Tag: Star Wars
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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…
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Here are Disney’s Golden Globe Nominations
The Golden Globe nominations have been announced for the 2021 awards and The Walt Disney Company earned 25 total nominations. Hulu led the nominations for Disney with 10 nominations. The nominations were revealed by the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. Take a look at all 25 nominations for The Walt Disney Company below. The Great (Hulu)—three nominations…
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Golden Globe Nomination for Best TV Drama Given to Season Two of The Mandalorian
The Mandalorian completed its second season on Disney+ in December and continues to be a fan favorite for Star Wars fans. Today, it was announced that it is also a favorite of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. The show was nominated for Best Television Series (Drama) in the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards. The second season…
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Amazon Kids+ Adds Star Wars and Frozen Voice Skills
Amazon Kids+ has added more Disney-themed voice skills to its compatible Echo devices. Today it was announced that the two new voice skills are Star Wars: C-3PO Translates and Frozen Sing! For Star Wars fans, simply say “Alexa, open C-3P0 Translates!” This will have C-3P0 and SD-89 help teach alien languages from the Star Wars galaxy. Key phrases…
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Downtown Disney Announces Opening Date for New Star Wars Trading Post Location and Preview for Legacy Passholders
Downtown Disney has just announced the opening for the new Star Wars Trading Post shop in the old Rainforest Cafe location. February 19 will be the opening for this new location, but it has already been taking shape with decor on the outside. The style will be a jungle themed Resistance base. Disneyland has also…
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The High Republic: Light of the Jedi- Book Review by Mr. DAPs
A new era for Star Wars has been kicked off. This era comes to fans in literary form through a series called Star Wars: The High Republic. The first book in the series is The High Republic: Light of the Jedi. Taking place two centuries before the events of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace, Light of the Jedi…
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U.S. Postal Service Announces Star Wars Droids Stamps
“These are the droids you are looking for” might soon be heard in post offices around the country. It was announced yesterday by the U.S. Postal Service that a new line of Star Wars stamps will be released. These stamps will celebrate the droids of Star Wars. The stamps were designed by Greg Breeding with William Gicker…
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New Biography on Skywalker Family Announced
Perhaps the most well-known family name in the Star Wars galaxy, the Skywalker family name is full of tragedy and triumph. Throughout the Skywalker Saga, generations of the Skywalker family found themselves locked in a battle between the light and the dark side of the Force. A new book, Skywalker: A Family at War, takes a…