Star Tours II in 3D for 2011 CONFIRMED

[Testtrack321]

The simulator was really launched with Star Tours and now I think the next generation of simulator experience will be in Star Tours II.

After all, the one thing that makes a true simulator not hold up after repeated viewings is how static the experience is. On a dark ride, you can always look around at the little details. A random simulator is the next step forward.

This will be huge, they're finally taking advantage of the flexibility of computers to make each adventure unique. Laugh Floor has evolved over the years, with new material. Imagine that on Star Tours, Midway Mania, etc.

 

[Mr.EPCOT]

I wonder what kind of timeframe within 2011 we're looking at. My guess would be that they'd want to have it open with Star Wars Weekends.

 

[_Scar]

I wonder what kind of timeframe within 2011 we're looking at. My guess would be that they'd want to have it open with Star Wars Weekends.

Ya, me too. I wonder why they wouldn't announce a Marvel attraction for DHS for a Marvel Weekend..... :shrug: In my world they would've :ROFLOL:

 

[juan]

It seems that the biggest thing is just preparing the film and upgrading the projectors. Implementation shouldn't take too much time. I find that the 2011 date is giving the project more time than it needs.

 

[janoimagine]

It seems that the biggest thing is just preparing the film and upgrading the projectors. Implementation shouldn't take too much time. I find that the 2011 date is giving the project more time than it needs.

Unless it's more than just the projection upgrades. :shrug:

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

I'm hoping it's that "One of many beginnings, Middles, and Ends" rumor. I hope PodRacing isn't the main attraction.

I do hope that art means the StarSpeeder 3000 is still in action-and getting awesome paint variants.

Yep...And if it MUST use ALL the movies, I hope it does so tastefully. Naboo has a VERY different feeling from Cloud City, or something.

I think it's a good sign that they're willing to show what is supposedly actual ride footage as part of an advertisement. That gives me hope that there is a whole heck of a lot more ride footage.

Indeed!

Maybe it will be 20 mins like they wanted back in the 80's...:lol:

This trip.

Awww...It's good that ST is getting this, but another ride makes it into the realm of nostalgia...

Nothing new for Epcot this time.

Only thing wrong with today, IMHO.

 

[SirGoofy]

Only thing wrong with today, IMHO.

Like I said, Epcot's the best park. It doesn't need anything.

 

[imagineer boy]

Yep...And if it MUST use ALL the movies, I hope it does so tastefully. Naboo has a VERY different feeling from Cloud City, or something.

Agreed! Like Servo said, I do hope Pod racing isn't the whole attraction (although its not looking like it) but I do agree that they should include as many elements that they can from all the movies. Complete with Akbar's warnings of traps.

 

[wolf359]

Like I said, Epcot's the best park. It doesn't need anything.

I agree it would be nice to see EPCOT get something cool announced, but on the other hand EPCOT has received so many more new attractions and upgrades in the past few years than either Magic Kingdom or Hollywood Studios, it's nice to see the other parks getting attention.

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

Like I said, Epcot's the best park. It doesn't need anything.

True. It's been updated...but look how cohesive FL is going to be. Wouldn't that be awesome in FW?

Agreed! Like Servo said, I do hope Pod racing isn't the whole attraction (although its not looking like it) but I do agree that they should include as many elements that they can from all the movies. Complete with Akbar's warnings of traps.

Indeed!

 

[ttalovebug]

I'm very excited about this "random" theory. How awesome would it be if there were many different films to experience? This has been such a long time coming that I think it's going to be done right.

 

[sponono88]

at the expo now

Was st2 also confirmed for dhs?

Jay announced the upgrade during the dl portion of the show. No mention of dhs

 

[SirGoofy]

at the expo now

Was st2 also confirmed for dhs?

Jay announced the upgrade during the dl portion of the show. No mention of dhs

Dunno. That's what I wanna know too.

 

[wdwmagic]

at the expo now

Was st2 also confirmed for dhs?

Jay announced the upgrade during the dl portion of the show. No mention of dhs

Yes DHS is also confirmed

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

Dunno. That's what I wanna know too.

The Twitter Page said for DHS, too....

 

[SirGoofy]

The Twitter Page said for DHS, too....

Ah, my hate for Twitter has me behind the pack!:lol:

I hope we get some preshow/queue/outside enhancements.

 

[EPCOT Explorer]

Ah, my hate for Twitter has me behind the pack!:lol:

I hope we get some preshow/queue/outside enhancements.

See?!


And yeah, I am thinking so..The prequels will be added in.

 

[sponono88]

Good to hear dhs is getting upgrades as well

Btw I don't think the video shown was on ride footage. it was presented as more of a trailer for the ride

 

[ILLmaticS0ldier]

This is what I've been waiting for forEEEEEEEEEEEEVER

WOOOOOOOOOOOOW ... I joined these forums back in '06 specifcally for this one ride. I haven't been on these forums in a while but I'm glad I'm back to hear this news its crazy its almost unbelievable....Disney does listen to its fans.:sohappy::slurp::wave::ROFLOL::king:

 

[NX2I85]

at the expo now

Was st2 also confirmed for dhs?

Jay announced the upgrade during the dl portion of the show. No mention of dhs

I was reading the whole thread with that tiny little detail in the back of my mind.

Yes DHS is also confirmed

Thanks for the answer!


FWIW, I heard from a source over on the DIS (not as up to speed on rumors as here, but passing it along nonetheless) that DHS would be a year or two behind DL getting ST2 because of hesitancy to chip in with costs of the update. Has anyone heard anything at all like this?