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New Attractions Coming to Disney Parks Around the World… and What You Need to Know About Them!

Posted on by Sarah Sands
Fans of Disney Parks around the world know that there’s always something new on the theme park horizon. Here we’ve gathered some of the most exciting upcoming attractions finding homes in Disney parks all over the planet! Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom’s Tron Coaster This attraction is beloved at Shanghai Disneyland, and it’s making its … Continue reading "New Attractions Coming to Disney Parks Around the World… and What You Need to Know About Them!"
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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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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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Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek Reveals Epic, Detailed Model of Star Wars-Themed Lands

Posted on by Debra Martin Koma
During a special preview of D23 Expo 2017, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek unveiled a first look at the epic, richly detailed model of the Star Wars-themed lands under development at Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif. and Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Fla. This stunning exhibition, on display in Walt Disney Parks and Resorts' "A Galaxy of Stories" pavilion at D23 Expo, is yet another example of the breathtaking new worlds, immersive storytelling and transformational guest experiences that set Disney apart. Chapek plans to share exciting new details about the project during the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Hall D23 Presentation on Saturday.
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Disneyland Resort Updates – 6/02/17

Posted on by Jason Dz
Contributing photographer Jason of disneygeek.com sends us these photos from his trip to the parks on Friday, June 2, 2017. Starting off with a check of the Star Wars Themed Land Construction from the Mickey and Friends Parking Structure. Starting on the left/north of the site and working our way to the right. Steel is … Continue reading "Disneyland Resort Updates – 6/02/17"
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