NEWS: Disney Wants to Install New “Set Elements” at Star Tours in Hollywood Studios. Here’s What We Know.

We keep track of all the upcoming projects and theme park updates that Disney announces throughout the year, like the new Zootopia show coming to the Tree of Life in Animal Kingdom or the updates coming to Test Track in EPCOT, but we something new is happening to one ride at Hollywood Studios.

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A new permit was filed for one of Disney’s Star Wars attractions, and we have some questions.

A new permit was filed at the Star Tours attraction in Disney’s Hollywood Studios to “install set elements.” Yep, it’s that vague.

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Disney knows what they’re working on but hasn’t released any information to the public, which allows for speculation.

Star Tours

Could Captain Rex be coming back and replacing C-3PO? Maybe Rex was done with his DJ gig at Oga’s Cantina.

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Maybe they’re changing part of the queue. There are a few Easter eggs to spot while you’re waiting, so maybe they’re adding a few more.

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Last year, Disney added new ride scenes to tie in three Disney+ Star Wars series, including Ahsoka, Andor, and The Mandalorian. These were just screen updates, but could we get set elements to go with it?

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We know about some upcoming projects in Hollywood Studios, including the new Monsters, Inc. land replacing Muppet’s Courtyard and a Villains show taking over Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy, which we’re excited about. Smuggler’s Run is getting a few more updated scenes, including one with the Mandolorian and Grogu.

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