Marcus Errico

Disney Parks Get Their Force On

Marcus ErricoEditor-in-Chief, Yahoo Entertainment

Wed, December 23, 2015 at 2:45 AM UTC

Star Wars Land Concept — The 14-acre Star Wars Land will feature two attractions (a *Millennium Falcon* ride and a battle between the First Order and the Resistance), as well as themed shops and restaurants (including a cantina!), all populated by humanoids and aliens based on the films. (Credit: Disney/Lucasfilm)

Star Wars Land Concept Art — The *Falcon* ride got the loudest ovation at the D23 announcement and is expected to be a huge draw. (Credit: Disney/Lucasfilm)

Hyperspace Mountain Concept — For the Season of the Force overlay of Tomorrowland, which will extend into 2016, the iconic indoor Space Mountain coaster has been rebooted as Hyperspace Mountain, putting visitors in the cockpit of an X-wing while scenes of galactic dogfights play out all around. (Credit: Disney/Lucasfilm)

Launch Bay Concept Art — While some of the Season of the Force attractions are temporary (like Hyperspace Mountain), the Launch Bay combines character meet-and-greets, replica props and models, and a high-end gift shop featuring collectibles. (Credit: Disney/Lucasfilm)

Chewbacca Meet-and-Greet Concept Art — The Launch Bay allows visitors to choose a light side or dark side, culminating in a character encounter with either the huggable Chewie or the terrifying Darth Vader. (Credit: Disney/Lucasfilm)

Season of the Force Entrance — The signage has been erected just outside Tomorrowland, which is now dominated by *Star Wars*. (Credit: Disney)

Before *The Force Awakens* even hit theaters, the Star Tours virtual ride was updated to include the Jakku confrontation between the Falcon and TIE fighters as well as appearances from Finn (John Boyega) and BB-8. During Season of the Force, the Jakku scene will be part of every ride; once the promotion ends, it will be part of the random rotation of scenarios. (Credit: Yahoo Movies)

Phasma Accessories — The Launch Bay highlights include replica props, including the “Chrometrooper” from *The Force Awakens*. (Credit: Yahoo Movies)

First Order Flametrooper — (Credit: Yahoo Movies)

Kylo Ren Lightsaber Hilt — The new bad guy’s saber is said to be “an ancient design.” (Credit: Yahoo Movies)

First Order Shuttle — Kylo Ren is transported from his Star Destroyer, *Finalizer*, to planets and other ships in this sweet ride. (Credit: Yahoo Movies)

First Order TIE Fighter — The red swath identifies this model as the two-seated Special Forces TIE. (Credit: Yahoo Movies)

TIE Pilot Uniform — (Credit: Yahoo Movies)

Imperial Navy Crafts, Uniforms — A vintage TIE fighter (right) and the speedy TIE Interceptor flank an Imperial Star Destroyer. In the back, a TIE pilot outfit (left) and Imperial officer uniform are visible. (Credit: Yahoo Movies)

Darth Vader, TIE Advanced — Darth Vader and his distinctive fighter from *A New Hope*. (Credit: Yahoo Movies)

Rey Costume, Millennium Falcon, Han Blaster, X-Wing, Poe Blaster — This display is dedicated to the good guys. (Credit: Yahoo Movies)

Luke Skywalker’s Lightsaber — The laser sword that Luke lost in Cloud City resurfaces in *The Force Awakens*. The display reveals “someone salvaged it from the city’s industrial depths. (Credit: Yahoo Movies)

Millennium Falcon — The greatest ship in the galaxy. ’Nuff said. (Credit: Yahoo Movies)

Resistance X-Wing, Poe Blaster — Poe flies the standard-issue T-70 model on his mission to recover the map to Luke Skywalker. (Credit: Yahoo Movies)

Rey’s Speeder — Reminiscent of an old-fashioned tractor, Rey cobbled together this vehicle to haul her salvage to Unkar Plutt. (Credit: Yahoo Movies)

Rebel Pilot Uniform — (Credit: Yahoo Movies)

X-Wing Fighter — The original T-65 model used to destroy two Death Stars. (Credit: Yahoo Movies)

Y-Wing — One of the most reliable starfighters in the film saga, appearing in the Clone Wars and remaining a key vehicle in the Galactic Civil War. (Credit: Yahoo Movies)

Rebel Spacecraft, PIlot — Among the items on display in the Rebel Alliance case are a couple other alphabet-inspired fighters. (Credit: Yahoo Movies)

Tantive IV — The Rebel “blockade runner” is the very first ship on screen in the very first *Star Wars* movie, *A New Hope*. (Credit: Yahoo Movies)

Fett Family, Slave I — The first family of bounty hunting and their ride. (Credit: Yahoo Movies)

The Launch Bay features an area inspired by the Mos Eisley Cantina, provided you’re not a droid (Credit: Yahoo Movies)

Dejarik Table — Alas, the holochessboard doesn’t work. Let’s get some Imagineers on that pronto. (Credit: Yahoo Movies)

2-1B Sconce — Among the various droid heads repurposed as lighting is this medical droid model, best known for tending to Luke in *The Empire Strikes Back*. (Credit: Yahoo Movies)

Chewbacca — This Wookiee never runs out of hugs. (Credit: Yahoo Movies)

Boba Fett — Not as cuddly as Chewie, the Madalorian-armored rogue is among the characters who pops into the cantina. (Credit: Yahoo Movies)

BB-8 Cookie — The spherical droid makes for a sweet snack during downtime from galactic exploring. (Credit: Disney)

Darth by Chocolate, the Pastry Menace — If you prefer something more decadent than crispy rice cookies, you can turn to the dark (chocolate) side. (Credit: Disney)

BB-8 Sippy Cups — One of the most popular items during our visit was the BB-8 souvenir sippy cup, because riding Star Tours is thirsty work. (Credit: Yahoo Movies)

Chewie Stein, Han Solo Carbonite Lunchbox — For an additional price, your refreshments can come in these collectibles. (Credit: Yahoo Movies)

Rose Parade Float Concept — A *Star Wars* Land-inspired section was one of three displays (along with Cinderella’s castle and *Frozen*’s ice castle) featured on Disneyland’s entry in the 2016 Tournament of Roses Parade on New Year’s Day in Pasadena, California. (Credit: Disney)

Disney boss Bob Iger delighted and surprised fans at the D23 Expo this year with the announcement that both Disneyland and Disney World would be adding a Star Wars Land. Construction is slated to begin in January for a 2017 opening. To whet fans’ appetites in the meantime, the theme parks have opened Season of the Force, a group of Star Wars-based attractions. Yahoo Movies recently toured Disneyland’s version. Click through for a virtual visit of your own.

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