Disney Files Patent for Floating Pram Possibly Inspired by ‘The Mandalorian’

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Disney Enterprises filed a patent revealing they may be hoping to bring technology from “The Mandalorian” to life. Disney Patent for Drone Airframe The patent for “Airframe of a volitant body” was originally filed in late 2020, about a year after “The Mandalorian” premiered, and was published last month. Here is the abstract: Systems, methods, … Read more

Soarin’ Over California at EPCOT End Date Announced & More: Daily Recap (2/21/24)

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The end date announced for Soarin’ Over California at EPCOT, a new Dooney & Bourke ear headband arrives, and a canceled Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge creature could still be added to the land — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom EPCOT Disney’s Hollywood … Read more

Former Imagineers State Scrapped ‘Elee’ Creature That Could Carry Guests Around Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Could Still Be Added to Land

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In a conversation on X (formerly Twitter), former Imagineers Frank Mezzatesta and Jim Shull confirmed that Elee, a canceled Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge creature, could still be added to the land. Could Elee Still Wander Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge? Many pieces of Elee concept art have popped up over the years. She would have been … Read more

Former Galactic Starcruiser Gate Becomes Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Private Photoshoot Check-In at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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The location of the former Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser gate in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been turned into the check-in spot for Disney PhotoPass “Capture Your Moment” private photoshoots. Capture Your Moment Check-in at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser closed permanently in late September 2023. The gate that … Read more

“WHOSE IS THIS?” Cast Member Looks for Parents of Child Who Attacks Stormtrooper in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

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The Resistance is getting desperate and sending children to take down Stormtroopers on Batuu. TikTok user Lexy Dray shared a video from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios of an unattended child attempting to steal the blaster from a trooper’s leg before shoving the character. Child Attacks Stormtrooper in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge … Read more

PHOTOS: Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Gate Blocked Off in Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios After Guests Were Tying Ribbons to It in Memory of the Halcyon

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The gateway to the now-closed Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been blocked off with props after guests have been tying ribbons to it in honor of their experience on the Halcyon. Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Gate Blocked The gate was through a tunnel next to First … Read more

REVIEW: New Kublag Spiced Popcorn at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is Not for the Faint of Heart

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New snack options are always a good idea, and guests stopping by Kat Saka’s Kettle inside of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland Park have a new option to try with the Kublag Spiced Savory Popped Grains. We popped in to give our review of the new offering. Kublag Spiced Savory Popped Grains — $7.29 Mild … Read more

NEW Stellan Gios Legacy Lightsaber Hilt Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Marking In-Land Debut for The High Republic Era

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A previously unrepresented era of the “Star Wars” timeline will soon have a place at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, as Disney has announced that a limited edition Stellan Gios Legacy Lightsaber Hilt will debut at Dok Ondar’s Den of Antiquities at both Disneyland Park and Walt Disney World and on shopDisney on November 17. This … Read more

Take a Tiny Pull-Back Landspeeder For a Spin Through Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

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Bright Suns! While looking for a viable transport, we spotted these pull-back landspeeders at Toydarian Toymaker at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland Park. Though they won’t be taking us off-planet, we wouldn’t say no to a joyride across Batuu… If only they were a little bigger. Pullback M-68 Landspeeder – $19.99 First seen in … Read more

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

Disney Parks Teases Josh D’Amaro’s Destination D23 Announcements, World of Frozen Opening Date Revealed, & More: Daily Recap (9/8/23)

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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 Friday, September 8, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

D23 Announces Gold Member Exclusive ‘Ahsoka’ Fan Event at Disneyland Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios on August 17

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Disneyland Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be hosting D23 Gold Member fan events to promote the upcoming “Ahsoka” series on Disney+, as well as offer an advanced screening of the first two episodes. ‘Ahsoka’ Fan Event Here is the info for Disneyland: Once a Rebel, always a Rebel. Join Star Wars fans from across … Read more

PHOTOS: New Black Spire Outpost Merchandise at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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The Merchant Row district of Black Spire Outpost at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has a new batch of offerings for travelers passing through the planet of Batuu, including a thermos, tic tac toe set, and throw blanket. Photos and full details are all included below. Black Spire Outpost Thermos at the Jewels of Bith – … Read more

Nubs Plush is First ‘Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures’ Merchandise at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Nubs, a featured Jedi youngling from the new Disney+ series “Star War: Young Jedi Adventures,” has been spotted as a plush in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Tatooine Traders (the Star Tours exit gift shop). This officially makes him the first merchandise item from the show thus far, which premiered today in celebration of May the … Read more

REVIEW: Star Wars Month Brings New Ginger Lime Soju Drink and More to Oga’s Cantina at Disneyland

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Star Wars Month has begun at Disneyland Resort, and in addition to the return of Hyperspace Mountain and new merchandise, there are a host of specialty food and beverage offerings. We headed over to Oga’s Cantina to try out a new drink and the Five Blossom Bread’s new mustard cream dip. Grogu came with us … Read more

REVIEW: Jellyfruit Muffin and Two New Popcorn Flavors for May the 4th in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland

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We headed over to Kat Saka’s Kettle to try out two new popcorn flavors and a very blue muffin at Disneyland today as the “Star Wars” monthlong celebration begins in the park. Grogu (the sipper) joined us. Kat Saka’s Kettle in Galaxy’s Edge We opted to try the Surabat Valley Mix, the Niamos Mix with … Read more