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BREAKING: Disney’s Wandering Droids Are BACK in Galaxy’s Edge

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A long-awaited feature is FINALLY at Galaxy’s Edge.

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

When Disney first announced the massive Star Wars lands that would come to be known as Galaxy’s Edge, the company promised a slew of interactive features that would help the lands completely immerse visitors inside the Star Wars galaxy. Unfortunately, and much to fans dismay, many of them weren’t present when the lands first opened. However, slowly but surely some of these elements are being integrated into Galaxy’s Edge, including one we saw just this weekend.

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FIRST LOOK: Disney’s New Invention Could Give You “Superpowers”

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We often dream about what it would be like to be Disney Imagineers.

Disney Imagineers riding Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Disney World

Being able to come up with the latest attractions, restaurants, lands, technology, and more is no doubt something to celebrate, but we love celebrating it from the fan side of things just as much! Imagineers are always looking to the future and creating the most innovative ways to bring Disney to life, and we had the lucky opportunity to see some of that new technology firsthand — come with us!

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Universal Files NEW Patent That Could Change Your ENTIRE Theme Park Experience

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One reason we love to look at newly filed patents is it gives us a sneak peek into what the theme park of the future might look like.

Universal Orlando

From new ride systems and ride mechanics to edible robots (yes, REALLY) to robots that could carry your stuff for you, the future technology of theme parks seems SO promising AND cool! Now, Universal has patented a new idea that could potentially change the way you navigate a theme park — all by wearing a wristband.

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Disney’s Star Wars Hotel Was a First of Its Kind. Was It Also a LAST of Its Kind?

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The Walt Disney Company has never shied away from ambitious projects.

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

Disneyland and Disney World, after all, have been building ambitious projects since the very beginning! Disney is also always at the forefront of technology, especially when it comes to ways to use that new technology for entertainment. Disney doesn’t always meet success with its massive undertakings, though. Take the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, which was one of the most unique experiences in the world, but also a project that ultimately failed.

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ALERT! Disney World Website Glitches, Hotel and Vacation Package Bookings UNAVAILABLE

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Disney World is known for having technical issues from time to time!

Yacht Club

We’ve seen our fair share of Mobile Order malfunctions, problems with the My Disney Experience app, or complete website crashes when things go on sale online. But today, we’ve got a BIG problem with the Disney World website!

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Disney Shares Behind the Scenes Details on Its NEW Wandering Droids

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One of the most popular things to do in Disney parks is meet characters.

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland

In Disneyland, character experiences are tons of fun. Although you do have some traditional meet-and-greets, you’ll find a lot of characters just roaming around, especially in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. On any given day, you might bump into Din Djarin and Grogu, Ahsoka, Hera and Chopper, and more. Well, our FAVORITE roaming characters in Batuu just happen to be those adorable new droids Disney Imagineers have been testing. Now, we’ve got even MORE details about them.

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Disney Imagineers Met With CEO Bob Iger To Discuss “Next Steps” for Adorable Wandering Droids

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Remember those adorable droids that basically took over the internet when they first emerged in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland?

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The wandering droids are being tested right now by Disney’s Imagineering department, and it looks like they might show up in even more parks in the future!

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One Airport Will Go PASSPORT FREE in 2024!

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Have you ever traveled internationally and had to wait for HOURS to get through customs clearance once you arrive at your destination?

Orlando International Airport

The long lines, the hassle, having to dig your passport out and present it — it can be a lot, especially if you’ve been on a red-eye flight and you’re jet lagged and exhausted from traveling all day. Well, one airport is about to make the entire process easier — right down to you being able to leave your passport at home.

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Disney Debuts New Tech To Make Every Guest Feel Welcome

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Disney has been experimenting with some exciting technology lately.

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At SXSW, we watched as a robot rabbit rollerbladed (and fell, then got back up!) and we talked to a real-life Tinker Bell in a tiny lantern! Hey Disney, an Alexa voice assistant, has started to debut in Disney World and Disneyland hotels. And, have you seen the new augmented reality headset that Apple and Disney are working together on? Recently, in an effort to make its parks more accessible, Disney debuted an exciting piece of technology at one of its theme parks.

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NEWS: The Disney World App Is STRUGGLING Today

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Technology has enhanced our lives in ways we probably haven’t even discovered yet. But, it can also be pretty inconvenient.

Does technology trip you up?

It’s not always magic, sunshine, and rainbows in Disney World — and apparently, that also applies to the Disney World website and app! If you’re having issues with Disney World tech — you’re not alone!

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