Star Wars: Death Star Battle will be a thrilling, high-speed roller coaster-type ride in the dark. Hollywood Studios will be better off with the closure and EPCOT will be better off with the addition of a new Star Wars ride! What Will the New Star Wars Ride at EPCOT be? However, Disney believes in Star Wars, which is why they are moving it to EPCOT. They will close Spaceship Earth to make way for a more fun and much-needed update, with Star Wars as the theme.Īs we reported here, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is closing soon. Most guests find Spaceship Earth boring and Disney knows that. So far, their rethemes have been a bust at EPCOT, however, Disney is trying again with the new Star Wars ride replacing Spaceship Earth. As you can see, they need something fresh and new in the park. Photo via Melodic Guitar Covers YoutubeĪll statements above are facts, not opinions about the current rides in EPCOT.

At least Guardians of The Galaxy Cosmic Rewind is well done.Īn initial look at Star Wars Death Star roller coaster queue concept art. Lastly, Soarin’ Around The World did a great job ruining an amazing ride. Test Track 2.0 should be called Test Track 2.No because it’s such a disappointment.

Frozen Ever After is a lame version of Maelstrom. Aside from that, there isn’t much noteworthy for attractions. However, the announcement of Living With the Land becoming a lazy river ride as we reported here is at least somewhat exciting. Right now, the ride experience at EPCOT is lacking. Disney sees an opportunity to enhance the rides at EPCOT, which is why we will soon see a Star Wars ride in Future World! Why is Disney Replacing Spaceship Earth with Star Wars? The rides at EPCOT are secondary to most guests due to their disappointing nature. People want to drink around the world, experience the food (despite the standardized food menus coming), and learn about different cultures. Photo via Adam McCabeįor those who have been to EPCOT recently, you know the attractions are not the main pull for the park. Star Wars Death Star EPCOT ride concept art.

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