Star Wars Land announced for Disney's Hollywood Studios

[SirLink]

The person I got the info from has given me tons of info over the years that I've shared on this site. They are 100% credible. If I didn't think they were, I wouldn't have posted the info.

The only thing they have ever been wrong about was that Captain EO was never coming back (which I had erroneuosly reported on this site).

You can choose to believe it or not. I'm just sharing what I was told because I was lucky enough to have the info and figured others would like it as well. There is really nothing earth-shattering about the info which, I'm sure, is why it was shared. If you look at the concept art, it's pretty easy to see how everything fits (although I certainly didn't see it at first – when they started walking me through where everything was, I think I must've said "oh no" twenty times).

They shared zero info about the details of the attractions themselves, which I imagine is being held close to the vest. I wasn't going to push for more information than was readily given.

I'm going off the fact everything Star Wars related has been asked to sign multiple NDAs: Parks, Movies, Games, etc. Yet your source has the ability to break them so easily, I would be more comfortable - if others could confirm or if you had multiple sources from Glendale. Something smells fishy ...

 

[ctrlaltdel]

I'm going off the fact everything Star Wars related has been asked to sign multiple NDAs: Parks, Movies, Games, etc. Yet your source has the ability to break them so easily, I would be more comfortable - if others could confirm or if you had multiple sources from Glendale. Something smells fishy ...

Dude just take the information and be done with it. They could change the plans tomorrow and it could end up completely different. The source is clearly good, or he wouldn't be saying anything. We'll know in time.

 

[Kman101]

Sorry, meant Hollywood & Vine...

But 50s is closer to Indy. So that has to go to. Something's not right with this plan IMO

 

[DisneyDrum]

My imagination goes to Mission Space without centrifuges.

What if the Falcon ride was based on Tokyo's 20,000 leagues under the sea platform? They've got capsules with a large front window. There is interactivity, where you can control a spotlight outside the capsule. The capsules feel like they are part of a larger vessel. You wouldn't need the wet to dry technology, but adding in projection mapping and the ability to control the capsule direction could make it pretty special. It's an interesting possibility...

 

[SirLink]

Dude just take the information and be done with it. They could change the plans tomorrow and it could end up completely different. The source is clearly good, or he wouldn't be saying anything. We'll know in time.

"The source is clearly good" How I don't know other information that this user has put out before, so find it odd. That everyone that comes in contact with Star Wars has signed 100s of NDAs. Yet one lone employee is willing to break his neck to get this info: 1) bad info to find out the leaks, 2)It is extremely old information.

 

[Ignohippo]

Something smells fishy ...

Maybe Akbar?

Seriously though, there's nothing else I can say about it. If I do try to say more about the source then I get into the risk of saying too much (which I won't do). I have already caught myself starting to say too much.

If you don't want to believe it, that's up to you. I don't have anything else to add and can't continue to debate it.

Time will tell and hopefully corroboration will come soon.

 

[SirLink]

Maybe Akbar?

Seriously though, there's nothing else I can say about it. If I do try to say more about the source then I get into the risk of saying too much (which I won't do).

Time will tell.

I understand it just strikes me as weird none of the regular insiders can get anything to back your source up.

 

[Kman101]

I mean, to be fair, you've spoiled their entire layout of how it will work. And then where does that leave 50s if Hollywood and Vine is further from Indy which you say is going?

And others have said Echo wasn't going anywhere. I do trust the information but clearly things don't add up to me.

 

[ctrlaltdel]

"The source is clearly good" How I don't know other information that this user has put out before, so find it odd. That everyone that comes in contact with Star Wars has signed 100s of NDAs. Yet one lone employee is willing to break his neck to get this info: 1) bad info to find out the leaks, 2)It is extremely old information.

I don't know what to say, it's what we got right now, and it makes sense when looking at the concept art. Maybe it'll end up being completely wrong, but I trust Ignohippo wouldn't put it out there if he didn't trust the source/info he was getting.

 

[Mawg]

I understand it just strikes me as weird none of the regular insiders can get anything to back your source up.

I'm guessing some could but choose not to at this time. But, it's interesting that none of them are refuting this information either and Steve went so far as to put it on the home page.

 

[Ignohippo]

I understand it just strikes me as weird none of the regular insiders can get anything to back your source up.

I'm sure they will soon enough. Be patient. It's only been a few days since this thing was announced.

 

[SYRIK2000]

I don't know what to say, it's what we got right now, and it makes sense when looking at the concept art. Maybe it'll end up being completely wrong, but I trust Ignohippo wouldn't put it out there if he didn't trust the source/info he was getting.

Concept art is to give you an idea of the area, it's not a blue print.

 

[Ignohippo]

I'm guessing some could but choose not to at this time. But, it's interesting that none of them are refuting this information either and Steve went so far as to put it on the home page.

To be the Devil's advocate, Steve putting it up on the home page doesn't lend credence to it, so please don't look at that as an indication that the info has been verified.

I'm sure our other sources will do that soon enough, though.

 

[Bairstow]

Maybe, or it could just be PR-speak. Remember, is ST "you" are the Rebel spy. Have you ever been chosen? I've ridden the ride 100 times and never have been. Not everyone is the Rebel spy, but they certainly imply that.

The keyword here, though, is "control."

Try flirting with the CM when she checks your seatbelt.
Works every time.

 

[Kman101]

I don't know what to say, it's what we got right now, and it makes sense when looking at the concept art. Maybe it'll end up being completely wrong, but I trust Ignohippo wouldn't put it out there if he didn't trust the source/info he was getting.

I trust Ignohippo too and believe they trust their source but it still doesn't make it accurate. I'm holding out hope they actually EXPAND but I'm resigning myself to them ruining a good part of the park. Yes for something a lot better but eh.

And what about 50s vs. Hollywood & Dine?

 

[Ignohippo]

Concept art is to give you an idea of the area, it's not a blue print.

No, but it is an artist's interpretation of the blueprints and is instructed by the designers of the project as well as the executives in charge.

 

[Mawg]

To be the Devil's advocate, Steve putting it up on the home page doesn't lend credence to it, so please don't look at that as an indication that the info has been verified.

I'm sure our other sources will do that soon enough, though.

No, I don't take it as being verified, but him putting it out their means he thinks this rumor is better than most others and to me it does look fairly logical.

 

[Kamikaze]

Theming is the whole point in a theme park. The crappy story is irrelevant to the "world".

No, it is not irrelevant if the rides are based on the story. The attractions themselves are not theming, they are attractions. That is what will be disappointing about Pandora. Not the themed 'land'.

 

[Kman101]

Oh, the layout 100% fits. I just don't like it. LOL. Oh well. I guess it is what it is. I just can't imagine walls and that huge chunk of the park cut off (let's hope Toy Story Land is up and running by then to fill that void) but again, it also makes sense to use that area. Sigh.

 

[CinematicFusion]

Anyone else skeptical about this land? I mean the concept art looks unbelievably amazing and detailed but that is exactly why I'm skeptical as to how much it'll really look like that after Disney goes through their "process". Looking forward to more info about the Millennium Falcon ride because right now it just sounds like a slight step above a cross between Mission: Space and Star Tours. Unlike New Fantasyland I hope these lands actually blow peoples' minds when completed.

I think you hit it on the head. I believe the Falcon ride will be a cross between star tours and mission space. That will be awesome if done right.

Imagine the queue going through a space hanger and then boarding the falcon.
All the detail, sights sounds of an immersive queue.

You are then given a choice...do you want to be part of the piloting team or one of the gunners of the ship.

The cockpit you choose looks straight from the film.
You strap yourself in and through a mixture of motion simulation, state of the art screens, immersive surround sound, a film score, the engine roar of the falcon you are completely transported into the fantasy.

How will they do this?
If two riders were in a gunner and two riders in the cockpit. They would need at least a mixture of 70 gunners and cockpits running.
If they had a ride that lasts 2.5 minutes and another 2.5 minutes of load and unload time. (not sure if that's realistic) You could get 1680 riders an hour.
Is that possible? How big would the building need to be to fit 70 simulators in?
It would be cool if it could be done though it sounds like it could be a lot of trouble keeping the thing running with 70 individual ride systems needing constant attention.
Keep the faith it will be a cool ride.