StarWarsResort — The E Ticket — Snipes n Snarfblatts

The more I hear about Hollywood Studios future Star Wars-themed resort, the more I can't believe it's actually possible. According to Chip & co. this thing seems more immersive than I thought was even possible. Plan to set yourself back about $1300 for a two-night stay (minimum due to the experience) with additional guests clocking in at $400 each. This seems pretty steep at first, but you have to take in to consideration the actual immersion of this experience. The resort will be themed as a spaceship. Yes, you will be able to see "far off alien planets" out the windows. You will be given missions which determine your reputation while there. All the while getting help form the droid by your bed to complete them. The resort will be located right by Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, yet not actually inside Hollywood Studios. They can't really even put a price tag on something like this. This sounds absolutely amazing, & I can't wait. I get to live out a childhood dream that I thought was impossible. What do y'all think? Want to live like you're in a galaxy far, far away? Put it in the comments, like, & share.

Apparently it's on the table. WDW News Today reports Disney has begun surveying guests about the possibility of a Star Wars "Starship" luxury resort attached to Hollywood Studios. Price range will look like $900-$1000 per guest, but this isn't just a place to sleep. This sounds like a whole friggin experience. It includes 2 nights in a resort that looks & feels like a starship on specific dates as it involves a totally immersive storyline. The rooms will have an interactive "view" (galaxy or pool/atrium) & accommodate up to 4 people. You'll also get 5 meals total throughout with evening entertainment & 1 day at Hollywood Studios to visit Star Wars themed land on day 2. The most intriguing part to me however, is what's described as story-driven entertainment including live character chance encounters, & the opportunity to watch or engage in the story through things like personalized missions, flight training, starship exploration, & lightsaber training. Though this is only a survey at this time the inclusion of these concept art photos make it look like they're pretty serious about considering this one. I'm going to either have to sell off body parts or figure something out. Disney's already taking all my money, now they're taking money I don't have as well. Obviously, this is a must for me. The hard part will be getting me to leave when it's over.

Jun 18, 2019

Michelle Rejwan Now Senior VP Live Action Development And Production For Lucasfilm

Hollywood Reporter reports Michelle Rejwan is now the Senior VP of Live Action Development & Production. She will oversee new feature films as well Disney+ series while still producing with president Kathleen Kennedy. That seems like a hefty responsibility to drop on someone who's previous credits at Lucasfilm are producing The Force Awakens & The Rise of Skywalker. Kennedy really sees something in her though, having “seen first-hand her skills collaborating with writers and directors, and I've been incredibly impressed with her creative skills and her ability to manage the complexity surrounding these massive projects.” Can she be the Feige of Star Wars? Time will tell. After the hate Kennedy got from the last installment, which I loved by the way, one could think this is just to give her a scapegoat if things don't go as well over the next few projects. Curious to see how much influence this winds up having as a whole. What do y'all think? Trust in Kennedy? Or do you think maybe a more vetted choice would have been better? Put it in the comments, like, & share.

May 21, 2019

Disney Reveals Name of Tokyo DisneySea's 8th Port

After breaking ground in what is to become Tokyo DisneySea's 8th port, we now have its official name. Fantasy Springs will be the title, but that's not all Dismey released on the subject. They also released some beautiful day & night concept art depicting the look of the new lands. Oriental land is investing 250 Billion Yen on this project that will feature lands themed to Frozen, Tangled, & Peter Pan. Frozen's land of post film Arendelle will feature an attraction that tells the story of Elsa and her beloved sister, Anna. Sounding like the familiar Epcot ride, suests will board boats and experience the sisters’ heartfelt journey, enjoying songs from the film, and encountering surprising thrills. There will also be a restaurant set inside the beautiful Arendelle Castle. Tangled's land will naturally feature Rapunzel’s tower rising above the forest. It will also include an boat attraction where guests will board gondolas for a romantic boat tour of Rapunzel’s “Best Day Ever” as she journeys with Flynn to the lantern festival. Flickering lanterns illuminate the attraction’s climactic scene while Rapunzel and Flynn sing an iconic song from the film. The pand will also feature a restaurant, inspired by the hideout of the band of thugs who appeared in the film in the "I've Got A Dream" sequence. Neverland will also be home to two attractions and a restaurant. Featuring landmarks including verdant mountains, Captain Hook’s pirate ship and Skull Rock. One attraction will fly over the jungles of Neverland into a battle with Captain Hook and his crew of pirates to rescue Wendy’s younger brother, John, who has been kidnapped by Captain Hook and his pirates. You'll board boats and follow the Lost Boys down a river until Tinker Bell sprinkles the boats with pixie dust, & you take off flying through Neverland on an adventure that featuring iconic music and dynamic 3D imagery of the characters from the film. The second attraction immerses us in the oversized world of Pixie Hollow, while the restaurant is inspired by the Lost Boys and their hideout. There will also be a new Disney Hllyel in the park. Themed to Disney fantasy, it will rise above and around the magical springs that serve as the core of the new themed port’s story. Offering 475 deluxe-type and luxury-type guest rooms, this park facing hotel will also feature a merchandise shop that helps share the story of the magical springs. One day I'll make it out here to see all the amazingly beautiful things TokyoSea has to offer. Luckily, I have one more reason to postpone that adventure until this amazing new addition is done.