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FastPass+ Will Not Be Initially Offered for Rise of the Resistance Attraction in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

March 8, 2019

With opening dates officially announced for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, guests are clamoring for more information––and resort room reservations––with hopes to secure FastPasses and opt in for Extra Magic Hours. With yesterday’s multiple announcements came the realization that FastPass+ service at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will not initially be offered at Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run for an undisclosed … Read more

PHOTOS: New Inside Look at Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

March 8, 2019

After two years in the works, Lightning McQueen’s Racing Academy is set to open on March 31. We now have some rendered 3D photos that give us an idea of what the inside of the theater in Disney’s Hollywood Studios will look like. A 200 foot wide screen will surround the audience, completely immersing them in the … Read more

PHOTOS: New Concept Art Released for Creature Stall, Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo, and Milk Stand in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

March 7, 2019

In light of this morning’s opening date announcement, Disney has just sneaked in some brand-new concept art into listings for certain merchandise and dining locations, as well as a look at the special interface for the Play Disney Parks app for the upcoming Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge lands. Take a look at what’s new! Docking … Read more

Height Requirements Announced for Millennium Falcon and Rise of the Resistance Rides, No FastPass Offered on Smugglers Run at Open

March 7, 2019

In addition to today’s announcement of the opening dates for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on both coasts, Disney has also unveiled the height requirements for both attractions and some important FastPass information. At Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, guests must be 38″ or taller to ride. Once it opens, the height requirement for Star Wars: Rise … Read more

BREAKING: Rise of the Resistance Ride Won’t Open with Star Wars – Galaxy’s Edge, Disneyland Requires Reservations to Enter, Disney World Offering Extra Magic Hours

March 7, 2019March 7, 2019

Minutes ago, Disney shared an exciting announcement many of you have been waiting to hear – Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is opening ahead of schedule on May 31 at Disneyland Resort in Southern California and August 29 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida. That’s right – it’s debuting early because of high guest interest in … Read more

BREAKING: Opening Dates Announced for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland and Walt Disney World

March 7, 2019

After years of announcements and months of close anticipation, official opening dates for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World were announced today during the Walt Disney Company Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland Park at the Disneyland Resort will officially open on May 31st, 2019. Star Wars: … Read more

Opening Date for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge To Be Announced Thursday, Florida Date Moves Up

March 5, 2019

With the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park edging ever closer, lots of news is brewing. We now know specifics about ride details, merchandise, and food and beverage offerings in the new land. Disneyland Park Cast Members recently got a unique preview of what the costumes across Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will look like, … Read more

Leaked Construction Images from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Shows All-New TIE Echelon Starfighter

March 1, 2019

While we now know many more details about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge lands on both coasts, one thing is for certain amongst all the construction photo reports, and it’s the ever-increasing presence of new ships all over Black Spire Outpost. Walking through Galaxy’s Edge, you’ll spot a kind of TIE fighter never previously seen: the … Read more

Is Disney Considering Selling FastPass for Rides in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland and Walt Disney World?

February 28, 2019February 28, 2019

While no decision has been made as of yet, Disney is leaning towards the sale of FastPasses to skip the lines at Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run in Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge. According to sources, the concept is being “heavily considered” by management. Disney was nearly silent with media … Read more

BREAKING: New Details of Rise of the Resistance Ride Emerge, Including Partial Synopsis for Star Wars – Galaxy’s Edge

February 28, 2019

One of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge’s centerpieces will be Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, and thanks to reports from D23 and Entertainment Weekly, we now have a better look than ever at the new attraction. Entertainment Weekly‘s Anthony Breznican got an first look at the attraction, and provided a detailed description of this new … Read more

BREAKING: Every Shop and New Merchandise Revealed for Star Wars – Galaxy’s Edge; Droid Depot, Resistance Supply, and More!

March 1, 2019February 28, 2019

The following information comes to us from D23.com: Droid Depot: The Droid Depot is located in the market, inviting patrons to pick parts and pieces off a conveyor belt, then build and customize their astromech droids (R-series or BB-series); the droids are capable of interacting with elements in the land, responding to guests’ behaviors. Additional … Read more

BREAKING: Docking Bay 7, Ronto’s Roasters, Kat Sakas’s Kettle Restaurants Revealed, Full Food & Drink Menus for Star Wars – Galaxy’s Edge

February 28, 2019February 28, 2019

The following information was released on D23.com: Oga’s Cantina If you’re like C-3PO, who thinks “space travel sounds rather perilous”—or if you simply want to unwind after a daring day of wandering through Black Spire Outpost—look no further than Oga’s Cantina, where even the blaster-bolt scorches on the walls tell a story. Run by an … Read more

BREAKING: Sneak Peek of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Released, Including Full Menus, Merchandise, and Ride Walkthroughs

February 28, 2019February 28, 2019

With the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland park edging ever closer, lots of news is brewing. Disneyland Park Cast Members recently got a unique preview of what the costumes across Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will look like. Designs for the costumes will vary throughout the Village, Smuggler’s Run, and Rise Of The Resistance areas … Read more

PHOTOS: Signage Goes Up As New Hollywood Studios Bus Loops Prepare to Open

February 27, 2019

Work has been revving up at the upcoming new bus loops at Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Finishing touches are being added, including backlit signs, new resort signage and queues, and signature teal paint along the art deco grooves of the bus loop buildings. The loop closest to the park entrance (and right next to the new … Read more

PHOTOS: Paper Straws Now Being Distributed at Joffrey’s Coffee Locations in Walt Disney World

February 27, 2019

It appears that even more paper straws are making their way to Disney Parks! While paper straws are the norm at any Joffrey’s location in, say, Disney’s Animal Kingdom park, today we spotted some at the Joffrey’s kiosk outside the exit to the Tower of Terror in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. [Rod Serling voice] “You’ve entered… … Read more

PHOTOS: Tails Return to Slinky Dog Dash Coaster Trains in Toy Story Land, Disney’s Hollywood Studios

February 27, 2019February 27, 2019

This morning, guests arriving at Early Morning Magic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios were in for a surprise: Slinky Dog’s tail has returned to all of the trains on Slinky Dog Dash in Toy Story Land. You may recall that the tails were removed a few months back amid some safety concerns. We’re grateful that the … Read more