Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Archives

Height Requirements Announced for Millennium Falcon and Rise of the Resistance Rides, No FastPass Offered on Smugglers Run at Open

March 7, 2019

In addition to today’s announcement of the opening dates for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on both coasts, Disney has also unveiled the height requirements for both attractions and some important FastPass information. At Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, guests must be 38″ or taller to ride. Once it opens, the height requirement for Star Wars: Rise … Read more

BREAKING: Rise of the Resistance Ride Won’t Open with Star Wars – Galaxy’s Edge, Disneyland Requires Reservations to Enter, Disney World Offering Extra Magic Hours

March 7, 2019March 7, 2019

Minutes ago, Disney shared an exciting announcement many of you have been waiting to hear – Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is opening ahead of schedule on May 31 at Disneyland Resort in Southern California and August 29 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida. That’s right – it’s debuting early because of high guest interest in … Read more

BREAKING: Opening Dates Announced for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland and Walt Disney World

March 7, 2019

After years of announcements and months of close anticipation, official opening dates for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World were announced today during the Walt Disney Company Annual Meeting of Shareholders. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland Park at the Disneyland Resort will officially open on May 31st, 2019. Star Wars: … Read more

PHOTOS: NearMap Shares New Aerial Images of Star Wars – Galaxy’s Edge Construction at Disneyland Park

March 7, 2019

Thanks to our friends at NearMap, we have some recent aerial imagery from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park. This is the same land and layout of the same land being built on the east coast at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. These images were taken in February 2019. Here we have an overall look at … Read more

Opening Date for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge To Be Announced Thursday, Florida Date Moves Up

March 5, 2019

With the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park edging ever closer, lots of news is brewing. We now know specifics about ride details, merchandise, and food and beverage offerings in the new land. Disneyland Park Cast Members recently got a unique preview of what the costumes across Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will look like, … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: A Big Week for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge News, Food & Wine Festival Offerings, Construction Updates

March 4, 2019March 3, 2019

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 February 25 – March 3! WDWNT News Register for this year’s WDWNT March Madness tournament, … Read more

Leaked Construction Images from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Shows All-New TIE Echelon Starfighter

March 1, 2019

While we now know many more details about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge lands on both coasts, one thing is for certain amongst all the construction photo reports, and it’s the ever-increasing presence of new ships all over Black Spire Outpost. Walking through Galaxy’s Edge, you’ll spot a kind of TIE fighter never previously seen: the … Read more

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Cookbook Releasing November 5th, Available for Pre-Order Now

March 1, 2019

The flavors of Black Spire Outpost can come to your kitchen starting this Fall. The Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge cookbook, by Chelsea Monroe-Cassel and Marc Sumerak, will be released November 5th, 2019, featuring recipes from the new land coming to Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. While we don’t know what’s inside just yet, this book is likely … Read more

Is Disney Considering Selling FastPass for Rides in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland and Walt Disney World?

February 28, 2019February 28, 2019

While no decision has been made as of yet, Disney is leaning towards the sale of FastPasses to skip the lines at Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run in Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge. According to sources, the concept is being “heavily considered” by management. Disney was nearly silent with media … Read more

BREAKING: New Details of Rise of the Resistance Ride Emerge, Including Partial Synopsis for Star Wars – Galaxy’s Edge

February 28, 2019

One of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge’s centerpieces will be Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, and thanks to reports from D23 and Entertainment Weekly, we now have a better look than ever at the new attraction. Entertainment Weekly‘s Anthony Breznican got an first look at the attraction, and provided a detailed description of this new … Read more

BREAKING: Every Shop and New Merchandise Revealed for Star Wars – Galaxy’s Edge; Droid Depot, Resistance Supply, and More!

March 1, 2019February 28, 2019

The following information comes to us from D23.com: Droid Depot: The Droid Depot is located in the market, inviting patrons to pick parts and pieces off a conveyor belt, then build and customize their astromech droids (R-series or BB-series); the droids are capable of interacting with elements in the land, responding to guests’ behaviors. Additional … Read more

BREAKING: Docking Bay 7, Ronto’s Roasters, Kat Sakas’s Kettle Restaurants Revealed, Full Food & Drink Menus for Star Wars – Galaxy’s Edge

February 28, 2019February 28, 2019

The following information was released on D23.com: Oga’s Cantina If you’re like C-3PO, who thinks “space travel sounds rather perilous”—or if you simply want to unwind after a daring day of wandering through Black Spire Outpost—look no further than Oga’s Cantina, where even the blaster-bolt scorches on the walls tell a story. Run by an … Read more

BREAKING: Sneak Peek of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Released, Including Full Menus, Merchandise, and Ride Walkthroughs

February 28, 2019February 28, 2019

With the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland park edging ever closer, lots of news is brewing. Disneyland Park Cast Members recently got a unique preview of what the costumes across Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will look like. Designs for the costumes will vary throughout the Village, Smuggler’s Run, and Rise Of The Resistance areas … Read more

BREAKING: Star Wars – Galaxy’s Edge Cast Costumes and Nametags Revealed UPDATE

February 27, 2019February 27, 2019

Cast Members at Disneyland got a sneak peek at what the costumes across Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will look like, and they have taken to the internet to share these details! It looks like Cast Members will have over 20 different costume looks, and have the option to mix and match pieces as they like … Read more

PHOTOS: Star Wars – Galaxy’s Edge Construction Progress at Disneyland Park

February 25, 2019

With the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge just a few months away, we decided to share some updated photos of the construction. It is really starting to take shape and is visible from many locations in the park. The first spot is Mickey & Friends Parking Structure. This has long been the place to … Read more

WDWNT Weekly Recap: Big Epcot Plans, Speedy Skyliner Gondolas, and Lots More Character-Themed Treats

March 4, 2019February 24, 2019

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 February 18-24! Walt Disney World We were very excited to see that the gondolas for … Read more