News Round Up 2018

[TheMaxRebo]

would be a no brainer then IMO

figure they need to finish up DHS and then move on to EPCOT - once that is done (figure like 2022 or 2023) then can go back to AK for either expanding Pandora or replacing/upgrading/adding to Dinoland

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

yeah, so demand on FoP would have been a lot less if it was only one of 3 attractions (an 1 of 2 E-tickets) vs what we got. Not saying that excuses things, they could have adapted the plan and added more theaters once the 3rd attraction got cut. Just saying sometimes things look fine on paper but then in reality not the same

This just reminds me yet again... why on earth didn't they build SWGE with 3 attractions to start?

 

[TheMaxRebo]

This just reminds me yet again... why on earth didn't they build SWGE with 3 attractions to start?

well, at least SW:GE seems to be two E-ticket attractions ... and I think the idea is the land itself is an "attraction" with engaging with the residence and the droids and stuff (granted, who knows how well that will work when you can't even walk due to the crowds)

 

[Farro]

This just reminds me yet again... why on earth didn't they build SWGE with 3 attractions to start?

I don't know, but I'm hoping (please) that the land itself can be considered an attraction of sorts. We can't wait to feel like we are actually in Star Wars! Just to walk around and see the design details, all the little things I'm sure (please) they will have for the fans, the Cantina, see the Millennium Falcon in person ...the rides are an added bonus!

 

[Farro]

well, at least SW:GE seems to be two E-ticket attractions ... and I think the idea is the land itself is an "attraction" with engaging with the residence and the droids and stuff (granted, who knows how well that will work when you can't even walk due to the crowds)

Get out of my head man!

 

[rteetz]

This just reminds me yet again... why on earth didn't they build SWGE with 3 attractions to start?

$$$$$$$$$$$

 

[skier_pete]

This just reminds me yet again... why on earth didn't they build SWGE with 3 attractions to start?

To Disney's defense - would THREE attractions actually lead to more people coming to Disney that two? If you can't answer that yes, then I can see why they wouldn't. The fact is they are spending a BILLION dollars on the SW expansion. Hard to argue - it's should have been $1.3 BILLION.

 

[Firebird060]

If I remember correctly the Navi river ride was originally planned to be longer? Also i am not surprised they are holding off on a third ride for pandora, they have more films to come out. If they do well, we might see that third ride

 

[ejgonz2]

But it isn't without festivals... clearly... almost ever...

Unfortunately we’ll be there right between Arts and F&G. Really couldn’t have timed it worse. But hopefully that translates to no wait for soarin, etc

 

[danikoski]

To Disney's defense - would THREE attractions actually lead to more people coming to Disney that two? If you can't answer that yes, then I can see why they wouldn't. The fact is they are spending a BILLION dollars on the SW expansion. Hard to argue - it's should have been $1.3 BILLION.

Also, why build a third attraction when you can wait five or so years, build the expansion and suck up all that Star Wars fan money again

 

[jknezek]

This just reminds me yet again... why on earth didn't they build SWGE with 3 attractions to start?

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ They are going to make boat loads of money with only 2 attractions. They weren't going to make another boatload by spending more. But yeah, they should have done it anyway. And this kind of thinking will catch up with Disney in the next downturn.

 

[tlmadden73]

Final point they should lower admission to Epcot .If I want a one day pass for Epcot only I should get in for less then a Hundred .I mainly go to eat at the great restaurants.

Epcot is probably big enough they could put a gate into Future World and sell a "World Showcase festival" ticket for those who just want to eat/drink. You just aren't allowed to go into Future World (but could go on the rides like Frozen or Rat).

The downside is that the front part of Epcot is so unpopular on its own, you may just get a ton of people wanting that and no one would pay to do the full park.

 

[Firebird060]

Epcot is probably big enough they could put a gate into Future World and sell a "World Showcase festival" ticket for those who just want to eat/drink. You just aren't allowed to go into Future World (but could go on the rides like Frozen or Rat).

The downside is that the front part of Epcot is so unpopular on its own, you may just get a ton of people wanting that and no one would pay to do the full park.

Dont forget the the Grand Fiesta Tour ride, you could get access to that as well.. Lol

 

[SouthFayetteFan]

This just reminds me yet again... why on earth didn't they build SWGE with 3 attractions to start?

well, at least SW:GE seems to be two E-ticket attractions ... and I think the idea is the land itself is an "attraction" with engaging with the residence and the droids and stuff (granted, who knows how well that will work when you can't even walk due to the crowds)

IMO They should have found a way to put either an omnimover or boat ride in SWGE. Something that could eat people and with no height requirement. Of course it's already been articulated some of the numerous reasons ($$, future expansion which = future $$, etc.) why they didn't...but that would've just made so much sense.

 

[SouthFayetteFan]

Epcot is probably big enough they could put a gate into Future World and sell a "World Showcase festival" ticket for those who just want to eat/drink. You just aren't allowed to go into Future World (but could go on the rides like Frozen or Rat).

The downside is that the front part of Epcot is so unpopular on its own, you may just get a ton of people wanting that and no one would pay to do the full park.

For just a $39 upcharge you can add the EPCOT hopper ticket to your admission today and go ride Soarin' and Test Track!

 

[tlmadden73]

well, at least SW:GE seems to be two E-ticket attractions ... and I think the idea is the land itself is an "attraction" with engaging with the residence and the droids and stuff (granted, who knows how well that will work when you can't even walk due to the crowds)

My hope is that they can somehow limit guests inside SWGE .. (at least initially) with a 1-way entrance (into Grand Avenue) and 1-way exit (out into Toy Story Land).
How they can do that with Fast Pass schedules is beyond me .. or how they can encourage people to leave once in there is beyond me.
But having a limited guest numbers in an immersive environment seems key. It was hard for me to be immersed into the beginning areas of Pandora trying to walk through narrow walkways, snaking around long lines of people waiting to get on the main ride there, waiting for a mob of people huddled around the Rider Switch kiosk just to get into the FP line.

It was much more immersive/relaxing in that courtyard by the gift shop and the Canteen .. even when the power suit "show" was happening it wasn't crowded and was an amazing area just to hang out.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

IMO They should have found a way to put either an omnimover or boat ride in SWGE. Something that could eat people and with no height requirement. Of course it's already been articulated some of the numerous reasons ($$, future expansion which = future $$, etc.) why they didn't...but that would've just made so much sense.

made me think - do we have any idea on height requirements for the two rides they are building? So far the trackless ride systems i think have had no height restrictions and not sure if the falcon one would need one either - but maybe they both do (was still surprised they built two new rides for Toy Story Land, a land aimed a kids, and both have height restrictions (albeit fairly low))

 

[SouthFayetteFan]

made me think - do we have any idea on height requirements for the two rides they are building? So far the trackless ride systems i think have had no height restrictions and not sure if the falcon one would need one either - but maybe they both do (was still surprised they built two new rides for Toy Story Land, a land aimed a kids, and both have height restrictions (albeit fairly low))

Not sure we've seen anything on that yet. Star Tours has a 40" requirement - isn't the Falcon going to be a simulator? I'd assume a similar height there then.

Not sure on the other ride...

 

[OKW Lover]

Is there room to do an update similar to TSM and Soaring and add on afterwards

Yes there is extra room do add an attraction to that land. Google maps doesn't have a current satellite view, but Apple maps does.

 

[sachilles]

While a third ride in Pandora(or an extra FOP theater) would be cool, it has to be way low on the priority list. Now doubt it would get used, but they really need the updates on DHS and Epcot first.