Category: Parks
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New Holiday Festivities at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lead a Sleigh-Full of Enchantment During a Season of Joy at Walt Disney World Resort
New fireworks show joins the fun of Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party as Walt Disney World transforms into a winter wonderland beginning Nov. 8 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (June 3, 2019) – Starting Nov. 8, Walt Disney World Resort will unwrap the 2019 holiday season with very merry festivities across its theme parks, resorts and…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Fun Facts
From an authentic Star Wars cantina on the Outer Rim of the galaxy to exotic creatures, military encampments and daring missions aboard the Millennium Falcon, guests will find plenty of stories to explore as they live their own adventures inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The epic new lands open at Disneyland Park in California on…
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Star Wars 101: A Brief Introduction to a Galaxy Far, Far Away
The Star Wars saga was created by American filmmaker George Lucas and produced by Lucasfilm Ltd., the California-based entertainment company he founded in 1971. When Lucas retired in 2012, The Walt Disney Company acquired Lucasfilm and Disney continues to create stories about this galaxy far, far away. Star Wars encompasses 10 feature films (with an…
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Fireworks Over Batuu – A Magical Moment at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
There are so many bits of magic to be found when visiting Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. There are ships to be seen, characters to interact with, and food and merchandise offerings. Other than occasionally bearing the Mark Twain, while visiting Batuu one could completely forget that they are in Anaheim, CA. That is until about…
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Tips and Tricks For Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge To Make the Most of Your Reservation
So you’ve got your reservation for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. But, you’re not sure how to maximize your time and are a little concerned. After two trips to Batuu, here are some tips and tricks to get the most out of your visit. Making Your Way Through the Crowds First, checking in will not take…
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Pictorial: Opening Day For Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at the Disneyland Resort
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is now open at the Disneyland Resort! On Friday morning guests descended on the Disneyland Resort to visit this new land. It is the largest expansion of any Disney theme park. Shortly before 8:00 am, the first guests entered Black Spire Outpost. The following photo gallery is a look at Star…
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Creatures, Droids and Aliens – Both New and Familiar – Populate Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Star Wars is filled with memorable personalities that populate a dynamic galaxy – from space pirates to mystical proprietors, plus chatty droids and cuddly aliens. Some of those characters join the action at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the epic new lands opening May 31, 2019, at Disneyland Park in California and Aug. 29, 2019, at…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Has Successful Opening at the Disneyland Resort
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is now open at the Disneyland Resort. This morning thousands of fans descended on the resort to both visit the land and also purchase merchandise. Some spent the night waiting in line for merchandise. Others got up at the crack of dawn to be among the first to visit the largest…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Hidden Gems and Attention to Detail Create Authenticity in an Epic New Land
With more than four decades of films, television series, novels, comic books, video games and more, Star Wars has a deep history that has inspired generations of devoted fans. In creating Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Walt Disney Imagineers and Lucasfilm were driven to fulfill the dreams of anyone who ever imagined visiting this galaxy far,…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Invites Guests to Be Heroes of Their Own Adventures in Groundbreaking New ‘Living Land’
In Star Wars films, exotic locales function almost like characters unto themselves, setting the tone for the adventures to come. In the same way, exploring the 14-acre Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be an attraction experience all its own when the epic new land opens May 31, 2019, at Disneyland Park in California and Aug.…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Guide to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run is an anchor attraction inside the new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, opening May 31, 2019, at Disneyland Park in California and Aug. 29, 2019, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida.* It combines immersive storytelling with interactive gameplay to make guests the protagonists of their own Star Wars adventures in a way…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – 10 Must-Do Experiences Inside the New Land at Disneyland Park
At more than 14 acres, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is the largest single-themed land in Disney Parks history, packed with immersive storytelling that allows guests to live their own Star Wars adventures. With so much to take in when the land opens May 31, 2019, at Disneyland Park,* here are 10 “must-do” experiences for guests…
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A Fan Review of Millenium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run – Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Resort
As we inch closer towards the official opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, we just get more excited! After last night’s dedication of the land to Disneyland, we fully geeked out and enjoyed every moment. Of course, one of the biggest things that fans are looking forward to with the land is finally stepping into…
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Bob Iger, Mark Hamill, Billy Dee Williams, Harrison Ford, Chewbacca, and George Lucas Dedicate Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Resort
On Wednesday night Bob Iger was joined by Star Wars legend George Lucas for the dedication of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at the Disneyland Resort. The two were also joined by Billy Dee Williams, Mark Hamill, Chewbacca, and Han Solo during the course of the ceremony. All of them stood in front of the Millennium…
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Inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – An In-Depth Discussion About the Experience – DAPS MAGIC Reports
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has finally arrived. After years of anticipating and wondering what it would be like to have a Star Wars themed land inside of the Disney Theme Parks, we now know. Mr. DAPs and Caitie were able to visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge for a preview. They discuss their experience and takeaways…
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Check Out the Merchandise Being Offered at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
With the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, there will be quite a few new offerings in terms of merchandise. The merchandise that is being offered in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be “in world.” Basically, these would be things that people who live on Batuu or are visiting Black Spire Outpost could purchase in…
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CONTEST – Disneyland Paris Invites an Adventurer to Spend a Night in the Heart of Adventureland for the “Lion King and Jungle Festival”
For the first time since its opening, Disneyland Paris invites an adventurer to spend a night in the heart of the park to unlock the secrets of the “Lion King and Jungle Festival” Disneyland Paris had not yet delivered all its secrets … until now. On the occasion of the launch of its summer season “The…
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Disneyland Shares Information on Redeeming Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Reservations
The Disneyland Resort has begun sending an email out detailing how reservations for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be redeemed. The following was sent to people with reservations: We’re excited you’ll be joining us soon at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! Because you have a reservation, please take a moment and review what to bring, how…
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New Details Released for Disneyland Paris Expansion
While the start of major construction is expected by the end of the year, Disneyland Paris presents new details on its expansion project, which includes the establishment of a lake constituting the most important natural scene from Walt Disney Studios Park. Imagine a sparkling body of water, lakeside walks, beautifully landscaped shorelines, waterfront restaurants, and…
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Rainy Disney Day in May – DAPS Vlog
The rain rain rain came down down down at the Disneyland Resort on Sunday. It may have been Memorial Day weekend at the Disneyland Resort, but it felt more like Groundhog’s Day. The weather was quite volatile as the sky decided what it wanted to do. Mr. DAPs, Caitie, and Roger spent most of the…
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Lamplight Lounge Brunch Menu Elevates Food Offerings in the Disneyland Resort
A couple weeks ago, we informed you that Lamplight Lounge would be extending their hours to be open for Brunch. While Brunch is only offered on Saturdays and Sundays, we hope that it could expand to be a daily offering. Brunch hours officially started this last Saturday, May 25th. The menu can now be found…
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Eight Tips to ‘Know Before You Go’ to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Resort
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the highly-anticipated new lands coming to Disneyland Resort in California and Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, will invite guests to step into the Star Wars universe for the very first time and live their own Star Wars adventures. To help guests plan ahead and prepare for their visits to Star…
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Tokyo DisneySea to Get Even More Grand with Fantasy Springs Port Opening in 2022
As Disney parks continue to grow and change around the world, Tokyo is no stranger to expansion. Today it was announced that the newest port has a name! In 2022, be sure to visit Tokyo DisneySea to see the all-new Fantasy Springs Port! Earlier this week, Bob Iger was in Tokyo to celebrate the groundbreaking…
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Sunday Spotlight: Farley the Fiddler
Walk through Frontierland on a weekday and there is a good chance you will see a fiddle playing cowboy entertaining folks. The fiddler is Farley the Fiddler who has been performing at the Disneyland Resort for 40 years! His real name is Gary Francisco and after Monday, he will be retiring from his career at…