Virtual reality Star Wars experience opens in New York shopping mall

Video. Virtual reality Star Wars experience opens in New York shopping mall

Forget a galaxy far, far away; now it's as close as the local shopping mall.

Forget a galaxy far, far away; now it's as close as the local shopping mall.

A virtual reality Star Wars experience has opened up at a New York shopping centre.

The pop-up show sees participants don a vest and helmet to enjoy the world of the film franchise. 

It will remain at Westfield World Trade Center until October before moving to a permanent location.