The Disneyland Resort is celebrating all thingsStar Warswith the debut ofSeason of the Forcein Tomorrowland and some exciting new experiences that entertain fans of the famous film saga as they wait forStar Wars: The Force Awakensto open in theaters on December 18thand for the futureStar WarsLandto be built in the Park. While the Disneyland Diamond Celebration for the Park’s 60thAnniversary and all of the special offerings for the holiday season are big draws themselves,Star Warsfans will get to be immersed in the galaxy far, far away, in a way they’ve never been able to before, and Collider was invited to a media preview to check out all of the goodies.
At its center is the interactiveStar WarsLaunch Bayin the Tomorrowland Expo Center. Once inside, you can interact with Darth Vader and Chewbacca, hear from the creative minds behind the saga, explore The Cantina, try out the latest video games, tour special galleries with props and costumes, and buy just about anythingStar Wars-related.
In the Tomorrowland Theater, which uses 4D technology to strengthen the experience, you can seeStar Wars: Path of the Jedi, which is a 10-minute film compilation that connects iconic scenes from all the films, with a tease for the next one. If you are a longtime fan, it’s a fun nostalgic reminder of why you fell in love with this saga in the first place. And if you are discovering it for the first time, you’ll get to see what all of the fuss is about.
Two big draws are sure to be the newly re-themedHyperspace MountainandStar Tours - The Adventure Continues. The classic and always popular attraction Space Mountain has been re-imagined to put riders right in the middle of an action-packed battle between Rebel X-wings and Imperial TIE fighters, with a soundtrack of the films’ music. While the same turns and dips of the Space Mountain track are still there, it’s a cool, thrilling and exciting way to feel like you’re helping defeat the Dark Side.
Similarly, Star Tours has been updated to include a scene from the seventh installment in the franchise. While C3PO and R2D2 still bicker, as you go into hyper-drive to head to a desert planet, you now find yourself Jakku, the home of Rey (played byDaisy RidleyinThe Force Awakens). Along with Rey, you will also get a glimpse ofJohn Boyega’s Finn, as the ride now combines new and old, not only making you excited all over again for the upcoming film, but to also get on the ride again.
Attention is paid to every detail, with First Order stormtroopers patrolling the area, and an array ofStar Wars-inspired food and beverages, in both the Galactic Grill and Pizza Port. One could easily spend a big chunk of their day at Disneyland exploring and interacting with the power of the Force.
