Extended Evening Hours Returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios in September & October

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Extended evening hours will be returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios this autumn, for the months of September and October. These extended hours are an opportunity for guests at select Walt Disney World and Walt Disney World-affiliated hotels to spend some extra time in the parks. Extended Evening Hours at Hollywood Studios The official Walt Disney … Read more

Nubs Plush is First ‘Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures’ Merchandise at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Nubs, a featured Jedi youngling from the new Disney+ series “Star War: Young Jedi Adventures,” has been spotted as a plush in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Tatooine Traders (the Star Tours exit gift shop). This officially makes him the first merchandise item from the show thus far, which premiered today in celebration of May the … Read more

BREAKING: Star Tours Adding Locations in 2024, Some We Haven’t Seen in Star Wars Yet

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Last year at Star Wars Celebration, it was announced that Star Tours would receive new destinations in the future. Now, it has just been announced at this year’s Star Wars Celebration that the ride will indeed be updated with locations we have not yet seen in the Star Wars Galaxy. New Star Tours Destinations The … Read more

CONCEPT ART: TRON Lightcycle-Type Ride Was Envisioned for PeopleMover Track in New Tomorrowland at Disneyland, Jet Packs, Wall-E & More

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In 1998, Disneyland introduced a New Tomorrowland. Headlined by the infamous Rocket Rods, which ran on the track once intended for the beloved PeopleMover, the overhaul of the classic themed land was an unmitigated disaster. Large attraction spaces for the CircleVision Theater and Mission to Mars became queues and restaurants respectively, Space Mountain was painted … Read more

Lights on at Pirates of the Caribbean, Disneyland Dubai Concept Art, New Mad Tea Party Props, Support for Marriage Equality Act, & More: Daily Recap (7/29/22)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, July 29, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

VIDEO: Guests Improvise Star Tours Sound Effects When Audio Stops Working

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What would you do if the sound on a Disneyland ride stopped working? TikTok user Monica Barsoum (@monicanotgeller1) shared a video of guests having fun making their own Star Tours sound effects when the ride’s audio malfunctioned. In the video, guests are laughing as they improvise their own sound effects for the ride’s scenes, including … Read more

Adventure Thru Inner Space Picture Disc Vinyl Releasing at D23 Expo 2022

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According to DisneyMusicEmporium, fans who miss this classic journey through the atomic world can expect a trip down memory lane later this year when the picture disk vinyl of Adventure Thru Inner Space drops at D23 Expo 2022 in September! The attraction first opened in 1967 as part of the New Tomorrowland overhaul. The Omnimover … Read more

Limited Edition RX-24 ‘Captain REX’ Star Tours Figure Lands at Disney Springs

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Guests of Walt Disney World will be able to join Disneyland in celebrating Star Tours 35th anniversary. Star Tours at Disney’s Hollywood Studios opened in 1989 and is therefore only 33 years old, whereas the Disneyland attraction opened in 1987. But that won’t stop the east coast from celebrating its elder with a Star Tours … Read more

New Items at ‘Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue,’ Minnie Vans Returning, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind Boarding Groups Remain Open Longer Into Afternoon & More: Daily Recap (6/7/22)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Star Tours 35th Anniversary Patch Arrives at Disneyland Resort

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A new Star Tours patch has arrived, celebrating 35th years of the classic “Star Wars” attraction. We discovered the new patch at Star Wars Trading Post in the Downtown Disney District. Star Tours 35th Anniversary Patch – $9.99 The patch features the famous Star Tours logo, in blue and orange. The logo and the words … Read more

BREAKING: New Destinations Coming Soon to Star Tours: The Adventures Continue

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According to a panel at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim, new destinations will soon be added to Star Tours: The Adventures Continue. During the Parks Panel at Star Wars Celebration Anaheim, Imagineer Scott Trowbridge said of Star Tours on stage “And so are we done? You know what, I think we’re going to do some more … Read more

Star Tours 35th Anniversary Merchandise Flies Into Disneyland Park

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Star Tours at Disneyland is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, and no Disney celebration is complete without special merchandise. In addition to the limited edition RX-24 figure, we found a few more items at The Star Trader. Star Tours Shirt – $39.99 Disneybound as a Star Tours employee with this blue commemorative shirt. It … Read more

Limited Edition RX-24 ‘Captain REX’ Figure Lands at Disneyland for 35th Anniversary of Star Tours

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Strap in, because we’re celebrating 35 years of Star Tours at Disneyland! A new RX-24 (“Captain REX”) figure has landed in The Star Trader. RX-24 Figure With Special Effects – $199 RX-24 comes in a box with the Star Tours 35th anniversary logo. The figure has light and sound effects. He is a limited edition … Read more

New D23-Exclusive 35th Anniversary Star Tours and 45th Anniversary ‘Star Wars’ Pins Releasing on May 23

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D23 is offering members new exclusive pins celebrating the 35th anniversary of Star Tours at Disneyland and the 45th anniversary of the first “Star Wars” film, “A New Hope. D23-Exclusive Star Tours 35th Anniversary Pin – Captain RX-24 – $12.99 This pin features Captain RX-24, the droid who once piloted Star Tours and is now featured as a DJ … Read more

Hilarious Anti-Chapek Sign Spotted During Walt Disney World Marathon, Bob Saget Passes Away, Guests Miss Flights Due to Communication Failure Between Disney & Mears, and More: Daily Recap (1/9/22)

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We bring you a lot of stories every single day, and sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we’ve rounded up all our stories in one place to get today’s news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Sunday, January 9, 2022. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Looking Back on the History and Impact of the Original Star Tours 35 Years Later

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Much of this article was originally published in the May 2011 issue of WDWNT: The Magazine, and has been edited and updated with new information. On May 20, 2011, the long wait ended. Years of rumors, discussions, leaks, hints, arguments, and anticipation came to a climax with a quick 15-minute, action-packed presentation signaling the official … Read more