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

DisneyFans4Life

DisneyFans4Life

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DisneyJeff said:
Why be so negative about the negative posts? ;)
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rucifee said:
Thanks but no thanks, people should just learn to take the good with the bad. Life (and Disney) isn't always magical. LOL
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I honestly don't mind negative posts; it's an open forum and everyone is entitled to their opinion and I respect that. It's just when every post seems to be negative it starts to get tiring. Honestly though, this forum is no different than any other forum on the web. The good and the bad should be taken with a grain of salt.
 
ford91exploder

ford91exploder

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AJH219 said:
I am quite capable of looking at positives and negatives in life, but the constant bickering over NOTHING that has gone on over the last few weeks is ridiculous. It makes the forum an unpleasant place to be. The discussions almost always become a "you don't think this is trash? Well eff you! You must snort pixie dust everyday, hardy har har!" mudslinging fight, and that's no fun. My posting record is evidence that I can provide useful critique to things that warrant it. This Launch Bay junk isn't worth a critique (in my eyes) because it was never billed as a E ticket style attraction. Why is anyone shocked its lackluster? Hello, its in one of the most lackluster Disney parks! So forgive me for getting a tad bit annoyed!
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The problem is this is not a 90 day setup designed to hype TFA and will close when TFA runs, This is an attraction which will probably be here for 3-5 YEARS. That's why some of us are so bloody negative about it. If it were truly 'temporary' that would be one thing but this is temporary on the order of the BAH.

Star Wars deserves an effort greater than shown here by TWDC and if this is the kind of product they have in mind for SWL - The SW Fanbois will NOT be happy.

Unfortunately it's just another manifestation of 'How little can we do and still get people to pay' mindset which has infected WDW over the last few years.
 
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Ignohippo

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I don't mind, and completely understand, the negativity.

But, there are times where it feels like if the Mouse handed out suitcases full of cash, people would complain that the suitcases were too heavy.

Going to see the Launch Bay on the 17th and will reserve judgement until then. From the pics, some of the smaller areas look decent, while the main large area looks like it could have used a ton more theming (but I really have no idea if that's true).
 
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doctornick

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DisneyJeff said:
I was there on Tuesday and was disappointed. I expected it to be more immersive than it was. It felt more like a museum mixed with the current version of Innovations West (a Visa meet and greet and some video games).
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Isn't that exactly what they said it would be? I guess I'm confused as to what people's expectations where. There was never indication that this would be some sort of "immersive" pretend you are in the Star Wars galaxy setting, at least not that I ever saw.
 
ToTBellHop

ToTBellHop

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doctornick said:
Isn't that exactly what they said it would be? I guess I'm confused as to what people's expectations where. There was never indication that this would be some sort of "immersive" pretend you are in the Star Wars galaxy setting, at least not that I ever saw.
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I was expecting something like this:
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Silly me.
 
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doctornick

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MansionButler84 said:
I was expecting something like this:View attachment 122005Silly me.
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Isn't that basically what it is? Display cases with models and other movie props, M&Gs, the occasional walk around character, some videos game consoles? Plus of course merch and food.

I'm not trying to be flippant, but what exactly are people disappointing about? That the walls are not more themed? Because the content is -- as far as I can tell -- exactly what was suggested at the announcement. Maybe I'm naive, but when I look at the photos, it's pretty much what I thought it would be.

I'm not saying it's anything special, but I'm not really sure why anyone would have thought it would be.
 
rucifee

rucifee

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LisaKhan said:
Ventured into this early this morning. Extremely disappointing.

Didn't have huge expectations at all. But honestly felt this is scraping the barrel in terms of budget and entertainment.

Literally no theming at all. Felt like an extended shop. The few exhibits that were there were not very interesting, nor the small movie - which essentially played like an advert for Star Wars. The meet and greets were just what they are - a meet and greet. Felt a little distasteful that it appeared to be just centered around selling merchandise.

Hardly anyone was there, and most around me agreed it was pretty low rent.

Few cast members spoke of the new Star Wars land that could take 5 years or even longer, to summarize it's not coming anytime soon. So this is really not temporary is it? Makes me worry how bad the Frozen attraction will be, if the same people behind that are behind this. I honestly felt a few hardcore fans with a smaller budget could have done something better than this.

Poor.
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Is it Watto's Grotto poor?
 
PhotoDave219

PhotoDave219

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AJH219 said:
Welcome to this forum lately, the negativity has become almost utterly unbearable.
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DisneyFans4Life said:
True story. Some folks should go and create their own Disney negativity forum so this forum doesn't get so polluted lol.
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We are known for being a group of savages.... But this week might take the cake.

MansionButler84 said:
Those of you looking for positivity exclusively would be happier at the Disney Parks Blog...
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You know I'm all for criticizing the mouse when its called for - like when they take forever to build things and things are nowhere near as advertised - but this wasn't advertised as much of anything and thats exactly what it is: Not Much. But thats all it needs to be....
Ignohippo said:
I don't mind, and completely understand, the negativity.

But, there are times where it feels like if the Mouse handed out suitcases full of cash, people would complain that the suitcases were too heavy.

Going to see the Launch Bay on the 17th and will reserve judgement until then. From the pics, some of the smaller areas look decent, while the main large area looks like it could have used a ton more theming (but I really have no idea if that's true).
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Pretty much my attitude..... Say hi if you see me there. Likely it was rushed to get open and hence the lack of theming.
 

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