Star Wars Attractions, Rides, Shows and Experiences at Disney World

Disney has done their best to delight even the biggest Star Wars fan with some all new attractions, as well as some updated old favorites.  Check out this list of Star Wars attractions to see and experience!

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

This is an amazing, immersive Star Wars experience at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland!

Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run puts you in the seat of the cockpit of the Millennium Falcon as either a pilot, engineer, or gunner where you will blast off, jump into hyperspace and face danger at every turn.  This thrill ride features small drops, darkness and loud noises so guests must be at least 38-inches (97cm) to ride.   Guests age 7 years or younger must be accompanied by a person age 14 years or older and it comes with all the usual warnings that riders should be in good health without high blood pressure, heart troubles, back or neck problems or other conditions that could be problematic.  Expectant mothers should not ride.

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance puts you in the middle of a climactic battle between the First Order and the Resistance as you are recruited by Rey and General Organa. You must break out of and escape a First Order Star Destroyer and stay ahead of Kylo Ren. Guests must be at least 40-inches (102cm) to ride.   Guests age 7 years or younger must be accompanied by a person age 14 years or older and it comes with all the usual warnings that riders should be in good health without high blood pressure, heart troubles, back or neck problems or other conditions that could be problematic.  Expectant mothers should not ride.

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is the first land designed to interact with the Play Disney parks app. Click here to learn more.

• Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run has a standby line and is included in the Genie+ service for Lightning Lane access.

• Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance has a standby line but can also be purchased as an Individual Lightning Lane (pay-per-ride)

• Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is included in Early Theme Park Entry which is a great benefit of staying at one of the official Walt Disney World Resort hotels or the select group of Good Neighbor hotels that qualify for this benefit. It is also included in Extended Evening Hours for Disney World Deluxe Resort guests.

Star Tours - The Adventure Continues

First of all…Star Tours.  One of my all-time favorite rides at Disney World, has been updated to include sequences from the Star Wars movie, The Force Awakens.  Sure enough, the new updated sequences include quite a bit of the new movie locations. I did notice a lot more motion in the module than usual. If you tend to get motion sick, be careful.  All in all, I love the ride and can’t wait to ride in again and again!

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Star Wars Launch Bay

Stepping into the Star Wars Launch Bay seems a bit like stepping onto a movie set, mostly because it is!  There are all kinds of different memorabilia, props, costumes, models, artwork, etc… that can be found in the Bay.  There are also some backdrops like the Mos Eisley cantina, where you can step up to the bar and have a picture taken!   The real draw to the Bay is the BB-8 Astromech Meet and Greet!  

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