Mandalorian meet and greet/ ride/ show

[old lady]

Are the Mandalorian and Baby Yoda going to start appearing at Galaxy’s edge? Will other characters?

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Are the Mandalorian and Baby Yoda going to start appearing at Galaxy’s edge? Will other characters?

No word on that

Galaxy's Edge is set during the sequel trilogy which is about 25 years after the Mandelorian takes place so I wouldn't expect them to meet there.

I suppose if they are going to continue to have Star Wars Characters meet in Launch Bay I guess they could meet there. Maybe have Grogu be like they have had Baby Groot in the past

 

[Mit88]

Said this in the Disney+ thread, the Mandalorian is an absolute perfect fit into Star Tours. The show is basically that ride, every week. It would provide more planets, more characters, more monsters. And the moment it opened it would be a people eater with people wanting to see all of the new scenes. Although I would guess there would be a lot of anger if you wait 2 hours and just get the old scenes. But wasn’t there at one time a rumor that they’d be splitting the line up and allowing you to choose which set of movies you wanted to experience? I’m guessing that’s a long gone idea now that the 3 trilogies are mixed together in each adventure.

But there’s no room for a new ride. They’re not going to plop Mando into Galaxy’s edge (ride wise) with the timeline of SWGE is several years after the events of Mandalorian. Maybe if they ever build a new park?

 

[rockpiece]

The only thing Mandalorian in Galaxys Edge right now is the Baby Yoda Magic Shot which you can find on the wall in right before the exit to GE before going into Toy Story Land. There should be a photopass photographer there to take your picture with The Child.

 

[tlmadden73]

Are the Mandalorian and Baby Yoda going to start appearing at Galaxy’s edge? Will other characters?

Like other's have said, Disney set SWGE in the sequel trilogy era that they seemed very quick to abandon (in terms of merchandising/marketing). They didn't even release more than a few toys for Rise of Skywalker, yet there is this entire land that is all about those movies. Now all the marketing push (way more than you ever saw for episode IX) is Mandalorian/Baby Yoda, but they don't "fit" in SWGE so I don't know where they would make their presence there.

I never understood why they didn't create a Launch Bay-esque M&G area in Galaxy's Edge. You could have characters from ALL of the timelines of Star Wars behind the scenes and not ruin the SWGE immersion. Maybe call it a holo-history museum where you can see/meet heroes/villains of ages past.

Disney painted themselves in a corner, I feel, with the setting of SWGE.

 

[BrianL]

Like other's have said, Disney set SWGE in the sequel trilogy era that they seemed very quick to abandon (in terms of merchandising/marketing). They didn't even release more than a few toys for Rise of Skywalker, yet there is this entire land that is all about those movies. Now all the marketing push (way more than you ever saw for episode IX) is Mandalorian/Baby Yoda, but they don't "fit" in SWGE so I don't know where they would make their presence there.

I never understood why they didn't create a Launch Bay-esque M&G area in Galaxy's Edge. You could have characters from ALL of the timelines of Star Wars behind the scenes and not ruin the SWGE immersion. Maybe call it a holo-history museum where you can see/meet heroes/villains of ages past.

Disney painted themselves in a corner, I feel, with the setting of SWGE.

Like other's have said, Disney set SWGE in the sequel trilogy era that they seemed very quick to abandon (in terms of merchandising/marketing). They didn't even release more than a few toys for Rise of Skywalker, yet there is this entire land that is all about those movies. Now all the marketing push (way more than you ever saw for episode IX) is Mandalorian/Baby Yoda, but they don't "fit" in SWGE so I don't know where they would make their presence there.

I never understood why they didn't create a Launch Bay-esque M&G area in Galaxy's Edge. You could have characters from ALL of the timelines of Star Wars behind the scenes and not ruin the SWGE immersion. Maybe call it a holo-history museum where you can see/meet heroes/villains of ages past.

Disney painted themselves in a corner, I feel, with the setting of SWGE.

While I like the Sequel Trilogy quite a bit and don't really mind the setting, I agree with you in that SWGE didn't need a setting a tall. I have said it before, but the "put on" is a little too much to me. It's still a theme park and we know it. They could have had stuff from all eras, and Mickey dressed as a Jedi, etc. It wouldn't matter to me. The idea that it has to be so "authentic" I think keeps it from being as fun as it could be.

 

[Mit88]

While I like the Sequel Trilogy quite a bit an ddon't really mind the setting, I agree with you in that SWGE didn't need a setting a tall. I have said it before, but the "put on" is a little too much to me. It's still a theme park and we know it. They could have had stuff from all eras, and Mickey dressed as a Jedi, etc. It wouldn't matter to me. The idea that it has to be so "authentic" I think keeps it from being as fun as it could be.

They were “selling” the sequel trilogy. They needed to recoup the price they paid for Lucasfilm and in their minds selling nostalgia wasn’t going to do that. Looking back, and I’m sure part of them wishes they would have done this; using these Star Wars lands like they’re doing the Avengers campus. The lands throughout all of their parks are connected in the same universe, but have something different to offer

 

[The Pho]

Said this in the Disney+ thread, the Mandalorian is an absolute perfect fit into Star Tours. The show is basically that ride, every week. It would provide more planets, more characters, more monsters. And the moment it opened it would be a people eater with people wanting to see all of the new scenes. Although I would guess there would be a lot of anger if you wait 2 hours and just get the old scenes. But wasn’t there at one time a rumor that they’d be splitting the line up and allowing you to choose which set of movies you wanted to experience? I’m guessing that’s a long gone idea now that the 3 trilogies are mixed together in each adventure.

But there’s no room for a new ride. They’re not going to plop Mando into Galaxy’s edge (ride wise) with the timeline of SWGE is several years after the events of Mandalorian. Maybe if they ever build a new park?

That rumor was basically you could choose between Lucas Era or Disney Era, with both getting new scenes periodically. I think the randomization provides it just fine though. The choice would be unnecessary unless they added back in the original video or others that were just a continuous story rather than the jumping all over.

Galaxy’s Edge has expansion pads.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

While I like the Sequel Trilogy quite a bit an ddon't really mind the setting, I agree with you in that SWGE didn't need a setting a tall. I have said it before, but the "put on" is a little too much to me. It's still a theme park and we know it. They could have had stuff from all eras, and Mickey dressed as a Jedi, etc. It wouldn't matter to me. The idea that it has to be so "authentic" I think keeps it from being as fun as it could be.

They were pushing the whole "you are in the adventure" and so to achieve that they needed to keep things as "realistic" as possible. The point is you are actually visiting Batuu and are part of the actual events happening there.

Based on that it definitely makes sense to not have characters that cross timelines nor have Mickey Mouse (who doesn't exist in Star Wars) there dressed as a Jedi

Now, we could argue whether going that route makes sense, but that is more an arguement for the direction of the entire park not GE specifically

 

[The Pho]

Based on that it definitely makes sense to not have characters that cross timelines nor have Mickey Mouse (who doesn't exist in Star Wars) there dressed as a Jedi

They just need to make that book where Indiana Jones finds Chewbacca canon, then Mickey Mouse fits right in.

 

[Mit88]

That rumor was basically you could choose between Lucas Era or Disney Era, with both getting new scenes periodically. I think the randomization provides it just fine though. The choice would be unnecessary unless they added back in the original video or others that were just a continuous story rather than the jumping all over.

Galaxy’s Edge has expansion pads.

They have expansion pads, but not for OT, PT, or Mandalorian. That’s what I meant that there’s no room in GE for Mando.

 

[BrianL]

They were pushing the whole "you are in the adventure" and so to achieve that they needed to keep things as "realistic" as possible. The point is you are actually visiting Batuu and are part of the actual events happening there.

Based on that it definitely makes sense to not have characters that cross timelines nor have Mickey Mouse (who doesn't exist in Star Wars) there dressed as a Jedi

Now, we could argue whether going that route makes sense, but that is more an arguement for the direction of the entire park not GE specifically

I understand that , it's just that, for me, I would have preferred a less rigid approach.

 

[The Pho]

They have expansion pads, but not for OT, PT, or Mandalorian. That’s what I meant that there’s no room in GE for Mando.

Well there’s no reason that those plots have to be used exclusively for Galaxy’s Edge. But really by the time a Mandalorian attraction could be designed and built by Disney, the show will be over. Assuming both survive, they could easily be featured in a future attraction in the land without changing the setting. Realistically though, I’d see them killing Muppets if they were to build one, if they didnt just add a scene to Star Tours. Disney strongly prefers replacements over additions.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I understand that , it's just that, for me, I would have preferred a less rigid approach.

yeah, - understanding and agreeing are definitely two different things.

Personally I like the idea of trying to keep the details, immersion, and consistency, etc. BUT what I would have preferred was if the different GEs around the world were a bit different.

Especially stateside - and you could have had both been Batuu but one could have been set during the OT and one set during the ST

 

[tlmadden73]

They were “selling” the sequel trilogy. They needed to recoup the price they paid for Lucasfilm and in their minds selling nostalgia wasn’t going to do that. Looking back, and I’m sure part of them wishes they would have done this; using these Star Wars lands like they’re doing the Avengers campus. The lands throughout all of their parks are connected in the same universe, but have something different to offer

I get they were trying to "sell" the sequel trilogy -- it just seemed to come way too late and they aren't doing anything with sequel trilogy now. None of the new shows/movies announced are in that sequel trilogy era. --- so SWGE seems to be a land without a purpose now. Like -- if SWGE opened sometime between Force Awakens and Last Jedi? Wow .. that would have been some awesome hype for the last two movies.

I also get that the land is supposed to be "immersive" (which .. as a huge Star Wars fan .. I love) .. but I am sure it is a turn-off to some. It just paints them in a corner without a good outlet to promote their new stuff. My guess is that the "immersion" slowly fades from SWGE over time as they (Disney execs) feel the need to sell/promote the other Star Wars shows). It probably comes to dollars and cents. An R2-D2 bucket with normal popcorn may sell better than the themed colorful spicy/sweet popcorn in a brown bag. After that it may just become a generic "Star Wars" land that can fit in any era. We'll see. Maybe the Star Wars hotel will help the immersion factor in SWGE.

 

[ElyseInWonderland]

Disney would be leaving a CONSIDERABLE amount of $$ on the table by not making a "Baby Yoda"/Grogu experience of some kind. The Mandalorian is a hit across all ages and fan types- it's time to capitalize!

I agree that storyline-wise it doesn't make sense in Galaxy's Edge, but they should find a way to do it elsewhere. C'mon Disney- give the people what they want!

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Disney would be leaving a CONSIDERABLE amount of $$ on the table by not making a "Baby Yoda"/Grogu experience of some kind. The Mandalorian is a hit across all ages and fan types- it's time to capitalize!

I agree that storyline-wise it doesn't make sense in Galaxy's Edge, but they should find a way to do it elsewhere. C'mon Disney- give the people what they want!

well, if just a M&G they could do something at Launch Bay - they have Chewie and Kylo there and have BB-8 - so Grogu could be like that one there

I think just tough to wedge it inside of GE

 

[BrianL]

yeah, - understanding and agreeing are definitely two different things.

Personally I like the idea of trying to keep the details, immersion, and consistency, etc. BUT what I would have preferred was if the different GEs around the world were a bit different.

Especially stateside - and you could have had both been Batuu but one could have been set during the OT and one set during the ST

Not one for the PT? That would be the best one!

 

[Mit88]

Let’s not forget that Mandalorian ended less than 3 months prior to the shutdown of the parks, and while things are progressing forward, I’m not sure a Grogu meet and greet is a priority right now. Eventually one will likely come, but probably not until late next year at the earliest if they decide to do it. Grogu isn’t going anywhere anytime soon

 

[TheMaxRebo]

Not one for the PT? That would be the best one!

well, was just thinking if there are 2 lands, I know Disney will want one to be the ST, and then most fans seems to want for the OT more than PT - though I think it could be like Episode 3 or 4 and fit

It is cannon that Anakin, but when he was a Jedi and then later as Darth Vader visited Batuu