knottslover77 Posted May 16, 2011 Share Posted May 16, 2011 I got to ride Star Tours twice today at Disneyland and I truly have to say that it was money well spent. Substantial story improvements, great visuals, and amazing simulators. These things move like I never thought a simulator could. It's one of my new favorite rides at Disneyland or Hollwood Studios. With 54 different ride combos, it won't get old soon! The queue hasn't seen the changes that the ride istelf has. It still a fun and intereting line to stand in, but it seems like they could have changed it more, overall great though. I can't wait to ride it again!!! ^I rode Star Tours today and I agree with everything you said. I just wanted add that the ride is very short though! about 3 minutes compared to the originals 4 minutes. It seems extremely rushed, But overall B+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pufferfish Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Got to ride Star Tours at DHS today, and I have to agree with everyone so far that it is incredibly well done. Rode it 11 times and got to see every segment of footage available for the program. The 3D effects were amazing and probably the smoothest 3D on any theme park attraction I've seen, not to mention the ride vehicles move like a dream. 11 weren't enough, I can't wait to get back on this thing! *Edit* I am terrified of how the opening weekend is going to look for this thing. They have started hanging tarps up over the street in New York to house the overflow queue... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfmmfreak101 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I have a annual pass preview on the 29th at 9am for DLR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatdaddy Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Both me and my wife got picked for the AP preview next week, so we can get a few rides in before the GP mobs it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster1227 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tUGWloxDtU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I got the AP preview for next Wednesday the 25th from 4pm - 8pm. Going to be an awesome day!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COASTER FREAK 11 Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 I got the AP preview for next Wednesday the 25th from 4pm - 8pm. Going to be an awesome day!!! Same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the ghost Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 AP PREVIEW JUNE 1ST!!!!! YAY!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandaman Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Photos of the "Star Tours Galactic Premier" today, courtesy of Attractions Magazine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Thrill Dragster Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Just to let everyone know, Star Tours is open right now at Disneyland and it only has a 45min wait. So if you didn't get an invite to the AP preview and want to avoid opening day/summer crowds get to the park now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatdaddy Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 I guess I can hit the soft open too! Got two AP previews next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The SETGO Guys Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 I have been sent some Video of all the festivities today by Disney! I am going to post it very soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CloneCaptain38 Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 I watched the LIVE webcast today from Disneyland for the ceremony for Star Tours, awesome presentation. I wish I was there, but hopefully sometime this summer I'll find time to visit and ride it. I never rode the original Star Tours, but I am sure this new one is 100x better, I can't wait. I actually recorded the 28 minute presentation using my digital camera off my computer monitor stationary, the quality isn't superb from the original broadcast, but for those who haven't seen it yet, I cut it in two videos, so please enjoy.. I hope these videos are okay to post, if not..a moderator can kindly remove them from this post, and you can basically just go to my youtube page to watch them. www.youtube.com/cloneh38 Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Thrill Dragster Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Here are a few photos from soft opening today. Inside the extended queue for the ride. Star Speeder Hanger. This part of the queue has changed very little. The "Its a Trap" guy is still in the control tower and C3PO and R2D2 still interact with each other pretty much the same before the re fresh. The biggest changes in this part of the queue is the massive HD video display (it is freaking amazing) and the Star Speeder being changed from blue to red. The resolution on this display is un real. Space Cam Next room has changed from the Cargo Bay to Droid Customs. Gone are the baskets that circled over head of guest in the queue. Also gone it the techno/rock music that use to play in this section of the queue. Captain Rex being un packed. Every few seconds you will hear him recite some of the old ride spiel before malfunctioning Baggage scan droid Body Scan Droid. This droid is very similar to Mr. Potato Head at Toy Story Mania in the way he interacts with guests. Other than a slight color scheme change, the loading area remains the same. Pre Show. "Three Stooges" Droids Safety Video. Gone is the lady with weird Mickey Mouse shaped hair. I'm not going to spoil the actual ride but overall it is a HUGE improvement over the original. The guest interaction and random ride programs makes Star Tours a very repeatable attraction. Great ride! Get out and ride it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inukaza Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 ^That's awesome. I'm going to get my chance to ride later today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatdaddy Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 ^^Glad you got good pictures, the ride is pretty awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VandeSte Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 (edited) Great review. I heard from BoingBoing about the TSA checkpoint. Fark has some funny comments about this ride. Edited May 22, 2011 by VandeSte Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c0sterfreek Posted May 22, 2011 Share Posted May 22, 2011 You beat me to it about the soft opening. The ride was badass. I was going to post pictures but you have the same ones up. Star wars freaks will love this new ride! I'm hoping for another soft opening today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COASTER FREAK 11 Posted May 23, 2011 Share Posted May 23, 2011 Here is a video preview of some of the things in the new ride. It has short scenes from through out the ride, I wouldnt consider this a spoiler at all though. From Insidethemagic.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelizeIt Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 Great ride! I rode Star Tours yesterday at Disneyland. They were letting AP holders in, and I only waited about 10 minutes to ride. It exceeded my expectations, what a great job Disney/Lucas did to rehab this aging attraction. This is going to unbelievably popular when it opens, but it will be well worth a long wait in line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbfbest Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Just got back from going on it got on it 4 1/2 times. I really liked it up to when we crashed into Tatooine wich broke the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the ghost Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 SOOOOOO AWESOME TODAY! 5 rides in... but never got Kashyk and maybe never got Millennium Falcon. As of now my favorite combo is Vader-Hoth-Naboo! NABOO RULES! Especially the ending... not giving it away but holy #### it's awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatdaddy Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Yes, Naboo was awesome, especially in the front row. I actually missed my time for the AP preview I won, but they let me go for the evening preview. I think I rode 6 times before the line got a little long, I still don't think I waited more than maybe 20 mins for a ride. Going back next week, hope to get in as many of the variables as I can before it opens the the GP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Rode 6 times yesterday, got every "destination" except Tatooine. Great ride, can't wait to ride again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted June 9, 2011 Share Posted June 9, 2011 My bad if this has been posted already but It's pretty hilarious.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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