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This is a transcript of a video that explains how Disney's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is a response to Universal's Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and how both theme park lands capitalize on the demand for experiential entertainment. The video describes the design, technology, and business strategies behind the two lands, and focuses on the innovative ride Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, which combines multiple ride systems and immersive storytelling to create a unique and complex attraction. The video also recommends listening to the memoir of Disney's former CEO Bob Iger on Audible.
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1. Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is a dark ride that opened in 2010 at Universal Studios Islands of Adventure.
2. The ride combined tracks, robotic arms, screens, and film to create a highly immersive experience.
3. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter also featured authentic food, beverage, merchandise, and details from the books and movies.
4. The park increased its attendance by 66% in the year after opening the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
5. Disney had initially signed a letter of intent to build a Harry Potter theme park, but backed out due to concerns over Rowling's creative control and costs.
6. Disney later acquired Lucasfilm for 4 billion dollars and planned to use Star Wars in its parks and resorts.
7. Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge opened in 2019 as a highly themed and experiential land based on the Star Wars universe.
8. The land featured unique food, drinks, merchandise, characters, and terminology to immerse guests in the story.
9. Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance was a complex and innovative attraction that used multiple systems and technologies to create a unique experience for each guest.
10. The attraction was designed to capitalize on the demand for experiential entertainment and social media sharing.
11. Bob Iger was the CEO of Disney who oversaw the acquisition of Lucasfilm and the development of Galaxy's Edge.
12. He wrote a memoir called The Ride of a Lifetime that narrated his career and achievements at Disney.