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DFB Video: Six Things Disney Has to Improve Before Opening Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

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Hi, there! We’re back with another DFB Video today, and we’re looking towards the future as we share six things Disney has to improve before opening Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge!

Let’s Talk Transportation… and more!

2019 is fast approaching, and the year — for Disney and Star Wars fans — is highly anticipated, since it’s the year that Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will open in Disneyland (summer) and Disney World (fall). The crowds that Galaxy’s Edge will bring to the parks are anticipated to be unprecedented, and there are some issues we think Disney will need to address (and, indeed, in some ways already are) before the land opens. So join in the discussion after checking out our latest DFB YouTube video! [Read more…]

Disney World Star Wars Update: Galaxy’s Edge Construction, Merchandise, and Tatooine Traders Addition

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With only three weeks left in 2018 we are getting closer and closer to the opening date of Disney World’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Land in the fall of 2019. Now, it looks like Disney is getting just as excited as we are because we spotted the previously seen  Galaxy’s Edge merchandise in a more permanent location in Hollywood Studios! While we were in the park we also checked on the progress of the construction of the new land as well as renovations at Tatooine Traders.

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge T-Shirt

Take a close look at the shirt — can you see the Millennium Falcon on there between “Landing” and “2019”? That’s a cool and subtle nod to the new ride, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run.

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Disney Shares Ground View of Millennium Falcon in Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

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Last week we shared a birds-eye view of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland, where construction of the Millennium Falcon appears to have reached completion. And now, we have a from-the-ground perspective to share thanks to @DisneyParks on Twitter!

©Disney from @DisneyParks on Twitter

Isn’t she something? [Read more…]

Millennium Falcon Has LANDED at Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge!

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YOU will get to take control of the Millennium Falcon in one of three unique flight crew roles when the attraction, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run opens in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in both Disneyland and Disney World in 2019. And in Disneyland (where Galaxy’s Edge will open next summer prior to the fall opening in Disney World’s Hollywood Studios), they are one MAJOR step closer to this new experience… because construction of the Millennium Falcon is now complete!

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Construction in Disneyland ©heliguy

These incredible photos are used with permission from @heliguy on Instagram. You’ll see the entire land pictured above.

He also shared this closer image of the ship that made the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs right there in the center! [Read more…]

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge!

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We received information on both attractions coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge today at the D23 Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse event! Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products Chairman Bob Chapek revealed the name for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and the ride that will put you on a Resistance Troop Transport…

Star Wars Rise of the Resistance

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance has been revealed as the name of the attraction that will place guests right in the middle of “an epic battle between the Resistance and the First Order.” [Read more…]

Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Will Let You Take Control in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge!

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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

is set to open in Disneyland in the summer of 2019 and in Disney World’s Hollywood Studios in late fall of 2019. It’s getting closer every day… and now we have more information to share — thanks to today’s D23 Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse event — about the land’s highly anticipated Millennium Falcon attraction… including the name!

Mellinium Falcon: Smugglers Run

Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run will allow guests who have traveled all the way to the planet of Batuu to take control of the Millennium Falcon in one of three unique flight crew roles. [Read more…]

Take A Closer Look at the Star Wars Hotel Coming to Walt Disney World!

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There was SO MUCH NEWS coming out of the D23 Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse event that took place this morning that we thought we’d dive into a few individual topics, including one we’re especially excited about: the Star Wars Resort coming to Walt Disney World!

Star Wars Resort Concept Art

More concept art was revealed by a presentation from Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products Chairman Bob Chapek for what is to be a completely immersive and unique experience, which will place guests directly into a starship “that comes alive with characters and stories that unfold all around them during their voyage through the galaxy.” [Read more…]

NEWS! New Disney Parks Spectaculars, Attractions and Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Updates and MUCH MORE from D23 Destination D!

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As we continue to celebrate the past 90 years with Mickey Mouse, we also look forward to all the upcoming adventures the Disney Parks have to offer! And today while we’re LIVE at the D23 Destination D: Celebrating Mickey Mouse event with Disney Parks, Experiences and Consumer Products Chairman Bob Chapek, we have news about more Disney magic on the way to Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort!

Destination D 2018

Let’s start with something HUGE coming to BOTH Walt Disney World and Disneyland, and let’s waste no time!!

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

will open in Disneyland in the summer of 2019 and Disney World’s Hollywood Studios in late fall 2019. And we now know the names of possibly the two most highly anticipated attractions in Disney’s history! [Read more…]

What’s New in Disney World’s Hollywood Studios: 11-4-18

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Our latest trip to Hollywood Studios was packed with updates! The park is starting to get ready for the holidays and the arrival of the Flurry of Fun (that starts this week!) with lights and merch all over, progress continues on Stars Wars construction and refurbishments and they are ready to open a new car entrance! We’ve collected all of the updates for you!

It’s Beginning to Look a lot Like Christmas in Hollywood Studios!

Like we said, the holidays are here in Hollywood Studios! In addition to a lot of holiday merch we spotted lights going up as well as decor. [Read more…]

New Details Revealed for Millennium Falcon Attraction Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

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Are you more than ready to board the Millennium Falcon at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge? Though you’ll have to wait a little while longer for when this new land opens in Disneyland next summer and Hollywood Studios in late fall 2019, more details have been revealed regarding what we can expect from the highly anticipated Millennium Falcon attraction!

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Concept Art

CinemaBlend.com has shared information from the special features on select versions of the Blu-Ray of Solo: A Star Wars Story. In the extra features, Walt Disney Imagineering Creative Executive Scott Trowbridge shares some really fun scoop regarding how your time on the Millennium Falcon will directly affect your further adventures in the land! [Read more…]

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