August 22nd, 20190138Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has been named one of TIME Magazine’s World’s Greatest Places 2019. Since opening at Disneyland Resort on May 31, visitors to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge have had the opportunity to step inside the largest single-themed land in Disney Parks history. The land has quickly become a guest favorite, with...
February 27th, 20180119Earlier today, along with French President Emmanuel Macron, Disney CEO Bob Iger announced a multi-year expansion of Disneyland Paris, with three new areas dedicated to Marvel, Star Wars, and Frozen. The expansions will feature all-new attractions and entertainment experiences. It is the largest expansion of the park since it opened in...
July 15th, 2017143It'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. The Star Wars-themed lands coming to...
July 14th, 2017281Walt 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...
June 8th, 2017078The 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...
February 8th, 2017072Star Wars Land Coming to Disney Parks in 2019! Bob Iger, CEO and Chairman of Disney, announced yesterday at the Walt Disney Company Q1 FY17 Earnings call that Star Wars Land is set to open at Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disneyland in 2019! The Star Wars-themed lands are expected to be the largest of their kind at both...
August 18th, 20160138 Yes, you read that headline correctly! Your dreams of becoming a Jedi or a Sith could finally be coming true. Disney has filed a patent for a working lightsaber (of sorts) for use at Star Wars Land, to be located at Disneyland and Disney World. The actual creation is part of a larger body called an "audience interaction...
January 28th, 2016170 It's been a little over three years since the bombshell news broke of the maker George Lucas selling Lucasfilm to Disney for a whopping $4.4 billion. This news sent ripples through not only the business and entertainment world, but shot through the hearts of fans everywhere. George Lucas, the creator, the innovator, the renaissance...
August 16th, 2015063 Star Wars has been making its presence felt in a big way at this year's D23 Expo in Anaheim, and members of the cast for The Force Awakens were on hand to greet fans and share their collective enthusiasm for all things Disney. Even Harrison Ford -- who seems to be getting the hang of all this convention stuff! -- made an...
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