A few days ago, Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro stunned viewers of “A Special Look Inside Disney Parks” by wielding a “real” Star Wars lightsaber. Thanks to VR/AR/Web developer Ben Ridout on Twitter, we now have an idea of how this “real” lightsaber works. As Ridout points out, what makes this lightsaber real is not … Read more
During the “A Special Look Inside Disney Parks” virtual event today, Disney Parks Chairman Josh D’Amaro showcased a “real” Star Wars lightsaber for future use at Disney Parks. Josh D’Amaro closed out today’s event by taking out a hilt and a blade came out of thin air, emulating a real lightsaber. He confirmed the authenticity … Read more
The Darksaber, as seen in Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, and The Mandalorian, is the latest in Hasbro’s Force FX Elite series of lightsabers. According to Star Wars lore, the flat-bladed Darksaber was crafted by the first Mandalorian Jedi, Tarre Vizsla. Chris Reiff, a product designer at Hasbro, spoke about crafting this … Read more
If you’re looking for a sale from a more civilized age, there’s a deal for you at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios! Nestled inside Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities, there’s a special sale on lightsaber blades. Guests can purchase all three sizes for $30.00 each, plus tax. Normally, these are priced at either … Read more
Channel your inner Sith Lord with the new, Count Dooku Legacy Lightsaber now available at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. With its signature curved handle and blade-emitter guard, Jedis are in for a rude awakening. With the touch of button located on the back of the hilt, the bright red lightsaber comes … Read more
It’s Halloween and you probably have lots of tricks to play and treats to collect, so nobody blames you for missing a few stories on WDWNT today. To help keep you ghouls and guys in the know, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Grab … Read more
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, October 16, 2020. Walt Disney World … Read more
The Star Wars universe is vast with an unmatched level of detail and creativity. A major part of that universe is the extensive array of weaponry. Most notably, the lightsaber quickly became an iconic Star Wars staple. Insights Edition is gearing up to release an in-depth guide to the entire lightsaber collection. “Star Wars: The … Read more
A new patent granted to Disney suggests that new technology would help make lightsaber training at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser as close as it appears in the movies. The patent, granted May 19th, is for the calibration of a magnetometer within a device used as part of an augmented or virtual reality game. The system … Read more
The new film “Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker” is now out in theaters, and Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities has added two new lightsabers to the collection. Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities had many visitors today checking out the two new lightsabers. Inside the glass showcase at the center of Dok-Ondar’s, the Ben … Read more
Disney is developing a technology that is totally not like the interactive wand experiences over at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. According to this patent application, the user of a directional antenna (the wand in the image) would send a signal to a second interactive device which would then perform an audiovisual effect. Essentially … Read more
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
[insert page=’163580′ display=’content’ inline] Everything You Need to Know: Savi’s Workshop Tucked away in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is a place where you might be drawn if you are one with the Force. If you make your way through the Black Spire Outpost, you may seek out Savi’s Workshop, the covert outpost of the Gatherers. WHO: … Read more
Earlier today, Disney gave us the inside story on The Gatherers, a group of men and women who have dedicated their lives to restoring balance in the galaxy by passing on their knowledge of the Force and the ancient ways of the Jedi. The Gatherers guide those who seek their assistance in creating their own … Read more
A recent audition posting has revealed information about the “Gatherers” that will work at Savi’s Workshop at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: Show Description: Within the Black Spire Outpost – a thriving destination for those who would prefer to go about their business unnoticed – a group known as the “Gatherers” operate within a covert workshop. … Read more