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

[NobodyElse]

Here's a great resource that has a whole page about that trooper:

Peoplemover Stormtrooper

One surprise on another popular Disneyland attraction that came out of the arrival of Star Tours in Tomorrowland was the PeopleMover Stormtrooper. And no, this wasn’t a Stormtrooper responsib…

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If I recall correctly, that guy used to slightly sway, or "shift his weight" a bit. While far from an animatronic, he was a little better than a mannequin.

That's the beauty of figures like this (or suits of armor, or robots). They can be convincingly realistic, since they don't have to try so hard to replicate a human face, etc.

 

[mickEblu]

That seems like an accurate 'cautious' statement they'd make.

In reality: Motion with stops, turns and a short controlled drop.

Dammit I hate the word “controlled” in front of drop. Swift sounds so much better. At the very least, it’s not a slow meandering trackless ride.

Then again GOTGs drops were “controlled.”

 

[BrianLo]

Dammit I hate the word “controlled” in front of drop. Swift sounds so much better. At the very least, it’s not a slow meandering trackless ride.

Then again GOTGs drops were “controlled.”

I'm sure it will be a wheeee moment. But it's supposed to be a ride for everyone. Probably slightly less extreme than the Pirates drop.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

Good choices. My #1 safety spiel of all time is Tower of Terror, which is truly the Gone With the Wind of safety spiels, and a feast for the ears in both English and Spanish. It may be the single thing I miss most about ToT.

It's also good in French too.

 

[mickEblu]

I'm sure it will be a wheeee moment. But it's supposed to be a ride for everyone. Probably slightly less extreme than the Pirates drop.

I’m perfectly content with the thrill rides at DLR. With that said, my 4 month old son went on Pirates (that has no height restriction) so they could probably squeeze a little more whee out of that moment on ROTR if they wanted to.

I find it odd that the first Pirates drop is more thrilling than all of Indiana Jones. Some of that has to do with the brilliant build up of course.

 

[sedati]

I'm sure it will be a wheeee moment. But it's supposed to be a ride for everyone. Probably slightly less extreme than the Pirates drop.

I never expected a straight freefall. What I'm expecting is a mix of dips, drops, vibrations, and undulations to simulate the escape pods descent through the atmosphere and onto the surface. One simple fall will last mere seconds, there's no way we're meant to get back on planet that fast.

 

[BasiltheBatLord]

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When did they start selling Kingdom Hearts merch in the parks?

 

[Sharon&Susan]

Didn't World of Disney used to sell Disney branded DS games at one time? They may have sold the portable KH entries there. (I know BasiltheBatLord's question is a joke, but still..)

 

[lifeisgoodboy]

When did they start selling Kingdom Hearts merch in the parks?

I am current playing Kingdom Hearts 3.

 

[lifeisgoodboy]

When did they start selling Kingdom Hearts merch in the parks?

When the 3rd game started.

 

[Old Mouseketeer]

Especially the Spanish version. For some reason it was extra interesting and always reminded me of the voice of the spanish talking ghost that Bruce Willis hears when listening to his old recordings in Sixth Sense.

My single thing I miss most is probably the haunted jazz music in the Q and outside of the Tower.

I loved the version of "We'll Meet Again (Some Sunny Day)". I've looked up a lot of atmo loop music, but I don't think I've ever found that one.

 

[mickEblu]

I loved the version of "We'll Meet Again (Some Sunny Day)". I've looked up a lot of atmo loop music, but I don't think I've ever found that one.

I think I found it for you. I remembered a conversation I had on Micechat years ago where someone graciously provided me this link...

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Shout out to Deadwinterskies on Micechat.

EDIT: Sorry, i just checked the links and they are no longer good. Bummer

Double EDIT: found it on Youtube...

 

[mickEblu]

@Old Mouseketeer a few of my faves are "There's a House in Harlem For Sale", "I Can't Get Started", "Wishing", and "Pyramid".

These songs really take you somewhere. The TOT soundtrack was an amazing mood setter. They're all on youtube by the way, the entire soundtrack with a video for each song thanks to a gentlemen/ scholar by the name of Werecatboy

 

[bshah365]

Does anybody know when Blue Sky Cellar is supposed to go down for the SWGE overhaul? I remember it being mentioned a while back.. Is that still a thing?

 

[Disney Irish]

Does anybody know when Blue Sky Cellar is supposed to go down for the SWGE overhaul? I remember it being mentioned a while back.. Is that still a thing?

I dunno, it seems like if it was going to be done it would have by now. I doubt if it'll happen at this point, it seems like a waste if they did 4-5 months out.

 

[Phroobar]

Why do we need a sw:ge preview center when we have launch bay? Seems redundant.

 

[Disney Irish]

Why do we need a sw:ge preview center when we have launch bay? Seems redundant.

Especially since the second floor was suppose to have the model, that plan never happened. Plenty of missed opportunities on this one.

 

[SWGalaxysEdge]

New video flyover of Florida (sorry, not CA) but it was today

Sky 6 video shows changes happening at Disney parks | DISNEY FROM THE AIR | Sky 6 flew over Disney today. Take a look at Epcot and Hollywood Studios where progress on Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge coming in Fall... | By News 6 WKMG / ClickOrlando | Facebo

DISNEY FROM THE AIR | Sky 6 flew over Disney today. Take a look at Epcot and Hollywood Studios where progress on Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge coming in Fall...

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[SWGalaxysEdge]

New video - Yensid 55

 

[SWGalaxysEdge]

TIE Fighter has been installed - credit Yensid55 (youtube)