Disneyland has been really trying to refresh itself lately. Sometimes they make good and sometimes they make AWESOME!!!

Two weeks ago, they announced that they would be closing Star Tours and in 2011 be opening the new and improved Star Tours II!!!

As sad as I am to see the original Star Tours go, I am just as excited to ride this new version. With all the recent updates to the Star Wars universe, I am sure that this ride will be a complete thrill. Maybe even some Jedi action. From the teaser shown, it seems that Star Tours will be visiting Tatooine and joining in some podracing.

But then again, we have two years to sit and wait to see what is really going to happen.

Let's all hope that it's good, or else face the Darkside of millions of SW Fans storming the gates of Disney!!!!

Slashfilm’s Peter Sciretta said:

Our source reveals that the revamp will incorporate prequel characters (like Naboo citizens and Geonosians) along with many aliens from the original trilogy (Aqualish. Bith, Rodians, etc). In the action sequence, the Star Tours vehicle is now going to be chased by Boba Fett. C3PO and R2-D2 are still the hosts, and Anthony Daniels will be recording his parts this week. Admiral Ackbar holographically communicates with the Star Tours vehicle. Right now they’re shooting mostly green screen footage, as it is the middle part of the production timeline.

Photo courtesy of http://www.disneylandnewstoday.com.

Here's the teaser shown at Disney's D23 Expo: