Yesterworld: A Star Tours Story - The History of Disney’s Abandoned Star Wars Attraction

Explore the history of Disney’s Star Tours and how it became Star Tours The Adventures Continue. We also explore the unrealized & cancelled versions of one of the Disney parks most beloved Star Wars attraction!
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[@0mikr0n]

Something I've never seen anyone cover about the atmosphere of this attraction: The air conditioning. Despite how packed this place is, its thematic temperature control is *on point.* It's cool in the concourse, slightly warm in the robot repair shop, and chilly in the boarding ramp room. What I remember most about this attraction (other than the ride itself) was the clean smell of the cool air in the boarding room while watching the monitor above the door. I really miss the old Star Tours.

[@robbbieraphaelday999]

Yeah and despite how cheesy those videos from the eighties we're, in that environment they some how felt futuristic to me as a kid in the 2000s. I absolutely remember there being a distinct smell in each of those rooms too but it may have just been the temperature

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

I remember that smell.....but then I let out a nauseous fart. Then Star Tours suddenly changed and smelt like burnt plastic and rotten lunch meat.

[@MrMmnngghh]

@@flightofthebumblebee9529 Burnt plastic and rotten lunch meat...you had McDonald's eh

[@doctoradventure413]

I'm glad they still use Rex by having him as the DJ in the cantina and having him malfunction and spew lines from Star Tours

[@bellarviera13]

Yeah can't wait for Galaxy's Edge

[@mysteriousbigiron2588]

i h.a.t.e. Pee wee Ernest is much better!

[@AbsolXGuardian]

He's also canonically in Star Wars Rebels. The pilot of the commercial transit ship in the first episode (if you don't count the special) Droids in Distress is DJ Rex. Star Tours is the equivalent of an airliner in universe.

[@dotsubmcdoodle2959]

Saame! I freaked when I noticed him because I knew nothing about the new park area, he's precious as heck (even though his voice is a sex offender) and I was so happy to see him being used still.

[@YuukiTakemoto1996]

​@@dotsubmcdoodle2959 Rex is precious indeed!!

[@BennetSurf]

This video is incredible! I'm just going to add a couple little tid-bits: 1. The Lucas quote "A special effect without a story is a pretty dull thing" was lifted from his interview in the 1983 documentary "From Star Wars To Jedi: The Making of a Saga" 2. The little gremlin seated in the safety belt video is "Teek", from the 1985 TV-movie "Ewoks: The Battle For Endor" 3. When RX-24 says "I meant to do that"..he's repeating one of Pee-Wee Herman's catch-phrases that audiences of the day would have recognized 4. When the Rebel pilot says "Red-24, follow me", Rex ("RX-24") thinks he's referring to HIM which explains why he follows him into the trench.

[@chileanyways196]

Wow

[@lanceturley7745]

Mickey's voice sounds really off during that ribbon cutting ceremony. Like they couldn't find the actual voice actor, and just grabbed some random Disneyland cast member to do it instead.

[@115DELDE]

the original voice actor was Walt Disney, and many of his cartoons were still voiced by him.

[@lanceturley7745]

@@115DELDE I didn't say they needed Walt Disney, just someone who could do it right. Besides, Wayne Allwine would have been the official voice at that time.

[@115DELDE]

@@lanceturley7745 True, the parks could have done better, even I knew the tone was off. Maybe the voice actor at the time couldnt record the lines, or maybe disney wanted to cheap. Also, I didnt say Disney needed Walt back :p

[@otaking3582]

I'm not sure whether it's better or worse than Tony Anselmo voicing Donald in Kingdom Hearts III like he's constantly dying...

[@AMileFromTheMoon]

@@115DELDE time to revive him from the dead

[@justrob9252]

So the robots name was Captain Rex but the pilot was originally suppose to be a vet of the clone wars. That interesting

[@Metal_Enjoyer]

yeah

[@kyledundon2118]

yeah

[@dead-ishchannel6212]

yeah

[@gator9339]

yeah

[@ionlymadethistoleavecoment1723]

Yeah

[@jasonblalock4429]

10:48 I always cracked up at the Mon Calimari almost pimpslapping the kid with the camera. People with flashes at the parks are the WORST.

[@albertodelrio69]

Eisner originally wanted to use the simulator for a car chase ride themed after The Lottery starring Bette Midler.

[@Locke19901]

This guy gets it

[@allieknorr5917]

😂😂

[@carminecdinoproductions]

Anson Williams I want that to happen for Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney California Adventure, Walt Disney Studios Park, American Waterfront at Tokyo DisneySea, and Main Street at Hong Kong Disneyland!

[@lanceturley7745]

The animatronic Bette Midler they designed to drive the car was so lifelike. Unfortunately, they didn't have the budget for Bette to reprise her role, so she was still voiced by Paul Reubens.

[@carminecdinoproductions]

lance turley I want Bette Midler to reprise her role from the film!

[@NekoKasumi]

the original Star Tours chime is still my favorite message tone

[@CHROMETK]

3rd Death Star? Could you imagine star wars having another killer planet that shoots a laser to... Oh wait...

[@Pantheragem]

I love that the idea appears even more redundant, in that light. Disney took Lucas' ideas and gave them different names and called it imaginative.

[@NukeDetonator]

@@Pantheragem Well considering Lucas took his old ideas and rehashed those as well, not surprising really.

[@subduedreader5627]

The old EU had the Eclipse, the Death Star Prototype, and the Darksaber, and that was only by '95.

[@yankeeforcestudios5431]

Pantheragem I’m tired of everyone saying that Disney is unoriginal and evil. You have heard of the Death Star 2, right?

[@ShadowSumac]

And now there are Star Destroyers that can destroy stars.

[@ZakkuTakku]

The funny thing about the original version: no matter how many times you rode it, it was always Captain Rex's "first flight" lol.

[@carlknudson9365]

They probably gave him a memory wipe after each one... then again too many of those might explain the faulty piloting program too

[@mylittleparody2277]

Except for the Disney Land Paris attraction's closing ceremony. They use "Last flight" instead (the voice actor did participate to the event).

[@YuukiTakemoto1996]

​@@mylittleparody2277 Luq Hamet!! He adorable AF!!

[@mylittleparody2277]

@@YuukiTakemoto1996 Eyup. He did the voice without really thinking about it, and always found it weird to hear himself when riding the attraction. At least, he does said so at the closing ceremony.

[@bigredjanie]

If anyone's curious as to "WHY THE HELL WAS THERE A THIRD DEATH STAR!!" in the original ride, here's the super-geeky explanation in the Legends continuity given by author Leland Chee: It was a much smaller fake station built by an Imperial remnant called the Kaarenth Dissension from the plans of an old "worldcraft" by the orders of Supreme Commander Ennix Devian as a ruse to fool the Alliance of Free Planets stationed on Endor (basically the direct precursor to what became the New Republic.)

[@LaurenceQuint]

Leland Chee has the best (and dumbest) job in the world.

[@bigredjanie]

Laurence Quint Agreed, along with Pablo Hidalgo. And honestly, the whole “we didn’t plan to fit this all together into one continuity, so here’s a bunch of backstories and retcons basically trying to duct tape all this together” aspect is such a fun part of Legends, and it can’t really be replicated today.

[@silverheart4049]

I love the way the old EU (errr....Legends) would slap things together in creative ways.

[@MindBendisCrap]

You are a true Star Wars fan

[@ArcturusOTE]

@@bigredjanie Tbh that magic could still work if Disney-LF still gave LEGENDS a go for new authors to explore. They did with Marvel Star Wars, the audience is there, tapping the potential would be the next step.

[@ggary04]

The best part was the buckle your seatbelt intro... I died laughing every time I seen the Ewok getting buckled in and chewy screaming. Ahhh memories

[@madicakes6632]

“Captain America’s America” I choked on my water, that actually made me laugh so hard😂😭.

[@Blackwolffe097]

OMG Noooo I remember this ride, it was one of my moms favorite ride. Its the reason why I can't go back to Disneyland. All the memories that we made are slowly being demolished & destroyed. My mom passed from cancer when I was 14 back in 2011. She loved Disney & she has Mickey & Mini on her head stone. Well thanks YesterWorld for covering this. At least I have some what of a memory.

[@BardTheDragonProductions]

I’m sorry

[@ArtBellJr]

Build new memories with your kids. I had a magical time taking my kids as my Grandpa took me ,and so did my parents. Now I take my kids and their Grandparents.

[@slowazzd2165]

This is such a toxic mentality, the idea that things have to stay the same forever, so your memories of it aren't "ruined" is ridiculous, make new memories

[@Rebel_Friend]

One of my favorite rides at Disneyland. Edit: I never knew that I needed to hear C3-PO rapping

[@BigAL68xyz]

MECO's 1983 song "Ewok Celebration" had him rapping in Ewokese, although I don't think that was Anthony Daniels.

[@royalcass]

I did

[@Linkbrawler9000]

I’m not normally a fan of opening sketches, but this one made me chuckle

[@thedevilsadvocate5210]

Live at this minute "It's this video"

[@brycevo]

Hey, sorry folks I’m sure to do better next time! It was my first flight, and I’m still getting used to my programming! Hey! Hey!!!

[@jamesfranxx6151]

who the fuck are you

[@modoru]

@@jamesfranxx6151 They're quoting the line at 13:24 .

[@Afineaddition]

@@jamesfranxx6151 A guy you'll find in a lot of movie and theme park related vids

[@brycevo]

@@Afineaddition you know it! 10 points to you

[@brycevo]

@@jamesfranxx6151 quoting Rex, at the end of the ride. And me, I'm a KZbin Commenter

[@ToaOfGallifrey]

I can't believe they killed a goose and used its skeleton as a flight attendant.

[@bradwhite5884]

The humanity, so brutal, they poached and skinned a defenceless goose for their own attraction, can these people ever be stopped?

[@deathslayer4600]

@@bradwhite5884 The fuck? Geese are in zero ways defenseless, those things are murderous.

[@elansleazebaganno]

^ this

[@joshuafletcher2334]

I've been sick for the past few days and this is the most interesting video I've seen

[@MasterMayhem78]

What's so hard to believe?

[@bigredjanie]

Now all that's left is the "How Michael Eisner saved/destroyed the Magic Kingdom" video! In all seriousness, this was a fun video.

[@nerd_alert-je3xw]

The part where C-3PO started rapping killed me 😂😂😂

[@bellarviera13]

Omg same 😂

[@floridagator1765]

Christmas special vibe😕

[@YuukiTakemoto1996]

FunTime vibes. (That's a very obscure Star Wars reference, and I believe only Gen Z will get it.)

[@michaeleisner4758]

Thank you for finally doing this for me

[@krsc1506]

Captain America's America is my new favorite concept ever.

[@YesterworldEntertainment]

I knew it meant a lot to you ;)

[@bartoszpl4396]

Michael Eisner disney era is better than todays disney

[@jblue1622]

The Prophet of Legend!!!!!

[@georgelucas2485]

You turned this train wreck around. And now I can afford a train

[@josephrobbins4857]

Thank you Yesterworld for yet again making me smile, laugh, and cry remembering all the times I rode the original attraction as a kid. The background behind this was fascinating, and the footage you found through all your research is incredible. Keep it up good sir!

[@YesterworldEntertainment]

Thank you for such a kind comment, so glad you enjoyed it!

[@layne721]

2/10, didn't use Lord Farquad's face for Eisner

[@YesterworldEntertainment]

Darn it! I will 200% keep this is mind, mark my words, you will see Eisner as Lord Farquad eventually...

[@daRiddler32]

Katzenberg deserved to be fired though! So I agree with Eisner's decision to give him the boot

[@quietdemon8138]

David Jensen agreed he’s always had this egotistical arrogance in practically every dreamworks interview I’ve seen that is something I completely agree with Eisner doing

[@daRiddler32]

@@quietdemon8138 Katzenberg was the reason why Robin Williams refused to return for The Return of Jafar. Robin agreed to do the role of the Genie in Aladdin for a few thousand dollars (which was far far less than what his normal salary was at the time) as long as they didn't mention that he was going to be the voice of the Genie and they didn't use Genie as the central focus of the Marketing campaign. That way his kids would be surprised that their dad did a Disney movie when he took them to it. But as I am sure that you already know Katzenberg did the exact opposite and instead made sure that EVERYONE knew that Robin Williams was going to be starring in the new Disney Animated feature

[@ChristopherFreezeYT]

2:50 - BEHOLD the rarest of creatures... The beardless George!

[@Josh_isDonaldDuck]

Lol.

[@vaderladyl]

I know! Took me a minute to recognize him.

[@Viking_Luchador]

@@vaderladyl yeah, he should've at least eased into it with a mustache

[@Juichi]

Am I the only one who is curious about who the woman in the original safety video really was and why she couldn't be found?

[@holyhunkcutie84]

Juichi I loved her hairstyle

[@alexanderbohart1550]

Wait what?

[@LextheRobot]

From the description of the video of her spiel which Yesterworld incorporated (see the links in their description above), it says "The actress' name is Stephanie Taylor, a piece of information provided to EndorExpress.net's Brian Curran by Walt Disney Imagineering." If I recall correctly, the website EndorExpress.net did locate her, though her last name was now different and she'd become a doctor since this little acting gig. They reached out to her through a couple of email addresses, but she declined to participate in an interview, a choice which they respected.

[@JCBro-yg8vd]

Probably a random intern or minor employee.

[@neverplayedfour1403]

19:35 this might be her or just a random actor

[@jocabbb]

God that star tours little jingle thing just gives me a shot of nostalgia every time I hear it

[@spirktrekker362]

Me too!

[@robertiger3098]

Yes Eisner, I remember that idea

[@NPC_5120]

Ha

[@bcvarn]

You da real deal?

[@Emisop]

@@bcvarn No they aren't. It's all part of the big joke.

[@georgelucas2485]

You took buzzy didn’t you

[@edvaira6891]

You suck, Bob!

[@sadplatinum6786]

Yo the nostalgia here hit me so hard. I was lucky enough to experience both versions of the ride growing up, I remember my first time going on the rebooted version when they say “oh, there’s a Rebel spy on board” and they pick someone in the audience, usually a kid. Well I was the kid they chose, and man it was one of the most magical things I’ve ever experienced. Always loved this ride, both before and after the reboot.

[@john.michael01]

I love star tours. As a massive Star Wars fan, this the first ride I get on all the time at Disneyland. When they added new planets and updated the ride it made it even better for me. Can’t wait for Galaxy’s edge

[@carminecdinoproductions]

John Michael Gonzalez Maybe they could move all the STAR WARS attractions from Tomorrowland to Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland as well as all the STAR WARS attractions from various parts of Disney’s Hollywood Studios to Galaxy’s Edge also at Hollywood Studios and also all the STAR WARS attractions from Disneyland Paris’ Discoveryland to the new STAR WARS Galaxy’s Edge section of Walt Disney Studios Park in Paris!

[@SirBlackReeds]

@@carminecdinoproductions It would be way too impractical to move Star Tours to Galaxy's Edge.

[@carminecdinoproductions]

jacoblgames Why impractical? All these attractions should have a place at STAR WARS: Galaxy’s Edge!

[@SirBlackReeds]

@@carminecdinoproductions Did you even watch the video?

[@MiguelGarcia-vj7oo]

Your not a real star wars fan if you like sequel era sjw plotwholed like a motherfucker movies................... even Mark Hamile himself hates his new role....................

[@JiswaProject]

I remember going on the last days of the classic Hollywood studios ride with my dad. It almost feels bittersweet that I got to do this just weeks before the renovation. Toy Story 3 represented the end of my childhood, This (and the Harry Potter ride with it's mountains of hype) represented an all new journey ahead, and The Scott Pilgrim movie represented my start as a teenager. I only bring all this up because you sometimes only get to experience things ONCE, and the sentimental ride on Star Tours after seeing it in a VHS I once had many hears before 2010 (the time it was ready to close) feels bitter sweet and this video made it all the more special.

[@kamsavart]

I'll never forget the first time I rode Star Tours on 4th of July back in 87. Waited more than 4 1/2 hours in line for it. One of the most memorable ride experiences of my life, and 8 years later I rode The Indiana Jones Adventure in June of 95. The two most incredible ride experiences I've ever had.

[@justinschlauder7838]

Wait in line for the next line

[@andreapatane4204]

I was Rebel Spy on Star Tours 2: The Adventures Continue in May 2019. How awesome was that? This ride rules! I 💕 it! PLEASE keep these historical theme park ride videos coming.

[@YuukiTakemoto1996]

I was the spy a few months later. I got Jakku and Geonosis.

[@brycevo]

I both like and loathe the new Star Tours. I like all the details and sequences, but I loathe it taking away the classic Star Tours

[@bigredjanie]

As someone who first rode the ride back in 2013, I'd love for a screening of the original film in some way with its full 70MM quality. The closest thing we have now is the recently added Crait scene since, no joke, Rian Johnson based the scene of the ships flying through the crystalline underbelly of the planet in TLJ ON the asteroid scene in the original Star Tours.

[@justinpipes85]

They should give you the option or make it a random selection on which "tour" you get to take.

[@bigredjanie]

I guess it's because it would look jarring next to all the other new ride films with CGI. But I think doing it as a special event would be neat.

[@gissneric]

Star Tours is probably gonna not last long and will be rethemed. It's pointless having it if you can pilot the millennium falcon in one of the Star Wars attractions when it opens.

[@jeromeboulianne9958]

@@bigredjanie I didn't even see the crait scene at hollywood studios when i went 3 weeks ago

[@SerenityBane]

My favorite ride. I miss the original version so much! My family went the summer it opened. I was five and had never seen Star Wars...I became obsessed with the ride, so my dad introduced me to the films and a Star Wars fan was born. Thanks, Star Tours!

[@YuukiTakemoto1996]

I became obsessed with Star Wars and especially Boba Fett (who I pronounced "Bobba Fett" at the time), just round Episode 2. So my mom and dad introduced me to the films when they aired on free TV. TPM also aired. I still remember my reaction to Vader being Luke's father... "NO WAY!! THIS IS AWESOME!!"

[@cbrown4424]

They should bring the original ride show back during the next SW Galactic nights at HS. The last one they did was last summer. Showing the original would definitely bring in a lot of guests

[@robertnove528]

The fact that they didn’t call it Star Tours Episode 2 is such a missed opportunity

[@RazorO2Productions]

Robert Nove Ssssh, rich people aren't as creative as us!

[@gissneric]

Star Tours was my first ever simulator. I got dizzy the first time but now I can ride back to back simulators without even taking dramamine.

[@projectanimation7730]

9:59 that sound alone yoinked me back all the way to 2006

[@yannick25]

Thanks for this deep dive into what Star Tours used to be! Having only been to the new Star Tours in Disneyland Paris, I am a huge fan of this attraction. It's easily the best simulator I have ever been in, especially with the really good C3PO animatronic. The only thing I would critique about it, would be that the randomly generated scenes of the ride can break your immersion as a Star Wars Fan a bit. It's not always easy to enjoy a hyperspace flight from Episode VII to Episode I, completely changing setting and displayed enemy factions. However, this attraction truly is a masterpiece. The queue is simply amazing and as a Star Wars fan you simply have to fall in love with the entire atmosphere and typical comedy found everywhere.

[@kevinw729]

If a fan of the attraction, would recommend you look up the previous attraction "Tour of the Universe"!

[@yannick25]

@@kevinw729 thanks Kevin, will do!

[@YCDTI]

We went when I was a teenager in 1987. After waiting in line for 20 minutes or so, I’ll never forget the ominous sign that said “Ride is 3 hours from this point”. 😮

[@YokiDokiPanic]

That news footage from those die-hard fans waiting to see the Phantom Menace... That was painful.

[@raphaelmarquez9650]

Dave Lee Down Under mentioned that the die-hard fans did love it when it first came out, only to start hating it as the months go by. Same thing happened to them with TFA.

[@YesterworldEntertainment]

To be honest, I loved it when I first saw it, but I was around 11...over the years my eyes have been opened.

[@MarkyMatey]

@@raphaelmarquez9650 I saw when I was 5, I was bored by it.

[@dricsi07]

Than you just wait for the new Star Wars theme part made by disney! You gona wish that one back I absolutly guarantee it!

[@otaking3582]

Phantom Menace was the first movie I ever saw in a theater, and it's still my favorite SW movie. I will defend the hell out of it.

[@optibotimus]

God i love watching your content. It's extremely well produced and a subject matter i truly love! Keep up the great work!!

[@Godisazilla]

Fancy meeting you here 🤖

[@Abby-Dinnerandamovie]

You joke, but you just spoke Captain America’s Carousel of America into existence.

[@jonathanmorrison6059]

All I can see now is Chris Evans singing "There's a great big beautiful tomorrowwwwww...." on that rotating stage.

[@TJKerrell]

That sound at 9:59 brings me so much nostalgia and happiness

[@NatYourAverageNerd]

Oh, Rex, how I miss thee for your misfortunate but lovable characteristics. That little guys holds a special place in my heart.

[@Talendale]

It's interesting to see that even some of the basic sequencing from TAC would end up recycled into still newer iterations, with Kylo Ren ending up doing much of Vader's opening sequence before launch. The more things change...

[@tombuck]

I didn’t realize how much I missed the original version until watching this.

[@SRHunt85]

I am not a Star Wars person AT ALL, but Star Tours was my favorite attraction growing up. I knew nothing about Star Wars, other than what I knew through osmosis, and little me adored Captain Rex. The only thing that sucks is that I don’t recall ever experiencing the queue. We’d always take the disabled entrance because of my mom (even during our most recent trip we had to use the disabled entrance because of my grandmother), so I’ve never seen the awesome main queue. Maybe someday. But I was sad to see the old Star Tours go, however the new Star Tours was very fun. I still miss Rex, though.

[@ShalmendoGlineux]

This is one reason I will sometimes opt to stand in the main queue instead of going through disabled entrances or fastpass lines, since you can miss so incredibly much in the process! One good example is Fast Track, in which using the single rider line skips the opportunity to design a car.

[@YuukiTakemoto1996]

Well, I am a Star Wars person, and I liked Star Tours, too. I adored Captain Rex. I had an action figure of him (I actually got him BEFORE I went on the ride, like 4 years before. So when I saw him on the ride, I was like, "HEY, THAT'S WHERE HE COMES FROM!!")

[@samgassaway6129]

It’s actually the third Death Star, made with the Empire’s last funds

[@radioactivegrass1919]

18:00 Wait a second! They got Patrick Warburton to voice a droid? Does that mean its... *A KRONK DROID?*

[@RazorO2Productions]

Justin Marty Underrated Comment.

[@mikethecurious2489]

And I thought I was the only one who said that

[@glyph2011]

I was lucky enough in my 2003 visit to ride this. It was my favourite ride in MGM. Loved it. The Star Wars area really was Star Wars Heaven ...the gigantic AT-AT, the speeder bike you could sit on.. ohhhh. Memories.

[@colestraughn1100]

I don’t know if I ever went on the original Star Tours, but that’s why I got Yesterworld. Great vid

[@Spalfos]

“A special effect without a story is a pretty boring thing” -George Lucas, the king of proving this point the hard way

[@justinpipes85]

Dude... the DVD special features for episode one have so many cringe worthy moments from George Lucas... some comedy gold in them.

[@TheGrayMysterious]

Well, he TRIED to put a story in the prequels... it's a messy, hammy, overdramatic and silly story, but I guess it IS a story.

[@techno639]

@@TheGrayMysterious Yeah. Tho not as good as the sequels, the prequels are still pretty damn good

[@justinpipes85]

@@TheGrayMysterious luscas literally says that "jar-jar is the key to the whole movie." Its hilarious how many "yes men" he surrounded himself with on the prequels.

[@EddieSchirmer]

Darth Jar-Jar would have actually been pretty epic, considering his bungling ways woudl have been an easy cover to his true designs... and his inexplicable replacement, Count Dookoo (or whatever) as awesome as his actor was, seemed out of place and contrived, even more so than jar-jar, had he been actually able to fulfill his original role, despite being to many a very much hated character... imagine the impact of that had he been actually instrumental in the rise of the Sith... the hatred woudl have been genuine (story wise anyways) sigh, alas, though it is only speculation not he part of many, i think it woudl have been an interesting way to go. as for the ride, i remember the original version very well. and having just goes to Disney World in january, quite enjoyed the new version as well...

[@nickch_80]

This ride held up for so long because the live action footage was so good

[@vengeance1701]

Lucas without beard...how strange.

[@_chan.burn.21_]

I remember riding Star Tours when I went to Disney World in 2011, right before Disney bought out Lucasfilm. What I distinctly remember being so confused about was the pilot named Captain Rex. Of course, at the time, Star Wars The Clone Wars was on Cartoon Network and I got this robot confused with Clone Captain Rex from the show. Overall though, being a pre-teen Star Wars fan, I absolutely adored the ride and it was my personal favorite from the park.

[@CharlieMikael]

Can't sleep, so I'm listening to this now

[@LextheRobot]

Thanks for the credit on the boarding video clip used! Even before I spotted my name in the lower left corner, I recognized my own handheld footage. It's very nice to know you found my archive worth using. Keep up the great work. Oh, and I'm also one of the editors at EndorExpress.net, so on behalf of the crew there, another thanks for the shout out in the description.

[@LextheRobot]

By the way, I am not entirely sure if a couple of your clips of Rex were the original voice. They sounded like someone doing an impression.

[@GJGaming208]

That moment when you escape the ice-stroid field and see a Star Destroyer is that “oh shit” moment that sticks with you. Especially since The Empire’s theme kicks in right as the vehicle gets caught in the tractor beam.

[@TASprocudtions454]

I remember adoring this ride as a kid. I wanted to ride this thing over and over when we were at the park. Ahh, memories.

[@Leia2001forcegrrlify]

Love this video! I still miss Old School Star Tours but I still love Star Tours the Adventure Continues!! I love how the 3D Glasses make all of the Special Effects on the Ride even cooler!! Both versions of Star Tours are awesome!!

[@grantcary]

The concrete company my mom worked for supplied the materials for building Star Tours. So she and a few other coworkers got to ride it a few weeks before anyone else. 20+ years later it became my favorite ride.

[@BuggaKyu]

YOOOOOOOOO I love the og star tours! I also like how vincent was there, bc I personally love the black hole!

[@TheWyman55_]

Another Disneyland memory unearthed from this channel! I was lucky enough to ride the original Star Tours the year before they closed and thought it kicked ass. When I went back to Disney a couple years ago, I knew something was off about the ride but I couldn't place my finger on it, I just thought it was faulty memory or something. I think the original Star Tours is probably one of Disney's best attractions and would love for an alternate version of it. Just have C-3PO act in the Captain Rex role, Anthony Daniels always seems to be down to voice that bucket of bolts.

[@masterchaoss]

Man I miss OG Star Tours!

[@lonesquiff6551]

Hearing that boarding jingle brings me back. The original concept for the ride was to include multiple destinations but due to technology and budget constraints that never happened. Also interesting to note is that the simulators were the same ones used at Body Wars. While the ride did not change after Episode 1 the cast member costumes did. At the DMGM Studios the exit gift shop also changed from Endor Vendors (which had looked like thr RotJ forest bunker) to Tatooine Traders (which looked like Mos Espa). They also began to have Chewbacca and an unnamed Ewok roam the attraction at this time. Outside the building a new stage was built next to the queue line that did a short Jedi Academy show in which kids were trained to use a lightsaber and confront Darth Vader.

[@YuukiTakemoto1996]

Wasn't that the show where the little girl wanted to join the Dark Side and kneeled before Vader?

[@bretphelan6848]

I would like to see some discussion about the star tours gift shop at the end of the ride. I believe the original shop at mgm studios was called "Endor Vendors" man I loved that shop!

[@carminecdinoproductions]

Bret Phelan That place was changed to another STAR WARS themed gift shop!

[@Cecnorthernohio]

It's called Tattooine traders now in Florida.

[@YuukiTakemoto1996]

I remember both!

[@shives673]

That little chime at 10:00 hit me hard in the feels

[@justanerdyhobbitgirl]

Same

[@ascaloncrusader]

I like the new narrator, but always good to hear your voice too. You remind me of my buddy kyle who lives in Orlando. Lmao

[@rainbowrunner1550]

I was born in 2000 but this was one of the things that got me into Star Wars altogether. I first went to Disneyland in 2005 and rode the original Star Tours until it closed in 2010 (I remember my final flight to Endor). The Adventures Continue is cool and they even added segments from The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi.

[@YuukiTakemoto1996]

1996 here -- TPM hype got me into Star Wars. Especially the Lego ads.

[@florida_mane6267]

a video about Star Wars? I'm sure the comment section will be very civilized.

[@redfive1300]

A surprise, to be sure, but a welcome one. -Sheev Palpatine (1999)

[@YesterworldEntertainment]

In the words of Philip DeFranco, hope for the best, expect the worst...or something like that.

[@obelic71]

Always carry an armed blaster when entering Mos Eisley 🛸

[@MarkyMatey]

It's about Star Tours, every one love's it

[@florida_mane6267]

@@MarkyMatey you can never be sure what thread can devolve into anarchy.

[@alexrexaros9837]

What I find amusing is that they've set the ride between the Prelogy and the OT, with all the weird quirks and unpopular designs of the Prelogy. Also, it feels like at some point they've completely removed all mentions of the previous movies. I recall C3P0 in Paris to have his red arm from the Postlogy for a while, until they removed it.

[@KingMickeyMouseOoO]

0:43 Captain America's America?! Oh my god.... You can't be serious...... The Carousal of Progress is incredible! You can't replace that with anything!

[@cowbells1000]

My aunt was a secretary for Disney Imagineering and was good friends with the guy at 13:25 😊✨

[@ausetgypsy3750]

I worked on this attraction 1997-1998 at MGM Studios Orlando. So much fun, we would have lunch & breaks hidden in the Ewok Forrest trees above the cue, in the control room with the Mon Calamari AND even inside the Star speeder 2000! I’ve so many stories about the fun had working there, I can honestly say that I was in reality part of the Star Wars Galaxy .....though still waiting for my toy figure to come out 🤔 lol

[@ShalmendoGlineux]

Oh PLEASE do share your stories! I LOVE hearing Cast Member stories and tidbits, they're always so fascinating!

[@ohkaygoplay]

Oh man. I took this ride for the first time when I was 4. It was far to high of a sensory overload for my ADHD kid brain that I freaked out, closed my eyes, and held onto my aunt's neck the whole time. She had to go through the whole ride sideways with a toddler clinging to her. (I was on a toddler leash the entire time at Disneyland.) However, in 2000, I rode it again and had the time of my life. :D I LOVED IT! I am a sci-fi nerd, I've always loved Star Wars, and now I'm writing my first sci-fi/fantasy novel. I think back on this ride with fondness and use what I remember to write the space chase scenes. :) Good times. Perhaps bringing a 4 year old onto this ride wasn't my parents' brightest decision. But when I asked them why a long time ago, they said I begged them because I wanted to live the adventure like Luke, Leia, Han, Chewie, C3-PO, and R2. Moral of the story: Don't listen to 4 year olds.

[@YuukiTakemoto1996]

I got into Star Wars because all my friends would talk about it, and because of the Phantom Menace hype when I was 3 years old, ESPECIALLY the Lego ads. I thought Darth Maul was badass.

[@OldMovieRob]

I still remember stepping out of the original and hearing John Williams' 'Yoda's Theme' while seeing posters on the wall for visiting Bespin. This was before prequels, before the Disney films, back when there were just three classic films.

[@JasonSterlingRMC]

The opening day stage show- all I could think of was Star Wars Holiday Special II. LOL

[@YuukiTakemoto1996]

I thought of FunTime from the Origami Yoda series.

[@superdarkksparda1337]

This was my favorite ride as a kid

[@kidwajagstang]

I was actually going thru all the channels videos yesterday searching for the Star Tours video. Since you had mentioned making one in that past video and had recently released the Indy video, I figured (logically) that the Star Tours video had to have been already released, right? Thank you for making this. I learned a great deal about this attraction I was not aware of despite previously learning a great deal more than the average park guest or Star Wars fan. Your channel is one of my absolute favorites on KZbin. Thank you for this amazing channel! It really is without peer and I truly hope you are able to continue making such quality content for a long time.

[@YesterworldEntertainment]

Thank you for your kind words, these kind of comments really mean a lot to read and am so glad you find what I do worthy of such praise!

[@dudsstud1]

The nostalgia of riding this when I was young, it’s just tooooo much

[@JohnnyBuschi]

Ackbar getting ready to backhand that kid was always my favorite part.

[@world_production]

I was the very last person to enjoy star tour from Disney Land Paris (I did the very last ride of the attraction after they had closed it !) ! They even showed me backstage on how it looked and everything 🤩 This attraction is one of my favorite part of my childhood and I will never forget it 😉

[@blake4604]

It’s open in Paris now.

[@world_production]

@@blake4604 Yes Star Tour 2 but the original is gone 🙃

[@keeleon]

I've always wondered, is the "Ease off on your thruster" line a joke about the fact that we're not actually in a tractor beam, but merely accidentally flying towards the Star Destroyer?

[@twizshiz]

That would be cool if they brought the old scene. Nothing has to change, just the voice of c3po with the lines of Rex. But the old movie would be the same. That would be a dream to see.

[@GhoulishGrinMedia]

I always loved bursting through that ice comet. This is a fantastic little piece of nostalgia. 💙

[@PixelsLtd]

I absolutely love Star Tours, it was definitely my favourite thing the first time I went to a Disney park. I felt like I'd stepped into the film. In Disneyland Paris they kept the original version much later, it's only recently been updated. I miss Rex but it's cool that we can still see him in the queue. I have a rather large collection of Star Tours toys & collectibles from around the world including quite a few Star Speeder 1000 & 3000 models, Rex figures, and am the Ltd edition Pins. I just love it so m uch. I wish there was some way to get a high quality version of the original film - like out as an extra in a Star Wars Blu-Ray or something. As far as I know there is no version online other than camcorder footage.

[@YuukiTakemoto1996]

I have a few Rex figures, too! Here's a fact: I got the RX-24 figure released in the Power of the Jedi line 4 years before I went to Walt Disney World for the first time. When I found out that RX-24 came from the ride, I was surprised.

[@PixelsLtd]

@@YuukiTakemoto1996 That must have been really cool to see him "in real life" after owning the figure :)

[@nickyboy27]

my favorite ride. i went on it in 1997. Managed to get multiple rides as the queues weren't so long. That light speed is smthg i have always remembered. u did feel like you were in hyper speed. I was 17 at the time. Happy Days. :)

[@rosestrife1498]

Dude I wish we could have had this. I mean there was no reason the new Star tours couldn't have included this storyline as well.

[@LukeSkywalker6]

I was young when they closed the original Star Tours Down but I remember it thoroughly. I am always fascinated when my parents talk to me about old Disney Rides that have been updated or changed. Now someday I’ll be able to talk to mine about the old Star Tours!

[@simonfarrell6585]

Adventures through inner space looks like it was established in 1970 when Sci fi movies were dominated by films such as 'the Andromeda Strain' & 'Fantastic Journey'

[@stephendobbins9251]

The more I see videos about Walt Disney World and abandoned rides makes me yearn to go to Walt Disney World so bad. I have never been there and never could afford to go. I love all things Disney and cherish all the videos people have made about Disney World. I can't get enough. I also love all things Star Wars. So I find this a great video. Thanks for making it. Now you got me more in love with all things Disney.

[@kaneaquino8295]

I still remember riding this when I was just a small kid... about 5 years old, actually. I'm 22 now.

[@MikeFonz_]

I have a weirdly distinct memory from when I was 4, and at Disney World with my family, I genuinely thought you get getting transported somewhere because of the Endor Express screens. I figured it out pretty quick, but it made my first time riding it something special.

[@dw1419]

Reagan’s missile defense plan was not named Star Wars. That was what critics called it to try to make it seem unrealistic. Many argue that at the very least it helped bankrupt the USSR by forcing them to increase their military spending to try to keep up.

[@jediknightjairinaiki560]

Rode the original STAR TOURS several times. I still have the shiny silver jacket I bought in the souvenir shop. When I look at it, I channel Jar Jar and ask, "Egads. What was mesa thinkin?" It's so shiny.

[@juanantoniopr8170]

The original Star Tours is still my favorite, it may have looked blurry but it had heart. The new ones are fun but I feel that they miss the magical storytelling of the original

[@DoctorNumber10]

I am living for that jab at modern star wars movies. Bless u.

[@JakeRanney]

20:24 Yes Jar Jar is there, but is that Stan Lee pushing him? It looks a lot like him.

[@sup7673]

The "CPT Rex" robot piolet from Star Tours, and the actual spaceship, were used in season 1 of Star Wars Rebels... love the Star Wars continuity 🤗