Difference between pages "Awesome Planet" and "Rise of the Resistance"

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| caption='''The Awesome Planet attraction poster'''
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| caption='''The Rise of the Resistance attraction poster'''
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| land=Future World
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| opened=December 5, 2019
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| opened= January 17, 2020
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| audio-animatronics=65
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| custom_label_2 = Capacity
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| park= Disney's Hollywood Studios
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| custom_value_2 = 428
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| duration=18
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| park= Epcot
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| land=Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
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| theme= Conservation
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| vehicle_type=Doom Buggies
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| custom_lable_1= Shown In
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| custom_value_1= The Harvest Theater
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| replaced= Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable
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| duration=10:00
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|custom_value_2= No (Boarding Pass)
 
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Awesome Planet is an attraction located within [[The Land]] pavilion at [[Epcot]]
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==Attraction History==
 
==Attraction History==
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Awesome Planet was originally announced on March 19, 2019. The film was the long awaited replacement for [[The Land]] pavilion's former film [[Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable]] <ref name="parksblog"> https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/the-land-pavilion/news/19mar2019-awesome-planet-coming-to-epcots-land-pavilion.htm </ref>. At the time, the Awesome Planet was described as, "an on-screen exploration of the realm we call home, (which) showcases the spectacular beauty, diversity and dynamic story of our earth with all the grandeur guests have come to expect" <ref name="parksblog"/>.
 
  
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In comparing Awesome Planet to its predecessor, [[Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable]], Imagineer Tom Fitzgerald noted that in this new era, Disney wanted to give guests a more optimistic message. Fitzgerald noted:
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==Backstory==
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Like all events portrayed in Galaxy's Edge, Rise of the Resistance takes place between The Last Jedi and Rise of Skywalker. The following crawl was released in order to give context to Rise of the Resistance:
  
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{{Quotation| we need to give to the audience is an optimistic message of hope for our planet. We worked with Jane Goodall, Sylvia Earl, we had many, many experts thanks to our DisneyNature team bringing in these people to help us with messaging.... It totally fits in The Land pavilion, it totally fits with Epcot’s message of an optimistic celebration of our world, but also a call to action for our future"<ref name="laughing"> https://www.laughingplace.com/w/articles/2020/01/14/interview-with-wdis-tom-fitzgerald-and-marie-colabelli-about-three-new-epcot-shows-canada-far-wide-awesome-planet-beauty-and-the-beast-sing-along/ </ref>}}
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{{Quotation|It is a dark time for the RESISTANCE.
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Following the devastating Battle of<br>
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Crait, the freedom fighters have fled<br>
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with General Leia Organa to an<br>
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undisclosed location.<br>
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Meanwhile, hunted by the FIRST ORDER<br>
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and Supreme Leader Kylo Ren, a band<br>
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of Resistance supporters has established<br>
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a temporary outpost on the remote planet<br>
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of Batuu, thanks to scouting by<br>
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Resistance spy Vi Moradi.<br>
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Here on the Outer Rim, the Resistance<br>
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is rebuilding and searching for recruits<br>
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to join the cause and help save the<br>
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galaxy from tyranny…}}
  
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The film's narrator, Ty Burrell, was chosen in part because of the character Phil Dunphy he played on ABC's Modern Family <ref name="laughing"/>. Since Awesome Planet is  narrated by a "planetary realtor", who is trying to sell the audience on the beauty and value of Earth, Burrell was a natural choice. Furthermore, Fitzgerald noted that when casting the film's narrator they wanted someone who could be a "Disney dad", telling the story in a warm and friendly way, while also being able to add levity <ref name="laughing"/>.  
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==Plot==
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Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance begins when guests entering ancient ruins on the outskirts of the Black Spire Outpost. Here, they are recruited by the Resistance to help in the fight against the First Order. As guests enter into the caves that house the Resistance Control center, they are given a warning by BB-8 and a hologram of Rey. The First Order has a star destroyer in the area, and the new recruits are no longer safe. As a precaution, Rey has arranged for a transport to take the new recruits to safety on the planet Baccara.
  
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Prior to the opening of Awesome Planet, the Harvest Theater was updated. At this time, the theater's seats were restored, and the capacity for in-theater effects was installed. Despite these refurbishments, the theater's famous preshow wall carpeting (which has been present since EPCOT Center's opening day) remained, with Tom Fitzgerald noting that the carpet was "core DNA in Epcot <ref name="laughing"/>".  
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Leaving the Resistance base, guests pass by Poe Dameron's X-wing fighter and board a transport piloted by Nien Numb. Although the transport is being escorted by Dameron and a fleet of X-wings, the transport and fleet are attacked by a First Order Star Destroyer. With Poe forced to retreat and get help, the transport is pulled inside the Star Destroyer hanger bay, which is guarded by a squadron of Storm Troopers.  
  
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On January 17, 2020, Awesome Planet officially opened in The Land pavilion <ref> https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/awesome-planet/news/16jan2020-video---awesome-planet-at-epcots-land-pavilion.htm </ref>. Since opening, the attraction has not seen any major changes.
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The recruits are then brought to a cell, where Kylo Ren and Armitage Hux discuss their interrogation. Just as hope looks lost for the recruits, Finn, disguised as a stormtrooper, is able to lead a team to break the captured group out. In order to escape the Star Destroyer, the recruits board a hijacked First Order Fleet Transport, piloted by an R5 droid.  
  
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==Attraction Synopsis==
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While trying to make their escape, the recruits are attacked by AT-ATs and stormtroopers. As Resistance fighters begin their assault on the Star Destroyer, Kylo Ren remains in pursuit of the escaped recruits, finally capturing them in a force hold. Just as it seems Ren will attack the captured recruits, a large explosion behind him, allows them to escape.  
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Awesome Planet begins with a shot of Earth "under construction". Over the planet's first four billion years, it is hit by a meteor and turned volcanic, before cooling and being covered by mostly water. The film's narrator, Ty Burrell, then notes that Earth has an ideal location in relation to the sun, which makes it perfect for life. He also observes that the planet's distance from the sun gives it water, the moon controls the tides, and the early meteor strike puts the planet on a tilt.  
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Zooming in to Earth, the next scene in Awesome planet showcases the planet's many biomes. The first featured habitats are the Earth's coastal cities and underwater wildlife.  Here various images of fish, dolphins and whales are shown.
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Finally free of Kylo Ren, the R5 droid is finally able to lead the prisoners to an escape pod. Dropping out of the Star Destroyer, guests fly through space in the middle of the battle between the Resistance and First Order, before the safely land back on Batuu.
  
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Moving to the next biome, the subsequent scene showcases the planet's deserts, where both arid wildlife and human civilizations which survive in the heat are depicted. Next, the narration moves on to the planet's poles. Here, arctic animals are shown, as are the Northern Lights and the small human settlements found on the Earth's extreme edges.  
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==Fun Facts and Trivia==
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*When in the transport, guests can look out the rear window to see Poe Dameron's X-Wing following the ship. When he receives the mysterious signal he then flies over the transport.  
  
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After leaving the poles, the film moves on to Earth's grasslands. Here, not only are the various mammals of the biome shown, but also the farming that humans do to feed the planet's population. As with the grasslands, the beauty and nature of the planet's forests are also featured.
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*Some of the scenes in Rise of the Resistance were produced a the same time as the third Star Wars trilogy. One example is the scenes of Poe Dameron flying his X-Wing <ref> https://wdwnews.com/releases/star-wars-galaxys-edge-fun-facts/ </ref>.
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After recapping the beauty and diversity of the planet's biomes, the way that the different environments balance each other and keep the planet maintained is shown. At this point in the film, the effects of climate change on the planet's biomes is shown. As droughts, heating, glacier depletion, natural disasters, wildfires and rising ocean levels are shown, the narration gives the audience a call to action.
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Turning to a more optimistic tone, the narration then explains that while there are challenges, there is also hope. Never before have humans had the knowledge and tools needed to "turn things around". The film then implores guests to chose to make a difference, as scenic shots of the planet are shown. Concluding with another image of Earth from space, the narration notes that the planet is a miracle, and it is up to all of us to keep it that way.
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==Fun Facts and Trivia==
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* The score for Awesome Planet was composed by Academy Award winning composer Steven Price <ref> https://wdwnt.com/2020/01/photos-video-new-awesome-planet-film-debuts-in-the-land-pavilion-at-epcot/ </ref>
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==See The Film==
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To see Awesome Planet click play below
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{{#ev:youtube|uFHshcG1rMI|420}}
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*Imagineers created over 1,000 special effects for Rise of the Resistance <ref> https://attractionsmagazine.com/facts-about-star-wars-rise-of-the-resistance/ </ref>.
  
 
==References==
 
==References==

Revision as of 12:29, 22 March 2020

Rise of the Resistance
RisePoster.png
The Rise of the Resistance attraction poster
Disney's Hollywood Studios
Land Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Opening date December 5, 2019
Vehicle type Doom Buggies
Ride duration 18 minutes
Audio-Animatronics 65
FastPass + No (Boarding Pass)

Attraction History

Backstory

Like all events portrayed in Galaxy's Edge, Rise of the Resistance takes place between The Last Jedi and Rise of Skywalker. The following crawl was released in order to give context to Rise of the Resistance:

It is a dark time for the RESISTANCE.

Following the devastating Battle of
Crait, the freedom fighters have fled
with General Leia Organa to an
undisclosed location.

Meanwhile, hunted by the FIRST ORDER
and Supreme Leader Kylo Ren, a band
of Resistance supporters has established
a temporary outpost on the remote planet
of Batuu, thanks to scouting by
Resistance spy Vi Moradi.

Here on the Outer Rim, the Resistance
is rebuilding and searching for recruits
to join the cause and help save the
galaxy from tyranny…

Plot

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance begins when guests entering ancient ruins on the outskirts of the Black Spire Outpost. Here, they are recruited by the Resistance to help in the fight against the First Order. As guests enter into the caves that house the Resistance Control center, they are given a warning by BB-8 and a hologram of Rey. The First Order has a star destroyer in the area, and the new recruits are no longer safe. As a precaution, Rey has arranged for a transport to take the new recruits to safety on the planet Baccara.

Leaving the Resistance base, guests pass by Poe Dameron's X-wing fighter and board a transport piloted by Nien Numb. Although the transport is being escorted by Dameron and a fleet of X-wings, the transport and fleet are attacked by a First Order Star Destroyer. With Poe forced to retreat and get help, the transport is pulled inside the Star Destroyer hanger bay, which is guarded by a squadron of Storm Troopers.

The recruits are then brought to a cell, where Kylo Ren and Armitage Hux discuss their interrogation. Just as hope looks lost for the recruits, Finn, disguised as a stormtrooper, is able to lead a team to break the captured group out. In order to escape the Star Destroyer, the recruits board a hijacked First Order Fleet Transport, piloted by an R5 droid.

While trying to make their escape, the recruits are attacked by AT-ATs and stormtroopers. As Resistance fighters begin their assault on the Star Destroyer, Kylo Ren remains in pursuit of the escaped recruits, finally capturing them in a force hold. Just as it seems Ren will attack the captured recruits, a large explosion behind him, allows them to escape.

Finally free of Kylo Ren, the R5 droid is finally able to lead the prisoners to an escape pod. Dropping out of the Star Destroyer, guests fly through space in the middle of the battle between the Resistance and First Order, before the safely land back on Batuu.

Fun Facts and Trivia

  • When in the transport, guests can look out the rear window to see Poe Dameron's X-Wing following the ship. When he receives the mysterious signal he then flies over the transport.
  • Some of the scenes in Rise of the Resistance were produced a the same time as the third Star Wars trilogy. One example is the scenes of Poe Dameron flying his X-Wing [1].
  • Imagineers created over 1,000 special effects for Rise of the Resistance [2].

References

  1. ↑ https://wdwnews.com/releases/star-wars-galaxys-edge-fun-facts/
  2. ↑ https://attractionsmagazine.com/facts-about-star-wars-rise-of-the-resistance/
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