Star Wars Launch Bay coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios later this year

[note2001]

Wow - I consider myself a lightweight SW geek, but all this cannon talk is way over my head.

Setting an alarm to wake me up late November when we're back to talking about the Launch Bay.

 

[PhotoDave219]

you know, like Mara Jade Skywalker, Grand Admiral Thrawn, Wedge Antilles, Ooryl Qrygg

Wedge isn't expanded. He was in the original trilogy.

 

[ProfSavage]

Wedge isn't expanded. He was in the original trilogy.

Yeah he's even a founding member of Rogue Squadron

 

[WhatJaneSays]

Same. Never liked it. In fac, a friend of mine and I turned Yuuzhan Vong into a verb. It means to actively dismiss or pretend as if certain aspects of canon, of any franchise, does not exist.

That is hilarious. My geek group basically did that same thing. We used “Vonged/Vonged up” for storylines that came out of nowhere, made no sense, and that we know are there … but we all generally agree not to talk about them.

 

[ProfSavage]

That is hilarious. My geek group basically did that same thing. We used “Vonged/Vonged up” for storylines that came out of nowhere, made no sense, and that we know are there … but we all generally agree not to talk about them.

 

[DisneyDrum]

Details just announced for the Disneyland version. I suspect the DHS one will be very similar

This new area will offer opportunities to visit with favorite Star Wars characters, special exhibits, peeks at the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens and much more. Here’s a look inside!

• Choose Your Destiny with Special Character Experiences
  • Dark Side – Encounter one of the most iconic villains from Star Wars, Darth Vader.
  • Light Side – Fly casual at this makeshift Rebel base, and meet the most famous co-pilot in the galaxy, Chewbacca.
• Explore the Dark and the Light in Themed Galleries
  • Dark Side Gallery – Get a look at authentic pieces of stormtrooper armor as well as famous Sith lightsabers once wielded by masters of the dark side.
  • Light Side Gallery – Explore a gallery filled with Rebel flight helmets and lightsabers once wielded by Jedi Knights.
  • Preview Gallery – See props from the upcoming film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
  • Starship Gallery – Discover models of famous starships and their pilots from throughout the Star Warssaga.
    
• Join the Battle in the Star Wars Game Center – Play the latest games from the Star Wars galaxy, including Disney Infinity 3.0 – featuring park-exclusive Toy Box levels.

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...november-16-to-disneyland-park-in-california/

 

[YodaMan]

If Disneyland can get this up by November, any chance Studios can finish this before the planned December date?

 

[Rteetz]

If Disneyland can get this up by November, any chance Studios can finish this before the planned December date?

Disneylands has been under construction longer than DHS tho.

 

[rioriz]

Disneylands has been under construction longer than DHS tho.

Pretty sure DL closed before they even decided was going in. ...all roads lead to SDL...

 

[Jon81uk]

• Dark Side – Encounter one of the most iconic villains from Star Wars, Darth Vader.

• Light Side – Fly casual at this makeshift Rebel base, and meet the most famous co-pilot in the galaxy, Chewbacca.

So they choose the characters with no visable face, to make casting easier then. I guess finding a Harrision Ford lookalike for Han Solo is too hard?

 

[Ignohippo]

If Disneyland can get this up by November, any chance Studios can finish this before the planned December date?

That's the plan. November was what I heard months ago.

 

[Jones14]

I'm assuming that the two locations will be exactly alike, but are there any plans to have different props, meet and greets, etc. from one location to the other?

 

[FigmentForver96]

I'm assuming that the two locations will be exactly alike, but are there any plans to have different props, meet and greets, etc. from one location to the other?

I'm sure they are going to be a very similar at first, but since both locations will probably have just "light side" and "dark side" they should be able to swap characters out in ease.

 

[redshoesrock]

I just got my transfer accepted for Hollywood Studios attractions! I'm going to be working the new Star Wars land, and I'm going to be posted at the Launch Bay until the new attractions are ready enough for us to be trained!!!! Very excited!! I transfer on Nov. 22nd, so it seems like the Launch Bay will be up for the Christmas crowd. Looking forward to seeing all of you!! xD

 

[danlb_2000]

I just got my transfer accepted for Hollywood Studios attractions! I'm going to be working the new Star Wars land, and I'm going to be posted at the Launch Bay until the new attractions are ready enough for us to be trained!!!! Very excited!! I transfer on Nov. 22nd, so it seems like the Launch Bay will be up for the Christmas crowd. Looking forward to seeing all of you!! xD

They are actually signing up employees for Star Wars land even though it's several years away? Launch Bay I understand, but I didn't realize they made hiring decision for new attractions that far in advance.

 

[asianway]

So they choose the characters with no visable face, to make casting easier then. I guess finding a Harrision Ford lookalike for Han Solo is too hard?

Since I am the first one to jump on them for doing something lazy, casting Chewbacca is not easy at all. Han would be much easier.

 

[JimboJones123]

That is hilarious. My geek group basically did that same thing. We used “Vonged/Vonged up” for storylines that came out of nowhere, made no sense, and that we know are there … but we all generally agree not to talk about them.

You might not, but Traitor is the greatest Star Wars book ever written. It is a great sci if book without even being a Star Wars book.

 

[Hyperspace Hoopla]

A lot of the Expanded Universe stuff was really good....and some of it wasn't. Sure the whole Swarm War series was almost as bad as the Holiday Special, but the Republic Commando Series and the X-Wing series were great.

 

[ToTBellHop]

Not to interrupt the dorkfest, but...new pavilion coming to DHS next month?

 

[twebber55]

Not to interrupt the dorkfest, but...new pavilion coming to DHS next month?

what kind of pavilion?