Star Wars Land announced for Disney's Hollywood Studios

[Daveeeeed]

Thank you. I'll try what I can.

From what I know, so far, between SWL and the GMR building will be a lightly themed berm. Possibly usable for a phase two. But nothing dramatic at this time.

No idea about heights but I'd say forced perspective will make them look far taller than they are. The battle attraction show building will be quite high (I'd imagine at least GMR building height) so there is a bit to hide.

My first thought of the Falcon prop was "a bit small" but time will tell.

As it stands there will be no direct link to Star Tours. All traffic will go via what was the end of New York Street.

Thanks for the info! This just makes me even more excited

 

[Daveeeeed]

Okay. I'm not going to complain about it anymore. I just don't want DHS's version of Star Wars Land to be an afterthought or an inferior version of Disneyland's. And, it is a valid concern, just look at the Space Mountain rides. Not to mention, the sheer amount of attractions that Disneyland has compared to MK.

With that said, I promise to be more optimistic about this. LOL.

I'll definitely agree on the attractions, that's an embarrassment for MK, but to be fair the best space mountain is in Paris as you can tell from my profile pic I agree that Star Wars Land in HWS being inferior was a concern of mine, but now others' comments on it and @marni1971's sketch has pretty much erased my doubts. Anyway I think that the lands themselves will truly be epic clones and neither park will feel like it has been screwed over, but that's just my opinion. However this goes though, at least we will have Pandora to rival Cars Land, so it becomes a bit more level in terms of new additions.

 

[Daveeeeed]

I would think this is where Jedi Training Academy would go if it would be relocated to Star Wars Land. Since the Battle ride will go on the left side of where the Millennium Falcon ride will go.

 

[P_Radden]

I would think this is where Jedi Training Academy would go if it would be relocated to Star Wars Land. Since the Battle ride will go on the left side of where the Millennium Falcon ride will go.
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Is that area an upper level or is it just set back?

Side note-
This older concept art shows an X-Wing, but I don't see it in the newest art. Did that get scrapped?

 

[180º]

Better than some of the garbage WDI puts out.

Better than all of the garbage WDI puts out.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Better than all of the garbage WDI puts out.

Every once in awhile, they still put out concept art that I think is nice.

Not everything is as cringe-worthy as

 

[Next Big Thing]

Every once in awhile, they still put out concept art that I think is nice.

Not everything is as cringe-worthy as

The problem with this is that it exists. I prefer the Disneyland way of doing things where there's no stage and the Castle is open the entire day (besides fireworks).

Build a theatre in Fantasyland if you want to have a show and maybe even live mic some performers for a change.

 

[JediMasterMatt]

SWL in Orlando will be a bit taller than its Anaheim sister, so the vistas will be a bit more majestic. It's my understanding that Anaheim's show buildings are going to be sunk a bit into the ground to keep sightlines from the RoA from being a minimized as much as possible.

Can't dig down much at DHS or else it will be Dagobah land.

 

[shortstop]

SWL in Orlando will be a bit taller than its Anaheim sister, so the vistas will be a bit more majestic. It's my understanding that Anaheim's show buildings are going to be sunk a bit into the ground to keep sightlines from the RoA from being a minimized as much as possible.

Can't dig down much at DHS or else it will be Dagobah land.

Wouldn't we have seen this by now in the site prep at Anaheim? I could be wrong, but from the construction photos, the entire site seems to be mostly level.

 

[danlb_2000]

Wouldn't we have seen this by now in the site prep at Anaheim? I could be wrong, but from the construction photos, the entire site seems to be mostly level.

That would be the first step before you they start laying out where the excavation will go. If the excavation is deep enough they will need to put in temporary retaining pilings before they can start digging.

 

[Daveeeeed]

Is that area an upper level or is it just set back?

Side note-
This older concept art shows an X-Wing, but I don't see it in the newest art. Did that get scrapped?View attachment 151199

There's an X-Wing on the side closest to GMR. I wonder if that concept art is going to be in the berm area.

 

[doctornick]

The problem with this is that it exists. I prefer the Disneyland way of doing things where there's no stage and the Castle is open the entire day (besides fireworks).

Build a theatre in Fantasyland if you want to have a show and maybe even live mic some performers for a change.

I do think that it was short-sighted during the FLE to not include a stage there for shows. There's plenty of room available that could have been use (e.g. in the corner of Storybook Circus next to the tents).

 

[Imagineer Mitch]

I might have overlooked it, but does anyone know what type of ride systems the new rides will be?

 

[Princess Leia]

I might have overlooked it, but does anyone know what type of ride systems the new rides will be?

I've heard rumors that the First Order ride will be trackless and that the Millennium Falcon ride with be like Forbidden Journey, but I'm not sure if those are true.

 

[marni1971]

I've heard rumors that the First Order ride will be trackless and that the Millennium Falcon ride with be like Forbidden Journey, but I'm not sure if those are true.

Trackless AGV/EMV and a hybrid Omnimover base.

Possibly.

 

[NormC]

Hi @Jon81uk! Okay, thanks. It's too bad that the boats and train can't make a stop at Star Wars land. But, I am happy that Disney didn't ax them all together and guests will be treated to some really amazing views of Star Wars land.

If done right there will be no views of SWL from the boats or train. All you should see is rock work and trees.

 

[180º]

Trackless AGV/EMV and a hybrid Omnimover base.

Possibly.

I know everyone is hype for trackless, but I hear this and I fear Battle Escape's going to be flat, flat, flat and have way too much floor showing, compromises that all Disney's trackless rides suffer from. Hybrid omnimover base sounds promising, however.

 

[marni1971]

I know everyone is hype for trackless, but I hear this and I fear Battle Escape's going to be flat, flat, flat and have way too much floor showing, compromises that all Disney's trackless rides suffer from. Hybrid omnimover base sounds promising, however.

From what I've seen the floor should match the sets and theme very well. Whilst it might be flat, it won't just be flat

 

[Princess Leia]

Trackless AGV/EMV and a hybrid Omnimover base.

Possibly.

Omnimover for Falcon, yes?

 

[marni1971]

Omnimover for Falcon, yes?

I believe they'll be Omnimover style as a basis yes.