star tours to be updated?

[disneyfreak75]

My hubby read on the Star Wars discussion boards that DL is going to be updating Star Tours so that it is a pod race. Is this true?

 

[DangerMouse]

Mouseplanet is reporting the same thing in its weekly DLR update.

 

[prettyprincessbelle]

Yep, I read that too.. I'd rather have them update it than take it away because it's outdated, you know?

 

[bumbershoot]

I'm going to cry so hard if they include a pod race (or worse, make that the ONLY thing). The pod race was seriously the worst part of that awful movie for me, and I have NO interest in those episodes of the story.

My son, while getting off of ST the 3 times we went on it last week, said things like "that's the coolest ride on the earth!" and "that's the bestest ride on the planet!!!" Kids are born and grow up every second of every day (captain obvious here) and that ride will ALWAYS be cool to a little one, and I love it now too.

I actually really hope they have a choice, or it's random (choice = better), and that things can just be *based* on things, not exactly what the movies had in it.

 

[prettyprincessbelle]

I'm going to cry so hard if they include a pod race (or worse, make that the ONLY thing). The pod race was seriously the worst part of that awful movie for me, and I have NO interest in those episodes of the story.

My son, while getting off of ST the 3 times we went on it last week, said things like "that's the coolest ride on the earth!" and "that's the bestest ride on the planet!!!" Kids are born and grow up every second of every day (captain obvious here) and that ride will ALWAYS be cool to a little one, and I love it now too.

I actually really hope they have a choice, or it's random (choice = better), and that things can just be *based* on things, not exactly what the movies had in it.

Yeah, I agree. I like that the ride with the little robot who's name I can't remember isn't directly from the movie. Just based on the movies.

I do hope they keep the stimulator the same concept. I like it.

 

[DangerMouse]

Yeah, I agree. I like that the ride with the little robot who's name I can't remember isn't directly from the movie. Just based on the movies.

I do hope they keep the stimulator the same concept. I like it.

Captain Rex from the cockpit is played by Paul Reubens.

I personally feel an update is long overdue.

 

[NWPrincess]

My concern is that an "update" based on the prequels are that they will not be fluid--but, as much as I love the ride--it does seem to be a little out of date right now. An update would be nice.

 

[MTCruiser]

My concern is that an "update" based on the prequels are that they will not be fluid--but, as much as I love the ride--it does seem to be a little out of date right now. An update would be nice.

I agree

 

[dizneekrazee]

I agree, an update is long overdue. While it is not my favorite ride, I did love it as a kid, and it is and will more than likely, always be a classic. Any word on when the update would start and how long is supposed to last?

 

[stacymomof2]

I loved Star Tours. Actually, all of us did.

I'd be sad if they changed it, HOWEVER, I've only ridden it 2 times so I think compared to people who have ridden it even 100 times, it might be boring now...

As far as it being Star Wars based, I could really care less. I really have only sat through the original movie...so I guess I don't really have an opinion on what the new ride would be based on...if it's fun...I'll dig it!

 

[JadeDarkstar]

its my fav ride i hope the update dosent lose any of the special touchs i always see it has. I think if its like adding to the ride and stuff then cool but the way you walk around to get to it..i like that if its updated they better not take to much away, but i guess updated on the 1 2 3erd eps wouldnt be to bad its disney im sure it will be alright..when is it happening

 

[Sleepless Knight]

These rumors have been floating around for 8 years now, so I'll believe it when I actually see it. The podrace update rumor began shortly after Episode I was released. Doesn't mean it's not true, it just means that Star Wars geeks like myself have seen this rumor come back to life every so often.

 

[Silly Little Pixie]

I'd enjoy an update. It was DS's favorite ride for a long time. I think even he'd enjoy something new- as long as it still has Captain Rex!!

HOW did I not know that was Paul Reubens????? Of course!!!!!!!!!

 

[Laurabearz]

Star Tours is our families #1 family ride. I am torn about any updates... While they have said from the begining Lucas would do more than one version of it, as the years go by....

Anyway I am taking the Wait and See view at the moment...

 

[keishashadow]

These rumors have been floating around for 8 years now, so I'll believe it when I actually see it. The podrace update rumor began shortly after Episode I was released. Doesn't mean it's not true, it just means that Star Wars geeks like myself have seen this rumor come back to life every so often.

def been bouncing around for awhile

would be nice to see a new movie (no pod racing tho - yuck )

 

[mommyof2boys1girl]

Personally, i think it may be due for an update, but I will also be sad if they change it. One of my best memories from our recent trip was walking off Star Tours with my 3 yr old and 5 yr old, and having my 5 yr old exclaim "This must be the place where they train the new robots, Mom, cause I have rode this ride lots of times now, and every time I go on there's a robot driving who has never driven before! I think this is where they teach them to fly before they let them for real fly in real space!" Everyone around us was laughing so hard - I thought I was going to pass out- I was laughing so hard I could barely breathe!!

 

[NWPrincess]

Personally, i think it may be due for an update, but I will also be sad if they change it. One of my best memories from our recent trip was walking off Star Tours with my 3 yr old and 5 yr old, and having my 5 yr old exclaim "This must be the place where they train the new robots, Mom, cause I have rode this ride lots of times now, and every time I go on there's a robot driving who has never driven before! I think this is where they teach them to fly before they let them for real fly in real space!" Everyone around us was laughing so hard - I thought I was going to pass out- I was laughing so hard I could barely breathe!!

Very cute!

 

[Sleepless Knight]

Personally, i think it may be due for an update, but I will also be sad if they change it. One of my best memories from our recent trip was walking off Star Tours with my 3 yr old and 5 yr old, and having my 5 yr old exclaim "This must be the place where they train the new robots, Mom, cause I have rode this ride lots of times now, and every time I go on there's a robot driving who has never driven before! I think this is where they teach them to fly before they let them for real fly in real space!" Everyone around us was laughing so hard - I thought I was going to pass out- I was laughing so hard I could barely breathe!!

Priceless. Thanks for sharing.

 

[prettyprincessbelle]

Captain Rex from the cockpit is played by Paul Reubens.

I personally feel an update is long overdue.

Bingo! That's his name Captain Rex. Pee Wee Herman.

 

[fenfur]

I hope they update it, I'm bored with it. Dh and I considers ourselves lucky when our 5 year old picks the other one to ride it with him, lol.