one year later Star Wars: Galactic Star Cruiser Take the last flighthere’s a look back at the best of Disney Parks’ bold venture into the immersive entertainment space, and why it ultimately didn’t pan out.
On io9, Star Wars Realizing science fiction and fantasy worlds is a major part of what we write through movies, shows and theme park experiences. That’s because there are many challenges in bringing some of the idealized future worlds we hold dear to life, especially when they are brought into a very real world that may only have the power of civil strife to unite against fascist tyranny. theme. exist Star Wars People find ways to band together, make a difference, and defeat the bad guys; in real life, things are much more complicated.
too much Star Wars Fans who can view galactic star cruiser During its short existence, the attraction provided an opportunity for many people to overcome the frustration of witnessing atrocities happening on a daily basis and feeling that there was nothing we could do about it. There is an irony in this because galactic star cruiser is part of Disney, a large company that prioritizes its financial bottom line.
really, galactic star cruiserThe high cost puts many people away, and they think this is a hotel – it never wasrather than more like a posh drama camp where you can barricade it or actively participate in your own corner Star Wars. Hotels are often built around leisure and relaxation areas such as swimming pools or spas; the only facilities that reflect the familiar Disney resort character of the ship galactic star cruiser It’s dinner and a Galaxy’s Edge tour at neighboring Walt Disney World. On the face of it, this might mislead the general public (vacation-goers who don’t actively follow the immersive experience niche) into thinking galactic star cruiser It’s a Disney cruise on land. Once you join, you realize that’s not the case and you have to engage in a way similar to pretending you’re a fantasy football league coach, where you’re in a field that leaves unprepared people abandoned. It was a big reason why Disney ultimately closed the attraction, and at its core it was a community-building effort born out of the Story Trust from Imagineering and Lucasfilm to inspire at least a subset of people to wonder if they could be a part of it. stories like this Star Wars, Then maybe they can take their experiences into the real world in ways big and small.
While people were outraged by the stripped-down end result of the ambitious idea, many who visited galactic star cruiser Love this experiment, whether they see it as an imaginative interactive playground that they can bring their loved ones to, or experience on their own. It’s a sandbox: if you want to role-play there while trying out trendy-looking food and drinks, that’s the way to go; if you want to embrace the childlike joy of lightsaber training and blasting bad guys into space There are miracles. Some people just want their children to play and meet their heroes.
Mileage depends on how open and social you are in finding your way to the best enjoyment. On my own visit, I went on my honeymoon as a disillusioned space witch in order to escape my limited sense of being able to change the real world. I quickly teamed up with some reluctant villains to help the good guys out, projecting some Cassian Andor vibes (I pretended to be related). I had some issues with having to do more gamer-app stuff around the Galaxy’s Edge on my “dataslate” (really: my phone); it just wasn’t for me, a non-gamer. But I found the character interaction and role playing on board to be a very rewarding experience. I became friends with other guests who were young and young at heart. Delivering smuggled goods (how did they know I was going to harass the Empire?); when my love and I needed a romantic space moment to share our vow renewal, the droid in the room – D3-O9, who encouraged me to help the resistance The Organization – had a whole ceremony that makes me cry to this day, because right after that, she sacrificed herself and was attacked by the First Order.
Like any hero’s journey, that event quickly radicalized me and I was able to find the rebellious princess within me who I’d dreamed of being since I was a kid. After that exist In training, we pretended to imprison Chewbacca with apprentices, lured stormtroopers to their own prisons, used false offers to move precious cargo, and stood up in support of galactic pop stars and our fellow Resistance members Rey. Finally, when the good guys won, I was able to tap into my powers and begin my Jedi (witch princess) training that I had long since given up hope on. Last night, when I fired up my lightsaber, I was ready to fight again.
Oh – this is the oath recited for us D3-O9:
D3-O9: You are here today to declare your commitment to your chosen partner.
Please repeat after me:
…We vow to share our triumphs and difficulties…
…no matter what difficulties we encounter…
…we share each other’s successes…
…not jealousy, but joy and admiration…
…we promise each other a lifetime…
….Full of curiosity, humor and adventure…
….We guarantee unquestionable devotion…
…because we deserve to love each other.
You are meant to be. The Milky Way connects you to millions of other inhabitants. While you may have traveled unique paths, you are now united and stronger for it. Cherish your bond and seek to share it, as your bond will inspire others to seek their own. From love to love, the galaxy becomes stronger. And you are now part of this great and never-ending chain.
Like those who do find that our best experiences are more important than problems that have great potential to be solved, it is nice to feel this “great and never-ending chain” with those whose lives are enriched by their experiences. “a part of. Milky Way star cruiser.
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