I went on the original Star Tours ride in Florida, many years ago now (in fact when it was only a year or two old). I loved it, what’s not to love? It’s a motion simulator ride with Star Wars visuals. You even get to fly down the Death Star trench!
But now it’s closing:
"I'm sorry to tell you that as of October 2010, Star Tours will be closing," said Rasulo, a statement immediately followed by the marching of stormtroopers on-stage accompanied by the ominous "Imperial March." Darth Vader appeared via video to question Rasulo about his plans, and bring the Disney crew "back on schedule."
"You didn't let me finish! We're closing Star Tours in order to create a spectacular new adventure. We're going to do things with Star Tours that have never been done in any theme park attraction, at any theme park anywhere," added Rasulo.
It will be in 3D and by the looks of it include the the Pod Race. The bad news is that it’s only going to be in California and Florida, not Paris, Tokyo or Hong Kong.
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