Disney has announced that it will add a massive Star Wars expansion to Disneyland in California, and Disney World in Florida.. As Disney announced during this weekend’s D23 Expo, the ‘Star Wars Land’ will add 14 acres to the parks, making it that parks biggest expansion ever.
The Star Wars expansions will feature attractions, shops, and restaurants, all operated by Star Wars aliens and characters who will act in-character. Some specifics to come from the announcement involved a Cantina and Droids.
“I cannot think of a better way to celebrate the next 60 years of Parks & Resorts than with Star Wars Land,” Disney President Bob Iger said during the announcement.
“Every restaurant, building, everything will be inhabited by the aliens and droids you’d expect to find there. You’d expect to find a Cantina – and there will be one. You’ll have the chance to run into all the droids and fantastic beasts that Star Wars is known for,” Iger continued. “You’ll meet characters from The Force Awakens and more from the Star Wars saga. The land will have two fantastic signature attractions, including the ability to take the controls of the millennium Falcon on a customized secret mission.”
Finally, Iger said: “We are creating a jaw-dropping new world that represents our largest single themed land expansion ever. These new lands at Disneyland and Walt Disney World will transport guests to a whole new Star Wars planet, including an epic Star Wars adventure that puts you in the middle of a climactic battle between the First Order and the Resistance.”
It was also confirmed that parkgoers could take control of Star Wars’ most iconic ships, like the Millennium Falcon, for “customized secret missions” and other adventures that will put them in the heat of battle.
No timeline was given for the additions, but park attendees will be able to experience more Star Wars even before the themed lands are ready.
At the Disney Parks panel Saturday afternoon, Disney Parks and Resorts chairman Bob Chapek said that fans will experience Star Wars updates to pre-existing rides. As part of Disney’s 2016 Star Wars: Season of the Force event, popular indoor roller coaster Space Mountain will transform into Hyperspace Mountain.
More Star Wars attractions coming soon: The 3D simulator Star Tours will include new characters from The Force Awakens, there will also be a new Star Wars Launch Bay for guests to peek behind the scenes of movies and play games, and a reimagined Jedi Training Camp with new characters from Star Wars Rebels.
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