Tag: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
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O Rainy Night – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1012 (#483)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! It’s been a rainy evening in Southern California as the geeks come together for a Christmas Eve eve episode. This week, there is a lot to talk about from the world of Star Wars. This includes Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, Star Tours: The Adventures Continue, and Star Wars: Rise…
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Virtual Queue to be Utilized for Disneyland’s Rise of the Resistance
Earlier this month when Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance opened Disney’s Hollywood Studios used a virtual queue for guests wishing to ride the new attraction. With it, guests can utilize the My Disney Experience app to get a boarding group for the attraction. With the opening of the attraction at the Disneyland Resort less…
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The Square Where it Happened – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1010 (#481)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a lot of spirited conversation going on. First off, the geeks discuss the Candlelight Processional at Disneyland with Lin-Manuel Miranda. In Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, new droids have arrived. The geeks talk about the process of building the world at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge…
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Sunday Recap Report – Waiting in the Rain for Candlelight
Welcome back to another ‘Sunday Recap Report!’ The day started off partly cloudy and cool at the Disneyland Resort. This weekend was also Candlelight, so we definitely hoped for good weather. I got to Disneyland around 11:45am, took some photos, and started scoping out a spot for Candlelight. I found a few spots, but I…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Honored with 7 Awards for Attraction, Merchandise and More
Opening Dec. 5, 2019 at Walt Disney World Resort and Jan. 17, 2020 at Disneyland Resort, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will put guests in the middle of a climactic battle between the First Order and the Resistance in one of the most ambitious and advanced attractions undertaken by Walt Disney Imagineering. Designed and built…
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Resistance Rising – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! This week is an exciting week for Disney and geek news! Things start out with the opening of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at the Walt Disney World Resort. This new attraction allows guests to be immersed in the midst of Star Wars like never before. That isn’t the…
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Virtual Queue Introduced for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Walt Disney World
This week Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort. This new attraction, a family-friendly E-ticket attraction, immerses guests into the middle of the Star Wars adventure like nothing has ever done before. Billed as one of the most ambitious projects Disney has ever tackled in…
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New Soda Droids in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland
New droids have arrived on Batuu. The droids that were found throughout Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge with beverage vendors in several locations around Black aspire Outpost. The droids were aboard beverage carts that were branded to specific Coca-Cola products in a way that kept the Star Wars themes. The products represented were Coca-Cola, Sprite, and…
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A Look at the Different Parts of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is now open at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The new attraction is an immediate hit with guests at the Walt Disney World Resort. On opening day, the virtual queue was full for the day just a couple hours after the park opened (and the park…
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Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Dedicated at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance was dedicated tonight at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. With the help of Resistance fighters, Disney Parks, Products, and Experience Chairman Bob Chapek led a ceremony dedicating this new attraction “that can only be described as epic.” The ceremony began with Resistance fighters preparing to take new recruits aboard a transport…
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Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance to Give Guests a Galactic Experience Like Never Before!
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will be officially open to the galaxy on December 5, 2019 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Starting January 17, 2020 guests will be able to experience the attraction at Disneyland as well in California. With the opening of this attraction at Walt Disney World, there are a lot of details…
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Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser to Arrive at Walt Disney World Resort in 2021
In 2021, Star Wars fans will be able to board the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser for an experience that will take them to a galaxy far, far away. This immersive experience will offer guests the chance to live in the world of Star Wars during the course of their two-night cruise-style itinerary. Throughout this cruise,…
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Walt Disney World to Stream Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Dedication Ceremony From Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
On Wednesday, December 4, the dedication ceremony for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance be held. When it happens, Walt Disney World will be livestreaming the event. The event will bring celebrities, entertainment, and a new look at the attraction throughout the course of the livestream. This special livestream will take place on Wednesday at…
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VIDEO: Volunteer Family of the Year Experiences Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is less than a week away from opening at the Walt Disney World Resort. This week, however, five families were given the opportunity to experience it. The families were the Volunteer Family of the Year found by The Walt Disney Company and Points of Light through Good Morning America.…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Theme Earns John Williams a GRAMMY Nomination
There is nothing more Star Wars than the music of John Williams. It is just as important as Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Obi-Wan Kenobi, or Darth Vader. When Disney Parks decided to create a new land (two of them even!) based on a galaxy far, far away it made complete sense that John Williams would…
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IAAPA Recognizes Disney Parks with Four Brass Ring Awards
It’s been an amazing time for Disney! As the year comes to a close, many theme park organizations start to reflect on the year that is behind us and recognize the top performers in each category! This week, IAAPA, The International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions handed out some pretty incredible awards for incredible…
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Walt Disney World Resort Brings the Adventure of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to Air Travelers at Orlando International Airport
New out-of-this-world installations immerse airport guests in stunning visuals inspired by the new land inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios ORLANDO, Fla. (Nov. 16, 2019) – The Force is strong today throughout Orlando International Airport with the debut of new décor that helps travelers feel as if they’ve stepped into Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the new 14-acre…
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Thanks for Change – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1005 (#476)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week the geeks start with a recap of their Halloween adventures. Then they pivot and talk about their expectations for Frozen 2, which now has tickets for sale! Over at Disneyland, more details have come out about the entertainment being offered during Holidays at the Disneyland Resort.…
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Walt Disney World Adds Third Super Zoom Magic Shot
The Walt Disney World Resort has launched its third Super Zoom Magic Shot. These shots zoom in and out on iconic Walt Disney World Resort locations and the guests standing within the shot. They can be acquired through Disney Photopass, Memory Maker, or Memory Maker One Day. The Super Zoom Magic Shots will be included…
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Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Renames Menu Items
This week, Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo unveiled a new look for their menu. The menu items have been renamed to blend the lines of fantasy and reality. To guests who may have been traveling on-planet for the first time, the former menu was a bit daunting. The new menu aims to make everyone…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Creates 15,000 New Jobs
The Force is strong with Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, at least when it comes to job creation. Since construction on the new land began in 2016 at both the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts, Disney revealed that nearly 15,500 jobs have been created. This includes both permanent and temporary positions. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge…
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New Plant-Based Options Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Resort
Starting this week, guests at the Disneyland Resort can find even more tasty eats inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Whether you have a plant-based diet or simply want something to snack on inside Oga’s Cantina, the menu that launches on October 16 is sure to please all audiences! Oga’s Cantina Inside Oga’s Cantina, you can…
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – A Tale of Two Lands
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is now open at both the Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts. In each case, this land represents a massive expansion for its respective parks. The land is built around the Black Spire Outpost along with the Resistance encampment just outside of town. When guests visit, they can find themselves face…
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Freeform Gives Viewers A Sneak Peek of ‘Rise of the Resistance’ Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Over the weekend, Freeform gave viewers a sneak peek at the new ‘Rise of the Resistance’ attraction in a television special called ‘Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Adventure Awaits.’ The attraction is coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on December 5 and Disneyland on January 17. It is being billed as…