PHOTOS: NEW Limited Edition and Limited Release “Star Wars”, New Year, Christmas Day, and More Pins at Walt Disney World

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Walt Disney World released several new pins today, including a collection of Star Wars pins by Her Universe, Christmas and New Year pins, and more. Limited Edition Frozen Winter 2020 Pin – $17.99 This winter 2020 pin features Anna and Olaf from Frozen. It is a limited edition of 3000. Limited Edition All Stars Swimming … Read more

Listing Every Disney, Pixar, Star Wars, and Marvel Project for Disney+ (and Theaters) Announced at Investor Day 2020

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Yesterday’s big Investor Day 2020 event brought updates on some of the titles that have already been on our radar, along with announcements of various new projects—over 100 in total! We’re beyond thrilled to see what’s in the works. Here’s a full rundown of the announcements, and if you’re looking to add Disney+ to your … Read more

Lucasfilm Teases NEW Star Wars Disney+ Series “The Acolyte”

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Intriguingly described as a “Mystery-Thriller”, “The Acolyte” could be the first Star Wars Disney+ series that focuses on a character on the Dark-Side of the Force.

New “Star Wars: Rogue Squadron” and Untitled Star Wars Film by Taika Waititi Slated as Next Theatrical Releases

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Kathleen Kennedy, President of Lucasfilm, announced two brand-new “Star Wars” theatrical films at the recent Disney Investor Day 2020 event. Untitled Star Wars Film by Taika Waititi Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok, The Mandalorian) is set to helm a currently untitled Star Wars film. Though no specifics were provided, Kennedy said of Waititi and the film: … Read more

Star Wars Announces New “Lando” Series For Disney+

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During the Lucasfilm portion of the Disney Investor Day 2020 event today, Kathleen Kennedy introduced fans to a new “Star Wars” event series centered around Lando Calrissian. The new series “Lando” is being developed by Justin Simien and will stream exclusively on Disney+. Stay tuned to WDWNT for more info on “Lando” and more Star … Read more

David Prowse, The Actor Who Played “Darth Vader” in Star Wars, Has Passed Away at 85

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Actor David Prowse, the actor that played Darth Vader in the “Star Wars” Original Trilogy, has passed away at the age of 85 following a brief illness. Thomas Bowington, who was Prowse’s agent, made the following statement. “It’s with great regret and heart-wrenching sadness for us and millions of fans around the world, to announce … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW “Star Wars” Grand Admiral Thrawn Wooden Toy Available at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

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Newer Star Wars fans may know Grand Admiral Thrawn from Star Wars Rebels or his own books. But old Star Wars fans will recognize Thrawn as a character first introduced in the 1991 novel Heir to the Empire. Thrawn went on to make several more appearances in books, comics, and games before this extra-canonical material … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Star Wars Holiday Special Boba Fett Plush and Grand Admiral Thrawn Toys Now Available at Disney Parks

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Just in time for the holidays, bring home the Galaxy’s original Mandalorian and one of the Empire’s most cunning warlords! Boba Fett Star Wars Animated Holiday Special Plush – $22.99 Bring home a piece of Star Wars’ animated Holiday Special with your very own Boba Fett plush! The OG Bounty Hunter is available at Star … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW CB-23 Droid, Dianoga Puppet, Boba Fett Wood Figure, Legacy Lightsabers, and More Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

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Bright suns! Disney used today’s “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge — Storytelling Through Merchandise” session to introduce new Star Wars merchandise. The session is part of the D23 Fantastic Worlds Celebration Virtual Event. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be receiving new items throughout the coming year. Let’s take a look at some of the new merchandise. … Read more

PHOTO: Inside Look at Construction of the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Hotel at Walt Disney World

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Disney has released a new construction photo from the construction site of Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, Walt Disney World’s upcoming Star Wars-themed hotel. The photo shows construction workers near the entrance to the hotel. The main building is complete, while the hallway leading into the main entrance is still mostly scaffolding. Here is concept art … Read more

George Lucas Planned Darth Maul to be Main Villain, Leia as “The Chosen One” in Star Wars Sequel Trilogy

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Had George Lucas been in control of the Star Wars sequel trilogy, Darth Maul would have been the main villain. Darth Maul first appeared in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, in which he was thought to have been killed by Obi-Wan Kenobi. He was later revealed to be alive in Star Wars: … Read more

PHOTOS: Tour the Disney Springs Christmas Tree Stroll 2020, Featuring “Star Wars”, “The Haunted Mansion”, “The Lion King”, and More

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Guests will be strolling during the holidays at the Walt Disney World Resort. First, we previewed the cookie stroll at EPCOT, part of the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays. Now the Christmas Tree Stroll has debuted at Disney Springs. Guests can use a map and sticker set to mark different themed tree … Read more

PHOTOS: New “Star Wars” Endor Spirit Jersey Arrives at Walt Disney World

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A new Star Wars Spirit Jersey straight from the moons of Endor has landed in Walt Disney World. This star-covered Spirit Jersey has the skyline of the Ewok-inhabited Endor moon along the bottom. The Star Wars logo is on the chest. Wicket, the Ewok portrayed by Warwick Davis, is hidden in the skyline. On the … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Ahsoka Tano “Clone Wars” Legacy Lightsabers Arrive at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios; Limited Edition Signed Cases by Ashley Eckstein Available

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She’s no Jedi. Ahsoka Tano’s newly-revamped lightsabers from the recent “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” series are now available at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. They’re the first-ever color-changing legacy lightsabers to come to the land, and for Clone Wars mega fans, there are even some cases … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Retro Walt Disney World, Pizza Planet, Mickey Premium Ice Cream Bar and MORE Face Masks Now Available at Disney Store, Coming to Disney Parks

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We can all agree face masks are the newest accessory, and there’s no better way to show off your love of all things Disney than with these new styles now available at the Disney Store, soon to arrive at the Disney Parks! Retro Walt Disney World Logo Face Mask – $5.99 Display your undying love … Read more

PHOTOS: NEW Christmas Porg Plush Arrives at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Halloween may be this month, but it’s not too early to prepare for Christmas. There’s a new Christmas-themed porg plush now available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and it’s adorable. This porg is wearing a red and white striped scarf and a Santa hat. We found him for $19.99 at Tatooine Traders, but he’s also available … Read more