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Disney launches Star Tours Facebook page, announces sneak peek mall tour, and gives first look at ride destinations Hoth, Naboo and Kashyyyk

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AT-AT walkers stride across a snowy battlefield as clouds of smoke billow and laser blasts streak overhead, recreating the epic Star Wars action experienced on the immersive Star Tours attraction at Disney Parks.

Disney has launched a new Star Tours page on Facebook where fans can “like” the attraction in anticipation of its enhanced reopening next month.

The page reveals Floridians will have a chance to learn more about Star Tours 2 in one of four upcoming special mall appearances that will include R2-D2, C-3PO, Jedi Mickey and Leia Minnie!

SATURDAY, APRIL 16 – AVENTURA MALL – MIAMI
SATURDAY, APRIL 30 – ORANGE PARK MALL – JACKSONVILLE
SATURDAY, MAY 7 – WESTFIELD CITRUS PARK MALL – TAMPA
SATURDAY, MAY 14 – THE FLORIDA MALL – ORLANDO

Also in the Facebook page’s photo album, Disney has added three new pieces of artwork showing off destinations theme park guests will fly to when they step aboard the new Star Tours: The Adventures Continue ride. It appears the underwater Gungan city on Naboo will be visited:

A captivating underwater attraction features glowing domes linked by tubes in the deep ocean, as small submarines navigate toward them. This immersive experience evokes the excitement of top-tier Disney rides, like venturing on a Star Tours journey—only this time, guests are transported beneath the waves into mysterious aquatic realms.

The beautiful landscapes of Kashyyyk will play a part in Star Tours 2:

Verdant islands and dramatic rocky formations emerge from tranquil blue waters beneath a cloud-filled sky, reminiscent of the magical Disney park landscapes that inspire beloved attractions like Pirates of the Caribbean and Jungle Cruise.

And Star Wars fans will be overjoyed to have a chance to take part in the famous Hoth battle, perhaps helping to take down an AT-AT or two:

hoth

In addition, Disney appears to be touting the new 3D aspect of the attraction, which will be a vast improvement over the original version of the ride:

Star Tours 3-D spaceship zooms past asteroids in space with the attraction’s vibrant logo overhead, inviting fans to discover thrilling ride destinations—like and follow our Facebook page for more Star Wars-themed adventures.

Whether you call it Star Tours 3D, Star Tours 2, or Star Tours: The Adventures Continue, the new attraction will premiere at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on May 20, 2011 and at Disneyland in California on June 3, 2011.

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