Pop/rock band the Jonas Brothers visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Thursday, Aug.8, 2019. (From L to R) Nick Jonas, Joe Jonas and Kevin Jonas took a break from their world tour to experience the new land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios that opens to guests Aug. 29. (David Roark, photographer)
Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Parties will return to Magic Kingdom Park on August 16 – and this year, guests will receive the “treat” of the brand-new “Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular” fireworks show.
With just days to go until the big reveal, Disney Parks Live Entertainment has been putting the finishing touches on the spectacular – and our cameras were on-hand to grab a first look.
In “Disney’s Not So Spooky Spectacular,” Jack Skellington from “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas” serves as host and has come to tell a “not-so-scary” story about how anything can happen on Halloween night. His ghost dog, Zero, flies off carrying everyone along on a trick-or-treating adventure, where four friends – Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy – find themselves drawn into a mysterious haunted house. Their journey takes them from one room of the house to another, encountering dancing skeletons, waltzing ghosts and a whole series of troublemaking Disney villains. The show will also include state-of-the-art projections and lasers, plus lighting and dazzling fireworks that will fill the sky above Magic Kingdom Park.
If you are planning to visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios beginning Aug. 29, 2019, you can now make reservations for several galactic experiences.
Whether it’s customizing their own legendary lightsaber, building a droid at Black Spire Outpost’s industrial depot or hanging out at Oga’s Cantina, there’s much to explore as Guests become part of the Star Wars story.
Craft a Lightsaber at Savi’s Workshop – Constructing a lightsaber is a rite of passage in the life of a Jedi, as this elegant weapon from a more civilized age is attuned to its wielder through the Force. Inside Savi’s Workshop, you will feel the presence of the Force as they craft their own lightsabers, customizing them with various hilts, accessories and the all-important kyber crystals.
For the Savi’s Workshop experience, there will be limited walk-up availability but reservations are highly recommended. A credit card deposit of $199 is required for each reservation. Cancellations can be made up to the day before without penalty; any no-shows will be charged the full price of the experience. Guests can also bring one guest to observe the experience.
Build a Droid Inside the Droid Depot – Droids can be some of the most loyal companions in the entire Star Wars galaxy, and now you can have the chance to build and customize their own astromech friends at the Droid Depot. Patrons pick pieces and parts off a conveyor belt to construct one of two core models (R-series or BB-series), which can then interact with elements throughout Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
At Droid Depot, reservations are highly recommended and there will be limited walk-up availability. Cancellations can be made up to the day before without penalty; any no-shows will be charged the full price of the experience. Guests may also bring one person along for the build experience.
Hang Out at Oga’s Cantina – Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is the notorious watering hole where smugglers, bounty hunters, and weary travelers of all ages can come partake in some out-of-this-world refreshments. To make trip planning easier, Oga’s Cantina will follow the 180-day reservation process currently offered for restaurants and experiences requiring reservations. While there will be limited walk-up availability, reservations are highly recommended. And like our other experiences, cancellations can be made up to the day before without penalty; however, any no-shows will be charged.
Reservations for the experiences above can now be made through My Disney Experience app or on Disneyworld.com. Reservations will be available for dates up to 180 days out.
*Reservations for the above experiences in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge are highly recommended. Walk-up availability may be limited.
The newest Walt Disney World resort, Disney’s Riviera Resort, is currently under construction and is opening for guests to enjoy beginning Dec. 16, 2019.
Now is your chance to get a sneak peek at the crafting of Disney’s Riviera Resort in a new special. The Art of Inspiration is an exclusive first look into the creation of the newest Disney Vacation Club Resort. You can view this online, on-demand show now through Oct. 8, at ArtofRiviera.com.
As we know, Walt Disney was always interested in fellow artists – where they studied, who their influences were and how they brought their creations to life. In The Art of Inspiration, this great tradition of artistic inspiration and storytelling is revealed as you hear from Imagineers and artisans who helped develop the resort. They will share their influences including their love of Disney and European artistry, and just how they are making Disney’s Riviera Resort into a place that both inspires and feels like home.
In the special, you’ll also get a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the making of the Disney Skyliner. Coming fall 2019, Skyliner will connect Disney’s Riviera Resort to Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and other Walt Disney World Resorts.
By: Disney DestinationsAugust 8, 2019
The remote planet of Batuu is filled with new and exotic flavors from a galaxy far, far away. While exploring Black Spire Outpost inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland park, you will most likely come across the Milk Stand, serving local delicacies – Blue Milk and Green Milk.
Direct from Bubo Wamba Family Farms, Batuu’s legendary blue and green treats offer travelers an invigorating, refreshing drink. These frosty confections are delicious blends of exotic tastes and fruity accents.
Ever since Luke Skywalker sat down for a family meal in “Star Wars: A New Hope,” Star Wars fans have wanted the answer to a question four decades in the making: What does Blue Milk taste like? So, we set out and asked guests this burning question!
No trip to Batuu would be complete without tasting Blue (or Green) Milk.
Freeform will spend this September airing 30 Days of Disney, a whole month’s worth of Mouse House programming — from beloved animated classics to an inside look at the new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge theme park attraction.
From droids to porgs, you are guaranteed to come across an intriguing collection of authentic Star Wars creations during their visit to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park.
When you step foot in Black Spire Outpost, they’ll encounter unique merchant shops and stalls waiting to be discovered. Wander the lively marketplace in search of rare and fascinating creatures or stop by the antiquities shop to uncover mysterious galactic artifacts.
Check out the video below, which features a few of the shopping locations at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
At Droid Depot, your Clients are invited to construct their own astromech droids. Choose from either a BB-series or R-series as droid parts come and go on conveyor belts. Then, Guests place their finished droid in an activation station to bring them to life. Watch as the droid interacts with other astromech droids, as well as certain elements throughout Black Spire Outpost. In addition, Droid Depot offers pre-built droids, droid-inspired toys and apparel, and more. Reservations for Droid Depot now can be made in advance via Disneyland.com or the Disneyland app. A valid credit card number is required at the time of booking. Droid Depot may also accommodate walk-ins each day, subject to availability.
The Black Spire Outpost marketplace features vendors from across the galaxy. The Creature Stall houses some of the galaxy’s most unique (and cuddly) pets, while Black Spire Outfitters showcases the latest in galactically trendy apparel and accessories.* The Toydarian Toymaker stall is full of toys and games crafted by a Toydarian (the flying alien species was first seen in “Star Wars: The Phantom Menace”). And all tourists visiting Batuu will want to make a stop at Jewels of Bith, offering “trinkets to treasure” and other accessories.
Inside Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities, find a selection of rare and mysterious items for sale representing different eras of the Star Wars galaxy, including holocrons, ancient Jedi and Sith artifacts, lightsabers and more. Guests will also see Dok-Ondar at his desk checking his inventory and barking the occasional order at his assistants.
Guests can also show where their loyalties lie with the gear and accessories they pick up within the land. Resistance Supply is a “makeshift” location at the Resistance’s hidden command post, selling pins, badges, hats and other accessories. First Order Cargo, meanwhile, is located near the First Order TIE echelon ship, and offers pins, caps, gear, model ships and more.
All merchandise is subject to availability, while supplies last.
*Costumes may not be worn by guests 14 years of age or older. Appropriate Disney bounding – dressing in outfits inspired by favorite characters – is permitted.
While you’re strolling around Disney World on a hot day, debating which ride to check out next and munching one of these delicious foods you must try at Disney, chances are you’re not swatting away mosquitoes.
Disney will offer a discounted rate for its consumers if they subscribe to all three of its streaming services — Hulu, ESPN+ and the upcoming Disney+ — for $12.99 a month, CEO Bob Iger said during the company’s earnings call on Tuesday. The all-in-one bundle, which consists of the ad-supported version of Hulu, will be available on Nov. 12, the same day that Disney+ launches.
The beloved “Main Street Electrical Parade” is returning to Disneyland Park Aug. 2, 2019, to bring guests of multiple generations a sense of wonder, joy and – for some – warm nostalgia. The iconic parade will travel down Main Street, U.S.A., for a limited-time engagement, through Sept. 30.
“Main Street Electrical Parade” made its world debut at Disneyland June 17, 1972, and later appeared at Disney Parks around the world. This spectacular pageant of nighttime magic and imagination entertained guests at Disneyland until it “glowed away” on Nov. 25, 1996. Most recently, the dazzling after-dark parade ran for a limited-time at Disneyland in 2017, and prior to that, it illuminated Disney California Adventure Park from 2001-2010. Here’s a closer look at the legacy of the “Main Street Electrical Parade”, by the numbers.
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