Star Wars Archive
Disney has announced new characters and destinations coming to Star Tours – The Adventures Continue at Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and Paris. This post shares a look at who, what, and where you’ll soon encounter on the Star Wars ride. Imagineer Scott Trowbridge first teased new stories and characters for Star Tours during Star Wars
Savi’s Workshop – Handbuilt Lightsabers is one of the most popular things in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World and Disneyland. This review offers photos & video from this build-your-own lightsaber shop, reservation details, spoiler-free info, and whether it’s worth the high price. (Updated February 25, 2024.) Savi’s Workshop is an unassuming storefront
Disney has released more details about the 2024 Star Wars Nite, the Disneyland After Dark special event during Season of the Force that’ll feature galactic entertainment, themed snacks, and unique photo ops. This covers what to expect during the party, plus when tickets will go on sale and how the virtual queue buying process is
One of the coolest pieces of merchandise in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is free low cost, and it’s available at both Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World and Disneyland. It’s not a park map, coasters from Oga’s Cantina, a stolen spork, “the joy of being there,” or anything cheesy. (Updated December 10, 2023.) Not only
The most popular attraction at Walt Disney World is Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Hollywood Studios. This guide covers how to ride now that the virtual queue is done: avoiding lines or minimizing the multi-hour wait times and strategy for successfully scoring an Individual Lightning Lane at the Galaxy’s Edge blockbuster. We update
Even before Walt Disney World announced that Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser would permanently close in Fall 2023, there has been speculation and wishful thinking among fans that the interactive multi-day experience would be converted from a cruise on land to a standard hotel. This post covers the many reasons why we strongly believe that will
The Mandalorian and Grogu (Baby Yoda) now meet Walt Disney World guests in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios. This post how to get selfies with or photos of these very popular free-roaming characters, how their appearances differ from a traditional meet & greet, and more. Plus, our commentary about how this improves the
After announcing that Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will permanently close in Fall 2023, Walt Disney World reopened bookings and quickly sold out all remaining voyages. This covers official statements and details, plus commentary about how it was able to sell out and whether that offers hope for the future. In case you missed it, the
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will permanently close in Fall 2023, and with that, they will write off up to $300 million. This covers a new interview with Josh D’Amaro about the tax implications, plus more commentary about the decision, the timing of the closure, and more. In case you missed it, the final voyage for
After announcing that Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will permanently close in Fall 2023, Walt Disney World has shared additional details about discounts (or lack thereof) and what prompted the closure. This covers official statements and details, plus more commentary about the decision and whether you should do a last-minute voyage. In case you missed it,
Walt Disney World has announced that it will be permanently closing Galactic Starcruiser, its Star Wars “resort.” This covers the official announcement of the closure, dates & details, plus our commentary about the decision. According to Walt Disney World’s official announcement, the final voyage for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser will take place September 28-30, 2023.