Located in the former Magic of Disney Animation building, Star Wars Launch Bay will bring a whole lot more Star Wars to Hollywood Studios! The experience will begin in former outdoor queue area for the Tour - guests will be able to take a look at some Star Wars concept art, before heading inside the Launch Bay for lots more exciting experiences! See below for a full list of experiences inside the newest Star Wars addition to the parks!
Special Character Experiences: After entering a themed atrium complete with replicas of Star Wars props, guests can journey to the dark side and encounter Star Wars characters such as Darth Vader in a 360-degree immersive area themed around the Star Destroyer, or they may choose the light side by stepping into a makeshift Rebel base and coming face to face with Star Wars characters such as the most famous co-pilot in the galaxy, Chewbacca.
Launch Bay Theater: Guests hear directly from the creative minds behind the Star Wars saga in a short video that includes exclusive interviews with the directors, writers, producers and other key movie crew members who bring the saga to life.
The Cantina: This setting, inspired by the unsavory “hives of scum and villainy” in the Star Wars galaxy, is a fun place to explore and take photos near elements of the cantina, such as a holochess table. Holochess is a game seen in Star Wars.
Star Wars Game Center: Guests can play current and upcoming video games, including new Disney Infinity 3.0 content created exclusively for this location.
Themed Galleries: Special immersive galleries will be located throughout the Launch Bay;
- Celebration Gallery will feature iconic ships from throughout the Star Wars saga, such as memorable ones of the Rebel Alliance and the Imperial Navy fleet.
- Celebration Hallway will display large-scale replicas of Star Wars props amid scenic murals.
- Preview Gallery will offer guests exclusive looks at replicas of props, artifacts and memorabilia from the latest movie in the saga, starting with Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Among the items that will be on display are costumes, ship models, droids and artwork.
Launch Bay Cargo: A unique shopping area where guests may bring home a variety of Star Wars merchandise, including original artwork and collector’s items.
This brand new experience opens officially on 5th December 2015 - other offerings will begin to appear throughout the next few months - including Season of the Force!