The History of LucasPort: The Tomorrowland George Lucas Wanted

[@taoskid8769]

Poor Tomorrowland; always a day late and a dollar short.

[@katherinealvarez9216]

Man, they always tried to do something with Tommorowland.

[@davidfeltheim2501]

I think this kind of concept could only be done pre-Force Awakens, before Disney began to canonize specific parts of Star Wars to make the new films and to make the canon connection to Galaxies Edge. Also Star Wars was still classic sci-fi in the 80's and 90's so it would have worked alongside Alien encounter and a monorail. It wouldn't make thematic sense to have a people mover above Oga's Cantina now.

[@fridaynightnicktoons6885]

Wow. Great video. Definite sub. Also thanks for no cringey Lucas bashing to pander to loud minority of trolls that hate him. Makes the video more genuine. It's a nice video.

[@coledoucette5116]

I love your username

[@fridaynightnicktoons6885]

@@coledoucette5116 thanks

[@JustinCoasters]

Would you consider doing a Cancelled attraction for Tokyo Disneyland? I think there was a Muppet Dark Ride and Mary Poppins themed ride planned.

[@ReviewTyme]

Hey there, we can definitely look into it! I know of a few cancelled plans for Tokyo so will look and see what else I can find! - Luke

[@carminecdinoproductions]

Rollercoaster Rider I wanna see a Muppets interactive 3D dark ride similar to Toy Story Mania called Muppet Mania 3D which features Muppets characters instead of the Toy Story characters!

[@waynecurr9569]

Alien encounter was awesome !!! Bring it back .

[@richarddavis4954]

Thank you for the great video as usual

[@animationfan957]

Something needs to be done with Tomorrowland, for sure. But I’m so happy they didn’t turn it into LucasLand or Star Wars Land. I’m still very much against that Disney decided to place Galaxy’s Edge inside Disneyland, instead of within California Adventure. I’ve always felt that Disneyland Paris’ Discoveryland - with a steampunk inspired and Victorian view of the future - would be the most timless and interesting version of Tomorrowland. Unfortunately that land has basically turned into Star Wars/Marvel Land.

[@ReviewTyme]

The original plans for Tomorrowland 2055 would have brought the more timeless Discoveryland style to Disneyland Tomorrowland, it's a shame they were shelved and Tomorrowland just keeps losing more and more of its identity! - Luke

[@adriangroenewald3825]

Yessss I’m so angry about discovery land. It could have been AMAZING but instead it’s just Star Wars.

[@brentparker7359]

You'd think there'd be plenty of SPACE in Tomorrowland.

[@aquapyro1]

Not when people for some stupid reason want to keep the gas fumes or Autopia and the claustrophobia case of the subs

[@anthonyluetmer8499]

BOO! That joke sucked!

[@bofo85]

Wow, this sounded amazing! Really wish Disney has gone through with this project. At the very least they could have used the coaster idea for Galaxy’s Edge

[@WendlaBergmann]

This is completely new to me! Incredible but also what a shame it didn't happen....

[@astroguster5522]

As one of the few people who can say they rode 'rocket rods'...I rode it when I was 12 years old and waited 2.5 hours to ride it. It's still my fav Disney ride behind indiana jones in Disneyland. It's no peoplemover but man was it fun!

[@tylerhfroemming]

Could you guys do a video on Venture Port? Dose anyone know anything about this project for Disneyland’s 2nd gate

[@blakeevans687]

Baxter should of been the head of Disney. Period .

[@Der_Bierbaron]

Ah alien encounter. The one ride it made me cry as a kid

[@jonny5777]

Your videos are so good I’m completely hooked! I’m so happy I got to experience alien encounter at magic kingdom, I absolutely loved it but it terrified some people

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

Honestly, I’d take any transformation over the current Tomorrowland at Disneyland. As long as there’s a Peoplemover

[@TheOwlCreek]

Rocket Rods were fun! 🚀

[@juki0h391]

I like your idea, make Tomorrowland look like a timeless futuristic city, and the story should be about humans living in a world with, no poverty, no wars, no hunger. The land should tell a story about how humans living for self improvement rather than materialistic things, etc. I know this sounds kind of like Star Trek, but it's a universal idea, really.

[@jessicadsm8189]

Do you know was the Tron coaster inspired by LucasPort?

[@brycevo]

I hope Tomorrowland gets an update soon

[@enriquesinghjr]

That ride sounds amazing... Yoda, Obi-Wan, Dagobah, Stormtroopers, AT-AT walkers, Hoth, Darth Vader, The Emperor and the Death Star all in one ride?!

[@pault5557]

The footage of Darth Vader on the rides!!!!🤪

[@cherylmaden5989]

Thank God I got to take my dad's ashes to one of the last Star wars weekends it wouldn't have been the same doing it in Galaxy's edge and no I didn't sprinkle him I obey the rules he just came along for the ride LOL Rip dad❤️

[@Person-wz6iy]

George Lucas is my all time favourite Director. And I will be REALLY sad when he dies.

[@TheJediKenneth]

.Disneyland has Star Tours, Star Wars: Launch Bay, the short film Path of the Jedi, and Star Trader (primarily a Star Wars gift shop). Disneyland, in addition to those, had Hyperspace Mountain and Jedi Academy. All but Jedi Academy was still running full swing when Galaxy’s Edge opened. We had a "Lucas Port" at Disneyland for many years. It is being called "Tomorrowland." Nothing like the cool concept of this video.

[@jakekuhl1]

This would have never worked, a land based off off one director!? Weird!

[@ZontarDow]

A more recent project that never happened was a 3rd gate for Disneyland and 5th gate for DisneyWorld, for a whole theme park based on Star Wars, built in the South West parking-lot for Disneyland (and god only knows where at DisneyWorld). While I have no idea what the details are, I can only imagine what we could have gotten was better then Galaxy's Edge, which is extremely underwhelming, and frankly would probably disappoint even if the 3rd ride and dinner and show experience where kept as originally planned.

[@srayj]

Zontar I haven’t had the chance to go to Galaxy’s Edge, so I can’t speak to how good or bad it is, but my guess is the reason that they didn’t make separate gates entirely dedicated to Star Wars is because it eliminates brand crossover, meaning less money overall. What I mean by that is if there are Star Wars fans who don’t care about Disney, why would they pay to go to the second and third gate if they could just pay to go to the Star Wars park and conversely, those of us who are Disney fans who wouldn’t care about Star Wars, why would we want to go to that third gate? By having the Star Wars themed land and attractions in the already existing parks, they are more likely to get all fans to visit all parts of the park, including those that wouldn’t normally appeal to certain demographics.

[@ZontarDow]

@@srayj Disney's parks have a serious problem when it comes to attendance, quite frankly a 3rd gate at Disneyland and a 5th gate at DisneyWorld is long overdue.

[@fifthrider]

@@ZontarDow I've visited both Galaxy's Edge in Orlando and Anaheim. You are correct. The casual viewer will look around and say "It's not true, this place has people!" but they don't understand that it's vastly under attendance projections. People stayed out at first because of the expectation of overcrowding, then word got out that it was basically a big money-grab mall with only one ride and that diminished interest, then the land tried to tie itself more with the recent trilogy of movies which are divisive at best, polarizing at worst. I've seen it. I don't need to go again.

[@niki_99]

Tomorrowland is a broken concept because technology changes so fast. My hope is they tranform it into a bunch of VR experiences like they have been piloting in the VOID in downtown disney!

[@Carnivorousplantyum]

What we need is an Indiana Jones land!

[@Maniac536]

It belongs in a museum!

[@animationfan957]

Indiana Jones is actually one of few IP’s that I would be okay with implementing into an existing land - like they’ve done at Adventureland in Disneyland.

[@brentparker7359]

At one point, they were going to make an Indiana Jones sub-land that would have included both the jeep ride and a mine-cart roller coaster. There's concept art that also shows the Disneyland Railroad passing through it.

[@rmannayr2129]

THEY ALWAYS TRY TO DO SOMETHING WITH TOMORROWLAND!

[@jonathanvanboskerck2693]

Thanks.

[@thatevangarcia]

Great video! Super cool what would’ve been. Would love to read more about this. Can you point me in a direction?

[@ReviewTyme]

Hey Evan, the information within the video is from a few places - Firstly all the concept art and pictures of the model comes from the Van Eatons Gallery auction " A History of Disneyland & Walt Disney World" Lot number 771 (Though the listing incorectly mentions that the designs were for the Westcot plans even though they were clearly designed for Tomorrowland). From there I was able to find further information in a Disney and More article, as well as from Forums, Online posts and getting in contact with some of my sources at the park. Here's a link to the mentioned D&M article, if you have any more questions just let me know :) - Luke disneyandmore.blogspot.com/2019/12/discover-lucasport-other-star-wars-land.html

[@thatevangarcia]

ReviewTyme nice thanks. Yeah I just now came across the gallery. Super interesting stuff. Love it!

[@jonsmith6496]

Another great video! Thanks!

[@thejimb76]

At the risk of being accused of being a Star Wars nerd, I have to point out the Star Wars takes place “long ago in a galaxy far, far away” Star Wars isn’t tomorrow, it’s yesterday. It’s better where it is.

[@tanner.h]

This was a very professional video. How does it not have over a million views?

[@Emike-nc9ew]

can you do something about disneyland paris,like space mountain or main street usa,cus it has some changes like it was a chiccago like place isnt it?.

[@JasonGreenslopes]

Thanks for creating and sharing Luke! Keep up the excellent work! Side note, I really like your Australian accent. It sounds like a lower NSW/ACT accent.

[@ReviewTyme]

Thanks Jason! And yep you're right NSW is my home! - Luke

[@JasonGreenslopes]

@@ReviewTyme cheers Luke! I'm originally from NSW also. Now live in QLD.

[@tylerknutson1213]

I like Star Wars and George Lucas but I would hate this. Destroying Walt's creation for that would pull all the fun and charm out of tommorowland. Hyperspace Mountain in Disneyland Paris sucks now cause it's Star Wars themed. Space Mountain is such a unique ride that shouldn't be touched by any property.

[@TheOwlCreek]

Tomorrowland at DL has been dead for the past two decades now. Other than Space Mountain, there's really no reason to even step foot in there. I would take LucasPort in a heart beat compared to the crap we've had for the past 20 years. Autopia, submarines, Buzzlight year and Launch Bay should burn to the ground!

[@luggathelegend]

Can you make A Video from your theme park bucket list?

[@zach1810]

Having ridden on Alien Encounter, it would have been perfect for a Disneyland Tomorrowland. I am still hoping they bring it to California some day.

[@vennsync8480]

Saying this as a person who's never thought Star Wars fit into the parks: thank god this didn't happen.

[@animationfan957]

SyncVenn Agreed!

[@rmannayr2129]

POOR TOMORROWLAND!

[@eläkevakuutus]

I hope that there is still hope for the Star Wars coaster to be introduced in Galaxys Edge.

[@carminecdinoproductions]

Eelis Kaislampi Same! It could have two different tracks for different ride experiences similar to what we have with Space Mountain at Magic Kingdom!

[@eläkevakuutus]

Amazing idea! I can already picture it in my head!

[@codyeasonBGR]

Tomorrow land should only be used for looking at humnitys future not fake movies

[@cherylmaden5989]

I'm a Floridian in my 40s and I really miss Star Wars weekends. They were rare and special. I haven't been to galaxy's edge yet but I don't think it will be as special Just seems like a $grab

[@haitiannationalist5165]

Captain EO wasn’t infamous

[@ThemePark-TV]

I reckon this is one of your best episodes ever. I bet that glass structure idea comes back at some point in tomorrow land

[@Maniac536]

Well it kinda reminds me of the imagination pavilion at Epcot

[@blazefrostcinder2994]

Maniac536 It should. Tony Baxter apparently tried to build something (anything!) with these crystal shapes at least 3 times unsuccessfully (the original Land Pavilion, Discovery Bay, and now this Star Wars Ventureport concept). Imagination is the only one that stuck, though much scaled back than the others.

[@Maniac536]

Blaze Frostcinder makes sense.

[@jedidiahprillaman2342]

I'm glad they didn't do this, so sick of Star Wars everywhere in the parks

[@ramchadrapatelpatel7074]

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[@ramchadrapatelpatel7074]

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[@fridaynightnicktoons6885]

Man I wish Disney woulda just listened to George. They rejected star wars in the 70s. Then iger throws away his scripts in the 2010's. Fucking a don't you know how smart the man is?! People don't give him enough credit and treat him like the Antichrist over a few dad jokes.

[@peach7469]

I specifically did not like this video to keep it at 666 likes 👀

[@tinsote7176]

Better than Galaxy’s Edge.

[@MatecaCorp]

I love the fact that this amazing expansion was cancelled for the same reasons Galaxy's Edge became a financial and logistical failure.

[@christianflores1724]

Disney has the chance! Disney is not So Happy place on Earth! 😄

[@AsrielDreemurr56]

The “choose your path” coaster sounds like a terrible idea, it would just end up disappointing a lot of riders who have the majority vote to go the family friendly way

[@carminecdinoproductions]

I’d like to see a STAR WARS coaster with lots of possible ride path storylines to choose from and some re-rideability just like with STAR TOURS: The Adventures Continue! A thrilling ride-through version of STAR WARS: Path of the Jedi except it’s not a bad show, but rather a fun and thrilling ride experience with lots of different storylines to choose from!

[@victorkong82]

Ugh the Tomorrowland BG music you're using is making me sad.

[@thatevangarcia]

Victor Kong same.

[@fridaynightnicktoons6885]

Galaxy's edge is disappointing and underwhelming. So much wasted potential. Only good thing is that talented hard working actress who does Rey. Like or dislike Rey,her film and park actresses both do good.

[@glassmonkeyface8609]

There's nothing "infamous" about Captain Eo. It's a beloved classic EPCOT show. Maybe stick to facts instead of inserting your own weird opinions?

[@robcaines8652]

glassmonkeyface - just as you accuse luke of sharing opinion, not fact, I’d point out to you that what you’ve just said is ALSO opinion, not fact. A thing is not true just because you believe it to be, and is not false just because you disagree.

[@glassmonkeyface8609]

@@robcaines8652 i point to the of both the attraction NOT being "infamous", the way something like Song of the South would be considered, as well as it being beloved with the fact that EPCOT still makes and sells Captain EO merchandise at the parks and Disney Springs. Dealing with infamy, or things that are obscure and will not sell is not something Disney does. The facts support my comment extensively.

[@robcaines8652]

glassmonkeyface the word means “well known for some bad quality or deed.” I’d say there’s enough accusations, payouts and coverups associated with MJ to call it infamous. Oh, and the park ISNT selling any EO merch today, is it? You’ve argued your OPINION, not a FACT.

[@glassmonkeyface8609]

@@robcaines8652 You are incorrect, I've supported my opinion WITH facts. I'm very aware of the definition of the word, I don't need your dictionary.com copy, thanks. He didn't say Michael Jackson is infamous, he said, word for word, the ATTRACTION is infamous. There is, as I clearly said, nothing infamous about the attraction, Captain EO. And you are 100% wrong, they have sold, on and off, including recently, Captain EO vintage merchandise. In fact, they had it IN THE STORE NEXT TO THE THEATER where it used to be located, including TShirts, magnets, cups, and pins. Again, I am supporting my part with facts. Just because YOU "believe" his comment on the video, or that I'm am incorrect about products I have actually purchased at Disney in recent years, does not make YOU right. See, I can do that too, lol. Since you have had nothing to actually support your problem with my comment, I assume there will be no quality to responding any further to you.

[@robcaines8652]

glassmonkeyface oh you make me laugh! FACT: Walt Disney world is closed... so they ain’t selling diddly. FACT: MJ as the star of EO is a pretty big part. FACT: you haven’t actually supported your argument with anything. You’re sharing an OPINION just as Luke has, and as am I. FACT: everyone is entitled to share an opinion. FACT: this is a KZbin video made by a channel that gives reviews. Reviews are opinions of the reviewer, and they are called CRITICS. FACT: this isn’t encyclopaedia brittanica, OPINION: EO was shit.