There was a great disturbance in the amusement park force this weekend, as Disney revealed that the closing dates for its 20-year-old Star Tours ride would be July 27 (Disneyland) and September 8 (Walt Disney World).
But don’t fret too much, young padawans, as the Star Tours rides are set to be replaced with a much grander, much more modern 3D pod racing version in May 2011.
Still, even though Star Tours was pretty dated, it will be sad to see the original go. Glad I got to experience it once a few years ago before it’s gone for good. [Gadling]
matt
Monday, May 17, 2010 at 11:15 AMNooooooooooooooooo!
Jubbin Grewal
Monday, May 17, 2010 at 12:17 PMI enjoyed it, even last year :)
David Anderton
Monday, May 17, 2010 at 1:58 PMThat sucks donkey dick! Went on it in 2002 and it didn’t seem dated or maybe i’m just nostaligic. But yeh if they make it a pod racing ride with JaJa i !@#$!@#%$$%*#$%#*@$
Simon Reidy
Monday, May 17, 2010 at 2:13 PMShit I didn’t even think of the Jar Jar factor. If it’s pod race that CG tool will have to make an appearance :(
Simon Reidy
Monday, May 17, 2010 at 2:11 PMI have such awesome memories of this ride as a kid. Rode it back in 89 and remember being amazed by the technology and experience. I’m sure it would be pretty funny to ride again now, but I’m sad to hear they’re getting rid of it.
Sam Timmins
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 3:37 AMBring on the Jar-Jar, Darth Maul and Kiddy Greedo costumes! Downgrade the ride into CGI slush!
LUCAS COMMANDS IT!
Rob
Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at 9:52 AMOlder than 20 years. I did star tours in 1986. twas awesome!