Josh D’Amaro, President of Disney Parks and Experiences, gave a presentation at SXSW this weekend focusing on “The Art and Science of Disney Parks Storytelling.” What marked the presentation was a “real lightsaber” in his hand.
While D’Amaro held the hilt of his lightsaber onstage while no one had thought of the possibility that it might actually be a lightsaber, those thoughts changed when D’Amaro pressed the hilt button. A very realistic-looking blue ray that suddenly protrudes from the hilt astonished those who saw it.
“I have the coolest job in the world,” D’Amaro says, “I’m holding a real lightsaber.” he continued, swinging his lightsaber in the air. Of course, these images quickly spread on the Internet. You can see a few of them below.
https://twitter.com/Ivan_Costa/status/1634374575558385673
While D’Amaro explains that he is holding one of the lightsabers used in Disney’s ultra-expensive Galactic Starcruiser experience, a careful look at the videos reveals that this lightsaber is actually a tube sticking out of the hilt. Regardless, the result is truly fascinating…
Disney unveils their real lightsaber during a panel at #SXSW pic.twitter.com/q38ezFf2LN
— Geek Vibes Nation (@GeekVibesNation) March 12, 2023
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