Originally Posted By brotherdave Now that Disney is buying LucasFilm, do you think Disney capitalize on that move and finally build a long waited Star Wars land at one of the parks? It truly looks like they finally have that "Potter Swatter" to take on Universal and the enormously popular Harry Potter franchise. The question is, will they do it? They could also possibly capitalize more with Indiana Jones as well. Something tells me that something big may possibly be coming to Orlando in a few years...
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper << The question is, will they do it?>> I'll add another question to this: Will they do it in a timely manner? I think that yes, there will be a Star Wars expansion coming to Orlando. The question is will they do it fast enough to capitalize on the momentum? Disney hasn't shown the ability to move quickly on projects at all. Heck, since they bought Pixar the only big US project just opened a few months ago. If we have to wait 5+ years for a Star Wars addition, it's not going to carry the same punch. Universal has shown they can fast track a build, considering we should have 3 new E-ticket attractions built and open in the next 18-20 months. Disney has the ability and resources to do it as well. Come on, mouse. You shelled out for the properties. Now DO SOMETHING with them. I want my geek paradise to finally be realize! Harry Potter, Transformers, Spider-Man, Star Wars land, Indiana Jones Adventure, and Disney living in harmony.
Originally Posted By disney pete Im hoping so maybe in MGM studios Star wars land would be great,also hoping as theyve splashed out all this money hope they don't get all penny pinching again and when they make a new movie its far better than the last 3.
Originally Posted By mrkthompsn They don't have to do it fast to capitalize on momentum. They can time it with their own created momentum as the new episodes are released.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper Either way, it's awesome. Star Wars and Indiana Jones have longed belonged in the Disney family, IMO.
Originally Posted By fkurucz <<They can time it with their own created momentum as the new episodes are released.<< New episodes? If you're talking about the movies, I doubt that will ever happen. If you're talking about the cartoon show, I don't think anyone cares.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper Yup. Gonna be interesting to see what route they take with them. A very exciting time indeed.
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom I'm just hoping Johnny Depp won't be in any of them. Keep him in churning the Pirate movies.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<I'm just hoping Johnny Depp won't be in any of them. Keep him in churning the Pirate movies.>> I hope Johnny Depp won't be in any of them AND he stops making Pirates movies. Brad Bird needs to direct them. Best choice, IMO.
Originally Posted By mrkthompsn So I guess E.T. came by unplugged from Universal Studios now? I consider E.T. to be Star Wars Episode X
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt Personally I don't see how any comparison can be made between the Star Wars and Harry Potter. At least not in the context of theme parks.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper How so, Hans? I think overall, the two are the best comparisons to each other overall.
Originally Posted By plpeters70 <<Personally I don't see how any comparison can be made between the Star Wars and Harry Potter. At least not in the context of theme parks.>> Why not? They're both huge movie franchises with large fan bases. Sound pretty similar to me. True, one skews more towards children than the other, but you have to admit that they are somewhat similar. Though frankly, I think in the long run, Star Wars will prove to be the more popular concept. It's already lasted over 30 years, and with new movies coming, should last even longer. I'm not sure what Rowling has in mind for Potter, but I don't think more movies are coming anytime in the foreseeable future.
Originally Posted By DDMAN26 I'll bet there are executives from Warner Brothers and Random House or whomever published the books with a blank check in their hands flying to the UK to "persuade" Rowling to write another novel or two.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<Though frankly, I think in the long run, Star Wars will prove to be the more popular concept. It's already lasted over 30 years, and with new movies coming, should last even longer. I'm not sure what Rowling has in mind for Potter, but I don't think more movies are coming anytime in the foreseeable future.>> It's an interesting thing to discuss, for sure. I think both have become deeply ingrained in the public psyche, and neither will really lose their overall appeal. As Star Wars was passed down to me by the generation above me (before the prequels were released), Potter will be passed down by generations. As for no more Potter on the way...I think we'll see more Potter-verse items from Rowling sooner than we think
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<I'll bet there are executives from Warner Brothers and Random House or whomever published the books with a blank check in their hands flying to the UK to "persuade" Rowling to write another novel or two.>> She already has more money than she knows what to do with. She'll write another book in the universe when she's ready...and I think we'll have another book related to the series within the decade.
Originally Posted By Dr Hans Reinhardt "Why not? They're both huge movie franchises with large fan bases. Sound pretty similar to me." Because if the ride experience sucks no one is going to care about how popular the franchise is. In the broadest sense, yes they are comparable, but until Disney tells us what they plan to do at the parks there's nothing to talk about.
