This was all over Twitter & Instagram, but if you didn't see it, check it out. These folks got a once in a lifetime chance to ride the 5-D version of Star Tours. How is it 5-D you ask? Well, simple, you get to ride witb Luke Skywalker himself, Mark Hamill. I don't know how many times I've watched this, but I have a smile on my face every time. I don't know how I'd react to this. That said, I love the fact that there's a certain level of fame that reduces people to screaming. It's great! When he enters the room all words are lost. Just woos, eees, & aaahhs!!! I love it. Thank you Mark Hamill for being you! The Force is truly strong with you. What did y'all think of this visit though? What would y'all do? Put it in the comments, like, & share.
Second New Destination For Star Tours Reveals "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge" Planet's Name
Last month we talked about Star Tours going to it's new Star Wars: The Last Jedi location of Crait. Over the past week, leading up to it's debut, Disney's been giving more little tidbits of info, like the addition of another undisclosed destination, Kylo Ren, & Poe Dameron. The addition of the newer characters led to rumors that when the ride is put back on random, there will be no mixing of the Star Wars generations now. Meaning whatever "time" your ride is based in will reflect the characters you see. I actually like this concept, but I'm a cannon freak. I like to know everything has its proper place in my stories. One of the very few things I do take seriously. I didn't want to really talk about these new disclosures until we got to the part I cared about. What is the undisclosed destination? Well, upon its release yesterday, Disney announced the destination as Batuu. Apparently C-3P0 knows of this planet, a remote outpost on the "galaxy's edge", once booming, & now fell to the rise of hyperspace travel. Now it's a port for smugglers, traders, & us adventurers traveling uncharted regions. They also mentioned it's an unoccupied safe haven from the First Order. The best part is what all this really is. If you haven't caught on from the concept art they released below, or the wording used, then surprise! This is the planet shown to us in model form, that will be the subject of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. This just upped my excitement to jump on this ride ten fold. I can't wait to get a first look at this planet being created for us to explore in less than a couple years. This is just one more step in building the anticipation for this monumental event, & I can't wait for more. There's still a part of me that can't believe this is happening. Anyway, what do y'all think about this revelation, & what do y'all hope gets announced next when it comes to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge? Put it in the comments, like, & share.
Dates Have Been Announced For New "Star Tours" Destination
I had the pleasure last week of taking a couple different Star Tours at Disney's Hollywood Studios. I got to go to the busy, cityscape of Corucsant, followed by another trip to the underwater, Gungan cities of Naboo. On my travels, I couldn't help but think of my last trip to Jakku being timed with The Force Awakens, & when they would be adding any new planets from The Last Jedi. I wasn't too surprised to get home & see that Disney has now announced that November 17th in the states, November 22nd in Paris, & December 15th in Tokyo, Star Tours will be taking passengers to Crait. Right in the middle of the battle featured in the trailer. If you don't know what I'm speaking of, it's the scene with all the ships blowing red sand or smoke behind them. This is cool, I love Star Tours, it's my second favorite ride in Hollywood Studios. (Next to Aerosmith Rocking Roller Coaster nothing beats speeding around a coaster to the tune of Sweet Emotion in the dark.) Now that I finally got to go to two different destinations on the same day, I'm really digging how this ride can be a totally different experience every time you get on. If this is anything like last time they will turn all the tours to Crait for about a month so everyone gets a chance to check it out. What do y'all think of this addition to the list of out of this world destinations for Star Tours? Put it in the comments, like, & share.
