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[lockedoutlogic]

To a large extent the number is irrelevant because this much is clear, it was a multi-year budget and that means it can be changed at any point in the future. Even digging a hole in the ground doesn't actually commit Disney to finish construction (though it might be awkward if that hole was Echo Lake). Is it $2.8 Billion or $2.5 billion or $3 billion? Doesn't matter really. We can't prove the figure certainly, but it's hardly worth any time trying to disprove it.

What matters is that it's a multi-phase plan two of which are close to guaranteed (barring some sort of massive crash), phase 3 likely if they can stay in budget on the first 2 and phase 4 at least possible.

Agree...and that's why it's pointless to point out/stick to a number in the first place.

All these numbers are changed by a combination of whim/accounting on every or any single day...and in the end, it's really hard to ascertain if they ever spent what they say they did...or didnt.

 

[rteetz]

Disney parks blog meet up costume party

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...ot-so-scary-blog-party-at-magic-kingdom-park/

 

[Reddog1134]

I posted this in it's own thread since it's rumor.

http://www.disboards.com/threads/who-is-your-favorite-disney-character-rumor.3446003/

Anyone heard anything about Disney asking about your favorite character for a possible surprise?

 

[Andrew015]

I posted this in it's own thread since it's rumor.

http://www.disboards.com/threads/who-is-your-favorite-disney-character-rumor.3446003/

Anyone heard anything about Disney asking about your favorite character for a possible surprise?

Great - now Pluto will bring the final bill up to the room prior to checkout.

 

[skier_pete]

Is anyone else concerned that "Star Wars Launch Bay" is code for "a really big Star Wars store"? I mean, I don't think we can expect much from it in general besides some meet and greets, but it would be neat if there was some sort of interactive element / hints of what is to come. While my expectations for Star Wars land are sky-high, my expectations for this are really, really low.

 

[smitch425]

Is anyone else concerned that "Star Wars Launch Bay" is code for "a really big Star Wars store"? I mean, I don't think we can expect much from it in general besides some meet and greets, but it would be neat if there was some sort of interactive element / hints of what is to come. While my expectations for Star Wars land are sky-high, my expectations for this are really, really low.

From the description and concept art, it looks to be more than just a store...

 

[skier_pete]

From the description and concept art, it looks to be more than just a store...

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So I read:
1) Meet and Greet
2) Food/Shop
3) Game area (with likely limited availability).
4) Props and costumes

Good that it won't just be a store - but I do think keeping the sites set low is important, cause it ain't gonna be much.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Great - now Pluto will bring the final bill up to the room prior to checkout.

With a "modest fee" added...of course

 

[jtowntoflorida]

The Star Wars stuff they have right now really isn't cohesive at all, and nowhere close together, other than JTA-Star Tours-Tatooine Traders. Watto's Grotto is way at the back of the park and then Launch Bay will be over in Pixar Place. It's just a reflection of the temporary nature of Watto's Grotto and Launch Bay. These aren't going to be long-running attractions, they're just Disney's response to have Star Wars-something while Star Wars Land is built.

I hope that The Force Awakens is a huge smash hit and the Disney board ends up demanding that the land be built more quickly to capitalize on the popularity. That's going to be the only way that DHS is going to be taken care of quickly.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Watto's grotto is embarassing...

What idiot decided to call attention to what is the low point in the franchise? What's next?

Midichlorian musical review starring jar Jar binks?

 

[skier_pete]

I hope that The Force Awakens is a huge smash hit and the Disney board ends up demanding that the land be built more quickly to capitalize on the popularity. That's going to be the only way that DHS is going to be taken care of quickly.

Star Wars is as much about the toys as the movie. I think more important than the movie being a smash hit is that they sell 2-million BB-8s at $150 a pop. That would REALLY fast track the build in DHS.

 

[disneydennis]

Anyone know anything more on this:

http://www.wesh.com/news/fire-crews-called-to-epcots-norway-pavilion/35182960

 

[Reddog1134]

Anyone know anything more on this:

http://www.wesh.com/news/fire-crews-called-to-epcots-norway-pavilion/35182960

When the Tiki room caught fire, people said it was the Tiki gods way of protesting the "Under New Management" version of the show. Maybe this is the Norse gods protesting Frozen.

 

[luisov]

Disney's been testing the new ride vehicles for Luigi's Rollickin' Roadsters at DCA. Looks like a simple but fun ride, like Junkyard Jamboree. And by the way, bless the people who have to endure Mickey's hell wheel to record a video for the fans.

 

[jtwibih]

I could swear those cars that swing as the wheel turns will just fly right off when they start towards the outside. Probably the most terrified I've been on a ride.

 

[soniam]

The Star Wars stuff they have right now really isn't cohesive at all, and nowhere close together, other than JTA-Star Tours-Tatooine Traders. Watto's Grotto is way at the back of the park and then Launch Bay will be over in Pixar Place. It's just a reflection of the temporary nature of Watto's Grotto and Launch Bay. These aren't going to be long-running attractions, they're just Disney's response to have Star Wars-something while Star Wars Land is built.

I hope that The Force Awakens is a huge smash hit and the Disney board ends up demanding that the land be built more quickly to capitalize on the popularity. That's going to be the only way that DHS is going to be taken care of quickly.

Be careful what you wish for. DHS was built in a hurry in the first place to capitalize on the popularity of studio parks and beat the competition to market. Because of the hurried, haphazard approach, the park flow and some attractions weren't thought out as well as they should have been. I want a quality product. If that takes time, then I am fine with waiting.

 

[Josh Hendy]

Watto's grotto is embarassing...

What idiot decided to call attention to what is the low point in the franchise? What's next?

Midichlorian musical review starring jar Jar binks?

Yes yes and yes. Thank you. But midichlorians aren't in the same league as Watto. I'm not Jewish, Chinese or Jamaican but of all the moronic, racist slurs in the prequels I think that one is the.most offensive.

I'm sure Lucas isn't one bit racist. He was just tying to be like an old-school Charlie Chan movie in what he thought was a funny and devil-may-care way. Then when people saw Phantom Menace and told him he was stupid, it got up his nose and he decided to be defiantly stupid in the next two movies.

None of which is an excuse for whoever thought up and then greenlit this idiocy.

 

[lockedoutlogic]

Star Wars is as much about the toys as the movie. I think more important than the movie being a smash hit is that they sell 2-million BB-8s at $150 a pop. That would REALLY fast track the build in DHS.

Well...I guarantee they've sold "a few"

 

[rteetz]

Great look at the rivers of light construction

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2015/09/rivers-of-light-update-new-amphitheater.html?m=1

 

[luisov]

Great look at the rivers of light construction

http://www.orlandoparksnews.com/2015/09/rivers-of-light-update-new-amphitheater.html?m=1

I like that they are theming the seating area. That much concrete in the middle of AK wasn't exactly pretty.

By the way, I read they were starting to cast the performers for this show. Any details on that?