DHS Star Wars Land announced for Disney's Hollywood Studios

[SpoiledBlueMilk]

I'd like to know how they are going to fit 20,000 visitors a day into Olgas cantina.
I have to believe it will be so crowded any illusions will be destroyed and those that can't get in will be disapointed.

This is my overriding concern with Galaxy's Edge - Disney is promoting an immersive experience on many levels. Any illusion of immersion will be crushed by the sheer volume of people jammed into the land.

I know it's a vast generalization, and there are many respectful tourists who go to the parks on a daily basis. However, it just takes a few knuckleheads to spoil the whole batch. I'll be politically incorrect for a minute - I don't think a Star Wars experience that is supposed to be immersive can survive the crush of couples with strollers the size of SUVs barreling through the crowd or your typical ugly American tourist in tank tops and jorts clogging the area. Remember when they had that droid out in Tomorrowland for a hot second a year or two ago? The videos posted showed kids basically climbing on the thing and kicking it while their mouth breathing parents stood by to video it for Facebook.

I would hate to see the best ideas of WDI creatives crushed under the sheer force of the great unwashed. I know it's a generalization, but I've seen enough people rolling their 8 year olds around in strollers, or people hoisting themselves out of hover-rounds to get closer to the ashtray in the smoking section in Epcot to leave my optimism intact. As they say, this is why we can't have nice things.

 

[Skibum1970]

This is my overriding concern with Galaxy's Edge - Disney is promoting an immersive experience on many levels. Any illusion of immersion will be crushed by the sheer volume of people jammed into the land.

I know it's a vast generalization, and there are many respectful tourists who go to the parks on a daily basis. However, it just takes a few knuckleheads to spoil the whole batch. I'll be politically incorrect for a minute - I don't think a Star Wars experience that is supposed to be immersive can survive the crush of couples with strollers the size of SUVs barreling through the crowd or your typical ugly American tourist in tank tops and jorts clogging the area. Remember when they had that droid out in Tomorrowland for a hot second a year or two ago? The videos posted showed kids basically climbing on the thing and kicking it while their mouth breathing parents stood by to video it for Facebook.

I would hate to see the best ideas of WDI creatives crushed under the sheer force of the great unwashed. I know it's a generalization, but I've seen enough people rolling their 8 year olds around in strollers, or people hoisting themselves out of hover-rounds to get closer to the ashtray in the smoking section in Epcot to leave my optimism intact. As they say, this is why we can't have nice things.

It also follows the herd mentality. One group sees another group do something and instantly think that it is acceptable behavior. What will be hard to predict is just how popular this land stays over time. Probably overwhelmed for a number of years. I could see it maybe fading a little but, due to the glacial pace of adding rides by WDW, it will remain an area that has a solid crush of humanity washing over it. Which is probably what WDW was hoping for.

 

[SpoiledBlueMilk]

It also follows the herd mentality. One group sees another group do something and instantly think that it is acceptable behavior. What will be hard to predict is just how popular this land stays over time. Probably overwhelmed for a number of years. I could see it maybe fading a little but, due to the glacial pace of adding rides by WDW, it will remain an area that has a solid crush of humanity washing over it. Which is probably what WDW was hoping for.

Yeah, I agree. I think it's 100% assumed that Disney wants to get as many bodies packed into the area as possible. I'm sure they will create new up-sells and ticketed events to generate even more revenue there. I do see the land having staying power - it's just such a huge IP with generations of fans (myself included) that will consider it a Mecca. I will be interested in seeing how Disney squares the circle - balance the profit motive with the idea.

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

This is my overriding concern with Galaxy's Edge - Disney is promoting an immersive experience on many levels. Any illusion of immersion will be crushed by the sheer volume of people jammed into the land.

I know it's a vast generalization, and there are many respectful tourists who go to the parks on a daily basis. However, it just takes a few knuckleheads to spoil the whole batch. I'll be politically incorrect for a minute - I don't think a Star Wars experience that is supposed to be immersive can survive the crush of couples with strollers the size of SUVs barreling through the crowd or your typical ugly American tourist in tank tops and jorts clogging the area. Remember when they had that droid out in Tomorrowland for a hot second a year or two ago? The videos posted showed kids basically climbing on the thing and kicking it while their mouth breathing parents stood by to video it for Facebook.

I would hate to see the best ideas of WDI creatives crushed under the sheer force of the great unwashed. I know it's a generalization, but I've seen enough people rolling their 8 year olds around in strollers, or people hoisting themselves out of hover-rounds to get closer to the ashtray in the smoking section in Epcot to leave my optimism intact. As they say, this is why we can't have nice things.

You are spot on with that assessment.

 

[Kamikaze]

This is my overriding concern with Galaxy's Edge - Disney is promoting an immersive experience on many levels. Any illusion of immersion will be crushed by the sheer volume of people jammed into the land.

I know it's a vast generalization, and there are many respectful tourists who go to the parks on a daily basis. However, it just takes a few knuckleheads to spoil the whole batch. I'll be politically incorrect for a minute - I don't think a Star Wars experience that is supposed to be immersive can survive the crush of couples with strollers the size of SUVs barreling through the crowd or your typical ugly American tourist in tank tops and jorts clogging the area. Remember when they had that droid out in Tomorrowland for a hot second a year or two ago? The videos posted showed kids basically climbing on the thing and kicking it while their mouth breathing parents stood by to video it for Facebook.

I would hate to see the best ideas of WDI creatives crushed under the sheer force of the great unwashed. I know it's a generalization, but I've seen enough people rolling their 8 year olds around in strollers, or people hoisting themselves out of hover-rounds to get closer to the ashtray in the smoking section in Epcot to leave my optimism intact. As they say, this is why we can't have nice things.

Just to address one small part of this: Strollers may be banned from SW:GE altogether.

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

Yeah, I agree. I think it's 100% assumed that Disney wants to get as many bodies packed into the area as possible. I'm sure they will create new up-sells and ticketed events to generate even more revenue there. I do see the land having staying power - it's just such a huge IP with generations of fans (myself included) that will consider it a Mecca. I will be interested in seeing how Disney squares the circle - balance the profit motive with the idea.

I assume there will be cast/AP/DVC previews. Up-sells/afterhours Events are a gimme. Lots of $$$$$ to be made and I bet Disney is chomping at the bit to get the bell rolling.

 

[SpoiledBlueMilk]

Just to address one small part of this: Strollers may be banned from SW:GE altogether.

That would be wonderful.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Just to address one small part of this: Strollers may be banned from SW:GE altogether.

And we found a use for Pixar Place!

 

[MaximumEd]

I think all the people hoping to get a less crowded experience in the fall of 2020 are in for a rude awakening. 7DMT still pulls ridiculous waits in a park with exponentially more rides. This place is gonna be crushed for years. 2 rides. Lol.

 

[drod1985]

Just to address one small part of this: Strollers may be banned from SW:GE altogether.

As the parent of a two-year old with plans for at least one more child let me say that I am absolutely, 100%, without a doubt, in favor of this.

I'd rather carry a toddler and a backpack then end up in a stroller derby on Batuu. Who knows what their traffic court is even like.

I assume there will be cast/AP/DVC previews. Up-sells/afterhours Events are a gimme. Lots of $$$$$ to be made and I bet Disney is chomping at the bit to get the bell rolling.

Hi Disney, please know that I'm planning on upgrading myself from a Silver Pass member to a Gold Pass member for the year of 2019 in the hopes of getting a Galaxy's Edge AP preview. Please don't let this upgrade be in vein. Sincerely, @drod1985

 

[Kamikaze]

Even this one????
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Exceptions would have to be made for such great citizens of the Empire.

 

[SpoiledBlueMilk]

Even this one????
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Ah - I said yes to a ban on strollers, not Tie Fighter training simulators.

 

[capsshield]

I think it will be 10 years before crowds die down for this land if they ever do. Sure it will let up slightly but you can bet that they will add 1 or 2 attractions to the land and that will push the crowd level out 10 -12 years easily. If they build other areas in the park, that will also bring in more crowds also wanting to visit this land. I don't see it ever getting easy to enjoy this section unless they build a massive people eater.

My suggestion would be to build a large scale dinner show similar to The Medieval Times dinner show themed to Star Wars. 1000 seats with 1000 guests waiting to get in. Put on a 50 min show every 90 minutes featuring The Jedi, Bounty hunters, Dark Jedi, Droids, Rebels, Storm Troopers, etc. 8 to 9 shows a day bringing in $50,000 a show or more, with extras they could bring in $150 million a year. It would also get guests to buy park hoppers or visit a second day because only 20 to 40% of the guest would be able to experience the show a day. Make the show sponsored by the Hutt family. While guests wait they can visit the dungeons and see animatronic creatures, prisoners and guards.

It would also increase the time families are in the park doing something by about 2 hours a day which means a second meal or snack.
The show building could also be positioned so that you could enter and enjoy the show without park entry at a later date as crowds dwindle over time.

This plus the new hotel and a possible 3rd attraction would really make it a Star Wars experience.

 

[RSoxNo1]

I think it will be 10 years before crowds die down for this land if they ever do. Sure it will let up slightly but you can bet that they will add 1 or 2 attractions to the land and that will push the crowd level out 10 -12 years easily. If they build other areas in the park, that will also bring in more crowds also wanting to visit this land. I don't see it ever getting easy to enjoy this section unless they build a massive people eater.

My suggestion would be to build a large scale dinner show similar to The Medieval Times dinner show themed to Star Wars. 1000 seats with 1000 guests waiting to get in. Put on a 50 min show every 90 minutes featuring The Jedi, Bounty hunters, Dark Jedi, Droids, Rebels, Storm Troopers, etc. 8 to 9 shows a day bringing in $50,000 a show or more, with extras they could bring in $150 million a year. It would also get guests to buy park hoppers or visit a second day because only 20 to 40% of the guest would be able to experience the show a day. Make the show sponsored by the Hutt family. While guests wait they can visit the dungeons and see animatronic creatures, prisoners and guards.

It would also increase the time families are in the park doing something by about 2 hours a day which means a second meal or snack.
The show building could also be positioned so that you could enter and enjoy the show without park entry at a later date as crowds dwindle over time.

This plus the new hotel and a possible 3rd attraction would really make it a Star Wars experience.

Consider that this land is essentially kicking off Theme Park Wars between Universal and Orlando, it's really hard to say when the crowds will die down.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Consider that this land is essentially kicking off Theme Park Wars between Universal and Orlando, it's really hard to say when the crowds will die down.

Start saving up for the next Big Recession!! Make sure you have enough money in the bank to get by for at least 3 years without work and for 5 visits to WDW.

 

[KikoKea]

Can someone explain to me how Galaxy Edge is to fit in the SW story? I've seen all movies except 3 and Solo, never watched the cartoons, and only read a few books. Doesn't sound like it has anything to do with the "original" trilogy, or even the second trilogy. Is it something on the fringe of the SW storyline or a new story altogether? Thanks in advance- I'm confused.

Can't deny I was hoping it was based on the original and there was a Cantina like the one Luke met Hans in. Guess I'm not a fanatic fan.

 

[MisterPenguin]

Can someone explain to me how Galaxy Edge is to fit in the SW story? I've seen all movies except 3 and Solo, never watched the cartoons, and only read a few books. Doesn't sound like it has anything to do with the "original" trilogy, or even the second trilogy. Is it something on the fringe of the SW storyline or a new story altogether? Thanks in advance- I'm confused.

Can't deny I was hoping it was based on the original and there was a Cantina like the one Luke met Hans in. Guess I'm not a fanatic fan.

Here you go... follow the links in the article...

http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Batuu

 

[Kamikaze]

Can someone explain to me how Galaxy Edge is to fit in the SW story? I've seen all movies except 3 and Solo, never watched the cartoons, and only read a few books. Doesn't sound like it has anything to do with the "original" trilogy, or even the second trilogy. Is it something on the fringe of the SW storyline or a new story altogether? Thanks in advance- I'm confused.

Can't deny I was hoping it was based on the original and there was a Cantina like the one Luke met Hans in. Guess I'm not a fanatic fan.

I mean, exactly how much of the concept art looked like a desert?

 

[Master Yoda]

Can someone explain to me how Galaxy Edge is to fit in the SW story? I've seen all movies except 3 and Solo, never watched the cartoons, and only read a few books. Doesn't sound like it has anything to do with the "original" trilogy, or even the second trilogy. Is it something on the fringe of the SW storyline or a new story altogether? Thanks in advance- I'm confused.

Can't deny I was hoping it was based on the original and there was a Cantina like the one Luke met Hans in. Guess I'm not a fanatic fan.

Entirely new and based in the time of episodes 7-9.

They did not want to do an existing location because those places stories have already been told. This land will add to the Star Wars story, not just retell old ones.

 

[Kamikaze]

Entirely new and based in the time of episodes 7-9.

They did not want to do an existing location because those places stories have already been told. This land will add to the Star Wars story, not just retell old ones.

SW:GE takes place in the sequel trilogy.

Batuu now has canon back between episodes 2 and 3 in the new Thrawn book.