Location: Echo Lake

Description: In this 3D ride, you are seated in a “ship” that is a motion simulator.  You will see some Audio-Animatronics as well as the 3D motion video.  This ride has always had a warning for those who get motion sickness however the newest version seems to bother those with sensitive stomachs even more. Trust us, it’ll be worth taking a Dramamine to visit some of the new locations and characters in this multi-storyline ride!Expect to see old and new Star Wars favorites liked C3PO, R2D2, Chewbacca, Yoda, Admiral Ackbar, Princess Leia, and maybe even Darth Vadar himself!  You will also visit planets like Naboo, Kashyyyk, Coruscant, and Tatooine.  This high-flying adventure offers all this and much, much more! The new Star Tours is destined to become both a classic and family favorite!

Average Wait Times: Most times of day you can expect a 20 to 30 minute wait but if you keep your eye on the wait time boards or follow on an app you will see that during meal times or closer to park opening and closing you can usually hop on in half that time!

Melissa has created Chip & Company’s ‘Guide to Walt Disney World’ as well as chronicling her Disney baking (and cooking) exploits In the Kitchen. She also writes original articles about her experiences visiting Walt Disney World and finding Disney magic in New York. Melissa is a World History teacher and a bookworm. Oh & you should probably know she believes in fairytales.  Come follow her photoblog Picturing Disney and visit her Facebook!