Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
Disney's Hollywood Studios · Echo Lake
Overview
Star Tours – The Adventures Continue is a 3D motion simulator that generates randomized Star Wars missions from a pool of possible scene combinations, meaning the specific destinations and characters encountered vary with each ride. Seated in StarSpeeder vehicles with 3D glasses, guests travel to locations across the Star Wars galaxy encountering characters from the original, prequel, and sequel trilogies. With over 100 possible mission combinations from varying opening, middle, and destination scenes, it has among the highest replayability of any ride at Hollywood Studios. A single rider line makes it efficient for repeat visits.
ParksLog Verdict
Even if you've ridden it before, Star Tours rewards repeat visits through its randomized mission format — over 100 possible combinations mean rarely getting the same experience twice. The Rebel Spy moment (when your face appears as an Empire target) remains a delight on every run. Single rider line is available and often substantially faster. Less narratively immersive than Rise of the Resistance, but far more replayable.
About this experience
Make the jump to hyperspace on a thrilling 3D space flight to legendary destinations from the Star Wars saga.
Best For
- Star Wars fans
- Guests who enjoy motion simulators
- Repeat visitors seeking different mission combinations
- Solo riders (single rider line available)
Tips
- Single rider line is available and typically shorter — a good option for guests wanting to maximize ride time.
- The randomized format makes riding multiple times in one visit worthwhile; getting the exact same combination twice in a row is rare.
- The motion simulator intensity can affect guests prone to motion sickness — note the medium rating and choose accordingly.
Details
History
Star Tours – The Adventures Continue opened May 20, 2011, replacing the original Star Tours, which had operated at Hollywood Studios since 1989 as one of the park's founding attractions. The 2011 version introduced the randomized multi-destination format, 3D visuals, and expanded the destination pool to include prequel trilogy locations. Additional scenes were added over the years to incorporate sequel trilogy locations and characters.
Fun Facts
- Star Tours – The Adventures Continue features over 100 possible mission combinations drawn from randomized opening scenes, mid-mission locations, and final destinations — making it one of the most replayable motion simulators in any theme park.
- The original Star Tours opened at Hollywood Studios in 1989 as one of the park's founding attractions and ran for over 20 years before being replaced by the current version in 2011.
- The ride includes a 'Rebel Spy' mechanic where one randomly selected guest's face appears on-screen as an Empire surveillance target — a detail most first-time riders miss entirely.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long does Star Tours – The Adventures Continue take?
- The experience runs about 5 minutes. Budget extra time for the queue, any pre-show, and boarding — on busy days the full process can take considerably longer.
- Is Star Tours – The Adventures Continue good for young children?
- Star Tours – The Adventures Continue is not marked as kid-friendly on ParksLog. Check the height requirement and thrill level before visiting with young children.
- How intense is Star Tours – The Adventures Continue?
- ParksLog rates this as moderate intensity — some speed, movement, or simulated effects. May not suit guests with strong motion sensitivity. Use your own judgement based on personal comfort and any health advisories posted at the entrance.
- Does Star Tours – The Adventures Continue cause motion sickness?
- There is a moderate motion sickness risk. The experience includes elements — such as spinning, sudden direction changes, or simulated effects — that may affect sensitive guests.
- Does Star Tours – The Adventures Continue operate in the rain?
- Star Tours – The Adventures Continue is an indoor attraction. It runs in a climate-controlled environment, making it a good choice on hot or rainy days.
- Should I prioritize Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at Disney's Hollywood Studios?
- ParksLog recommends Star Tours – The Adventures Continue if your schedule allows. It's a worthwhile experience that most guests enjoy, but not critical — a mid-day or standby visit works fine.
- Does Star Tours – The Adventures Continue have Lightning Lane?
- Yes — Star Tours – The Adventures Continue is available through Lightning Lane Multi Pass. Purchase Lightning Lane Multi Pass to book a return time for this and other eligible attractions through the My Disney Experience app.
- When did Star Tours – The Adventures Continue open?
- Star Tours – The Adventures Continue opened at Disney's Hollywood Studios in 2011.
- Does Star Tours – The Adventures Continue have a single rider line?
- Yes — Star Tours – The Adventures Continue offers a single rider queue for solo guests or groups willing to split up to fill empty seats. Single rider lines often move significantly faster than the standby queue.