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The worst part is that that transition was originally supposed to be a themed walking bridge that went over the road, but it got cut.
Good to see they are implementing the reservation system for Oga’s. The system works if you are in the know, not so much for the GP. I can’t tell you how many times someone got in line at Oga’s just to be denied because they have no reservation. Maybe at DHS it will be different since at WDW everything has to be planned so far in advance, but wondering how far they will have reservations? DL is 14 days maybe expanding to 60.No the transitions rough in person too lol
Also, Launch Bay and A Galaxy Far, Far Away are staying open for a while to provide Star Wars experiences outside of SW:GE, in an attempt to spread out the Star Wars crowds.
There still are walk around characters like Troopers, Chewie, Rey, Kylo, etc at Galaxys edge.
And CMs confirmed today that Oga’s will be reservation only, with reservations made on MDX. 45 minute experience and 2 drink max (alcoholic or not).
Oh and green milk is terrible lol
Good to see they are implementing the reservation system for Oga’s. The system works if you are in the know, not so much for the GP. I can’t tell you how many times someone got in line at Oga’s just to be denied because they have no reservation. Maybe at DHS it will be different since at WDW everything has to be planned so far in advance, but wondering how far they will have reservations? DL is 14 days maybe expanding to 60.
It’s still just CM previews right? Not General softs? Seems like with how finished the land is, we’re likely to get those before the 29th but after AP previews.
Went to preview today. Massive land, very Detailed, but felt like there was nothing to do. Ride felt like the green side of Mission Space. Queue was well done. All that painted concrete in the land made it very hot, no shade anywhere and no place to sit. They have lines everywhere just to take pictures in front of scenery which was ridiculous to me as I could just take my own pics without waiting in line. Loved the milk. Green was my favorite.
I'm sorry, my experience was not as great as yours. There were tons of areas that just had nothing to do. Especially the areas on the Toy Story side of the land. It was sunny when I went. There is no shade, and nowhere to sit. We got a Bronto wrap in the quick service area near the market place. We looked around for 10 minutes trying to find a place to sit an eat. There was nothing. No tables, no umbrellas, no benches, nothing. You have to stand up and find a concrete ledge to set your drink down on.Correct, just CMs (and their guests). I saw a few little things that needed paint touch ups/finishings, but from a guest’s perspective, at least, it’s 99% done.
I have to disagree. There’s a lot more motion in SR than MS: Green. Also their flagship attraction isn’t open, so half the land feels useless..right now. Agreed there could be more shade and seating, but there are definitely cargo boxes and benches scattered around to sit. And of course photopass is gonna have lines right now, with CMs getting free photo downloads and four hours to preview a land with one ride lol.
Also, I have to say, the most time I spent in the land, it was overcast/rainy, so I definitely had it easy oh, speaking of: those tarps and nets over the marketplace drip a whole bunch after it rains lol
Not to say this land is perfect: it’s not. But I felt they learned a lot from Pandora. There’s more to do, see, buy, and eat in Galaxys Edge than Pandora. These full immersion IP lands are really difficult to pull off, so it’s nice to see Disney improving, IMO
I'm sorry, my experience was not as great as yours. There were tons of areas that just had nothing to do. Especially the areas on the Toy Story side of the land. It was sunny when I went. There is no shade, and nowhere to sit. We got a Bronto wrap in the quick service area near the market place. We looked around for 10 minutes trying to find a place to sit an eat. There was nothing. No tables, no umbrellas, no benches, nothing. You have to stand up and find a concrete ledge to set your drink down on.
So if anyone can explain the science behind the fuzzy Tauntaun would be really interested in how the drink makes you lips go numb.
Nice, well though out review, with a very interesting perspective.:thumbsup:This is for DL but I couldn't see a GE review thread there.
The land is hyper detailed and can match or even beat some of the best lands out there but the problem is that it feels like it's missing something. I'm sure it makes sense to the person who made it, maybe a battle took place at one spot and that's why there is blaster marks on a wall but it doesn't mean anything. The land is also huge. Like, really huge and I can't understand why nor how it can feel so empty. 14 acres and unless you're wanting to build a droid or a lightsaber, besides Smuggler's Run and eventually Rise, there is very little to do.
I've never liked Harry Potter as a character, movie, book but I love the lands. My wife is a huge fan and she probably loves the lands on a level that I never could, so I was thrilled to see GE coming as I love Star Wars but I don't have that same connection. I don't think the location is the problem, I've always loved how the parks expanded the universes of whatever IP they were doing. Having the Millennium Falcon is what you want to see, not Alderaan, not Cloud City, not Tatooine. Seeing the scale in person was awesome but looking at it from ground level looking up felt odd. It's not how you visualise it.
Disney went for hyper realism but maybe it just doesn't work for Star Wars. You're never going to be able to have walk around characters or droids when it's busy. Maybe asking for a greater suspension of disbelief could have resulted in a more fun land because it's like they forgot the purpose of what a theme park land should be: fun. The weird thing is that is actually seems to be bringing other lands down, I thought Pandora was excellent but if it was missing it's big ride (Flight of Passage), the land would kind of suck regardless of how technically impressive it is.
Smuggler's Run is kind of a weird ride to comment on. I usually think that the first ride you do on the first day of your vacation, always gets a boost. It's like eating a meal when you're starving, it will always taste that little better. My first ride of my trip was Hyperspace Mountain and it was fantastic. I love DL's Space Mountain but this took it up to a whole new level and it is so much better than it has any right to be by just adding a few screens and overlays. So I finally get into GE a few hours after rope drop with no real rush to get there. (The park wasn't all that busy at this point) I get in line for SR and the queue was kind of great, very well themed, interesting and plenty to look at plus it moves at a good pace. My wife and I were engineers and besides just slapping every button you can, you don't really have a clue what's going on but I enjoyed it. It wasn't great but it certainly wasn't bad either.
Then a weird thing happened. Before leaving the park, I went on Star Tours and got a full ride of scenes I'd never seen before and for a refreshed first time experience of that ride, it was far superior. Adding interactivity adds a little to the experience but at the cost of intensity and knowing just what the hell is going on. Disney spends a ton on a new ride that is the 3rd best Star Wars ride in their park. Star Tours is over 30 years old with enhancements and Space Mountain had a massive overhaul about 14 years ago, it's ridiculous.
I went back to GE later in the trip and it feels like a completely different land at night time, it's one of the prettiest areas in the evening. I went on SR again but I was a pilot this time and this was a mile above being an engineer. Luckily, I had a kid beside me teaching me the ropes before boarding which was a huge help. Unfortunately, you only have a 1 in 3 chance of this better experience and it's always a gamble if the queue is long. Even as a pilot, I would still rate it as the 3rd best Star Wars ride in DL.
Overall, the theming is great but soulless. Smuggler's Run is fun but not the best. Adding different missions or more interactivity for the non pilots could go a long way for the longevity of the ride. I didn't feel the need to stay in the land for a second longer that necessary and I had no urge to try any of the food or drinks based on reviews and far better options available in the rest of the park. I think that Rise of the Resistance will still be huge hit and can salvage the whole land to maybe be almost what I expected but I think that adding some of the more expected ideas like the X Wing coaster would have been far more welcome. Maybe less would have been more for the size and overly forced theming.
Nice, well though out review, with a very interesting perspective.:thumbsup:
I was having my doubts on whether you'd get that in before mine. :thumbsup:...If the travel weather co- operates, I'll be in GESWL Weds. night for the first of 4 trips to DHS over an 11 days vacation.You’re next. :toast: