According to a Disney spokesperson quoted in the Orlando Sentinel, the update to the Star Tours ride either is or soon will be in production. The movie sequence will be replaced with one that has scenes from the most recent movies.
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Star Tours Update
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RogueHabit
Well-Known Member
I guess you're referring to this:
http://www.orlandosentinal.com/busi...nt28052802may28.story?coll=orl-home-headlines
It doesn't seem to actually quote a Disney Source on that piece of info, though a new film is well overdue.
http://www.orlandosentinal.com/busi...nt28052802may28.story?coll=orl-home-headlines
It doesn't seem to actually quote a Disney Source on that piece of info, though a new film is well overdue.
bvolguards
New Member
I agree that ride needs an update
MKCustodial
Well-Known Member
I remember people said the exact same thing when Ep. I came out... I suppose they may think about it when all the DVDs come out and stuff, with both trilogies. (What's that make, a sixlogy??
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all_good_chic
New Member
I can picture it now. Jar jar binks as the pilot..... just kill me now:brick:
WDWGuy
Active Member
Its really kind of funny...
On Memorial Day, (monday) I took a ride on Star Tours with my best friend and it actually was one of the best runs we have ever done on it. It was not because of the fantastic simulation technology, not because of the short film thats been in the ride since its conception, but because EVERYBODY in the pod was having a blast!...I have actually never heard a group get into this attraction like I heard on Monday!! Screaming, laughing, etc...and I still love seeing George Lucas at the very end of the film before the shield goes up...
The ride is tired..but still attracts the people...May the Force be With You...
WDWGuy
On Memorial Day, (monday) I took a ride on Star Tours with my best friend and it actually was one of the best runs we have ever done on it. It was not because of the fantastic simulation technology, not because of the short film thats been in the ride since its conception, but because EVERYBODY in the pod was having a blast!...I have actually never heard a group get into this attraction like I heard on Monday!! Screaming, laughing, etc...and I still love seeing George Lucas at the very end of the film before the shield goes up...
The ride is tired..but still attracts the people...May the Force be With You...
WDWGuy
bearboysnc
Well-Known Member
ya ya ya. They said that about Ep 2. I see Disney taking control of the attraction before they wait for Lucas to get off his @$$.
bearboysnc
Well-Known Member
Who says it has to have a Star Wars Theme?
Disney can change themes, as quickly as they change sponsors.
no2apprentice
Well-Known Member
True. But that would be a terrible gamble for Disney. Star Wars is so recognized, wether you're a die-hard fan or not: what theme could they replace it with that would have the name recognition? Power Rangers in Space?
Plus, if they change films, and enhance the simulators, cost would be a whole lot less than changing the theming for the entire interior and exterior.
On the other hand, some props might wind up for auction. Like the speeder bikes? Mmmmmmmm, have to dwell on changing the themes...:lol:
RogueHabit
Well-Known Member
It's not just the ride though, it's that entire area. They would have to change everything.
- Take down the AT-AT
- Lose the Barge and Snow Speeder
- Remove the Ework Village
- Gut out the entire set and rebuild
- Replace the shop, and redo the outside (which is only 2 1/2 years old anyway)
- Then they have to replace all of that with something new.
craziebabie1
New Member
It's aout time they a doing something new with Star Tours. It ws just a matter of time with the new movies. It's just so outdated now. Does anyone kow if they are going to do the same at the 1 at DL?
