News Star Wars Galaxy's Edge opening day reports - Disney's Hollywood Studios

[monothingie]

Land is showing open to all now.

And a 2 hour wait.

 

[nickys]

So, how does access to the land work if you have an appointment for a droid built at 9am and lightsaber build at 1pm? I assume you can access those two places at least?

You get in 1 hour prior to reservation. No boarding group needed.

And once you’re in, you can stay as long as you like.

 

[nickys]

And a 2 hour wait.

The 2 hr wait is for the ride I assume?

 

[mikejs78]

And a 2 hour wait.

After 9 hours of park operations....

 

[monothingie]

After 9 hours of park operations....

And 7 more to go.

It's like a black friday sale. All the craziness in the first half then everyone peters out by the end.

 

[mikejs78]

So you’re satisfied with a small cantina, no restaurant, no third attraction, and little entertainment?

No, I'm not. But those are budgetary decisions, not creative ones.

And you’re fine with the idea that the land is trapped in one timeframe to pimp the new movies instead of allowing plenty of SW from the OT, expanded universe, etc.?

Yes, because that adds to the sense of immersion. Wouldn't make sense to have Kylo Ren and Vader walking around in the same land. I love the fact that it is part of the SW universe in a particular point in time. I think that adds to the appeal, at least for me. Besides, it doesn't preclude them from doing other SW stuff in the park or changing things up in the future, or adding another land set in a different time period.

The most disappointing part about the last 4 years of construction - and I actually kinda like the Star Wars land - is that after it’s done, we’ll have a really underwhelming toy story land and a Star Wars land that’s not complete.

Name a land built in the last 30 years that's complete?

Also, TSL is tons of fun.

It’s almost as though you are casting out the OT fans...who of course built the thing, grew it, promoted it, and lined Disney and George’s pockets.

And frankly...provide the cover still to this day that allows George, abrams and Kathy Kennedy to make horrid blunders and mistakes based in ego and a lack of knowledge.

No, as I was and remain an OT fan. But I'm not exclusively an OT fan. I love what Kennedy, Filioni et al have done with the franchise, and I love the OT, ST, parts of the PT, Clone Wars, Rebels, etc.

And I have nothing against those who prefer the OT. All I'm saying is that I happen to feel differently as I am a fan of more than just the OT.

 

[Andrew M]

You still see the excitement and anticipation at rope drop at FOP (two years later) from people and families who are riding it for the first time. And the rope drop wait isn't even that long compared to the rest of the day.

That's my point. I'd much rather wait out the opening day crowds and still get the exact same experience with my family going on a ride for the first time with less hassle. It doesn't matter if the ride has been open for a year, it's still the same ride (except for Expedition Everest, R.I.P. Yeti).

I don't see it like a sporting event, where dealing with a big crowd is usually directly proportional to the excitement of a game, and the crowd itself brings that excitement to another level. Attending a World Series game is infinitely more exciting than a mid-week game in April on a rainy cold night, despite both taking place at the same venue watching the same sport.

 

[mmelka]

Well, the land will ultimately have two rides. That’s the same number of attractions New Orleans Square has, and NOS is maybe the best theme park land ever. But what is there to do in NOS besides the attractions, eat and shop? Just enjoy the ambiance.

Granted, the two rides in NOS are two of the best rides ever built. But that doesn’t change the fact that SW:GE will have two rides also, and RotR will probably be fantastic. So you have the rides, eating and shopping... that’s just pretty par for the course, I guess. Beyond that, you kind of just have to enjoy the theming and ambiance... both of which it seems SW:GE excels at. I like how large the land is, that means there’s more to explore.

I do agree, though, I hope they add more roaming aliens and droids. I’m not holding my breath, though. I’ll still enjoy it without those things, as they aren’t a dealbreaker. But it would have enhanced the experience.

I agree, Disneyland and Disney World are mostly getting ways for you to spend money that you didn't necessarily need to spend on treats, and souvenirs. I would say why people see GE as a failure is because of the high cost of the "experiences," and the lack of rides without a height limit. That is why NOS is one of the greatest lands in any park, the great atmosphere, the wonderful food, and the two classic attractions with no height requirement. I still love GE, and I would only add another attraction with no height requirement, and more kinetic decorations, read droids/actors/etc., to truly perfect it.

 

[mergatroid]

I can almost sense the disappointment in one or two on here that the day seems to have gone so well.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

No, I'm not. But those are budgetary decisions, not creative ones.



Yes, because that adds to the sense of immersion. Wouldn't make sense to have Kylo Ren and Vader walking around in the same land. I love the fact that it is part of the SW universe in a particular point in time. I think that adds to the appeal, at least for me. Besides, it doesn't preclude them from doing other SW stuff in the park or changing things up in the future, or adding another land set in a different time period.



Name a land built in the last 30 years that's complete?

Also, TSL is tons of fun.
,

1. Then those are bad decisions
2. Have you been to it?...I’m having a hard keeping straight who have seen the thing and who just defend it In abstract. We got a lot of both.
3. Again...bad decisions and not an excuse. We shouldn’t stay quiet to service them
4. Geez...how so? And you can’t count midway as “new development”. 10 years old.

 

[danlb_2000]

I can almost sense the disappointment in one or two on here that the day seems to have gone so well.

"That land needed boarding group until 3:00 PM, it's a massive success"
"The land only needed boarding groups until 3:00 PM, it's a massive failure"

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I agree, Disneyland and Disney World are mostly getting ways for you to spend money that you didn't necessarily need to spend on treats, and souvenirs. I would say why people see GE as a failure is because of the high cost of the "experiences," and the lack of rides without a height limit. That is why NOS is one of the greatest lands in any park, the great atmosphere, the wonderful food, and the two classic attractions with no height requirement. I still love GE, and I would only add another attraction with no height requirement, and more kinetic decorations, read droids/actors/etc., to truly perfect it.

They need a true E...one of 2 Ds...and perhaps a restaurant.

Plus the classic movies - which are inevitable. Why do I say that? First - the land’s fates are tied to episode 9 now. If is isn’t spectacular - then Disney will bleed money and they will go full bore into embracing the classics.
They may do that IF the movie is good anyway. Star Wars can’t become a profit drag. Which means it has to make tons of it.

None of what I ask for eventual updates to the land’s seem unreasonable.

 

[mergatroid]

 

[tissandtully]

What's the parking situation like today? I haven't seen mention of it, so I'm assuming the lot was able to keep up?

 

[bryanfze55]

They need a true E...one of 2 Ds...and perhaps a restaurant.

Plus the classic movies - which are inevitable. Why do I say that? First - the land’s fates are tied to episode 9 now. If is isn’t spectacular - then Disney will bleed money and they will go full bore into embracing the classics.
They may do that IF the movie is good anyway. Star Wars can’t become a profit drag. Which means it has to make tons of it.

None of what I ask for eventual updates to the land’s seem unreasonable.

I’m kind of surprised you of all people would be clamoring for a restaurant. I say that respectfully, but... don’t you kind of see table service restaurants as a cash grab? Seems like it would just be one more of the many cash grabs to complain about in SW:GE.

Personally, I’m tired of how over-saturated WDW is with overpriced table service restaurants. I’m kind of glad GE doesn’t have one.

 

[Kenshin_elite]

So you’re satisfied with a small cantina, no restaurant, no third attraction, and little entertainment? And you’re fine with the idea that the land is trapped in one timeframe to pimp the new movies instead of allowing plenty of SW from the OT, expanded universe, etc.?

Okay.

I know this is the wrong thread and it’s all been discussed plenty of times, so I won’t keep talking about the various choices made here.

Meanwhile, I’m glad to see it’s going to be successful in DHS, because that bodes well for future expansions.

I am curious outside of the lacking options which I agree about. How is the land trapped in one time frame? What in the land could they not change at any point? Characters can be changed, so can video screens or ride footage. The only ride that could not be changed is Rise of the resistance. Also I ask you how is this any different then other rides and attractions being stuck in a certain time due to them being made before or after a movie.

 

[Lirael]

It is an extremely odd relationship that people in here seem to have with the mouse.... part "I know best"parent, part jilted lover - not sure either are very healthy.

"I love my child unconditionally but they're going down a path that I am disappointed in. And I don't like their spouse, that gold-digger" is the vibe I get

Edit: meanwhile the vibe I get form the other site is one of those "mommy's boy can do no wrong"

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I can almost sense the disappointment in one or two on here that the day seems to have gone so well.

I’m glad it’s “gone well”...

But what has been proven. The wait times for both the land entry and the MF have fallen all
Day.

So here’s what I propose:
We wait to declare “success”
Until we see how it looks for a week? Say like the 3rd week of september...then we watch a week when the crowds pick up - day mid October - and see how it looks.

There aren’t a lot of people there right now -
I bet the storms have impacted it some - and the other parks appear to be light right now.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

"I love my child unconditionally but they're going down a path that I am disappointed in. And I don't like their spouse, that gold-digger" is the vibe I get

Edit: meanwhile the vibe I get form the other site is one of those "mommy's boy can do no wrong"

Boy...you pretty much nailed the dismount there

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I’m kind of surprised you of all people would be clamoring for a restaurant. I say that respectfully, but... don’t you kind of see table service restaurants as a cash grab? Seems like it would just be one more of the many cash grabs to complain about in SW:GE.

Disney dining is what really made me love the place in the first place. Good food and good memories.

Restaurants can do that. And the Oogle’s...or whether it was called...in Disneyland was perhaps the most egregious “fake restaurant” Bill I’ve seen.

Personally, I’m tired of how over-saturated WDW is with overpriced table service restaurants. I’m kind of glad GE doesn’t have one.

I am too...quality and price are moving on opposite vectors...one down, one up.


See how complicated some of us CAN be? Not blanket spite or blanket praise...or what I like to call: “normal mature human thought patterns”