I went on this ride BEFORE ever seeing the movies. This ride made me want to see the movies. This was first intro to Star Wars. 1990. When it was just 3 movies on VHS.
Well, Rex couldn't be used in the new attraction b/c the original ride was his first flight, and the new version takes place before the original (although that doesn't make a lot of sense b/c it's called "The Adventures CONTINUE", but they couldn't do much else).
True, but I'm saying it would be nice if guests at Disney had the option to go with the original Star Tours or the "new" adventure. As in, one line would go one way and another one would go the other. I'm just a sucker for nostalgia; I like the new ones but I miss the old :-)
Savannah Stratton You can make the travel to Disneyland Ressort Paris, we still have the original one. Apparently, the new one won't come before 2017; so you have time ;)
Savannah Stratton I wonder why the people at Walt Disney World and at Disneyland didn't think to do it that way instead. keeping both the original ride and the new ride at the same time that is.
It is legitimate fact that the battle depicted in this film is not the Battle of Yavin, but a later battle between the New Republic and Imperial Remnant at the Third Death Star, which was possibly created using one of the habitation spheres in orbit around Coruscant, or the earlier Death Star Prototype. Since the Empire was so fractured at the time, no one informed the designers of this Death Star regarding the exhaust port, and it was easily exploited once again like at Yavin. How do I know? Because Leland Chee says it's all canon.
You’re right about that. It most definitely *IS* canon. But here’s the *ACTUAL* in-universe story: This battle, known as the Battle of Death Star III, takes place in the year 4.3 ABY, several months after the Battle of Endor. By this time, the Empire had fragmented into multiple splinter factions led by various warlords. This battle pits one such splinter faction, the Kaarenth Dissension (later known as the Restored Empire), led by Supreme Commander Ennix Devian, up against the Alliance of Free Planets (the successor to the Alliance to Restore the Republic, and the predecessor to the New Republic). The “Death Star” taking part in the battle, was actually a modified Worldcraft made to resemble one of the other Death Stars, and not a true superweapon. The Worldcraft itself was actually stolen from Coruscant by Devian as part of a feint against the new government. Upon learning of the so-called Third Death Star, the Alliance dispatched T-65 X-wings from Red Squadron to destroy it. When the starfighters arrived, they were met with a fleet of 3 _Imperial_-class Star Destroyers and TIE/LN starfighters. Because of this, the surrounding area was restricted to civilians. At some point during the skirmish, a _StarSpeeder 3000_ , ST-45, belonging to the Star Tours travel agency, unintentionally arrived mid-battle after escaping a comet storm. The droid pilot, RX-24, in a calculation error due to inexperience, inadvertently bypassed its destination, Endor (Star Tours attempted to capitalize on the planet by making a touring route known as the Endor Express), completely due to exiting hyperspace too late from their destination. The ship was then caught in one of the Star Destroyer’s tractor beams, thought it did manage to escape thanks to Red Squadron. Afterwards, the ship took damage from a nearby TIE Fighter. Fortunately, the ship was spared from destruction after R2-D2 (who, along with C-3PO were placed on temporary loan for the company while the Alliance fought the Tofs in the Nagai-Tof War) repaired the stabilizer. After allowing the StarSpeeder to take part in the battle, Red Squadron had finally reached its target: a thermal exhaust port, similar to the one found in the first Death Star (which also doomed the superweapon). Just like Luke Skywalker during the Battle of Yavin, the X-wings fired a volley of proton torpedos into the station which caused a chain reaction, destroying the station and killing all hands aboard. The battle resulted in a pyrrhic victory for the Alliance, though despite the win, Devon had successfully raided several Alliance-aligned shipyards and stole several vessels while the Alliance was distracted with the battle. As for the StarSpeeder, it successfully returned to its docking area suffering minor damage. This event, however, was only the beginning of similar incidents that later forced Star Tours to shut down. SOURCE: starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Battle_of_Death_Star_III
If memory serves the new version is mostly CG, while this is all miniatures. CG is certainly getting good but nothing beats a well made physical model. At least for now.
I remember getting major chills as a child at 2:33. The eerie gradual light music that’s building up, the reassurance from Rex not to worry, then the Imperial March explodes into my ears as some ISDs appear in the window screen. Major goosebumps!
The Flaming T.I.E. fighter, as it twirls out-of-control, high above the Death Star in the background........THE X-wing, Death Star Attack Run sequence is just the BEST !!! I could watch this all day.....and leave the real world far behind.
When that brass section stinger hits, and you hear "Red 24, Red 30, follow me", you get the shivers down your spine, and you know shit's about to get real.
At 1:27-1:30, look to the lower right in the launch bay, and you'll see the Mighty Microscope (looks like a ray gun)--which pays homage to the previous attraction where Star Tours is-- "Journey Through Inner Space" (which I'm sure you can find on TH-cam in CG form).
@SoCalCoaster521 So which is it? Is TheRPGPlayer wrong? There is no choice? Did they close the old Star Tours at Disneyland? I've been seeing comments it closed in July. Your film had the best sound. You can't make out somethings on others. And great picture. I just wish that somebody filmed REX give the turbulance warning and filmed the TV monitor with Luke Skywalker and R2.
In case anyone thinks that the droid captain sounds a lot like Pee-Wee Herman, there's a reason for this: both Pee-Wee Herman and the droid captain were played by Paul Reubens!
You just gotta love practical effects. I went on this back in 2007 and it was still impressive. It looked 90's to me at the time, but now I am floored this was done in 1987!
They should bring the old ride back in addition to the new ones. I know it would be successful!!! I never had the chance to say goodbye! LOL I think I was 12 years old the last time I went to Disney Land, but Star Tours was one of my favorites!
Watching this without the sounds of people in the ride (or the noise of the motion simulator itself), I can appreciate the little details that I never caught while actually riding. My favorite has to be that right before you fly into the comets, Rex legit makes the 'fasten seatbelt' noise play as if you were merely hitting turbulence.
Wow...I never noticed this lol... So...I'm assuming that's Death Star I b/c they aimed for the exhaust port...at Endor? Didn't lock s-foils before going to hyperspace haha Will always have a soft spot for this ride tho...Would be cool if they remastered it and made it one of the scenarios for the current ride.
You'll never be forgotten Star Tours 1.
Ah yes, the famous golden star destroyer and death star. Lol
I just saw Luke Skywalker destroying the Death Star in front of us
They should have lightspeeded to Endor instead
I was lucky enough to ride it.
And I didn't hear about the change, and so I was so upset when I didnt see this version again.
Never will forget.
The phrase “Star Tours, what are you doing here? This is a combat zone!” has stuck with me for 20 or so years and it will randomly come to mind.
For me its “ I meant to do that! A little shortcut, Ha ha!” -
@@danielsandoval8591 Luke Skywalker and R2D2 X-wing
I went on this ride BEFORE ever seeing the movies. This ride made me want to see the movies.
This was first intro to Star Wars.
1990. When it was just 3 movies on VHS.
Same
This is the real STAR WARS to me... nothing more, nothing less....
Sibyl Saint Mine too.
Same thing happened to me
I was like 3
I still love this ride
Yeah me too
This was my absolute favorite Disneyland ride at age 8.
That orchestral sting at 3:30, followed by "Red 24, Red 30, follow me".
Chills down my fucking spine.
Same here! It's the best part I watch over and over
Sounds like Pee Wee Herman
@@DCAbsolutJohn1 Luke Skywalker and R2D2
@@DCAbsolutJohn1 Luke Skywalker and R2D2 No Pee Wee
This brings back memories of childhood. The smell of sunscreen and tired feet from waiting in long lines. Worth it!
I went my 1st time a few years ago everytime we go we always ride this alot 😀
Before the dark times...
@@Zucca101Where’s Luke Skywalker
i did not realize how 80's this was until i hadn't seen it for a while.
"I thought we were just escorting these hapless tourists, nobody said anything about the goddamned Death Star." ~All the X-Wing pilots
Paintballing Metalhead lmao
@@JM-tf4nk X-Wing Luke Skywalker
Fun fact: Captain Rex is voiced by Pee-Wee Herman. I wish they did both the original and the new versions
Well, Rex couldn't be used in the new attraction b/c the original ride was his first flight, and the new version takes place before the original (although that doesn't make a lot of sense b/c it's called "The Adventures CONTINUE", but they couldn't do much else).
True, but I'm saying it would be nice if guests at Disney had the option to go with the original Star Tours or the "new" adventure. As in, one line would go one way and another one would go the other. I'm just a sucker for nostalgia; I like the new ones but I miss the old :-)
Yeah, a lot of people say that. I've never been on either, so it doesn't really matter that much to me. I wish I could have been on this one though.
Savannah Stratton You can make the travel to Disneyland Ressort Paris, we still have the original one. Apparently, the new one won't come before 2017; so you have time ;)
Savannah Stratton I wonder why the people at Walt Disney World and at Disneyland didn't think to do it that way instead. keeping both the original ride and the new ride at the same time that is.
It is legitimate fact that the battle depicted in this film is not the Battle of Yavin, but a later battle between the New Republic and Imperial Remnant at the Third Death Star, which was possibly created using one of the habitation spheres in orbit around Coruscant, or the earlier Death Star Prototype. Since the Empire was so fractured at the time, no one informed the designers of this Death Star regarding the exhaust port, and it was easily exploited once again like at Yavin. How do I know? Because Leland Chee says it's all canon.
You’re right about that. It most definitely *IS* canon. But here’s the *ACTUAL* in-universe story:
This battle, known as the Battle of Death Star III, takes place in the year 4.3 ABY, several months after the Battle of Endor. By this time, the Empire had fragmented into multiple splinter factions led by various warlords. This battle pits one such splinter faction, the Kaarenth Dissension (later known as the Restored Empire), led by Supreme Commander Ennix Devian, up against the Alliance of Free Planets (the successor to the Alliance to Restore the Republic, and the predecessor to the New Republic). The “Death Star” taking part in the battle, was actually a modified Worldcraft made to resemble one of the other Death Stars, and not a true superweapon. The Worldcraft itself was actually stolen from Coruscant by Devian as part of a feint against the new government. Upon learning of the so-called Third Death Star, the Alliance dispatched T-65 X-wings from Red Squadron to destroy it. When the starfighters arrived, they were met with a fleet of 3 _Imperial_-class Star Destroyers and TIE/LN starfighters. Because of this, the surrounding area was restricted to civilians. At some point during the skirmish, a _StarSpeeder 3000_ , ST-45, belonging to the Star Tours travel agency, unintentionally arrived mid-battle after escaping a comet storm. The droid pilot, RX-24, in a calculation error due to inexperience, inadvertently bypassed its destination, Endor (Star Tours attempted to capitalize on the planet by making a touring route known as the Endor Express), completely due to exiting hyperspace too late from their destination. The ship was then caught in one of the Star Destroyer’s tractor beams, thought it did manage to escape thanks to Red Squadron. Afterwards, the ship took damage from a nearby TIE Fighter. Fortunately, the ship was spared from destruction after R2-D2 (who, along with C-3PO were placed on temporary loan for the company while the Alliance fought the Tofs in the Nagai-Tof War) repaired the stabilizer. After allowing the StarSpeeder to take part in the battle, Red Squadron had finally reached its target: a thermal exhaust port, similar to the one found in the first Death Star (which also doomed the superweapon). Just like Luke Skywalker during the Battle of Yavin, the X-wings fired a volley of proton torpedos into the station which caused a chain reaction, destroying the station and killing all hands aboard. The battle resulted in a pyrrhic victory for the Alliance, though despite the win, Devon had successfully raided several Alliance-aligned shipyards and stole several vessels while the Alliance was distracted with the battle. As for the StarSpeeder, it successfully returned to its docking area suffering minor damage. This event, however, was only the beginning of similar incidents that later forced Star Tours to shut down.
SOURCE: starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Battle_of_Death_Star_III
RIP Paul Reubens 😢💔
Luke Skywalker and R2D2
This absolutely terrified me when I was a kid, it felt so real, and I felt like my parents were punishing me, lol.
Not me, during the trench run I was head banging.
Much more realistic than the updated version, far superior! And the music! *swoons*
If memory serves the new version is mostly CG, while this is all miniatures. CG is certainly getting good but nothing beats a well made physical model. At least for now.
Agreed
@Whanakin Crywalker Captain Rex is still at Disney, they made him a DJ
I remember getting major chills as a child at 2:33. The eerie gradual light music that’s building up, the reassurance from Rex not to worry, then the Imperial March explodes into my ears as some ISDs appear in the window screen. Major goosebumps!
You gotta check out this Homemade Star Tours attraction! It's the original version with Capt. Rex!
th-cam.com/video/bZKr9TmtnX0/w-d-xo.html
The Flaming T.I.E. fighter, as it twirls out-of-control, high above the Death Star in the background........THE X-wing, Death Star Attack Run sequence is just the BEST !!! I could watch this all day.....and leave the real world far behind.
You gotta check out this Homemade Star Tours attraction! It's the original version with Capt. Rex!
th-cam.com/video/bZKr9TmtnX0/w-d-xo.html
1:21 my stomach dropped just watching this scene again. Amazing memories from this ride when I was a kid.
Check this out - th-cam.com/video/bZKr9TmtnX0/w-d-xo.html Homemade Star Tours attraction! The original version with Capt. Rex!
I was in tears as soon as I saw the comets and the crystals. It’s such a strong memory in my brain that it just broke me that this is gone.
Those crystals look a LOT like the space crystals in "No Man's Sky"!
I'm so glad you re-uploaded this. Thank you!!
R.I.P. Paul Reubens (Voice of REX)
Wow. This made me tear up. Nostalgia overload.
When you get behind the x-wing and hear that amazing score.... INSTA TEAR
Ah. memories. Glad to say I had the honor of working this attraction at Disneyland.
When that brass section stinger hits, and you hear "Red 24, Red 30, follow me", you get the shivers down your spine, and you know shit's about to get real.
Fun times! I went on this ride at Disney World, it was awesome.
3:30
never fails to give me chills
It would've been awesome to see this version in 3D. Paying homage to this classic version of Star Tours.
30 Years ago. Thank you for sharing this.
had a more emotional/invigorating feeling of adv from the 6 mins of this film more so than the combined efforts of force awakens and last jedi
Outside of the Clone Wars, Star Wars died after the 80s lol
The original is SO much better than the new ones.
THIS is the Star Tours of my childhood. THANK YOU! What a trip down memory lane!
I loved it. One of the only rides I went on when I was getting over my fear of roller coasters back in 2008 (Or 2007)
I loved this ride when I was young
Awesome how did you get this?
Engineer
@@STRZB001 I'd love to see the behind-the-scenes work on this. This was the coolest ride.
Wow. Mega props. You must have been an Engineer.
The original ride should come back for a limited time every once in a while similar to Soarin.
The guy that voices Rex...none other than Pee-wee Herman himself!
I remember seeing this version of star tours when I was like 8 or 5... God I miss it 😔
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thank you posting this bring great memories as a kid
I loved the 'come back soon' spiel that Threepio gives on this early version. Much more excitable.
Great rode this ride at Walt disney studios i was 13 in 1997🎉
At 1:27-1:30, look to the lower right in the launch bay, and you'll see the Mighty Microscope (looks like a ray gun)--which pays homage to the previous attraction where Star Tours is-- "Journey Through Inner Space" (which I'm sure you can find on TH-cam in CG form).
Ah the good old days.
This is so much better than the new one.
You gotta check out this Homemade Star Tours attraction! It's the original version with Capt. Rex!
th-cam.com/video/bZKr9TmtnX0/w-d-xo.html
@SoCalCoaster521 So which is it? Is TheRPGPlayer wrong? There is no choice? Did they close the old Star Tours at Disneyland? I've been seeing comments it closed in July. Your film had the best sound. You can't make out somethings on others. And great picture. I just wish that somebody filmed REX give the turbulance warning and filmed the TV monitor with Luke Skywalker and R2.
You have no idea how happy I am to have found this.
You gotta check out this Homemade Star Tours attraction! It's the original version with Capt. Rex!
th-cam.com/video/bZKr9TmtnX0/w-d-xo.html
Man, 11 years later and I still miss this ride. I can also still feel the snappy movements and the effects to this very day, even 21 years after.
You gotta check out this Homemade Star Tours attraction! It's the original version with Capt. Rex!
th-cam.com/video/bZKr9TmtnX0/w-d-xo.html
The Starspeeder should make a guest appearance in Star Wars Squadrons and as a gag fighter.
Ahhhh…my childhood. 🥲
this ride is fun.
In case anyone thinks that the droid captain sounds a lot like Pee-Wee Herman, there's a reason for this: both Pee-Wee Herman and the droid captain were played by Paul Reubens!
Luke Skywalker and R2D2 No Pee-Wee
This one was way better than the new one.
Idon't think the new Star Tours is that bad at all. I like how they had combined all 6 films together into one whole ride.
This was so kick-ass! I love Star Wars and Disneyland!
thanks for the post! now, i know what to expect!
This was my first ever ride at disney land
😊great ride
The funny thing is, the guy who voices this droid is also Peewee Herman.
SulliMike241 it sounds just like him at times
@@Dman425 Luke Skywalker X-Wing
I wonder if they'll put this on DVD soon.
what year did this ride open its so old school looking in there good ride tho!
Maybe one day they'll bring it back for an anniversary thing for Star Tours
You just gotta love practical effects. I went on this back in 2007 and it was still impressive. It looked 90's to me at the time, but now I am floored this was done in 1987!
Pure awesomeness, thank you!
You gotta check out this Homemade Star Tours attraction! It's the original version with Capt. Rex!
th-cam.com/video/bZKr9TmtnX0/w-d-xo.html
This blew my socks off when I was a kid, damn shame I only got to ride it once
You gotta check out this Homemade Star Tours attraction! It's the original version with Capt. Rex!
th-cam.com/video/bZKr9TmtnX0/w-d-xo.html
The good old times...
Come on Disney : Remaster this and allow one gate in every Star Tours for those who want to do the "Original" ... that cost nothing
You gotta check out this Homemade Star Tours attraction! It's the original version with Capt. Rex!
th-cam.com/video/bZKr9TmtnX0/w-d-xo.html
HOW did you get this video and would you please remaster it in HD for the sake of our childhoods
you cant just remaster a low definition tape dub to suddenly be HD
th-cam.com/video/MFYXdoxyJ1E/w-d-xo.html git this in 360° and good quality
@@ViewpointProd All we gotta do is click enhance multiple times like in the spy movies. Magically create data that isn't there and all.
@@BungieStudios Luke Skywalker X-Wing
I just wanted to go to Endor
Ahaha, this is SO cool! I can't believe they use 70mm for this ride, that's so rare.
I like to thank George Lucas for creating this ride for Star Wars fans of all ages . I’m born in 1995 and I loved it
Oh yeah skimming the surface of the Deathstar and going into the trench kicked real ass.
You gotta check out this Homemade Star Tours attraction! It's the original version with Capt. Rex!
th-cam.com/video/bZKr9TmtnX0/w-d-xo.html
Awesome
I remembered riding this when I was little. Awesome ride
man, this in VR would be so epic :O :O :O
th-cam.com/video/MFYXdoxyJ1E/w-d-xo.html
Yes
The memories
You gotta check out this Homemade Star Tours attraction! It's the original version with Capt. Rex!
th-cam.com/video/bZKr9TmtnX0/w-d-xo.html
Hated it as a kid becasue of how real it felt, but ive grown more used to rides like this so if it were still around i would like it way more
If only there was an hd scan of the original film
Yes.
This was an adventure!!! The new film snippets are just a slideshow of star wars moments. No story, no continuity.
You gotta check out this Homemade Star Tours attraction! It's the original version with Capt. Rex!
th-cam.com/video/bZKr9TmtnX0/w-d-xo.html
It's still open in Paris and hasn't been replaced with the newer version, I went on it yesterday!
Jack Evans BUY ME TICKETS !!
Jack Evans BUY ME TICKETS !!
Sorry can't afford it! xD
Noo !
I miss this
Here before people flood the comments.
thanks for that
Thanks for uploading this for memory keep sake since Disney is going to change this ride
This brings back some really bad memories. Got REALLY MOTION SICK on this thing!
The comets made me think of the Droid Squad arc of the Clone Wars
“Star tours what’re you doing here”
Sounds like this ain’t the first time that’s happened
ah. memories. i miss this ride. i only rode it twice when i was 8 but that was epic. i need to go back.
im happy i got to experience this version
You gotta check out this Homemade Star Tours attraction! It's the original version with Capt. Rex!
th-cam.com/video/bZKr9TmtnX0/w-d-xo.html
I like how it's now the guy at the end that tells the guests to collect their belongings and leave that's the one flying the ships nowadays.
They should bring the old ride back in addition to the new ones. I know it would be successful!!! I never had the chance to say goodbye! LOL I think I was 12 years old the last time I went to Disney Land, but Star Tours was one of my favorites!
RX-24 is returning for the new ride, but it's unknown whether or not Paul Reubens will voice him again.
I’m actually glad I got to experience this star tours. The new one is just too flashy and not as fun. The original is so much fun
You gotta check out this Homemade Star Tours attraction! It's the original version with Capt. Rex!
th-cam.com/video/bZKr9TmtnX0/w-d-xo.html
Watching this without the sounds of people in the ride (or the noise of the motion simulator itself), I can appreciate the little details that I never caught while actually riding. My favorite has to be that right before you fly into the comets, Rex legit makes the 'fasten seatbelt' noise play as if you were merely hitting turbulence.
You gotta check out this Homemade Star Tours attraction! It's the original version with Capt. Rex!
th-cam.com/video/bZKr9TmtnX0/w-d-xo.html
This is one of my fave rides, me and my brother use to get off and get on again 4 times we did this lol, this ride and body wars were me fave rides:)
0:28-2:16
2:31-5:11
This Is The Cut Version Of The Original Star Tours Attraction That Cut Out The Longest Icy Adventure
Wow. Nice upload.
Was there a star tours before Disney?
Wow...I never noticed this lol...
So...I'm assuming that's Death Star I b/c they aimed for the exhaust port...at Endor?
Didn't lock s-foils before going to hyperspace haha
Will always have a soft spot for this ride tho...Would be cool if they remastered it and made it one of the scenarios for the current ride.
I remember getting so car sick the first time I went on this... but still good memories :D