Disney's Hollywood Studios · Operating · 1989
Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
Motion simulator · Echo Lake
A randomized Star Tours flight through the galaxy — 3D simulator adventures that still launch from Echo Lake.
At a glance
Key facts for Star Tours – The Adventures Continue.
Type
Spin, drop & swing
Status
Operating
Subtype
Motion simulator
Opened
1989
Land
Park
Specifications
Sourced stats for Star Tours – The Adventures Continue.
Ride profile
Spin, drop & swing · Motion simulator
- classic
- family
- simulator
- star-wars
Experience
Motion simulator
Spec sheet
Min height
3'4"
Specs source: disneyworld.disney.go.com
History
Sourced timeline and background for Star Tours – The Adventures Continue.
Timeline
1989
Star Tours – The Adventures Continue opens
Background
Star Tours opened with Disney-MGM Studios in 1989 and relaunched as Star Tours – The Adventures Continue with digital 3D and randomized destinations. The Echo Lake hangar remains one of Walt Disney World's longest-running Star Wars experiences.
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Sources & official links
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- Star Tours – The Adventures Continue — official ride pagedisneyworld.disney.go.com(opens in a new tab)
- Disney's Hollywood Studios — official sitedisneyworld.disney.go.com(opens in a new tab)
- Disney's Hollywood Studios on Coaster AtlasPark page
- Full Disney's Hollywood Studios rosterCoasters and other rides
- Hero photo (Walt Disney World · Official park media)Image license & attribution(opens in a new tab)
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