Disney's Star Wars Land: 10 Dream Attractions Fans Need To See
It's a beautiful time to be a Star Wars fan.
Not only did The Force Awakens kick off the beginning of a new trilogy, it also seriously reignited fans' love for Star Wars as a whole, as well as introducing new fans into an amazing realm of cinema. We're currently set to see multiple standalone spin-off films (including one about a young Han Solo!), but films can only take the imagination so far.
For a long time now the world has wondered what a full-blown Star Wars theme park might be like. We got a taste with Disney's Star Tours ride, but now we're getting something even better: Star Wars Land.
Encompassing a massive fourteen acres, Star Wars Land has begun construction and will reintroduce the franchise in a way never seen before, allowing fans to physically experience their favourite Star Wars moments.
With Star Wars being the enormous franchise that it is, there's a huge amount of opportunity for amazing attractions. Having waited so long for something like this, here are ten dream attractions fans need to see happen.
10. The Millennium Falcon Experience
At present, the best Star Wars ride in existence is probably Star Tours, a motion simulator attraction that debuted in 1987. Since then, the ride has undergone various improvements and upgrades. In essence, it involves being guided through the galaxy by C-3PO, with the action taking place on-screen while moving seats and vivid surround sound give the impression of actual movement.
Simulation rides are incredibly popular at theme parks, because they take up a relatively low amount of space and are much cheaper to construct than a traditional roller-coaster. Star Wars Land is a brilliant opportunity, then, to tackle the motion simulator using modern technology. And what better way to do this than by using the ship known for its ability to travel huge distances over a short amount of time?
Much of the appeal of modern simulators is the exterior aesthetic, as it contributes to the overall immersion of the experience. Having a Millennium Falcon motion simulator taking place inside an actual replica of the Falcon would be incredible. Imagine a chase akin to the Tie Fighter sequence near the start of The Force Awakens, ducking and diving through an Imperial Star Destroyer. The potential is absolutely huge.