These ARE the Droids You’re Looking For!!!!!

[disneylover1955]

Preview of two of the Droids from Star Tours The Adventure Continues! :happy: :happy:


Since everything we do at Imagineering starts with the story, it probably comes as no surprise that one of the first things we set out to do with the new Star Tours show was to figure out when our story should take place within the Star Wars timeline.

The existing Star Tours show we internally refer to as “6.5,” since it takes place time-wise after Episode VI Return of the Jedi. Story development for the new show began “a long time ago,” back in 1998, and a story treatment from that year carries the title “Episode 7 – A Star Tours Classic” – referring to the Boonta Classic race that was to be the main feature of the show.

But by the time Episode I hit the screens, we were all anxious to know what would surface in Episode III that we might build on for the show. Naturally, we were then curious how Episode III would complete the series. In the end, after numerous discussions, we decided to place our storyline between the two sets of Star Wars trilogies, giving the project the working title “Star Tours 3.5.”

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This time period gave our show team the ability to tap into the very best of the Star Wars characters and adventures. But turning the clock back also required some interesting changes for the Star Tours show. The Starspeeder 3000 would need to be an earlier model, the Starspeeder 1000, with a new pilot (especially since Rex, the original pilot, opens the original show saying it’s his first flight!)

Our design team created a new Tour Droid for the show, an AC Series pilot we dubbed “Ace,” with a personality as different from Rex as you can imagine.

We also created a new “spokesbot” for Star Tours, modeled after the WA-7 “Waitress Droid” from the Attack of the Clones. George Lucas suggested the name “Aly San San,” in reference to Allison Janney, the wonderful actress who provides the voice for this new character. We had a terrific time with Allison in the recording sessions for the show – she brought a lot of warmth and humor to the part.

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These are just two of the droids you can expect to see in Star Tours “The Adventures Continue” next year. And in our next blog, I’ll tell you about a droid who really steals the show in the new attraction!


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[gochmaster]

wow those look awesome

[mickeyfan1999]

They do look Awesome to my eyes!!! Thank you for sharing!!!

[Princess Victoria]

They do look pretty great. I love how they kept the general Captain Rex look on Ace, even though he is different. And I always liked that WA-7 type droid from Attack of the Clones. She would look great as a Star Tours stewardess.

[CompleetlyRandom]

Rip Rex! Those are awesome though..

[1rocky]

thanks for sharing they are fantastic

[chemnerd09]

This might be an odd question, but will the rides be the same at DLR and WDW? I think the droids look pretty cool. I can't ride Star Tours because its a simulator, but it does sound like the new changes will be neat.

[Story]

Those droids look pretty neat, but... I miss Rex already. I guess I didn't realize they would be replacing him too :pout:

[disneylover1955]

Those droids look pretty neat, but... I miss Rex already. I guess I didn't realize they would be replacing him too :pout:

Awwww :pet: its okay Story, I miss Rex too! :cry:

[Rabbit]

I cannot waittt! Everytime I go to DLR and don't get to go on Star Tours it just doesn't feel right :(

[HitchHikingGhostFangirl]

Those droids look pretty neat, but... I miss Rex already. I guess I didn't realize they would be replacing him too :pout:

Me too :( I hope they place him somewhere in the ride at the very least. :pet:

[Story]

Me too :( I hope they place him somewhere in the ride at the very least. :pet:

Oh, I definitely agree. In fact, if he got put somewhere in the ride, then I think I'd be okay with the new droids :) He could even be seen while we are waiting in line or something... like showing an exasperated experienced droid trying to teach Rex how to be a good pilot :lol:

[HitchHikingGhostFangirl]

Oh, I definitely agree. In fact, if he got put somewhere in the ride, then I think I'd be okay with the new droids :) He could even be seen while we are waiting in line or something... like showing an exasperated experienced droid trying to teach Rex how to be a good pilot :lol:

Exactly! That's all I need, just a little homage to him! To show that he wasnt forgotten about

[disneylover1955]

Exactly! That's all I need, just a little homage to him! To show that he wasnt forgotten about

Maybe they will put him in the queue line! Oooo or an army of him! :happy:

[Story]

Maybe they will put him in the queue line! Oooo or an army of him! :happy:

:lol: That would be awesome- okay, now I am expecting Disney to do something awesome with Rex in the queue line. Disney, don't disappoint me now! :nono: :lol:


And I totally agree, HHGF. Rex can't be forgotten. He gave so much to Star Tours :pet:

[calidrifter]

New rumors suggest that threepio will be on the star speeder with you, which will make it clearer as to why he hates space travel so much.

[snoboardp]

I dont prefer the humanoid look to the drones. There was something more charming about the look of Rex and I much prefer seeing rex vs ace (rex 2.0).

[KAJIHOLIC]

I dont prefer the humanoid look to the drones. There was something more charming about the look of Rex and I much prefer seeing rex vs ace (rex 2.0).

Its going to be C3PO instead.

[snoboardp]

I dont imagine he'd be the pilot right?

[calidrifter]

Word is that he may indeed be the pilot.

[disneylover1955]

I'm so excited for Star Tours, it makes me sad every time I walk by it and can't see what's going on inside! :rofl:

[calidrifter]

Actually it was confirmed that he will be the pilot. And yes very sad to have those walls around star tours. I wish our que was as nice as the one at wdw.

[disneylover1955]

Actually it was confirmed that he will be the pilot. And yes very sad to have those walls around star tours. I wish our que was as nice as the one at wdw.

The two interior queues are almost identical, the only difference is the outside of Walt Disney World's which is pretty sweet! :happy:

[snoboardp]

Since when was 3PO a pilot? hrmmm dont think i like the change (sounds poorly thought out like the "prequel" trilogy). Actually now that i think of it... What IS C-3PO's function?!?! translator? whiner/comic relief?

Well, i guess i should withhold judgment til i actually get on the ride... next year....

[andycool]

Those droids look sooooo crazy! I can't wait for Star Tours to open back up next year!

[calidrifter]

Protocol, which in the star wars universe means jack of all trades. If you remember threepio is always complaining about how he hates space travel. I guess George Lucas stated that they wanted Star Tours to be more in line with the story of the trilogies and that is why threepio is now the pilot.

[magic61983]

I'm going to have to take some time off and go back when Star Tours opens. Those Droids look really cool.

[bjeong1381]

I just got back from Disneyland and I didn't even know that this ride was being renovated. I was very sad when I we went there and it was closed. I am excited for it to open back up though!!!

[calidrifter]

I know April of next year can't get here soon enough

[disneylover1955]

I just can't wait for the walls to be taken down and we can see inside! :rofl:

[calidrifter]

I wonder when that will be.

[disneylover1955]

I wonder when that will be.

I'm going to say April 2011! :shrug:

[calidrifter]

Rofl...

[disneylover1955]

I love reading all the added changes and TLC that Disneyland's version is getting! :happy:

[vinylcreation]

It's getting warmer.... WAIT!!!! I'M ON FIRE!!!! PUT ME OUT, PUT ME OUT!!!!!!!! :look: :lol:

[disneylover1955]

It's getting warmer.... WAIT!!!! I'M ON FIRE!!!! PUT ME OUT, PUT ME OUT!!!!!!!! :look: :lol:

Bahahahaha what?

[disneyguru]

THese are cool. I heard MaY 10TH as the reopening has anyone heard different?

[disneylover1955]

THese are cool. I heard MaY 10TH as the reopening has anyone heard different?

May 20th in Walt Disney World! Disneyland's hasn't been announced yet! :(

[Presto117]

My friend overheard a cast member say that they could be open as early as April, but I feel like they should have a definite date by now. George Lucas did just visit and test the new ride this past week, so it's got to be getting closer..

[disneylover1955]

My friend overheard a cast member say that they could be open as early as April, but I feel like they should have a definite date by now. George Lucas did just visit and test the new ride this past week, so it's got to be getting closer..

The reason the date is up in the air is because they will be opening Little Mermaid, Star Tours, Goofy's Flying School, Paradise Pier Beer Garden, AND to top if off Disneyland won the premier of Pirates 4 so they are trying to juggle the added crowds that all these will bring! It seems each month will be bringing something new to the resort starting in April or May! :rofl:

[disneyguru]

Wow, there is a lot going on at the Park's this year. The extra crowds will be worth it this summer to see all the new cool stuff.

[andycool]

I can't wait till this ride opens in May! Those Droids look so cool!

[MightyBedbug]

Not loving these new character designs.

I always liked that REX looked more like an Artoo unit than a Threepio or other humanoid droid.

And the other droid looks too CG-ey - like the waitress droids in Attack of the Clones. I'm sure they'll look better in reality, but I hope they aren't completely CG characters - they're just not as charming as audio-animatronic characters.

[VinylmationMike]

I like the new droids but I am more looking forward to hear what the new droids voice will sound like.

[MightyBedbug]

REX better be voiced by Pee-Wee, that's all I've gotta say. :)

[zhchelsea]

wow. these droids looks awsome!!! i went to d23 back in 2009 and i think it's developed based on that one

[pactiger03]

cool! thx for sharing!