Disney just announced their plans to create a ‘Star Wars’ theme park. Here is everything you need to know.
Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that the company will introduce two “Star Wars” themed parks in Disneyland park in Anaheim, California and Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.
“We are creating a jaw-dropping new world that represents our largest single-themed land expansion ever,” Iger said. “These new lands at Disneyland and Walt Disney World will transport guests to a whole new ‘Star Wars’ planet.
Iger said the new areas will be “occupied by many inhabitants; humanoids, aliens and droids … the attractions, the entertainment, everything we create will be part of our storytelling. Nothing will be out of character or stray from the mythology.”
At both parks, there will be a place where fans can “run into all the droids and roaming beasts ‘Star Wars’ is known for,” including characters from other “Star Wars” movies and future sequels.
Disney also released concept art of the new lands which promise to immerse fans in ways never before possible.
1. Major Attractions
According to Disney CEO Bob Iger, the expansion will have two new signature attractions, including a ride where fans can take the controls of the Millennium Falcon “on a customized secret mission,” and an experience that drop attendees into a “a climactic battle between the First Order and the resistance.”
2. Disney is Now Casting
Iger also pointed out that they are “currently casting oles” to staff the new attractions. The partnership between Disney and Lucasfilm dates back to 1987, when the Star Wars Tours first opened at Disneyland.
3. Disney will be adding a new interactive experience
Star Wars Launch Bay will take guests into “Star Wars: The Force Awakens,” with special exhibits and a look behind-the-scenes, including opportunities to visit with new and favorite “Star Wars” characters, and purchase special merchandise and food. Star Wars Launch Bay will be located in the Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and in Tomorrowland at Disneyland park. Star Wars Launch Bay will share the space with the reimagined Super Hero HQ at Disneyland, featuring opportunities to meet and take photos with superheroes like Captain America and Thor, as well as experience the returning Iron Man Tech presented by Stark Industries. Both experiences will be available for guests later this year.
4. Jedi Training Academy Will Get an Update!
The popular Jedi Training Academy will also get an update, including several new characters and a villain to battle from the Disney XD series “Star Wars Rebels.” And a seaonal event called Season of the Force, beginning early 2016, will hit both parks next year. In Tomorrowland at Disneyland, guest will be able to explore the “Star Wars” galaxy with special entertainment throughout the land, along with themed food locations.
5. Space Mountain will be updated with Star Wars attractions
Along with the event, Space Mountain will get a makeover to become Hyperspace Mountain, in which guest will join an X-wing Starfighter battle. And at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, guests will be able to see fireworks set to the music of Star Wars.
Source: Variety
