![]() But so much of the setting was built from scratch, following only the design language of Star Wars universe. Obviously, it’s blockbuster movie IP–that’s right there in the first two words of the name, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. For all hardcore theme park fans crow about “original park IP,” this is almost it. The end result is a land that is an almost unprecedented mix of intellectual property and original design. The design motifs are reminiscent of other planets from the various Star Wars films, in addition to the obvious things like the Millennium Falcon, droids, characters, and transport. ![]() Instead, Imagineering had creative freedom and swung for the fences.ĭisney went to great lengths to create the planet of Batuu, a totally new environment but one that speaks the language (both literally and visually) of Star Wars. The Star Wars brand is highly popular and recognizable, and outside of hardcore fans, the majority of casual guests likely would’ve been satisfied with a familiar but phoned-in effort that checked more boxes in terms of recreating things from the movies. ![]() It would’ve been easier for Disney to simply “play the hits” and give guests what they want in terms of recognizable characters and visuals. From the outset, doing something different and new was a risky approach. It’s not simply a catch-all intellectual property land or setting pulled from one of the movies, but rather, a novel location that fits within the existing universe and plays by its rules. One of the aspects of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge that I appreciate is Imagineering’s decision to making it a distinct place. However, I also question whether some of what I originally loved about the land is holding it back, and if better balance is needed. My review of Batuu offered effusive praise, and I think Rise of the Resistance is the #1 attraction at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. I’m a big fan of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
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