Darth Vader Archives

WDWNT Daily Recap (12/10/20): Investor Day Announces a Slew of New Projects for Disney+, Orlando Food Bank for Laid Off Cast Members Faces Closure, EPCOT’s Morocco Pavilion Shops and Restaurants Closed Ahead of Disney Takeover, Hocus Pocus 2 is Actually Happening, and More

December 10, 2020

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, December 10, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/29/20): Disney Sending Refund Checks for Premier Annual Passes, Disney Skyliner Stalls Due to Power Outage, WDWNT’s 65 Hour Marathon Show Benefitting Cast Member Pantry Keeps Going Strong Into Final Stretch Tonight, Darth Vader Actor Passes Away at 85, and More

November 29, 2020

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Sunday, November 29, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more

David Prowse, The Actor Who Played “Darth Vader” in Star Wars, Has Passed Away at 85

November 29, 2020

Actor David Prowse, the actor that played Darth Vader in the “Star Wars” Original Trilogy, has passed away at the age of 85 following a brief illness. Thomas Bowington, who was Prowse’s agent, made the following statement. “It’s with great regret and heart-wrenching sadness for us and millions of fans around the world, to announce … Read more

PHOTOS: New Darth Vader Spirit Jersey Arrives at Walt Disney World

October 1, 2020

Dress up as a cozy Darth Vader this Halloween with a new Spirit Jersey now available at Walt Disney World. We found this jersey while looking for new Star Wars merchandise in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The front of the Spirit Jersey resembles Darth Vader’s chest plate. The back of the jersey is plain black with … Read more

PHOTOS: Several NEW Star Wars Shirts Featuring Baby Yoda, Darth Vader, and More Arrive at Walt Disney World

September 5, 2020

Star Wars fans looking for some new apparel are in luck. Walt Disney World has just released several new Star Wars shirts, including a few featuring Baby Yoda. Let’s take a look! Baby Yoda “The Child” Hoodie – $54.99 Baby Yoda “The Bounty” Children’s Shirt – $19.99 Baby Yoda “Little Bounty” Infant’s Shirt – $19.99 … Read more

PHOTOS: New Retro-Style “Star Wars” Apparel Flies Into Disney Springs

November 14, 2021July 31, 2020

The most colorful array of new “Star Wars” merchandise has just blasted in to Star Wars Trading Post in Disney Springs, and we think you’re going to be impressed. Each item depicts characters and ships from the incredible saga, in bright, colorful retro style. “Star Wars” Windbreaker – $49.99 The first item is this bold … Read more

PHOTOS: New Star Wars “I Am Your Father” Hat Arrives Just in Time for Father’s Day at Disney Springs

June 21, 2020

One of the most feared fathers in the galaxy might just be Darth Vader, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t instill that fear yourself by wearing this all-new “I Am Your Father” hat that’s arrived at Disney Springs. This black hat features a wide brim and with the text “I Am Your Father” on … Read more

Baby Yoda Dethrones Darth Vader To Become The Most Popular Character in the “Star Wars” Universe

May 10, 2020

You had a good run, Darth Vader. According to a new survey conducted by SEMRush, Darth Vader is no longer the most popular character in the Star Wars universe. He was defeated by the breakout star of “The Mandalorian”, Baby Yoda. It gets even worse for The Dark Lord of The Sith, because he actually … Read more

SHOP: New “Star Wars” Graphic T-Shirts Blast Into shopDisney Just In Time For May the 4th

April 27, 2020

We love a good graphic tee here, especially when it’s Star Wars-related. Five new shirts have landed on shopDisney this week, and we can’t wait to hear what you think of them… Millennium Falcon Meme T-Shirt for Men – $24.99 There’s something about Star Wars that’s just so meme-worthy, isn’t there? This first shirt just … Read more

PHOTOS: New Open Edition Darth Vader MagicBand Arrives at Walt Disney World

November 7, 2019

Star Wars fans now have a new MagicBand to pick from when showing their Dark Side in the parks. This new red Magic Band features Darth Vader on one side and a close-up of his lightsaber hilt on the other with his name above it. The band comes on the new lay-flat packaging, this time … Read more

PHOTOS: Automated PhotoPass Cameras Now In Use at Star Wars Launch Bay Meet and Greets in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

September 3, 2019

Welcome to Star Wars Launch Bay in the aftermath of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Kylo Ren is off marching through Batuu and Darth Vader has taken back his rightful place inside his original meet and greet location. Back in March, we reported that automated PhotoPass cameras were being introduced at select … Read more

Darth Vader Meet and Greet Replacing Kylo Ren at Star Wars Launch Bay in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Starting August 29th

July 19, 2019July 17, 2019

Disney has announced that starting August 29, a new Darth Vader meet and greet will be coming to the Star Wars Launch Bay. With Kylo Ren actively searching for resistance spies on Batuu, it seems his… grandfather will be taking his place. With the exception of March of the First Order, which met its end … Read more

Hasbro Releasing Exclusive Retro-Inspired Star Wars Figures at 2019 San Diego Comic Con

April 13, 2019

Hasbro has announced some retro-inspired Star Wars figurines that will be available at 2019 San Diego Comic Con. The first figure is a 6-inch scale Boba Fett that will be releasing as part of The Black Series of premium Star Wars toys. The design is a callback to the original Kenner action figures, and the … Read more

VIDEO: Check Out the Offcial Trailer for Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series – Episode I

April 13, 2019

ILMxLAB showed off Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series in action for the first time during Star Wars Celebration Chicago with an official trailer for Episode I. In the trailer, the player is shown as something of an unwanted guest in the presence of the Empire. In an effort to escape from Vader’s home … Read more

“Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series – Episode I” Details to be Announced at Star Wars Celebration

March 20, 2019

Episode 1 of Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series Coming Soon

ILMxLAB will be hosting an in-depth discussion about their upcoming, highly anticipated virtual reality experience, Vader Immortal: A Star Wars VR Series during Star Wars Celebration Chicago in April. The panel will take place at the event’s main stage on Friday, April 12, at 1:30pm CST, where core members of the series’ creative team will … Read more

Disneyland Celebrates May the 4th, Star Wars Day, With Merchandise and Photo Ops

May 5, 2018

In honor of May the Fourth, also known as Star Wars Day, Space Mountain relaunched as Hyperspace Mountain at Disneyland

To Star Wars fans, May 4th means more than just the day before Cinco de Mayo. It is Star Wars Day and Disneyland set aside some special surprises for guests visiting the resort to celebrate the occasion. After a brief closure, Space Mountain once again re-emerged as Hyperspace Mountain. The indoor thrill ride now has … Read more