Star Tours Original Ride – Rare December 1996 POV | Disney‑MGM Studios

Star Tours Original Version - December 1996 Shot By ‪@RobFuz‬ ⭐ Blast back to December 1996 and relive the magic of the original Star Tours — the version that defined an era, blew our minds, and made us believe we were really jumping to lightspeed. This is the Star Tours so many of us grew up with: Captain Rex at the controls, the Endor mishap, the classic queue, and that unmistakable ’90s Disney‑MGM Studios vibe. Filmed during the holiday season of 1996, this rare POV captures the attraction exactly as it was before the updates, before the randomized missions, before Galaxy’s Edge — just pure, original Star Wars magic inside a Disney park. If you ever rode this version, you already know how iconic it was. Whether you’re here for nostalgia, Disney history, or just to relive the chaos of Rex’s “first flight,” this is a time capsule from a galaxy far, far away. Drop a ⭐ in the comments if YOU remember this version of Star Tours. 📜 HISTORY The original Star Tours opened at Disneyland in 1987 and arrived at Walt Disney World’s Disney‑MGM Studios on December 15, 1989. It was groundbreaking — one of the first major collaborations between Disney and George Lucas, and one of the earliest large‑scale motion simulator attractions in the world. Guests boarded the StarSpeeder 3000, piloted by the lovable but inexperienced RX‑24 (Captain Rex), voiced by Paul Reubens. The ride combined film footage, synchronized motion, and practical effects to create an experience that felt light‑years ahead of its time. By the mid‑1990s, Star Tours had become a staple of Disney‑MGM Studios, and the 1996 holiday season captured the attraction at its peak — the original film, the original queue, and the original charm that fans still talk about today. The ride operated in its classic form until 2010, when it was replaced by Star Tours – The Adventures Continue. But for many fans, this is the version that lives forever. 🔭 5 FUN FACTS 1. Captain Rex was originally labeled “Rookie Pilot – First Flight,” which explains the chaotic trip to Endor. 2. The original queue featured actual props from Return of the Jedi, including a full‑size speeder bike. 3. The StarSpeeder 3000 design was created by Industrial Light & Magic, the same team behind the Star Wars films. 4. The original ride film was directed by George Lucas and shot using a custom motion‑control camera rig. 5. Rex later returned in Galaxy’s Edge as DJ R‑3X, giving longtime fans a nostalgic surprise. #StarTours #DisneyMGM #DisneyHistory #DisneyNostalgia #StarWarsRide #CaptainRex #StarTours1996 #DisneyWorld #VintageDisney #DisneyPOV #StarWarsFans #ThemeParkHistory #DisneyAttractions #StarWars @RobFuz Links: All My Links - Linktree - https://linktr.ee/RobFuz YouTube -    / robfuz   Facebook -   / robfuz   X - https://X.com/RobFuz Instagram -   / robfuz   TikTok -   / robfuz   Website - https://robfuz.com/ Podcasts : PubTalk -    • PubTalk   RobFuz HangOut -    • RobFuz Hangout   Another Disney Podcast -    • Another Disney Podcast   Membership Link : https://tinyurl.com/y8zvm2a2 Paypal Donations : https://www.paypal.me/robfuz YouTube Super Chats During Live Streams Sponsor Dinners With Donna -    / @donnalynn7292   Donna's Channel consists of videos and livestreams of my cooking demos and pin collection Channel Content Contributors: Another Disney Podcast -    / @anotherdisneypodcast   DisTails -    / @distails   PinkPam86 -    / @pinkpam86   Vincent Alfonso -    / @vincentalfonso   @RobFuz Channel Members: AJC Magic TV -    / ajcmagictv   Alex Kennitt Christine Arango Debbi Bernfeld DisMom7 -    / @pinkpam86   Donna Jaworski -    / donnalynn7292   Elena K808 Grace F James Ryan - RIP James We Love You! Jersey Mike Michaela Hufeisen-Parr More Sunshine Please -    / @moresunshineplease   MovieManiaNick -    / @moviemanianick   PinkPam86 -    / @pinkpam86   R Johns - Disney Legend Sandra Santana Surf Bum John Viviane Vieira Pereira