New Rides Coming to Disney World and Universal Orlando This Summer

If you are planning to have some theme-park-filled-fun this summer, there is a lot to look forward to! Both Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando will be unveiling highly anticipated rides in the upcoming months for some of the largest franchises featured at each park. If you are trying to decide which Orlando-based park you should experience this year, here is an overview of what each parks plans to add to their offerings in 2019.

Walt Disney World

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Walt Disney World will be revealing Star Wars: Galaxy Edge, a new area of Hollywood Studios, featuring Star Wars themed shops, food, and two greatly anticipated rides:

Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
Scheduled to open August 29, this new interactive thrill ride has you piloting the famous Millennium Falcon.

“Take Control of the Fastest Ship in the Galaxy" -- Ride in the famous cockpit of the Millennium Falcon on a daring flight—and whether you’re a pilot, engineer or gunner, every role is crucial.

The engines rumble as the Millennium Falcon blasts off, pushing you and your crew back into your seats when you jump into hyperspace towards adventure. Along the way you’ll face danger at every turn.

Will your mission succeed or fail? It’s up to you—find out if you have what it takes to outmaneuver the odds aboard the Millennium Falcon.

Get ready to punch it!”

Description by Walt Disney World. Source: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

Currently scheduled to open later this, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will be placing you right in the center of a battle between the Empire and the Resistance. Not much has been revealed about ride just yet, but rumors suggest this might be one of the longest rides in Disney History that you won’t want to miss!

Universal Studios Orlando

Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure

Universal Studios Orlando doesn’t have plans to launch anything as large as a new section to their park like Disney, it does however plan to expand one of its newest lands with a brand new roller coaster.

Planned to launch on June 13, Hagrid's Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure will take you to the sky with magical creatures, going as fast as 50 mph!

“It begins when you join Hagrid’s Care of Magical Creatures class and board magical motorbikes specially designed to make you feel the freedom of flight. For your journey you can either ride the motorcycle or board the adjacent sidecar, providing two unique experiences. For the first time, you will soar through the Forbidden Forest and come face-to-face with some of the wizarding world’s rarest magical creatures… but as often the case with Hagrid, things don’t go as planned.

• This new experience combines a new level of storytelling and innovative coaster technology with rich environments and sets – including an actual forest with 1,200 live trees!
• Experience a freewheeling coaster flight where you’ll twist, turn and rush forward – and backward – at speeds of up to 50 mph into the dark forest
• Encounter some of the wizarding world’s rarest magical creatures, such as a majestic Centaur; a swarm of mischievous Cornish Pixies; Fluffy the three-headed dog; and even one that’s never been seen in the films
• Hurl past challenging obstacles, drop into an endless pit of Devil’s Snare and so much more …while encountering a few surprises along the way”

Description by Universal Studios Orlando. Source: https://blog.universalorlando.com/

So if you are ready to take a ride on Hagrid’s motorcycle or experience what it’s like to fly the ship that did the Kessel Run in under 12 parsecs, plan your trip with AAA today! AAA Members can purchase discounted tickets for both Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando online or at a local AAA South Jersey branch.