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The future of Star Tours, Star Wars Launch Bay and Star Wars shows at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Star Wars in the theme parks began with Star Tours - but what are the plans for the iconic ride once the all new Galaxy's Edge opens?

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[JohnD]

Interesting. Which may mean that ST stay themed to the PT or OT. While SW:GE is themed to the Sequel Trilogy.

 

[Epcot_Imagineer]

Interesting. Which may mean that ST stay themed to the PT or OT.

I'd like to think that would happen, but after how much Galaxy's Edge cost, I don't see WDI having the money laying around to reset the simulators to exclude the ST. Then again for all I know it could be a simple few lines of code to reset the scene selector for the simulators. At the same time, I could see the ST being kept to appease those waiting inline for Smuggler's or RotR.

 

[JohnD]

I'd like to think that would happen, but after how much Galaxy's Edge cost, I don't see WDI having the money laying around to reset the simulators to exclude the ST. Then again for all I know it could be a simple few lines of code to reset the scene selector for the simulators. At the same time, I could see the ST being kept to appease those waiting inline for Smuggler's or RotR.

When I went over MLK weekend, I rode it maybe four times. All four times were scenes from the PT and OT. But again, it could have been my luck with the randomization. I did find myself thinking, "If I get that Naboo underwater scene one more time. . .".

 

[wedenterprises]

I wonder how many people will ride Star Tours and leave thinking it was Star Wars land.

 

[WondersOfLife]

Well that's disappointing.

 

[BoarderPhreak]

I would imagine that for the foreseeable future they'll stay right where they are for capacity's sake. But I can see some of them quietly dropping off with the crowds or moved into SWGE to make room for new stuff.

HS - "The Star Wars Park." (HSTSWP)

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

All that stuff should go...starting with star tours.

It’s time

 

[ryguy]

An Inside Out simulator ride would be kinda fun.

 

[rle4lunch]

this saddens me. as much as ST was cool 15 years ago, it's pretty meh now.

 

[drod1985]

All that stuff should go...starting with star tours.

I'd much rather see Launch Bay go first. Star Tours will at least offset increased Star Wars fan attendance and continue offering a decent ride. Launch Bay is prime space that is currently underutilized and could be remade into another attraction.

 

[EPCOTCenterLover]

this saddens me. as much as ST was cool 15 years ago, it's pretty meh now.

Not if you're a kid riding it for the first time. It still has that wow factor.

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

this saddens me. as much as ST was cool 15 years ago, it's pretty meh now.

...it was meh in 1992...if were honest

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I'd much rather see Launch Bay go first. Star Tours will at least offset increased Star Wars fan attendance and continue offering a decent ride. Launch Bay is prime space that is currently underutilized and could be remade into another attraction.

Let’s face it: it’s unlikely either are going anywhere for a long time...

Not if you're a kid riding it for the first time. It still has that wow factor.

Kids might have higher standards than you think...

 

[Spash007]

Ugh, the over abundance of Star Wars kills the aesthetic of the park IMO. I understand them keeping these open to lessen the capacity issues at GE, but I really was hoping in the near future they would all go. IF I had to pick, the shows would go first since they can't be avoided if you're in the area, then Launch Bay to restore Animation Courtyard to you know, Animation.

 

[RSoxNo1]

I'm sick of @wdwmagic starting General Discussion threads in the News and Rumors forum. Someone should report this post.

 

[tissandtully]

Yo dawg, I heard you like Star Wars, so I put some Star Wars in your Star Wars. Did you know we own Star Wars??

 

[MisterPenguin]

Yo dawg, I heard you like Star Wars, so I put some Star Wars in your Star Wars. Did you know we own Star Wars??

ToT will now have Force ghosts.

 

[ObscurityPoint]

I say that when GE opens, to give the Studios somewhat of a break, they should start overhauling the Sunset Boulevard/Animation Courtyard area of the park. We already have the Lightning McQueen experience coming in, so it wouldn’t hurt to find a replacement for Launch Bay, possibly retheme RnR, and give the LONG needed, LONG wanted overhaul of Fantasmic!. Then, when all the focus is on GE and Epcot, they can wait a few years and turn the Star Tours Echo Lake area into an Indiana Jones land (especially if they do reboot the franchise within the next 4-5 years).

 

[Sirwalterraleigh]

I would imagine that for the foreseeable future they'll stay right where they are for capacity's sake. But I can see some of them quietly dropping off with the crowds or moved into SWGE to make room for new stuff.

HS - "The Star Wars Park." (HSTSWP)

I do agree...nothing would indicate to me that overall Philosophy at studios is gonna change from “limp along”....

On another note...
@mikejs78 ...what’s a matter, Boo Boo?
“You mad, bro?”