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Is Disney’s Star Tours Scary?  Assessing the Scare Factor

If you love Disney World, and you love Star Wars, then you may be wondering to yourself the following: Is Disney’s Star Tours scary?  Well, we’re going to answer that question today, as we break down this ride’s speed, intensity, loud noises, and whether it has any drops.

How Scary is Disney’s Star Tours?

Theming – Scary Level Zero: Star Tours features outstanding theming and details that are impressive as soon as you approach the ride. The inside queue area is filled with elements that will delight any Star Wars fan.  Story – Scary Level Zero to One: As with many of the “dark” (inside) attractions at Walt Disney World, this is more than just a simple ride. There is a creative storyline that immerses the guest in the action. What makes the story for this ride particularly unique is that it changes every time you ride it. 

There are over 60 possible storylines that could happen on the ride, and they change randomly thought the day. The story (any version) emphasizes adventure more than any scary element, although the action becomes exciting when your tour vehicle is chased by either Darth Vader, or members of the First Order. There are thrills and narrowly missed disasters, but nothing that is too scary. Smaller children might find some of it a little bit scary. Ride Speed – Scary Level Zero: Since this is a motion simulator ride, it’s not really moving very fast. The 3D scenes on the video screen, along with the ride movement can make it feel like fast movement. Drops and Intensity – Scary Level One: There are a few drops during this ride, as well as some bumps, tilting, and jolts. The movements combined with the 3D video create a believable illusion of being on a pretty intense ride. In actuality, the movement isn’t as dramatic as it feels. Age Appropriate – Star Tours is appropriate for any age, as long as they meet the height requirement of 40 inches tall. The Walt Disney World website rates it as being appropriate for kids, tweens, teens, and adults. 

Still unsure if Star Tours is something you want to ride? Here are more details about this fun attraction.

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Disney’s Star Tours Theming and Premise

Although this is an older and smaller ride than the newer Star Wars attractions in the “Galaxy’s Edge” section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios, this ride is still fun for any Star Wars fan. In the outside queue area, the landscape is meant to resemble the planet Endor, with huge towering trees and an impressive “life-sized” abandoned AT-AT Walker vehicle. Once inside the building, guests become space tourists, getting ready to board a flight inside this spaceport (like an airport, but for space travel!). There are arrival and departure signs similar to what you might see in any modern airport. There are also travel posters advertising vacations to exotic planets.

There are several animatronic characters in this area, including C-3PO and R2-D2. As you wind your way through the line, you’ll encounter droids who are scanning the luggage of travelers. Take a peek at the scanners to see some of the funny items that show up in the luggage, and listen to the droids joking with one another. As you move past this processing area, you’ll be given your “flight glasses”. These are the 3D glasses you’ll need to see the action on the screen during the ride. Next, passengers will be directed by a Star Tours Crew member to a waiting area for pre-flight instructions.  In this area, you’ll watch a video screen where C-3PO, who was doing maintenance on the vehicle, has become accidentally trapped in the cockpit.  As C-3PO tries to explain his predicament, the screen switches to safety instructions for all passengers (seat belt instructions, etc.) After the safety instruction, you are okay to board the StarSpeeder 1000 for your voyage! The StarSpeeder is similar to a small theater room, seating about 40 people. The doors to the vehicle will shut, and the room is somewhat dark so you will have a good view of the screen. At the front of the “vehicle”, you’ll see C-3PO having a conversation with R2-D2 about how he’s not supposed to be in the cockpit. The StarSpeeder takes off as scheduled, with C-3PO along for the ride. At this point, your adventure begins! The StarSpeeder begins to take off, with C-3PO still protesting that there’s been a mistake and he’s not really the captain. Just before the vehicle is about to leave the spaceport, either Darth Vader, Stormtroopers, or Kylo Ren will arrive, announcing that they are there to apprehend a known rebel spy that is on board the craft. 

They even have a photo of the spy – which then shows on a small screen like a “wanted” notice. Who is the spy? It could be anyone on the ride! Just before boarding the ride, a photo will secretly be taken of one random passenger, and at this point in the story, their photo will be shown on the screen as the rebel spy. The “spy” doesn’t have any active role to play, but it’s fun to see who in the crowd gets chosen.

The StarSpeeder then flies off at a high rate of speed, trying to evade the Imperial forces and protect the spy. From here on, the details of the story have many variations. In fact, there are 66 possible versions of the storyline that could occur, and they don’t repeat themselves throughout the day.  

You could ride Star Tours several times a day and the experience will be different each time. The story variations all involve traveling to different planets, encountering different characters from the Star Wars saga, and of course, there will be a crash landing, an ambush, or some other element of danger no matter what planet the StarSpeeder visits. After escaping some catastrophe, your craft will then receive a holographic transmission from one of several famous Star Wars characters. These characters are portrayed by the actors from Star Wars movies. A fan favorite is the transmission from Princess Leia Organa, which was created from unused archival film footage of Carrie Fisher. The hologram message will confirm that there is indeed a spy onboard, and transmits coordinates to transport the spy to where they are needed. Then, your StarSpeeder is off for the last part of this adventure. Your craft will travel to one of five possible destinations, engaging in a battle to safely deliver the spy to the Rebel forces. After safely completing the mission, your StarSpeeder returns to the Star Tours spaceport, where C-3PO thanks you for choosing Star Tours for your travel needs.

You’ll exit the ride through the “Tatooine Traders” gift shop, where a large variety of Star Wars merchandise is available. 

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Disney’s Star Tours Ride Speed

Star Tours doesn’t actually move at a fast speed, although the 3D video technology gives an impressive illusion of flying through space. The speed is not constant, and there are several moments where the ride will jump into hyperspace, then seem to slow down or momentarily stop, according to the storyline. 

The 3D imagery is effective, but it has been known to make some people feel a little bit dizzy or even nauseous. If you feel dizzy, momentarily shutting your eyes or looking away from the screen usually helps. 

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Disney’s Star Tours Drops and Intensity

While the individual seats on Star Tours don’t move, the entire room does tilt, shake, jostle, and move about. The ride is actually supported on six huge pistons that are distributed at different points in the room. Depending on the story you’re experiencing, there are a couple of moments where the spacecraft seems to drop, but it’s a relatively small drop. 

While the craft is fleeing the Imperial forces or engaging in a battle, the craft will tilt from side to side and shake quite a bit.  Coupled with the 3D video, this experience can be moderately intense. Passengers seated in the back row will feel the motion more pronounced than those sitting in the middle of the room. If you are concerned that the movement will be too intense for you, ask a cast member if you can be seated in the middle part of the ride. 

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Star Tours is an exciting 3D adventure ride that is a favorite of Star Wars fans. But you may still be leery and wondering the same question we started with: is Disney’s Star Tours scary?  

Well, the premise of the ride certainly isn’t scary; it’s the physical experience that can be a little unsettling. The motion from this ride, enhanced by the 3D video technology, can be uncomfortable if you’re prone to motion sickness. Younger children might be a little bit scared of Darth Vader or the Stormtroopers, or during some of the battle scenes, as well. 

The action moves quickly, so the “scary” parts of the story are quickly overtaken by excitement and the surprise of encountering favorite characters. Since there are so many possible story variations, Star Tours is a thrilling new experience each time you ride it. If 3D movies give you a headache, you might want to reconsider riding Star Tours. Taking motion sickness medication ahead of time is helpful, and there are many brands available that have no drowsy side effects. Guests have to be 40 inches tall to ride this ride. Any guests who are using an ECV (electric convenience vehicle) will need to transfer to a wheelchair in the queue area, then be able to transfer to the ride seat. The Walt Disney World website cautions that guests who ride Star Tours should be free from high blood pressure, and heart, back, or neck problems. Expectant mothers should not ride Star Tours.

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How Scary Is Star Tours At Disney World?

Disney World not only offers guests a whole new world but also sends them off to explore a whole new universe.

Themed attractions like Star Tours – The Adventures Continue , based on the Star Wars franchise, throw parkgoers into hyperspace on an intense interstellar crusade.

Disney World’s Star Tours ride is not meant to be scary. However, small children or riders with motion sensitivity might find it moderately unsettling. The attraction’s quick tilts, jolts, and drops could cause queasiness, and confrontations between the audience and Star Wars antagonists may be startling for some guests.

This article explains where Star Tours is located in Disney World, what to expect from the experience, and who can board the ride. 

Elements that may make the ride frightening for certain guests will also be highlighted along the way.

• Where Is Star Tours Located at Disney World?

Star Tours – The Adventures Continue can be found at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in the Echo Lake area.

This intergalactic 3D space odyssey is a separate attraction from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge , located past the Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular , in between the Backlot Express and Grand Avenue.

For a virtual map of Hollywood Studios, including turn-by-turn directions, parkgoers should download the My Disney Experience app . 

• What Is the Theme of Disney’s Star Tours?

Star Tours – The Adventures Continue is a 3D flight simulator centered around key characters and epic moments from Star Wars films and television franchises, including the most recent movie, The Last Jedi . 

While the cosmic theme calls for dark settings, flashing lights, and brief battles, the experience is designed to be more exciting than frightening.

Disney’s Imagineers carefully crafted the ride to present scenes based on various Star Wars installments.

What makes this layout unique is its constant evolution – as new Star Wars shows and movies are released, Imagineers add more scenes.

With over 60 interchangeable storylines, the attraction differs each time it’s ridden.

Each storyline sends riders on an exciting expedition, allowing them to experience a new adventure every time they visit. 

What to Expect When Riding Star Tours at Disney World

Even though Star Tours isn’t purposefully designed to be frightening, some elements of the attraction could startle certain riders.

The ride follows C-3PO as he is accidentally trapped in a Starspeeder’s cockpit while doing maintenance. 

Riders witness this mishap just before they receive their pre-flight instructions and are ushered into the flight simulator.

Before takeoff, guests are met by villains like Darth Vader, Stormtroopers, or Kylo Ren, who intend to abduct a rebel spy aboard the Starspeeder.

The rebel’s photo is revealed to riders as someone in the audience.

To protect the spy, the Starspeeder jets off, and the random sequencing begins.

Because C-3PO is the makeshift pilot, the ride is especially bumpy. 

However, the movement of the simulator, along with the 3D effects, accounts for all the motion that parkgoers experience throughout the ride.

• How Intense Are Star Tours’ Ride Elements?

Since Star Tours operates on motion simulation and is not a roller coaster, its speed is moderate.

The ride does have some small drops, but they are short-lived and not intense.

Even though speed is unlikely to be an issue on Star Tours, some riders may feel nauseous as the simulator tilts, shakes, and jolts in time with cues from the 3D clips.

Younger riders may also feel uneasy during the ride, especially if they are afraid of the dark or any of the Star Wars antagonists.

Thankfully, any intense moments of the ride are quickly followed by uplifting feats.

The visuals also play a significant role in the intensity of the ride’s motion.

For temporary relief, riders can close their eyes during unsettling sequences.

• Who Can Ride Star Tours at Disney World?

According to Disney, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue is intended for kids, tweens, teens, and adults.

All riders must be at least 40” (102 cm) tall to board the spacecraft, and children under seven (7) must be supervised at all times and accompanied by someone at least 14 years old.

Due to turbulence, sharp turns, and unexpected drops, guests should be in good health before riding.

Visitors with high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems, and motion sickness are advised against riding, as are pregnant parkgoers.

• What Is Seating Like on Disney’s Star Tours?

The flight simulator for Star Tours is a dark theater room with padded seats that can hold up to 40 guests.

Each row can accommodate 8-10 visitors, secured in their seats by a lap belt.

The ride tends to be the most intense in the back; therefore, anxious guests should sit closer to the front or in the middle.

• When Can You Ride Star Tours at Disney World?

Star Tours generally operates during regular theme park hours at Hollywood Studios, but guests can find the ride schedule on Disney World’s official website or the My Disney app.

Visitors staying at a Disney Resort hotel can access Star Tours earlier by taking advantage of Early Theme Park Entry , which allows them to enter the park before the gates open to the general public.

Star Tours is also a participating ride in Disney’s Genie+ Service , offering Lightning Lane access and a shorter wait time.

Guests can check wait times and access virtual queues (if available) through the My Disney Experience app.

Star Tours – The Adventures Continue is a moderately thrilling ride that the whole family will enjoy.

However, younger guests or riders with motion sensitivity might find some ride elements uncomfortable or startling. 

Guests uneasy about darkness, turbulence, or battles between infamous Star Wars antagonists might want to sit this one out.

Otherwise, this ever-changing and constantly improving attraction is perfect for Star Wars fans tall enough to ride.

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Disneyland’s Star Tours: The Adventures Continue has proved to be one of the theme park’s most versatile attractions.

Though perhaps no longer the groundbreaking technological marvel that it was when it debuted in 1987, the flight simulator ride has shifted with the franchise, withstanding cultural trends and aligning with whichever version of “Star Wars” is popular at the moment — or in need of a marketing boost.

The latest update to Star Tours brings the ride into the Disney+ era, with nods to series such as “The Mandalorian,” “Ahsoka” and “Andor.” More noteworthy, at least for Disneyland guests, is that the centerpiece of the latest upgrades is a scene that provides a slight tonal shift for the attraction, one focused, albeit briefly, on slowing down and giving so-called starspeeder riders a look at one of “Star Wars’” more majestic creatures. Star Tours will now rocket guests straight to a moment that boasts a close-up with the purrgil, essentially large, mysterious space whales that move with a galactic grace.

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For the 3-D attraction, it’s a moment that provides a breather. The motion simulator lingers for a few seconds, and our makeshift animatronic captain, the golden droid C-3PO, turns to face riders. C-3PO shifts into tour guide mode, appearing in awe of the purrgil and commenting on how serene the animals are.

“This will be different from other sequences, to have a moment,” said Tom Fitzgerald, a senior creative executive with Walt Disney Imagineering, the company’s secretive arm devoted to theme park attractions, when asked about taking a patient approach to the scene. “You don’t get many moments. It’s so compact. But it’s a moment to let people look at the beauty of this, and the 3-D gives you the scale of those creatures.”

The additions to Star Tours are arguably the centerpiece of Disneyland’s all-things- “Star Wars” promotion Season of the Force , which debuted this past weekend and runs through June 2. The “Star Wars” festival also sees new droids making their way to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge through the duration of the event, as well as the return of Space Mountain overlay Hyperspace Mountain and a new free scavenger hunt that aims to get players to pay close attention to the minute details of Galaxy’s Edge.

Fitzgerald has been with Star Tours since the ride’s beginning, and oversaw the latest Star Tours additions, which further deviate the attraction from any strict “Star Wars” timeline and instead focus it on being a sort of “greatest hits” for the brand. The purrgil scene also features Rosario Dawson’s Ahsoka Tano and the character’s svelte, fast-rotating starship above the planet of Seatos. Tano’s ship inspired Imagineers to see if they could add some new tricks to the attraction, mainly in the way the simulator can move. When Tano’s vessel twists and spins, for instance, the starspeeder attempts to mimic it, endeavoring to create the feeling of a 360-barrel roll. At other times, the starspeeder glides among the purrgil.

Key to Star Tours’ longevity, and what makes it the rare motion simulator that doesn’t feel rooted in the 1980s, is its ability to create new sensations via its movements. The ride now has more than 250 storyline variations, and when adding to the attraction, Imagineers are looking for ways to heighten the contrast among its various scenes, both tonally and in its maneuvers. Though Star Tours is typically randomized — for the foreseeable future, and definitely throughout Disneyland’s spring Season of the Force promotion — all riders are guaranteed to visit the new location and receive an early-flight transmission from one of the recently added characters.

“How do we make each of the places we go have a different color palette?” says Fitzgerald, who then recalls different “Star Wars” planets that can be featured in the attraction’s random programming. “Mustafar is all lava. Kashyyyk is all green jungle. So they feel very different when you get the combos. And then motion-based. Could we do a barrel roll? That’s the fun of doing it, and programming it and trying it. And we needed something else. What have we not done? So with the purrgils, what if we do skiing through the tentacles? We had never done that. So those are the two big motion changes.”

The attraction is also livened up by appearances from Dawson’s Tano, Diego Luna’s Cassian Andor and a masked Din Djarin from “The Mandalorian.” While the latter is played and portrayed by Pedro Pascal on the Disney+ series, many have noted that the Djarin on “Star Tours” features a slightly different vocal cadence than Pascal, and an Imagineering spokesperson says the company is not revealing its voice actors for the attraction. Nevertheless, “The Mandalorian” moment features some comic relief — and clever 3-D usage — courtesy of Grogu, colloquially refered to as “baby Yoda,” and his penchant to use Force powers to toy with and eat frogs.

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The three appear as transmissions that help define the suddenly urgent narrative of Star Tours. “Each one is different,” Fitzgerald says. “Mando and Grogu we played for comedy. And Andor is mysterious. You don’t see his face. You see this thing coming toward you. Is that a friend or foe? And then he pulls his hood and the music changes.” Tano, meanwhile, arrives like an old friend who knows C-3PO and fellow droid R2D2. Riders are advised to pay close attention to the opening cinematic in a ship’s hangar, as there is a new randomized opening that features Tano in a lightsaber battle with Stormtroopers.

As for why the new additions perhaps lean a bit more heavily on “Ahsoka,” as it is that series that features the planet of Seatos and the purrgil, Fitzgerald had a simple answer: Yes, it’s the space whales.

With access to early scripts from Lucasfilm, Fitzgerald says he singled out the purrgil scenes. “Reading about that, not knowing what they looked like initially, I was going, that’s going to be really cool.” And, at least for a few seconds, relatively calming.

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Complete Guide to Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at Hollywood Studios

May the force be with you on this thrilling 3D space flight to legendary destinations from the  Star Wars  saga.

You’ll take to the stars with C-3PO and R2-D2. But watch out for some familiar, less-than-friendly faces like Kylo Ren or Darth Vader!

In 2024, more stories and characters will be added to Star Tours at Hollywood Studios. Further details haven’t been announced just yet, but we will let you know about the changes as soon as we learn more.

Blast off with our complete guide to Star Tours – The Adventures Continue!

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New Adventures Coming April 5, 2024

As announced at 2023 Destination D23, beginning April 5, Star Tours will include new locations and adventures from Ahsoka , Andor , and The Mandalorian .

Once added, the ride will have over 250 different adventure combinations for guest to experience.

Star Tours – The Adventures Continue Quick Facts

• Location:   Echo Lake , Hollywood Studios
• Height req : 40 inches
• Suitable for: Anybody 40″ or taller who can handle simulators and some rough movement.
• Attraction length: About 7 minutes
• Do we recommend? Yes, especially for Star Wars fans
• When to visit: 2nd hour
• Scheduled Refurbishments
• Tip(s): The exit area is a great Star Wars gift shop that has areas to build LEGO Star Wars characters and affordable light sabers. If this store seems too busy, you may have better luck at Once Upon a Toy store in Disney Springs where you can get the same items.
• Description: 3D flight simulator that takes guests through one of dozens of different Star Wars experiences including new characters and adventures from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker as well as Star Wars: The Last Jed i and Batuu, the home planet of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.

Star Tours – The Adventures Continue is located in Echo Lake near Backlot Express, a Quick Service restaurant.

Here is the location on the map:

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How to Ride Star Tours – The Adventures Continue

Star Tours – The Adventures Continue has a Standby Line and a Lightning Lane. There is no  Single Rider Line .

Do I need to use Genie+ at Star Tours – The Adventures Continue?

Genie+ is available at Star Tours – The Adventures Continue however this wouldn’t be an early priority ride to grab those Genie+ reservations because availability rarely runs out.

This ride is also available for Early Entry to those who qualify.

Be sure to check out our  touring strategies for Hollywood Studios for more Genie+ advice.

Rider Switch/Child Swap

Since you must be 40″ to ride Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, this attraction does offer Rider Switch.

Rider Switch is Disney’s system that allows guests with small children to take turns riding bigger rides, while another person/people wait with the little one.

You can  learn more about Rider Switch  via our handy guide.

What to Expect when you Ride

The queue at Star Tours – The Adventures Continue is designed to resemble a spaceport terminal.

You’ll see posters advertising voyages to different planets with Star Tours and a large LCD screen informing riders of flight statuses and planetary weather forecasts.

You’ll also see some of your favorite characters like C-3PO and R2-D2, as well as Captain Rex from the original attraction. He occasionally has a power surge and delivers a line from the first Star Tours ride.

Two G2 droids process passengers’ “luggage” on a scanning system that reveals the contents to you as you wait in the queue.

You’ll then retrieve your 3-D “flight glasses” before you are directed by a flight agent to a gate where you’ll wait to board.

While you wait, you’ll be entertained by a pre-show on the screen above you. C-3PO has been assigned to maintenance on the StarSpeeder 1000 that you’re about to board and he gets trapped in the cockpit after the ship’s captain leaves!

Make sure you then pay attention to the safety instructions before you board.

Play Disney Parks  is available for Star Tours – The Adventures Continue. This free mobile app is only available for select attractions and allows guests to pass the time as they play games, trivia, and earn achievements along the way.

Ride Vehicles

The ride vehicles at Star Tours – The Adventures Continue are large 3D flight simulators.

When the door to your flight simulator opens, make your way inside to the last available seat. There are four rows in the simulator and each row contains 10 individual seats with armrests and a place to store your personal items below.

Make sure you buckle up, it’s going to be a bumpy ride!

Accessibility Information

Guests who wish to ride Star Tours – The Adventures Continue must transfer from their ECV to a wheelchair and then to the ride vehicle.

Keep in mind, Disney has issued a warning that those who ride Star Tours – The Adventures Continue should be in good health and free from high blood pressure, heart, back, or neck problems. Expectant mothers should not ride.

Video and handheld captioning are available and those under 40″ are not allowed to ride.

Motion Sickness

Since Star Tours – The Adventures Continue is a 3D flight simulator, this ride is highly turbulent and includes sharp turns and sudden bumps which can aggravate motion sickness.

If you experience motion sickness in general, check out our  guide on motion sickness  for any Disney World attraction.

On the Ride

If you prefer to experience Star Tours – The Adventures Continue without spoilers, make sure you skip over this section!

Board your Starspeeder 1000 and prepare for takeoff! While you’re supposed to be heading off on a relaxing tour (hence Star Tours), a series of mishaps ends up launching you early, forcing C-3PO to take control.

But as soon as it appears that your trip is back on track, your ship is intercepted by Imperial — or First Order — forces searching for a Rebel spy. This spy is chosen from one of the guests on your ride vehicle— it could even be you!

To avoid capture and not give up your rebel passenger, you’ll be taken on the ride of a lifetime to the farthest reaches of the galaxy.

Since the attraction features several different segments that are selected randomly, your ride will be different each time! You may end up facing off with First Order villain Kylo Ren, bounty hunter Boba Fett, Princess Leia, or Jedi Master Yoda.

Just a few of the scenes you may encounter is a narrow escape from a battle on the planet Crait, following Scout Troopers as they chase after Chewbacca and a Wookiee warrior on Kashyyk, or discovering the still-to-be-finished Death Star.

With so many story twists, you never know where you’ll go or who you may encounter on your Star Tour! 

May the Force be with you as you and your fellow passengers attempt to elude capture and make it back to the base on Star Tours – The Adventures Continue.

Is Star Tours – The Adventures Continue Kid-Friendly?

The height requirement for Star Tours – The Adventures Continue is 40″ and there can be some dark moments during the action so this ride is more for older kids, tweens, teens, and adults.

We have a list of things that may scare little ones at Disney World that you can check out, if you’d like.

Strollers are not allowed in most queues or theaters at Walt Disney World.

You’ll need to leave your stroller in the designated stroller parking area near the entrance to the queue at Star Tours – The Adventures Continue.

In 1986 Disney and George Lucas, the creator of  Star Wars , partnered on the Captain EO attraction, a 3-D musical film starring Michael Jackson at Disneyland. Since the partnership was so successful Disney then approached Lucas with the idea for Star Tours.

The original Star Tours ride opened on January 9, 1987 in California’s Disneyland. Two years later, Star Tours opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, then known as Disney’s MGM Studios.

Set in the  Star Wars  universe, the motion simulator attraction sent guests on a tour to Endor, where they got caught in an altercation between the New Republic and an Imperial Remnant. The attraction featured Captain “Rex” RX-24 along with series regulars R2-D2 and C-3PO.

In 1998, Disney began planning to upgrade Star Tours as part of the release of the upcoming 1999 film  Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace , the first film of the new prequel trilogy.

This version would be in 3D and feature new flights. However, since more films for the franchise were in pre-production, officials chose to wait until 2003 when production began on  Revenge of the Sith  before remodeling Star Tours.

In April 2005, at  Star Wars  Celebration III, creator George Lucas confirmed that a revamp of Star Tours was in production. Then at the 2009 D23 Expo it was announced that Star Tours at Disneyland and Hollywood Studios would close in October 2010 for renovations.

The rides would reopen in May and June 2011 as Star Tours – The Adventures Continue.

On August 14, 2010, Hollywood Studios hosted the “Last Tour To Endor” event for Celebration V attendees. This extravaganza included an appearance by George Lucas, character appearances, Jedi Training Academy, Death Star Disco,  Raiders Of The Lost Jedi Temple of Doom: A Fan Film of Epic Proportions  live show, Hyperspace Hoopla, and  Symphony in the Stars  fireworks.

It also included the Star Tours shutdown ceremony which was a live show with C-3PO, R2-D2, Boba Fett, Darth Vader, as well as a few Stormtroopers, culminating in the official power-down of Star Tours.

The ride remained open until September 7, 2010, when the attraction held its “Final Flight to Endor” for D23 members.

In Orlando, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue began soft openings on May 14, 2011, with the official opening held at midnight on May 20, 2011.

Since its opening, the planet Jakku from  The Force Awakens  has been added to the attraction as well as the planet Crait from  The Last Jedi  and Batuu, from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Finally, the ocean moon Kef Bir from  The Rise of Skywalker  was added on December 20, 2019, the film’s release date.

In 2023, Disney announced at Destination D23 that Ahoska would be added to Star Tours in spring 2024 .

Other Fun Details

• Star Tours – The Adventures Continue is inspired by all nine films of the Star Wars Skywalker saga: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, Episode II – Attack of the Clones, Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, Episode IV – A New Hope, Episode V – The Empire Strikes Back, Empire VI – Return of the Jedi, Episode VII – The Force Awakens, Episode VIII – The Last Jedi, and Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker .
• There are Star Tours attractions at four different Disney Parks around the world: Disney World’s Hollywood Studios, Disneyland Paris, Tokyo Disneyland, and Disneyland in California.

• The exteriors of all four Star Tours attractions are different in their respective parks. The attraction in Florida is inspired by an Ewok village on the forest moon of Endor.
• Listen closely just before boarding your spaceship. You may hear a reference to THX1138. THX1138 was in all of the Star Wars movies because it was the name of George Lucas’ first movie, so he included it in all of the Star Wars films as a nod to his origin.
• Other boarding call announcements in the first area of the indoor wait queue gives names that are actually anagrams for people like  Star Wars  creator George Lucas (“Egroeg Sacul”) and Tom Morrow (“Mot Worrom”). When you reach the baggage check area, many different Disney attractions and franchises like Haunted Mansion ,  Toy Story, Aladdin, WALL-E, The Incredibles , and  Captain EO get cameos as G2-9T scans boarding IDs. 
• Paul Reubens, perhaps better known for his famous character, Pee Wee Herman, was actually the voice of Captain RX-24 (Rex) in the original Star Tours ride. He was the pilot talking as R2-D2 was being loaded. In the new version of the ride, you can see him in the droid maintenance section in the queue.

• Patrick Warburton, who is known for delivering the safety spiel before boarding Soarin’ at Epcot and for also voicing Kronk in Emperor’s New Groove , is the voice of security officer G2-4Ton Star Tours — The Adventures Continue. You can spot him as you pass through a series of security scanners.
• As part of the attraction, you’ll see scenes with archival footage of Princess Leia, played by Carrie Fisher. The dialogue, however, is re-recorded. Carrie Fisher collaborated with Imagineers to re-record her dialogue so that it fits the attraction seamlessly.
• While the original Star Tours ride didn’t open until 1989, Imagineers originally had an idea for a simulator ride themed to another Disney movie. The 1979 live-action film  The Black Hole  followed astronauts investigating a mysterious spaceship inside a black hole, but it was a commercial flop. This, combined with the high costs for the planned ride, led to the concept being scrapped. It wasn’t until Disney partnered with George Lucas and Lucasfilm in 1986, that the simulator idea was revisited, this time with Star Wars in mind.

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MickeyBlog Review: Behind the Attraction: Star Tours

by David Mumpower · August 27, 2021

Star Tours started as one of the most novel rides in theme park history. Then, in future years, it got better.

In the latest Behind the Attraction, we will look at the development of this unique piece of Star Wars history.

Really, the entire episode is a loving tribute to the Star Wars franchise, though.

Let’s go Behind the Attraction to learn about the development of Star Tours, the first Star Wars ride at a Disney theme park.

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The Fate and the Force

George Lucas was born in Modesto, California, in 1944. This bit of history proved seminal for The Walt Disney Company.

Since Lucas was an 11-year-old with a fertile imagination, he persuaded his parents to visit the world’s first theme park.

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Yes, the creator of Star Wars entered Disneyland for the first time on August 18 th , 1955, its second day in business.

This is where I’m supposed to say that he loved everything about it, only he didn’t. Lucas felt that Tomorrowland didn’t match the quality of the other themed lands.

Yes, even as a kid, Lucas targeted the Achilles heel of that land. It struggled to seem futuristic enough. Unfortunately, that’s a criticism that has proven problematic over the years.

I mean, who can build a permanent location that will always seem ahead of its time? EPCOT later faced the same problem with Future World, which is why it’s leaving.

Still, for 30 years, Disney struggled with science fiction, which led to that much more embarrassment when Star Wars debuted.

In 1977, Lucas broke ground with his new sci-fi film franchise. Star Wars proved so successful that Disney aped it with The Black Hole, a failed 1979 project.

As the episode details, the movie’s failure triggered an awkward conversation between Imagineer Tony Baxter and Ron Miller, Walt Disney’s son-in-law.

At the time, Miller was in charge of the film division. Baxter informed Miller that they needed an outsider franchise for Tomorrowland.

Imagine telling your boss that he’s so bad at his job that your company needs an outside vendor. Yeah, that’s a bad day at work.

The Unlikely Union

Disney eyed two targets for filmmakers to bring into the fold, Steven Spielberg and George Lucas.

As you might imagine, Spielberg proved a non-starter due to his Universal Studios ties. So, they went to Lucas, who was receptive to the idea.

Alas, the unnamed attraction needed a concept beyond Star Wars. What type of attraction should a Star Wars experience entail?

Disney contemplated a roller coaster or other thrill ride. The problem was that a coaster wouldn’t carry the Star Wars theme well.

Baxter came up with an idea of a choice-based roller coaster where the cart might go in different directions each time.

The flaw with this design stems from spatial concerns. You need an additional track for each potential path. That would have required a massive ride building.

Randomly, the problem solved itself during a George Lucas visit to Imagineering.

One of the Imagineers, Randy Bright, had just returned from a trip to England. There, he’d learned of a new apparatus that could work with rides.

Bright created some illustrations of potential applications for the idea, none of which had impressed anybody.

When Lucas saw them, he instantly gravitated to the premise. To Lucas, the idea signified the possibility of a real-life version of a Star Wars adventure.

Imagineers headed out to test the “rediffusion simulator.” It was effectively a box on stilts. A machine would shake the box.

When Disney workers put the simulator to the test, they…broke it. Imagineers understood that they’d need something that immersed the rider in the sensation.

Of course, this style led to a different series of problems, including motion sickness. Disney could handle that, though.

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So, Disney went into business with this company and George Lucas. This was the genesis of Star Tours.

Building a Story

By now, we’re all familiar with motion simulator attractions. However, Disney built the first one of its kind in the world.

Whenever you do something new, you must innovate. Some of these ideas stem from the technology. Others come from the story.

For Star Tours, Disney needed to do something that would entice Star Wars fans. Also, they needed a ride building that could solve theme park issues.

Photo Credit: http://disney.wikia.com/wiki/File:Star_Tours_Loading_Area.jpg

Throughput matters to park officials. These strange rooms on stilts needed to acquire and then release guests in an orderly fashion. One room at the back wouldn’t have cut it.

With the story, Disney faced a different dilemma. Most of Star Wars involves interstellar battles and more than a few war crimes.

This ride was going to play at the Happiest Place on Earth. It’s not ideal for a war zone saga.

What idea would work? Well, they toyed with something involving Luke Skywalker that would have worked akin to Snow White’s Scary Adventures.

During the ride video, guests would have gradually realized they WERE Luke. But, alas, Imagineers remembered the flaws with Snow White, which confused guests.

Disney went to Plan B, which sounds like something a hippy would suggest. It’s a space tour featuring the Cosmic Winds tour bus. Yes, it’s very Partridge Family.

Somehow, Disney modified the premise enough that it proved viable to Lucas. His only request was that Disney upgrade the ride from time to time.

The new Star Tours approach involved a tour guide who accidentally took his group into a war zone. So, it effectively married the two extremely diverse ideas.

Continuing the Adventures

Lucas loved the idea of a Star Tours guide bumbling and bungling its way through the intergalactic war.

In other words, he loved his own creation, C-3PO, in a new form. Imagineers came up with R-3X, who turned into an iconic part of a first ride.

However, Disney remembered Lucas’ request. He wanted a plussed ride over the years.

So, Imagineers embarked on a multi-year journey to redefine Star Tours to modernize it. Finally, they thought they had an ace in the hole.

Disney knew that Star Wars sequels were coming out in the late 1990s. For this reason, park officials chose to wait on those before plussing the ride.

Of course, you cannot upgrade Star Tours after the first film in the new trilogy. You must wait on all of them. Otherwise, you might miss something important.

This thought process delayed all Star Tours improvements until at least 2005. Then, Disney prepped the Pod Race scene and some other stuff.

By this time, dozens of Star Wars worlds had grown familiar to audiences. Disney had to choose which one as a basis for the next story.

Thankfully, technology had improved by this point. During the genesis of Star Tours, Disney needed a 70mm film projector to exhibit the movie through the space portal window.

With digital film projection now a thing, Disney could create more than one scene. Imagineers referenced it as a “slot machine” approach.

This one modest change reinvigorated Star Tours, as the new version employs randomization. As a result, you’ll never get the same ride twice!

Seriously, the odds are in the thousands at this point, meaning you’d have to spend about a year at Star Tours to get the same experience twice.

That’s next-level plussing right there!

Final Thoughts

This episode doubles as a loving tribute to Disney’s entire relationship with Star Wars. It also explores other attractions and even a themed land.

So, I’ll discuss those elements in a non-attraction article later.

For now, what matters is that Imagineers built a Star Wars ride that made George Lucas proud!

Since 1987, Disneyland has featured a Tomorrowland attraction that never feels dated or derivative.

On the contrary, Disney plussing has turned it into an inimitable experience!

Suffice to say that Star Tours is MUCH better than a Black Hole ride would have been!

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Star Tours – The Adventures Continue

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Explore a Galaxy Far, Far Away

Board your Starspeeder 1000 and prepare for takeoff! When a series of mishaps unwittingly causes your starship to launch too soon, protocol droid C-3PO takes the controls.

Suddenly, the ship is intercepted by Imperial—or First Order—forces searching for a Rebel spy. To avoid capture, you’ll embark on a thrilling, unpredictable flight that rockets you to the farthest reaches of the galaxy.

Featuring a flight simulator, digital 3D video, Audio-Animatronics characters and “in-cockpit” special effects and music, this attraction immerses you in the Star Wars mythology for an unforgettable intergalactic adventure.

Will your Starspeeder elude capture and make it back to the base? May the Force be with you—always.

Featuring Favorite Star Wars Characters

Always a new adventure.

Hold on tight as urgent transmissions from Ahsoka Tano, Cassian Andor, the Mandalorian and Grogu may soon be part of your next Starspeeder flight.

Starting April 5, 2024, embark on exciting new Star Wars adventures featuring characters and locations from some of your favorite Disney+ series. With these additions, you’ll have the opportunity to experience one of more than 250 storyline variations, including a visit to the planet Seatos from Ahsoka . Because the many story twists are random, you never know where you’ll go or who you may encounter along the way!

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Disney's Star Tours - The Adventures Continue

Disney's Star Tours - The Adventures Continue improves on the original attraction in every way—and sets a new standard for motion simulator rides. What had become a slightly tired trip to a Star Wars galaxy far, far away is now a giddy jaunt to... well, half the fun is you never know where in hyperspace the ride will whisk you.

• Thrill Scale (0=Wimpy, 10=Yikes): 4.5. Relatively mild motion simulator thrills. Those prone to motion sickness may experience discomfort (although closing your eyes should quell any queasiness). The ride also offers Star Wars -style action. It makes our list of Disneyland's most thrilling rides .
• Location: Disneyland , Disney's Hollywood Studios at Disney World , Disneyland Paris and Tokyo Disneyland.
• Height requirement: 40 inches

Disney Raises Its Own Bar

When it debuted at Disneyland in 1987, the original Star Tours was the first major motion simulator attraction at a theme park, and the newfangled virtual reality concept ushered in a new era for park attractions. If theme parks are about escaping from the everyday world, motion simulators offer an ideal means of escape. Using seats that move in sync with filmed action projected onto a screen, the destinations are only limited by the imagination of the attraction's designers. Star Tours was also a bold departure for Disney which, up until that point, had used its own content as the basis for its attractions.

Since the ride film made its debut, developers have added Omnimax screens (such as The Simpsons Ride ), roving motion base vehicles (such as Transformers: The Ride 3D ), and other features to enhance the you-are-there experience. The movie ride space cowboys at Walt Disney Imagineering, Lucasfilm, and Industrial Light & Magic (Lucasfilm's visual effects mavens), have upped their own ante with a retooled version of the attraction that launched in 2011.

The impetus for the re-imagined ride dates back to the late 1990s when Episode 1 of the Star Wars prequel trilogy was being filmed. According to Tom Fitzgerald, executive vice president and senior creative executive at Walt Disney Imagineering , "George Lucas contacted us and said the pod racing scene in the movie would be perfect for Star Tours." Anyone who has seen the movie would agree; the largely point-of-view sequence, with the hover vehicles tearing through a desert course, seems tailor-made for a park ride. So what took so long? "We needed to raise the bar," says Fitzgerald. Thankfully, the bar has indeed been raised.​

3-D Without the Gimmicks

The infrastructure of the attraction remains essentially unchanged. Guests still make their way through a mythology-packed "spaceport" en route to their Starspeeder 1000 boarding gate and an allegedly uneventful journey to some friendly planet. Star Wars stalwarts R2-D2 and C-3PO are on hand to help ready the vehicles (and entertain riders stuck in line). After some pre-flight safety instructions, guests enter the familiar Starspeeder cabins and buckle up for a bumpy ride.

Once the ride begins, however, it's clear that this is not the same Endor-bound Star Tours that lurched ad nauseam through the cosmos for 24 years. Speaking of clear, the super high-def clarity of the digitally projected film is remarkably crisper than the original ride. And by adding 3-D to the mix, the attraction offers a vivid sense of depth, while the dorky 3-D goggles don't noticeably dim the alluring brightness of the images.

Unlike the gotcha gimmickry of most 3-D park rides, the extra dimension of the spiffed-up Star Tours is more understated. With its easy availability at the local cineplex, the novelty of 3-D has long since worn off. Wisely, the Imagineers have seamlessly incorporated the effect in a largely unself-conscious and elegant way that helps bring Lucas' alternate-universe to life.

You Are There. But You Never Know Where.

The most compelling improvement over Star Tours 1.0 is the ride's random sequence generator. By slicing together many different destinations and transition scenes, Disney says that there are over 50 possible story combinations. No two rides, therefore, would likely be the same (unless uber-fans boarded Star Tours a lot ). That keeps the attraction fresh and makes it eminently re-rideable. It also makes other motion simulator attractions, with their fixed been-there, done-that plots, seem so 20th century.

Like the original Star Tours (and nearly every other motion simulator ride), what all versions of the attraction have in common is that things very quickly go horribly wrong. Rookie pilots R2-D2 and C-3PO are unexpectedly drafted into action, rebel spies are discovered lurking among the passengers, and the Starspeeders must periodically engage in evasive maneuvers and travel to distant planets to avoid certain calamity. Other destinations include the ice planet of Hoth, Naboo, and the ominous Death Star.

It's quite impressive to experience the attraction more than once and be treated to an entirely unique story arc each time. Different characters (which might include, among others, Boba Fett, Yoda, Princess Leia, and supreme baddie Darth Vader), different missions, different locations, and even different gags will have you marveling at the audacity of the ride. "It was a challenge to sync everything," says Spiegel, referring to the on-the-fly nature of the stitched-together film, the corresponding motion sequences, and the in-cabin effects. “We wanted to be able to take guests to many places in the Star Wars universe. And now we can."

Even More Places to Visit

Because it is screen-based, Disney has the ability to add sequences and make updates to the attraction, which it periodically does. For example, in late 2019, the parks introduced new scenes inspired by Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker , the latest installment in the movie franchise. Among the places added to the Starspeeders' itineraries was the ocean moon Kef Bir.

Since the introduction of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge , the groundbreaking lands at Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, it has been a bit disconcerting to have Star Tours exist outside of the contained Black Spire Outpost, the trading port on the planet Batuu. It is especially strange at the Disney World park, where Star Tours is just a couple of blocks away from Galaxy’s Edge. Disney has explained the disconnect by saying that the Star Tours attractions pay homage to the movies and mythology while Galaxy’s Edge represents the “real” Star Wars lands.

It may be some time before we actually have the technology to fly off to faraway stars. Until then, the mighty impressive technology that fuels Star Tours - The Adventures Continue can virtually transport us, if only for a few minutes at a time, to places that were previously unthinkable.

As is common in the travel industry, the writer was provided with complimentary services for review purposes. While it has not influenced this review, TripSavvy believes in full disclosure of all potential conflicts of interest. For more information, see our  Ethics Policy .

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How scary is Star Tours?

• Thread starter stitch5ever
• Start date Jul 3, 2013

stitch5ever

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• Jul 3, 2013

I understand that Star Tours is a stimmulated ride with just a screen, but I'm not fond of dips/rollercoasters so I was wondering how intense it is? I've been on Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey and was fine on that. I'm also fine on POTC and RSR. Do you guys think I'll be okay? Or is it a little to intense for me? I know that there's various storylines but is there lots of drops, normally?  

On our rugged Eastern foothills.....

It's a flight simulator. The motion effects feel like a fairly mild roller coaster.  

LisainCalifornia

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There is no drops--it is nothing like a roller coaster. It is just like a chair in a room (the floor doesn't drop or anything) that shakes you around to make it feel like you are flying in a space ship. The floor never leaves your feet and you don't go anywhere except side to side and some forward tilting and shaking. I am not a roller coaster person either (I have gone on Matterhorn, but didn't like it!) and was never once scared on Star Tours. The only thing I have felt on Star Tours is car sick (motion sickness), but it isn't as bad as it use to be. The old version was much worse as far as the motion sickness for me. It is a fun and exciting ride and not scary. Hope that helps.  

stitch5ever said: How scary is Star Tours? Click to expand...

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stitch5ever said: I understand that Star Tours is a stimmulated ride with just a screen, but I'm not fond of dips/rollercoasters so I was wondering how intense it is? I've been on Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey and was fine on that. I'm also fine on POTC and RSR. Do you guys think I'll be okay? Or is it a little to intense for me? I know that there's various storylines but is there lots of drops, normally? Click to expand...

elaw said: IMO ... Not scary at all Click to expand...

Thanks for all the replies, it doesn't sound that bad and I'm gonna try it out! I was just apprehensive because you can't really tell from the videos how intense it is and I always like to know before I go on rides.  

LisainCalifornia said: ...The only thing I have felt on Star Tours is car sick (motion sickness), but it isn't as bad as it use to be. The old version was much worse as far as the motion sickness for me... Click to expand...

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It's significantly less intense than Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey.  

Nonsuch said: Motion sickness can be an issue with this type of ride, since the physical motion can never exactly match the visual motion Often an object is placed in the visual display for your eyes to "follow" (space ship, animal...). Click to expand...

OMG...Theres my favorite scrambled

If you can handle Harry Potter and Forbidden Journey, you can handle Star Tours.  

Disneylovers2000

I am a chicken little and didn't find it scary. Motion sick a little-yes BUT the best part about Star Tours is that if it bothers you, you can just close your eyes! Which I did a time or 2 and because of the description Lisaincalifornia gave, nothing unexpected happens when they are closed lol!  

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• Jul 4, 2013

Not scary!  

I didn't find it scary. But my 7 year old does.  

• Jul 5, 2013

DLR29 said: It's significantly less intense than Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. Click to expand...

• Aug 22, 2013

I am the biggest roller coaster/ride chicken ever and I can handle Star Tours. In fact, I look forward to it every time we go to H.S. You may feel a little anxious the first time because you don't know what to expect, but it's really fun and not scary. Nothing like a roller coaster!  

DisneyJamieCA

I don't think it's scary and my 3 oldest kids love it. I will agree with others about the motion sickness if that is an issue for you (it is for me and only because an issue after having kids).  

Midnightred

I love Star Tours, it's one of my favorite rides! I think my kids would be scared however. It feels like you are in a spaceship which is about to wreck or crash into something. I hate roller coasters and love Star Tours. I think you should give it a try! Midnightred  

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How Scary is Star Tours? 11 Things You Need to Know

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Duration: 4 minutes, 23 seconds

Look Out For: motion sickness, claustrophobia, moderate peril, and sensory overload

• Ride Length
• Height Requirement and Warnings
• Ride Vehicles and Restraints
• How Does it Work?
• How Scary is it?
• How High is it?
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Opening on January 9th, 1987, Star Tours is a classic simulator ride that throws you right into the action in a galaxy far, far away . But how scary is Star Tours ? Let’s take a look at the ratings:

1. Ride Length

Star Tours has a ride duration of 4 minutes and 23 seconds. With hundreds of ride variations and possibilities, the run time remains around 4 and a half minutes each time.

2. Height Requirement and Warnings

Star Tours has a height requirement of 40 inches. In addition, pregnant riders and those with high blood pressure, as well as those with heart, back, or neck problems should not ride.

3. Ride Vehicles and Restraints

The Star Tours ride vehicles consist of a basic simulator seating 40 passengers in 5 rows of 8. Each guest gets their own seatbelt and are seated very close together – making this ride feel extremely warm and stuffy at full capacity.

4. How Does Star Tours Work?

Star Tours works like a standard mall simulator – thrusting its passengers up, down, and side to side (often roughly). What makes this attraction unique are the hundreds of ride possibilitie s due to various segments that mix and match. Like Tower of Terror , every ride is randomized and you could get any combination of the many possible segments on the ride.

Touring Plans has a great article listing out all known ride variations – check it out here !

5. Is Star Tours Scary?

Star Tours is not intentionally scary, but is still a very thrilling (and rough) ride that sometimes lends itself to sensory overload. Regardless of the variation you get, there are loud noises , flashing lights , jerky movements , villainous characters , and significant peril throughout the ride.

When I rode it a couple of months ago, I was really surprised at how intense it was. Having not ridden it in years, I told my husband that Star Tours would feel like a dinky mall simulator compared to the newer, bigger rides like Rise of the Resistance and Smugglers Run . I was wrong. While certainly not as technologically advanced as other rides, this attraction still packs in the action with some vibrant visuals , energetic movement , and (of course) its amazing soundtrack .

It should also be noted that the ride will definitely change depending on who you’re riding with. For example, last time we rode with a cabin full of excited kids and – with the screaming amplified in the small space – my husband and I both felt overwhelmed by the time we got off. Just be aware of this if you or someone in your party is prone to sensory sensitivity of any kind.

6. How High is Star Tours?

Star Tours does not technically involve heights. However, as a Star Wars -themed simulator, you often find yourself “airborne” – flying over various planets and through deep space. In my opinion, the flight scenes are not nearly as impactful as – say, Soarin’ or Flight of Passage – due to the smaller screen and fast-paced action of this ride.

7. How Fast is Star Tours?

Star Tours does not technically go fast. As a stationary simulator, the ride certainly makes you feel like you’re zooming through fantastic landscapes, but is actually just moving you up and down and side to side at all times.

8. Does Star Tours Have Drops?

Star Tours does not technically have drops. However, the ride does simulate many thrilling maneuvers regardless of which variation you get – many of which involve drops.

9. Does Star Tours Cause Motion Sickness?

Star Tours causes motion sickness for many riders. Due to it’s rapidly moving visuals , rough movement , and stuffy interior , this attraction is one of the worst for motion sickness. In fact, my husband (who feels sick after most simulator rides) felt awful after this one. Besides Mission: Space in Epcot – this one had the biggest impact on him.

10. Is Star Tours Claustrophobic?

Star Tours is extremely claustrophobic. While the ride vehicles – seating up to 40 passengers – may seem fairly spacious to some, the cabin feels very confining . Aside from there being limited air flow , the seats are very close together , making for a hot and stuffy ride. In my opinion – this attraction, Tower of Terror , and Mission: Space are easily the most claustrophobic in Walt Disney World. Do you agree? Let me know in the comments!

11. Are There Animatronics on Star Tours ?

There is an advanced animatronic of C-3PO on Star Tours . While he is definitely a friendly face and beloved character, many could consider this animatronic to be a little too close for comfort. Located at the very front of the ride vehicle to the left of the screen, those sitting in the front row will be almost within arms reach of him. If you or someone in your party is extremely averse to animatronics , you may may want to be prepared for this.

In addition to the ride, there are also animatronics of R2D2 and a couple other droids in the queue – though they are not nearly as in-your-face or close to you.

Star Tours Queue Walkthrough

The queue entrance is located outside on the far left side of Hollywood Studios and takes you through a shady outdoor area designed to look like the forests of Endor . You’ll pass under the legs of a huge imperial walker before making your way inside.

From there, the line winds through a large windowless area where you’ll find some amazing theming as well as animatronics of a silver protocol droid, R2D2 , and a couple of other worker droids along the way. The line will take you up several ramps and hallways until you reach the loading station.

This ride loads much like a theater attraction and you will be led into various rows as you prepare to board the simulator.

Star Tours Ride Walkthrough

The ride will begin after everyone buckles in and the cast member gives their safety spiel. C-3PO will flash up on the screen exclaiming that the “captain isn’t on board yet” before the walls open to reveal the screen with our golden friend in the pilot’s seat.

While your ride experience could be one of hundreds of variations, each one includes explosions , gunfire , villainous characters , and crash landings . Unfortunately, this is definitely a ride where you’ll just have to expect the unexpected – but again, be sure to check out Touring Plans ‘ great article on all known segment possibilities here ! That will at least give you an idea of what you’re in for.

That’s it! Remember, everyone’s riding experience is a little bit different and only you can decide whether to hop on that ride vehicle or not – I just hope this guide helps you be prepared and enjoy every second of your Disney experience!

So what do you think? How scary is Star Tours ? Leave a comment to help keep this guide up to date!

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Star Tours – The Adventures Continue Ride Review

Step into a world where the galaxies come to life and adventure awaits at every turn – welcome to the thrilling realm of Star Tours at Disneyland! As you embark on this intergalactic journey, prepare to be transported to far-off planets, encounter iconic characters, and experience the magic of the Star Wars universe like never before. In this article, we’ll explore the wonders of the Star Tours ride, from its cutting-edge technology to its immersive storytelling, ensuring that every moment spent on this cosmic odyssey becomes a memory etched in the stars. So buckle up, fellow travelers, as we delve into the excitement and wonder that awaits you on Disneyland’s Star Tours adventure!

Average Wait Times:  Star Tours can experience variable wait times depending on the day and season. During peak hours, wait times can range from 30 minutes to over an hour.

Height Requirements:  To board Star Tours, guests must be at least 40 inches tall. This requirement ensures the safety and comfort of all riders, as the motion simulator involves dynamic movements that may not be suitable for younger or smaller guests.

Single Rider:  Single Rider is available on this attraction.

Ride Duration:  The total experience, from pre-show to the end of the ride, typically lasts around 20 minutes. This includes the time spent in the queue, the pre-boarding area, the 3D motion simulator experience, and any additional post-show elements.

Genie+ and Lightning Lane:  Genie+ and Lightning Lane are available for this attraction, which provides expedited access to the ride, reducing wait times for those who opt for this premium service.

Rider Switch:  For families with young padawans who may not meet the height requirement, Disney’s Rider Switch service allows one adult to wait with the non-riding child while the rest of the party experiences the attraction. Afterward, the waiting adult and another guest can switch places without having to wait in line again.

Disability Access Services (DAS):  Disneyland is committed to providing a magical experience for all guests. The Disability Access Service (DAS) program is available for those with disabilities, allowing them to obtain return times for attractions, including Star Tours, based on current wait times.

Best Time to Ride:  Weekdays, especially Tuesdays and Wednesdays, tend to see lower attendance, translating to shorter wait times. Additionally, early mornings and late evenings are opportune moments to visit, as crowds are typically thinner during these times. Check out our crowd calendar for best times to visit!

I remember the first time I went to Disneyland in 1995. Star Tours was the very first attraction I ever went on, and continued to be a tradition for my family as the first attraction we always went on when we went to Disneyland. Of course, since then, a lot of changes have happened, including a total revamp of the attraction into what it is today.

Star Tours, as I’m sure you’ve gathered, is a Star Wars experience where guests are invited to take a tour from planet to planet aboard a starspeeder. Your job is to simply sit and enjoy the ride as the pilot drives you to your destination. Of course, if this actually happened, it would be the most boring attraction ever. So that’s not what happens!

The original Star Tours was the same ride every time you took it. Rex was your pilot, a robot with some quirky flaws and a sense for danger and adventure. After this attraction received its revamp, it became a lot more interesting. Rex the pilot was replaced by C3PO (Rex is now found over in Oga’s Cantina in Galaxy’s Edge) and what was once the same every time is now available in over 40 different combinations.

Disney teamed up with Lucasfilm for the revamp and decided to make the attraction 3D, with the ability to tell a different story each time. Basically, there are 4 sections that make up your adventure. A beginning scene which determines how you exit the docking bay, a second scene after coming out of light speed, a transmission message from someone and then a final battle scene that concludes with you docking the ship.

Because there are multiple versions of each of these 4 sections, you could see a different adventure each time you board Star Tours. It’s actually quite fun and keeps things interesting. And since Disney purchased Lucasfilm several years back, they continue to add new scenes from the new Star Wars films as they come out.

One of the cooler things that happened after the revamp is the inclusion of a Star Tours guest into the story each time you ride. Before the attraction begins, a photo is taken of a randomly selected guest, who is then inserted into the story as a Rebel Spy. They very lightly become the focus of the mission (or some missions) as Star Tours races to deliver the spy safely.

I’ve been the Rebel Spy twice in all my years of riding, and it’s actually pretty fun. They even have a tee-shirt that you can purchase in the shop afterward that says, “I am the Rebel Spy,” or something along those lines.

So here’s what you can expect when you ride Star Tours at Disneyland Park: There are three lines available for this attractions. First is the standby line, which I can’t describe very well at the beginning because I’ve never waited in it. You can expect to wait about 30-45 minutes in this line before being boarded.

The second line is Lightning Lane (LL) and that takes you directly into the main building and past the standby line but through all the same rooms.

The LL line typically takes you right into the second room before you come to a stop, so there’s a decent amount of line that you skip. You can expect to wait about 10-15 minutes before boarding.

The third line is a Single Rider line that they added in 2019. It basically does the same thing as the other 2 lines but it usually much faster. Keep in mind that you’re typically separated from your party when loaded at the gates, though this attraction gives you a better chance of being loaded with someone in your group than most.

Once you enter the main building, you’ll weave through one room that features a Starspeeder with R2D2 and C3PO.

You’ll then take a ramp into a second room, where you’ll be entertained by 2 robots, both voiced by the ever-talented Patrick Warburton. From here you’ll be boarded into different gates based on the number of people in your group. Once you arrive at your gate you’ll also be boarded into rows, again, based on the number of people in your group.

You’ll stand here for a little while and watch a video on what’s going on in the hangar as you wait for your Starspeeder to arrive. You’ll also be given some instructions. Once it’s your turn to board, the doors in front of you will open, and you’ll enter the ship and take your seat. Store all your backpacks and jackets under the seat, put your seatbelt on and prepare for a seatbelt check with a Cast Member.

Once the seatbelt check is completed, you’ll be advised to put your flight glasses on. The room will go dark after a few seconds, and then the ride begins! C3PO has no idea what’s going on, and you’re about to get into a whole lot of trouble and fun. Since each experience is different, I won’t describe them, but you’ll have fun not matter what.

This is a simulation attraction that has 3D glasses and moves up and down and side to side. If you are prone to motion sickness, you may want to skip riding or take some medicine beforehand.

When your ride is over, you’ll remove your seatbelt and exit the ship. Be sure to turn in your flight glasses and enjoy some Star Wars shopping!

Here’s a video of one of my last experiences with Star Tours at Disneyland :

• Star Tours is a Lightning Lane attraction, which I would recommend using early in the morning if you really want to go on it, as spots fill up quickly.
• If you’re looking for a really fast boarding and don’t mind being split up, use the Single Rider line.
• If you really want to try and be the rebel spy on your adventure, then try sitting in the very back row, about 3-4 seats in from the exit side of the attraction.
• This attraction does have a height limit, so make sure you plan accordingly with smaller children. Use the Rider Switch if needed.

For more attraction reviews, be sure to visit Park Savers main Disneyland Resort Attractions Review  page. I also have a great  planning guide for guests who are going to the Disneyland Resort soon. For discounted tickets to the parks, be sure to see Park Savers current ticket pricing .

All of the Star Tours – The Adventures Continue Combinations

Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is the second incarnation of the park’s original Star Wars-based motion simulator and debuted in 2011. For this attraction, guests board a Starspeeder 1000 piloted by C-3PO and encounter a number of planets, characters, and scenes spanning the Skywalker Saga.

Part of the appeal of this attraction is that the planets, characters, and scenes you encounter on your ride are randomized! Where you go and who you’ll see could be completely different with each ride! But just what planets and characters from that galaxy far, far away can you expect to encounter during your flight?

Your ride begins as a passenger aboard a Starspeeder 1000 which takes off accidentally with C-3PO as the pilot even though he’s not the official pilot. The speeder is then stopped by one of the following villains looking for a Rebel Spy who happens to be a randomly selected guest!

Option #1: Darth Vader accompanied by Stormtroopers uses the Force to prevent your Starspeeder from escaping. Possible Option : Boba Fett may appear with Vader and the Stormtroopers.

Option #2: A probe droid latches on to your Starspeeder but is stopped by the Millennium Falcon. Possible Option : Either Han Solo or Rey will use the Falcon to help.

Option #3: Kylo Ren accompanied by First Order Stormtroopers attempts to prevent your Starspeeder’s escape.

Your Starspeeder 1000 exits hyperspace above one of the planets listed below and gets caught up in an action scene.

Option #1: Kashyyyk 

Your Starspeeder 1000 joins in on a speeder bike chase along with the Wookies. Chewbacca ends up hitting the speeder’s windshield!

Option #2: Hoth 

Your Starspeeder 1000 joins the attack on the AT-ATs from The Empire Strikes Back before skidding across the planet’s snowy surface and sliding down a mountain.

Option #3: Jakku

Your Starspeeder 1000 flies into the chase scene from The Force Awakens where First Order TIE Fighters are in pursuit of the Millennium Falcon. Either Finn or Rey makes an appearance on the inside screen. The speeder flies through the wreckage of a Star Destroyer and encounters scavengers.

Option #4: Kef Bir

The speeder flies past Endor to the watery moon of Kef Bir. Ocean waves push the speeder into the wreckage of the second Darth Star. A Dianoga makes an appearance!

Option #5: Tatooine

The Starspeeder 1000 joins a pod race!

Safely back in space, the action pauses for a moment and a Star Wars character appears in the form of a hologram.

Option #1 : BB-8 asks the Starspeeder 1000 for help in delivering a message.

Option #2 : Princess Leia says the Rebel Spy must be taken safely to a rendevous point and sends the coordinates to R2-D2.

Option #3 : Admiral Ackbar says the Rebel Spy must be taken safely to a rendevous point and sends the coordinates to R2-D2.

Option #4 : Yoda says the Rebel Spy must be taken safely to a rendevous point and sends the coordinates to R2-D2.

Option #5 : Poe Dameron asks the Starspeeder 1000 for help and transmits coordinates.

Option #6 : Maz Kanata appears and asks the Starspeeder 1000 to help the Resistance while caught in the middle of a combat situation.

Option #7 : Lando Calrissian is happy to see R2-D2 and C-3PO and asks the Starspeeder 1000 to help the Resistance.

After receiving the hologram, the speeder arrives at one of the following planets:

Option #1: Naboo

The speeder drops into a space battle over Naboo and then journeys to the planet’s surface for a dive into the ocean near Gungan city. While passing through the planet’s core, scary sea creatures from The Phantom Menace make an appearance. The speeder eventually ends up in a hangar. Possible Option : There are two ways the pit droids may react.

Option #2: Crait

The Starspeeder 1000 joins the battle on Crait from The Last Jedi , is pursued by Tie Fighters, and takes on All-Terrain MegaCaliber Sixes before jumping to hyperspace.

Option #3: Coruscant

The speeder contends with Buzz droids over the skies of Coruscant before encountering the planet’s traffic. Upon reaching a landing platform, either the Millennium Falcon or Starspeeders will be there.

Option #4: Exegol

Above the planet of Exegol, the Starspeeder tries to avoid being hit during the battle between the Resistance and the Final Order from The Rise of Skywalker . The speeder successfully helps take down a Star Destroyer.

Option #5: Geonosis

Upon arriving in the Geonosis asteroid belt, the speeder is pursued by Boba Fett’s Slave I ship. The speeder then is chased by Darth Vader and TIE pilots through the unfinished second Death Star. After another run-in with Boba Fett, the speeder jumps to hyperspace.

After jumping to hyperspace, the Starspeeder 1000 lands at one of two locations.

The Starspeeder 1000 arrives on Batuu and lands in Black Spire Outpost which guests can see in person at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.

Option #2: Spaceport THX1138 

The Starspeeder 1000 has a chaotic landing and startles several pit droids while the actual speeder pilot’s AC-38 approaches angrily.

Those are the possible scenes you could experience while riding Star Tours – The Adventures Continue!

Which of the following scenes are your favorites? Have you ever been chosen as the Rebel Spy? Let us know in the comments!

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9 thoughts on “ All of the Star Tours – The Adventures Continue Combinations ”

I remember when STAR TOURS went thru its first refurb, and my son and I did an early EXTRA MAGIC HOURS at Hollywood studios, and our chief goal was to document how many different combinations we could see. We ran around from the exit back into the next show continuously for maybe 2-3 hours with effectively NO LINE until our stomachs couldn’t take it any more. One thing we did notice at the time was that when the rebel leader would come on, and say that the spy needed to be “safely escorted to (wherever)”, that some of those times the leader would distinctly specify the SEX of the spy (Like “SHE needs to be safely escorted to…”). We realized that TECHNICALLY, this somewhat DOUBLES the so-called ‘combinations of possible experiences’. My son and I both started paying attention to which leaders had this more specific text, and at exactly what point the cast members were pressing either the secret “SPY is MALE” or SPY is FEMALE” buttons.

Anyway, we soon learned that when YODA was the rebel leader who appeared inside the cabin on the screen. Then the spy was ALWAYS a female. Yoda always said “Accompanied SHE must be…”

I ALWAYS get the episode 1 ending and it PISSES me off! I want to see something else!

I’ve been on it twice and got the exact same each time. Still good.

I’ve also seen three more endings. Land with the Falcon, land with the Falcon with chewie outside it (both in 2018) and land on the rebel cruiser and be welcomed by a host of people clapping your efforts. One was dressed a bit like Mon mothma (March 2022).

Haven’t ridden star tours in years – do they really mix and match scenes across timeframes? Could you get Darth Vader in “The Escape” followed by the wreckage of the death star on planet #1? That would allow the 1000+ combos, but would make zero sense.

I wrote an exam question about this last summer for my probability and stats class!

For some of the options, there’s 2 different alternatives, so that brings it to 2100 unique combinations. That said, only Disney knows whether or not they’re keeping everything in the mix.

Am I doing the math right that, based on the above, there are 1,750 possible combinations? I figured stats-heavy Touring Plans would note that in the article and save me (and my poor math skills) the trouble! LOL

Which story you get definitely can color your rating. We rode last Jan and whatever story we got I was like meh. We rode again in Oct and it was Darth Vader and I enjoyed it a lot more. It was a completely different experience. At the very least way to go Disney for making it so unique each trip.

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Star Tours - The Adventures Continue

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Visit a Galaxy Far, Far Away

When your Starspeeder accidentally starts up without a pilot, tour guide C-3PO takes the controls. Suddenly, the ship is intercepted by menacing Imperial—or First Order—forces searching for a Rebel spy. To avoid capture, you’ll take off on a thrilling, unpredictable flight that rockets you to the farthest reaches of the galaxy.

Starting April 5, 2024, embark on exciting new Star Wars adventures featuring characters and locations from some of your favorite Disney+ series. Hold on tight as urgent transmissions from Ahsoka Tano, Cassian Andor, the Mandalorian and Grogu may soon be part of your next Starspeeder flight.

With these additions, you’ll have the opportunity to experience one of more than 250 storyline variations, including a visit to the planet Seatos from Ahsoka .

Star Tours Takes Flight

On January 9, 1987, George Lucas and Walt Disney Imagineering brought the Star Wars galaxy to life at Disneyland Park .

The original Star Tours attraction blasted off to Endor. In the years since, the experience has been updated with new worlds and iconic characters from Star Wars: The Force Awakens , Star Wars: The Last Jedi and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker .

The attraction now features state-of-the-art technology—including a flight simulator, digital 3D video, Audio-Animatronics characters and “in-cockpit” special effects and music.

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Suddenly, the ship is intercepted by Imperial—or First Order—forces searching for a Rebel spy. To avoid capture, you’ll embark on a thrilling, unpredictable flight that rockets you to the farthest reaches of the galaxy.

Featuring a flight simulator, digital 3D video, Audio-Animatronics characters and “in-cockpit” special effects and music, this attraction immerses you in the Star Wars mythology for an unforgettable intergalactic adventure.

Will your Starspeeder elude capture and make it back to the base? May the Force be with you—always.

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Your adventure may take you face-to-face with First Order villain Kylo Ren, menacing bounty hunter Boba Fett, ace pilot Poe Dameron, Princess Leia or Jedi Master Yoda—plus many more.

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Starting April 5, 2024, embark on exciting new Star Wars adventures featuring characters and locations from some of your favorite Disney+ series. With these additions, you’ll have the opportunity to experience one of more than 250 storyline variations, including a visit to the planet Seatos from Ahsoka . Because the many story twists are random, you never know where you’ll go or who you may encounter along the way!

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This flight simulator ride is inspired by places and events in the Star Wars movies. The StarSpeeder 1000 takes passengers to a variety of different planets in the Star Wars universe where they will experience several different adventures, as well as encounter some familiar characters along the way! With more than 50 different combinations, guests can have a new experience with every flight. Star Tours is located at the entrance to Tomorrowland.

Star Tours – The Adventures Continue is an updated version of the original Star Tours attraction which opened in 1987 and closed in 2010. While the original attraction featured only one destination and one flight experience, the new version takes travelers to three different locations – and frequent flyers will find that it’s rarely the same three places! In fact there are 54 different experiences with destinations like Naboo, Tatooine, Hoth, Kashyyk and Coruscant. All of the film footage is brand new and was filmed in digital 3D, giving it additional depth and realism.

Queue : The queue winds through the terminal area of the Star Tours spaceport and will remind anyone who has ever traveled via air of the airport experience, complete with security scans and luggage screening. Large flight status displays on the walls list the arrivals, departures and destinations of upcoming flights. Audio-animatronic characters, including C-3PO and R2-D2, are engaged in various tasks like equipment maintenance while the G2-9T droid dutifully screens baggage (be on the lookout for some odd contents in some of the bags).

Before boarding their StarSpeeder 1000 guests will view a short safety video featuring spokesbot Aly San San, describing loading procedures and seat belts.

Star Tours : Designed by teams from both Disney Imagineering and George Lucas’ Industrial Light and Magic, the 40-seat flight simulator combines motion with an action-packed 3D video to send passengers soaring into an unforgettable journey. C-3PO and R2-D2 are your droid pilots as a run-of-the-mill interplanetary flight unexpectedly becomes a perilous mission to protect a Rebel spy from the Galactic Empire. The five-and-a-half-minute ride is full of thrills as it travels through hyperspace to its multiple destinations, which might include a pod race on Tatooine, a speeder pursuit on Kashyyk or an underwater submarine chase on Naboo. C-3PO and R2-D2 eventually manage to land the Starspeeder and its passengers safely at their destination.

Read about the Walt Disney World version of Star Tours HERE .

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The height requirement for Star Tours is 40 inches. Young children should be accompanied by an adult.

Because the motion simulator can be fairly rough, pregnant women and people with other medical considerations, including motion sickness, and back and neck problems, are advised not to ride Star Tours.

There is less motion in the middle of the vehicle near its center of gravity. Those wishing to experience the widest range of motion will find it in the back row, especially on the ends. Cast Members will usually accommodate seating requests if possible.

There is a net bag under the seat and all loose items must be secured during the flight.

Guests using wheelchairs or ECVs must transfer out to ride this attraction. Ask a cast member at the entrance for boarding instructions.

Guest-activated captioning is available at this attraction.

The nearest restrooms are located between Star Tours and the Plaza Inn.

KIDS AND CHARACTERS

This attraction is quite popular with most kids who have seen the Star Wars movies. But others may find it scary, and those who are prone to motion sickness probably should not ride.

The Jedi Training Academy offers prospective Padawans the opportunity to train to be Jedi Knights. Training sessions are held several times a day at the Tomorrowland Terrace – check your daily Times Guide for times.

The Plaza Inn is located just outside Tomorrowland, and serves a Character breakfast. Lunch and dinner offerings include fried chicken, meatloaf, pasta, fish, salad, and desserts.

Tomorrowland Terrace offers burgers and sandwiches for lunch and dinner, and also serves a quick-service breakfast.

Redd Rockett’s Pizza Port – offering pizza, pasta, and salads, is on the far end of Tomorrowland next to Space Mountain.

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The Star Trader gift shop located at the exit of Star Tours offers a variety of merchandise based on all of the Star Wars movies, including build-your-own lightsaber, t-shirts, action figures, Lego kits, books, and posters.

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Star Tours opened on January 9, 1987. Star Tours – The Adventures Continue opened on June 3, 2011.

The flight simulator used in the StarSpeeder 1000 is the same used by the military to train pilots.

There are a total of 54 different combinations of the film elements. Two different opening scenes (Darth Vader or Skytroopers), three different second scenes (Hoth, Kashyyk or Tatooine), three different character interactions (Admiral Ackbar, Princess Leia, or Yoda), and three different finales (Death Star/Rebel Flagship, Coruscant, or Naboo). Other Star Wars characters that might appear are Boba Fett, Sebulba, Chewbacca, and Jar Jar Binks.

Many of the actors in the Rebel Flagship scene are Lucasfilm employees or Disney Imagineers.

Anthony Daniels reprises his role as the voice of protocol droid C-3PO. Actress Allison Janney provides the voice of spaceport spokesbot Aly San San.

Star Wars fans may recognize the line “I’ve got a bad feeling about this.” This line has been used in all of the Star Wars films by various characters as part of a running gag. It is part of some (but not all) of the 54 different sequences.

The flight status displays in the queue alternate between the English and Aurebesh languages.

Star Tours is located in the building occupied by the former Adventure Through Innerspace attraction.

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Disney: Star Tours rolls out fresh scenes, new characters

U pdates have been installed at the Star Tours attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and some of the new scenes and faces may have been seen in your living room.

Characters from Disney+ streaming series now appear in the simulator ride, which shuffles through multiple scenarios to create a multitude of story options. “The Mandalorian,” “Andor” and “Ahsoka” series are now in the mix.

Visitors may see Ahsoka Tano, Cassian Andor or Din Djarin with Grogu, the character fans sometimes refer to as “baby Yoda.”

“There’s one new scene with purrgil on the planet of Seatos, which everyone loves – the space whales, as they call them,” said Clint Gamache, owner of ThrillGeek, a theme park website.

“I think it was the right addition. Not everybody’s going to get it … but the ‘Star Wars’ fan base, I think, will enjoy it for what it is,” he said.

Star Tours was Disney’s first “Star Wars” attraction, predating the company’s acquisition of Lucasfilm in 2012. The motion simulator opened at Disney World in 1989. It was upgraded in 2011 with characters such as Princess Leia and Chewbacca and destinations such as Hoth and Tatooine.

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There also have been additions to go with “The Rise of Skywalker” and other films, plus Batuu, the planet from the park’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, which opened in 2019. The contents of the attraction’s video are not randomly selected, but there’s also no way of knowing which story (or planets) you’re walking into.

There are Star Tours attractions at Disneyland in California, Tokyo Disneyland and Disneyland Paris.

“Star Tours is a classic attraction, so it’s great to see Disney continuing to update it with new additions for everybody to enjoy,” Gamache said.

Attractions tidbits

• Walt Disney Imagineering has launched a YouTube series named “We Call It Imagineering.” First up: advances in animatronics, particularly ones that will be seen in Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, set to debut at Magic Kingdom this summer. Link: youtube.com/waltdisneyimagineering

• With Merlin Entertainments Group taking over the Orlando Eye observation wheel, the Great Florida Road Trip game has been discontinued. New experiences are being planned for that space. More info: iconparkorlando.com

• Gatorland is offering a $20 discount on its Screamin’ Gator Zipline. The price, through May 31, is $49.99 and includes Gatorland admission for the day. More info: gatorland.com

• Orlando Science Center’s Kids Night at the Museum – which includes exhibits, STEM activities, pizza dinner – is set for Saturday. Price: $85 for first child, $65 per sibling. More info: OSC.org

• Recent baby animal arrivals at ZooTampa: a 10-pound pygmy hippopotamus (mother is Zsa Zsa) and an endangered Malayan tapir calf (mom is named Ubi). More info: Zootampa.org

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Rosario Dawson Makes Historic Star Wars Return With Special 2024 Cameo

Rosario Dawson's latest performance as Ahsoka Tano made Star Wars history. 

Following her debut in The Mandalorian , Dawson's former apprentice appeared in a cameo role in The Book of Boba Fett before starring in her solo series, Ahsoka , which premiered on Disney+ in 2023. 

Before her return for Ahsoka Season 2 , Rosario Dawson's most recent reprisal wasn't for streaming or the big screen; it stands as a first for Disney and Lucasfilm's popular MandoVerse.

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Rosario Dawson's Historic Star Wars Cameo

On April 5, Rosario Dawson became the first Star Wars Disney+ actress to appear in a Disney Star Tours attraction. 

Located at various Disney Parks, Star Tours: The Adventures Continue is a flight simulator ride where fans visit various planets and encounter various characters from throughout the Star Wars Timeline and at random, meaning each ride is different from the last. 

Since Disney converted its original Ttrilogy -inspired Star Tours into Star Tours: The Adventures Continue, the ride has received several updates.

But this latest addition is the first the ride has received since 2019's The Rise of Skywalker and the first to feature characters and a planet from Lucasfilm's Disney+ library.

In addition to Rosario Dawson's Ahsoka, the Disney+ update features a thrilling cameo from Andor 's Cassian, played by Diego Luna , and a fan-favorite appearance from Din Djarin and Grogu (and his yummy space frog snack) from The Mandalorian . 

However, Ahsoka is front and center of this historic Disney Parks addition, as she is featured in three separate scenes. 

Also, Seatos, one of the planets from her Disney+ series (where she initially fought Morgan Elsbeth and flies with the Purrgil ) is the ride's sole new destination. 

Ahsoka's Multiple Star Tours Appearances  

During the Star Tours: The Adventures Continue's new Seatos scene, guests aboard the StarSpeeder 1000 weave between a pod of Purrgil before Dawson's Ahsoka appears on screen, enlisting fans' help in an aerial dog fight. 

She also tells R2-D2 (who's helping pilot the ride's StarSpeeder) that it's nice to see him again, a lovely nod to her bond with the droid from Star Wars: The Clone Wars .

According to Disney, the Seatos scene will be included with every Star Tours ride for now while all other locations and cameos will be random. 

Speaking of which, one of the other two opportunities to see Ahsoka aboard Star Tours occurs during the ride's opening getaway sequence. 

Here, as guests deal with their Imperial interrogation, Ahsoka can be seen in the background, wielding her signature double lightsabers against Stormtroopers against the backdrop of her T6 Jedi Shuttle.

Another chance to see Ahsoka occurs between ride scenes and via a large, 3D hologram transmission where Rosario Dawson's Lady Tano recruits guests to help transport a rebel spy.

However, fans may be understandably distracted from Ahsoka's message by the sight of the droid Huyang, voiced by David Tennant , and the fan-favorite Chopper manically rolling about in the background.

Overall, Disney's inclusion of Star Wars Disney+ characters is a welcome change to the original Star Wars ride. 

Guests visiting the Disney Parks for Star Wars experiences want to see the franchise's most relevant characters, and Star Tours is a huge step forward in delivering on those expectations. 

Rosario Dawson is the first Star Wars streaming actress to appear in an emphasized role, which is justified given her character's connection to the Skywalker Saga and ever-expanding MandoVerse. 

Fans should stay tuned to see how Disney continues to represent its current Star Wars cast in Star Tours and potential future park experiences. 

Star Tours: The Adventure Continues with Disney+ additions is open now at Disneyland, Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios, and Disneyland Paris. 

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