Star Wars Land announced for Disney's Hollywood Studios

[bclane]

I think the reality is in the middle between those who think it's perfect and can't be improved, and those who think it is a total dud (lifeless, dead,.etc.). I'm in the camp that is very excited for this land and I know I will love it, while at the same time recognizing where it could be better (more streetmosphere, droids wandering around, aliens and smugglers, etc....).

Ditto!

 

[voodoo321]

There are many many people that are going to like it but I can't help to think that the twitter comments that were posted sounded a bit shilly. "Had a Blast!", "Out of this World!" "Hit it out of the park!" Come on.

I didn't like it, I wanted to but didn't. I love the parks and am excited for anything new. I got chills walking into the land from Critter Country but those soon dissipated. The land falls flat. That being said I actually do hope that the land has overall bad reviews and lower than expected attendence. Only so that they will be forced to add/change some things to make it more enjoyable, not including ROTR. I'm sure it will be packed though and I won't pout. I will be fine doing all the other fun things at DLR and WDW.

 

[mikejs78]

There are many many people that are going to like it but I can't help to think that the twitter comments that were posted sounded a bit shilly. "Had a Blast!", "Out of this World!" "Hit it out of the park!" Come on.

I didn't like it, I wanted to but didn't. I love the parks and am excited for anything new. I got chills walking into the land from Critter Country but those soon dissipated. The land falls flat. That being said I actually do hope that the land has overall bad reviews and lower than expected attendence. Only so that they will be forced to add/change some things to make it more enjoyable, not including ROTR. I'm sure it will be packed though and I won't pout. I will be fine doing all the other fun things at DLR and WDW.

Looking at the Twitter accounts of the people who posted, they don't look like Shills. And one is a member of this board who does get critical of Disney at times. Just because you didn't like it, doesn't mean you are in the majority.

I'm hearing similar reports from a couple people I know who were there today.

 

[doctornick]

I think that people who have complained about DL Batuu have made some very valid points about the things that can be improved with the land...but it is definitely VERY encouraging and refreshing to see all the positivity about Batuu at DHS. I admit I was starting to get at least a little worried, but after all the more positive reports about Batuu East, I’m just so hopeful and happy and excited about seeing it for myself tomorrow. Why do these last hours of today feel like they are taking so long to go by?! Reminds me of that feeling I had as a kid before Christmas Eve.

I think there is also the valid point that DL -- for a variety of reasons, not exclusively having anything to do with SW:GE specifically -- has been less crowded and this probably has made the land feel more "empty" especially with wider walkways atypical of DL. DHS's version is almost certainly going to be more crowded from the start and just crowds alone will make it feel more vibrant.

Also, when it comes to entertainment, at a minimum DHS is supposed to have the March of the First Order in the land, right? Regardless of any other entertainment, that will be a welcome difference compared to DL

 

[voodoo321]

Looking at the Twitter accounts of the people who posted, they don't look like Shills. And one is a member of this board who does get critical of Disney at times. Just because you didn't like it, doesn't mean you are in the majority.

I'm hearing similar reports from a couple people I know who were there today.

Where did I say I was the majority? I said the opposite. I commented specifically on the quoted twitter posts and said that they sounded a bit shilly. I indicated that I am probably not in the majority and won't be upset if I'm not.

 

[mikejs78]

Where did I say I was the majority? I said the opposite. I commented specifically on the quoted twitter posts and said that they sounded a bit shilly. I indicated that I am probably not in the majority and won't be upset if I'm not.

I can respect that.

 

[voodoo321]

I wish Disney was paying me to be shilly. I went into the land expecting total dissatisfaction but I was blown away. I stand by my initial impression this land will become iconic. Is it perfect? Heck no. But it is a well done experience.

I don't necessarily think those people were paid, though some definitely are. It's just hyperbolic phrases like "blown away" make me question a review. Haha. I hope the land matures, improves and grows into something special and I live long enough to see it. I want something new to enjoy. Maybe it has a different atmosphere and life at DHS. I'll have to head down and check it out.

 

[ParkPeeker]

I don't necessarily think those people were paid, though some definately are. It's just hyperbolic phrases like "blown away" make me question a review. Haha. I hope the land matures, improves and grows into something special and I live long enough to see it. I want something new to enjoy. Maybe it has a different atmosphere and life at DHS. I'll have to head down and check it out.

well everybody's biased

 

[durangojim]

Wow, people really hating on Galaxy's Edge in WDW... Such a failure.... Such a lifeless, dead place...

These are all shills

 

[eddie104]

I don't necessarily think those people were paid, though some definitely are. It's just hyperbolic phrases like "blown away" make me question a review. Haha. I hope the land matures, improves and grows into something special and I live long enough to see it. I want something new to enjoy. Maybe it has a different atmosphere and life at DHS. I'll have to head down and check it out.

So if you agreed with these people would they still be shills ?

 

[durangojim]

There are many many people that are going to like it but I can't help to think that the twitter comments that were posted sounded a bit shilly. "Had a Blast!", "Out of this World!" "Hit it out of the park!" Come on.

I didn't like it, I wanted to but didn't. I love the parks and am excited for anything new. I got chills walking into the land from Critter Country but those soon dissipated. The land falls flat. That being said I actually do hope that the land has overall bad reviews and lower than expected attendence. Only so that they will be forced to add/change some things to make it more enjoyable, not including ROTR. I'm sure it will be packed though and I won't pout. I will be fine doing all the other fun things at DLR and WDW.

What would you improve if you could?

 

[durangojim]

There are many many people that are going to like it but I can't help to think that the twitter comments that were posted sounded a bit shilly. "Had a Blast!", "Out of this World!" "Hit it out of the park!" Come on.

I didn't like it, I wanted to but didn't. I love the parks and am excited for anything new. I got chills walking into the land from Critter Country but those soon dissipated. The land falls flat. That being said I actually do hope that the land has overall bad reviews and lower than expected attendence. Only so that they will be forced to add/change some things to make it more enjoyable, not including ROTR. I'm sure it will be packed though and I won't pout. I will be fine doing all the other fun things at DLR and WDW.

People tend to be hyperbolic when they experience things for the first time.

 

[voodoo321]

So if you agreed with these people would they still be shills ?

How is that any way close to what I said?

 

[eddie104]

How is that any way close to what I said?

To be honest I was just inferring what you may have meant and took it as if they said something more negative then all of sudden their opinions have more weight to them.

 

[voodoo321]

What would you improve if you could?

It's not realistic to get into a redesign of the entire land but simple things like more kinetic energy in the land. I don't think it would be practical to have droids roaming around with guests but have some activity on the upper levels and behind the fences. Have some droids working on the vehicles periodically. Possibly a Peoplemover type transport around the land. Some sounds of traditional music coming from the windows and market area, with hints at Williams themes. Some forced perspective drones flying in the distance, A minor walkthrough of some sort.

It's not my job to come up with these ideas. I'm the customer and I didn't find anything engaging or very interesting. It's just my opinion and what I like about theme parks that wasn't satisfied. If others love it, then great. I never said they weren't supposed to.

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

No DVC previews.

The media have been invited over 4-5 days. Plus the official launch the day before it opens to the public.

Will Iger be there for opening day like The NBA Experience???

 

[TiggerDad]

All those people you quote are visiting as APs who cared enough to preregister for the preview. That's not exactly an unbiased group. As someone who cared enough to preregister for the DL pre-open and fly across the country for it, I know. Seeing it with a group of others who really care brings a more excited vibe and you can feed off of each other. Obviously that doesn't work on everyone...

 

[voodoo321]

To be honest I was just inferring what you may have meant and took it as if they said something more negative then all of sudden their opinions have more weight to them.

Ok. Fair enough. I wouldn't like negative comments like "dumpster fire ", "piece of crap", " total disaster" either.

 

[doctornick]

One thing I haven't seen much about is the Disney Play app. It seems like a huge part of the entertainment value of the land as is comes from playing the app and I could see how the higher ups felt that it might get a viral following and attention like Pokemon Go did for a while. It sounds interesting to me, though my family has enjoyed the in park activites (we're particularly fond of the Pirates one in Adventureland) so I'm not sure how wide the appeal is.

 

[doctornick]

Also, was it ever determined what the Surabat River Valley refers to in the land? If it is not present now, I guess might be something with RotR. Or is it something that was cut?