New Star Tours??

Kadee

Kadee

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wdwmagic said:
As I've said before, why bother revamping an attraction that has a ride system that is light years behind Mission Space? I dont want to be shaken around in a box on legs, and watch a film, regardless of whether it's analog or digital. Star tours lack of popularity recently is far more involved than just having an old film. The motion base it uses was cutting edge 20 years ago, but not now. Mission Space has redefined motion simulators, and anything else is going to pale into a poor second place.

Now if Disney were to produce an all new Star Wars attraction, that's a whole different story. :)
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I have to disagree with you on one point. While I do agree that M:S is light-years ahead of the current Star Tours, that is not a legitimate reason to get rid of it. The beauty of WDW is that there is something for everyone, not just the thrill seakers. There is nothing wrong with the technology of the current Star Tours. Yes, it may be old, but it is still good for some people who can not handle something like M:S. If they got rid of everything that is "outdated," then things such as the Tea Cups, The Carolsel, TTA, and MANY other attractions at WDW would be history. Now, back to the problem of Star Tours; the film is very old and quite boring to people who have ridden it just two or three times. A new film would be great and rejuvenate the attraction. If they are going to create a whole new type of attraction, I agree with rotel1026; a Spiderman like ride would be wonderful and still along the same thrill level as the current Star Tours. (Spiderman is by far my favorite attraction at IOA/US) WDW still needs "tame" attractions so that EVERYONE can enjoy WDW.
 
Dayma

Dayma

Well-Known Member
Kadee said:
I have to disagree with you on one point. While I do agree that M:S is light-years ahead of the current Star Tours, that is not a legitimate reason to get rid of it. The beauty of WDW is that there is something for everyone, not just the thrill seakers. There is nothing wrong with the technology of the current Star Tours. Yes, it may be old, but it is still good for some people who can not handle something like M:S. If they got rid of everything that is "outdated," then things such as the Tea Cups, The Carolsel, TTA, and MANY other attractions at WDW would be history. Now, back to the problem of Star Tours; the film is very old and quite boring to people who have ridden it just two or three times. A new film would be great and rejuvenate the attraction. If they are going to create a whole new type of attraction, I agree with rotel1026; a Spiderman like ride would be wonderful and still along the same thrill level as the current Star Tours. (Spiderman is by far my favorite attraction at IOA/US) WDW still needs "tame" attractions so that EVERYONE can enjoy WDW.
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Very well said...

Newer isnt always better!
 
Disneyfan1981

Disneyfan1981

Active Member
I don't think Star Tours will be done in 3-D. There is already Muppets 3-D at the park and over in DL, Captain EO was in 3-D and done away with, I think Disney will have a "been there done that" to that kind of ride premise. I'd think it'd be more along the lines of a completely digital re-do, whether or not we get a new film...
 
diddy_mouse

diddy_mouse

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to me, if they decided to revamp the film, a new space battle would be ideal. something from the first trilogy or even something from the new trilogy. but please...for all that's good in the world...not a Podrace!!

i would love to see somthing from Jedi, you know with that *huge* space battle with Lando and everyone....good stuff

(i'm such a geek)
 
tazhughes

tazhughes

Member
Ideally I would like to see them add 2 more films and redo the original film in digital so that you could have a random trip every time, sort of like TOT is a random computer would select for you, I think this would make people want to ride this multiple times per visit. I know I would
 
Ashitaka

Ashitaka

Active Member
Disneyfan1981 said:
I don't think Star Tours will be done in 3-D. There is already Muppets 3-D at the park and over in DL, Captain EO was in 3-D and done away with, I think Disney will have a "been there done that" to that kind of ride premise. I'd think it'd be more along the lines of a completely digital re-do, whether or not we get a new film...
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Neither Muppets 3-D or Captain EO (or the numerous other 3-D attractions at WDW) are flight simulators. I'm suggesting that if there is talk of replacing the film in Star Tours with a new digital version, I'd think they would make it 3-D. That would play into Lucas' marketing the revamped 3-D versions of his movies.

It would basically make Star Tours a poor man's version of Universal's Spider-Man ride. No, not cutting edge technology by any means, but still a step-up from just keeping the same flight simulators with a different film.
 
NeedABreak

NeedABreak

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Leave Star Tours alone! Lately Mr. Lucas has done very little correctly. He released the original Return of the Jedi with Old man Anikin replace by young bratty Anikin in the final sceen on Endor. That Makes No Sense!

Frankly, I don't trust him with it at this point. Star Wars used to be a space opera, now it is compleatly marketed to children and has lost its old charm. I am only going to see Ep. III to see Anikin get beat down by Obi Wan.

The ride is still great, Pod raceing was the coolest part of Ep. I but I don't see how the story line for Star Tours is going to tie into it. Forced story lines don't end up to well as we all know (SGE same situation)

People want the change now but once its gone we will all be sitting here crying about how much we miss the Real Star Tours.
 
Shaman

Shaman

Well-Known Member
wdwmagic said:
As I've said before, why bother revamping an attraction that has a ride system that is light years behind Mission Space? I dont want to be shaken around in a box on legs, and watch a film, regardless of whether it's analog or digital. Star tours lack of popularity recently is far more involved than just having an old film. The motion base it uses was cutting edge 20 years ago, but not now. Mission Space has redefined motion simulators, and anything else is going to pale into a poor second place.

Now if Disney were to produce an all new Star Wars attraction, that's a whole different story. :)
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I hadn't thought of it that way before...a all new type of Star Wars attraction...that would be great...

Maybe something ala Spidy at IOA...only better?

Do they have the space though for something other than the simulators?
 
Bravesfn1

Bravesfn1

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New Star Tours?

I think a new Star Tours would be good. The current one has gotten so old, I usually only ride it once during a visit or skip it entirely. To me it is just boring after you have been on it a few times. I just hope the new one avoids any characters or storylines from Episodes 1 or 2. I can't stand either of those movies. Keep Jar Jar out of a new star tours please!
 
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DarkMeasures

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I certainly hope StarTours gets an update. For one thing, there is such low attendance now that the ride would probably be cheaper to be clsoed than be open.

But besides that, I think Lucas should create a new Star Tours and ignore everybody else but himself and create a truely spectacular attraction. Plus, it has been nearly 2 decades from when the ride originally opened. Since then, technology has made leaps and bounds. I can list technological improvements that may make this attraction more worthwhile to ride than Mission Space.

-High Definition Filming- Imagine being able to pick up the tiniest of detail to create an ultimate realism. Imagine no longer looking at a screen but outside of the craft.

-High Definition Digital Screen- The detail to an even further level.

-TFT 3D screens- This may be a stretch but for the past few years. There have been TFT screens on the market that showcase true 3D. And without glasses. There is a really small viewing angle but I think due to the pod's shape, the sceen could be done. Another hurtle would be making a screen that big. Disney has the electricity to do so but the biggest problem is if the film is in high-definition, the amount of data to be sent to the screen would be massive. Videocables over a gigabyte a second would be needed to be used. (this technology works by diverting photons into 2 general directions, to the left eye and right eye. It works pretty well too).

-Advanced Hydraulics- It wasn't until 1989 there was technology for smooth hydraulics for AAs and only one featured that technology at the time. (wicked witch on Great Movie Ride). The Original Star Tours was built before that. Now though, being nearly 20 years since. The technology has really advanced. Look how much smoother the EMVs, the new AAs(stitch, Yeti), and other hydraulic technology runs. It would help end motion sickness.

-Computer Animation- Besides creating really beautiful fantasy environments, the technology today allows for the movement of the pods and the digital world be absolutly flawless. That means no more motion sickness.

-Disneyland- Even though Star Tours replaced a ride, it would be pretty hard to replace Star Tours unless it is a new simulator. The space is relatively cramp and well, there isn't really another solution to the problem. That area is prime retail space in Tommorowland and having Star Tours closed could be a majot problem.

-Replacing- Like how the Stitch upgrades are being done, Star Tours technically never needs to close for the upgrade. Disneyland has 4 pods, I believe WDW has 6. 1 pod at a time could go under rehab while the rest run and once the upgrades get to the half-way point, the new pods could run with the old under rehab. But due to the amazingly low attendance, it would not really matter.
 
FigmentJedi

FigmentJedi

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It just occured to me, that since WDW has 6 pods, they could each have their own planet representing a planet from each movie. Here's what I figure:
Naboo for Episode One(Have it go through the planer core with the sea monsters)
Coruscant for Episode Two(The chase scene when Anakin and Obi Wan pursue Zam(the Changling assassin who gets assasinated herself)
Mustafar for Episode Three (The lava planet where the climactic duel takes place)
Tatooine for Episode Four(Maybe still have a pod race as well as attacks from Tusken Raiders and a Bantha stampede)
Hoth for Episode Five(Ice caves and Wampas. Yay)
Endor for Episode Six(the original ride film)
 
diddy_mouse

diddy_mouse

Well-Known Member
Tahu said:
It just occured to me, that since WDW has 6 pods, they could each have their own planet representing a planet from each movie. Here's what I figure:
Naboo for Episode One(Have it go through the planer core with the sea monsters)
Coruscant for Episode Two(The chase scene when Anakin and Obi Wan pursue Zam(the Changling assassin who gets assasinated herself)
Mustafar for Episode Three (The lava planet where the climactic duel takes place)
Tatooine for Episode Four(Maybe still have a pod race as well as attacks from Tusken Raiders and a Bantha stampede)
Hoth for Episode Five(Ice caves and Wampas. Yay)
Endor for Episode Six(the original ride film)
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to me....this idea might work... :D
 
marni1971

marni1971

Park History nut
Premium Member
The 6 pod/scenario idea is great (superb re-ride ability) but the queue area would need a massive configuration to handle guest requests for a specific one (and there is no room for the queue to split into 6 before the holding area. There again if WDI can afford to program 6 separate missions I`m sure the queue area could be rebuilt a bit.
 

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