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Wanna Know HOW Disney’s “Real” Lightsaber Works?

There are some pretty awesome and fantastical items in Disney-owned films.

Luke vs. Darth Vader ©Disney

One such item that comes to mind is the lightsaber. An “elegant weapon for a more civilized age,” as Obi-Wan Kenobi would say. These energy swords are the chosen weapon of those who have a connection to the Force in Star Wars and boy, are they cool or what? We’ve been able to make (toy) lightsabers in the Disney parks since Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opened and we can sometimes snag lightsabers online — but what about that REAL lightsaber that Disney made?

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Is Disney Planning to Update Mad Tea Party? Here’s What We’re Seeing!

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The Disney parks have some absolutely ICONIC rides.

Mad Tea Party

Occasionally, historic and beloved rides get a little bit of an update to bring them into the 21st century. Think about the high-tech queue at Peter Pan’s Flight in Disney World or the recent updates to the Snow White ride in Disneyland, now called Snow White’s Enchanted Wish. Well, we just spotted something that might mean Disney has more updates in store for a CLASSIC attraction!

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VIDEO: Disney’s REAL Lightsaber Will Debut at the Star Wars Hotel

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It’s Star Wars Day, get it? May the FOURTH?

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Concept Art ©Disney

What better day for some SERIOUSLY exciting news from Disney World about the upcoming Star Wars Hotel experience, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. Not only did we learn that the hotel will have a delayed launch but we also learned a LOT of new details — including news about Disney’s REAL LIGHTSABER.

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Disney’s Got A REAL Lightsaber?? Let’s Talk About That, Mmkay?

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We are having an EXCITING afternoon!

Galaxy’s Edge

Disney Parks Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro just announced the official opening date for the Avengers Campus land in Disney California Adventure as June 4th. But, Star Wars fans got a little bit of an exciting nod too… .

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PHOTOS: Is Disney Turning Your Car Into a SPACESHIP?

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Disney tends to be at the forefront of technology.

©Disney via IAAPA Expo 2020 Presentation

Just think about the Star Wars Hotel — Galactic Starcruiser! This upcoming experience is set to be an immersive vacation like none before it. We can’t WAIT to see the space windows and experience using the Force for ourselves! Now, we know a little more about Disney’s work to make new experiences more immersive than ever.

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Could Disney’s New Tech Get More People on Water Rides Than Ever Before?

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Disney World does a pretty good job when it comes to water and boat rides.

Splash Mountain

There’s Splash Mountain, Pirates of the Caribbean, Frozen Ever After, and MORE. These rides are SUPER popular and all involve some sort of speedy slide down a flume of some kind. Now, Disney might be working on a way to make the lines for attractions like this SHORTER than ever!

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Does Disney Plan on Selling…Live Ducks?!

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Disney might have a big thing with mice, but they’re big on the duck scene too.

Disney Ducks

Sure, you’ve got Donald Duck, but you’ve also got alllllll the ducks who reside in the Disney parks. We love those little guys! Now, Disney has invented some new tech that’s seriously amazing — but all we can focus on is the duck in the pictures. What does this waterfowl MEAN?

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Disney Is OBSESSED With Your Nose…Here’s HOW!

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Disney is honestly weirdly into noses, but they’ve got a good reason.

Spaceship Earth at EPCOT

For many a Disney fan, a favorite part of the parks experience is the smells. Walking down Main Street, U.S.A. we love to get a whiff of that fresh-baked bread. Lots of folks REALLY miss the orange smell from Soarin’ Over California. Oh, and the burning smell from Spaceship Earth? COME ON. Now, Disney is working on tech that could make smell engineering a more common thing, both in and out of the theme parks.

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This New Toy Invention Could CHANGE Your Disney Attraction Experience!

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Disney pretty consistently works to develop new and exciting ways for guests to experience attractions in the theme parks.

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

This is especially apparent when you look at the planned Disney Metaverse that encourages internal work towards interactive and personalized attraction experiences. Today, we’ve found a sign that Disney is working towards a SURPRISING attraction concept — one that interacts with a personal toy YOU’RE holding.

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Could DRONES be the Future of Nighttime Entertainment at Disney Parks?!

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We love a good Disney nighttime spectacular. Who doesn’t?

Harmonious in EPCOT

Every time we get to see a new nighttime show in the Disney parks, we tend to be wowed by the technological advancements they’ve implemented. Did you ever imagine you would see Cinderella Castle transform the way it does thanks to projection mapping on Happily Ever After (R.I.P.)? Now, Disney will be lighting up the sky in a NEW way at the end of your park day.

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