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Guests visiting Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California, and at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, will be able to wander the lively marketplace of Black Spire Outpost and encounter a robust collection of merchant shops and stalls filled with authentic Star Wars creations. (Richard Harbaugh/Disney Parks)

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California, lights up with galactic fanfare, May 29, 2019, as (l-r) Star Wars creator George Lucas, actors Billy Dee Williams, Mark Hamill, Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO Bob Iger and actor Harrison Ford celebrate the opening Disney’s largest single-themed land expansion ever. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens May 31, 2019, at Disneyland Resort in California and Aug. 29, 2019, at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. (Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort)

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We’re just under three months away from the D23 Expo 2019 in Anaheim, where we will be unveiling more of our transformative plans for Epcot®. To whet your appetite, here are three things to look forward to.

• The park’s core reimagined: You’ve already heard about the transformation taking place just inside the park’s entrance, where we will be enhancing the area with lush green spaces and classic touches. At the Expo, we’ll share more about what’s coming to the core of the park on the opposite side of Spaceship Earth. New areas will be flanking the iconic attraction, and we can’t wait to share the details with you.
• A new – but classic – look to match our offerings: Longtime fans of Epcot are familiar with the pavilion icons, like the ones you see here for Imagination!, The Land and The Seas with Nemo & Friends. With new experiences like the previously announced play-themed pavilion joining these Epcot staples, don’t you think we need some new icons to match? More will be revealed at the Expo!

• More about what makes Epcot, Epcot – Epcot is special for a lot of reasons – as one of Walt’s final projects, as an exclusive part of the Walt Disney World® Resort, and as home to millions of memories from generations of Guests. As we charge ahead with the park’s evolution, the architects of Epcot’s future are working to preserve all the elements that make this park so special while also evolving it to be more Disney, more family, more relevant and more timeless. At the Expo, you’ll hear more about experiences that are uniquely Epcot – for example, the updated films coming to Future World and World Showcase, as well as new dining experiences being added to the menu of ‘the foodie park.

Well, there you go – three things to tide you over in the three months leading up to the D23 Expo.

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 you to live their own Star Wars adventure.

You will be transported to a galaxy far, far away in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, on a journey to Batuu, the newest location in a story that began in 1977 with the first Star Wars film. They will become part of the story as they sample galactic food and beverages, enter an intriguing collection of merchant shops and take the controls of the most famous ship in the galaxy aboard Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run.

Scott Trowbridge, Portfolio Creative Executive at Walt Disney Imagineering gives us a peek inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland® Park.

You can live your own Star Wars adventure when the epic new land opens May 31 at Disneyland Park in California and Aug. 29 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® in Florida.*

*Reservations required to visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge from May 31 to June 23 at Disneyland park in California. Theme parks, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and its experiences are subject to capacity.

Make sure t tune in here for the live stream of Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge dedication ceremony from Disneyland.

Wednesday 5/29 @ 11:20 pm ET, 8:20 PT

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFlzXfQb-UQLike

There will be so much for you to see and do (and eat and drink!) at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge when it opens at the Disneyland® Resort on May 31, 2019!

From fueling up with savory grilled meat at Ronto Roasters to quenching their thirst after a successful mission with Blue or Green Milk from the Milk Stand, or just grabbing a quick snack from Kat Saka’s Kettle, your taste buds will thank them for an unforgettable visit to Black Spire Outpost.

Disney Ambassador Justin Rapp gives us more information on culinary adventures at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in this “Know Before You Go.”

Get ready to splash into summer with H2O Glow Nights at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon® Water Park. This exciting glow party has returned once again to the water park, bringing even more flashy, splashy, glow-in-the-dark fun!

During Disney H2O Glow Nights, the park transforms into an electric celebration overflowing with splash-tastic surprises like a DJ dance party, shorter wait times for popular waterslides, and an array of fun Toy Story-themed experiences. Guests can even enjoy character greetings with Buzz Lightyear, Woody, and Jessie. And of course, no party would be complete without the FOOD! This year’s menu is bigger and better than ever, featuring a variety of colorful and refreshing beverages as well as a few delicious dishes to munch on. There will even be a special adults-only area at The Wharf where adult partygoers can enjoy live entertainment as well as a full bar with refreshing libations available for purchase.

To help you find all of these yummy items throughout the park, I’ve put together an official Foodie Guide that will give you all of the details!

• FOOD
  • Western Beef Brisket, Available at Leaning Palms – Beef brisket, fingerling potatoes, and baby carrots topped with pico de gallo and micro greens
  • Pork Kabob, Available at Leaning Palms – Jicama slaw, kumquat preserves, pineapple, and watermelon topped with micro greens
  • Chick Kabob, Available at Leaning Palms – Mojo chicken, jicama slaw, kumquat preserves, pineapple, and watermelon topped with micro greens
  • Surfs Up Chicken Noodle Salad, Available at Leaning Palms, Typhoon Tilly’s, Snack Shack – Bulgogi chicken, noodle slaw, and lettuce topped with sesame seeds
  • Fish Out of Water, Available at Leaning Palms – Baked cod, coconut rice, and baby bok choy topped with lemon butter and micro greens
  • Cheese Party Platter, Available at Leaning Palms, Typhoon Tilly’s – Port Salude, smoked cheddar, fontina cheese, smoked gouda, grapes, and crackers
  • Bathtub Party Sundae, Available at Happy Landings – Vanilla ice cream, confetti cake, whipped cream, and chocolate rubber ducks topped with sprinkles and served in a novelty bathtub dish

• Woody’s Rootin’ Tootin’ Milkshake, Available at Leaning Palms – Cotton candy milkshake served in a novelty Woody Boot and topped with whipped cream, edible glitter, and a gummy worm
• Pineapple Soft-serve with Blue Raspberry, Available at Typhoon Tilly’s and Snack Shack – Pineapple soft-serve with blue raspberry slushy

BEVERAGES

• The Glowing Unicorn (Non-alcoholic), Available at Leaning Palms –Non-alcoholic violet colada  with a glow cube, rainbow whipped cream, edible shimmer glitter, and a twist candy lollipop
• Tropical Flash Lemonade (Non-alcoholic), Available at Leaning Palms – Tropical smoothie mix with Odwalla Lemonade and a glow cube
• Glow Fusion Punch (Alcoholic), Available at Leaning Palms – Vodka and fruit-based liqueur with grenadine and pineapple juice topped with rainbow popping pearls
• Green Glowrita (Alcoholic), Available at Leaning Palms – Tequila, Granny Smith Apple syrup, and sour mix topped with blueberry popping pearls
• Strawberry Glow Lemonade (Non-alcoholic), Available at Leaning Palms and High and Dry – Strawberry smoothie mix with Odwalla Lemonade and a glow cube
• Buzz Blaster (Non-alcoholic), Available at Leaning Palms – Sprite and green apple popping pearls served with a Buzz Lightyear glow clip
• Galactic Lemonade (Alcoholic), Available at Let’s Go Slurpin’ and Fred’s Dive Bar – Blueberry vodka, blue curaçao, Odwalla Lemonade, and pomegranate juice topped with Sprite and a glow cube
• Party Time Tea (Alcoholic), Available at Let’s Go Slurpin’ – Tennessee whiskey, sweet tea, and lemonade with a glow cube
• Dream Disco Float (Alcoholic), Available at Happy Landings – Hard orange soda, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream and edible glitter
• Adult Root Beer Disco Float (Alcoholic), Available at Happy Landings – Hard root beer, vanilla ice cream, whipped cream, and edible glitter
• Elysian DayGlow IPA Draft (Alcoholic), Available at High and Dry
• Brut de Peche Champagne (Alcoholic), Available at Fred’s Dive Bar – Served in a LED Champagne

NOVELTY ITEMS

• Light-up Popcorn Bucket – Main Change Popcorn Cart
• H2O Glow Nights Light-up Souvenir Cup – Various Locations throughout the Park
• Alien Light-up Souvenir Cup – Various Locations throughout the Park
• Light-up Champagne Glass – Various Locations throughout the Park
• Glow Cubes – Various Locations throughout the Park
• Buzz Lightyear Glow Clip – Leaning Palms
• Woody Boot – Leaning Palms
• Bathtub Party Sundae – Happy Landings

EXCLUSIVE EVENT MERCHANDISE

• H2O Glow Nights Tumbler
• H2O Glow Nights T-Shirt

H2O Glow Nights occurs on select nights starting May 30 through August 24, 2019, at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon from 8-11 p.m. Tickets are $59 per person plus tax for adults and $54 per person plus tax for children ages 3 to 9, when purchased in advance. On the days of the event, the ticket price will be $69 per person plus tax for adults and $64 per person plus tax for children. Tickets are not required for children under age 3.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Walt Disney World Resort website!

There’s a deal at Disney waiting for teachers when school is out for summer!

Between May 27 and September 3, educators — that includes everyone from administrators to college professors to daycare workers — will be eligible for a special room rate at seven of the Disney Springs resort area hotels at Walt Disney World in Orlando.

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An adorable service dog named Henry just had had the most epic Walt Disney World photo shoot, and we’re in love.

The 2-year-old Golden Retriever took the trip with his handler, Jessica Paulsen, to help with his training.

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