Star Tours – The Adventures Continues (A Resorts Gal Attraction Guide)
Star Tours-The Adventure Continues is a 3D motion simulator attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park in Walt Disney World. The ride features characters in the form of audio-animatronics and virtual on-screen appearances. This attraction was the first representation of Star Wars in Disney Parks. The Walt Disney World version originally opened in 1989. Below, we’ll discuss height requirements, tips, and need-to-know information for experiencing the ride on your next visit.
New adventures were added to Star Tours. Adventures appear randomly. So you could see an old or new scene. Here is a description of the scenes that were added in 2024.
Star Tours – The Adventures Continue will be taking you on some all-new adventures. These new additions will feature characters and locations from some of your favorite Disney+ new series – “Ahsoka,” “Andor,” and “The Mandalorian.” With these additions, you’ll now have an opportunity to experience one of more than 250 storyline variations aboard the attraction, including a visit to the planet Seatos from the Ahsoka series. Urgent transmissions from Ahsoka Tano, Cassian Andor, Din Djarin, and Grogu may soon be part of your next Starspeeder flight. These iconic characters will continue to add to the galaxy of stories aboard Disney’s first Star Wars attraction.
Below is the quick reference chart with essential details for Star Tours.
| Star Tours – The Adventure Continues | Hollywood Studios Attractions |
Location: | Echo Lake |
Height Requirement: | 40″ |
Lightning Lane: | Yes, with Multi Pass |
Early Theme Park Entry: | Yes |
Extended Evening Hours: | Yes |
Ride Type: | Simulated 3D |
Seats Per Vehicle: | Approx. 8 per row |
Rider Switch: | Yes |
Good For: | Tweens, Teens, Adults |
Scare Factor: | Low |
Must-Do List: | Medium Priority |
Perfect For: | Star Wars Fans |
Special Mention: | You might get picked as the rebel spy. |
Additional Info: Guests must transfer to a wheelchair and then to a ride vehicle. Hand-held captioning and video captioning are available. Service animals are not permitted.
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Ride Review
Star Tours, The Adventure Continues is a simulated ride where the theater moves in addition to 3D effects on the screen ahead of you. The movement is a bit jerky. However, this ride is relatively mild in comparison to most thrill attractions. The attraction’s entrance is located toward the back of the Echo Lake area before you reach Grand Avenue. Star Tours offers a stand-by entrance and a Lightning Lane.
Beyond the queue, a giant AT-AT Walker towers above. The outdoor portion of the queue has several other elements. You might notice the former stage for Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple sits to the left of the entrance. It was one of the most immersive experiences dedicated to young padawans (children) at Walt Disney World. Unfortunately, that experience ended some time ago. It was the kind of attraction that brought repeat visitors and left lingering memories for those lucky enough to experience it. As Yoda might say, “Sad it is, closed.”
As you make your way through the queue, you’ll likely notice that it’s an Ewok village. It’s an elaborate queue that’s often overlooked when the line doesn’t extend outside. If you’re a Star Wars fan, you’ll want to take your time and check out the queue elements along the way. It’s completely fine to let others pass you.
A few warnings are posted at the attraction’s entrance and throughout the queue. They read: Star Tours is a highly turbulent simulator-type thrill ride through space that includes sharp turns and sudden drops. Warning! For safety, you should be in good health and free from blood pressure, heart, back, or neck problems, motion sickness, or other conditions that could be aggravated by this adventure. Expectant mothers should not ride. Then, it goes on to cover the height requirements and mobility access we’ve already discussed in the chart above.
Inside the queue, you’ll run into R2D2 (the best bot) and C-3PO. R2D2 is piloting the Starspeeder 1000, which we will soon board to visit a surprise destination in the Star Wars universe. I say surprise because you never know what mission you’re going to get when you board the ride.
Once you reach the top of the queue, a cast member will direct you to the left or the right. It doesn’t matter which of the six flights you board. They are all identical and play random scenes.
You’ll pick up a pair of 3D glasses. These must be worn in order to get a clear view of the screen.
Another cast member will assign your group to a row or rows if you have a large group. Each row seats up to seven guests.
While you’re waiting, a pre-show video plays overhead. It features actors dressed in Star Wars-esque attire, demonstrating how to board the attraction. They ask that guests store all loose items in the cargo underneath the seat.
When the doors open, you’ll see guests ahead of you exiting. As the row clears, you’ll move ahead and take your seat. Then, you’ll fasten the seatbelt, which goes from your right side to your left, similar to a car. You may notice a yellow strap next to the seatbelt. When everyone is seated, a cast member will ask everyone to pull the yellow strap. They will check each row to make sure everyone is secured.
After that, the doors close, and the theater darkens. C-3PO sits to the right of the screen. He remains in character, adding to the suspense of the ride. Soon, a transmission comes in from the First Order. They are looking for a rebel spy. An image pops up on the screen. This is a surprise element, and the image is of someone who’s on board your ship. As the audience realizes this, everyone begins to look around and identify the rebel spy. It’s apparent they are on board, and you suddenly have “A very bad feeling about this.”
Thankfully, the bots piloting the ship realize it, too, and you’re off on a new adventure in a galaxy far, far away as you jump into light speed. Who knows where you will end up, but I can assure you it will be an adventure.
In addition to the new characters debuting this year, you might encounter any of the following while experiencing Star Tours: Darth Vader, Kylo Ren, Boba Fett, Poe Dameron, Princess Leia, or Jedi Master Yoda.
After the ride, you’ll need to dispose of your 3D viewing glasses in one of the bins. After exiting the theater, you walk through a Star Wars gift shop, Tatooine Traders. This is a popular store that offers guests the opportunity to build their own lightsabers or droids. However, this is not the same experience or products as Savi’s Workshop or Droid Depot in Galaxye’s Edge, which often require reservations.
Will I get motion sickness on Star Tours?
If you are prone to motion sickness, it is a possibility. But for most, I would say this attraction is mild. For example, I don’t care for the gravitational pull of a ride like Mission: SPACE at Epcot. However, I have ridden Star Tours many times over the years without any trouble.
The ride is bumpy, and sometimes, the jerky movements feel a little rough. I would describe them as similar to a plane not so gracefully touching down on the tarmac. Make sure to secure any belongings in the netting underneath your seat. Even if you carry a large backpack, it should fit into the compartment storage.
The Resorts Gal Spin on Star Tours-The Adventure Continues
This is a tough call, but we’re going to give Star Tours the red light. Usually, you can experience Star Tours with little to no wait throughout most of the late afternoon into the evening. But we would give pause if we encountered more than a 30-minute wait. Some will also want to consider whether or not this attraction might bother them.
Resorts Gal Traffic Signals
Green Light
We give an attraction the green light if we consider it a must-do, regardless of the posted wait. We also give the green light for attractions we deem suitable to experience anytime. For example, some attractions have high capacities. Therefore, the lines continuously move and you shouldn’t have a long wait unless the attraction experiences downtime.
Red Light
We recommend checking the posted wait times for red light attractions. Then, make a quick judgment call on whether to wait, skip it, or return later. We also red light some attractions that we feel might not be suitable based on our experience.
Additionally, you might enjoy these other Hollywood Studios attractions during your day:
- Smugglers Run Ride Guide (The Millennium Falcon)
- Star Wars Rise of the Resistance Ride Guide
- Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway Ride Guide
- Slinky Dog Dash Ride Guide
We prioritize coverage of the Walt Disney World Resorts. You might enjoy browsing our complete list of hotel reviews. If you plan to spend several days at Hollywood Studios or Epcot during your vacation, you might want to consider a resort within walking distance of the parks. If so, try these reviews:
- Disney’s Beach Club Review
- Disney’s Yacht Club Review
- Disney’s Boardwalk Inn Review
- Walt Disney World Swan Reserve Review
In the Comments
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