Walt Disney, one of the ultimate dreamers, used his uninhibited imagination and determination to create what became the springboard for all of the Walt Disney Company's spirited and wildly successful creativity that followed -- his crowning achievement: Disneyland. Acclaimed actor Harrison Ford, who portrays Han Solo in the Star Wars film franchise, will give viewers an exclusive preview of Star Wars-themed lands being developed at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. New details of the ambitious plans to bring Star Wars to life at both resorts will be revealed during the show, with Master of Ceremonies Derek Hough.
Production
Giant castle stage and pyrotechnics hitting different.
Acting
Harrison Ford visibly counting minutes until exit.
Director
Louis J. Horvitz
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This special aired February 2016, months before Rogue One and Galaxy's Edge construction—making Ford's appearance a stealth Star Wars marketing pivot disguised as birthday cake.
Louis J. Horvitz directed this AND the Oscars—so this technically has award-show pedigree for a theme park commercial.
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