How to Enjoy: Star Tours at Disney-MGM Studios at Walt Disney World
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Fly to Endor at Disney-MGM Studios
On the far side of Echo Lake, at the end of Commissary Lane at Disney-MGM Studios is proof that movies can come to life! It's a dream come true for Star Wars fans... a ride to the moon of Endor.
Actually, it's Star Tours, a space journey in a 40-seat advanced flight simulator created by Disney Imagineers and Star Wars creator George Lucas. It's the ultimate "Star Wars" adventure.
"I have a very bad feeling about this..."
Fast Facts About "Star Tours"
- Location: End of Commissary Lane, between Echo Lake and Streets of America.
- Type of Attraction: Indoor motion simulator.
- Minimum Height: 40 inches (102cm).
- FASTPASS: Available on this attraction. Pick-up station is to the right of the main entrance. This isn't the highest demand attraction, so you can probably wait until later in the day to pick up your FASTPASS.
- Gift Shop: You will exit the ride through Tattoine Traders. Also accessible from the walkway. Star Wars memorabilia, books, t-shirts and toys.
- Special Caution: This is a turbulent motion simulator. You should be in good health... you may not wish to ride if you have high blood pressure, heart, back or neck problems or other health problems that might be aggravated by the turbulence. Pregnant women shouldn't ride.
An Introduction to Star Tours
Connect To More Information About Star Tours
- Star Tours Official Home Page
- Disney's official web page: "Board an intergalactic simulator for a turbulent trip through outer space. With an absent-minded droid in the cockpit, you're in for warp-speed near-misses, collisions with comets and high-flying excitement - not to mention a wrong turn into a combat zone, right into the path of the Death Star. May the Force be with you!"
- Star Wars Weekends Official Site
- Star Wars Weekends are held during June each years... Choose your destiny and journey to a "galaxy far, far away." Come face to face with your favorite Star Wars heroes and villains, test your knowledge of trivia, or take flight in Star Tours - the ultimate Star Wars adventure during Star Wars Weekends at the Disney-MGM Studios. (This page will have more details about two months prior to the next opening day.)
- Star Tours on Wikipedia
- Excellent background information on the Star Tours attractions at Disneyland, Tokyo Disneyland, Disney-MGM Studios, and Disneyland Paris. You'll find the storyline, film credits and details on the flight simulator.
Tattoine Traders: The Best Shop in the Galaxy!
Direct from Endor...
... actually not from Endor, but always fun!
Take A Look Inside "Star Tours"
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