Star Tours 3D - Hollywood Studios
The new ride, Star Tours 3D, replaces the old Star Tours ride that closed in September 2010.
Star Tours 3D boasts cutting edge cinematic three dimensional special effects and motion simulator-based technology, along with 52 different ride scenarios and storylines that are run at random, meaning you get a different experience each time you ride!
“Whether it’s a battle with Darth Vader and his legion of stormtroopers or a plea from Princess Leia to help her save the Rebellion, guests will find themselves in the middle of the action – literally – in the 3-D, multi-sensory attraction” said a Disney World spokesperson.
Star Tours 3D - Opening Ceremony Stage Show
The grand opening ceremony of Star Tours 3D took place on Friday afternoon which involved a Star Wars parade through the park and a live interactive stage show that saw the rebel alliance take over the Star Tours 3D ride to try and prevent it from opening.
Many names and faces made famous through the Star Wars films took to the stage, including the creator of Star Wars, George Lucas himself.
See videos of the opening ceremony and in-ride footage below!
Ride Specifications:
Attraction Experience Time:
Approximately 7 minutes (including boarding at Starspeeder gate).
Actual show is approximately 4.5 minutes.
Height Requirement:
40 inches (102 cm) or taller
Attraction Designers, Writers and Creators:
Walt Disney Imagineering, working with Lucasfilm Ltd. and Industrial Light & Magic.
Some famous Star Wars film characters guests can encounter
(depending on which storyline they experience):
R2-D2
C-3PO
Darth Vader
Boba Fett
Yoda
Sebulba
Admiral Ackbar
Chewbacca
Jar Jar Binks
Princess Leia
Some famous Star Wars film planets and destinations guests can encounter
(depending on which storyline they experience):
Kashyyyk
Hoth
Naboo
Coruscant
Tatooine
The Death Star (above the planet Geonosis)
Video of the Opening Ceremony of Star Tours 3D
My son would absolutely love this. We are trying to save for our dream holiday to Florida to see all the sights, it’s so hard though when you just don’t have much cash. We’re collecting airmiles too, do you think you’ll build a section on how do do Florida on a budget any time soon?
Im glad Disney have updated Star Tours. Looking forward to trying it next year along with the new rides in the Magic Kingdom.
I heard this ride was amazing . As a designer in the light industry, I look forward in seeing the Industrial Lighting & Magic.
I remember going on star tours when I was a kid years ago and loved it. I’m going again in October and can’t wait to see how this looks now.
Wow! This really does look amazing. Can’t wait to try it out myself. Thanks Paul for posting this up.