
Star Wars Land Announced!
Bob Iger just confirmed a new Star Wars land for Anaheim and Florida at the D23 Expo.
Today at the D23 EXPO 2015, The Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced to an audience of more than 7,500 fans that Star Wars-themed lands will be coming to Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif., and Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla., allowing Star Wars fans to step into the stories from a galaxy far, far away.
Ambitious plans to bring Star Wars to life in the two parks include creating Disney’s largest single-themed land expansions ever at 14-acres each, transporting guests to a never-before-seen planet, a remote trading port and one of the last stops before wild space where Star Wars characters and their stories come to life.
“I am thrilled to announce the next chapter in the long and exciting history between Disney Parks and Star Wars,” said Iger. “Through each new attraction and new land we create, we push the boundaries of what is possible. And as you can imagine, with Star Wars, we are taking that to a whole new level, with a whole galaxy to explore.”
These authentic lands will have two signature attractions, including the ability to take the controls of one of the most recognizable ships in the galaxy, the Millennium Falcon, on a customized secret mission, and an epic Star Wars adventure that puts guests in the middle of a climactic battle.
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"Today, I'm thrilled to announce the next chapter between Disney Parks and @StarWars." —Bob Iger #D23EXPO
— Disney (@Disney) August 15, 2015
This new 14-acre land will completely envelope the world of @StarWars. #D23Expo
— Walt Disney Studios (@DisneyStudios) August 15, 2015
This will be the largest themed land expansion ever. 14 acres of @StarWars. #D23EXPO
— Disney (@Disney) August 15, 2015
Star Wars Land will be the "largest singe themed land expansion ever" for the Parks.
— Eric Vespe (@EricVespe) August 15, 2015
Completely immersive Star Wars experience, including the Cantina. #D23Expo2015
— Inside the Magic (@InsideTheMagic) August 15, 2015
There won't be one Star Wars Land, there will be two. One in Disney's Hollywood Studios and one in Disneyland. Truly amazing. #StarWarsLand
— Oh My Disney News (@OhMyDisneyNews) August 15, 2015
You will be able to FLY THE MILLENNIUM FALCON. #D23Expo
— Countess Flagrante (@MandyBu) August 15, 2015
One of the two big rides is a Millennium Flacon ride. The other is a climactic battle with the First Order. #D23EXPO #StarWarsLand
— Oh My Disney News (@OhMyDisneyNews) August 15, 2015