Disney has finally given a first glimpse into its highly anticipated Star Wars lands currently being built in California and Florida, unveiling a 50-foot-wide 3D model of the area that will eventually cover about 14 acres. The Star Wars-themed attractions are due to open in 2019 at Disneyland in Anaheim, and at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Disney World in Orlando.In a blog post, the company said both Star Wars-inspired lands will take guests to a never-before-seen planet, a remote trading port, and “one of the last stops before Wild Space.” The unveiling came at the D23 expo, currently being held in Anaheim, California, where the models are on display through the weekend.
There will be two main attractions: one that lets guests captain the Millennium Falcon on a secret mission, while the other places thrill-seekers in the middle of a “climatic battle” between the First Order and the Resistance. The images released show rugged terrain, lush forests reminiscent of scenes on Endor in Return of the Jedi, and metal cantina structures. According to Bloomberg, the new Star Wars lands will cost about $1 billion each.
“This is the most ambitious land we’ve built to date,” said Bob Chapek, chairman of Disney’s parks division at the unveiling. Plans for Star Wars lands were announced two years ago and promised “total immersion” that would see guests walk around and interact with random characters.
“As you move through the areas, you might be recruited to join one side or the other,” he said. “Are you a spy? Are you part of the Resistance or willing to join the First Order? It’s up to you. And your role inside of that will be defined by how you choose,” Scott Mallwitz, executive creative director at Walt Disney Imagineering, told the Orange County Register.
Earlier this year, Disney also ramped up its expansion, and opened an Avatar-themed land in Orlando based on the movie’s feature planet Pandora.
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I've been waiting for this since I've heard about it. I am wondering if it would be better to wait until 2020 due to delays (AK expansion and the Frozen ride were delayed last year). Disney is also planning an experience hotel. Disney has become $$$- I've gone from easily going every year as an impromptu trip to spacing visits out 2-3 years. Prices are so expensive. I recommend if you are planning a trip to look into no expiration date tickets. Every year ticket prices are going up. Stayed at the Yacht Club last time- easy to get to Hollywood Studios from there- highly recommend staying in that area of Disney.
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