The official Star Wars Twitter account has just announced that the first two episodes of “Obi-Wan Kenobi” are debuting early on Disney+. Instead of the scheduled midnight PT premiere, the highly anticipated series starring Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christiansen will be available in less than an hour at 9 p.m. PT/midnight ET. “Obi-Wan Kenobi” begins … Read more
Welcome to another beautiful day here at the Universal Orlando Resort! It’s incredibly hot today and we can see everyone looking for shade and air conditioning. Let’s get going and head over to Islands of Adventure first. Caro-Seuss-el is looking extremely vibrant with the ugly grey scrims removed. This is exciting and a good indication … Read more
The new classic movies-inspired Summer Tribute Store has finally opened at Universal Studios Florida. And we not only have a full tour inside, but a look at every single new merchandise item available in the store! Three main lines are present, themed to “E.T.”, “Jaws”, and “Back to the Future”, so let’s explore everything you … Read more
Earlier this month, construction began on replacing the pavement of Center Street off Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom. Construction walls cut off the street halfway down. Past the construction walls, all of the bricks are gone. The red sidewalks remain intact. Crews have now removed the curbs at the edge of the street. Center Street has … Read more
After releasing a sneak peek this morning, Universal Studios Florida has opened the doors of the summer Tribute Store, featuring rooms inspired by “Jaws,” “Back to the Future,” and “E.T.” Exterior The outside of the Tribute Store resembles a retro movie theater, with an “E.T.” poster and double feature “Back to the Future” and “Jaws” … Read more
An adorable new Chewbacca Wishables plush has arrived at Walt Disney World. This plush, which is part of the Wishables Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run series, first arrived at Disneyland Resort earlier this month. We found it in the Emporium at Magic Kingdom. Limited Release Chewbacca Wishables Plush – $14.99 The plush almost looks like a … Read more
Before executives told Walt Disney Imagineering to create a “Guardians of the Galaxy” coaster for EPCOT, Imagineers were developing a coaster based on the Big Bang. They were also already developing the idea of the Omnicoaster system eventually used for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind. Imagineer Wyatt Winter revealed the original idea during an … Read more
The helmet worn by Bo-Katan Kryze in “The Mandalorian” is now available at Disneyland Resort as part of the “Star Wars” Black Series. We found it in Star Traders at Disneyland. Bo-Katan Kryze Electronic Helmet – $139.99 The helmet was on display in a clear box on the counter, so guests can get a good look … Read more
“The Acolyte,” an upcoming “Star Wars” Disney+ series, will draw from the non-canon “Legends” expanded universe, Vanity Fair reports. “The Acolyte” will be set during the High Republic era, approximately 100 years before the events of the “Star Wars” films. The canon book series, “Star Wars: The High Republic” has already explored the era. Leslye … Read more
Loungefly adds to the Star Wars 45th Anniversary collection with a backpack featuring Pop Vinyl versions of the iconic characters. Guests can purchase this backpack at The Star Trader in Tomorrowland at Disneyland Park for $75. Star Wars Loungefly Backpack – $75 The front pocket is printed with art featuring some of Star Wars’ most … Read more
Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities at Disneyland has several “Star Wars” new costume pieces, including some inspired by Kylo Ren’s outfit. There is a puffer jacket, black belt, and leather cape reminiscent of Kylo Ren. Kylo Ren Puffer Jacket – $99.99 The torso of the jacket is like a puffer vest. It includes a separate collar piece. … Read more
Just when you thought merchandise from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge couldn’t get any more self-referencing and deep into lore, you’d be wrong! A new set of colored pencils we found at the Creature Stall in the Black Spire Outpost Market has a surprisingly deep connection to the lore around the stand. Colored Pencil Set of … Read more
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The construction walls that previously partially blocked a sidewalk of New Orleans Square at Disneyland Park have been removed. The walkway has fully opened up once more. There are still construction walls further down the street, in front of the Blue Bayou Restaurant and Mlle. Antoinette’s Parfumerie. Although construction walls no longer block Port Royal … Read more
“Star Wars” turns 45 this week and Disneyland Resort is celebrating with a new line of merchandise featuring original concept art for the films. We found all of this in Star Traders at Disneyland. Darth Vader Crew Neck – $64.99 This brown crew neck shirt features an image of Darth Vader at the center. It is … Read more
During their panel at Star Wars Celebration, Lucasfilm announced that the “Willow” series will debut on November 30. Watch the teaser trailer below. The “Willow” series takes place 20 years after the original film. Warwick Davis will return as the namesake hero, Willow Ufgood. His daughter, Annabelle Davis, will portray his on-screen daughter. Joanne Whalley will return … Read more