Disney World Relocates Star Wars Villain Without Warning, Effective Immediately
On Wednesday, October 28, Darth Vader was spotted meeting guests at his original location by the stage between Star Tours – The Adventures Continue and Backlot Express, near the AT-AT statue. The sign that once read “Encounter Darth Vader” at the entrance to his Star Tours queue location is now gone, another sign that the character has moved out of that area. Guests can meet Darth Vader daily at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at various times between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM. To understand this latest move, it helps to look back at how Darth Vader got here. For years, the Star Wars Launch Bay served as the main home for Star Wars character meet-and-greets at Hollywood Studios. The Launch Bay operated in the building that originally housed the park’s animation experience, giving fans a dedicated place to meet characters, browse merchandise, and enjoy interactive Star Wars elements outside of…