We’ve heard rumours for the last few weeks that Disney Parks have developed a ‘real’ lightsaber and, to be honest, we had our doubts.
However, a new official reveal (below) is pretty damned impressive, we must admit.
Our guess is that, much like the Lightsaber toys that become pretty popular in the early 2000s, the blade is stored in the hilt before being released and lit up and, while it looks superbly superb, we doubt we’ll be cutting any tables in half anytime soon.
But it’s still great.
The video was put out today in honour of Star Wars Day and to tease what lies in store for those heading to Disney Parks next year for a couple of days of Star Wars fun as part of the visitor experience at the Galactic Starcruiser resort.
According to Disney Parks: “Yes, that’s a new type of lightsaber Rey is holding in her hand, created by Walt Disney Imagineering Research and Development. Guests who experience Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be the first to see it in action – along with so much more – starting in 2022 when this amazing new two-night adventure debuts.
“Watching that lightsaber activate right before your eyes will be just one of the countless ways that, from the moment you arrive to the moment you depart, you’ll be plunged into a Star Wars story where your decisions and actions – or even the casual conversations you may have – determine how your personal journey unfolds.”
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser at Walt Disney World Resort will take you to a galaxy far, far away starting in 2022 for an all-immersive, two-night vacation experience that goes beyond anything Disney has ever created before.
What exactly does “all-immersive” mean? Well, in honor of May the 4th, here’s a little hint…
Marc
Marc is a self-confessed nerd. Ever since seeing Star Wars for the first time around 1979 he’s been an unapologetic fan of the Wars and still believes, with Clone Wars and now Underworld, we are yet to see the best Star Wars. He’s a dad of two who now doesn’t have the time (or money) to collect the amount of toys, comics, movies and books he once did, much to the relief of his long-suffering wife. In the real world he’s a graphic designer. He started Following the Nerd because he was tired of searching a million sites every day for all the best news that he loves and decided to create one place where you can go to get the whole lot. Secretly he longs to be sitting in the cockpit of his YT-1300 Corellian Transport ship with his co-pilot Chewie, roaming the universe, waiting for his next big adventure, but feels just at home watching cartoons with his kids….
Nerd Comments