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Disneyland’s Star Tours: The Adventures Continue has proved to be one of the theme park’s most versatile attractions.

Though perhaps no longer the groundbreaking technological marvel that it was when it debuted in 1987, the flight simulator ride has shifted with the franchise, withstanding cultural trends and aligning with whichever version of “Star Wars” is popular at the moment — or in need of a marketing boost.

The latest update to Star Tours brings the ride into the Disney+ era, with nods to series such as “The Mandalorian,” “Ahsoka” and “Andor.” More noteworthy, at least for Disneyland guests, is that the centerpiece of the latest upgrades is a scene that provides a slight tonal shift for the attraction, one focused, albeit briefly, on slowing down and giving so-called starspeeder riders a look at one of “Star Wars’” more majestic creatures. Star Tours will now rocket guests straight to a moment that boasts a close-up with the purrgil, essentially large, mysterious space whales that move with a galactic grace.

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For the 3-D attraction, it’s a moment that provides a breather. The motion simulator lingers for a few seconds, and our makeshift animatronic captain, the golden droid C-3PO, turns to face riders. C-3PO shifts into tour guide mode, appearing in awe of the purrgil and commenting on how serene the animals are.

“This will be different from other sequences, to have a moment,” said Tom Fitzgerald, a senior creative executive with Walt Disney Imagineering, the company’s secretive arm devoted to theme park attractions, when asked about taking a patient approach to the scene. “You don’t get many moments. It’s so compact. But it’s a moment to let people look at the beauty of this, and the 3-D gives you the scale of those creatures.”

The additions to Star Tours are arguably the centerpiece of Disneyland’s all-things- “Star Wars” promotion Season of the Force , which debuted this past weekend and runs through June 2. The “Star Wars” festival also sees new droids making their way to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge through the duration of the event, as well as the return of Space Mountain overlay Hyperspace Mountain and a new free scavenger hunt that aims to get players to pay close attention to the minute details of Galaxy’s Edge.

Fitzgerald has been with Star Tours since the ride’s beginning, and oversaw the latest Star Tours additions, which further deviate the attraction from any strict “Star Wars” timeline and instead focus it on being a sort of “greatest hits” for the brand. The purrgil scene also features Rosario Dawson’s Ahsoka Tano and the character’s svelte, fast-rotating starship above the planet of Seatos. Tano’s ship inspired Imagineers to see if they could add some new tricks to the attraction, mainly in the way the simulator can move. When Tano’s vessel twists and spins, for instance, the starspeeder attempts to mimic it, endeavoring to create the feeling of a 360-barrel roll. At other times, the starspeeder glides among the purrgil.

Key to Star Tours’ longevity, and what makes it the rare motion simulator that doesn’t feel rooted in the 1980s, is its ability to create new sensations via its movements. The ride now has more than 250 storyline variations, and when adding to the attraction, Imagineers are looking for ways to heighten the contrast among its various scenes, both tonally and in its maneuvers. Though Star Tours is typically randomized — for the foreseeable future, and definitely throughout Disneyland’s spring Season of the Force promotion — all riders are guaranteed to visit the new location and receive an early-flight transmission from one of the recently added characters.

“How do we make each of the places we go have a different color palette?” says Fitzgerald, who then recalls different “Star Wars” planets that can be featured in the attraction’s random programming. “Mustafar is all lava. Kashyyyk is all green jungle. So they feel very different when you get the combos. And then motion-based. Could we do a barrel roll? That’s the fun of doing it, and programming it and trying it. And we needed something else. What have we not done? So with the purrgils, what if we do skiing through the tentacles? We had never done that. So those are the two big motion changes.”

The attraction is also livened up by appearances from Dawson’s Tano, Diego Luna’s Cassian Andor and a masked Din Djarin from “The Mandalorian.” While the latter is played and portrayed by Pedro Pascal on the Disney+ series, many have noted that the Djarin on “Star Tours” features a slightly different vocal cadence than Pascal, and an Imagineering spokesperson says the company is not revealing its voice actors for the attraction. Nevertheless, “The Mandalorian” moment features some comic relief — and clever 3-D usage — courtesy of Grogu, colloquially refered to as “baby Yoda,” and his penchant to use Force powers to toy with and eat frogs.

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The three appear as transmissions that help define the suddenly urgent narrative of Star Tours. “Each one is different,” Fitzgerald says. “Mando and Grogu we played for comedy. And Andor is mysterious. You don’t see his face. You see this thing coming toward you. Is that a friend or foe? And then he pulls his hood and the music changes.” Tano, meanwhile, arrives like an old friend who knows C-3PO and fellow droid R2-D2. Riders are advised to pay close attention to the opening cinematic in a ship’s hangar, as there is a new randomized opening that features Tano in a lightsaber battle with Stormtroopers.

As for why the new additions perhaps lean a bit more heavily on “Ahsoka,” as it is that series that features the planet of Seatos and the purrgil, Fitzgerald had a simple answer: Yes, it’s the space whales.

With access to early scripts from Lucasfilm, Fitzgerald says he singled out the purrgil scenes. “Reading about that, not knowing what they looked like initially, I was going, that’s going to be really cool.” And, at least for a few seconds, relatively calming.

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A galaxy far, far away just got a little bit bigger!

Few attractions offer the kind of unique ride experience that Disneyland’s Star Tours — The Adventures Continue offers. First majorly updated in 2010, the ride was once again updated in 2015, 2017, and 2019 to include 700 different ride experiences.  Now in 2024, the ride is once again getting another update!

Star Tours — The Adventures continue at Disneyland, Disney’s Hollywood Studios , and Disneyland Paris all received an update on April 5th, 2024 to reflect new  Star Wars  Disney+ media and we were invited to get a FIRSTHAND LOOK! Check it out!

The new adventures include characters and locations from  Ahsoka, Andor,  and  The Mandalorian.  We got to experience these new adventures and we were absolutely blown away!

The pre-show was the same as usual. Also, our first scene was pod-racing on Tatooine — a scene we have experienced before.

Then came the exciting part — new characters! Din Djarin and Grogu sent a transmission with  The Mandalorian  theme song playing. Grogu snatched a flying frog while Djarin was giving us important intel which made for a fun 3D moment.

Then we made it to a planet featured in Ahsoka.  There, Ahsoka showed up to help us in battle with Purrgil (space whales). Beware — you may almost get eaten by one! We weren’t allowed to grab footage, but we love these new additions to the ride. We only saw the scenes from  Ahsoka  and  The Mandalorian —  we did not get  Andor  on our ride.

Accompanying the new Star Tours update at Disneyland is “Season of the Force” a Star Wars- themed event that will run from April 5th through June 2nd, 2024 . “Season of the Force” will include limited-time  Star Wars- themed food and merchandise as well as Fire of the Rising Moons (a NEW way to view the Disneyland fireworks from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge), Hyperspace Mountain overlay for Space Mountain , Seek and Find at The Star Trader, and Disneyland After Dark:  Star Wars Nite events.

We’ll keep you posted on any updates during this event as well as on all things Disneyland, so be sure to stay tuned here at AllEars for all the latest!

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Which new addition to Star Tours gets you the most hyped? Share your pick and tell us why in the comments below!

Disclosure: We were invited by Disney to attend the media preview for Disneyland’s Season of the Force. This did not affect our reporting of the event — our opinions are our own.

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The New Star Tours Update: Everything You Need, and Want, to Know

Before Disney bought Star Wars, the two brands began their courtship with a ride . Star Tours opened in 1987 and has seen many new upgrades and additions over the years . This week, for its Season of the Force event , Disney gave the ride another refresh. And this time, for the first time, it’s with characters from Disney+.

So, starting today, if you are at Disneyland, Walt Disney World, or Disneyland Paris, Star Tours now features characters from Ahsoka, Andor and The Mandalorian. But what’s new? How does it work? io9 was among a group of journalists Disney invited to an early preview of the new Star Tours at Disneyland in Anaheim, so we’ll explain.

How many new Star Tours locations are there?

Though you may have assumed otherwise, only one new, full planet has been added to Star Tours this time around: Seatos from Ahsoka. However, there are three different variations going into that. One featuring Ahsoka (with Rosario Dawson reprising the role), one featuring Cassian Andor (with Diego Luna reprising), and one featuring both the Mandalorian and Grogu.

What can happen on the new Star Tours?

So, you get on the ride and start to pull out of the spaceport. Here’s where, potentially, your first new change will be. In the past, riders would usually see the Millennium Falcon sitting there as the ship was stopped by Darth Vader, Kylo Ren, or a Probe Droid. And while that’s still more likely to happen than not, if you happen to see a new ship there, you know exactly where this particular ride will take you.

Yes, in some Star Tours rides not only is Ahsoka Tano’s T-6 Jedi Shuttle in the first scene, you can see Ahsoka herself there in the frame. She’s talking to Stormtroopers and, when they discover the Rebel spy, Ahsoka turns on her lightsabers and battles off the troopers before jumping in the ship.

If you see that, you can impress your friends and tell them what’s going to happen next. After you visit one of many, many planets that were previously on the ride (I did it twice on Friday and both times it was podracing on Tatooine from Episode I), you’ll then get one of the three new transmissions. However, if you got Ahsoka’s ship at the start, you are guaranteed to get Ahsoka in this moment. She’ll say “Hi” to C-3PO, and be excited to see her friend R2-D2 again, before asking to deliver a very important person—the Rebel spy. As she’s talking, we see Chopper and Huyang in the background, getting into shenanigans.

What are the two other transmissions?

These transmissions is the part of this new Star Tours that will be the most random. If you don’t get Ahsoka, maybe you’ll get the Mandalorian and Grogu. As Mando (who does not sound like it’s Pedro Pascal but we’ve asked Disney for confirmation) talks about a dangerous mission and fight, Grogu is eating one of his frogs. He then spits it out and it floats toward your face in 3D. It’s very cute and funny and just as the one-eyed creature gets close enough to almost touch it, Grogu sucks him back in. “This is the way,” Mando says, and you’re off to the final part of your mission.

Note: unfortunately, we didn’t get to see Cassian’s transmission but, from what we were told, it’s very different tonally than the other two, on purpose. While Ahsoka’s is friendly and Mando’s is funny, Cassian’s is mysterious. He comes out in a hood, lurking in a shadow, then reveals himself to the audience and asks for help with the spy. The key was that each one feels completely unique.

What happens on Seatos?

No matter what transmission you get though, everything is the same after that. Star Tours is off to Seatos, the planet from the final episodes of Ahsoka where they showdown with Thrawn. You arrive in some kind of shadow, only to emerge from the clouds flying among the majestic Purrgil (aka Space Whales). Ahsoka hails you on the side monitor and asks for help with the two ships attacking her, which R2 is more than happy to do. You fly up and around the Purrgil, along their backs, weaving in and out of its fins, and at one point almost even getting sucked in and eaten. Finally, there’s a perfect moment, which R2 uses to land the perfect shot and save the day. Ashoka thanks you, has a special goodbye for her old pal R2, and it’s back home.

Are the new additions to Star Tours good?

Yes and no. Yes, because anytime you can get to sit down and experience a new piece of Star Wars, especially on a ride that’s been around for almost 40 years, that’s a good thing. However, do I think Seatos as a planet is one of the better destinations in the ride? No. In fact, it may be one of my least favorites. It’s drastically lacking in drama compared to, say, Geonosis, Coruscant, or Naboo. But Ahsoka is great and it’s fun to follow a different ship around.

Oh, and the new transmissions (at least the ones we saw) were phenomenal. Much more detailed and eventful than the previous ones.

How long is the new ride happening?

“For a limited time” everyone who boards Star Tours will get the new planet of Seatos every time, as well as one of the new transmissions. Whether or not that’s just through the Season of the Force event or longer is unclear, and Disney wouldn’t commit to specifics. It might be a park to park decision. But, for at least a few weeks or months, if you go on Star Tours, you’ll get the new stuff.

Then, eventually, the three new transmissions and one new planet will be slotted into the ride’s randomizer. When that happens, it takes the number of possible combinations up to over 250.

Why Seatos over anything else?

In the last few years, thanks to Disney+, Star Wars has seen more new planets, characters, and creatures than ever. So why Seatos and the Purrgil? Well, Tom Fitzgerald, one of Star Tours’ original Imagineers—who also worked on this one —said it was all about picking a planet that was different from all the others. Something unique. Maybe that’s colors or maybe, in this case, it’s a unique creature. So by choosing Seatos, not only do you get to see these massive, new, unique creatures, but those creatures allow the ride to do moves it’s never done before. That’s how we get the first barrel roll ever in Star Tours as well as a sequence he refers to as the “slalom ski run.”

How long did the new upgrade take?

Fitzgerald said he and his team first started working on these new additions sometime between 18 months and two years ago.

Could another ride get this treatment?

Since Disney bought Lucasfilm in 2012, Star Tours has been updated about every two or three years. This update is the first since 2019 though—so it makes you wonder, what’s next? And, will it even be Star Tours?

When Galaxy’s Edge opened in 2019, Disney said that the Millennium Falcon ride, Smugglers Run, was designed in a similar fashion to Star Tours and that the actual visuals in the ride could be changed to take guests on new adventures. But now, that ride has been the same for five years. Could a change be coming? Unfortunately, no one from Imagineering or Lucasfilm would comment, confirm, or deny—but, fingers crossed.

The Ahsoka, Andor and Mandalorian additions to Star Tours: The Adventures Continue are now running at Disneyland, Hollywood Studios, and Disneyland Paris as part of the Season of the Force event. For more on that, check out this link.

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• Star Tours at Disney Parks will update with new adventures and characters from the Star Wars TV shows Ahsoka, Andor, and The Mandalorian on April 5.
• These adventures will feature urgent transmissions from Ahsoka, Cassian Andor, and Din Djarin and Grogu.
• The new additions create a total of 250 different storylines that visitors can experience, including a journey to the extragalactic planet Peridea in Ahsoka.

Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at Disney Parks is officially updating its Star Wars attraction with new adventures and characters that are bigger than ever before. Originally replacing its predecessor Star Tours , Star Tours – The Adventures Continue served as a prequel with adventures taking place between the prequel and original Star Wars trilogies. Since then, it's added adventures from the sequel trilogy, and now it's adding even more. Previously announced at Star Wars Celebration 2023, the details of this exciting update that bring the Star Wars movies and TV shows together have now been revealed.

The key planet in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, Batuu has become a vitally important Star Wars world with key links to Thrawn and Darth Vader.

Shared by Disney, the Star Tours – The Adventures Continue update will feature adventures with Ahsoka Tano of Ahsoka , Cassian Andor of Andor , and Din Djarin and Grogu of The Mandalorian . One moment from Ahsoka will see attraction visitors weaving their way through a hoard of purrgil space whales to evade enemy fire, and another will even take viewers to Peridea - an extragalactic planet that will take its riders to another galaxy far, far away. The update will debut at Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, and Disneyland Paris on April 5. Below are various stills shared by Disney and StarWars.com .

This massively expands the story of Star Wars - The Adventures Continue , as Disney shares that " guests will have the opportunity to experience one of more than 250 storyline variations aboard the attraction ," which includes the aforementioned visit to Peridea. The appearances of Ahsoka, Cassian, and Din and Grogu are then said to be " urgent transmissions ," all of which will play a part in the adventures. This marks the first update Disney has made to the attraction since Kef Bir's addition following Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker in 2019 - and potentially the biggest.

Star Wars Is Heading To Another Galaxy Far, Far Away

This not only marks the first time content from the Disney+ Star Wars TV shows is being added to the age-old attraction, but it also marks the first time Star Tours – The Adventures Continue will be adventuring to a different galaxy with the inclusion of Peridea . As seen in Ahsoka , Peridea is where both Grand Admiral Thrawn and Ezra Bridger were stranded for years following the Star Wars Rebels ending. The Ahsoka season 1 ending now sees Ahsoka and Sabine Wren trapped there instead, and it seems guests of Star Tours – The Adventures Continue may share the same experience.

To boldly emphasize a journey outside the familiar Star Wars galaxy proves how big the franchise is ready to go in the future, particularly with upcoming Star Wars movies.

This, however, is a major step forward for the franchise. To boldly emphasize a journey outside the familiar Star Wars galaxy proves how big the franchise is ready to go in the future, particularly with upcoming Star Wars movies such as The Mandalorian & Grogu movie and Dave Filoni's untitled project. Star Wars is thus preparing for not only its biggest update to the attraction yet, but also what may be perhaps its biggest step forward in the Star Wars galaxy as a whole, whether these adventures will be considered canon or not.

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Disney Announces Historic Star Tours Expansion for 2024

For the first time ever, Disney is using Disney+ to expand its original Star Wars ride, Star Tours. 

Star Tours first debuted at Disneyland in 1987, offering fans the experience of visiting that galaxy far, far away. 

But in 2011, Star Tours - The Adventures Continue replaced the original with randomized characters and locations from both the original and prequel trilogy , and that expanded with each sequel trilogy film. 

Currently, Star Tours offers more than 60 different ride configurations based on Star Wars movies. But now, that number isn't only expected to increase, but also include a familiar face from Disney+. 

Star Tours Receives Disney+ Expansion

As part of Destination D23 , Disney revealed Ahsoka Tano will be added to its Star Tours attraction, marking the first time a Star Wars Disney+ character has been incorporated into the ride. 

Ahsoka, played by Rosario Dawson , made her live-action debut in The Mandalorian Season 2, followed by a cameo role in The Book of Boba Fett , and is currently the star of her own solo series on Disney+. 

Her addition also marks the first time Disney has incorporated a Star Wars character who hasn't been seen on the big screen or any of the Star Wars trilogies. 

This Ahsoka reveal follows Disney's 2023 Star Wars Celebration tease of "more stories and characters" and " all new adventures" coming to Star Tours in 2024. 

Whether Lady Tano is the first of those announced "stories and characters" - or now the only one - is unknown.

However, in the Star Tours tradition, it's possible that her inclusion also involves the presence of a certain planet or battle from her show. But again, that has yet to be confirmed. 

Star Tours' Ahsoka expansion is set to debut in Spring 2024 at Disneyland, Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios, and Disneyland Paris. 

How MandoVerse Is Invading the Disney Parks

Despite the lack of information surrounding Ahsoka Tano's Star Tours debut, the fact Disney is bringing Disney+ to its original Star Wars ride is significant and possibly evidence of Disney's investment in Dave Filoni's MandoVerse narrative . 

The question, of course, is whether her role is minimal - like a hologram - or if she's set to receive a full scene with other cameos and imagery from her show. 

If the latter, Huygang, Sabine , Chopper, or Hera could also make an appearance. And, if so, that scene could include a location audiences have already seen or that new, unknown galaxy where Thrawn and Ezra have been since Star Wars Rebels . 

As fans await answers, it's worth noting that Ahsoka, as well as Hera and Chopper, have already invaded Disneyland's Galaxy's Edge as interactive, walk-around characters. 

As Ahsoka draws to a close, it will be interesting to see if Disney unveils further characters and details about the series' Star Tours debut. 

Ahsoka Tano's addition to Star Tours arrives in the Spring 2024. 

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‘Star Tours’ To Get New Adventures Themed to ‘Ahsoka,’ ‘Andor,’ and ‘The Mandalorian’ in April 2024

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Guests traveling on “Star Tours – The Adventures Continue” in April at Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort and Disneyland Paris, will get to enjoy new adventures themed to “Ahsoka,” “Andor,” and “The Mandalorian” series.

The Details

Disney first announced the updates at Star Wars Celebration Europe 2023, but at the time, it wasn’t revealed where the new adventures would take riders.

Now it’s been revealed these new additions will feature characters and locations from fan favorite Disney+ series “Ahsoka,” “Andor,” and “The Mandalorian.”

Urgent transmissions from Ahsoka Tano, Cassian Andor, Din Djarin and Grogu may soon be part of your next Starspeeder flight.

With these new additions, guests will now have an opportunity to experience one of more than 250 storyline variations aboard the attraction, including a visit to the planet Peridea from the “Ahsoka” series. No word on the adventures coming from the othre two series.

This “Star Tours” update will be the first since Kef Bir was added to celebrate the release of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” in 2019.

Star Wars fans can enjoy these three new adventures starting April 5, 2024 at Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort and Disneyland Paris.

Get a peek at the “Ahsoka” adventure:

Season of the Force

As we previously noted , the new event, “Season of the Force,” will also kick off at Disneyland Resort on April 5, 2024.

For a limited time through June 2, guests can also take a ride on “ Hyperspace Mountain ,” enjoy themed food and beverage, collect new merchandise and more.

Plus, “ Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge ” will provide a fresh perspective on the fireworks above Disneyland park, with galactic music sweeping through the spires.

We’ll have more details on this new Star Wars event closer to the start date.

And don’t forget this year’s “ Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite ” events take place select dates in May 2023 at the park.

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If youwant to be the first to ride the new “Star Tours” adventures, now is the time to book your visit.

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The New Star Tours Update: Everything You Need, and Want, to Know

Before Disney bought Star Wars, the two brands began their courtship with a ride . Star Tours opened in 1987 and has seen many new upgrades and additions over the years . This week, for its Season of the Force event , Disney gave the ride another refresh. And this time, for the first time, it’s with characters from Disney+.

So, starting today, if you are at Disneyland, Walt Disney World, or Disneyland Paris, Star Tours now features characters from Ahsoka, Andor and The Mandalorian. But what’s new? How does it work? io9 was among a group of journalists Disney invited to an early preview of the new Star Tours at Disneyland in Anaheim, so we’ll explain.

How many new Star Tours locations are there?

Though you may have assumed otherwise, only one new, full planet has been added to Star Tours this time around: Seatos from Ahsoka. However, there are three different variations going into that. One featuring Ahsoka (with Rosario Dawson reprising the role), one featuring Cassian Andor (with Diego Luna reprising), and one featuring both the Mandalorian and Grogu.

What can happen on the new Star Tours?

So, you get on the ride and start to pull out of the spaceport. Here’s where, potentially, your first new change will be. In the past, riders would usually see the Millennium Falcon sitting there as the ship was stopped by Darth Vader, Kylo Ren, or a Probe Droid. And while that’s still more likely to happen than not, if you happen to see a new ship there, you know exactly where this particular ride will take you.

Yes, in some Star Tours rides not only is Ahsoka Tano’s T-6 Jedi Shuttle in the first scene, you can see Ahsoka herself there in the frame. She’s talking to Stormtroopers and, when they discover the Rebel spy, Ahsoka turns on her lightsabers and battles off the troopers before jumping in the ship.

If you see that, you can impress your friends and tell them what’s going to happen next. After you visit one of many, many planets that were previously on the ride (I did it twice on Friday and both times it was podracing on Tatooine from Episode I), you’ll then get one of the three new transmissions. However, if you got Ahsoka’s ship at the start, you are guaranteed to get Ahsoka in this moment. She’ll say “Hi” to C-3PO, and be excited to see her friend R2-D2 again, before asking to deliver a very important person—the Rebel spy. As she’s talking, we see Chopper and Huyang in the background, getting into shenanigans.

What are the two other transmissions?

These transmissions is the part of this new Star Tours that will be the most random. If you don’t get Ahsoka, maybe you’ll get the Mandalorian and Grogu. As Mando (who does not sound like it’s Pedro Pascal but we’ve asked Disney for confirmation) talks about a dangerous mission and fight, Grogu is eating one of his frogs. He then spits it out and it floats toward your face in 3D. It’s very cute and funny and just as the one-eyed creature gets close enough to almost touch it, Grogu sucks him back in. “This is the way,” Mando says, and you’re off to the final part of your mission.

Note: unfortunately, we didn’t get to see Cassian’s transmission but, from what we were told, it’s very different tonally than the other two, on purpose. While Ahsoka’s is friendly and Mando’s is funny, Cassian’s is mysterious. He comes out in a hood, lurking in a shadow, then reveals himself to the audience and asks for help with the spy. The key was that each one feels completely unique.

What happens on Seatos?

No matter what transmission you get though, everything is the same after that. Star Tours is off to Seatos, the planet from the final episodes of Ahsoka where they showdown with Thrawn. You arrive in some kind of shadow, only to emerge from the clouds flying among the majestic Purrgil (aka Space Whales). Ahsoka hails you on the side monitor and asks for help with the two ships attacking her, which R2 is more than happy to do. You fly up and around the Purrgil, along their backs, weaving in and out of its fins, and at one point almost even getting sucked in and eaten. Finally, there’s a perfect moment, which R2 uses to land the perfect shot and save the day. Ashoka thanks you, has a special goodbye for her old pal R2, and it’s back home.

Are the new additions to Star Tours good?

Yes and no. Yes, because anytime you can get to sit down and experience a new piece of Star Wars, especially on a ride that’s been around for almost 40 years, that’s a good thing. However, do I think Seatos as a planet is one of the better destinations in the ride? No. In fact, it may be one of my least favorites. It’s drastically lacking in drama compared to, say, Geonosis, Coruscant, or Naboo. But Ahsoka is great and it’s fun to follow a different ship around.

Oh, and the new transmissions (at least the ones we saw) were phenomenal. Much more detailed and eventful than the previous ones.

How long is the new ride happening?

“For a limited time” everyone who boards Star Tours will get the new planet of Seatos every time, as well as one of the new transmissions. Whether or not that’s just through the Season of the Force event or longer is unclear, and Disney wouldn’t commit to specifics. It might be a park to park decision. But, for at least a few weeks or months, if you go on Star Tours, you’ll get the new stuff.

Then, eventually, the three new transmissions and one new planet will be slotted into the ride’s randomizer. When that happens, it takes the number of possible combinations up to over 250.

Why Seatos over anything else?

In the last few years, thanks to Disney+, Star Wars has seen more new planets, characters, and creatures than ever. So why Seatos and the Purrgil? Well, Tom Fitzgerald, one of Star Tours’ original Imagineers—who also worked on this one —said it was all about picking a planet that was different from all the others. Something unique. Maybe that’s colors or maybe, in this case, it’s a unique creature. So by choosing Seatos, not only do you get to see these massive, new, unique creatures, but those creatures allow the ride to do moves it’s never done before. That’s how we get the first barrel roll ever in Star Tours as well as a sequence he refers to as the “slalom ski run.”

How long did the new upgrade take?

Fitzgerald said he and his team first started working on these new additions sometime between 18 months and two years ago.

Could another ride get this treatment?

Since Disney bought Lucasfilm in 2012, Star Tours has been updated about every two or three years. This update is the first since 2019 though—so it makes you wonder, what’s next? And, will it even be Star Tours?

When Galaxy’s Edge opened in 2019, Disney said that the Millennium Falcon ride, Smugglers Run, was designed in a similar fashion to Star Tours and that the actual visuals in the ride could be changed to take guests on new adventures. But now, that ride has been the same for five years. Could a change be coming? Unfortunately, no one from Imagineering or Lucasfilm would comment, confirm, or deny—but, fingers crossed.

The Ahsoka, Andor and Mandalorian additions to Star Tours: The Adventures Continue are now running at Disneyland, Hollywood Studios, and Disneyland Paris as part of the Season of the Force event. For more on that, check out this link.

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NEWS: Changes Coming to Star Tours – New Details Revealed

Last year, Disney announced that Star Tours – The Adventures Continue would receive an update with new adventures added to the attraction. We now know when the attraction will be updated. Learn more below.

Here are all the details from Disney Cast Member Scott Trowbridge:

Over the years, we’ve been working hard to keep our Star Wars experiences in Disney Parks evolving alongside that expanding galaxy far, far away. That is also part of what makes Star Tours – The Adventures Continue so special. So now, I am excited to share that, starting April 5, 2024 , at Walt Disney World Resort , Disneyland Resort and Disneyland Paris , Star Tours – The Adventures Continue will be taking you on some all-new adventures. These new additions will feature characters and locations from some of your favorite Disney+ new series – “Ahsoka,” “Andor,” and “The Mandalorian.”

With these additions, you’ll now have an opportunity to experience one of more than 250 storyline variations aboard the attraction , including a visit to the planet Peridea from the Ahsoka series.

Urgent transmissions from Ahsoka Tano, Cassian Andor , Din Djarin and Grogu may soon be part of your next Starspeeder flight. These iconic characters will continue to add to the galaxy of stories aboard Disney’s first Star Wars attraction.

Also starting April 5, Season of the Force will arrive at Disneyland park for a limited time through June 2, 2024, with Hyperspace Mountain, themed food and beverage, merchandise and more. Debuting during the celebration, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will provide a fresh perspective on the fireworks above Disneyland park on select nights, with galactic music sweeping through the spires.

RELATED ARTICLE: 9 Facts and Secrets about Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

With all the hype and regenerated love for Star Wars going on, you may have many questions or piqued interest about Disney’s Star Wars attraction, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue. During the attraction, you are taking a flight on Star Tours, but your flight quickly changes plans when you learn that a “rebel spy” is on board that the rebellion must protect. You end up on wild chase scenes through various lands and battles within the Star Wars universe. It is so much fun and an excellent experience for anyone, even if you aren’t a die-hard Star Wars fan. Here are nine facts and secrets about the attraction that you may not know:

9 – The attraction first opened in 1989.

Star Tours debuted at Disney-MGM Studios in December 1989.  Disney-MGM Studios opened in May of 1989, so the attraction was added several months after the park opened to add to the lineup of attractions for the park.

8 – You will likely get a different experience each time that you ride.

The way the ride is sequenced, you will get a different combination of three scenes to make up the entire attraction.  Based on the number of scenes that are available, there are 54 unique ride sequence combinations that you can get.  This includes a scene from Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker, too!  Yes, I just gave you a great excuse to ride the attraction repeatedly so that you can make sure you get to experience each version.  I’d be lying if I said that my husband and son aren’t trying!

7 – The ride was renamed Star Tours – The Adventure Continues.

The ride closed down in 2010 for a big refurbishment.  When it re-opened in 2011, it was then known at Star Tours – The Adventures Continue instead of just Star Tours as it was before.  For the re-opening, Bog Iger and George Lucas were actually there for the event and rode the attraction.  The changes added even more scenes.

6 – Listen to the announcements while in the queue.

Pay special attention to the announcements while you are waiting in the queue. You will hear a Mister Egroeg Sacul being paged over the intercom. This is actually a nod and tribute to George Lucas since Egroeg Sacul is actually George Lucas spelled backward. How fun is that?

5 – Pee Wee Herman was in the attraction.

I was really shocked to learn about this one. This is one fact that I never knew. He was actually the voice of Captain RX-24 (Rex). He was the pilot talking as R2-D2 was being loaded. I never remembered noticing Paul Reubens’ (Pee Wee Herman’s) voice during the attraction, but it is really cool that he was another celebrity that was part of the attraction.

4 – Gotta love classic C3PO.

The actor who voiced this beloved favorite droid is Anthony Daniels. He also happens to be the only Star Wars actor appearing in every theatrical chapter of Star Wars. Not only that, but he joined the team in Star Tours to voice C3PO’s role for his dialogue in the attraction. We are so glad he did since nothing could compare to the original!

3 – Carrie Fisher collaborated on Princess Leia’s dialogue.

If you have ridden the attraction, you might have seen scenes where archival footage of Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) from Star Wars movies was used in the attraction. The dialogue, however, is actually re-recorded. Carrie Fisher collaborated with the Imagineers to re-record her dialogue so that it fit the attraction. It makes the story of the attraction seamless but with the familiarity of the movies that we love so much.

2 – It is one of the longer-ride attractions at Walt Disney World Resort.

Many of the rides at Walt Disney World range from 1 to 3 minutes at the most. This attraction is a 4-minute and 30-second ride, giving you a great taste of a few of the worlds and scenes within the Star Wars universe and the classic sagas.

1 – Another great nod to George Lucas and the Star Wars series.

We all go crazy for the nods and little details that are incorporated into our favorite attractions. There is actually another nod to George Lucas that is really cool. Pay attention just before boarding the spaceship. If you are listening, you may hear a reference to THX1138. Why is this signification? It just so happens that THX1138 was in all of the Star Wars movies. It was the name of George Lucas’ first movie, so he included it in all of the Star Wars films as a nod to his origin.

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Exciting New Adventures Await on Star Tours at Disney Parks

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Disney theme park enthusiasts and Star Wars fans are in for a thrilling space journey as the attraction, Star Tours – The Adventures Continue , is set to receive an exhilarating update across Disneyland in Anaheim, Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida, and Disneyland Paris . Starting April 5, 2024, guests will be able to embark on all-new adventures featuring characters and locations from popular Disney+ series such as “Ahsoka,” “Andor,” and “The Mandalorian.”

A Universe of Stories

The upcoming additions to Star Tours are not just another update; they represent a significant expansion of the attraction’s universe, introducing more than 250 storyline variations. This ensures that each journey aboard the Starspeeder 1000 is unique, immersing guests in the vast and dynamic Star Wars galaxy like never before. From urgent transmissions with Ahsoka Tano, Cassian Andor, Din Djarin, and the much loved “Baby Yoda” (aka Grogu) to exploring new destinations, including the planet Peridea, the adventures promise to be diverse and thrilling.

Following the inclusion of scenes from “Star Wars: Episode IX — The Rise of Skywalker” in 2019 and “The Last Jedi” in 2017, these latest updates promise to immerse guests even deeper into the galaxy far, far away.

Embark on Unpredictable Adventures

Star Tours – The Adventures Continue is famed for its dynamic and unpredictable ride experience. Guests boarding the Starspeeder 1000 will find themselves on a thrilling mission, evading capture by Imperial or First Order forces while encountering several characters from the Star Wars saga. With the integration of new scenes, riders might receive urgent transmissions from Ahsoka Tano, Cassian Andor, or even find themselves on a journey to the planet Peridea, featured in the Ahsoka series.

Season of the Force and Beyond

The new Star Tours updates coincide with the Season of the Force celebration at Disneyland, running from April 5 through June 2, 2024. This celebration is set to feature the updated Star Tours attraction, the return of the Hyperspace Mountain overlay, and a special Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge fireworks display. It’s a perfect time for Star Wars fans to immerse themselves in a Star Wars galaxy with themed food, merchandise, shows, photos with characters, and more.

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Disney’s first Star Wars ride is getting a big update and new star power

The 'Star Tours: The Adventures Continue' ride is full of even more action and some new favorite characters, including Baby Yoda.

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• March 6, 2024

Since the 2019 opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, all eyes have been on the immersive new land and its attractions. But Disney hasn’t turned its back on its very first Star Wars ride, Star Tours , which opened in 1987 at Disneyland Park and 1989 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (then Disney-MGM Studios) at Walt Disney World.

Disney announced that starting April 5, 2024, “Star Tours: The Adventures Continue” at Walt Disney World , Disneyland  and Disneyland Paris will introduce characters and locations from the Disney+ series “Ahsoka,” “Andor” and “The Mandalorian.”

The 3D flight simulator ride puts guests aboard a Starspeeder ship, piloted by C-3PO and navigated by R2-D2, that travels to multiple destinations during four randomized main scenes. This means passengers never know where they’re headed, what sort of trouble they could run into during the flight or who might desperately need their help.

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Beginning April 5, Star Tours flights could include an “urgent transmission” from Ahsoka Tano, Cassian Andor, or Din Djarin and Grogu, aka “Baby Yoda.”

Flights may also include a visit to a new destination — the planet Peridea from “Ahsoka.” Disney shared a sneak peek at the scene, in which the Starspeeder flies amongst Purrgil, giant space whales first introduced in the animated series “Star Wars Rebels,” and debuting in live-action in “Ahsoka.” Ahsoka’s T-6 Jedi Shuttle also appears in the footage, shown in the video below posted by Disney Parks:

With the addition of these new scenes, there are now more than 250 possible storyline variations one could experience during the ride, Walt Disney Imagineering portfolio creative executive Scott Trowbridge said in an announcement on the Disney Parks Blog .

Star Tours received its first update in 2011, relaunching as “Star Tours: The Adventures Continue,” and destinations and characters have continued to be added throughout the years in conjunction with the release of new films from the sequel trilogy and ahead of the opening of “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.”

Trowbridge first officially announced the new adventures at Star Wars Celebration 2023 in London last April. An update from Disney’s Destination D23 last September confirmed that “Ahsoka” would be part of the forthcoming new adventures.

The April 5 debut coincides with the launch of Season of the Force at Disneyland. From April 5 through June 2, 2024, the park will offer limited-time themed food, beverages and merchandise, a Star Wars-themed overlay of Space Mountain as Hyperspace Mountain and the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Nighttime Experience fireworks display.

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Learn details about major additions coming to the iconic attraction!

Later this year, Star Tours - The Adventures Continue will go to new places in a galaxy far, far away.

As announced on the Disney Parks Blog , the iconic attraction is set to receive a major Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker update at Disneyland® Resort, Walt Disney World® Resort, Tokyo Disneyland® Park, and Disneyland® Paris on December 20, with new characters and worlds from the upcoming film.

Among the additions is Kef Bir, the ocean moon from  Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker ; you can check out the locale as it will appear in Star Tours below:

When Star Tours opened at Disneyland in 1987, it was the beginning of a wonderful partnership between Lucasfilm and Disney Parks. When guests board Star Tours, they come face-to-face with beloved Star Wars characters like Princess Leia, Kylo Ren, Poe Dameron, BB-8, and others as they voyage to distant worlds made famous in the films. This attraction immerses you in the Star Wars mythology for an unforgettable galactic adventure.

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The Grammy-winning pop star announced Tuesday that her show scheduled show in Bern, Switzerland, is canceled due to doctor's orders.

"I am so sorry that I have had to cancel my show in Bern this Wednesday," she wrote in an Instagram caption . "I do everything I can to ensure I can perform for you every night, but after consultation with my doctor and exploring all options available, I’ve been advised that I'm unable to continue with the show tomorrow.

"I was looking forward to being with you and making memories with you and sharing our show with you and am so disappointed that we have to cancel," she added. "Sending love and health to you all, and I really hope to see you again soon."

All purchased tickets will be refunded, Pink said.

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She did not reveal details about her next show in Copenhagen, scheduled for Saturday. Her tour will head to Amsterdam, Brussels and Stockholm, as well as several German cities, through the end of the month.

USA TODAY has reached out to the singer's representatives for comment.

On her Summer Carnival Tour, in support of her ninth studio album, "Trustfall," Pink performs hits from across her two-decade musical career and fills stadiums with impressive visuals, from aerial acrobatics to over-the-top costumes.

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The tour launched in Europe last June and circled North America from July through early October 2023, and in February, Pink embarked on a new leg of the tour in Australia and New Zealand.

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BTB Weekend Update: July 12,2024 - July 14,2024

T he weekend of July 12 to 14, 2024, was packed with significant events spanning sports, politics, and entertainment. From thrilling tennis matches and critical political discussions to star-studded concerts and a shocking assassination attempt, these three days were nothing short of eventful.

Wimbledon Finals

Wimbledon culminated spectacularly as Carlos Alcaraz clinched his first Wimbledon title by defeating Novak Djokovic. Alcaraz’s victory marked a new era in tennis. The women’s singles final saw Iga Świątek overcoming Aryna Sabalenka, securing her third Grand Slam title. These matches captivated audiences worldwide and added new chapters to tennis history.

NATO Summit

The NATO Summit in Vilnius was a focal point of global politics. Leaders gathered to address the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, reinforcing their support and discussing potential expansions. The summit emphasized strategic military preparedness, aiming to bolster global security. The discussions in Vilnius underscored the importance of unity in addressing international challenges.

Venice Film Festival Lineup

On July 13, the Venice Film Festival unveiled its 2024 lineup, featuring films from renowned directors Martin Scorsese and Sofia Coppola. The announcement stirred excitement in the film community, promising a showcase of cinematic brilliance. As the festival approaches, anticipation continues to build for what is expected to be a memorable event.

MLB All-Star Game

The MLB All-Star Game on July 12 at T-Mobile Park in Seattle was a thrilling spectacle. The American League triumphed over the National League, with Shohei Ohtani shining as the MVP. His exceptional dual performance as both pitcher and hitter was a highlight, showcasing his extraordinary talent and versatility.

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Donald Trump Assassination Attempt

In a shocking turn of events, former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13. During his speech, gunshots were fired, and Trump was hit in the upper right ear. He was swiftly escorted off the stage and received immediate medical attention. Despite the injury, Trump later addressed the public, expressing his determination to continue his campaign. This incident has heightened security concerns and sparked widespread media coverage.

These events from July 12 to 14, 2024, exemplify the diversity and dynamism of global happenings. From sports victories and political summits to cinematic announcements, captivating concerts, and a dramatic assassination attempt, this period was a testament to the multifaceted nature of human achievement and the unpredictability of current events.

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The Coast Guard is searching today for two of the three people who were aboard a tour helicopter that crashed off Kauai’s Na Pali Coast Thursday afternoon.

UPDATE: 4:15 p.m.

Kauai police confirmed that the pilot of the tour helicopter that crashed Thursday is a resident and the two passengers on board were mainland visitors, at a joint Kauai County and Coast Guard news conference this afternoon.

The Coast Guard said that a Hawaii National Guard H60 Black Hawk helicopter joined the search today.

The Coast Guard and the county resumed the use of their assets this morning in the search for two of the three individuals who were on board the helicopter.

Police would not identify which of the three individuals was found Thursday.

The Kauai Fire Department said the body was recovered a quarter mile offshore along the Na Pali Coast. An oil slick and small pieces of floating debris were also found in the area of the crash site.

When asked whether sharks near the wreckage were a concern, the fire chief said that rescue personnel are taking their presence into consideration.

The Coast Guard said that a temporary flight restriction zone is in effect in the area, but there is no restriction on tour vessel activity.

Lt. Gov. Sylvia Luke, as acting governor, signed an emergency proclamation at 11:43 a.m. today to authorize the state Adjutant General to activate the Hawaii National Guard to deploy state resources to help in the search of the two missing people.

The resources include aviation assets as needed to respond to the crash, “and to maintain public health and safety in the County of Kauai, Lt. Gov. Luke said in a news release in her capacity as acting governor.

She said “the state stands fully prepared to work in tandem” with the county and the state’s federal partners.”

Kauai Mayor Derek Kawakami said, “Mahalo to Acting Gov. Sylva Luke and all of our partnering state agencies for their assistance during the ongoing search and recovery efforts here on Kauai in response to this devastating incident.”

Luke said: “We extend our deepest condolences to the loved ones of those involved in this terrible incident.”

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The Coast Guard is continuing the search today for two of the three people who were aboard a tour helicopter that crashed off Kauai’s Na Pali Coast Thursday afternoon.

The body of one person was recovered Thursday by Kauai Ocean Safety lifeguards.

The National Transportation Safety Board said today its personnel are investigating the crash of a Robinson R44 helicopter that went down around 1:15 p.m.. The preliminary information shows that the aircraft was operating as an air tour flight and crashed into the ocean a mile north of the Na Pali Coast.

County officials said the crash was off the remote Hanakoa Valley.

“Once the aircraft is recovered, an NTSB investigator will arrive on scene to begin the process of documenting the scene and examining the aircraft,” NTSB officials said in a statement. “The aircraft will then be recovered to a secure facility for further evaluation.”

The Coast Guard Sector Honolulu command center received a report of a crash from Kauai Fire Department personnel at 1:40 p.m. Thursday off the coast. A hiker along the Kalalau Trail, who witnessed the crash into the water, notified the fire department.

The Coast Guard’ sent an HC-130J Super Hercules airplane and an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point, a 45-foot Response Boat-Medium crew from Coast Guard Station Kauai, and the crew of Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Gerczak, a 154-foot Sentinel-class cutter from Honolulu.

Kauai Ocean Safety Bureau lifeguards sent rescue watercraft from Hanalei Bay and recovered an unresponsive person from the water.

The Kauai Fire Department responded with an Air 1 helicopter crew, Zodiac rescue watercraft crews, and Ocean Safety officers on rescue watercraft.

The helicopter, a Robinson R44 from the Ali’i Kauai Air Tours and Charters company in Kauai, had one pilot and two passengers aboard.

Anyone with information that may assist search efforts should contact the Coast Guard at 808-842-2603.

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This week's MLB All-Star festivities get started at the Home Run Derby tonight. Here's how to watch at home.

The 2024 MLB All-Star Home Run Derby is here. Eight of the biggest names in baseball are assembling at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas tonight for one of the summer's most anticipated sporting events. Taking place the night before the annual All-Star Game, this competition is sure to be a prime-time spectacle of strength and endurance that baseball fans won't want to miss.

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Pete Alonso and Adolis García are back in action after participating in last year’s Home Run Derby. This will be the New York first baseman's fifth straight Derby, including 2019 and 2021 when he won back-to-back. Tonight's Derby winner will receive a whopping $1 million. The runner-up takes home $500K, while every other participant receives $150K. The player who hits the longest home run will win $100K.

Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the MLB Home Run Derby, including the start time, participants and best livestream options.

How to Watch the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby Without Cable

This year's MLB Home Run Derby will air live on ESPN . If you don't have cable, you can watch the event with a live TV streaming service like Sling TV and FuboTV or stream the Derby on ESPN+.

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The most cost-effective way to watch the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby is Sling TV . Right now Sling TV is offering 50% off your first month of service on any tier, bringing the Orange tier with ESPN down to just $20 and the comprehensive Orange + Blue package to $30.

Sling TV comes with 50 hours of free cloud-based DVR recording space, perfect for recording the Home Run Derby and MLB All-Star Game if you're not home to watch them live. You'll also get access to Fox, FS1, TBS and ABC to catch more MLB games throughout the season. MLB Network is available with Sling TV via the Sports Extra Package.

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With ESPN exclusively televising the Home Run Derby, you can also watch the competition on ESPN+. Plans start at $10.99 per month or you can bundle the service with Disney+ and Hulu for $3 more per month. Subscriber get live streaming access to baseball, soccer, golf and more along with on-demand access to original docuseries and ESPN's exclusive sports analysis.

MLB Home Run Derby on ESPN+

Stream the MLB Home Run Derby on ESPN+ at 8 p.m. ET on July 15. An ESPN+ subscription costs $10.99 per month or $109.99 per year.

When is the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby?

MLB's annual Home Run Derby will take place on Monday, July 15 at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT) at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.

What channel is the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby on?

The Home Run Derby will be broadcast live on ESPN and stream on ESPN+. The 2024 MLB All-Star Game is the following day at the same time and will be broadcast on Fox.

Who is in the 2024 Home Run Derby?

For this year's Major League Baseball Home Run Derby, the field of eight includes four players from the American League and four from the National League.

• 1B Pete Alonso, New York Mets
• 3B Alec Bohm, Philadelphia Phillies
• OF Adolis García, Texas Rangers
• SS Gunnar Henderson, Baltimore Orioles
• OF Teoscar Hernández, Los Angeles Dodgers
• DH Marcell Ozuna, Atlanta Braves
• 3B Jose Ramirez, Cleveland Guardians
• SS Bobby Witt Jr., Kansas City Royals

Unlike previous years, the first round won't be a head-to-head bracket. All eight hitters will compete against one another in the first round. The four best performers advance to the semifinals and will be seeded based on how many home runs they hit in the first round. If there is a tie, it all comes down to the distance of each hitter's longest home run.

Is Shohei Ohtani participating in the Home Run Derby?

Shohei Ohtani will not be taking part in the 2024 Home Run Derby. The Dodgers star is is recovering from his injured pitching elbow.

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