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3 Ways Disney is TOTALLY Changing Entertainment

We talk a lot about how Disney is on the cutting edge of technology — and that’s true — but that’s not the only tool they have in their kit.

Star Wars Lightsaber Experience

Combine Disney’s advanced technologies and engineering with expert business models and a company-wide market value of almost $200 billion, and you’ve got a company that’s poised to morph the entertainment world forever — and that’s just what Disney is attempting to do. Here are three ways Disney is changing the way YOU experience entertainment!

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Video! Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge With Disney Imagineers!

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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is one of the most immersive experiences in Disney World and Disneyland.

Millennium Falcon

After opening in 2019, this new land has wowed guests with unique eats, characters experiences, and mind-blowing attractions like Rise of the Resistance. But do you ever wonder about the story behind the magic?

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TONS of Star Wars Merchandise from Droid Depot Was Just Released by Disney Online!

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Throughout 2020 we saw some Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge merch finally arriving online at shopDisney!

Star Wars Merchandise

We’ve loved being able to snatch up some of our favorite merch from Batuu online, including creature plushes, awesome clothing, and more! And now even more Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge merch is available online. Want a few droid companions or other merch from Droid Depot? These are DEFINITELY the items you’re looking for!

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What’s New at Disney’s Hollywood Studios: LOADS of New Pins, Aladdin Wishables, and Rey in Her Winter Gear!

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Hello from Disney’s Hollywood Studios!

Hollywood Studios

We just took a walk around the park to see what’s new, so here are the latest updates!

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Photos! Rey Is Rocking Her Winter Gear at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney World Today!

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Character meet and greets in the Disney parks are a little different right now.

Pixar Motorcade

Each of the parks has character cavalcades — “mini parades” that allow guests to see their favorite characters strolling through the park for a short time. However, we’ve also seen a number of physically distanced meet and greets in Disney World, like Buzz in Tomorrowland, Captain Jack in Adventureland, and Winnie the Pooh next to the Imagination Pavilion. The character meets have also changed over in Galaxy’s Edge, and today we noticed some new differences…namely an outfit change with one of our heroes!

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Spotted! A Big SALE on Lightsaber Blades at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Hollywood Studios!

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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has some truly AWESOME merchandise!

Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run

Jedi robes, droids, plushes of weird galactic animals, if it’s Star Wars related, they’ve probably got it! We’ve especially been loving the lightsabers and lightsaber accessories! You can build your own saber at Savi’s Workshop, or you can buy one that’s already made. And if you’ve got a lightsaber (or an interest in buying one), there’s a great sale on blades in Galaxy’s Edge TODAY!

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PHOTOS! The NEW CB-23 Droid Is Available in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge!

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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is FULL of great merchandise for Star Wars fans!

Porg Shoulder Plush

You’ve got plushes, lightsabers, droids, Jedi robes, even olive oil! And yesterday, a brand NEW droid joined the lineup of options in Galaxy’s Edge, and it’s one you may recognize!

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Send a Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Greeting With This FREE Downloadable Postcard

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Bright Suns! Or so they say on Batuu, the planet featured in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

We know that not everyone can make it out to Batuu, but there’s no reason you can’t send a Bright Suns greeting from home!

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Recipe! Make the Famous Cliff Dweller Mocktail from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at HOME!

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Bright Suns, traveler! This summer Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge celebrated its first anniversary! It is impossible to fathom — it feels like just yesterday that we were walking through the gates to The Black Spire Outpost for the first time. We get chills just thinking about it!

Oga’s Cantina at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios

Traditionally the first-anniversary gift is paper, but we always find it best to celebrate with something of the food or drink variety. Disney Parks Blog is here with an assist. They’ve published the recipe for the famous, non-alcoholic, Cliff Dweller.

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D23 Shares NEW Target Merch and Mandalorian Easter Eggs at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney World!

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It’s D23’s anniversary! And they’re celebrating in a big way!

Rey and Chewbacca

We’ve already checked out all the ways that D23 is celebrating this big anniversary, but now we’re taking a closer look at some exciting Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge information that we’ve heard during the festivities! Thanks to the Inside Disney podcast, we know a little bit more about merchandise, easter eggs, and more from Disney’s Batuu! Let’s check it out!

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