VR flight on Millenium Falcon among the experiences for Disney's new Star Wars lands revealed by Harrison Ford
Actor Harrison Ford has revealed new details about Disney's Star Wars theme park plans, which among other things, will include a virtual reality flight on-board the Millennium Falcon.
During an appearance on US television network ABC’s Disneyland 60, Ford – who famously portrays Han Solo in the Star Wars franchise – revealed that the new land would include a VR ride allowing guests to pilot the Millennium Falcon in a space battle with the First Order, while a Star Wars experience would include alien and droid encounters, as well as vendors selling space-themed foods in a completely immersive world.
“I’m so blessed that I had a chance to be part of it, to walk in these iconic locations and soon you will be able to do that as well,” said Ford. “It won’t be in a galaxy far far away, but in a place close to home.”
A preview then aired outlining new concept stills, showing the aforementioned attractions from the Star Wars universe.
“Imagine stepping aboard the Millennium Falcon and actually piloting the fastest ship in the galaxy, banking left, right, firing the laser cannons, you're in complete control,” said the teaser video.
“Imagine finding yourself in the middle of a battle between the Resistance and the First Order in a race against time. You've watched the saga, now enter these authentic locales with your every sense engaged. You're meeting droids and aliens, entering otherworldly street markets, actually tasting the local delicacies, and going upscale at the planet's best dinner club, or for the truly adventurous, heading down to the local cantina."
The never-before seen Star Wars experiences are scheduled to land later this year at Disney’s parks in Florida and California, with a presence also at its upcoming park in Shanghai.
The largest land expansion in Disney’s history, the 56,655sq m (609,840sq ft) Star Wars Land will make its debut at Orlando’s Hollywood Studios and at Disneyland in Anaheim. Included in the expansion will be the Millennium Falcon ride, the iconic cantina first seen in Star Wars: Episode IV and a new ride themed to Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
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