On This Day January 9 1987 - Star Tours Opened at Disneyland

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On This Day January 9 1987 - Star Tours Opened at Disneyland.

On this day January 9 1987, Star Tours officially opened at Disneyland, introducing a groundbreaking motion simulator attraction inspired by the Star Wars universe. The ride placed guests inside a simulated space flight, combining large scale projection motion technology and immersive sound to create an experience unlike anything previously seen in theme parks.

Star Tours marked a major leap forward in themed entertainment and demonstrated how 1980s technology could transform storytelling...

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