When did the Star Wars Launch Bay first appear at Disney Parks?
The Star Wars Launch Bay appeared on stage at the D23 Expo 2015. The 15th of August 2015 marked the moment Disney Parks Presentation revealed the new walkthrough attraction.
The Star Wars Launch Bay appeared on stage at the D23 Expo 2015. The 15th of August 2015 marked the moment Disney Parks Presentation revealed the new walkthrough attraction.
Three global parks hosted these interactive experiences under the banner of the Star Wars universe. These locations included Disneyland, Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando, and Shanghai Disneyland within the Tomorrowland Pavilion area.
Visitors experienced the attraction from the 16th of June 2016 through June 2019. This specific timeline marked the shortest operational life among all three locations before its closure in mid-2019.
The Orlando building faced a temporary closure starting the 16th of March 2020 until the 17th of July 2022. During this period staff repurposed the space as a Relaxation Station to allow guests to remove facial coverings while maintaining physical distance.
Officials announced that both the Star Wars Launch Bay and Animation Courtyard area would close at an unspecified date on the 22nd of July 2025. A reopening was scheduled for 2026 as part of new renovations to transform the space into The Walt Disney Studios Lot.