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Toydarian Wares Coming To Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
At the D23 Expo in Tokyo, Chairman of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts Bob Chapek shared an update on the progress of the highly anticipated land, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. He also shared a sneak peek at the unique Toydarian merchandise guests will find exclusively in the land. At Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, guests will … Continue reading "Toydarian Wares Coming To Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge"
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Star Wars: Galactic Nights Returns May 27!

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
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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Disneyland Resort Updates from January 5

Posted on by Jason Dz
Some new Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge merchandise is now available at select locations at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. The line currently consists of an assortment of men's and women's T-shirts, hats and more that feature faces and places familiar to Star Wars fans, including the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge logo, the Millennium Falcon, BB-8, DJ Rex and more. EDITOR'S NOTE: You can see some of this new merchandise in the latest blog from our guest photographer Jason of disneygeek.com.
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Cast of Disney’s Hollywood Studios Autographs Structural Beam for New Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
(LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla.) Nov. 15, 2017 — They’ve lent their spirit. Now Disney’s Hollywood Studios Cast Members and Walt Disney Imagineers are lending their signatures — and making their mark on theme-park history. All were invited to sign the steel beam that will be the highest point in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, a new … Continue reading "Cast of Disney’s Hollywood Studios Autographs Structural Beam for New Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios"
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First Look at Holiday Decor Around Disneyland Resort

Posted on by Jason Dz
Contributing photographer Jason of disneygeek.com sends us these photos and videos from his trip to the parks on Friday, November 3, 2017, including a first look at the holiday decorations going up around the resort and a few updates on the Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge construction progress. A couple video clips of the Star Wars: … Continue reading "First Look at Holiday Decor Around Disneyland Resort"
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Disneyland Resort Updates from October 6

Posted on by Jason Dz
Contributing photographer Jason of disneygeek.com sends us these photos from his trip to the parks on Friday, October 6, 2017. Starting off at the Mickey and Friends Parking Structure with a couple of video clips giving an overview of the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge construction. The Battle Escape Show Building in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. … Continue reading "Disneyland Resort Updates from October 6"
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Star Wars: Galactic Nights Returns Dec. 16

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Star Wars: Galactic Nights is returning Dec. 16 to Disney's Hollywood Studios. Among many thrills in store, guests will be treated Hollywood-style to a red carpet arrival, iconic attractions with little to no wait time, amazing fireworks and projections, and experts sharing details about the Star Wars expansion coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios. Callers to 407-WDW-PLAY (407-939-7529) will be able to sign on for premium offerings such as a Galactic Tasting Sampler (food and beverage items including lightsaber churros and a charcuterie with C3PO crackers). Park access and activities will be exclusive to Star Wars: Galactic Nights ticket holders. Event hours on Dec. 16 are 7 p.m.-midnight. Tickets are priced at $129 adults, $124 ages 3-9 (discounts available for Annual Passholders and DVC Members). Purchase tickets at DisneyWorld.com or call 407-W-DISNEY (407-934-7639).
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Topping Out at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Posted on by Laura Gilbreath
On August 21, 2017, construction teams installed the highest steel beam for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, the new Star Wars-themed land coming to Disneyland Resort in 2019. This capped off the infrastructure for a 130-foot-tall rock spire, the highest point in the 14-acre land. Once completed, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge will include approximately 10,000 tons of structural steel and approximately 200,000 square feet of hand-carved rockwork.
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