The Complete History Of Star Tours - The Original Star Wars Ride | Expedition Disneyland/MGM Studios

[@ssgsorrels]

I remeber at the release of the special editions, my dad took me to mgm studios. The cast member playing Han Solo heard my dad say he flew with him. Without missing a beat, he said he knew my dad. They flew together before he met chewie. I was 5. I bought it hook, line and sinker. Once I got older, I recognized it as part of that disney magic. And so this ride is even more special to me

[@Unsupervisedgoat]

That's so awesome!

[@the.jenn.abides]

Not going to lie, that's one of the most awesome stories I've heard.

[@adriangroenewald3825]

That’s so sweet!

[@matthewjosephswift]

This is what makes Disney so amazing, the actors and workers that roam the park are incredible

[@chesterogilvie1393]

Beautiful

[@fifthrider]

Several years ago ( and during a D23 convention ) we went across the street to Disneyland and rode Star Tours. When we entered there was one person from the last group still sitting there, clearly with the permission of the cast members that were with him. We sat down next to him and got ready to ride when I finally recognized him as Anthony Daniels. He said he'd never seen all the variations of the ride until now. I asked him "If you're here, who's flying this thing?"

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

That is amazing!

[@zcanime5997]

Expedition Theme Park DO THE TWEENIES AND BARNEY THEATRE PLEASE! lol

[@RobFuz]

Fifthrider awesome story

[@Pantheragem]

Reminds me of "Superman: The Movie", "If you've got me! Then who's got you!?"

[@N_g_er]

​@@RobFuzit's fake

[@metalmugen]

That little jingle that played before the announcements is engrained in my mind forever.

[@YuukiTakemoto1996]

I love the orchestrated version.

[@AJ17_]

Last time I rode, I got picked to be the rebel spy. I was all “YES!!” & laughed the rest of the ride. In the gift shop after, I found a pin badge that said “I am the Rebel Spy” and had to buy it.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

I want.to be! Grrrr

[@cabooseresurrected5183]

I have a SHIRT that says that.

[@SUMMONER917]

I was the spy once when I was like 7 but I was worried my brothers would bully me for it so for the longest time only me and my mom knew. I should have gotten a pin or shirt. Maybe next time if they still sell them.

[@scotthouston4714]

AJ17 ... Well back in May of 2015. After riding Star Tours for the fifth time, Always the rebel spy was always in the third front seat from the left. When I went for my sixth ride, While I was waiting to be let on, I told the CM operating it that I figured out how the rebel spy was picked, The CM said it was just a coincidence. Then we got loading in and I was way in the back next to the entrance door. When the ride started, I was waiting for the picture of the person in the 3rd seat from the left in the front to show up. But to my surprise my photo appeared. I just hope there are no storm troopers on this youtube site. We might have to move somewhere else. Also back in Oct 2018 when I got back there to Star Tourss again. I told one of the CM operating the ride. That I had been chosen as a spy a long time ago. The CM replied back once a rebel spy always a rebel spy.

[@frankochoa1811]

@@scotthouston4714 Next time, kindly and secretly, ask the CM if you can be the rebel spy. Then, just after you've sat down and put your seat belt on, make a funny face while looking forward. Keep doing the funny face without moving until the CM starts to ask you to pull on the yellow strap. Then you can relax and put on your glasses. May the Force be with you!!

[@seaweedtotter]

I've never been chosen as the rebel spy either, but one year my husband was not only chosen as the rebel spy, but he was also "That Guy" at Monsters Inc in Disney World. Lucky. He happily wore the "I was 'That Guy' at Monsters Inc." sticker. that day.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

He is lucky!

[@SuperEnthused]

@@ExpeditionThemePark Sam your dream come true! Hahaha!

[@YuukiTakemoto1996]

I never was "That Guy," but my friend sent a joke in and they used it in the show. They were the only one to send a joke in, so maybe that's why? (And the joke? The "To-Yoda" joke from the "Yoda Jokes" episode of Game Grumps' Super Mario Maker playthrough.)

[@sinclair147]

I was ridding Star Tours this year, it was great! Oh, I nearly forgot. I was the rebel spy, and as Yoda pointed at me he was pointing at everyone else sitting in the ride. It`s in 3D so he points at anyone who is looking at him, very clever stuff. I also got on the Smugglers Run, now that was ok but I think Star Tours was much better. Feb 12 to Feb 26 2020 was a great holiday, I will return in the near future. Before I go, the best ride was Rise of the Resistance, we waited all day but boy was it worth it! FANTASTIC, but blink and you will miss it, so much to take in but what a ride! Cheers Disney for a great 2 week holiday!

[@Clay3613]

I hope good 70mm prints of the original ride film still exist.

[@Shinsay]

I remember when I was selected to be the Rebel spy. In my beanie which has an Imperial Cog on it. And my Darth Vader scarf. And Star Wars lanyard with only Stormtrooper and Vader pins on it. ....slightly awkward.

[@SubZeroYT]

Yikes

[@jennycraigadventures3314]

Nah, you were DEEP undercover!

[@YuukiTakemoto1996]

I was wearing a Star Wars T-shirt from the 80s I bought on eBay.

[@rattyeely]

That's so funny to imagine in-universe. "No I'm not a rebel spy, look at my Darth Vader scarf"

[@WookieeMonster1]

I remember the opening weekend at Disneyland. We missed all the opening ceremony & show on Friday, but we got there bright and early on Saturday. Still have the special watches they were handing out for the launch. Rode Star Tours twice that day (the line was basically Main Street). We went home, and came back the next day (the wristbands you got allowed you to come and go during the weekend), and hit the other rides. Pretty much everything else was a walk-on, as everyone was in line for Star Tours. Good times!

[@TheStewie00008]

Thanks for this history! My favorite ride as a kid 15 years ago was Star Tours in Disneyland. I loved the ride, but the most memorable to me was the queue. Seeing the Starspeeder and R2-D2 and C3PO really felt like I was in a terminal about to travel in space. I can even remember the smell of boarding the Starspeeder. This ride inspired me so much so that I’m pursuing a career as a pilot. It’s the closest I can get to living out that childhood memory. I’ll be visiting a lot more terminals pretty soon! Hoping one day that they are in space.

[@ChristopherSadlowski]

Please don't fly your plane like these droids fly their ship. 🤣

[@TheStewie00008]

@@ChristopherSadlowski I’ll try not to! But how else am I supposed to “live out that childhood memory?” 😂 I’m kidding

[@DrewberTravels]

That rap was entirely too fresh...

[@YuukiTakemoto1996]

At least it wasn't Gizmo the singing calculator (IYKYK)

[@stackthatartpaper]

This is one of the best edited, most informative, and entertaining videos I’ve seen on KZbin.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Thank you so much

[@Backroad_Junkie]

27:58 Hey! That's Dave Filoni to the left of Iger. So he helped put together Star Tours - The Adventures Continue? I was totally impressed with the attraction. The video was tack sharp, and the movement base was perfectly timed to the video. Pay attention to the video above the doors while you're waiting in line. It's important to the story, lol... There might be 54 different combinations, but realistically, you can see all the beginning, middle and ending segments in around 7 or 8 rides.

[@PappyGilmore]

Aww, come on, "The Cat from Outer Space" is pure gold!

[@MetropolisKid]

i took my family to disneyland this past february before the pandemic and closure and all of this craziness. and one thing i will now cherish forever is the fact that my 7 year old daughter was finally able to get on and she herself exclaimed that it is her favorite ride. circle of life man.

[@lohphat]

I remember the opening day 24Hr party. It was a blast especially when it was back in the days Videopolis was swinging.

[@brettbarnett3465]

The first time I rode the new Star Tours I was picked to be the rebel spy. My mom and I were laughing our butts off as my picture appeared on the secondary screen

[@TDM1138]

Darn, that Lucas quote about loving working with Disney stings a bit knowing how he feels these days.

[@codyt821]

Damn, I didnt even think about that. It's crazy these days how similar Disney is to the damn empire 😂 I think Walt would be ashamed of how disney handles some things these days

[@YuukiTakemoto1996]

​@@codyt821 That's why I like WB better. I only like Tomorrowland out of the Magic Kingdom... never rode Haunted Mansion as my parents and I just didn't care... I did ride Pirates though. I don't even remember if we rode Peter Pan or not.

[@TrojTV]

Finally someone addressing the Rex-issue and Starspeeder numbering that has seem to be lost over the last few year. Good job, nice history video!

[@garrettcarter5622]

Friggin' Filoni was there for 2.0's unveiling? F**kin' Nice.

[@robertdowneyjrscreaming7641]

I hold this ride so dearly to my heart. I remember as a child my dad would take me every time we went to MGM studios. Although he had extreme motion sickness he always went, he is such an amazing and selfless person who always put family first even if it was just (When I was child he always hid it or maybe i was not observant with his 10 minute puking session afterwards). Star wars was such an important part of my childhood and made many memories with my dad. Coming back from MGM today after getting off the new Rise of Skywalker version of this ride with my dad reminds me of such earlier memories. This ride still holds up to other star wars rides and has come so far!

[@dansaikyo6664]

1. Who gives your videos thumbs down? Even if someone didn't like it, WTF is in it that could warrant a downvote? 2. 17:36 9/10 (voice alone already = 20/10, so combined = over 9000/10)

[@MrLuckyAndrew]

omg thank you so much for this segment, and providing the behind the scene videos of the ride simulator, I may have nerded out for a bit at 8:40 and 10:09 what a machine!

[@PetePuebla]

The best thing about Star Tours is that it's easy to update and they could keep it updated and put a new coat of paint on it quite frequently. There are also a lot of other options and features that they could add or change to Star tours.

[@colliric]

The problem with this is obvious though, the ride experience being different means it's almost impossible to get a sense of nostalgia for it because you know you won't get the same experience you got the last time.

[@SalivatingSteve]

I’ve been selected as the rebel spy once. When I was last at Disneyland, they had Star Tours in 2 configurations. The simulators on the left side were set to the 2011 randomized ride films, which I prefer. The simulators on the right were set to always show the Force Awakens and Last Jedi parts with Kylo Ren in the beginning. They’ll probably change them all to feature the new Rise Of Skywalker segment next week because it helps them promote the film.

[@allybrosky3062]

I recently found your channel and I'm thoroughly enjoying everything you've put out. I am also a former cast member who worked at Studios from 05 to 11. This video was so good! When you mentioned star wars weekends I was in total agreement they should bring it back. I worked ssw in 05 and 06 as friends with Queen Amidala. Where and when did you work as a cast member?

[@christinehorror8178]

One of my fav rides. I miss the old ride but do love the updates. Star wars and Disney are an awesome combo! I've rode this ride every time I go to dland and never had a bad experience! Can't wait to see where the ride goes in the future. I don't see galaxy edge affecting it.. it's popular and it's great!

[@CVerse]

I was born in 2000 but was lucky enough to go on the original before it was replaced by The Adventure Continues. I still have an original Starspeeder 3000 toy in my room, right next to my huge Starspeeder 1000 toy

[@k1productions87]

At first I thought you said you were born in a Starspeeder 2000 LOL

[@EmeraldVideosNL]

Good to learn what the original ride was about. Disney paris' droid pilot only spoke French, I didn't even catch that his name was Rex. XD

[@SaturnCanuck]

Thanks for this video. I enjoy these histories and especially this one as Star Tours (whatever version) has always been one of my favourites. But, a double wammy for me as being born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, I rode “Tour of the Universe” many, many times. Thanks for including its history as this was The First of its kind. However, the effects - and the entire ride itself - were designed and accomplished by Douglas Trumball and not ILM. Perhaps in the future you can do an entire, separate video of “Tour of the Universe”.

[@musicsfan1]

Both of those rides mentioned in the begining sound amazing. With all the new space I would hope that they would add them in. I am also upset thag the so far only time I have been to disney parks was decades ago and my parents were not into star wars at all so we walked right past.

[@markgraham2312]

Other than the rap, that was an excellent piece! Great work!!!

[@brycevo]

Thank the Maker for this awesome episode. I still miss that RX Droid. May the Force be with you, Always.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Thank you!

[@carminecdinoproductions]

Bryce McKenzie Same!

[@tertiary7]

"Tomorrowland, a little less than it could have been." - George Lucas

[@nicolasrage666]

The OG Star Tours will always be my favorite. Practical effects shot near seamlessly, so brilliantly crafted. The updated versions are incredible too. The first time I rode them since the update was Crait, just days before the opening of The Last Jedi. When the Battle of Crait happened in the movie I was immediately taken aback. My 3 year old son is big enough to ride this and the Galaxy's Edge rides now so we will be excited to attend the Disney Star Wars After Dark event next year.

[@blythethefitnesscoach1892]

30:07 LOL Ok. That got me. I love star tours.

[@trailerwookie]

I rode Star Tours multiple times in one day in Disney World about 6 years ago. I was the random Rebel Spy 5 times, including twice in a row. On my last ride, I said that if I was the Rebel Spy one more time, I would go buy a Rebel Spy t-shirt after the ride. Guess what? I had to buy the t-shirt!

[@robertdowneyjrscreaming7641]

Michael I. In my ten years of going on this ride which means i have rode this about 100 times i have only been the spy once. That was today.

[@YuukiTakemoto1996]

I was the spy in 2019!

[@soundguyor]

Holy Moses! a clean-shaven George Lucus @ 6:00.

[@HawthornHawk]

There is an episode of the great animated series “Star Wars: Rebels” where Paul Reubens plays a pilot droid similar to REX as a nod to Star Tours.

[@mistermadmachine6311]

HawthornHawk 😨pee wee herman did that

[@LextheRobot]

@@mistermadmachine6311 Paul Reubens is Pee-Wee Herman's real name.

[@TherealRNOwwfpooh]

@@LextheRobot Yep. You can even hear Pee-Wee's signature laugh through REX's original dialog.

[@YuukiTakemoto1996]

​@@TherealRNOwwfpooh Eminem also parodied it in Just Lose It, which is why Rex's favourite artist is Eminem in my headcanon!

[@joelcoulon]

This is by far one of my favourite simulation rides of all time

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Agreed

[@arthurp-er1yz]

I must comment, this attraction,"Did not need, a special ceremony", as a "hopes to attract the public". The ride, spoke for itself in how Fun it is". I remember taking my family to Disneyland within 2 months of its opening. Most of not everyone, would exit "Star Tours" applauding the experience. This ride was so fun, there were an avg. Of 2.5-3.0 hr lines. Luckily, wifey and i had "baby switch passes" for front of the line! Haha. Capt. E-O (Micheal Jackson's 3-D film was really really good as well. I continue to love Disneyland, and it rubbed off on my kids.

[@rjkral]

Fantastic history so well presented, Expedition!! I agree Star Tours is more exciting in some ways than Smugglers Run. At least that’s how I feel about it, as much as I love walking through the Falcon before that new ride. The recent 2019 extra scene is stunning on Star Tours, based on Rise if Skywalker and the new Star Destroyer fleet. However here’s a thought, for me, and also my son, the story and thrill and FLOW of the original film on the original STAR TOURS is far superior. It builds and builds then when you leave you’re just so invigorated as you walk out to the main theme and throne room music. As much as it’s great having the new multiple possibilities for re-ride-ability, the escalating non stop mountain action and tension and pure thrill of the original was perfect, as a ride experience and dramatic experience too. The new experience starts and stops with that mid-way point hologram, to us the figures talking to us at he start and middle take away from the illusion (just too difficult to believe rather than actual spectacular scenes on screen instead). Although the midway point now offers a chance for the system to change what is next on screen, the original just had much better shape in terms of ride experience that built the thrill non stop. And the iconic trench scene...we ALL always wanted to do that!!! Didn’t care about seeing a different scene because that was THE reason to re-ride:) Of course being older I thought well I’m biased toward the original trilogy etc, but interestingly my young son much preferred the old star tours, to the point he chooses not to ride the new one having tried it a few times. Anyway, as mentioned the new footage is spectacular, and folks were having a BLAST on the ride last I went late 2019. Just some thoughts on some of the differences:)

[@KnowNothingNerd]

Enjoyed this, but the Last Tour to Endor special event was August 14th, 2010, not October.

[@DragonFangX]

I do sort of hope they can someday move Star Tours to Galaxy's Edge. Consolidate all the Star Wars themed attractions in to one area. Either that or find a way to rebuild the People Mover to go from Tomorrowland to Galaxy's Edge in Disneyland's case. While I think it might not be possible at Disneyland with out some clever puzzle work, Disney World seems a bit easier... though I hope removing Muppet Vision isn't necessary...

[@Maniac536]

If it makes u feel any better they did reprogram star tours’s video to land on galaxy’s edge. They also had a starspeeder in the background on the ride video for the falcon ride

[@Coastersguy]

It will probably stay at Hollywood studios because it’s so close to GE, but I think it’ll be taken out of Disneyland when the new Tomorrowland remodel comes within the next decade. It’ll cost disney an insane amount of money to move all of star tours over to GE, but there is a space to the backside of the land near toontown where they could move it but I’d rather see a new GE E-ticket or sit down restaurant in that spot.

[@Coastersguy]

@bigevilworldwide1 The land is in need of a refurb but I wouldn't go so much to say its trash. The Peoplemover was something that gave the land kinetic energy. It was something that people could ride and sit and enjoy seeing all of the land's attractions. The Peoplemover in MK is near my top ten rides at WDW because it brings wonder to the land. If you say it wasn't a "ride", would you say Rocket Rods was?

[@invaderpez12]

The only issue witu moving it into GE is that they would have to remove a lot of the scenes that me and a lot of people already grew to like. I know Disney is about change and ST has already changed a lot, but man theres so many scenes that I get excited to see since I'm nostalgic.

[@SirBlackReeds]

It's never going to happen. The potential damage that could be caused is too great. Plus, they were lucky to have gotten the vehicles in without a hitch the first time.

[@brerkris]

This was my favorite ride at (then) MGM Studios! I can't even begin to describe the happiness and thrill of riding this as a kid!

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

It is such a good ride!

[@Pantheragem]

I was the rebel spy the first time I ever went on the new version. I wish the ride wasn't so frequently locked to the sequel trilogy content these days.

[@katmurray2980]

Pantheragem I went there this week and it was all the same sequence. I’m assuming cause it’s new. Still star tours is one ride everyone loves so we rode it 6 times.

[@NeonGhostin]

36:40 I'm concerned for the future of star tours at Disneyland and world as well. It may be some time, but I can see both getting demolished or re-themed to something else. Which sucks because as a kid I got to ride the original, then this summer I got to take my kids on the new version (Which they enjoyed). It'll be hard on the heart to see it go, but won't be surprising either when it's announced.

[@stephensworldofadventure]

Absolutely loved it. Anything Star Wars and I'm there lol

[@ellee8459]

Thank you for making this vid. Always good to see your vids & this one with a glimpse of Super Enthus was Fabulous, Thank you for that. As well as your humor added to your video. 👏👏👏👍

[@KatrinaLawrence]

I just went to Disneyland Paris for the 1st time this summer and absolutely loved Star Tours! I didn't realise it was this old - I thought it was new since Disney bought the IP. I was lucky my first ride was in English so I understood it. The French version wasn't as enjoyable. Hope I get to ride it in the US one day. Are you going to do a video on Hyperspace Mountain also? That was another of my favourites. Never been on anything like it before!

[@JohnDoe-wh6dd]

16:38 I like how you kept that clean and said Paul Reubens was “best known” for his role as Peewee Hermon.

[@HardPourCorn]

No one would have cared if he was just some dude with his pants down. It was being PeeWee that made it a huge deal. 😂

[@Spedatr0n]

I remember going on this ride as well as fighting Darth Vader when I was little! It was amazing!

[@janetplanet4595]

they should do a special event where they convert one of the simulators to the old ride though that may be costly I'm not sure but it seems they'd be able to do it as fast as they did the cbj layovers

[@finnw6813]

Cbj?

[@rolfathan]

I cannot fathom why Smuggler's Run isn't exactly the same with the random locations. It's a flight simulator, and in the case of Smuggler's Run, it'actually a video game being rendered in real time using Unreal Engine. It would make even MORE sense for it to be able to go to different planets, or even take different courses depending on input from the riders, but no, it's the same exact experience every time. Even the story they tell outside could work for any planet. You're told you need to collect coaxium. It doesn't say "On this planet, from this character." And frankly, it could work for any timeframe where Hondo and Chewbacca are both alive.

[@katmurray2980]

Rolfathan i think what your saying will come true in time. They probably will add variations instead of adding a new ride when popularity in galaxy’s edge goes away.

[@jimmymelendez1836]

Gosh, I think I went to the Star Tours ride. Probably during Spring break '93. Who knew Rex was voiced by Pee Wee Herman himself, Paul Rubens.

[@idunnobutyay2520]

This might be controversial, but if there were some scenes from The Mandalorian in Star Tours, it would be pretty exciting.

[@LextheRobot]

Which source video is used at 13:27, I'd like to see more of that. (I'm one of the other folks listed among the source vids.)

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

I believe.its one of the old commercials or promos.i acquired

[@zandresteven7983]

@12:40 you can see an airmen in line.Wore his uniform to get some perks. I know i would.

[@1heKing]

Disney's cool like that with the military, its awesome!

[@thejediguy3362]

Bro, Will Smith looked like the OG Buzz Lightyear!

[@YuukiTakemoto1996]

Has Buzz Lightyear slapped anyone?

[@badbilly1083]

Who is the referenced "star destroyer" at 17:36? I don't recognize either of them.

[@Maniac536]

It’s a Rise of the Resistance ride gag

[@rattyeely]

The fact that there are so many different ride paths is what makes this the ultimate simulator ride for me. You can ride it over and over and still get a new experience every time, I'd love to see other simulators take advantage of the technology like that. It also offers way more iconic Star Wars characters than anything in Galaxy's Edge. Galaxy's Edge has almost no main characters in it except for Kylo Ren

[@Cutelatinguy2]

OMG, that Fresh Prince segment! LOL

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

I watched it so many times!

[@abbysmith5382]

at our very first time in the parks in 2007, my brother and dad happened to be in the same row as darth vader & a whole posse of stormtroopers. my brother was 6 at the time, and it absolutely blew his mind. it was even more magical for my dad - he talks about it every time we visit. i was too young to have ridden with them but i wish i could have experienced that magical moment!

[@YuukiTakemoto1996]

Was this DL or WDW? I remember I rode a teacup ride with Alice at WDW in 2001.

[@GamingMuchTerry]

HOW DARE YOU?!? Return to Oz is one of my favourite movies of all time! I even wrote character's into my book! :)

[@elmantishrimp1689]

I liked smugglers run but star tours is iconic

[@edvaira6891]

I really hope they just keep Star Tours the same!

[@theappmaster3422]

edvaira6891 hate to break it to you. They completely changed it. Rex is retired.

[@acowwithlegs]

The guy said they were only playing one film. The ride had a 5 minute wait and I wanted to keep riding. Wow... And I hope they put star tours in galaxys edge.

[@OktaviaVon]

37:00 me every December trying to mind my own business but a starwars movie comes out..

[@chriskeeling5188]

Top quality trip down memory lane again, a lot of work went in to this, cheers man.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Thank you!

[@PixelsLtd]

Great video! Star Tours is still my favourite Disney ride, and Rex my favourite Star Wars droid. I'm really hoping one day we are allowed a high quality version of the original ride film.

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Rex is just the best!

[@PixelsLtd]

@@YuukiTakemoto1996 I did exactly the same! Now I look out for any merch or anything with Rex on. The Kenner figure was the first thing I got from ebay :)

[@jermainewilliams7108]

I went to this with my college friends back in 1996 when it was at Granada Studios Tours Manchester 🇬🇧

[@lukegreen5341]

I'm A Huge Star Wars Fan. May The Force Be With You. Merry Christmas Expedition Theme Park Mate. X

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Merry Christmas Like!

[@carminecdinoproductions]

Luke Green Merry Force Be With You!

[@texaspoontappa9653]

Weird how a big portion Will Smith Disneyland rap made it to the Star Tours video 😂

[@spam7149]

25:05 "WE FORGOT TO PULL OUT R-3X"

[@robertdowneyjrscreaming7641]

Rex, gone but not forgotten

[@MattsGeekCorner]

Great video man. I can't wait to go back to Disneyland.

[@alaskanbltundra]

I just adore Anthony Daniels so much

[@world_production]

I was the last person to ride Star Tour in Disneyland Paris (I didn’t know they closed the other ones so early) ! I guess I’m the last person in the world to ride the original Star Tour ! I remember the day when I learned it was going to be closed so I spent an entire day just going on Star Tour again and again to the point that they where supposed to close it but the staff (who where also fans) decided to let me rid it after it was closed (it was funny having the shuttle just for me and my dad), they even showed me the backstage after ! It was really awesome !

[@benwilson2225]

Love this video Sam 😊. Loved this ride since I first rode it in 1998, one of my favourites. Still has an old skool star wars feel 👍😎

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Thenk you Ben!

[@is0man1]

was the best ride i went on in my 1995 trip to Florida.

[@adamsmith5151]

14:00 OMG George! WTF is up with your beard?! LMAO

[@burneyboys02]

17:58 To Quote Some Jerk with a Camera: "WHY THE HELL IS THERE'S A THIRD DEATH STAR!?!

[@CloveCoast]

i saw it twice, loved it

[@craigs1266]

Great video

[@michpitt42]

My 1st visit to WDW was 1976! I was 5, but I remember the Bicentennial parade!

[@michpitt42]

I 1st experienced Star Tours in Disneyland 2004.

[@michpitt42]

Also, I remember the Black Hole movie!

[@YuukiTakemoto1996]

Do you remember the Snow White ride?

[@michpitt42]

Yes!

[@YuukiTakemoto1996]

@@michpitt42 Do you remember the strobe room at the end?

[@rct3isepic]

Hot take, but I think that Star Tours should be moved INTO Galaxy’s Edge. It’s already seen that there is a place for star tours on Batuu from the ending of one of the ride films to the presence of a star speeder in smugglers run. So I feel like that can justify putting it over there and also we could have new experiences in the buildings it currently occupies

[@CoreyMarinoGames]

Last time I rode Star Tours 2017, I kept getting the Naboo scene, but one time actually hit the gungan that normally ducks in the beginning. I thought that was really cool that each planet can have multiple versions within, but don't hear anyone talk about these slight differences.

[@prismstudios001]

Dear Atari, Your logo has been modded for Star Tours.....

[@rmannayr2129]

LOL THAT RAP!

[@zach1810]

I just was on this ride at Disneyland Paris. I hadn't ridden this ride since the original in the late 1990's in California. It was huge improvement, and I enjoyed it. Seems the Star Speeder 1000 is a little out of place since everything takes place around the new movies, and ends at Batuu. A slight retooling of this ride to have the Star Speeder 3000 or 4000 keeping C-3P0 would make it even better. Having it in Galaxies Edge when you get off the ride would make it perfect. It truly has come a long way, and I feel is here to stay, at least for now.

[@williamspendlove]

Lord, thank you for taking away Will Smith's desire to rap...

[@YuukiTakemoto1996]

But you didn't take away his desire to slap.

[@mevans4953]

I love how Florida always gets the finished better version over Cali.

[@redfive1300]

13:49 Dat Eisner freeze frame tho. 🤣🤣🤣

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Oops :D

[@sailormann1]

Great video!!

[@operatormook1623]

When i went to europe (in africa there is no disneyland) i went on this it was at first scary but the disney magic began to show as i grew up on how well the ride was designed

[@estebanavelar4118]

Original Star Tours was ***PERFECT*** and nothing beats using models for making movies (CGI is not the same!). Probably the best improvement in ADV CONT is the line having space port security droids instead of manufacturing ones, but both scenarios get you in-universe effectively.

[@PetePuebla]

Start Taurus is one of those Legacy rides that's going to be around for a very long time.

[@ChristopherSadlowski]

When I was a kid I got lucky and the line was very short on this. The ride attendant was really nice and let me ride this 3 times in a row. Needless to say I was one very dizzy kid by the end of that third ride! I did manage to avoid throwing up though...

[@AverytheCubanAmerican]

Light speed? We need ludicrous speed

[@ExpeditionThemePark]

Long long time ago!

[@quinnzykir]

WE HAVE TO SLOW DOWN FIRST

[@GTMGUNN]

@@quinnzykir have we gone plaid yet?

[@SuperEnthused]

The radar appears to be..... jammed!

[@quinnzykir]

Super Enthused Would I lieeeeee >_>

[@StealTheSun1985]

Mind blown... The Sith planet of Exegol featured in RISE OF SKYWALKER is the phonetic pronunciation of a portion of “George Lucas” spelled individually backwards! Exegol sounds just like “egroEG SACUL”. Oh my god.