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Disney Store Halloween Costumes — Many on SALE!

Posted on by AllEars
Select Halloween costumes and accessories (both adult and child sizes) are on sale for up to 30 percent off at shopDisney, now through Oct. 31, 2017. Among the character costumes on sale: Belle, Jasmine, Darth Vader, Elena of Avalor, Doc McStuffins, Merida, Captain America, Star-Lord, Peter Pan and Tinker Bell. You can also buy a Mickey or Minnie Halloween plush for just $10 with any purchase. In addition, you can get FREE SHIPPING on orders of more than $75 by using the code: SHIPMAGIC.
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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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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 from June 30

Posted on by Jason Dz
Contributing photographer Jason of disneygeek.com shares these photos from his trip to the parks on Friday, June 30, 2017 to kick off the 4th of July holiday. Included is a photo and video overview of the Star Wars land construction site taken from the Mickey and Friends parking structure. The U.S. Air Force Honor Guard also was performing at Disney California Adventure for the holiday, and he has a series of video clips from the shows.
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