Star Wars is the intellectual property that just keeps on giving for Disney. Well, in this case, it’s doing its fair share of taking too.
Like the Death Star is to Alderaan, Mickey & Co. have announced what rides will get the ol’ laser-destruction treatment when they relinquish 14 acres of primo Disneyland Anaheim space to make way for the new, dedicated Star Wars sector of the most magical place in the galaxy.
An artist’s impression of the development.
Ten attractions are getting the boot when construction begins next month, including a huge swathe of the Big Thunder Ranch attractions, and decidedly un-Star Wars rides like the Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes will be shuttered until the new area’s completed. That all adds up to over 55,000 square metres of pure, unadulterated galactic goodness.
If you just cannot wait to let your hype awaken, the park has already converted a fair few classics to show off the Star Wars galaxy in Season Of The Force.
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Some new attractions in the development had already been revealed, including a cool-as-hell ride where you get to pilot the bloody Millennium Falcon. Take that, Davy Crockett’s canoe!
The L.A Times also noted Universal Studios Hollywood is set to launch their new Harry Potter attractions next year too, setting the stage for another great battle between sci-fi and fantasy. Wands vs. lightsabers? Hell fuck yeah.
The L.A Times also noted Universal Studios Hollywood is set to launch their new Harry Potter attractions next year too, setting the stage for another great battle between sci-fi and fantasy. Wands vs. lightsabers? Hell fuck yeah.
Story: Deadline / L.A Times.
Photo: Allen J. Schaben / Getty.
