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

[Incomudro]

As I said, immersion is not the purpose of a theme park attraction.

It's part of the purpose of this land, and it's certainly part of the purpose of this ride.
Giving guests an experience that comes as close as possible to their dream of flying the Falcon can only be done by a simulator.
Not a coaster.
That's why a simulator is used for pilot training.
Arguing that a coaster is more fun - which it may arguably be, but in a different way - is not getting the point.

 

[mickEblu]

A heckuva' lot more believable than riding a coaster.
A coaster can't come remotely close to the goal here.

How do you know that? I would take the unknown of what they could/ would do with Star Wars coaster over the known- the Falcon simulator.

 

[Rich T]

No type of coaster would fit what Disney is going for here in Galaxy's Edge.
Every aspect of this place is aiming for some level of authenticity if you will.
A coaster ride is always a coaster.

They could have come up with a speeder bike coaster or something along those lines that would have been at *least* as believable as the proposed Bantha ride. As long as the land itself is impressive, I think 99.99 % of the public would be fine with a coaster as long as a token effort was made to make it fit in. It's a theme park land recreating a make-believe world that never existed, and the moment it's flooded with Jane and Joe public and their offspring, all attempts at "realism" will be out the window. The thing I'm wondering about is: Is it worth it to try for more immersion at the expense of making it--first and foremost--a great, satisfying ride? I'm glad they gave this version of a Falcon ride a shot, and I can't wait to try it. But I think most people would also be fine with something like a cleverly disguised fantastic coaster that offers a better ride at the expense of a better illusion.
(EDIT)
Especially after waiting in line for five hours.

 

[Mac Tonight]

It's part of the purpose of this land, and it's certainly part of the purpose of this ride.
Giving guests and experience that comes as close as possible to their dream of flying the Falcon can only be done by a simulator.
Not a coaster.
That's why a simulator is used for pilot training.
Arguing that a coaster is more fun - which it may arguably be, but in a different way - is not getting the point.

I must be an anomaly then because I've seen every single Star Wars movie... and I can't say my SW dream is to fly the Falcon. Like, not even remotely.

 

[TROR]

I must be an anomaly then because I've seen every single Star Wars movie... and I can't say my SW dream is to fly the Falcon. Like, not even remotely.

Same here. You know what I've always wanted to fly? An X-Wing.

 

[Nunu]

Sorry to bump in but...

Have you read about the Dianoga surprise at GE, Disneyland?!
Sooooo cool!
Here's hoping WDW gets it too!

Move along, move along

 

[Rich T]

I must be an anomaly then because I've seen every single Star Wars movie... and I can't say my SW dream is to fly the Falcon. Like, not even remotely.

Me neither. My Star Wars dream is to enjoy the story without ever experiencing anything that happens in that world, because, face it: The Universe of Star Wars would be a completely crap-o place to live. Well, okay, I'd like to eat at Dex's place.

 

[Mac Tonight]

Same here. You know what I've always wanted to fly? An X-Wing.

X-Wings, Tie Fighters, AT-AT's, Speeder Bikes, heck, even Pod Racers all seem like more fun to drive than the Falcon.

 

[mickEblu]

The thing I'm wondering about is: Is it worth it to try for more immersion at the expense of making it--first and foremost--a great, satisfying ride? I'm glad they gave this version of a Falcon ride a shot, and I can't wait to try it. But I think most people would also be fine with something like a cleverly disguised fantastic coaster that offers a better ride at the expense of a better illusion.
(EDIT)
Especially after waiting in line for five hours.

Great point. First and foremost they need to make these rides fun. Modern WDI forgets this sometimes - partly due to the blessing of new technology so they end up trying to do much instead of focusing on the obvious- making a theme park ride fun.

 

[Rich T]

X-Wings, Tie Fighters, AT-AT's, Speeder Bikes, heck, even Pod Racers all seem like more fun to drive than the Falcon.

You know what everyone wants to do when it comes to the Falcon? WALK UP THE RAMP.

 

[Mac Tonight]

You know what everyone wants to do when it comes to the Falcon? WALK UP THE RAMP.

Now THAT'S full immersion

 

[Rich T]

Now THAT'S full immersion

Little Billy at DL turnstyle: "I can't wait to actually walk up that ramp onto the Millennium Falcon!"
Cast Member: "..."

 

[Rich T]

Sorry to bump in but...

Have you read about the Dianoga surprise at GE, Disneyland?!
Sooooo cool!
Here's hoping WDW gets it too!
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Move along, move along

I'm sure WDW will get it. But it'll break and WDW won't fix it.

 

[Disney Analyst]

Little Billy at DL turnstyle: "I can't wait to actually walk up that ramp onto the Millennium Falcon!"
Cast Member: "..."

Id assume you walk up the ramp inside the attraction... no?

 

[Rich T]

Id assume you walk up the ramp inside the attraction... no?

Little Billy: "THAT'S not the Falcon! We already passed the Falcon! How can there be two Falcons?!?"
Little Billy's Dad: "Shaddup, Ralphie!"

 

[Disney Analyst]

Little Billy: "THAT'S not the Falcon! We already passed the Falcon! How can there be two Falcons?!?"
Little Billy's Dad: "Shaddup, Ralphie!"

The falcons enters whatever hanger bunker thing you are in... it’s all quite simple. Let’s stop grasping at straws.

 

[Rich T]

The falcons enters whatever hanger bunker thing you are in... it’s all quite simple. Let’s stop grasping at straws.

Little Billy: "This is bul--"
Little Billy's Mom: "He's really a charming boy once you get to know him."

 

[Disney Analyst]

Little Billy: "This is bul--"
Little Billy's Mom: "He's really a charming boy once you get to know him."

I’m grounding little Billy. Time out step. Lifetime ban from Disney. Out he goes.

 

[Nunu]

I'm sure WDW will get it. But it'll break and WDW won't fix it.

Disco Dianoga?

 

[VJ]

It’s very cool and I was convinced I would buy one but is it just me or does older Pee Wee not sound like younger Pee Wee from Star Tours? Or maybe the sound is just coming out a little muffled? I dunno being that he’s $150, not in his original form and I’m not thrilled with the sound I might pass.

You mean to tell me a voice actor's voice changes over 32 years?!!?? You've gotta be kidding me!