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Star Wars Launch Bay Closes, Darth Vader Meet & Greet Moved

Even though Star Wars Launch Bay closes, guests can still meet Darth Vader.

Walt Disney World News
Published September 29, 2025 by MFTUK

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Star Wars Launch Bay at Disney's Hollywood Studios has now permanently closed. In its place, a new animation-inspired experience will be created. The new experience will included a place where kids and kids at heart can laugh, draw, dream, and explore animated new experiences. The playful and interactive moments will be around every corner. You'll see portraits come to life before your eyes just like they did in "Once Upon A Studio;" you'll find inspiration with a short film (with a twist, of course); and you’ll even pencil in some time to learn how to draw your very own character sketch. It's due to open sometime in 2026.

With the closure of Star Wars Launch Bay, the popular Darth Vader meet & greet will now take place outside of Star Tours.

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