Star Tours soft open - Page 2

RStar · 05-28-2011, 12:15 PM

I was at Disneyland last night when we decided to check out Star Tours at about 7:00 PM. The first thing I noticed was that all of the exterior lighting was off. A cast member informed us that the entire building had lost power, and inside I could see the emergency lights were on. The rest of the area still had power and was operating as usual. I did not return to see if power had been restored that night. This is why they have soft openings, to work out the bugs, but to have a catastrophic power failure on an attraction that has been operating for over 30 years seems a bit unusual.

Ghoulish Delight · 05-28-2011, 12:17 PM

24 years, but who's counting.

RStar · 05-29-2011, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

24 years, but who's counting.

Evidently you are.

CoasterMatt · 05-29-2011, 01:27 AM

Didn't get to ride Star Tours today, but 3 rides on Little Mermaid made us happy. That's a fun little dark ride.

innerSpaceman · 05-30-2011, 08:20 AM

Star Tours 2 is rad. A bit heavy on the prequels, but we had So.Much.Fun. Our first ride was geektacular, and I laughed my head off. Second had only one departure from the first, but also tons of fun. When heading into the building, choose to stand in the left-hand queue if you can. That side's much better in the second queue room. Other than that, apparently the ride branches are luck of the draw. Overall, I think it helps a bit to be a bit of a Star Wars geek - but not necessary for your enjoyment.

Fun.

Cadaverous Pallor · 05-30-2011, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

A bit heavy on the prequels,

Ride it again, hopefully you'll get luckier.

innerSpaceman · 05-30-2011, 09:49 PM

Not a matter of luck. There's only one O.T. planet option available. It's a hoot, but not good odds. We got it both times, but I'd still say the new Tours is heavy on the prequels, since all the other possible destinations are Prequel Planets.

RStar · 05-31-2011, 06:55 AM

Sounds great! I'm going for the AP preview Wed. night. Can't wait!

katiesue · 05-31-2011, 08:57 AM

We really liked it. So much fun to not know what's going to happen next.

Morrigoon · 05-31-2011, 01:52 PM

*jealous*

05-28-2011, 12:15 PM	#11
RStar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Me & Manyard hangin out! Posts: 5,433	I was at Disneyland last night when we decided to check out Star Tours at about 7:00 PM. The first thing I noticed was that all of the exterior lighting was off. A cast member informed us that the entire building had lost power, and inside I could see the emergency lights were on. The rest of the area still had power and was operating as usual. I did not return to see if power had been restored that night. This is why they have soft openings, to work out the bugs, but to have a catastrophic power failure on an attraction that has been operating for over 30 years seems a bit unusual. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! www.StarTownGifts.com
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05-28-2011, 12:17 PM	#12
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	24 years, but who's counting. __________________ '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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05-29-2011, 01:27 AM	#14
CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	Didn't get to ride Star Tours today, but 3 rides on Little Mermaid made us happy. That's a fun little dark ride. __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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05-30-2011, 08:20 AM	#15
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Star Tours 2 is rad. A bit heavy on the prequels, but we had So.Much.Fun. Our first ride was geektacular, and I laughed my head off. Second had only one departure from the first, but also tons of fun. When heading into the building, choose to stand in the left-hand queue if you can. That side's much better in the second queue room. Other than that, apparently the ride branches are luck of the draw. Overall, I think it helps a bit to be a bit of a Star Wars geek - but not necessary for your enjoyment. Fun.
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05-30-2011, 09:49 PM	#17
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Not a matter of luck. There's only one O.T. planet option available. It's a hoot, but not good odds. We got it both times, but I'd still say the new Tours is heavy on the prequels, since all the other possible destinations are Prequel Planets.
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05-31-2011, 06:55 AM	#18
RStar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Me & Manyard hangin out! Posts: 5,433	Sounds great! I'm going for the AP preview Wed. night. Can't wait! __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! www.StarTownGifts.com
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katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	We really liked it. So much fun to not know what's going to happen next. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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05-31-2011, 01:52 PM	#20
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	jealous __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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