What was the first Star Wars ride at Disneyland?

Star Tours Takes Flight On January 9, 1987, George Lucas and Walt Disney Imagineering brought the Star Wars galaxy to life at Disneyland Park. The original Star Tours attraction blasted off to Endor. Other destinations—plus digital 3D technology—were added in 2011.



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On January 9, 1987, George Lucas and Walt Disney Imagineering brought the Star Wars galaxy to life at Disneyland Park. The original Star Tours attraction blasted off to Endor.

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Let's dive into all the best Disney Star Wars Land rides!
  • Rise of the Resistance Disneyland Ride. ...
  • Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Disneyland Ride. ...
  • Star Tours The Adventure Continues. ...
  • Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain. ...
  • Disneyland Star Wars Character Meet and Greet. ...
  • Star Wars Photo Opportunities. ...
  • Build a Droid at Disneyland.


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There are two large “E-Ticket” thrill rides in the land: Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. Be sure to use the Play Disney Parks app to interact with the fun ride queue elements!

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Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain Space Mountain is located in Tomorrowland. It has been around since 1977. It is the best ride at Disneyland!

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The first incarnation of the ride appeared in Tomorrowland at Disneyland in 1987, replacing the previous attraction, Adventure Thru Inner Space.

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Star Wars Launch Bay replaced “The Magic of Disney Animation,” which had contained various tours and exhibits since the then Disney-MGM Studios opened in 1989.

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Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is the best ride at Disney's Hollywood Studios. We don't want to give too many spoilers since so few people have ridden and, really, it's a ride where surprise is key.

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Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is a massive attraction with multiple ride systems that is unlike anything you've ever experienced at the Disneyland Resort… or anywhere else in the galaxy!

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Expectant mothers should not ride. As I mentioned, Rise can be scary and a little too much for some guests and children. Cast members do their best to be reassuring without breaking character in my experience. Rise of the Resistance is open for Early Theme Park Entry.

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For this reason, we can confidently say that King Arthur Carrousel is Disneyland's oldest ride. With its intricate wooden horses and beautiful hand-painted scenes, King Arthur's Carrousel is a classic Disney ride that has delighted millions of guests over the years.

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The Moana water ride is an exciting addition to EPCOT. By replacing The Seas pavilion and weaving Moana's narrative into its fabric, Disney is ensuring that the park continues to capture the essence of exploration and imagination.

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Disney's new Tiana's Bayou Adventure ride is an ode to New Orleans. Disney is converting Splash Mountain into Tiana's Bayou Adventure, an attraction that will highlight the company's first Black princess and be a love letter to New Orleans. Why it matters: Splash Mountain has been a fan favorite for years.

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Many rides have stood the test of time such as Pirates of the Caribbean and the Haunted Mansion, but other rides such as Mr. Toad's Wild Ride and The Great Movie Ride have been retired.

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River Country is one of only two Disney parks to permanently close, along with Discovery Island, which is situated parallel to the water park.

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