Originally Posted By mousermerf Do you suppose Disney is over-estimating how much people will want to see or care about Star Tours 2? On the forums there's very little chatter about it, and most folks don't even know when the original Star Tours closes despite the information being out there for a while. I get the general sense that most folks just don't care. Whereas Disney seems to think it'll be their big 2011 offering.
Originally Posted By Anatole69 ^^ You can't use chatter on Disney forums as an accurate judge of the interest in average visitors to Disneyland.
Originally Posted By Anatole69 ^^ Snakes on a Plane is an example of the disconnect between internet chatter and real world interest.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA I think the 'Star Wars' franchise still has legs, and a newly upgraded 'Star Tours' will generate plenty of buzz. Hell, if Disney can wring interest out of 'Captain EO' anything's possible. I'm waiting for the 'Wizard of Bras' to open on Main Street.
Originally Posted By Bob Paris 1 "^^ You can't use chatter on Disney forums as an accurate judge of the interest in average visitors to Disneyland." QFMFT. Hehe
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I think Disney fans on the internet underestimate the power of the force. ST2 is the only thing of interest to me since the addition of the malfunctioning Expedition Everest.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer Can't agree, there's some chatter, but I think the FLE has most of it, seeing it's more "controversial". ST II will be huge, I think. Previous the the annoucement, it was always brought up in conversations about refurbs and upcoming projects. Methinks it'll get it's hype when we can actually see work being done.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper There's no chatter on the boards because the sweatshirt moms don't get what a "Chewbacca" is and they have no idea why the "Jedies" us light up swords. Star Tours will be awesome, it's just that most Disney fans don't get it. No pixie dust, no interest.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer On that note, I think we should make distinctions between Disney Fans and Disney Fans. Maybe we should call on group D23 Fans? Geeeee....wonder who those could be.
Originally Posted By CaptainMichael There will be more chatter when Disney acknowledges it beyond the D23 publicity stunt. You know, actual information, artwork, a synopsis, an opening date, etc, etc.
Originally Posted By mousermerf Opening date is May 2011, it closes at WDW in Sept, D23 said "October" so that might be when DL goes down.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>There will be more chatter when Disney acknowledges it beyond the D23 publicity stunt.<<< Right, when it closes.
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub About those sweatshirt moms...who do you think took you little boys to see all the Star Wars Movies? Give your mom some luv & respect. I even went to the STAR Wars in Concert Tour this year with that grown child and I bought the good seats! And I don't wear sweatshirts. (Hope I made you feel guilty this mom's day= buy your mom a STar Wars t-shirt!)
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub <a href="http://www.starwarsinconcert.com" target="_blank">http://www.starwarsinconcert.com</a> Orlando May 15 Ontario,Ca May 30 San Diego May 28 Las Vegas May 29 San Antonio June 5
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub and you can order merchandise online. I like the Cantina Band t-shirt!
Originally Posted By Bob Paris 1 "who do you think took you little boys to see all the Star Wars Movies?" Not mine. Our neighbours took us and they were the loveliest people. My mum always made fun of my interests(including Disney).
Originally Posted By leobloom Between the prequels and the last Indiana Jones movie, let's just say I'm skeptical that anything new connected to George Lucas will be worthwhile.
Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer Then you are not a Sweatshirt Mom, Mickeymouseclub. ;-) We are referring to the well to do mothers that stay in the Contemporary, call the MK "Disney", and think it's "separate" from the other 3 parks, love "visiting" Mickey and Minnie, and are probably excited out of their minds for the FLE and other Meet and Greets. It's a demographic. And all in jest.
