Walt Disney Imagineering Briefly Considered Different Versions of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge for Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has become a popular spot at both Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. But thanks to a recent interview with Walt Disney Imagineering’s portfolio executives, Scott Trowbridge and Robin Reardon, we now know that there was a chance that each park’s land could have been very different. The Orange County Register‘s Brady … Read more

New Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Boarding Group Procedure Debuts with Usual Glitches; Virtual Queue Filled in Seconds at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Disney has rolled out a newly-revamped boarding group procedure for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in light of guest feedback. Guests now have the option of booking as early as 7:00 AM on the day of their Disney Park Pass reservation from the comfort of their hotel room or any … Read more

PHOTOS: New Star Wars – Galaxy’s Edge Porg Plush Keychain, Jumbo Holochess Pin, and Limited Release MagicBands Arrive at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Even more Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge merchandise has arrived in Keystone Clothiers at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Porg Keychain – $12.99 Limited Release Holochess/Dejarik Jumbo Pin – $59.99 We also found this pin at Disneyland Resort last week. Limited Release Resist and First Order MagicBands – $29.99 each Choose between the Resistance and the First Order … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Ahsoka Tano “Clone Wars” Legacy Lightsabers Arrive at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios; Limited Edition Signed Cases by Ashley Eckstein Available

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She’s no Jedi. Ahsoka Tano’s newly-revamped lightsabers from the recent “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” series are now available at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. They’re the first-ever color-changing legacy lightsabers to come to the land, and for Clone Wars mega fans, there are even some cases … Read more

BREAKING: New Star Wars – Rise of the Resistance Boarding Group Procedure Announced Starting November 3; Guests Can Book at 7:00 AM From Outside Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Disney has announced newly-revamped boarding group procedures for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in light of guest feedback. Guests now have the option of booking as early as 7:00 AM on the day of their Disney Park Pass reservation from the comfort of their hotel room or any location “near” … Read more

PHOTOS: New Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Merchandise (Mug, Oga’s Cantina & Smugglers Run Inspired Tees) Lands in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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A bunch of new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge merchandise landed in Keystone Clothiers at Disney’s Hollywood Studios today. We already checked out the new Spirit Jersey, but let’s get a closer look at the new shirts, hat, and mug. Women’s Shirt – $36.99 Men’s Shirt – $36.99 Black Spire Outpost Shirt – $36.99 Ohnaka Transport … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Ride “Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance” With Plexiglass Divider In Your Face at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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After Plexiglass dividers were installed on every ride vehicle of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, additional dividers have also since been added to pre-show rooms, and we also have a very “special” look at what it’s like to be behind plexiglass for the entirety of the ride. Now parties are assigned to one of … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Limited Release Dejarik Jumbo Pin, Oga’s Cantina Coaster Pin Set, and More Arrive at Disneyland Resort

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Though Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and the rest of Disneyland Park remains closed, guests can still find merchandise from the land in Downtown Disney District at the Star Wars Trading Post. Today we found a new youth t-shirt and some fun pins. Youth T-Shirt – $24.99 Limited Release Holochess/Dejarik Jumbo Pin – $59.99 Galaxy’s Edge … Read more

PHOTOS: Darth Vader and Yoda “Force Guidance” Kyber Crystals Now Sold in Mystery-Free Packaging at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

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Star Wars fans will be happy that Magic 8-Ball versions of Yoda and Darth Vader Kyber Crystals—now repackaged as “Force Guidance Crystals”—have arrived at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Anyone who has built their own lightsaber knows that kyber crystals can transform the color of your blade. But these Magic 8-Ball-style versions … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 10/20/20 (Long Wait Times, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Plexiglass Testing, Socially Distanced Characters, and More)

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Despite today being overcast, it was still a crowded day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios with much to see. Good morning from Disney’s Hollywood Studios! The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror had a 50 minute wait stretching down Sunset Blvd. Slinky Dog Dash had a wait time of 90 minutes stretching all the way to Voyage … Read more