Here is the great Michael Giacchino on scoring and recording the music for Star Tours – The Adventures Continue queue. I don’t know if you caught it. But there were a couple scenes in there that are not in the final product. Starting at 0:45… Read More »Scoring Star Tours
Bob Iger, George Lucas, and Anthony Daniels enjoy a first ride on Star Tours after the dedication ceremony
When Star Wars Episode One was under production 14 years ago, word leaked out from George Lucas’ Industrial Light and Magic that they were working on a segment, based on the pod-racing segment, that they wanted to use to update Star Tours at Disneyland. At the time I remember thinking that, it was nice to know that someone remembered how Star Tours was designed to be easily updated with new destinations all the time. Alas, nothing happened at the attraction, but there was a new hope in the air.
I started to let myself dream about what an updated Star Tours would be like. It would have multiple destinations, new characters from the films, include some of the best sets from the movies, and utilize 3D technology. Star Tours – The Adventures Continue meets all my dreams and more.
Friday May 20th marks a big day in Disney themepark history. It’s the official opening for the first 3D motion simulator attraction. Star Tours – The Adventures Continues. A lot of big names are expected (Anthony Daniels, George Lucas, Bob Iger to name a few) and the legions of fans are many. To add an extra level of craziness to the big event, it’s the first day of Star Wars Weekends at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
They’ve added a queue to the Streets of New York (excuse me, America) that looks like it could stretch for hours. At least they’ve provided shade, fans, and a big screen TV for some entertainment value. The stand-by queue will probably be a little longer than expected because they’re also doing fast pass today.
Which leads me to a small bit of excitement. I have two Star Tours 2.0 Fast passes for the first person who finds me in Disney’s Hollywood Studios today.
In the meantime, check back throughout the day as I’ll be adding photos and more details of the event to this post.
The park has prepared for a 6 hour queue. However as of 12:15 the wait was only 100 minutes in standby. That will likely be a lot longer tomorrow since it’s a Saturday.
The had a big screen on a truck for overflow crowds at the grand opening ceremony.
More images from the grand opening below the jump:
Tonight is the Gala event for the opening of Star Tours – The Adventures Continue. This is the 3D version of the memorable motion simulator attraction based on the Star Wars franchise. As such is blends the two worlds of Disney and George Lucas, which… Read More »Star Tours – The Adventures Continues Gala Event
When I was a kid Imagineers were this pretty much unknown class of people who worked behind the scenes but never revealed how the magic was made. Well, they’re still not opening up their book of tricks, but they have come out from behind the… Read More »Imagineers talk details of “One Man’s Dream”
The first commercial for Star Tours – The Adventures Continue has been showing lately. The ride opens this Friday in Orlando and June 5th in Anaheim. Here is the Disney’s Hollywood Studios version: Are you excited now or what Previously: Star Tours Grand Opening to… Read More »Star Tours 2.0 Commercial
Yearning to play the D23 Scavenger Hunt game but didn’t want to plop down the $100+ registration fee per team? Not to worry. We’ve got an alternative! In fact, it’s coming to you as a grassroots push from three different Disney bloggers: myself, Shane Lindsay… Read More »Announcing Magic Pursuit – May 22nd – Compete for Free
With Cast Member previews of the updated Star Tours attraction underway tonight, details about the changes present in Star Tours – The Adventures Continue are beginning to leak out. There are other Disney fan sites who have an obsession with Star Tours 2.0 for those… Read More »Star Tours – The Adventures Continue Grand Opening to be Livestreamed
