Bob Iger and Josh D’Amaro Discuss Robotics Future with Bruce Vaughn and Disney Imagineering After BD Droid Playtest

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Earlier this week, Imagineers tested BD-1 Style free roaming droids in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland. Following this test, Bob Iger (Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company) and Josh D’Amaro (Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products) met with Bruce Vaughn (Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Imagineering) and representatives of the Imagineering … Read more

Rumored 2024 LEGO Star Wars Sets Feature ‘Skeleton Crew,’ Tantive IV Boarding Diorama, Collector’s Series TIE Interceptor, & More

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Many upcoming LEGO Star Wars sets planned for release in 2024 have leaked, according to Falconbricks on Instagram. LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector’s Series TIE Interceptor – $239.99 This TIE Interceptor build will be a part of the LEGO Star Wars Ultimate Collector’s Series for May the 4th in 2024, and is scheduled to release … Read more

New Droid Corkscrew and Wine Stopper From Droid Depot at Walt Disney World

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A new droid-inspired corkscrew and wine stopper are available from Droid Depot in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The corkscrew is rose gold, while the stopper is silver. Both feature an R-series domed droid head on top. Droid Corkscrew – $19.99 R2-D2 is an R-series droid, so the corkscrew and stopper resemble … Read more

New ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Droid Factory Set at Disneyland Resort

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A new “Obi-Wan Kenobi” Droid Factory set featuring some of the droids from the series is available at Disneyland Resort. “Obi-Wan Kenobi” Droid Factory Set – $49.99 The set includes R3-T2, NED-B, Viper probe droid, and 1-JAC. Check out these “Obi-Wan Kenobi” pins too and watch “Obi-Wan Kenobi: A Jedi’s Return” on Disney+ now.

New ‘Star Wars’ Halloween Droid Figures From Walt Disney World

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New “Star Wars” Halloween droid figures are now available at Walt Disney World, including R7-FNG, a vampire-inspired droid. We found these in Tatooine Traders at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, as well as in Celebrity 5 & 10 and World of Disney at Disney Springs. Droid Factory Vampire Figure – $14.99 R7-FNG is mostly purple, with red, … Read more

New R2-W50 50th Anniversary Interactive ‘Star Wars’ Droid at Walt Disney World

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A new interactive remote control “Star Wars” droid has arrived at Walt Disney World: R2-W50. We found this 50th anniversary-inspired droid at World of Disney in Disney Springs. R2-W50 – $114.99 This droid has the same Bluetooth capabilities as other interactive droids available from Droid Depot in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. R2-W50 is also compatible … Read more

New R-Series Accessory Panels, Tow Cables, and More Attachments Available at Droid Depot in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Droid Depot in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has new accessory panels, tow cables, and more attachments for R-series droids. These accessories are sold separately from the build-your-own droid experience and can be added to any droid you may have already made. Blue R-Series Accessory Panels – $12.99 One of these sets … Read more

New C-Series Parts Available at Droid Depot in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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New parts to create a C-series droid or add to other series droids are now available at Droid Depot in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. These parts first arrived at Disneyland Resort. The build-your-own droid experience was too busy for us to get very close, but we could see some of the … Read more

New ‘Droid Builders’ Merchandise at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland

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Some new merchandise has arrived at Droid Depot in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland, just in time for May the 4th, “Star Wars” Day. R2-D2 Metal Dome – $29.99 This R2-D2 dome can be attached to a Droid Depot R-unit. The dome lights up just like R2. Droid Builders Tee – $39.99 This orange tee reads … Read more

PHOTOS: New ‘The Mandalorian’ Ferry Droid Accessory Set Arrives at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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You can now turn your own droid into a “ferry droid,” as seen in “The Mandalorian on Disney+. Ferry droid accessory sets are available at Droid Depot in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Cast Members had this decorated droid on display at the register. Ferry Droid Accessory Set – $69.99 The set includes … Read more

PHOTOS: Interactive B1 Battle Droid Now Available at Droid Depot in Disneyland Park

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Fans of the Prequel era will be happy to know they can now take home their very own B1 Battle Droid. Interactive B1 Battle Droid – $74.99 First seen in “Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace,” these quirky units quickly became fan favorites. The droid even utters some humorous quotes such as “Uh, that … Read more

WDWNT Daily Recap (11/14/21): Bees Invade Joffrey’s Kiosk, Hot Cocoa Creme Brulee Now Available at Disneyland Park, Velour Spirit Jersey Arrives at Walt Disney World, and More

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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 14, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

PHOTOS: New Wind Up Toys, Apparel, and Droideka Figure at Droid Depot in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Droid Depot in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has several new themed items, including toys and apparel. C1-4B Wind Up Toy – $9.99 These wind-up toys move and have sound effects. M5-K7 Wind Up Toy – $9.99 CH-83 Wind Up Toy – $9.99 Baktoid Hoodie – $44.99 Roger, roger! This hoodie features … Read more

Guests Will Be Able to Use Astromech Droids From Droid Depot Aboard Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

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Guests taking a voyage on the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel will be able to use their custom astromech droids from Droid Depot aboard the ship. The droids can be used in on-board activities including droid-racing competitions. To sign up for these activities or to schedule a Droid Depot visit during the Batuu day of … Read more

PHOTOS: New Droid Depot Apparel Arrives at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland

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Bright suns, travelers! A new apparel collection has arrived at Droid Depot in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland. Purple Droid Cowl Neck Sweater – $54.99 This cowl neck sweater features a circuitry design with C-3PO, R2-D2, and BB-8. C-3PO is also at the corner of the sweater with the Droid Depot logo. Blue R2-D2 … Read more

PHOTOS: Droid Depot Debuts New Remote Control D-O and Tons of New Apparel in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Bright suns, travelers! We stopped in the Droid Depot today and found a new remote control friend, plus a brand new apparel collection that matches the backpack and phone case we showed you earlier. Let’s take a look! Interactive Remote Control D-O Droid – $109.99 D-O, the cute little droid from Star Wars: The Rise … Read more