So, uh, Star Tours.

Cadaverous Pallor · 07-27-2010, 09:17 AM

Star Tours is getting the upgrade. Finally.

I am kind of in a funk about it today, not because I don't think it needs an upgrade - quite the contrary. I've been waiting for this a long time...a long time.

We weren't able to be there when they closed it. We didn't have a themed meet, no last ride, no visit to the Jedi Academy to cheer on the 4 year old padawans, no spontaneous saber battles where Cosmic Waves was, no last photos of Threepio yelling at Artoo or that repair droid no one pays attention to anymore.

My cheese is as sad as cheese can be. (My cheese loves the Star Wars of my youth, and as nice as the upgrade could be, this ride is a huge chunk of my Star Wars youth.)

I have no idea what the upgrade entails because missing APness means I'd rather be out of the loop. In any case, what will be will be.

Bye bye, Star Tours. I remember waiting 3 hours for you...and it was worth it.

CoasterMatt · 07-27-2010, 09:20 AM

I loved the queue, I was never really impressed with the ride. But then again, I was bitter that Adventure Thru Innerspace got the boot, and not CircleVision.

innerSpaceman · 07-27-2010, 09:30 AM

Yeah, I remember not getting in a last Inner Space ride when that upstart, mall-worthy Star Wars ride moved in, taking me by less-informed-geek surprise.

It would have been fun to have had a Star Tours meet. As a die-hard Star Wars fan, I have a warm spot for the ride - but truthfully have been on it but once or twice in the last five years or so.

Some of my Star Wars friends talked about giving it a proper send-off. Perhaps some of them did that yesterday, though I was never told about it.

It certainly wasn't one of the fave attractions among the LoT crowd. And if the sequel's going to be based on those godawful prequels, I can't say I'm really looking forward to the reopening. But that will be a fun event nontheless. I'm sure my Star Wars pals will make a deal of it - and it could be a fun day for the LoT crew as well.

JWBear · 07-27-2010, 09:31 AM

I miss both Circlevision and ATIS.

flippyshark · 07-27-2010, 09:35 AM

Hey, y'all still have time to fly out to Florida and visit our old school Star Tours. I don't know how long before ours goes down, but it's probably gonna be a while.

Ghoulish Delight · 07-27-2010, 09:36 AM

According to the OC Register, September.

BarTopDancer · 07-27-2010, 09:38 AM

I am so glad I took that final ride on the 17th. I had no idea it was glowing away forever until I heard on the news... but the Endor Express lasted an incredibly long time for not once making it to its final destination.

flippyshark · 07-27-2010, 09:41 AM

Scheduling my ceremonial last visit soon. I'd be delighted if any of you want to join me.

innerSpaceman · 07-27-2010, 09:50 AM

So now I find out thru facebook that a bunch of people I know DID go the Park last nite, and never made an effort to say that in advance. Perhaps if I'd gone to Comic Con ...

oh well.

CoasterMatt · 07-27-2010, 10:35 AM

I'll bet you could probably recreate a better Star Tours in a hotel room...

07-27-2010, 09:17 AM	#1
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	So, uh, Star Tours. Star Tours is getting the upgrade. Finally. I am kind of in a funk about it today, not because I don't think it needs an upgrade - quite the contrary. I've been waiting for this a long time...a long time. We weren't able to be there when they closed it. We didn't have a themed meet, no last ride, no visit to the Jedi Academy to cheer on the 4 year old padawans, no spontaneous saber battles where Cosmic Waves was, no last photos of Threepio yelling at Artoo or that repair droid no one pays attention to anymore. My cheese is as sad as cheese can be. (My cheese loves the Star Wars of my youth, and as nice as the upgrade could be, this ride is a huge chunk of my Star Wars youth.) I have no idea what the upgrade entails because missing APness means I'd rather be out of the loop. In any case, what will be will be. Bye bye, Star Tours. I remember waiting 3 hours for you...and it was worth it. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	I loved the queue, I was never really impressed with the ride. But then again, I was bitter that Adventure Thru Innerspace got the boot, and not CircleVision. __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Yeah, I remember not getting in a last Inner Space ride when that upstart, mall-worthy Star Wars ride moved in, taking me by less-informed-geek surprise. It would have been fun to have had a Star Tours meet. As a die-hard Star Wars fan, I have a warm spot for the ride - but truthfully have been on it but once or twice in the last five years or so. Some of my Star Wars friends talked about giving it a proper send-off. Perhaps some of them did that yesterday, though I was never told about it. It certainly wasn't one of the fave attractions among the LoT crowd. And if the sequel's going to be based on those godawful prequels, I can't say I'm really looking forward to the reopening. But that will be a fun event nontheless. I'm sure my Star Wars pals will make a deal of it - and it could be a fun day for the LoT crew as well.
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07-27-2010, 09:31 AM	#4
JWBear Worn Romantic Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Long Beach California Posts: 8,435	I miss both Circlevision and ATIS. __________________ Unrestrained frivolity will lead to the downfall of modern society.
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07-27-2010, 09:35 AM	#5
flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	Hey, y'all still have time to fly out to Florida and visit our old school Star Tours. I don't know how long before ours goes down, but it's probably gonna be a while.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	According to the OC Register, September. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	I am so glad I took that final ride on the 17th. I had no idea it was glowing away forever until I heard on the news... but the Endor Express lasted an incredibly long time for not once making it to its final destination. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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07-27-2010, 09:41 AM	#8
flippyshark Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 2,852	Scheduling my ceremonial last visit soon. I'd be delighted if any of you want to join me.
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07-27-2010, 09:50 AM	#9
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	So now I find out thru facebook that a bunch of people I know DID go the Park last nite, and never made an effort to say that in advance. Perhaps if I'd gone to Comic Con ... oh well.
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07-27-2010, 10:35 AM	#10
CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	I'll bet you could probably recreate a better Star Tours in a hotel room... __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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