Twenty-six years ago today, Star Tours opened to the public at Disneyland...
For two and a half decades the Star Wars universe has been a part of the parks. Today, many kids think of Darth Vader as much Disney as Mickey Mouse. For decades guest have enjoyed being transported to that galaxy far, far away as if it were another adventure by the Mouse.
After the surprising announcement last October of the Walt Disney Company purchasing Lucasfilm, you can expect to see a lot more Star Wars in the parks. From films, to television, to rides, to lands, to merchandising, there will be a lot more star touring.
And with any luck, someday an entire theme park...
5 comments:
I look forward to a bigger Star Wars presence at Disney parks. I had the chance to ride the new Star Tours last month, and had a great time - wish I could have gone on the ride more. I also watched the Jedi Academy training (my own kids are too old now).
May the Force be with us.
There is talk of a Star Wars boutique park, with admission only for those who can afford it. This would be the wrong thing for Disney to do. They got the boutique park idea from Sea World's Discovery Cove where you swim with Dolphins etc for $200+. Yes, I can see a boutique park for swimming with dolphins, but NOT for Star Wars. Star Wars must be preserved for the masses. And any way you look at it, personal light saber training and a Jedi adventure course is not as good as swimming with dolphins.
It was really a nice experience I ever had in my life. I got a chance to ride in this new star tour. I enjoyed a lot.
I agree that they should just say no to boutique parks at Disney World and yes to real theme parks. Disney World should be enjoyed by everyone. If they want to build a Real Star Wars theme park, I'm all for that.
I would rather see more Star Wars and Indy in Disneyland than Marvel. Let's hope Tomorrowland's next E ticket will be Tron or a Speederbike ride from Star Wars, not Iron man please.
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