Star Wars Launch Bay Opens in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Herb Leibacher·December 2, 2015

Disney Roundup Disney's Hollywood Studios

Attention Star Wars fans: a new experience has opened in the park where, recently, things seem to only close: Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We’ve lost The American Idol Experience, the Backlot tour, the American Film Institute Showcase, and Legend of Jack Sparrow, but now we have gained something new: the Star Wars Launch Bay. The Launch Bay is located in the home of the former Magic of Disney Animation.

The Star Wars Launch Bay is a walk-through attraction that opened on Tuesday, December 1, 2015.

It offers guests a chance to check out plenty of Star Wars props and memorabilia, as well as view a film about Star Wars history and future. There is an opportunity to meet Darth Vader and Chewbacca.

As is fitting for a Disney attraction, the experience ends in a gift shop where you can purchase all things Star Wars, from t-shirts to a storm trooper statue which will set you back $9,000 (no returned allowed).

Let’s take a look:

The queue where you wait for the film has a lot of concept art to view while you wait.

There are lots of great details throughout attraction, like these themed crates in the theater.

After you exit the theater, you can view many props, models, and costumes from the Star Wars films.

This model of the Millennium Falcon has great details.

The meet and greet areas are nicely themed. You can get your photo taken with Darth Vader here.

Want to hug a wookie? Here is your chance.

Check out the Disney Infinity games in this room.

You can see plenty of full costumes in the display areas, like this one of Flametrooper. — You can see plenty of full costumes in the display areas, like this one of a Flametrooper.

You will find plenty of toys here, for the young and young at heart.

This life-sized First Order Stormtrooper statue can be your for just $9,000. I hope they deliver it to your resort room. — This life-sized First Order Stormtrooper statue can be your for just $9,000. I hope they deliver it to your resort room so you don’t have to carry it around all day.

Are you excited to see the new Star Wars Launch Bay in the Studios?