A Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Retrospective

[@thebluetarp]

With all that extra space in Galaxy's Edge, why is there not a walk-through attraction or two in this land. There is so much space. Can you imagine walking into Jabba's throne room and then going down to the rancor dungeon

[@CinnamonGrrlErin1]

Or a Hoth-themed walk through for the hot days, but interactive so it feels like you're part of the Rebellion. Have a tauntaun petting zoo at the end.

[@MrBassmann15]

That would be nice, but Galaxy's Edge takes place immediately after Episode 8 and on that planet. It can't happen.

[@TacticusPrime]

@@MrBassmann15 "Galaxy's Edge takes place immediately after Episode 8 and on that planet." Which is terrible.

[@randomscb-40charger78]

@@MrBassmann15 Say what you want about the sequel trilogy, but I think it makes sense that Galaxy's Edge takes place in said trilogy, it's just newer (though that doesn't mean better) than the original trilogy or the prequel trilogy. If Galaxy's Edge were being planned around the time of either previous trilogy, you'd probably get something different.

[@jm329]

@@randomscb-40charger78it doesn’t make sense.

[@Spalfos]

An hour-long video? I’m on the Galaxy’s Edge of my seat

[@relemblade]

hitching post, this video saved me in a Costco tire center

[@PapaMorty-]

S tier comment bro, iPhone all the way tho 😅

[@tbgtabias]

oh wow.... please never do this again

[@CC-qx7hk]

Booo 😂

[@GMcClendon89]

Badum tsssssss😂

[@steventhesith6160]

The one thing that Harry Potter world has over galaxy’s edge is the ability to interact with the environment with the use of the wands. If they could somehow do that like you were using the force at galaxy’s edge, it would definitely increase the immersion and feel that you are a part of it

[@alligator3459]

I remember when the land was gonna open in like 2018 I remember them saying that the lightsaber's kaber crystals would be able to interact with the land like Harry Potter land wands. Obviously that was scrapped...They also said you can have a VR lightsaber battle as well, in the land which I'm still hoping for haha

[@cosmichal9548]

I agree! I will say as a huge Star Wars nerd I made my own fun by translating all the aurebesh I could find, but that's not accessible or even fun for everyone. Imagine a Jedi training garden or something where you could lift rocks with the Force or something.

[@kmlamb85]

They did do an element with the Play Disney Parks app where you use your smartphone as a datapad in a lot of different spots around Galaxy's Edge, translating messages and "hacking" the droids and transmitters to change their atmospheric sounds and lights. I think they were aiming for "everyone with a smart device already can do it- you don't have to buy an item specifically!" as an upperhand over the wands at Universal. But it's kind of backwards to encourage using a smartphone app in an immersive land where smartphones don't exist.

[@OffhandDisney]

I feel like they kiiiiinda tried with the MagicBand+ bounty hunter thing, it just wasn't enough interactivity and fell flat. We needed something like the EPCOT World Showcase Adventure for this land.

[@magicallyphoebe]

See for me the characters walking around Galaxy's Edge makes it more immersive for me, along with the cast members being in character. Somebody just saying "ahh, you're using muggle plastic" is equivalent to a ren faire. Which isn't bad, but I think Harry Potter world is SORELY lacking in that immersive piece

[@writerpatrick]

The price doomed the Starcruiser before it even opened. Only the wealthiest could afford it, and when it was no longer new most lost interest. It was also more expensive than a cruise with less time and less to do.

[@skaetur1]

The line dancing lessons. 🤦‍♂️

[@PsychGirlRaven]

Cost wasn’t the issue. I just got bored!

[@georgethompson913]

It should have actually been in space for the cost.

[@TCGreen-jb4bx]

Line dancing?!

[@bexiechick988]

The most likely reason why the Starcruiser was so expensive is because of the actors who are working 12+ hour shifts in character. I'm not blaming the actors, I'm blaming Disney. They were dumping that immersion cost onto the guests instead of putting it into the parks. I agree with you that hopefully they learned a lesson and will transfer that immersion into Galaxy's Edge.

[@georgethompson913]

I heard the goal was to target whakes which explains price hikes throughout Disney land.

[@Evil0tto]

The cost wasn't because of the actors. They weren't that good or that expensive. Disney charged that much because it thought it could.

[@winkwonk32]

the actors were paid rate the same as other actors in the parks, and they used mostly college program students to run the hotel for even cheaper labor.

[@Violaphobia]

@@winkwonk32yeah, unless they were getting paid on completely different pay scales, the actors were not the issue. It was just another example of Disney burning through audience goodwill for short term profit… and then failing to profit

[@OBSDCC7]

Keeping that lightsaber precariously balanced against a desk lamp directly above a burning candle is WILD

[@OffhandDisney]

I blew out the candle about 3 minutes into recording because I realized I might die

[@officialmonarchmusic]

Timestamp?

[@Galacticbreaker]

Not gonna lie, I had the luck to spend a birthday at the Starcruiser. It was fun seeing people getting into character, but definitely priced too high. (Seeing people allowed to wear custom costumes was cool, saw two mandalorian merc level cosplayers on board) Kinda sad that they closed it instead of just lowering the reservation price to make it more accessible for families.

[@BrianCannan-em1nk]

So sad to see this place close after 100 years of operation

[@Galacticbreaker]

@@BrianCannan-em1nk I think you misread? It's the Starcruiser hotel that's closed.

[@happiestplace3754]

​@BrokenBluebird6 it's that really lame joke that all youtubers are doing cause it's Disney 100. "Look, Cinderella's castle has been standing there for 100 years, those tiki birds have been singing for 100 years...etc". Dumb. 🙄

[@TheInfintyithGoofball]

​@@Galacticbreaker in regards to your first comment: agreed they ABSOLUTELY should've lowered the prices.

[@Sabersquirl]

@@TheInfintyithGoofball It was too expensive to operate for them to be able to justify lowering the prices. I genuinely don't think it would have worked if they changed the price. I think it is just an issue where there was not a large enough market for an experience of that scale and cost. They couldve reduced how much they spent on it, but at that point it would not be the same experience.

[@obi-onekenerdi]

I legitimately think Star Tours does a better overall job than Galaxy’s Edge at celebrating the franchise as a whole and paying tribute to all that came before it.

[@jeepster0204]

This!

[@TheNamekianClown]

Yeah, I've always been a Galaxy's Edge defender, but Star Tours is still my favorite ride. I just wish they'd toss all the segments into one pool already.

[@Dragon_Lord4_Sure]

I know right...! Just having the elder series represented is amazing. Me being a Stars miner my entire life. My first time seeing that AT-AT made me almost cry

[@briankunnari]

Agreed

[@PsychGirlRaven]

Ewwww no

[@gunslave99]

As an opening crew castmember on Disneyland Side (Falcon, Rise of the Resistance), I can tell you this. Galaxy's Edge is a great way to get from Hungry Bear to Fantasyland without doubling back on yourself.

[@OffhandDisney]

Yeah but blue milk

[@grimmes1159]

I grab a ronto wrap on the way

[@sarahvanorden670]

I'm a disabled Star Wars fan, I have been in Galaxy's Edge twice, I have to agree with the shopping mall vibes, because I cannot ride Smuggler's Run or Rise of the Resistance. I loved getting Blue Milk, walking around the land and meeting Rey and Chewbacca, and last time I went I did build a lightsaber which for me was absolutely amazing. I'd love an attraction I could actually ride, or a walk through. I am so amazed by the level of detail I saw in the Land.

[@Sunny-ek8sx]

rise of the resistance not being accomadating is really messed up considering it's the main reason to go to galaxys edge in the first place

[@sarahvanorden670]

@@Sunny-ek8sx I’ve loved the ride thru’s Ive watched and I think the main reason it’s not at all accessible (I can do like Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway) is the drop in it

[@obi-onekenerdi]

What might fix a lot of problems is just making Star Wars it’s own new park, with its own lands; Hoth, Tatooine, Endor, Coruscant, Cloud City, and have like little space ship themed transition points, or Hyperspace jump points or something to take you to each one or something. It would make the Star Wars universe feel less small which Galaxy’s edge does.

[@mwd0884]

i understand you've never been to diagon alley, but i think once you visit you will immediately see the difference and understand why people criticize GE so harshly. I'm like 100x the star wars fan as I am a harry potter fan, and I basically go into GE to ride the rides and leave. Diagon alley was so good that I literally went in not a fan of HP and after leaving read all the books and rewatched all the movies because it is just that immersive. Pandora is also great, and had a similar effect. GE just sucks. I do love both of the rides, but you could put those rides in tommorowland and I'd have pretty much the same experience.

[@PsychGirlRaven]

I’ve been and still appreciate GE, but there is so much Disney could be doing.

[@madi7178]

As some one who is a fan of none of the above Diagon Alley and Pandora understood something that was completely lost at Galaxy’s edge. I have been to all somewhat recently and it was jarring as a Disney fan to walk into IOA and realize Universal had Disney beat big time.

[@thebluetarp]

Yep! GE is super lame. So many possibilities and this is the garbage they come up with. GE is the last place I want to be when I go to Disneyland.

[@Guywithaclub]

I work overnights at Universal, and roughly once a month I go into Diagon Alley just to look at everything. The entrance alone is incredible from a design perspective, like it’s almost hidden? And then once you’re inside, the physical scale of everything is jaw dropping. There are so many little details that really make the area feel alive, like there’s a little alley way in the back with a window looking into the magical beasts store, and in the window is a massive animatronic snake. Like that much work put into something that a lot of people will miss. Not to mention Knockturn Alley, again another sort of hidden passage which contains an inside amount of detail and immersion. Can’t wait for Epic Universe.

[@hargibson18]

GE is easily better than Pandora.

[@stuffingtonjfluffypantsiii]

I don't see why Galaxy's Edge doesn't have droids. Disney has the tech. PUSH was in Tomorrowand for years.

[@mjwbulich]

Ask an ye shall receive. They just announced a few days ago there will be free roaming droids in GE.

[@cadendicky1855]

​@@mjwbulich yeah, they look cute and cool as heck. I want to see even more stuff like this. It'd also be cool if they brought back free-roam animatronics like WALL-E back, he'd be perfect for Tomorrowland.

[@scribbly2983]

I worked in Tomorrowland and loved Push but they apparently lost the contract.

[@jonathanbowers8964]

But efficient walkways . . . If you know you know . . .

[@mjwbulich]

@@jonathanbowers8964 Galaxies Edge has really broad walkways with very few choke points.

[@peytonbartolome]

Hour long Offhand Disney video? LET'S GOOOOOO!!! Edit: After watching the video I think that they should at speeder bikes with hitching posts at the stops Edit 2: Thank you for your praise Mr. Offhand Dallin

[@brianwisdom8051]

It needs more immersion. Incorporate the MagicBand technology to allow guests to develop their own story. The bounty hunting is a good start, but it needs more. After the 20th bounty, it starts over. Still waiting for the droids and aliens we were promised.

[@toddhensley880]

As a huge Star Wars and Disney fan, I am 100% OK with them ditching the timeline. Rise and Smuggler’s can be in their timelines, with a different timeline “out in the street”. Maybe each day of the week is a different timeline. This opens the door to future attractions that are in other timelines.

[@brycebitetti1402]

They really just shot them in the foot trying to create synergy with the then recent films instead of going for the more tried and tested OT timeline. It's the same mistake they're making with the Avengers ride as we speak. People are already sick of the MCU's multiverse stuff, focusing the attraction on that will tank people's interest in it before the ride can even open. They should've just focused on Phases 1-3 of the films.

[@jandm4ever716]

@@brycebitetti1402or just not have a timeline at all and just have any character show up.

[@toddhensley880]

Starcruiser should be converted to a resort hotel that is supposed to be “on Batuu” on the outskirts of Black Spire Outpost. It could have a pool and interactive role playing restaurants and common areas. Think Adventurers Club with a Star Wars theme.

[@sirbossk]

The first time I went to Galaxy's Edge, my mind was legitimately blown. Now, besides riding Rise of the Resistance, it's always sort of an afterthought in the average Disneyland day. For me, the Wizarding World has aged much better on repeat visits. There's just more mystique and intrigue there, and it feels more lived in and dynamic and worth revisiting every now and then. I really think you need to make a point to get out to a Universal park at some point. Disney's overall catalog of parks right now is definitely better, but I think the stuff Universal has been building recently far outshines Disney's new stuff. Next time you're in Florida, tack on a day at Islands of Adventure and try to get on Hagrid's and Velocicoaster.

[@yuzugrove]

I think my biggest issue with Galaxy's Edge is how empty & spread-out it all feels. I feel like the things you mentioned (more characters, a third attraction, vehicles of some sort, a hitching post, etc) as well as some streetmosphere/shows of some kind would help fill it out a lot. Would love to see a version of Gaya's show from the Starcruiser make it's way to GE somehow. Also, on the subject of GE's food: I get the comment about it being "serviceable," but it legit has some of the best vegetarian/vegan options in all of DLR. The felucian kefta at Docking Bay and the Ronto-less wrap at Roasters are both truly S-tier veg-friendly Disneyland food. Especially when a lot of the other veg options that offer any protein at Disneyland Park (DCA is a bit better) are, like, bleh veggie burgers.

[@lightworthy]

i agree with you! it feels really empty for how much space it takes up, and as to his point of “it’s the same as new orleans”, i feel like the space is A. (i think) smaller so it doesn’t feel as egregious because there’s not so much dead space and then just shops and then EVENTUALLY an attraction, and B. used better so it at least FEELS smaller to your mind. if the entire star wars area was even slightly cramped, it’d feel like an acceptable amount of space used and attractions built. especially as someone who hasn’t actually seen any of the movies, the space felt like just walking through a movie set, not like i was IN the world. and maybe some of that is due to me not knowing a lot of the environmental storytelling, but a LOT of it is from how empty and static it was everywhere except right next to the two rides

[@tikiviktor]

This past June I was able to go to Disneyland. And honestly, I’m a BIG FAT 51 year old disabled man, I started crying as soon as I entered Galaxies Edge. I had ALWAYS dreamed of going to some far off place that could possibly exist in the Star Wats universe and now I FINALLY HAVE.

[@arandomnamegoeshere]

You're not alone. We were coming off Rise and there were tears in my wife's eyes. It was amazing.

[@LaBruxinha]

SAME. As a fan, I've never really dreamed about meeting the characters or anything; I just wanted to be in the setting and feel what it felt like. I'm too broke for any of the premium experiences, but I still love Galaxy's Edge, because of the "oh god, I'm finally doing it!" feeling I got from the moment I walked in.

[@clh3620]

A kid-friendly ride & additional restaurants & more seating would significantly increase the time people spend in Galaxy's Edge. In Florida, it seems like there is plenty of space in the NW side of the land to do that.

[@Savage_6314]

Everybody’s talking about an hour of Offhand Disney and while that’s great I’m here for the video of bread that looks like baymax

[@OffhandDisney]

That's actually the most important takeaway from this video, I'm glad you got it.

[@stuffingtonjfluffypantsiii]

I miss DisneyQuest. I loved building my own roller coater and flying the magic carpet. Mostly I enjoyed all the old arcade games. I miss going to arcades.

[@cadendicky1855]

Yeah, it's problem was that it was way too outdated and barely ever given anything new, partially because arcades in of themselves were falling out of style. Still so tragic.

[@caelin695]

I’m fully convinced I could listen to this guy all day. As a local, annual passholder in Orlando, and a lover of Star Wars (specifically the prequels), I was obsessed with Galaxy’s Edge during construction and the first year of operation. Since then, I’ve become an occasional visitor to this area of the park. Sometimes, I don’t even visit it when in Hollywood Studios. The lines are typically pretty long, and as a passholder, I don’t normally wait in anything longer than 30 minutes. It’s just not desirable for me since I have the opportunity to visit so often. Galaxy’s Edge is often busy, long lines and congestion with little for people to actually see or do to keep the traffic moving. I’d love to see more characters out there and continue the fun theming and “out of this world” chat in conversation that made you feel immersed.

[@AustinCollins]

I’ve never been more excited to look at my screen for one hour, four minutes, and fifty-seven seconds.

[@michaelsullivan3581]

🤩

[@ibbyseed]

Not having a pool is wild. They could have had an indoor pool so it sticks with the rest of the vibe. that’s a major factor imo. especially if one were to visit in the summer

[@SkipperJane]

I’ll never forget jumping through the hoops to get a boarding pass for ROTR in Disneyland in early 2020. People were counting down like it was new years and celebrating like the ball just dropped if they got a boarding group.

[@FindingTheForce]

I can’t wait for a new mission on Smugglers run! 🙌🏻

[@Chan.711]

Galaxies edge messed up when they ignored 3 generations of free money trying to push their new ip that had no emotional connection. I was there 2 weeks ago and it was much better with characters, in 20 min had Boba and Fenic at our table for 10 min hanging out(my son star struck lol) then met Asokha and she chatted with him and made comments about the dark side(he had on vader shirt) then held hands and walked with Mando. It was awesome! Especially seeing things thru his eyes. But he does ask for Vader and says this place is wack when he's not there lmao.

[@littleguy8714]

Especially bc the park has Mickey Mouse and the princesses all in character. Like cmon it’s a character heavy franchise yes the landscape is cool but I’m going to SEE the characters come to life!!!

[@Caius1942]

Next time you wind up at Disney World, you gotta let me know in advance. I’ve managed to somehow get three black Kyber crystals. The first one I got was tragically lost on Tower of Terror and never seen again (I was far too trusting of my pockets) and the second was bought that same day as I dejectedly bought two red kyber crystals as a desperate gamble, and somehow managed to pull a second one. The third I heard a stranger saying they had heard about the black kyber crystals and I picked a red one at random, handed it to the guy and said I had a good feeling about it. He opened it and it was a black kyber crystal.

[@michaelsullivan3581]

Well played Trevor!

[@noahmaldonado5461]

Unfortunate about the first one but hey you made up for it!

[@dyj321]

I still don't get why they didn't do Endor at Disneyland and Batuu at World. They literally filmed Endor in California! Plus you can then use two different timeliness and have different items. When I eventually make it to Disneyland I don't think I'll spend any time in Galaxy's Edge, the only difference will be the characters, which may or may not be out. Gotta give us some incentive to go!

[@christianatunni]

So, as someone who grew up in California, they had a more Northern California forest area in California Adventure. I also think there's a small Endor section in Florida, so I would think Endor would make more sense there? Also, Southern California is a desert. Unfortunately, "Endor" is NorCal and at least an 8 hour drive up north :(

[@mjwbulich]

No one gets how big California is. The redwood forest they shot ROTJ in is almost 700 miles from Disneyland. Los Angeles looks far more like Batuu than it does Endor.

[@dyj321]

I get both of yall's points, but Endor also doesn't actually exist, so smae state is close enough. Star Tours at WDW does have the entrance themed to Endor, so they definitely could have gone that way with it. I just wish they gave us a reason to visit both GE. I may try to see some characters at DL, but that's it. I want more individuality between parks!

[@GODCONVOYPRIME]

What does batuu look like?@@mjwbulich

[@Di3s3l.]

An hour of offhand is great

[@ATAnders93]

I love the idea of a little kids ride like you said. I feel like there’s so much opportunity to breathe life into the area. Have an astromech working on repairs to the A wing. Have pit droids repairing the speeders. Have a mouse droid run around the First Order ship. Have a Kowokian (might have misspelled) monkey lizard swing above the market. These plus some alien animatronics in areas where guests can’t enter would be an easy way to create an illusion of biodiversity and just general life into the area.

[@Ryecrash617]

My first time walking through the market area in Galaxy's Edge I was stopped by Fennec Shand. She seemed to pop out of nowhere as no one else there seemed to be paying attention to her (a crowd is usually how I spot characters). After a little bit of back and forth, she allowed me to go. That single instance felt more immersive than anything else during my visit. If Disney wants to make the land more alive, they need more non-Disney-guests. It wouldn't be too difficult to have some random aliens wander through the land carrying on with their regular day. I'm not even talking about characters from the lore, I just mean extras in character like this Mon Cal spends a few minutes checking on the hydration stations, goes to the docking bay to grab some food, and then heads leaves. Or a Sullustan that checks on the resistance ships. Make seeing aliens so common that you don't need photo-ops or big named characters to make it feel alive. Unrelated, in the First Order plaza they should have an indoor shooting gallery to train prospective First Order soldiers. It can be a recruitment office operated by a First Order Officer and use screens and 3D glasses to enhance the targets. It would would fit the type of entertainment between a walk-through and an actual ride. It wouldn't take long so the line would move quickly and would require very little oversight.

[@georgethompson913]

Maybe a laser maze were you cam be rebels and stormtroopers shooting each other?

[@lucasd6880]

I wish they kept better maintenance of the land. Rise of the Resistance has been on B-Mode every time I've gone, recently. Last time I went, they didn't even do the preshow with the Rey hologram and the ship that gets taken over by the Star Destroyer. They took us down a hallway and we were just automatically lined up to go to the interrogation room. It was a bummer because we were with someone who was seeing all of this for the first time :/

[@jamesl1130]

What is being said about the cannons in Rise of the Resistance is that when they attempt to operate them the electrical system becomes overloaded and shuts the attraction down.

[@michaelsullivan3581]

Disney needs to fix the problem!

[@BlueSpams]

I went through it a summer or two ago. I was excited to see a Star Wars themed park. It was a cool sight at first but I got so bored so quick. It’s got a great set piece and all but there’s just so little to do. You can go oooh and ahhh at the sights but that’s just it. Few walk around actors to interact with or talk to, few things to interact with. Compare that to the Harry Potter park at Universal Studios. There’s so many things to do, so many things to see, so many hidden secrets for you to search through and it actually sparks that childlike excitement in you.

[@davidalan6701]

The concept of Savi’s sabers are great. Easily removable blades that can be any color depending on the crystal inside is brilliant. The problem is that they didn’t bother spending the money on making anything size appropriate. The chassis/core is the thickness that a lightsaber should be, but then you need to add the shell component, which makes it about 50% to 80% thicker. It’s difficult for an average person just to hold comfortably, let alone use it (play with it). If a kid wants to get one, it’s going to be almost impossible for them to use it. If neopixel blades could be made locking/spring/loaded, and if the data/sound fonts could be nfc and designed to look like a crystal, they’d be as perfect as it’s possible to be without the ones from the movies coming to our galaxy/universe. Oh, and wireless charging like would be nice too.

[@madichilds829]

The more characters wandering around, the better. That’s one of the things that Disneyland has a leg up on WDW. The amount of characters walking around all the lands at DL is incredible and made the experience that much more magical than WDW parks. (Plus, I don’t wait in line to meet characters at WDW because I’d rather be riding attractions. So going to DL and seeing characters ALL over the place was so amazing and I didn’t have to wait to have an awesome convo with mando and R2).

[@FindingTheForce]

Offhand collects lightsabers? This is my new favorite KZbin channel. 👍🏻

[@nicholasdeporto5257]

Galaxy’s Edge could definitely use a 3rd, smaller, more kid focused ride #HitchingPost

[@ttintagel]

Ive always thought a dark ride tour of a droid factory would be fun. Lots of room for sight gags.

[@TCGreen-jb4bx]

Yes. My toddler loves watching Star Wars with my uncle, but there really isn't anything for her in GE.

[@stapuftmm-music-gaming]

This a fire 🔥 video just because it's an hour of Dallin talking Disney.

[@michaelsullivan3581]

Oh aye!

[@joshuacooper7629]

The Disney gods have blessed us with a 1 HOUR LONG OFFHAND DISNEY VIDEO!!!!!!!! 🎉

[@Kam_i_]

halfway through the video i was beginning to worry we weren’t going to fill our jean laffitte and peoplemover quotas but all was well! speaking of peoplemovers in highly themed lands, the yoshi ride in japan’s super mario world is a great example (and adds that kinetic energy too.) galaxy’s edge could totally benefit from something like that, maybe with speeders or small transports as it is supposedly a trading outpost…

[@_simplyjake_]

I can spend an entire just finding intricate details and appreciating the artistry that went into creating Galaxy's Edge. I love finding artifacts and objects that look otherwordly, and imagining how artists used earthly objects to create such pieces. I also love finding things such as the wood carvings of wookies and knowing that disney contributed to masters of their craft making their livings.

[@NinthShinigami]

I think there are some fun novelties to be found, but I kinda wish the land was more interactive. If I’m not mistaken, they even promised it would be. But I feel this land is missing, for an example, the spells of Harry Potter and mini games of Nintendo Land, as well as the kineticism of both. Wish it could have had more of that.

[@_simplyjake_]

@@NinthShinigami You may be right. Last time I was in Galaxy's edge though I spent almost two hours with my friend hacking panels and droids on our phones, and we didn't even finish half of what the disney play app has to offer.

[@nerdo12gd88]

when i went to disneyland a couple of weeks back, r2d2 was there! it made my girlfriend really happy because she loves droids and stuff and that was her first time at any disney park

[@michaelsullivan3581]

Great! Saw R2D2 there once as well! Very fun!

[@Sabersquirl]

R2D2 is out there almost every day. They've also had Chopper from Rebels and now Ahsoka the last couple months. But they definitely could and should have more droids walking around. I think one reason they don't is because of how many attendants they would need to control and watch the droids so that guests don't mess with them.

[@IzzosPlace]

I like the land for what it is. I just shake my head that they didn’t open an entire park in Florida. You could’ve had different lands showcasing the three trilogies and all the fans would’ve been happy and we would spend even more money on the place. Even with the star cruiser. Have different trilogy stores on different voyages. I think it would’ve (combined with a coupon day) given some longevity to the old girl. Thanks for the video. Oh yeah. Tie my speeder bike to that hitching post baby!!

[@Lance-sk8vy]

Glad to hear Ronto Roasters getting some props. When I went to Disney World about a year ago they had the best plant-based quick service food in all of Hollywood Studios. Edit: Hitching post 🐴

[@EEvtg]

Beauty and the Beast in Tokyo is MORE ADVANCED than Rise! I'd say Hunny Hunt was more groundbreaking *for its time* as well!

[@HenshinHead]

Watching this five days out, it really has been a pretty bold experiment overall. Not without its flaws, but frankly the biggest issue that plagues either land has been Disney's inability to respond to the problems that have crept up soon enough. Honestly with a bit more tweaking to set the area outside of the sequel trilogy timeline, leave it more open-ended and timeless like other themed areas of the parks, and it will creep back to the top of the list of immersive theme park experiences. Also, I've said it before, but I'll say it again: you *need* to visit Universal Studios Orlando *before* Epic Universe opens. The parks are in a constant state of flux with older experiences getting replaced by newer ones, and I guarantee none of it will be recognizable after Epic Universe is open. Seriously, if you get a chance to see the impact that the Wizarding World had on the rest of the resort, you'll understand why Disney rushed to open similar experiences like Galaxy's Edge. Oh, and I'd hit up Hollywood too, just to get a taste of what Epic Universe will offer on a smaller scale.

[@KallMeSoda]

I had no expectations, but I was blown away how it felt like a totally new world when in Anaheim. I spent a long time just relaxing.

[@charbon_nope8142]

The best days in SWGE (lack of hitchingposts notwithstanding), at least at Batuu East, are the days where the bounders are out en masse and the outpost feels *alive* and like you really are there. The days where it feels a little awkward to be there in normal park clothes. I wish Disney would do a little more to help encourage that feeling with some of their own characters and elements in the park, especially at DHS now that the starcruiser is defunct and we are no longer tied to the timeline. That said, I'll settle for a consistent stretch of time where RotR doesnt go down and the entire attraction is once again in A-mode. I hope in future attraction endeavors we value quality over time rather than whats newest and flashiest the moment it opens.

[@melissagreen8174]

I love that the spaceship sounds you used are definitely from Star Trek.

[@NinthShinigami]

Personally, I’m not really a fan of the land. I’m not a fan of the sequels either, but it doesn’t really have anything to do with that. As a Star Wars fan, I wish this land could be better, as really the only cool things imo are being able to take pictures with the Falcon and the drinks, but otherwise, I think the land needs much work, or could’ve been better. I wish it felt more like Star Wars, as in, there was more recognizability. What I mean is for example, Hogwarts, or a Mario level. They’re recognizable, and yell to me which world im enthralled in. Galaxy’s Edge doesn’t do that for me. It just feels like generic sci fi planet with some Star Wars props. The rides are… okay for the most part. Falcon is really just an interactive video game that’s only kinda fun when you’re the pilot. The photo ops are fun too ig. Rise, I think is great the first time, but loses its re rideability a lot for me. Plus it still breaks down a ton. And the scenes could be a bit bitter fleshed out, and maybe not so many screens. The Kylo animatronic isn’t very impressive either imo. Really, only the pre queue is anything kinda special about this ride. I don’t see what makes it so beloved within the community. Really wish Disney could do something better with this land. There needs to be a really cool E-ticket and something to pull in and tie the original and prequel stuff, but I guess that’s pretty hard to do. But it’s exactly the kind of stuff I would normally expect Imagineering to pull off. 5.5 or 6/10 land imo

[@CineparkRangers]

We’ve been saying the EXACT same thing, friend! Glad to know it’s just us thinking Disney is making some serious moves right now with galaxy’s edge!

[@EEvtg]

There was originally supposed to be a couple drops in Navi River Journey! It was also supposed to go outside, but all that was budget cut (just like Tiger Rapids).

[@kiravanwingerden3251]

Yes all that was at Disney quest!! I went there for my 13th birthday and had the best time, the buzz light year bumper cars where you shot dodgeballs at each other was my favorite!

[@sparkle6772]

oh dear.. have you had the chance to go to disneyland paris, more specifically their version of hollywood studios. it’s ATROCIOUS and deserves a video on its own. i’m not a huge fan of galaxy’s edge, but paris makes orlando’s studio park look like a masterpiece

[@LilSmurfYT]

Finally going to Disney World for the first time this summer. I’m so excited. All of it looks so cool

[@OffhandDisney]

Have fun! Enjoy Living with the Land for me!

[@Thaumh]

I think Huyang should be incorporated into Savi's. Either as a comm connection as an alternative to a Yoda visitation, or an animatronic.

[@DrMonkey1224]

That would be great

[@princetbug]

I was excited for an hour long offhand video, Galaxy's Edge is even better. Though I've never been from what I have seen I can say it's a pretty dang cool park. I love the attention made to make it feel like.. someplace in the Star Wars universe. It's still got so much potential. Truly a hitching-post for other cool Star Wars related ideas I hope we see in the future. Also I really want to try the Blue Milk now, you've sold me.

[@1ronEntertainment]

46:17 No it’s not. I can name at least 5-10 universal rides better than rise of the resistance: Gringotts Hagrids Velocicoaster MarioKart Jurassic world the ride Studio tram tour Forbidden journey Jurassic world adventure Maybe revenge of the mummy (in Orlando and Singapore) And probably more that I’m forgetting to mention

[@NinthShinigami]

Agreed. I really don’t see why Rise is so beloved within the community

[@oneearrabbit]

⁠@@NinthShinigamiOne reason is it’s not just the technology and IP that makes the ride so cool. A lot of it has to do with the cast members who really get into character as First Order officers or Resistance operatives. I went on Rise the very first day it opened, and I was dressed in my Sith robes. As I was standing looking in awe at the stormtroopers one of the First Order cast members comes and stands in front of me walking exactly as a military member would do and he snapped to attention. He then gives a very slight bow and slowly motions with his left arm out for me to follow the rest of the guests. The guy did what the land promised. Without a word and just a moment of roleplay he made me feel like I was a member of the Sith/First Order being shown respect and asked to follow everyone else, not given harsh orders like the other guests. Now granted I haven’t been on Hagrid’s or Gringots’ so I don’t know if their cast members do these sort of things. But that level of immersion and roleplay is something I never experienced at Universal. But every time I go on Rise there’s always some little moment: a gesture, a comment, a look, that makes me feel like I am in the Star Wars universe not just on a ride.

[@NinthShinigami]

@@oneearrabbit that’s actually a really cool experience you got. I can definitely see that being a reason as to why, but like I said my real issue isn’t with the cast members or really the pre queue. Just the ride itself mostly.

[@1ronEntertainment]

@@oneearrabbitYea but the storyline and endless pre shows and queue just gets a little old eventually. The cast members at universal are in character, but usually don’t have lines to recite. I’m not a giant SW fan so I don’t appreciate the CMs as much as you do, we all have different opinions ig. HOWEVER, as a ride, I firmly believe ROTR is very overrated, and would consider it slightly above average (Better than runaway railway, worse than Indiana jones and RSR)

[@Mcfoxland]

For me its always been the music, John Williams has always been unanimous with Star Wars so much like Harry Potter, incorporated the themes to make it feel more like youre in the films i think would make a large difference.

[@nosbig98]

The only thing that I wish were working better at the time was the credits system. We rode Smuggler's Run three times, and we saw no credits associated with our profile in the datapad. But it was a lot of fun completing missions and scanning the crates in the line. Our sole issue with that was that when we were there, it was such low crowds (mid-September 2021) that we spent more time walking the queues than waiting in them. But I love the amount of story that they managed to squeeze into the environment.

[@tysonasaurus6392]

I think a couple walkthrough attractions in the unused space, characters, more creative in-universe merchandise in the market, an expansion to the cantina because it's always full, and like a couple more hidden shortcuts/alleys with photo spots that make it feel even more like a sprawling city, then it would be perfect, even without a third ride Edit: I saw R2-D2 running away once, it was like sighting Bigfoot, it was magical

[@tylerpeerson]

I just remember the first time I went with my son, who was 9 at the time, lit up when he saw it. I could tell it was absolutely magical to him. He has always been a huge star wars fan, and being in that land was definitely something special to him. He and I are excited to see how they change the land, since neither of us are big sequels fans. We think the best idea would be to theme it around the Rebels show. Or maybe now Ahsoka, except then Vader would be dead, but whatever. Hitching post.

[@georgethompson913]

I feel a trench run rollercoaster was sorely needed.

[@TheAverageMetalPoser]

I was lucky enough to experience Poseidon’s Fury a few months before it shut down, and while I can understand that the show is outdated, it’s criminal to imagine them getting rid of that facade. It’s large, imposing, and really feels like you’re walking into a massive ancient ruin. I hope the likely future Indiana Jones attraction at Animal Kingdom pulls off something similar.

[@VideoGamePhilosopher]

You have a point about the cantina. I have three kids and o can’t really justify going in there. No judgment against anyone who does, with the wait it’s just not as fun for kids.

[@TheJboss215]

HITCHING POST! I wish they would of themed it to something from the OT, the cool thing about Universals Harry Potter lands are the way you are put into the scenes of the movie. The millennium falcon looks great! They should of done more of that

[@alfie_8914]

Exactly what I thought I’m a bigger Star Wars fan than I am Harry Potter but I felt I had more of a connection to both Harry Potter lands as I had seen them in the films

[@JrSlacker]

As Star Wars fan since I was a kid, I hate to say it, but Univeral kills it when it came to Harry Potter versus Galaxies Edge. Been to both, and truthfully the Harry Potter areas feel more alive and that I'm there, from the rides to even the shops. And personally, I like Star Tours more than Falcon, I think the thing I loved the most about the Falcon was just being in the ship itself not the ride. And Rise is OK, sure the technology is good (when it's all working right) but I just don't get hyped about it. I think the biggest problem about Galaxies Edge though is they based it so much off of the new trilogy, and I swear when I last went, I don't think I saw a single person wearing anything related to the newer movies. It was all Mando, Ahsoka, or the previous 6 films.

[@AmazingKevinWClark]

For a minute I thought you were going to say, "I wanted to be just like Jar Jar." I was going to say, oh man did you ever go wrong lol.

[@HTS_Editor_Jack]

I have two ideas: 1. To add more movement, maybe have a Tusken Raider (or some other SW creature that would be more Batuu specific)ride around on a Bantha every now and then, similar to the characters from DCA’s Cars Land. 2. Put Sonny Eclipse in Docking Bay 7, or some other food location. (Fun fact, Sonny Eclipse was actually a re-use of a mold used for a character from Tokyo’s Star Tours, and the characters are said to be cousins, so then Disney could bring both of them out of legends and make them canon) Or, they could bring in Max Rebo (who absolutely did not die in BoBF, he was specifically not shown in that scene on purpose.) Also, hitching post.

[@nosbig98]

My family and I built droids at Hollywood Studios in 2021, and we all loved it! We moved, so we haven't pulled our droids back out, but I plan on displaying mine. As far as doing other things with them, they do talk to one another when they are powered on an within 30 feet or so each other. And there are a lot of folks doing interesting things with them, given that their tech is based on Bluetooth. I want to work on an ability to drive my droid via web browser as a proof of concept to maybe doing some automation or something else, just because I can.

[@unleashedhero2225]

Fun Fact (Offhand Disney fact?) if you google "Galaxy's Edge Original Trilogy Concept Art" you can see that Disney had, at one point, originally planned to use the Original Trilogy as the setting for Galaxy's Edge. As a Star Wars fan who much prefers George Lucas's Star Wars, this would have been so much more fulfilling to me. However, I believe the imagineers have done a swell job creating a well-themed environment and some fun rides. I think my biggest issue with the land (other than the trilogy setting) is that it can get super hot. I appreciate the surrounding foliage, but I wouldn't mind some more trees in the streets to cool us all down.

[@Yensid951927]

As it stands from my last visit to Galaxy's Edge on both coasts. Disneyland has the better options and prices for their exclusive merch compared to Disney World. The character walkarounds were more prominent in California and show elements and animatronics were in full operating order compared to Florida (the laser cannons on Rise and the Hondo animatronic in Smugglers Run). So overall, Disneyland is still my pick to return to one day.

[@cadeerose3]

random comment, i rode the people mover for the first time a week ago and now I understand why you want it back at disneyland again, life changing

[@dreednlb]

Spirit Halloween now occupies the building.

[@sarahsimon4098]

I took almost a year for me to watch this video in its entirety and I'm so glad I got to the hitching post part because I genuinely had to stop and be like what are we even talking about anymore. But I get it. I love it. I need more hour long offhand videos in my life.

[@bookishtheory]

I need more hour long offhand videos 😊

[@michaelsullivan3581]

Yes please. No attention span problems possible heump!

[@Skskidjsjc]

That was the greatest add I’ve ever seen for any product

[@Real_Bossclips]

In regards to interactive simulators, you're forgetting Mission Space. Though the "interactive" element is so bare bones that I suppose it shouldn't count.

[@OffhandDisney]

I completely forgot about Mission Space. Mostly because I avoid it at all costs, it hurts me.

[@selwrynn6702]

The Star Cruiser was a failed experiment, but even a company as big as Disney will feel it when a $2 billion experiment fails. Also Igor talking about that investment was not just for Disney parks, that investment will also include their cruise ships. I do not believe the sequel trilogy will ever experience the turn of opinion that the prequels had, because despite their faults the prequels pushed beyond the confines of the originals, telling a new story that's actually pretty deep. The sequels are a bland thing that barely deserves to be called movies & are just rehashing the previous movies, it doesn't build on existing lore to make something new, its just the same story a second time with a bunch of key jangling.

[@oneearrabbit]

I loved the Galactic Starcruiser. I was able to go twice and thought it was amazing and was so sad to see it go. Yes, it was expensive. But I think the initial horrible marketing hurt the experience more than the price. I truly hope they find some way to resurrect the experience. I do agree Galaxy’s Edge could use more characters, another attraction or two and help Galaxy’s Edge feel more lived in/vibrant. And I hope they at least do learn some lessons from the Starcruiser and make it more immersive. I love the land though. I could spend hours there just interacting with Rey and Kylo Ren and Vi and the others. Also hitching post.

[@lars7282]

Galaxy’s Edge, the hotel and also the whole Star Wars tv series era plus the movies will go down in history as THE entertainment flop with the most baffling wrong decisions ever

[@Themeparkfish]

WHAT never NEVER been to universal?! That’s completely crazy. There is so much to experience there now you better not wait till Epic Universe or you’ll be there for a whole week in Orlando!

[@OffhandDisney]

soon.....

[@daniellebackus819]

I would really like it if they added some more areas for you to just explore around in galaxy’s edge… like some upper levels with gardens where you can observe the characters from above as they walk around and sip on the blue milk. Just take in the atmosphere. Could be on top of the cantina, like in Star Wars: Jedi Survivor, but ideally with some bridges that connect to the other building rooftops. There could be small details to notice, like a small monkey lizard or some funny sound effects/recorded character lines that you overhear from someone’s living room because it’s a quieter area… also like the conversations of the enemies in Jedi Survivor. I could spend hours just hanging out and enjoying the atmosphere if they did that, and I don’t think the cost would be astronomical compared to putting in more rides or hiring more cast members to play characters.

[@mmmahh9056]

I still can't believe Disney thought people would want to spend massive enough of money to stay in some tacky theme starwars hotel Disney is already expensive enough

[@ttintagel]

You might have a point of that were actually what happened.

[@writerpatrick]

Had there been something like that during the 80s it might have been popular since that's when people were most excited for Star Wars. Over the years it's become less and less popular as subsequent movies have grown increasingly worse. Disney thought it had the Star Wars of the 70s/80s, not the cheap knockoff it was actually producing.

[@ge2719]

@@ttintagel and what did happen? People threw so much money at them that they just couldnt take the pressure and just had to close it?

[@CinnamonGrrlErin1]

It didn't help that the marketing for it was terrible and it just never seemed like it was worth the price tag, even if people did enjoy it.

[@TrojTV]

The "official" time-line was always shoe horned in at the last moment... The whole idea of this land was that it took place so far away from anything, that it felt like Star Wars, but was disconnected enough to be its own entity. Proof of this shoe horn move? Simple... If it takes place between 8 and 9, Kylo shouldn't have a helmet since that broke in 8 and only got "fixed" during the events of 9. It is more logical that the land was supposed to be an extension of Solo, since basically everything in the movie can be found in the land... Heck, they even mention it in the movie. But since the movie failed at the BO, they had to (at least they thought they had to) do a quick fix.

[@OffhandDisney]

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[@BrianCannan-em1nk]

A halo is that thing that floats over living with the land that only some people can see

[@BriBritheJedi]

I love Galaxy’s Edge! When I do Star Wars bound I tend to have the most fun in the land. My wife and went as Han and Leia last time we went and had amazing interactions with R2, Chewbacca, and Kylo Ren. It could definitely still use some work though like you said, with more characters, more missions and more hitching posts for sure!

[@felixcortes1685]

I want a rebels dark ride with physical sets .. imagine a zeb animatronic

[@STSGuitar16]

No one cares about Rebels tho

[@michaelsullivan3581]

There are phalanxes of Rebels fans! Don't be silly!

[@STSGuitar16]

@@michaelsullivan3581 there are far less Rebels fans than even the sequels….maybe about 20% of Star Wars fans have watched rebels. Even my SW fanatic good buddy has watched every SW cartoon out there from the original Clone Wars through the Bad Batch but hasn’t watched Rebels. No chance Disney will be theming it to the least popular series in the whole SW universe lol. No one cares about Rebels.

[@zekewalker1350]

I was listening in headphones on stereo audio in an empty room and the sound transition right around 18:40 scared the shit outta me. I thought you were in my kitchen behind me.

[@Veara_]

The hitching posts are cool. I enjoy galaxy edge though I haven’t been able to do Disneyland yet. (hadn’t opened when I initially went) but it is interesting talking to folks who enjoy classic Star Wars and absolutely love galaxy’s edge. While people who like the newer stuff yet aren’t that big of a fan of Edge. It’s interesting seeing everyone’s opinion on the land but one thing is for sure Blue milk is amazing bless

[@pasaniusventris4113]

i think disney execs have very strange ideas about how much people want to interact with strangers during their disney or hotel experience. not only do they often stand strangers together in things like oga's cantina- which is different when you're at the bar, but standing around a table with six other people is awkward and uncomfortable. how are you supposed to have a conversation with your traveling partner knowing four to six other people are likely hearing it? then, the idea of larp in general is a hard pass for lots of the general population, but to have to larp with strangers who are going to be part of their "immersive" experience- especially when you know the character actors are going to be focusing on children in the group, so no, if you are doing the big larp dress up experience, you don't get to live "your star wars experience." you stand on the side, getting a nod from the character once or twice, and watch the kids do it. then, you have people who are determined to ruin the experience, especially when they have paid a whopping sum to be there, who are going to throw a fit when little timmy doesn't get to be the one who pulls the lever during their escape. it's a very niche audience of people who had the money to go to the starcruiser, and who were into the sequels enough to go to it, and who were willing to engage with the character actors in a roleplaying way versus just staring and going along with it. i'm truly not surprised that it failed and was shut down with a quickness.

[@adamcoxworthy9373]

I don't understand why you'd pay all this money to go somewhere where the main attraction is spending more money

[@Ozzel1980]

My biggest problem with Galaxy's Edge has been the sequel theme. It would have been much better if they started with an original trilogy or even a prequel theme.

[@briancoralian4675]

If they wanted to maintain some of the current theming around the sequel trilogy, why not build a replica "World Between Worlds" gateway (as seen on Rebels and Ahsoka) that would divide the park into different eras. Guests would step through one of the glowing portals and into the original trilogy setting for Luke, Vader, etc. or into the prequels for Anakin and Obi-Wan.

[@NoWay-kb3tk]

Kids don’t like the sequels. It’s not getting a renaissance especially with Disney essentially forgetting them when it comes to new media.