What Does Star Wars Taste Like? Can you imagine being in that meeting? What a massive and rather esoteric undertaking. As fans, we seem to fixate on the multitude of facets Imagineers face when it comes to building wondrous worlds and audacious attractions. Yet rarely do we examine what it takes to capture the flavor … Read more
Well, we’ve covered Hollywood Studios’ table service, and nothing can stop us now as we continue on to experience the park quick service options. Granted, there aren’t many full-fledged quick-service spots in lieu of some quaint stands serving up the basics, there are definitely a few diamonds in the rough when it comes to dining … Read more
Though we don’t yet know if they’ll be taking visitors at Black Spire Outpost by then, on June 23rd, you’ll be able to visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge like a pro. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: Traveler’s Guide to Batuu by Cole Horton will be released that day, offering advice on what to see and do, … Read more
Bright suns from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We’re out and about in Batuu, Hollywood and all points in between. That’s a lot of distance to cover, so let’s get going! It’s hard to discuss Disney’s Hollywood Studios without taking note of crowd levels. As expected, guests are packed-in waiting to move through the touch points at … Read more
There’s a new scavenger hunt in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland that allows kids under 9 years old (yes, they are fiercely enforcing this rule) to explore and research Batuu. When completing their mission, they will earn a special “coin”! After picking up “Bina’s Guide to the Creatures of Batuu” at Creature Stall, children … Read more
We recently spotted a roaming R2-D2 out on the West Coast, exploring Batuu. We’ve been long awaiting roaming, interactive droids on Batuu here at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and maybe we’re getting a little bit closer. We’ve seen R2-D2 casually exploring the small area of the Droid Depot here, but he recently relocated to Launch Bay … Read more
Bright Suns! Building on the abundance of personalized Star Wars merch, a new Batuu MagicBand is now available at D-Tech on Demand kiosks at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Here’s a preview of the MagicBands, as seen on the kiosk’s item selection screen: The bands can be customized in red, blue, light gray or white. As with … Read more
Good morning from a cold and foggy Hollywood Studios! On the day after Christmas, we decided to take a stroll over to the park to see what was new. As we arrived, it became quickly apparent that the crowds were here to ride Rise of the Resistance. The crowds grew so large behind the turnstiles, … Read more
Travelers visiting Oga’s Cantina at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will find that a new item has appeared on the menu. The popular hang out located in Galaxy’s Edge has a new snack for hungry travelers. The Happabore Sampler brings together a variety of meats, cheese, and vegetables for a perfectly shareable snack. We were first introduced … Read more
Greetings from Hollywood… Studios, that is. Today, we took a walk around the park to see what was happening on another beautiful Central Florida weekend. At first, the lines looked promising as the park opened. All the guests who are renting ECV’s and wheelchairs are now getting these Frozen 2 name tags. As we mentioned … Read more
In a galaxy far, far away it is a period of Disney themed graphics being added to the buses of Walt Disney World. This time, the planet of Batuu and BB-8 itself make an appearance on the side of a Disney Transport bus. Unlike the themed vehicle that will transport guests from Star Wars: Galactic … Read more
Starting today through September 30, 2019, guests visiting Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge have the chance to win a return trip to the land in December. Winners will receive a 4-day/3-night trip to Walt Disney World and access to a special event on December 4. To enter, guests must share a photo from Walt Disney World’s … Read more
“I didn’t know there was this much green in the whole galaxy…” Rey might have been talking about the planet Takodana that Maz Kanata’s base of operations was on, but it also applies to this new drink that has appeared on Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo’s menu at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, appropriately titled the … Read more
Today, we were lucky enough to be among the chosen few Travelers allowed onto Batuu at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Having already experienced the land during its opening at Disneyland, despite knowing that the two parks would share various commonalities, we knew there’d be some differences building upon lessons learned and adapted to accommodate a slightly … Read more
June 24 has come and gone, so Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has been open to the public without reservations for a few days now. And it will be regarded as one of the smoothest and most well-organized land openings in a very long time. Here’s an update on how Disneyland Park is looking post-Galaxy’s Edge … Read more
How many of you remember watching the Disneyland 60th Anniversary TV special on ABC back in 2016? Do you remember when Harrison Ford introduced a short preview segment about the newly announced “Star Wars Land” for Disney Parks? If you do, you probably remember seeing concept art for what looked like a dinner show restaurant. Well, … Read more