Star Wars themed land announced for Disneyland

[Phroobar]

Well, the whole thing was in Japanese and this was the last of a few different scenes we saw inside the castle. A kid was chosen to aim a sword at the AA Horn King. Lots of lighting effects and smoke. If you didn't speak Japanese or know the movie you would have no clue what was going on. The skeletons were cool though. It was pretty much like the picture.

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

I watched a video of the whole thing and I thought it looked amazing, especially the Black Cauldron scene. It was basically a villain attraction. Unique.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

Late to the party. After skimming through this thread, it seems I'm not the only one who thinks SW land just doesn't make sense for Disneyland.

DHS? Absolutely. DL? Nope

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

It may be the single worst idea in the history of the Disneyland park.

 

[Kate F]

Is there any chance at all that SWL in DL gets cancelled, or is that just wishful thinking? It probably won't but I hope it does. I would be okay with it being in DCA, although it doesn't fit in that park either, but a large-sized Star Wars land in the Disneyland Park? No, I don't understand how anyone, even Star Wars fans, can be on board with this. I really do think it is going to ruin the entire park.

 

[Californian Elitist]

It may be the single worst idea in the history of the Disneyland park.

I don't know which idea was worse...Star Wars Land in Disneyland, or replacing Lincoln with Muppets on Main Street.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Is there any chance at all that SWL in DL gets cancelled, or is that just wishful thinking? It probably won't but I hope it does. I would be okay with it being in DCA, although it doesn't fit in that park either, but a large-sized Star Wars land in the Disneyland Park? No, I don't understand how anyone, even Star Wars fans, can be on board with this. I really do think it is going to ruin the entire park.

Wishful thinking, unfortunately.

Seriously, all those who thought this was a good idea, and those who green-lit the project need to be fired.

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

Main Street, U.S.A., Adventureland, Frontierland, New Orleans Square, Fantasyland, Tomorrowland and...Star Wars Land.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

"Here you leave today and enter the worlds of yesterday, tomorrow and Chewbacca"

- Walt Disney

 

[RandomPrincess]

It may be the single worst idea in the history of the Disneyland park.

Worse then the Disney Afternoon overlay in the 90s?

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

Temporary, and that was at least Disney characters.

 

[Curious Constance]

"Here you leave today and enter the worlds of yesterday, tomorrow and Chewbacca"

- Walt Disney

Star Wars actually fits into all three categories of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy.

 

[Californian Elitist]

Star Wars actually fits into all three categories of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy.

It actually just fits fantasy. The "yesterday" and "tomorrow" that original slogan was referring to is no way similar to Star Wars.

 

[Curious Constance]

While it may not be a perfect fit in Disneyland, it wouldn't fit into DCA any better. And since they seem to be going out of their way to keep it from impacting other areas of the park as far as sightlines go, I don't think it will have much effect on the rest of the park. It will be easily avoidable, if you're so inclined. A third park isn't happening anytime soon, so they have to work with what they have.

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

Star Trek is better.

 

[Curious Constance]

It actually just fits fantasy. The "yesterday" and "tomorrow" that original slogan was referring to is no way similar to Star Wars.

I just meant that Star Wars is supposed to have happened "a long time ago" but still seems futuristic to modern times.

 

[Curious Constance]

Star Trek is better.

You wish!!!!!!

 

[Californian Elitist]

I just meant that Star Wars is supposed to have happened "a long time ago" but still seems futuristic to modern times.

True, it does take place long ago, but it still doesn't work with the original idea of "yesterday" at Disneyland. Same goes for the futuristic aspect of Star Wars, which doesn't work with Disneyland's original "tomorrow." I understand what you're trying to say, though.

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

It just doesn't work having an entire land themed to a single property like that and it doesn't jive with the rest of the park, which is classic Disney. Even Tomorrowland, which is a junkyard, still maintains enough of that feel. Even Toontown (which feels like an extension of Fantasyland) and Critter Country (which feels like a buffer between Frontierland and Fantasyland that got built on the wrong side of the river) have more of the classic DL feel.

 

[Curious Constance]

It just doesn't work having an entire land themed to a single property like that and it doesn't jive with the rest of the park, which is classic Disney. Even Tomorrowland, which is a junkyard, still maintains enough of that feel. Even Toontown (which feels like an extension of Fantasyland) and Critter Country (which feels like a buffer between Frontierland and Fantasyland that got built on the wrong side of the river) have more of the classic DL feel.

I suppose you could say that New Orleans Square is just as limited of a land as Star Wars land will be. I realize its different, but it is very limited too. I'm pretty sure all future additions to all theme parks are going to be centered on one property. That just seems to be the preferred method now. And as far as not working, I guess it depends on how you define "work". It will most certainly be popular, successful, and make gazillions of dollars which will be just the definition Disney is looking for.