Disney Announces New Star Wars Lands for DL and DHS

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Robert Iger was there on the ground...
“I am thrilled to announce the next chapter in the long and exciting history between Disney Parks and Star Wars,” said Iger. “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.”

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Ambitious plans to bring Star Wars to life in the two parks include creating Disney’s largest single-themed land expansions ever at 14-acres each, transporting guests to a never-before-seen planet, a remote trading port and one of the last stops before wild space where Star Wars characters and their stories come to life.

On top of this, Disney's announced enhancements and new offerings for Star Wars:
Star Wars Launch Bay – Opening later this year, this interactive experience will take guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida and Disneyland park in California into the upcoming film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, as well as the first six films in the Star Wars saga.
Season of the Force – This new seasonal event, beginning early 2016, brings new experiences to both coasts. In Tomorrowland at Disneyland park, guests will explore the Star Wars galaxy with special entertainment, themed food locations and Hyperspace Mountain – a reimagining of the classic Space Mountain attraction in which guests will join an X-wing Starfighter battle. Disney’s Hollywood Studios will feature a new fireworks spectacular set to the iconic score of the Star Wars movies on weekend nights.
Star Tours – The Adventures Continue – Later this year, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida and Disneyland park in California will include a new adventure featuring locations and characters from the upcoming film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
 
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Today at the live action Disney studios panel at D23 Bob Iger came on stage at the very end and announced that they would be joining forces with the Disney parks and be building two 14 acres lands all about star wars. Disneyland and Disneys Hollywood Studios would hold these lands. Two major attractions will be featured in the land including a ride where you get to drive a millennium falcon.
 

Sounds great. Almost afraid to ask but ... any time frame?

Probably not yet. However, this announcement wasn't in the Parks and Recreation session. That's coming up soon. I don't think they would blow their batch at once, so hopefully we will get more details then. Follow the D32 thread in the rumors forum for more info.
 
The size of this, 14 acres. I think that means Carsland is no go for DHS. The S Studio Dr entrance is going to be removed or pushed back greatly, but i was expected that.

So quick math 1 acre = 43,650ft. 14*43,560 = 610,000ish ft √(610,000) = 781ft. Let me round that up to 800 for ease. If Google Maps is right this is what 14 acres will take up roughly. That's from the corner of Star Tours to the Old Back Lot Effects building and everything south.

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