New frames for a shade canopy have been added above a seating area in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World. New Light Fixtures in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge We spotted these new installations around the Galaxy’s Edge seating area nearest to Toy Story Land. They’ll eventually hold canopies to … Read more
On the heels of its Super Bowl LX spot, The Mandalorian and Grogu has teased another trailer that will drop tomorrow, February 17. ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Trailer Sneak Peek The teaser, posted to the official Star Wars Instagram account, features different shots of familiar Star Wars sights — X-Wings, an R2 droid, thrusters igniting … Read more
Disney Experiences chairperson and soon-to-be Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro was instrumental in experience updates to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, coming soon to Disneyland Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. D’Amaro and Smugglers Run Marcus Buckingham of Harvard Business Review shadowed D’Amaro for a day at the parks, interviews at his offices, and Walt Disney Imagineering design … Read more
Disney Store shared a sneak peek at the first new Star Wars merch for May the 4th: BDX droid toys. BDX Droid Factory Toys Coming Soon The BDX droids are a quartet of self-walking animatronics named Red, Grek, Oskar, and Besh, based on their main colors. They first debuted at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in … Read more
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park has reopened after a three week refurbishment. It has been closed since January 20, 2026. Rise of the Resistance Reopens During the ride’s closure, we saw crew members refreshing the ride’s exterior. Though crew said there would be a “new theme” … Read more
The exterior refurbishment of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disneyland Park appears to be complete. The ride is scheduled to reopen on Friday, February 13. Rise of the Resistance Refurbishment Scrim and scaffolding are gone from the turret at the ride’s entrance. The design of the turret and entryway doesn’t look different, but … Read more
Nearly six months after construction walls went up, there are finally signs of work outside Savi’s Workshop in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. There are new supports in the courtyard, possibly for shades. Savi’s Workshop Construction The construction walls and scrim went up in late August 2025. We’ve frequently checked on the project but without seeing many … Read more
The Disneyland Resort website now has operating hours for Rise of the Resistance, leading us to believe that the attraction will open very soon. Rise of the Resistance The Disneyland website shows that Rise of the Resistance has been taken off the refurbishment calendar beginning February 13, 2026. Operating hours are 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 … Read more
Rise of the Resistance is currently closed for routine refurbishment, and we noticed the exterior walls got a fresh coat of paint. Rise of the Resistance Refurbishment Progress After a brief period in which Cast Members were seen performing maintenance work in view of guests, themed construction walls were installed and the decorative turret atop … Read more
Disney filed a permit for drainage improvements at Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland. The bar is currently closed for a timeline shift that will affect the Oga’s Cantina backstory. Oga’s Cantina Construction The permit description reads: Tenant Improvement: Saw cut concrete around existing bar to install new floor drains and scupper-style … Read more
Oga’s Cantina at Disneyland will be closed for six weeks starting on Tuesday, January 20, for updates related to the timeline shift of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Oga’s Cantina Closure Oga’s Cantina will be closed for refurbishment into early March but an exact reopening date has not been announced. The timeline update to Star Wars: … Read more
Stone built-in benches and tables are now open to guests in the area between Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios. New Seating Area Part of the area has stone bench seating with two wooden tables and six wooden stools. The stone bench is connected to a new planter and a … Read more
Injured Cast Member who stopped boulder speaks out for the first time, a second Haunted Mansion permit raises new questions about what Disney is planning at Magic Kingdom, and how timeline shift will forever change Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland — all this and more in today’s daily recap for Wednesday, … Read more
Upcoming changes to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland will include a renaming of First Order Cargo and other changes at shops in the land. The updates involve incorporating multiple Star Wars eras, specifically the original trilogy, even though the land has been set during the sequel trilogy since its 2019 opening. First Order Cargo … Read more
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland will soon incorporate multiple Star Wars eras, and the timeline shift specifically in Black Spire Outpost comes with a change to the Oga’s Cantina backstory. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Timeline Since opening in 2019, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has been set between Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last … Read more
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland will incorporate John Williams music from the first six Star Wars films into the land. The update is part of an overhaul that incorporates multiple Star Wars eras into Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. John Williams Music at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge already features the original … Read more
