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

[SuddenStorm]

All of the rumors that Disney suddenly cares about whether the merchandise helps the story and are ensuring Batuu is completely immersive do a huge disservice to the history of the park.

Main Street used to not be populated exclusively with Disney merchandise. The Wizard of Bras, the cigar shop, the pharmacy, the photography supply shop, etc. all worked to sell the Main Street theme.

New Orleans Square used to have the One of a Kind shop as well as various other far more authentic shops that helped enhance the New Orleans theme.

I find it a bit amusing that the current generation of Imagineers are rediscovering something that traces back to the opening of the park but was lost somewhere in the '90s. And much like the rest of the park, I anticipate Batuu's intensely themed merchandise won't be permanent.

 

[lifeisgoodboy]

As a general rule of thumb, don't listen to the hourly cast members when discussing the future of the park, rumors, and park history.

They aren't told anything- and get their info from the same places we do.

To answer your question about the merchandise- the rumors so far is that any "Batuu" or "Star Wars" T shirts will be available at the Star Trader in Tomorrowland. In Batuu, the merchandise is going to be designed to look handmade and unique. Unsure how much of this is true, but it lines up with the "Disney wasted millions to hide Visa logos" rumor that's been around forever.

I'd also wager that the uniqueness of Galaxy's Edge merchandise will last a year at most.

Then why did that cast member tell me about it. She could have said we aren't suppose to talk about it.

 

[Disney Irish]

Then why did that cast member tell me about it. She could have said we aren't suppose to talk about it.

Because CMs just like us like to talk about rumors. But it doesn't mean they actually know any inside information, as they aren't usually told anything. In fact its usually quite the opposite as SuddenStorm indicated.

 

[SuddenStorm]

Then why did that cast member tell me about it. She could have said we aren't suppose to talk about it.

Who knows. But the fact you received two different answers should be enough to show that they aren't being told anything about Galaxy's Edge merchandise.

 

[Phroobar]

Sneek peek at some of the new GE merchandise.

 

[britain]

Ah, the glorious world of Chinese knockoffs...

 

[Professortango1]

would be nicer if we could actually walk on that one using the ramp. nope into a show building we go.

Wouldn't make sense for the land/attraction. But we've been through that before.

 

[dweezil78]

would be nicer if we could actually walk on that one using the ramp. nope into a show building we go.

What a genius idea, I’m sure they never tried exploring that as an option.

 

[TragicMike]

Is "Little Girl" supposed to be one of the younglings that Anakin massacres at the end of Episode III?

 

[Disney Irish]

Is "Little Girl" supposed to be one of the younglings that Anakin massacres at the end of Episode III?

Maybe my eyes are playing tricks on me, but that looks more like a "Young Anakin" knockoff rather than a "Little Girl". I'm guessing its a bad translation.

 

[Stevek]

Maybe my eyes are playing tricks on me, but that looks more like a "Young Anakin" knockoff rather than a "Little Girl". I'm guessing its a bad translation.

Yes, it's young Anakin.

 

[THE 1HAPPY HAUNT]

What a genius idea, I’m sure they never tried exploring that as an option.

Apparently not since they did not do it.

 

[THE 1HAPPY HAUNT]

Wouldn't make sense for the land/attraction. But we've been through that before.

I disagree utterly with this assessment

 

[MisterPenguin]

Ani, are you OK? Are you OK, Ani?

 

[lifeisgoodboy]

Who knows. But the fact you received two different answers should be enough to show that they aren't being told anything about Galaxy's Edge merchandise.

I forgot to put this, when I was leaving that the two castmember were talking about what just happen. I think I got one of the cast members in trouble.

I think maybe you are right that it's a rumor.

 

[PB Watermelon]

Ani, are you OK? Are you OK, Ani?

Lando and Han...the Smooth Criminals.

 

[PB Watermelon]

You truly belong with us here among the clouds.

 

[Professortango1]

I disagree utterly with this assessment

You disagree based on...speculation? The Imagineers know the attraction and the land and know the best way to present it.

Having the Falcon outside in a bay for passerby's is a great weenie for guests. It is iconic and such a feature will be a crowd favorite and a necessity to the land. If this same Falcon was used to board the attraction, we'd see a queue leading up and into it. Why would people be lining up to get into an old space jalopy? How could so many be lead into this craft that clearly can't fit more than a dozen people comfortably? Are people also exiting the same ramp? That will certainly create a crowd flow issue if the way into the attraction is the way out as well.

Since you are obviously working with a limited knowledge of the attraction, as we all are, its a little silly to claim that you know what works best for this experience.

 

[NobodyElse]

nope into a show building we go.

(Psssst. You'd be walking into a show building either way.)

 

[NobodyElse]

Apparently not since they did not do it.

Another fun-fact. Often times several ideas are explored for projects before making a final decision. The more you know...