner Space could easily have fit under this theme - although we all know it would now be an Ant-Man attraction

 

[Mac Tonight]

Or pretend it isn’t Star Wars and stay away. It’s working.

by the way... if you have to pretend it ISN'T Star Wars, then that means by definition, it IS.
Congratulations, you just played yourself.

Also, why is your name BB8?!?!

 

[mickEblu]

That's an interesting concept and could work as well and that's what Hong Kong Disneyland is morphing into - using the Stark Industries concept of future technology you could then incorporate any "future" related story/attraction regardless of whether it was Marvel related. Adventures Through Inner Space could easily have fit under this theme - although we all know it would now be an Ant-Man attraction

Would still be way better than the AntMan attraction in Hong Kong!

Anyway, aside from TOT being the sacrificial lamb(which is a big one for me) I’m ok with where things ended up. SWL hidden behind real Disneyland. Marvel Land at DCA and the chance for an optimistic Tomorrowland. To clarify I’m ok with the locations, not necessarily what we got or what we re getting in them.

 

[Professortango1]

No one cares about the sequel trilogy conflict. It’s inferior to the Empire and Rebel Alliance story.

Tons of people only know the new Star Wars films. As time goes on, that will be even more the case. I love classic cinema, but most people my age haven't seen movies made before the early 80's. In 20 years, the average park guest won't really know movies prior to 2000's. Disney built this for the long haul, and the newer Star Wars films will resonate with the average park guest much longer than the original trilogy will.