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George Lucas Mentions Star Tours Overhaul!
- Thread starter CaptainMichael
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It was a great ride when it was opened, as has lived up for a while now, but with the closing of the saga near, I will accept this change with open arms. I will say this with a small amount of unsureadness, but I believe that I am the biggest Star Wars fan on the boards, if not in Florida. (For instance, I brought my lunch yesterday, that consisted of Star WArs Fritos, Star Wars fuirt snacks, Star Wars M&M, and I ate my apple sauce with a light up Jedi Lightsaber spoon, Along with my Mickey Mouse shaped PB&J. All enclosed in my orignal 1983 Return of the Jedi lunch box.) I know, people might argue with that, but anyways, I have ridden Star Tours hundreds of times, and still enjoy it very much. George Is an odd guy. I had always wanted to work for him at ILM, But after hearing stories of the work enviornment, I'm leaning more twoard Pixar or something along that line. But anyways, I will be there the first day it is reopened! You can count on me.
DMC-12 said:Also... here is a short list of other projects / attractions Skwalker Sound (George Lucas) has worked on (if anybody is intrested).
*will work there some day*
Thanks. I always thought Universe of Energy had an impressive audio system (particularly the low frequency weight) during the movie elements. Interesting Skywalker were involved.
General Grizz
New Member
Great news - - especially knowing that George Lucas is involved.
Perhaps the newer technology could be duplicated for a redone Body Wars :lookaroun
Perhaps the newer technology could be duplicated for a redone Body Wars :lookaroun
wannab@dis
Well-Known Member
General Grizz said:
I wouldn't get your hopes up that a new ride system will be used. I figure at most, new movie with updated sound and video technology. The same Body Wars attraction with hi-def and great sound would still be Body Wars. I don't think it's worth the trouble.
However, a new movie would probably be part of the ST rehab which would bring new life to the attraction. Sounds good to me. Since Lucas IS a slow mover, wonder what kind of timeline we're looking at?
Rosso11
Well-Known Member
This is quoted from theforce.net
"He (George Lucas) said there were plans to revamp Star Tours, and how those discussion started with Episode I. He said there were several great things planned, and some awesome ideas."
This sounds great except its all in past tense wich scares me a little. I hope those awesome ideas are actually gona happen.
"He (George Lucas) said there were plans to revamp Star Tours, and how those discussion started with Episode I. He said there were several great things planned, and some awesome ideas."
This sounds great except its all in past tense wich scares me a little. I hope those awesome ideas are actually gona happen.
General Grizz
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wdwmagic said:
I'm not a fan of the ride, either. But any way to save the Cranium Command is fine in my book.
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surfsupdon
Well-Known Member
That is good news.
But I always preferred Body Wars over this one.
But I always preferred Body Wars over this one.
disneyfamily
New Member
wdwmagic said:
I can remember standing in line an hour and a half for that ride. :brick:
TP2000
Well-Known Member
They could overlay a lot of the existing technology from Tokyo DisneySea's Stormchaser ride into the cabins currenly used at the Star Tours rides in both Disneyland and Disney World. Busting pipes, in-cabin sparks, falling panels, etc. would liven up the Star Tours trip, regardless of which new destination we may be going to.
DarkMeasures
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I still wouldn't expect anything to happen until next year. Iger needs to become CEO first.
I am also sure the ATAT has nothing to do with the possibility of a new ride. And am also pretty sure the the first Star Tours to recieve a rehab would be Disneyland.
But besides that, the new technology could be a really well done and welcome change. I mean it has almost been 20 years since the ride opened at Disneyland. Since then, technology has skyrocketed. I am also pretty sure a good amount of the motion sickness problems could be fixed. If the film uses CGI, then the camera could actually be set up to fit exactly with the movement of the pod. And besides that, the technology on mission space could help a bunch too. (like the constant cold air).
But I will definitly be happy if there is a re-do of the ride. (Star Tours is a ride that I am amazed that management has yet to decide to close. The WDW never seems to have a ride. I go during the week of christmas and there is still no line it seems).
I am also sure the ATAT has nothing to do with the possibility of a new ride. And am also pretty sure the the first Star Tours to recieve a rehab would be Disneyland.
But besides that, the new technology could be a really well done and welcome change. I mean it has almost been 20 years since the ride opened at Disneyland. Since then, technology has skyrocketed. I am also pretty sure a good amount of the motion sickness problems could be fixed. If the film uses CGI, then the camera could actually be set up to fit exactly with the movement of the pod. And besides that, the technology on mission space could help a bunch too. (like the constant cold air).
But I will definitly be happy if there is a re-do of the ride. (Star Tours is a ride that I am amazed that management has yet to decide to close. The WDW never seems to have a ride. I go during the week of christmas and there is still no line it seems).
t3techcom18
Well-Known Member
This is a really good idea!!! I think they should put in several key fight sequences that you can be right there in the action! Several examples:
- Like someone else said here, the planet of Corusant.
- The planet of Kashyyk, the home planet of Chewbacca, in which there is a huge battle there in Episode III.
- The planet of Naboo in the fight where little Anakin is in in Episode I.
- The opening sequence of Episode III has a giant battleship battle over a planet, and the whole sequence is rumored to be about 10 minutes or longer, which provides more and more footage for you to use.
Then, there's the rest in the other movies...the visions are pointless, and personally, even though it is a good idea about the pod race, I don't think it would do good, as that has lost popularity, even with me and other people. But head honcho Lucas knows what he's doing...he come'll up with something good. :animwink:
- Like someone else said here, the planet of Corusant.
- The planet of Kashyyk, the home planet of Chewbacca, in which there is a huge battle there in Episode III.
- The planet of Naboo in the fight where little Anakin is in in Episode I.
- The opening sequence of Episode III has a giant battleship battle over a planet, and the whole sequence is rumored to be about 10 minutes or longer, which provides more and more footage for you to use.
Then, there's the rest in the other movies...the visions are pointless, and personally, even though it is a good idea about the pod race, I don't think it would do good, as that has lost popularity, even with me and other people. But head honcho Lucas knows what he's doing...he come'll up with something good. :animwink:
diddy_mouse
Well-Known Member
this is definietly interesting...
as i read this post, munching on Star Wars Dark side M&M's, i feel that the ride is in definite need of an overhaul. granted, i still ride it everytime i'm down there
but there seem to be quite a few possibilities for a new ride film as well as better simulator technology. i've got a soft spot for simulators (Back to the Future is my favorite of the genre)
here's to a possible rehab!
as i read this post, munching on Star Wars Dark side M&M's, i feel that the ride is in definite need of an overhaul. granted, i still ride it everytime i'm down there
but there seem to be quite a few possibilities for a new ride film as well as better simulator technology. i've got a soft spot for simulators (Back to the Future is my favorite of the genre)here's to a possible rehab!