Sure, John Williams has already announced that “Star Wars: Episode IX” will be the last film to feature a score from the iconic composer, but it appears that Disney isn’t ready to let him go just yet. According to a new report from Variety, Disney has enlisted Williams to create new music for the “Star Wars” universe. However, you’re not going to be able to hear it in an upcoming film or TV series.
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Disney formally announced its plans about which attractions will be featured in the upcoming “Star Wars: Galaxy Edge” lands that are being created for Disneyland and Walt Disney World theme parks. The new themed areas will allow visitors of the parks the chance to a real-world recreation of some of their favorite “Star Wars” areas. And providing the background music while you stroll around “Galaxy’s Edge” will be none other than John Williams, with the help of the London Symphony Orchestra.
As for what rides and attractions await “Star Wars” fans at these new theme park locations, Disney announced that the first two will be “Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run” and “Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.” The first will give theme park visitors the chance to fly in the titular spaceship. The second places visitors in the middle of the battle between the First Order and the Resistance, naturally.
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For those wanting a sneak peek at what they can expect, including a bit about Williams’ upcoming theme park “score,” Disney provided preview videos below. Both versions of “Galaxy’s Edge” are scheduled to open at Disneyland and Walt Disney World, respectively, in 2019.