Star Tours soft reopening this weekend was awesome. Here is the blow by blow:
Entrance:
The entry way used to be more like a move set. It is now themed to match the rest of the attraction more space aged.
First Room:
Departure screen was replaced with a full video screen. Very good pre-show images. The R2-D2 and C3PO look great.
The carpet through out the attraction was replaced.
Second Room:
Large update to this room. Old Star Tour driver droids on display. The main droid in the middle is viewing an xray type machine to see what is in side of luggage. Great effect. Even got to see WALL-E.
Loading Queue:
The Tube TV's are gone and LCD TV's are in. New loading video. It was pretty funny.
Ride:
C3PO as the driver. The video was crystal clear. The video is split into sections and appears that each of the sections could be replaced with others. It appears there are many ride variations. The ride is less jerky than the old ride. The motion with the video was perfect. The 3D was good by really not needed.
Exit:
Pretty much the same with drop boxes for the 3D glasses.
Overall the ride improvements are terrific. Well worth the wait. With the variations to the ride it will be one that you'll ride over and over and not get bored.
