Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge (Disney's Hollywood Studios)

[Nick]

Big Hero and Wall - E need a ride imo...or God forbid they expanded Indiana Jones

If they are going to do anything with Indy (which IS rumored due to the 5th film), I want a unique ride. Wall-E doesn't have enough mass appeal imo, I don't see it ever getting a ride (even though I love it).

 

[Mad Dog]

WDW Magic just posted new SWL concept art. Looks pretty cool. :thumbsup:

 

[belloq87]

Does anyone know if the LMA bleachers have been taken down yet? It feels like that's the last obstacle before things can really get rolling back there.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

WDW Magic just posted new SWL concept art. Looks pretty cool. :thumbsup:

Keeping in mind, the concept art that was just revealed today was for Disneyland's rendition of SWL, not HWS.

 

[twebber55]

Keeping in mind, the concept art that was just revealed today was for Disneyland's rendition of SWL, not HWS.

correct but you get a sense of what the land at DHS will look like
nothing really new

 

[AlexanderMBush]

correct but you get a sense of what the land at DHS will look like
nothing really new

This was from the Awaken Summer event a few months back; as they showed a new concept of their SWL..



And here is the DLR one..

 

[Scott W.]

This was from the Awaken Summer event a few months back; as they showed a new concept of their SWL..

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And here is the DLR one..

I think the DLR looks far more impressive.

 

[shiekra38]

There are far too few people in that concept art..

 

[twebber55]

This was from the Awaken Summer event a few months back; as they showed a new concept of their SWL..

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And here is the DLR one..

look similar to me just a better piece of concept art released today

 

[Mad Dog]

There are far too few people in that concept art..

a slow 4th of July week in 2019.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

a slow 4th of July week in 2099.

fixed that.

I do want to note something, in particular. Is it just me that it's amazing of how different both universal and Disney handle concept arts?

Usually; Disney's concept arts really don't represent the official outcome, while Universals surprisingly handles it as close to the concepts as god forbid possible. I mean, for example; Toothsome. So-far, it really seems like they are going very close with what the concept arts being..while Disney and TSL. In the original concept of TSL, it had a lot going for it; and then during the Awaken Summer media event, they showed new concepts of it; significantly toned down..

 

[pat_naughty05]

fixed that.

I do want to note something, in particular. Is it just me that it's amazing of how different both universal and Disney handle concept arts?

Usually; Disney's concept arts really don't represent the official outcome, while Universals surprisingly handles it as close to the concepts as god forbid possible. I mean, for example; Toothsome. So-far, it really seems like they are going very close with what the concept arts being..while Disney and TSL. In the original concept of TSL, it had a lot going for it; and then during the Awaken Summer media event, they showed new concepts of it; significantly toned down..

I've noticed this as well. I remember all the way back to the original Hogsmeade concept art. There were only minor changes, but the end result was pretty much what they initially showed. I have a strong appreciation for Universal for doing this. Based on that track record, I'm very excited for Volcano Bay.

Disney on the other hand... They've put out some jaw-dropping concept art, but the only thing that I can think of that really resembled the concept was Cars Land.

 

[quinnmac000]

My biggest problem is looking at the photos....more of the space is wasted being rockwork than actual usable space.

 

[Mad Dog]

My biggest problem is looking at the photos....more of the space is wasted being rockwork than actual usable space.

That's Disney's thing. If they would only put as much effort into their rides as they do the rock work.

 

[Galaxy Defender]

My biggest problem is looking at the photos....more of the space is wasted being rockwork than actual usable space.

Maybe they feel there is a portion of the theme park public that wants more rock work. Maybe ixie:makes you like rocks. Personally, if I want rock work I go to Stone Mountain. I would rather see as much Star Wars as they can fit in the area.

 

[OrganicRider]

My biggest problem is looking at the photos....more of the space is wasted being rockwork than actual usable space.

I Don't think its wasted space. Their just concealing buildings.

 

[SkiBum]

Maybe they feel there is a portion of the theme park public that wants more rock work. Maybe ixie:makes you like rocks. Personally, if I want rock work I go to Stone Mountain. I would rather see as much Star Wars as they can fit in the area.

Why not theme to a space port with false front buildings instead? Save money on concrete and rock artisans. I get that they want to theme buildings but there are easier and more effective ways. Make it a beautiful plaza with fountains and futuristic buildings as seen in the movies. One day, WDW is going to sink into the swamp from the weight of all the concrete.

 

[IzzyB]

I Don't think its wasted space. Their just concealing buildings.

Agreed. We complain if we see the show building and we complain if they hide the show building.

 

[Nico]

Why not theme to a space port with false front buildings instead? Save money on concrete and rock artisans. I get that they want to theme buildings but there are easier and more effective ways. Make it a beautiful plaza with fountains and futuristic buildings as seen in the movies. One day, WDW is going to sink into the swamp from the weight of all the concrete.

Epcot, Tomorrowland, MIB show that "futuristic buildings" don't stand up to time.

 

[BJCool]

I don't really understand the concern with the rock work. They want it to feel otherworldly like you are on a distant planet with these natural rock formations that this Spaceport has developed around.