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Former Galactic Starcruiser Gate Becomes Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Private Photoshoot Check-In at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

February 3, 2024

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Capture Your Moment sign

The location of the former Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser gate in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has been turned into the check-in spot for Disney PhotoPass “Capture Your Moment” private photoshoots. Capture Your Moment Check-in at Disney’s Hollywood Studios Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser closed permanently in late September 2023. The gate that … Read more

PHOTOS: Self Service Returns to Build-Your-Own Lightsaber Experience at Disney’s Hollywood Studios After Almost 4 Years

February 2, 2024

Build-your-own lightsaber experience at Tatooine Traders

The build-your-own lightsaber experience in Tatooine Traders at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has returned to normal after almost four years, allowing guests to build the lightsaber on their own without Cast Member help. Build-Your-Own Lightsaber Experience When Walt Disney World reopened in July 2020 after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the build-your-own lightsaber experience was … Read more

“WHOSE IS THIS?” Cast Member Looks for Parents of Child Who Attacks Stormtrooper in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

January 17, 2024January 17, 2024

The Resistance is getting desperate and sending children to take down Stormtroopers on Batuu. TikTok user Lexy Dray shared a video from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios of an unattended child attempting to steal the blaster from a trooper’s leg before shoving the character. Child Attacks Stormtrooper in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge … Read more

HUGE Collection of New Minnie Ear Headbands Featuring Frozen, Nightmare Before Christmas, & More Now Available at Disneyland Resort

January 11, 2024January 11, 2024

During a recent visit to Disneyland Resort, we spotted 10 new pairs of Minnie ear headbands throughout property, including designs inspired by Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” Disney Princesses, Play in the Park, and more. Disney’s Pin Traders Rechargeable Light-Up Disneyland Resort Icons Ear Headband – $39.99 This acrylic ear headband features two clear … Read more

New ‘I Love You’ and ‘I Know’ Star Wars Spirit Jerseys Arrive at Walt Disney World

December 31, 2023

These newly redesigned “I love you” and “I know” Star Wars Spirit Jerseys celebrate an iconic moment between Princess Leia and Han Solo from “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.” We’ve seen a variation on these before, and this newest version is available at Star Traders in Magic Kingdom. Redesigned “I Love You” Star Wars … Read more

Disney Files New Motion in Central Florida Tourism Oversight District Suit, Details About New Grand Avenue Structure Revealed in Imagineering Permit, & More: Daily Recap (12/28/23)

December 28, 2023

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, December 28, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Genie+ Sells Out at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the First Time, Disney Canceling DVC BoardWalk Villas Reservations, & More: Daily Recap (12/27/23)

December 27, 2023

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, December 27, 2023. Walt Disney World Disney’s … Read more

Disney100 Decades Collection Judy Hopps Plush, ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ Loungefly Backpack Available at Walt Disney World

November 26, 2023

Disney recently concluded its centennial anniversary “Disney100 Decades” merchandise collection with the launch of its 2010s set. The new line, which features items from films like “Frozen 2,” “Toy Story 3,” and “The Avengers,” has slowly worked its way into Walt Disney World Resort since its release, and we recently found pieces of the collection … Read more

Disney+ Cancels ‘Muppets Mayhem, More Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Events Sell Out, & More: Daily Recap (11/21/23)

January 28, 2025November 21, 2023

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Tuesday, November, 21, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

2024 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Dates and Details Announced, Most 2023 Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Events Sold Out, & More: Daily Recap (11/17/23)

November 17, 2023

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Friday, November 17, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more

Disney Previews Life Day 2023 Celebrations Including NEW Hoodie, Pin, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Food, & More

November 17, 2023

If Life Day is the holiday you choose to observe each holiday season, you’re in luck, as several new merchandise items will soon be released in celebration of the generations-old Wookiee tradition. New clothing and collectible items will become available at both Disneyland Park and Walt Disney World Resort and on several online retailers on … Read more

NEW Stellan Gios Legacy Lightsaber Hilt Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Marking In-Land Debut for The High Republic Era

November 9, 2023November 9, 2023

A previously unrepresented era of the “Star Wars” timeline will soon have a place at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, as Disney has announced that a limited edition Stellan Gios Legacy Lightsaber Hilt will debut at Dok Ondar’s Den of Antiquities at both Disneyland Park and Walt Disney World and on shopDisney on November 17. This … Read more

Even MORE Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Merchandise Arrives at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Including Personalizable Lightsaber

November 5, 2023

More merchandise from the now-closed Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is being added to store shelves at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, including the personalizable lightsaber exclusive to the multi-day simulated space cruise. We found the personalizable lightsaber among the wares in Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and the rest of the items in … Read more

NEW ‘Brother Bear,’ Headless Horseman, ‘A Goofy Movie’ Pins & More Arrive at Walt Disney World

October 24, 2023

We found a number of new Disney pins during a recent visit to Walt Disney World, including pins for “Star Wars,” “A Goofy Movie,” “Brother Bear,” and the Halloween favorite Headless Horseman. New Disney Trading Pins at Walt Disney World Nearly all of these pins are available at Frontier Trading Post in Frontierland, though we … Read more

Bob Iger and Josh D’Amaro Discuss Robotics Future with Bruce Vaughn and Disney Imagineering After BD Droid Playtest

October 18, 2023

Earlier this week, Imagineers tested BD-1 Style free roaming droids in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland. Following this test, Bob Iger (Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company) and Josh D’Amaro (Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products) met with Bruce Vaughn (Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Imagineering) and representatives of the Imagineering … Read more

Hurricane Idalia Makes Landfall in Florida as Category 3, runDisney Updates Costume Policy with Several New Restrictions, & More: Daily Recap (8/30/23)

August 30, 2023

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Walt Disney World Magic … Read more