Star Wars Land announced for Disney's Hollywood Studios

[Unplugged]

It'd all make more sense if they partially filled the lake and turned it into a Dagobah-type swamp, with Yoda's house & a half sunk X-Wing that allowed guests to "Use the Force" and raise the X-wing via a Magic Band kiosk.

 

[G WDW]

It'd all make more sense if they partially filled the lake and turned it into a Dagobah-type swamp, with Yoda's house & a half sunk X-Wing that allowed guests to "Use the Force" and raise the X-wing via a Magic Band kiosk.

I doubt they'll do Dagobah, as they already announced SWL is set on an unknown trading post planet.

The idea about the magic band Force thing is brilliant though. I hope WDI puts something in, similar to the wands at Diagon Alley, but much better and on a larger scale.

 

[PizzaPlanet]

Isn't construction supposed to start this month?

 

[danlb_2000]

Isn't construction supposed to start this month?

Disney has only said 2016, but things seem to be moving towards the start of construction. Things have been closed around the Streets of America and we have seen some permits filed for the park. I think we will start to see some more concrete signs of work starting soon.

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

I wonder after the huge numbers that TFA did if they are considering expanding on what they had planned for SWL ?

I'm a Star Wars geek dating back to the original in 1977 and had no idea that TFW world pull in these types of numbers. But it seems like the franchise is back on track. Hopefully Disney see's the money the movie, merchandise and food it's making a revisit their plans for this park and expand them.

 

[Fox&Hound]

I'm a Star Wars geek dating back to the original in 1977 and had no idea that TFW world pull in these types of numbers. But it seems like the franchise is back on track. Hopefully Disney see's the money the movie, merchandise and food it's making a revisit their plans for this park and expand them.

I agree. I think they will kick themselves if they don't give themselves room to expand. I am also still surprised that it will focus so heavily on the new trilogy (which is off to an amazing start) but it seems like a missed opportunity to not have some rides/experiences focus on beloved characters: Jabba, Yoda, Ewoks (debatable), etc. Has there been any talk of doing more for Star Wars with the insane success of TFA????

 

[Darth Sidious]

I'm a Star Wars geek dating back to the original in 1977 and had no idea that TFW world pull in these types of numbers. But it seems like the franchise is back on track. Hopefully Disney see's the money the movie, merchandise and food it's making a revisit their plans for this park and expand them.

I'd definitely invite expanded Star Wars plans. I actually think Star Wars could be its own gate but in Florida it isn't necessary. I think that in Anahiem it should be a third gate or at least a third gate with Marvel properties. In Florida it should get a bigger footprint in DHS than originally envisioned, truly expanding the current footprint of DHS.

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

I agree. I think they will kick themselves if they don't give themselves room to expand. I am also still surprised that it will focus so heavily on the new trilogy (which is off to an amazing start) but it seems like a missed opportunity to not have some rides/experiences focus on beloved characters: Jabba, Yoda, Ewoks (debatable), etc. Has there been any talk of doing more for Star Wars with the insane success of TFA????

It looks like they will focus on TFA first. But the cool thing is with Rogue coming out next December - we get at least Vader and Tarkin (Peter Crushing back from the dead) in that movie. Perhaps Palpatine too.. Hopefully this could be the Phase three project. Get TSL up and running, then SWL then so on. I have high hopes for episode 8 with Rian Johnson taking over.TESB was what most people say the best picture out the first three movies.

 

[doctornick]

I agree. I think they will kick themselves if they don't give themselves room to expand. I am also still surprised that it will focus so heavily on the new trilogy (which is off to an amazing start) but it seems like a missed opportunity to not have some rides/experiences focus on beloved characters: Jabba, Yoda, Ewoks (debatable), etc. Has there been any talk of doing more for Star Wars with the insane success of TFA????

I'm a big fan of the idea of having a second separate Star Wars land in DHS -- perhaps with a Hogwarts Express type ride/transport connecting them -- and, if they ever were to do that, I think that basing it on the OT timeframe would be cool.

 

[HauntedMansionFLA]

I'm a big fan of the idea of having a second separate Star Wars land in DHS -- perhaps with a Hogwarts Express type ride/transport connecting them -- and, if they ever were to do that, I think that basing it on the OT timeframe would be cool.

Yep, a peoplemover type of transportation based on the Star Wars universe. It could be an attraction itself.

 

[ItlngrlBella]

There BETTER be a phase 2 for SWL because right now its only slated for 2 rides (plus a couple dining options and gift stores galore).

 

[doctornick]

There BETTER be a phase 2 for SWL because right now its only slated for 2 rides (plus a couple dining options and gift stores galore).

They only announced 2 rides, but it's possible there may be other (smaller) rides that are developed. At the very least, we can expect some non-ride attractions like the rumored indoor jedi training.

 

[dizda]

I'm a big fan of the idea of having a second separate Star Wars land in DHS -- perhaps with a Hogwarts Express type ride/transport connecting them -- and, if they ever were to do that, I think that basing it on the OT timeframe would be cool.

Perhaps one area could be "Light Side" (Republic/Jedi/Rebels/Resistance) and the other area could be "Dark Side" (Empire/Sith/First Order/Knights of Ren).

 

[dizda]

Yep, a peoplemover type of transportation based on the Star Wars universe. It could be an attraction itself.

It could be themed to the Kessel Run.

 

[doctornick]

It could be themed to the Kessel Run.

Duh, that's a fantastic idea. Especially since it just referenced in the canon stuff and so the Imagineers could have a lot of flexibility with how to execute it.

 

[Next Big Thing]

There BETTER be a phase 2 for SWL because right now its only slated for 2 rides (plus a couple dining options and gift stores galore).

The "Phase 2" is referring to the second construction phase (After TSL). Whether more SWL gets built is yet to be determined.

Think about it though in comparing to Potter. SWL would have 2 brand new rides plus Star Tours... all seemingly very good rides from what we've heard. Potter has 3 "new" rides (Forbidden Journey, Hogwarts Express and Gringotts) and a few rethemed coasters, one of the kiddie kind.

As far as rides go, Star Wars Land is looking to be fairly packed when you consider Diagon itself (Hogwarts Express isn't in Diagon) has literally one ride and a bunch of shopping.

 

[FigmentJedi]

As far as rides go, Star Wars Land is looking to be fairly packed when you consider Diagon itself (Hogwarts Express isn't in Diagon) has literally one ride and a bunch of shopping.

Also much better live-entertainment then Hogsmeade.

 

[Next Big Thing]

Also much better live-entertainment then Hogsmeade.

True, Diagon does have good shows (although I never seem to actually see them performing). I can't wait to see how they do the Cantina. I'm imagining something very similar to how they run Sonny Eclipse.

 

[raymusiccity]

Also much better live-entertainment then Hogsmeade.

Please elaborate. Who or what is more entertaining than Hogsmeade ?

 

[FigmentJedi]

Please elaborate. Who or what is more entertaining than Hogsmeade ?

Celestina Warbeck and the two Beedle puppet shows>>>Hogsmeade's Frog Chorus and Triwizard Cup Pep Rallies that are the damn same as the 20 second intros the other two schools had in the Goblet of Fire movie.