WDWNT Weekly Recap: Retro Lucite Pylons Added to the New EPCOT Entrance Fountain, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Experiences Downtime After Massive Lightning Strike, Tons of New Merchandise, and More

Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of the Disney news from August 9-16, 2020. Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Earlier in the week, “it’s a small … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 8/9/20 (New Hollywood Tower Hotel Merchandise, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Characters, Crowds and Wait Times, and More)

Bright suns from Batuu! We’re spending the day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios today, and quite a bit of time at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge as part of the visit. We’re also checking out the rest the park has to offer, including some terrifying new merchandise and many character interactions. First thing in the morning, it … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: New Rise of the Resistance Technical Issue Leaves R5 Droids Stuck in “Up” Position with Broken Lights, Guests Being Seated in Back Row to See Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Ride

Despite being lauded as Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ most ambitious attraction, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is known for experiencing “unexpected downtime” frequently, leaving guests frustrated. Now, it seems that even when the attraction is functioning, there is a major show element that is broken: the R5 droid unit that sits at the front of … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Reveal Video, Concept Art, and Cast Unveiled for “Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge” Virtual Reality Experience

Soon, fans will be able to the mystery and adventure of Black Spire Outpost from the comfort of home. ILMxLAB has revealed more details about Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge, an at-home virtual reality experience developed in collaboration with Oculus Studios and inspired by the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge lands at Disneyland and … Read more

RUMOR: Black Spire Day, Harvest Festival, and Life Day Seasonal Celebrations Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland, Disney World

If you happened to snag a copy of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Traveler’s Guide to Batuu, you might’ve noticed that the book goes into detail about the in-park experience and what we might even see come to Batuu over time. This primarily took form in the details of three “local holidays” titled: Black Spire … Read more

PHOTOS: Resistance Merchandise Takes Over Black Spire Outfitters Location at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

The Resistance is on the move at Black Spire Outpost… or at least their merchandise is. While the Resistance Supply kiosk remains closed outside Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, guests looking to show their support can find Resistance gear at the Black Spire Outfitters location. Black Spire Outfitters was previously … Read more