Disney to open ‘Star Wars’ theme parks
A galaxy far, far away is now closer than you'd think.
Disney has announced it is building two huge "Stars Wars" attractions at Disneyland, California, and at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.
Model of the Star Wars' Millennium Falcon
Visitors will be able to fly in a Millennium Falcon – one of the signature attractions – drink at a Mos Eisley-style cantina, and get stuck into an epic battle between the First Order and the Resistance.
With a goal to be every bit as thrilling as the films, each of the 14-acre immersive lands will be staffed by droids, fantastic roaming beasts and other inhabitants of the "Star Wars" worlds. The jaw-dropping new world will transport guests to a never-before-seen planet, a remote trading port and one of the last stops before wild space.
Interior of the Millennium Falcon
Said Disney CEO Bob Iger,
“It's Disney's largest, single-themed land expansion ever."
Sadly no timetable has been announced for completion of the new sites, so don't don your Jedi robes just yet.
Star Wars Episode One village in Tunisia
Eager fans can console themselves with separate "Star Wars" attractions appearing in Disney's parks later this year, to coincide with the release of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."
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"The Force Awakens" Star Wars exhibit in the US
Since 1987, Disney parks have only had the Star Tours ride as their "Star Wars" themed attraction, and even that will be getting a facelift to reflect the new characters and worlds from December's "Star Wars: The Force Awakens."
Sleeping Beauty castle in Disneyland, California (US)
Disney will also be adding the interactive Star Wars Launch Bay and introducing a new seasonal event, Season of the Force, which will update Space Mountain to become Hyperspace Mountain where guests will participate in an X-Wing battle.
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