Black Spire Outpost – Name of Village in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

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At the May 28 Star Wars: Galactic Nights event at Disney's Hollywood Studios, news about Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge was announced. Story editor Margaret Kerrison shared for the first time that the name of the village is called Black Spire Outpost. She also shared some of the history behind the name and how this village is closely associated with the geological formations that surround it.
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More Details on Star Wars: Galactic Nights Coming May 27!

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The Disney Parks Blog today released additional info on the experts who are lined up to appear at this year's "Inside Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge" panel discussion, at the Star Wars: Galactic Nights event to be held on May 27 at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Actor David Collins will host the panel along with members of the Walt Disney Imagineering team. Set to appear at this event are: Scott Trowbridge, Portfolio Creative Executive; Eric Baker, Creative Director; Jon Georges, Executive Producer; and Margaret Kerrison, Managing Story Editor. Fan-favorite Star Wars actor Warwick Davis will also return as the official Galactic Nights event host. Join Warwick at various appearances throughout the night including a special introduction to the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge panel. The event will be held after park hours from 7 p.m. to midnight and will celebrate the entire Star Wars collection, including the release of the new film Solo: A Star Wars Story, in theaters May 25.
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Star Wars: Galactic Nights Celebrates Release of ‘Solo: A Star Wars Story’ on May 27

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Star Wars: Galactic Nights, to be held at Disney's Hollywood Studios from 7 p.m.-midnight on May 27, will celebrate the entire Star Wars saga, including "Solo: A Star Wars Story," which will hit theaters on May 25. Actor Joonas Suotamo, who plays Chewbacca in "Solo: A Star Wars Story," will make a special appearance at the event. In addition, the event's Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away presentation will debut some new video moments from "Solo: A Star Wars Story." The park's nighttime projection show, Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular, also will debut a new action sequence from the Solo film. Tickets are available now for Star Wars: Galactic Nights. Discounts are available for Annual Passholders and DVC Members. Call 407-W-DISNEY (407 934-7639) for details and reservations.
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Star Wars: Galactic Nights Returns May 27!

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Tickets are now on sale for Star Wars: Galactic Nights, a one-night special event that will return to Disney's Hollywood Studios on May 27. The event is held after park hours from 7 p.m. to midnight and celebrates the entire Star Wars saga with special entertainment, photo opportunities, event-exclusive merchandise and food and beverage, as well as encounters with rarely seen Star Wars characters. Other event offerings include Galactic Destinations Projections on The Hollywood Tower Hotel and the debut of new saga elements to the Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular fireworks and the Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away stage show. Tickets cost $129 per adult, $124 per child ages 3-9. Discounts on tickets are available for Annual Passholders and Disney Vacation Club Members. In addition, the Galactic Tasting and Viewing Package, featuring Star Wars-inspired food and beverage and reserved seating to a panel providing an inside look of the making of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, is now available for $30 per person, including tax. It, and tickets to the event, can be purchased online or by calling (407) WDW-DINE or (407) 939-3463.
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NEW Announcements Star Wars Galactic Nights

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Additional information about Star Wars: Galactic Nights, the special ticketed event to be held at Disney's Hollywood Studios on Dec. 16, has been announced. Actors Warwick Davis (best-known as Wicket the Ewok, among other Star Wars characters) and David Collins will be on hand for special appearances during the event, which will also feature a panel that will include Imagineers Scott Trowbridge, Robin Reardon, and Chris Beatty, as well as Doug Chiang, VP/Creative Director at Lucasfilm, who will give guests an inside look at the making of the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge lands currently under construction. Star Wars: Galactic Nights will run from 7 p.m.-midnight. Tickets are priced at $129 adults, $124 ages 3-9 (discounts available for Annual Passholders and DVC Members). Purchase Star Wars: Galactic Nights tickets online or call 407-W-DISNEY (407 934-7639).
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Star Wars Galactic Nights Announced

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Attention Star Wars fans -Star Wars: Galactic Nights, a new Hollywood-inspired special event will debut at Disney's Hollywood Studios on April 14. Come dressed as your favorite character and celebrate forty years of Star Wars milestones. NOTE: Though the title says nights, as of January 11, only one night is available for ticket purchase.
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