Galaxy's Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios is the ultimate Star Wars fan experience. Whether you're an old Jedi Master or a young Padawan learning the ways of the Force, the galaxy far, far away comes to life in glorious Technicolor through the magic of Disney Imagineering.
That all being said, if you're anything like we were the first time we stepped foot on the surface of the planet Batu, your brain was probably on Star Wars overload, forcing you to miss some of the minor details of this incredible area. To see precisely what you missed, have a look at these 10 things Galaxy's Edge hides in plain sight.
10 Environment Plays a Big Part
We know we've had this a hundred times over and we'll say it a hundred times again, but Disney knows how to create immersive worlds. Galaxy's Edge is no exception, but you'd be surprised at how much the environment plays a part in the overall experience.
The Disney Imagineers overlooked no detail in creating the various areas that make up Galaxy's Edge. From the entrance gate to the top of the Black Spire, every molecule and Midiclorian has been tailored to suit a certain story that brings us into the world of Star Wars. even things like sound, color, light, and music after taken into consideration.
9 Angles Among Us
It doesn't take a genius to think that any one of the areas in Galaxy's Edge could easily be used in a Star Wars film or even an episode of The Mandalorian. What they might not know is the cinematic quality that gives the park its distinct flavor and style is all in the angles at which the structures are built.
The Disney staff worked with filmmakers and designers to perfectly replicate a planet straight out of the Star Wars universe. That also included building structures and laying details at cinematic angles to give it a certain scale and scope.
8 Props to the Park
Speaking of minor details like angles and such, careful attention was used in creating some of the props and set pieces Galaxy's Edge. Similar to how they made the props and set pieces for the original trilogy, designers and Imagineers relied on pre-1980's materials to perfectly recreate a familiar world.
This makes perfect sense when you consider the fact that the first Star Wars film was not made until 1977. As we've mentioned before, Disney skips no details. We applaud them for their dedication to design and technique. We definitely think this would please the original Star Wars fans.
7 Personal Prints
One of my favorite details in any Disney Park is the footprints you might come across upon your travels. In the Magic Kingdom, you might find the footprints of Mickey or Goofy. Here, you'll find anything from a Droid to a Gungan track on your way to the marketplace. But pay close attention to those familiar Droid treads.
Yes, those are R2-D2's tread marks, but what you might not know is they were made by R2-D2 himself. Once again, paying excruciatingly close attention to detail, Disney used the original treads from the original R2-D2 model to create the tracks. It's all about the little things.
6 Featured Creatures
The Creature Stall is probably one of the most unique shops in Batu's marketplace. From here, you can purchase and take home one of several different species from the Star Wars universe. They sell everything from Rathtars to Kowakian Monkey-Lizards, but it's the ones on display that have our attention.
Here, you'll find a sleeping (and breathing) Loth Cat, a taxidermied Taun-Taun, and several other different displays featuring recreations of iconic alien life forms from the movies, TV shows, and other media. Now, if only they'd let us adopt a Wookie we'd be in good shape.
5 Pod-Roasting
Next to Oga's Cantina, Ronto Roasters is perhaps one of the more popular places to grab a bite on Batu. Alien barbecue might seem like a pretty nifty concept on its own, but look in the center and see what they're cooking with, you might find a clever surprise waiting for you.
Although Galaxy's Edge is set during the current timeline in the Star Wars universe, a Pod Racer engine can be found being used as a roaster in this restaurant. Say what you want about the prequel trilogy, but at least they still have a place in Disney's Hollywood Studios.
4 By the Book
If environmental storytelling isn't really your thing, fear not. Through Disney's publishing, two books have been released regarding Galaxy's Edge, by 2, and the Black Spire. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – A Crash of Fate by Zoraida Cordova and Galaxy’s Edge: Black Spire by Delilah S. Dawson can be used to help fill in the blanks.
Both books take place on Batu with the Black Spire Outpost as the backdrop for the respected stories. Whether you're a fan of the extended universe or not, if you're looking to get more into the story of Galaxy's Edge, Disney's got you covered.
3 A Park Divided
One of the biggest things the Star Wars franchise has going for it is the constant battle between good and evil, the light side and the dark side, and the Rebels/Resistance against the Empire/First Order. This constant battle between opposing forces can thoroughly be felt throughout Galaxy's Edge, further enforcing the power of the story and atmosphere.
From murals in the marketplace two squadrons of Stormtroopers looking for Rebel spies amongst the guests, the intergalactic conflict is ripped straight from the films and playing out right before our eyes. Even the cast members get in on the action, supporting either faction. It definitely wants to make us root for our side of the Force.
2 Refurbed Rex
One of our favorite characters in Galaxy's Edge isn't a Wookie or a young heroine learning the ways of the Force, but a droid who was once one of the bravest pilots Star Tours ever knew. We are of course talking about none other then RX-24, or DJ Rex as he's known nowadays.
Only a certain group of fans remember the days of the original Star Tours attraction before C3-PO and R2-D2 took over the controls. But those who do recognize the man behind the microphone. Old Rex might have gotten some refurbishment and upgrades in recent years, but he's still one of our favorite underrated characters.
1 It’s All Canon
Galaxy's Edge has been featured in books, TV shows, and even referenced in other Star Wars media. What might surprise traditional fans of the series is that, according to Disney, the entire park is canon. This means everything from Oga's Cantina to the Rebel Outpost is a part of the series.
This might all seem like common sense to some oh, but we can think of one particular angle that not many consider. If Galaxy's Edge is canon, that means anyone who's ever stepped foot onto the surface of Batu, including us parkgoers, has become a part of the Star Wars Saga. at the end of the day, isn't that what every single fan of the series dreams of?
from ScreenRant - Feed https://ift.tt/2Ukw186
0 comments:
Post a Comment