Disney's 'Star Wars' Land Concept Art Puts You in the Galaxy Far, Far Away (Updated)
Soaring Over ‘Star Wars’ Land
A Resistance X-wing sails high above the planned park, providing an overview of the various sections, including the Millennium Falcon hangar, shops, and Stormtrooper base. (Credit: Disney Parks/Lucasfilm)
‘Star Wars’ Land
The land will also feature themed shops and restaurants (including a cantina!), populated by humanoids and aliens based on the films. (Credit: Disney Parks/Lucasfilm)
Wretched Hive of Scum and Villainy
Lucasfilm and Disney’s Imagineers teamed up to design the world, which will be part of the Star Wars canon, with a location on the official galactic map. (Credit: Disney Parks/Lucasfilm)
Spaceport
The conceit of the park is that you are a visitor to a “never-before-seen planet, a remote trading port and one of the last stops before wild space.” (Credit: Disney Parks/Lucasfilm)
Hangar Bay
One of two rides in Star Wars Land will be a Millennium Falcon simulator, giving you the chance “to pilot the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy.” (Credit: Disney Parks/Lucasfilm)
Inside the Falcon
A mock-up of the Falcon simulator. Disney says your flying ability will be noted and become part of your storyline during your visit, with other interactions based on your performance. (Credit: Disney Parks/Lucasfilm)
Millennium Falcon
In addition to the Falcon simulator, the land will have a life-size version of the ship to explore. (Credit: Disney Parks/Lucasfilm)
Enemy Base
Although the Stormtroopers in the art are old-school, the attraction will featuring a second ride where you’re caught up in a battle between the Resistance and First Order troops. (Credit: Disney Parks/Lucasfilm)
This Is Where the Fun Begins
A busy marketplace filled with scoundrels, smugglers, droids, and tourists from all corners of the galaxy. (Credit: Disney Parks/Lucasfilm)
Concept2
Lucasfilm’s head artist, Doug Chiang, and his team helped create the look of the land to match the films.(Credit: Disney Parks/Lucasfilm)
Easter Eggs Galore
Those tanks might contain a dianoga or other nasty beastie from the movies. (Credit: Disney Parks/Lucasfilm)
Where’s Walrus Man?
You will encounter familiar aliens, such as this Ithorian (a.k.a. “Hammerhead”), as well as aliens created specifically for the park. (Credit: Disney Parks/Lucasfilm)
I’ve Got a Bad Feeling About This
Full-scale Imperial AT-ATs will loom large over Star Wars Land. (Credit: Disney Parks/Lucasfilm)
‘Star Wars’ Land
Disney Imagineers promise a fully immersive experience; no matter where you are in the 14-acre land, you won’t be able to see any other parts of the larger park. (Credit: Disney Parks/Lucasfilm)
Construction
If you look closely, you can see the frame of an AT-AT during the first phase of construction. (Credit: Disney Parks/Lucasfilm)
The Empire is expanding, and will soon have outposts established in Orlando and Anaheim. The House of Mouse confirmed this week that the anticipated Star Wars Land expansion — dual 14-acre immersive themed lands at Disneyland and Disney World that will be on the official galactic map — would open in 2019, in time for Episode IX, the closing chapter of the central “Skywalker Saga.” The project, announced in 2015, began construction in April 2016. Over the past several months, Disney has been releasing concept art for Star Wars Land, and we’ve collected it all here to give you the flavor of that galaxy that’s suddenly not so far, far away. So strap in, sit back, and click through… [UPDATED April 17, 2017 with new images released at Star Wars Celebration.]
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