Star Wars Celebration is finally here and providing us with tons of amazing Star Wars content, including sneak peeks and first looks at merch and ride elements from the upcoming Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge land. There’s even a panel with Walt Disney Imagineering and Lucasfilm scheduled and being livestreamed to the masses to satisfy our … Read more
Check out the first cover (above) for the upcoming Marvel Comics series based on “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge”. This series reunites us with Han and Chewie, from their early years, as they visit the planet Batuu, which is the planet and location that the upcoming Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is based on. From StarWars.com: In … Read more
Disney has just updated their site to include concept art and a few more details about Kat Saka’s Kettle at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Venture into the market to find this colorful snack shop, where grains from all over the galaxy are on display. Order a generous, piping-hot helping of this popular and flavorful local … Read more
If you managed to snag a Disneyland Resort reservation for the opening day of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and beyond, you’re in luck. Disney will be assigning free, advance reservations to all guests staying at any one of their three resort hotels from May 31 to June 23. If you have a stay booked or … Read more
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is nearing its 30th anniversary this May, and the park has never had as many construction projects going as it has in the last two years. They’re starting to wrap up on many of these, but there’s still a bit of a way to go. Let’s catch up on the latest happenings … Read more
Love him or hate him, Anakin––I mean, Hayden Christensen––is set to appear at this year’s Star Wars Celebration in Chicago. The celebration will take place from April 11th through 15th at McCormick Place in Chicago. The Chosen One returns! Hayden Christensen joins the lineup for Star Wars Celebration Chicago. Autographing and photo ops will be available … Read more
Disney has released cover art for the upcoming “Galaxy’s Edge: Black Spire” novel to be released on August 27th, two days ahead of the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Resort. In “Galaxy’s Edge: Black Spire,” the story begins with General Leia Organa and her top spy, Vi Moradi. After devastating losses at … Read more
Last fall, Disneyland introduced mobile-ordering to Tiki Juice Bar in Adventureland. Now Disneyland will be testing a mobile-only ordering process for the famed establishment in anticipation for the massive crowds coming with the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on May 31. Disney will switch Tiki Juice Bar to mobile-only ordering for a brief testing … Read more
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is in a constant state of change. The projects are starting to wind down, however. Let’s see where things are! Construction Updates Construction continues on the new tram loop and security checkpoint. It’s really starting to take shape and I look forward to the final result. Looks like there will be new … Read more
With the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on the horizon, even more details and features that will be linked to the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge platform on the Play Disney Parks app have been revealed! While some of these features were previously leaked by Entertainment Weekly, Disney has given us even further details, as … Read more
The Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge news just keeps coming, as StarWars.com has just announced a special panel discussion being held on April 13 at Star Wars Celebration Chicago. The panel, titled “Bringing Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to Life,” will host a team of Walt Disney Imagineers and Lucasfilm staff that worked on this highly-anticipated land. … Read more
Every week is a busy week when it comes to Disney news. To help you keep up with all of the updates coming out of Walt Disney World and other Disney resorts, here’s WDWNT’s weekly recap of this week’s Disney news from March 4 -10! Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom The narrow pathway behind Cinderella Castle in … Read more
It’s a gorgeous day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. There are a few things new around here today, so let’s take a look around. Refurbishment Keystone Clothiers on Hollywood Blvd is closed for a substantial refurbishment. It and Legends of Hollywood, on Sunset Blvd, closed at the start of the month. They are both slated to … Read more
With opening dates officially announced for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, guests are clamoring for more information––and resort room reservations––with hopes to secure FastPasses and opt in for Extra Magic Hours. With yesterday’s multiple announcements came the realization that FastPass+ service at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will not initially be offered at Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run for an undisclosed … Read more
With opening dates officially announced for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on both coasts, as well as new concept art being rolled out to both Disney Parks websites, the hype for this new land has increased tenfold. As if that weren’t enough, newly released aerial drone footage from inside the land is now making its rounds … Read more
In light of this morning’s opening date announcement, Disney has just sneaked in some brand-new concept art into listings for certain merchandise and dining locations, as well as a look at the special interface for the Play Disney Parks app for the upcoming Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge lands. Take a look at what’s new! Docking … Read more
