Before Disney took over star Wars, The two brands began their courtship over a car ride. star tour Opened in 1987 and until now Many new upgrades and additions over the years. This week for that force season event, Disney has delivered another refresher. And this time, for the first time, it’s with characters from Disney+.
So, starting today, if you are at Disneyland, Walt Disney World, or Disneyland Paris, star tour Now the next character appears. Ahsoka, Andor and mandalorian. But what’s new? How does it work? io9 was one of a group of journalists invited by Disney to an early screening of the new film. star tour Since we are at Disneyland in Anaheim, let me explain.
how many new star tour Is there a location?
You might have assumed otherwise, but only one new complete planet was added. star tour This time from Seatos. Ahsoka. But there are three different variations. One featuring Ahsoka (with Rosario Dawson reprising the role), one with Cassian Andor (with Diego Luna reprising his role), and one featuring both the Mandalorian and Grogu.
What can happen with a new product? star tour?
So, you get on and start to leave the space station. Here’s where you’ll potentially see the first new changes: In the past, riders typically millennium falcon That’s where the ship was sitting when it was stopped by Darth Vader, Kylo Ren, or a probe droid. And while the chances of that happening are still higher than not, if you do see a new ship out there, you’ll know exactly where you’ll be going with this special ship.
Yes, in some star tour Not only is the ride Ahsoka Tano’s T-6 Jedi Shuttle in the first scene, but Ahsoka herself can be seen in the frame. When she spots a Rebel spy while chatting with Stormtroopers, Ahsoka turns on her lightsaber and battles the troopers before jumping into the ship.
When you see it, you can impress your friends and tell them what will happen next. After visiting one of the many planets I’ve been on rides before (I did it twice on Friday and both times I was podracing on Tatooine). Episode 1), then you will receive one of three new transfers. However, if you obtained Ahsoka’s ship initially, you are guaranteed to obtain Ahsoka at this moment as well. She’ll be happy to say “hello” to C-3PO and see her friend R2-D2 again. She then asks you to bring him a very important person: a rebel spy. As she speaks, we see Chopper and Huyang engaging in shenanigans in the background.
What are the other two transmissions?
These transfers are part of this new feature. star tour That would be the most random. If you don’t get Ahsoka, you might as well get the Mandalorian and Grogu. Grogu is eating one of his frogs while Mando (who I don’t think is Pedro Pascal, but asked Disney to confirm) talks about dangerous missions and fights. Then he spits it out and floats towards your face in 3D. It’s super cute and funny, and when the one-eyed creature gets close enough to almost touch it, Grogu sucks him back in. Mando says “This is how it is” and you move on to the final part of the mission.
Note: Unfortunately we haven’t seen Cassian’s transmission, but from what we’ve heard, it’s intentionally very tonally different from the other two. Ahsoka is kind, Mando is funny, but Cassian is mysterious. He comes out in a hood, hides in the shadows, and then reveals himself to the audience, asking the spy for help. The key is that each one feels completely unique.
What happens in Seatos?
No matter what transmission you receive, everything is the same after that. star tour We leave for Seatos, the planet from the last episode. Ahsoka This is where the showdown with Thrawn takes place. You arrive in some kind of shadow, but emerge from the clouds flying amongst the majestic Purgil (aka space whales). Ahsoka welcomes you on her side monitor and asks for her help against her two ships attacking her. R2 is happy to do so. You fly up and down along the Purrgil’s back, weaving in and out of its fins and at one point almost getting sucked in and eating it. Finally, there’s the perfect moment where R2 lands the perfect shot and uses it to save the situation. Ashoka says thank you. He returned home after saying a special goodbye to his old friend R2.
Is there anything new added? star tour good?
Yes No. That’s right. Because you can sit down and experience new works at any time. star Wars, which is a good thing, especially for a vehicle that has been on the road for nearly 40 years. But do you think Seatos as a planet is one of the better destinations for travel? no. In fact, it might be one of my least favorites. There’s a huge lack of drama compared to, say, Geonosis, Coruscant, or Naboo. But Ahsoka is great and it’s fun to follow the other ships.
Oh, and the new transmission (at least what we saw) is amazing. It is much more detailed and colorful than its predecessor.
How long will the new vehicle service last?
For those who ride for a “limited time only” star tour Each time you will receive a new planet, Seatos, and one of the new transmissions. It’s unclear whether that will be through a Season of the Force event or not, and Disney won’t reveal any specifics. It might be a park-to-park decision. But if you keep going, at least for a few weeks or months. star tourYou will receive new content.
Then, eventually, three new transmissions and one new planet will be inserted into the ride’s randomizer. This brings the number of possible combinations up to over 250.
Why use Seatos over others?
Thanks to Disney+ over the past few years. star Wars We’ve seen more new planets, characters, and creatures than ever before. So why do we need Seatos and Purrgil? Well, one of them is Tom Fitzgerald. star tour‘The first Imagineers who worked on this said all they had to do was select a planet that was different from all the others. patent. Maybe it’s a color, or maybe in this case a unique creature. So when you pick up Seatos, you not only get to see these huge new and unique creatures, but you also get to ride them and perform moves you’ve never done before. This is how we get our first barrel roll. star tour As well as a sequence he calls a “spin ski run.”
How long did the new upgrade take?
Fitzgerald said he and his team first started working on these new additions between 18 months and two years ago.
Can I get this treatment in another vehicle?
After Disney acquired Lucasfilm in 2012 star tour It is updated approximately every 2-3 years. This is the first update since 2019, so I’m curious to see what’s next. And, will it? star tour?
When Galaxy’s Edge opened in 2019, Disney said: millennium falcon ride, smuggler runIt was designed in a similar way. star tour The actual visuals of the ride may change to take passengers on a new adventure. But now the trip has been the same for five years. Can change come? Unfortunately, no one from Imagineering or Lucasfilm has commented, confirmed or denied. But I pointed the finger.
that much Ahsoka, Andor, Mandalorian More details Star Tours: The Adventure Continues It is currently running at Disneyland, Hollywood Studios and Disneyland Paris as part of the Season of the Force event. More details on this Check out this link:
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