From Screamscape, possible major Spoilers regarding the ride, highlight to read:
We’ve heard a few interesting rumors about some events that may take place on some Star Tours 2 flights. Given the promised ‘random’ nature of the story that will guide this new ride experience, I can’t even guarantee that these will be something you see on your first ride, but here we go… after this word of warning.
WARNING: While the following may simply be unfounded rumors, it may also contain some major plot spoilers to the story(s) being told on Star Tours 2. If you want to keep it all a surprise, read no further.
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Our first rumored plot point sounds like it may be something that happens in the very early portion of the ride, as I was told that this particular event will happen to each shuttle ride. Apparently your shuttle comes into contact with Darth Vader somehow, who performs a scan (not sure if electronic or by using The Force) of the passengers aboard and determines that one of you is a rebel spy. I can only assume that this moment will be the classic “when something goes wrong” moment that acts as the catalyst for the rest of your high speed perilous journey aboard the Starspeeder.
Next our source touched upon three major other plot points, though I do not know if they will be part of every ride experience, or if these are some of the random elements that you may or may not see.
1) Pod Racers - An entry into the Pod Races by the Star Speeder is a given at this point, as we’ve seen this used over and over in the promotional videos. Going back to when Episode 1 was released in the firs2011_0126_JarJart place, Disney was already dreaming up a new version of Star Tours that would be entirely themed to Pod Racing.
2) The Death Star – a moment sure to excite any true Star Wars fan will be some kind of encounter with the original Death Star while under construction. This does take place before Episode 4 after all…
3) Jar Jar Binks – Yep… I hate to break it to everyone but I’ve been told that Jar Jar Binks will get some quality screen time in this new ride somehow. In addition to the mixed feelings I have about listening to Jar Jar whine, “Wheeza Gonna Diiie?!” one more time, I’m told that an encounter with the rest of the Gungan race (on Naboo) is also to be expected. I’m not sure if this means an underwater portion of the ride that will take us to the Gungan city, past those “Big Gooberfish”, or perhaps we may experience another battle between the Droid Army and the Gunguns.
And finally… this scene will not be part of Star Tours 2… but it’s still funny.