WDWNT Daily Recap (8/6/21): Disney World 50th Anniversary Merchandise Revealed, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure Passholder Preview Reservations, New Retail Displays, Earlier October Opening at EPCOT, 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 Friday, August 6, 2021. Walt Disney World … Read more

R2-D2 Joins Disney Fab 50 Character Collection Statues for Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary

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R2-D2 is joining the Disney Fab 50 Character Collection and rolling into Disney’s Hollywood Studios this fall as part of “The World’s Most Magical Celebration.” Walt Disney Imagineers Ann Morrow Johnson and Scott Trowbridge, who are currently working on Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, announced R2-D2’s gold statue in a new social media video. Make sure … Read more

PHOTOS: New Star Wars Youth and Toddler T-Shirts Premiere at the Disneyland Resort

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For decades, the world of Star Wars has enchanted children of all ages. And now, kids and toddlers can feature the stars from a galaxy far, far away with a pair of new t-shirts at the Disneyland Resort! Star Wars Youth T-Shirt — $24.99 Luke Skywalker, Han Solo and Darth Vader take it back to … Read more

PHOTOS: Limited Release “Star Wars” Droids Ear Headband by Her Universe Now Available at Walt Disney World

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Almost six months after being released exclusively on shopDisney, the Star Wars droids ear headband by Her Universe is now available at Walt Disney World. These are part of the Disney Parks Designer Collection, which also saw ears designed by Trina Turk and Imagineer Joe Rohde earlier this year. Limited Release Star Wars Droid Ear … Read more

VIDEO: “Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge” Virtual Reality Experience Coming This Holiday Season, Anthony Daniels Joins Cast as C-3PO, Yoda to Appear

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You’ll be able to come face-to-face with the galaxy’s most beloved protocol droid and an iconic Jedi Master when the virtual reality experience “Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge” premieres this holiday season. From StarWars.com: From the lightsaber-wielding fun of Trials on Tatooine through the intense, story-driven Vader Immortal, ILMxLAB has continually pushed the boundaries of experiential storytelling in … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW LEGO Star Wars Mos Eisley Cantina Set Coming October 1; Pre-Sale for LEGO VIP Members Beginning September 16

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“Mos Eisley Spaceport. You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy.” Obi-Wan Kenobi’s words in Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope may have been a warning to Luke Skywalker, but they’re a call for LEGO builders to create with the new set themed to the Mos Eisley Cantina! From StarWars.com: … Read more

PHOTOS: New R2-D2 Loungefly Wristlet Lands in Walt Disney World

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Recently, Loungefly has released a slew of new bags featuring beloved Disney and Star Wars characters. Today, we spotted a new wristlet themed to one of our favorite characters in the Star Wars universe—R2-D2. The wristlet is the ideal size for taking into the parks to store your valuables. There are several ways to wear … Read more

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

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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

SHOP: New Limited Release “Star Wars” Droid Minnie Ear Headband by Her Universe Now Available on shopDisney

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If you’re wondering what happened to the Disney Parks Designer Collection of ear hats and headbands, it’s still going strong despite the closure of the Disney Parks, and now on shopDisney, you can trade some credits for these new Star Wars droid-themed Minnie ears by Her Universe! Because these are the droids you’re looking for. … Read more

New “Star Wars” Droid Minnie Ear Headband by Her Universe Coming to shopDisney Tomorrow

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If you’re wondering what happened to the Disney Parks Designer Collection of ear hats and headbands, it’s still going strong despite the closure of the Disney Parks, and tomorrow on shopDisney, you can trade some credits for these new Star Wars droid-themed Minnie ears by Her Universe! The headband features sequined ears depicting both BB-8 … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: R2-D2 Roaming Droid Now Testing at Star Wars Launch Bay in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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We recently spotted a roaming R2-D2 out on the West Coast, exploring Batuu. We’ve been long awaiting roaming, interactive droids on Batuu here at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and maybe we’re getting a little bit closer. We’ve seen R2-D2 casually exploring the small area of the Droid Depot here, but he recently relocated to Launch Bay … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disneyland Park 1/10/20 (Roaming R2-D2 in Galaxy’s Edge, Mark Twain River Boat Refurbishment, and Alebrijes)

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We are back to Disneyland Park today! With the holidays ending and Rise of the Resistance opening in a little bit over a week, come look at the changes occurring inside Disneyland, including a roaming R2-D2 droid active in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Esplanade We arrived at Disneyland resort around 11:00 am today, and there … Read more

PHOTOS: New Star Wars Stainless Steel Travel Tumbler Lands at Disneyland

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Since 1977, Star Wars has captured the imagination of the world. With exotic worlds and iconic characters, its popularity is etched in pop culture. And the force (and the beverages) can be with you always with a new stainless steel tumbler available at Disneyland’s Galactic Grill in Tomorrowland! The tumbler, inspired by Star Wars Episode … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: R2-D2 Roaming Droid Now Testing at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland

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So far on Batuu, we’ve seen build-your-own droids, Coke Droids, and plenty of droids on stand-by for photo ops, but one glaring omission still remains months after the land’s opening on both coasts: the roaming, interactive droids that were promised when Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge was first announced. Despite Imagineering recently stating in interviews that … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 12/22/19 (R2-D2 Surprised Us, Rise of the Resistance, Jedi Stitch, and More)

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Good morning Hollywood Stars! Today we’re at Disney’s Hollywood Studios to see what’s going on amid the excitement of Rise of the Resistance’s new boarding group procedures and Christmas week crowds. Let’s get going! First we made our way over to Galaxy’s Edge to see what all was going on. Boarding passes were officially gone … Read more

Disney Magic Kingdoms Adds New Star Wars Expansion, Introduces Limited-Time “The Rise of Skywalker” Event

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Disney Magic Kingdoms is getting some new additions from a galaxy far, far away with the addition of Star Wars content, including attractions and characters from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. From Gameloft: Gameloft, a leader in the mobile games industry, is thrilled to announce today the introduction of Star Wars characters and locations in Disney Magic Kingdoms, with  more coming … Read more