Tag: Star Wars
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Star Wars Celebration 2022 Dates Moved Up to May
The dates for the 2022 Star Wars Celebration have been moved from August to May. Today, StarWars.com announced that Star Wars Celebration will be taking place from May 26 – 29, 2022. For those with tickets already who wish to still attend Star Wars Celebration, their order will be automatically transferred to the new date.…
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Returning, Opening, and Reopening – DISNEY Reporter
Welcome to the DISNEY Reporter! Each week we share the top five headlines from Disney and geek news! This week, it is all Disney! This comes as things return, open, and reopen in the parks! First off, at the Disneyland Resort, Disney’s Paradise Pier will be reopening on July 15th! This comes on the same…
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Back to Disneyland & Back to Star Wars! – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1131 (#554)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week we are excited to geek out with you about the reopening of Disneyland and a whole lot of Star Wars! This includes the GEEKS experience at the reopening of Disneyland, Snow White’s Enchanted Wish, eating at Cafe Orleans, and a raccoon. It’s also Star Wars Day and the GEEKS…
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Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser to Launch in 2022
In 2022, guests will be able to make the jump into hyperspace and visit a galaxy far, far away. Disney has announced that Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will be launching in 2022. This experience will include two nights aboard the Halcyon Starcruiser. While aboard they will be completely immersed in the world of Star Wars.…
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The Art of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Book Review by Mr. DAPs
The Art of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is a new book by Amy Ratcliffe that goes into great detail about the magic inside of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at both Disneyland and Disney’s California Adventure. It goes into some of the details and behind-the-scenes creative thinking for the land for things that guests can experience…
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Disney+ Celebrating May the 4th With Star Wars: The Bad Batch Premiere, Star Wars Simpsons Short, and More!
Star Wars Vehicle Flythroughs, Star Wars Biomes, a Star Wars Fan Art Takeover and New Star Wars-themed Short from “The Simpsons” Among New Content Celebrating Star Wars Day BURBANK, Calif. (May 3, 2021) – On May the 4th, otherwise known as Star Wars Day, Disney+ will release a brand-new original Star Wars series, “Star Wars: The Bad Batch;” a first-of-its-kind Star Wars-themed short from “The Simpsons;” and multiple themed cinematic experiences…
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LEGO Darth Vader Appears at Downtown Disney District Ahead of May the 4th
A life-size LEGO Darth Vader has appeared in Downtown Disney District in front of the LEGO Store. DAPS MAGIC team member Murray visited Downtown Disney District on Monday night and found him ahead of coverage for the magical moment celebrating the reopening of Disneyland. The figure, made of LEGOs, comes ahead of a special day…
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Price Goes Up For Savi’s Workshop Lightsaber Experience at Walt Disney World Resort
The experience of building a lightsaber at Savi’s Workshop in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has just become a little more expensive. According to the Walt Disney World Resort website, the experience is now $219.99 plus tax. This is $20 more expensive than its original price. The new price can be found…
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Details Released About What’s Next For Star Wars: The High Republic
Since Star Wars: The High Republic came out earlier this year, Star Wars fans have gotten to explore a different part of the history of the galaxy far, far away. The stories of Star Wars: The High Republic take place hundreds of years before the events of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. This week, Star…
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Disneyland Resort Releases Reopening Information on Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
When Disneyland reopens on April 30th, guests will again get to experience many magical and classic attractions. They will also get to experience some newer ones, including Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. This attraction had only been open a short time before the parks closed in March 2020 and many Disney fans are eager…
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Easter Eggs at Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree – DAPS From the Past
Happy Easter! A few years ago Big Thunder Ranch Jamboree was the place to be for some special offerings at Disneyland throughout the year. In the spring, it was a great time to see some characters, entertainment, food, and Easter eggs! These eggs were specially decorated by Disney artists and were themed to various Disney,…
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A Time to Expand and a Time to Dream – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1126 (#549)
Welcome to GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a LOT of ground to cover as there was a lot of news! Join Mr. DAPs and Caitie as they geek out about all that is going on, mainly from the world of Disney… but also from beyond. This week on the show the geeks will talk…
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New Trailer Released for Star Wars: The Bad Batch Ahead of May 4th Disney+ Arrival!
A new trailer and key art has been released for Star Wars: The Bad Batch today. This comes ahead of its exclusive debut on Disney+ on May 4th. The premiere will be 70 minutes long. After that, new episodes will be released on Fridays starting on May 7th. Check out the new trailer and art…
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Obi-Wan Kenobi Series Cast Announced Ahead of Starting Shooting in April
Today Disney+ announced that Obi-Wan Kenobi, a special event series, will begin shooting in April! Along with the announcement that shooting will begin next month, the cast was also revealed. That cast is led by Ewan McGregor who is returning to his Star Wars role as Obi-Wan Kenobi. Hayden Christensen will also be returning to the Star Wars…
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Disney CEO Affirms Kathleen Kennedy’s Continued Role Leading Lucasfilm
During a question and answer portion of the Disney Shareholder Meeting this week, Disney CEO Bob Chapek was asked if Kathleen Kennedy should be fired and replaced with someone like Jon Favreau or Dave Filoni. Chapek was quite direct in his response that Kennedy wasn’t going anywhere. Chapek said, “We’ve been absolutely thrilled that we…
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Celebrate May the 4th With Star Wars: The Bad Batch on Disney+
There is one more reason to celebrate May the 4th this year. Star Wars: The Bad Batch will be arriving on Disney+ on this day. This show is the next animated series in the Star Wars universe and follows the adventures of the elite and experimental troopers of Clone Force 99. First seen in Star Wars:…
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Bantha Blue Butter Sandwich Cookies – Star Wars: Galactic Baking Cookbook – GEEK EATS Recipe
A new cookbook is on the way to a kitchen near you from a galaxy far, far away. Star Wars: Galactic Baking is a new cookbook that is filled with recipes inspired by the planets found in the Star Wars stories. This new cookbook includes recipes for things like Mustafarian Molten Lava Cakes, Cloud City Marshmallows, Life Day…
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Lucasfilm Games Announces Star Wars: Hunters Game Arriving Later This Year!
Lucasfilm Games has announced a new competitive arena combat game that is coming to Nintendo Switch in 2021 called Star Wars: Hunters. Players will be able to compete in a galactic arena with a roaring cloud cheering them on in this new Star Wars game. It will include all-new characters and Star Wars-inspired locations. The announcement came…
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Magic’s Coming – GEEKS CORNER – Episode 1120 (#543)
Welcome to another episode of GEEKS CORNER! This week, there is a lot of ground to cover! Things start off with a discussion about the preview for Disneyland Resort Legacy Passholder of Star Wars Trading Post. Things then move into a discussion about the new Chevrolet Volt EV and EUV. After discussing the magic of…
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Disneyland Resort Legacy Passholders Get Preview of Star Wars Trading Post at Former Rainforest Cafe
Disneyland Resort Legacy Passholders, or otherwise known as Annual Passholders when Disneyland closed last year, were given a preview of the new location for Star Wars Trading Post in Downtown Disney District starting on Tuesday. Up until recently, Star Wars Trading Post was found in what was known as WonderGround Gallery. However, it has been…
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Star Wars: The High Republic: Into the Dark – Book Review by Mr. DAPs
200 years before the events of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace occurred was the age of the High Republic. This was an era where the Jedi worked with the Republic to maintain peace and order in the galaxy. The republic was a beacon for good and the helped to shine that light into the darkness. This…
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Mondo and Disney Release Solo: A Star Wars Story Vinyl
Mondo has partnered with Walt Disney Records to release a new vinyl release of the Solo: A Star Wars Story soundtrack. The two-disc vinyl release of John Powell’s score also includes new artwork by César Moreno. It is pressed on 2 180 Gram “Hyper Space” color vinyl records. Solo: A Star Wars Story is the…
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Gina Carano No Longer in Star Wars Universe
Gina Carano, who has been portraying Cara Dune in The Mandalorian, is no longer associated with Star Wars. Gizmodo is reporting that she has no future to be had with Star Wars after multiple offensive social media posts. A statement released to io9 by Lucasfilm said, “Gina Carano is not currently employed by Lucasfilm and there are no plans for…
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Progress Continues On Star Wars Trading Post Ahead of February 19th Opening at the Downtown Disney District
Progress continues to be made on the new Star Wars Trading Post ahead of its Downtown Disney District opening on February 19th. This week, more camouflage, satellite dishes, and other equipment appeared on what was formerly the Rainforest Cafe. Rey’s speeder also was placed out in front of the post this week. Star Wars Trading…