Walt Disney World has authorized construction work connected to Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, according to a newly reported permit. The filing names Engineering Design Services as contractor, but does not say what work is planned for the longtime Star Wars attraction.
The permit describes general construction and does not identify changes to the motion simulators, projection equipment, queue or storyline. Disney also has not announced an extended closure date, refurbishment timeline or plans to remove the attraction.
That leaves the scope of the work unclear. Construction permits can cover major projects, but they can also be used for maintenance or behind-the-scenes improvements that do not substantially affect guests.
Star Tours first opened at Disney-MGM Studios in December 1989. Disney closed the original version in 2010, then reopened it in May 2011 as Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, with randomized ride sequences and updated technology.
The attraction most recently received new scenes in April 2024 inspired by Ahsoka, Andor and The Mandalorian. Those additions brought the number of possible storyline combinations to more than 250, according to Disney Fanatic.
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The new filing follows separate March 2025 paperwork from Walt Disney Imagineering for set elements near Star Tours and the former Jedi Training Academy stage. That project listed ThemeWorks as contractor. Neither filing confirms a broader transformation of the ride.
For now, Star Tours remains on the operating attraction lineup at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Guests planning a visit should check Disney’s official attraction calendar closer to their park day for current operating information.
