Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Archives

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 10/9/18 (Runaway Railway, Tatooine Traders Overhaul, Disney Skyliner, Bus Loop Construction, ETC.)

October 10, 2018October 9, 2018

Our latest report bring su back to Disney’s Hollywood Studios as it continues its transition from active construction zone to functioning theme park. Welcome to Hollywood Reports indicate that Disney is now rushing to complete the new bus loops at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Guest complaints from having to use the temporary loop are mounting, from … Read more

New Details Emerge for the Millennium Falcon Ride, Possible Hard-Ticket Preview Events for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

October 4, 2018October 4, 2018

The hallway of the Millennium Falcon at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland

As Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge draws nearer to it’s opening in 2019, new details on the land keep spilling out. Today, we have new details on the Millennium Falcon attraction that will be one of the two attractions in the land thanks to MakingStarWars.net. Building off of what we told you earlier, the Millennium Falcon … Read more

New Details Released for the Millennium Falcon Ride Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

September 26, 2018

A 13-minute bonus feature in the Target-exclusive Solo: A Star Wars Story Blu-ray has given us more details on the upcoming Millennium Falcon attraction. According to the video, the ride will be able to accomidate 42 guests at a time in seven pods that seat six each. As we’ve long speculated, riders will be able to … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 9/21/18 (New Entrance, Skyliner Gondola, Several Stores Being Remodeled, Toy Story Land Changes, ETC.)

September 21, 2018September 21, 2018

Our latest photo report brings us to Disney’s Hollywood Studios as it prepares for the opening of the most anticipated theme park addition of all-time, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, in just about a year’s time (roughly). Welcome(?) to Hollywood The new parking entrance for guest vehicles is nearing completion, the roadways leading to it seem … Read more

PHOTOS: Leaked Images from Inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park

September 10, 2018

A Twitter user has posted photos from the construction site of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland, revealing rock work and the first look at the detail on the buildings guests will see. The photos come from the account @JessCejalvo. The photos show that work is progressing, but there’s still plenty of work left to … Read more

RUMOR: John Williams & Michael Giacchino to Compose All Music for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

September 3, 2018

From “Cantina Band” to “The Imperial March” to that iconic main title music, it’s impossible to imagine the world of Star Wars and not think of John Williams’ scores. Thankfully, a recent rumor suggests that Williams will be composing original music for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and he won’t be alone. Supposedly, Michael Giacchino, who … Read more

Disney Has Developed a Technology to Randomly Generate Content Based on User Actions

August 17, 2018

A recent patent filed by Disney seems to point towards a technology that randomly generates content for users. Long has there been visual narratives that are affected by user decision making, but these narratives are predefined and scripted. The patent specifically talks about how AI in the narrative may “walk behind a building”, but nothing … Read more

PHOTOS: Latest Aerial Construction Photos from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Resort

August 14, 2018

Thanks to our friends at NearMap we have recent 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 were taken at the beginning of July, 2018. Eventually the Millennium Falcon will be parked … Read more

Disney is Developing a Flexible Speaker That Can Be Hidden in Themed Objects in Parks

July 27, 2018

A recent patent filing shows that Disney is developing speakers that can be hidden in a variety of objects. Typical speakers are rigid and have a fixed size and shape that limits the possible theming of the speaker. The new kind of speaker developed by Disney is flexible so that it can be placed in a variety … Read more

Disneyland’s Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow: What’s Coming to the Original Disney Park

July 17, 2018

Of all the Disney Parks around the world, Disneyland will always stand alone because it’s the first. The original. In some ways, a living time capsule. But even though the park is still home to attractions, sights, and sounds from the 1950s, Disneyland is no stranger to change and growth. In fact, the Disneyland Resort … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Disney’s Hollywood Studios 7/12/18 (Skyliner, Toy Story Land, PIXAR Place Removal, New Galaxy’s Edge Preview, ETC.)

July 12, 2018

Our latest photo report brings us to Disney’s Hollywood Studios just days after the opening of Toy Story Land. Welcome to Hollywood The Skyliner station for the park is much further along in construction than any of the others on property. Lots of extra security tables out to help handle the Toy Story Land crowds. … Read more

Patent Shows How Disney is Preparing to Release “A Swarm of Robots” in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

July 5, 2018

As we draw ever closer to the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge next year, another patent was filed that could be related to the themed land. Here’s how the technology is described in the patent filing: An omnidirectional camera apparatus configured to facilitate omnidirectional stereo imaging is described. The apparatus may include a first … Read more

RUMOR: Disney Has Created a Technology to Create Force Ghosts and Holograms for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

June 29, 2018

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has been long said to be the most immersive land Disney has ever created. A multitude of recent patents have been filed relating to the land, and the latest one seemingly transcends this dimension. In the Star Wars universe, there is such a thing as a “Force Ghost” where characters close to the … Read more

Disney Creates Technology to Mimic Blaster Fire Traveling Through the Air for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

June 28, 2018

Earlier this month, we told you about a patent that was able to mimic the muzzle flash caused by a blaster being fired. A patent that was published today extends on that technology as is able to replicate the blaster shot traveling through the air. While the illusion behind the technology will surely wow guests, … Read more

EDITORIAL: Why The Great Movie Ride’s Closing Ended Hollywood Studios

June 27, 2018June 27, 2018

PHOTO REPORT: Disney's Hollywood Studios 5/3/17 (New York Street Lives, Pirates Preview, Star Wars & Toy Story Land, Etc.)

Way back when, Disney’s Hollywood Studios was called Disney-MGM Studios. The year was 1989, but stepping into the park meant being transported back to the 1930’s. Hollywood was bustling with glitz and glam. Disney had recreated Hollywood Boulevard, and later added Sunset Boulevard, complete with trolleys and actors honing their craft. Grauman’s Chinese Theater was … Read more

PHOTO REPORT – OPENING DAY EDITION: Disneyland Resort 6/26/18 (Pixar Pier Premiere Party & Opening Day Tour, Galaxy’s Edge, ETC.)

July 26, 2018June 26, 2018

Welcome back to another WDWNT Photo Report from the Disneyland Resort. This week we bring you the ‘Opening Day Edition,’ with all our coverage from the Pixar Pier Premiere Party paid event, and the official opening day of the new land as well. We have a long photo report for you this week, so grab … Read more