The Miscellaneous Thought Thread

[JD2000]

I am not sure if anyone mentioned this yet, but two insiders had a lengthy conversation on micechat, and said the earliest Rise of the Resistance could open is October, when you account for everything that must happen and the length of time required.

 

[Phroobar]

I am not sure if anyone mentioned this yet, but two insiders had a lengthy conversation on micechat, and said the earliest Rise of the Resistance could open is October, when you account for everything that must happen and the length of time required.

Did one of them drive the tram at Disneyland?

 

[NateD1226]

Did one of them drive the tram at Disneyland?

It is legit! I just read it all! Great info.

 

[JD2000]

I am not sure if anyone mentioned this yet, but two insiders had a lengthy conversation on micechat, and said the earliest Rise of the Resistance could open is October, when you account for everything that must happen and the length of time required.

I accidentally posted in the wrong place.

 

[Curious Constance]

Finally, some good SWL windfall. Still rather have Hungry Bear on the water. It’s the most “Disneyland” addition to the park I’ve seen in a while

Ride this through till Monday?

 

[Pam Hates Penguins]

I agree. The land feels a little lifeless. At least put some cast members in alien costumes. A few stormtroppers and Chewbacca doesn't cut it.

Don't expect any roaming droids around until the crowds are reasonable in Galaxy's Edge.

 

[mickEblu]

Ride this through till Monday?

At least Wednesday.

 

[Curious Constance]

At least Wednesday.

Yeah, Monday wasn’t far enough at all. I think we might coast through till next weekend with this addition. Do you have a Dumbo hedge update for me?

 

[Phroobar]

Don't expect any roaming droids around until the crowds are reasonable in Galaxy's Edge.

They already are reasonable.

 

[mickEblu]

Yeah, Monday wasn’t far enough at all. I think we might coast through till next weekend with this addition. Do you have a Dumbo hedge update for me?

Lol I wish I did. They just recently shut down Storybookland for a few weeks so they would have probably done it then if they were going to do anything at all- but haven’t heard anything so I’m guessing nothing.

 

[Curious Constance]

Lol I wish I did. They just recently shut down Storybookland for a few weeks so they would have probably done it then if they were going to do anything at all- but haven’t heard anything so I’m guessing nothing.

Still a recovering AP?

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

I agree. The land feels a little lifeless. At least put some cast members in alien costumes. A few stormtroppers and Chewbacca doesn't cut it.

Stormtroopers and Chewbacca have been characters in the theme parks for decades. What else they got?

 

[Phroobar]

Stormtroopers and Chewbacca have been characters in the theme parks for decades. What else they got?

An eyeball snake in the drinking fountains?

 

[Darkbeer1]

So another day at LAX in the evening, brought out some reenforcements...

Ended up with 5 dogs (P.U.P.S.) that are therapy dogs designed to work at LAX and elsewhere. Impressed not only our delegates, but the general public, flight crews, employees, etc. And they were all taking selfies, etc. Even the ones who didn't pet, still had big smiles when they walked by. Best part, all I had to do is supervise and make sure no dog or human was hurt..... Nice way to end a 15 hour work day....

 

[Rich T]

Don't expect any roaming droids around until the crowds are reasonable in Galaxy's Edge.

Or ever. Because lawsuits.

 

[Rich T]

So getting back to 'Galaxy's Edge'....

I've been able to look over some of the assortment of photographs from the land tonight over at a Star Wars fan site ( rebelscum . com ) and what I'm seeing looks terrific.
I recommend taking a look at their collection of photos.

While I have yet to have personally set foot in the land physically and experienced it first hand, I do have some impressions gathered by just looking over the images and hearing from a few CMs.

My early thoughts are this -

It reminds me a lot of Disney's Animal Kingdom in some of the design work and materials used for constructing and embellishing the buildings and hardscape.
But it also reminds me of DAK in another way....early DAK, pre-expansion with Everest and later Pandora -

It's a lot of pretty eye candy, beautiful settings, lots of authentic details, but ( seemingly at this early stage ) little substance and little to do.
Lots of 'consumables' and too few 'observables' if that makes sense.

What I mean by that is there is a great effort focusing on the fun themed foods and merchandise....but seemingly less effort in regards to the entertainment offerings.
Yes, I'm aware of the entertainment cuts and the removal of the originally proposed dining show establishment, but something is 'missing'....and I'm not talking about the delayed RotR.

I think what is missing is more atmospheric elements.
This is 'Star Wars'.
It seems to me we should be seeing free roaming droids, various aliens or creatures roaming about ( as originally proposed ) and....well, more interactive elements.

The 'interactivity' of the land was hyped up and anticipated by many.
Even the early press releases when the land was announced talked about such elements regarding the outcome of your skill on the Falcon Attraction, 'bargaining' with Dok in his den, 'interactive' Force infused lightsabers interacting with elements within the land, and the like.
Perhaps these elements will come to be at a later stage, but it's a element that was much talked about in the lead up to the Grand Opening and to date I have heard and seen very little regarding it.

The land does look very nice, but it feels a little 'empty'.
Like a carefully constructed stage made out of eye catching stage furnishings, but with no actors to flesh out the story.

I'm sure I will have a different opinion once experiencing it eventually, but at the moment those are my initial impressions.
I love the look of the Cantina inside , and the effort to make the land look 'lived in' is excellent.
Just wishing I was seeing more other worldly beings strolling around and bringing the 'world' more alive.

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Good observations. I’m not surprised that the interactivity was overhyped; that promise has always sounded like typical theme park pr dept. ballyhoo to me. As much as I like much of what I see, the current merchandise emphasis really does give the impression that the entire project exists mainly to sell expensive toys. Hopefully it’ll feel more balanced when the headliner ride finally gets its act together. I wouldn’t count on ever seeing true unescorted free-roaming droids in GE, though.

 

[truecoat]

As much as I like much of what I see, the current merchandise emphasis really does give the impression that the entire project exists mainly to sell expensive toys.

Can you imagine the calls to the toy manufacturers?

Make us some toys but don’t assemble them.

Who’s going to put them together?

The buyer. Oh, and make us some 40 dollar bags so they can carry them around.

 

[Phroobar]

As much as I like much of what I see, the current merchandise emphasis really does give the impression that the entire project exists mainly to sell expensive toys

Do you expect any less from Disney?

 

[Rich T]

Do you expect any less from Disney?

Not lately. But a few years ago they did build a Radiator Springs that had zero emphasis on expensive toy-buying “experiences.”

It kind of saddens me to witness how many people are chomping at the bit to open their wallets and say, “yes, Disney, I’ll give you all the money you want from me for Star Wars toys. Please continue in this direction.”

The Empire has won after all, it seems.

 

[mickEblu]

Still a recovering AP?

Haha so recovering in this would mean I’m not an AP? No, unfortunately they suckered me right back in. This time the excuses were Star Wars Land and my son about to hit 40 inches. Which I guess are kind of good reasons. The 40 inch thing takes me off of the Small World, Dumbo, Teacups circuit.