Tag: Star Tours

Sneak Peek: Behind the Scenes at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge!

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
Were you watching the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade this morning? If so, you were treated to a little behind-the-scenes preview of what’s going on at Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resort’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! Imagineer Scott Trowbridge and Carrie Beck from Lucasfilm shared new scenes of both of the land’s new attractions, … Continue reading "Sneak Peek: Behind the Scenes at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge!"
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New Star Wars Experiences Coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
A galaxy of new Star Wars experiences is coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios beginning mid-December. The announcement -- made today at Walt Disney World Resort -- noted that some of the coming-soon additions are inspired by "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story" that opens in theaters worldwide on Dec. 16. Guests, including fans of the epic space saga, will find new entertainment, special displays inside Star Wars Launch Bay, a first-ever themed tour and more at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
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New Star Wars Experiences Debut in December

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
More new Star Wars experiences are coming to Disney's Hollywood Studios early next year, in addition to those that will begin December 1 as announced in last week's AllEars newsletter: Star Wars Launch Bay, Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple, Path of the Jedi, and an updated Star Tours: The Adventures Continue. Starting January 5, 2016: First Order Stormtroopers will be patrolling the park, interacting with guests as part of their mission to find members of the Resistance The fireworks show called "Symphony in the Stars: A Galactic Spectacular" will be performed nightly. The show will be set to music from all the movies in the Star Wars saga. Star Wars-inspired food and beverage offerings will be available at various locations inside Disney's Hollywood Studios. Various novelty items and specialty foods, such as Blue Milk Panna Cotta, Padawan Limeade, BB-8 Lemon and Butter Cream cupcake, as well as a Han Solo Souvenir Kid's Meal served in a Han Solo-themed bucket, will be offered for purchase. In addition, there will soon be a dessert party during the Star Wars-themed fireworks show that will feature themed desserts, specialty drinks and a souvenir Chewbacca stein.
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Star Wars Enhancements, New Experiences Coming Soon to Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts

Posted on by Jack Marshall
Several Star Wars-related changes have been noted around Disney's Hollywood Studios in the last few weeks: Watto's Grotto, selling a variety of Star Wars-themed merchandise, has opened on the site of the former AFI Showcase, near the Studio Catering Company. Additionally, construction of the new Star Wars Launch Bay in the Animation Courtyard is in progress and is expected to be completed in December.
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Star Tours Midnight Meetup

Posted on by Deb Wills
Star Tours closed on September 7, 2010 to be converted to what has affectionately been called Star Tours 2.0, or Star Tours: The Adventures Continue. To celebrate its reopening, Disney hosted a midnight meet up on Friday, May 20 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The event was announced on May 5 and you had to RSVP … Continue reading "Star Tours Midnight Meetup"
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