Category: Disney Star Wars Theme Park News

Here you will find news on Disney’s Star Wars theme park updates.

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Model to be Displayed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Lisa Dullard

The Disney Parks Blog has provided an update on various projects currently underway at Disney World, and that includes the recently named Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. If you were at the D23 Expo in Anaheim last month, you probably got a good look at the extensive model of the attraction. If you missed out, you’ll have a chance to see a portion of that model when it goes on display at Disney World this fall.

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The Star Wars Show | New The Last Jedi Images, The Star Wars Show Goes Hollywood, and Lost Lucasfilm Loot

Lisa Dullard

This week The Star Wars Show has the lowdown on the recently announced virtual reality experience Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire, The Last Jedi images revealed in the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly, and a conversation with Star Wars author, Jason Fry.

All that and so much more can be seen in the video below:

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ILMxLAB’s ‘Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire’ Hyper-Reality Experience Coming to Disney Parks

Lisa Dullard

Here’s some exciting news about a new Star Wars fully immersive ‘hyper-reality’ experience coming to Disneyland and Disney World just in time for the holiday season! Intrigued? Find out more from StarWars.com below:

STAR WARS: SECRETS OF THE EMPIRE HYPER-REALITY EXPERIENCE COMING THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
GET FIRST DETAILS ON THE NEW COLLABORATION BETWEEN ILMXLAB AND THE VOID.

Soon, you’ll be able to literally step inside Star Wars.

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Star Wars-Inspired Themed Resort Coming to Walt Disney World

Lisa Dullard

Chairman of Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, Bob Chapek, confirmed today at D23 that there are plans to bring a Star Wars-themed resort to Disney World. Guests will be able to actually live Star Wars in this fully immersive experience, part of Disney’s new “360 vacation concept.”

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Star Wars Land Finally Has A Name! ***Updated***

Lisa Dullard

It’s been known simply as “Star Wars Land” since it was first announced, but now the highly anticipated attraction coming to Disneyland and Disney World in 2019 has an official name. Henceforth, it shall be known as Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! The name was announced today at the D23 Expo.

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Detailed Model of Star Wars-Themed Lands Revealed at Disney’s D23 Expo

Lisa Dullard

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek Reveals Epic, Detailed Model of Star Wars-Themed Lands

Guests can enjoy a first look at the stunning model during D23 Expo 2017

ANAHEIM, Calif. (July 13, 2017) – During a special preview of D23 Expo 2017, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Bob Chapek unveiled a first look at the epic, richly detailed model of the Star Wars-themed lands under development at Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif. and Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Fla. This stunning exhibition, on display in Walt Disney Parks and Resorts’ “A Galaxy of Stories” pavilion at D23 Expo, is yet another example of the breathtaking new worlds, immersive storytelling and transformational guest experiences that set Disney apart.

“To say we are excited for the Star Wars-themed lands to open in 2019 is an understatement,” Chapek said. “All along, we have said this will be game-changing, and through the model we can begin to see how truly epic these immersive new worlds will be.”

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‘Walt Disney Parks and Resorts: A Galaxy of Stories’ Coming to D23 Expo

Lisa Dullard

The Disney Parks Blog has given an update on the upcoming D23 Expo, including news of a pavilion devoted to the Star Wars land attractions now under construction at Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. ‘Walt Disney Parks and Resorts: A Galaxy of Stories’ will give Expo attendees their first good look at what to expect when these Star Wars-themed attractions open to the public in 2019.

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Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain Now Open at Disneyland Paris

Lisa Dullard

Planning a European getaway this summer? If you’re a Star Wars fan (and of course you are!), you just might want to add Disneyland Paris to your travel plans. Why? Because Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain is now open! What better way to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the saga?

Find out more from Disney Parks Blog below:

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Check Out CWK Co-Host Dan Z’s report on the Debut of Star Wars: Galactic Nights

Lisa Dullard

Couldn’t make it to debut of Star Wars: Galactic Nights? No worries, Coffee With Kenobi‘s Dan Z. has you covered. Dan was at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the big event, and he’s written a great piece on StarWars.com. If you weren’t there, you’ll feel like you were. Or, for those who made it, you can relive the memories!

Check out an excerpt below:

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Disney Cruise Line’s Star Wars Day at Sea Returns in 2018

Lisa Dullard

Disney Cruise Line has announced that the hugely popular Star Wars Day at Sea will return in 2018. The day long celebration of all things from the galaxy far, far away will return for 15 special sailings for four months, from January through April. Find out more below:

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