Walt Disney Imagineering has filed a new permit for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, the upcoming interactive hotel near Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
The permit is for “theatrical lighting and controls” and the contractor is Candela Controls, Inc. Candela Controls, Inc. specializes in lighting and worked on both the Coca-Cola store and Morimoto Asia in Disney Springs.
Of course, the Starcruiser will include plenty of entertainment from characters who will interact with guests, including an encounter with Kylo Ren and the First Order when they invade the vessel.
The concept art and storyline for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser definitely promise beautiful theatrical lighting and we can’t wait to see what Candela Controls does.
A second permit for Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser was made available, this one for show sets.
The permit from Walt Disney Imagineering calls for “fabrication and installation of show sets.” The contractor is Adirondack Scenic, Inc., which has worked on other Disney projects including Belle’s Castle and the Casey Jr. Splash and Soak in Magic Kingdom.
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser promises exciting, interactive scenes connecting to the storyline of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and involving characters from Star Wars, including an attack from Kylo Ren and the First Order.
Hasbro has tweeted that the characters will remain as Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head.
Hold that Tot – your main spud, MR. POTATO HEAD isn’t going anywhere! While it was announced today that the POTATO HEAD brand name & logo are dropping the ‘MR.’ I yam proud to confirm that MR. & MRS. POTATO HEAD aren’t going anywhere and will remain MR. & MRS. POTATO HEAD pic.twitter.com/6I84KrxOLQ
The “Mr. Potato Head” brand name is changing to “Potato Head” to create a more gender-neutral and inclusive “Potato Head” brand. The toys have been gendered since Mr. Potato Head’s introduction in 1952 and both appeared in the Toy Story film series.
The Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head toys were already made out of the same potato-shaped base but came with different gendered accessories. A single Potato Head toy set will make marketing and packaging simpler for Hasbro. The Potato Head line can now be displayed all in one place at a toy store, instead of being separated into gendered aisles where shoppers might have trouble finding all the accessories they want. Some stores have begun removing gendered aisles altogether. That being said, Hasbro stated that the Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head characters will continue to exist in some form beyond just their depictions in the Toy Story films.
Though the Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head licensing is not owned by Disney, this does go along well with the company’s recent inclusion diversity efforts, especially considering Potato Head toys continue to be sold in some Disney Parks.
It was originally thought that new Potato Head toys would appear in stores later this year. The change in toys would likely not affect any Toy Story merchandise or attractions.
Hasbro later tweeted the following.
It’s unclear if this refers to Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head as characters only remaining, or if the toy sets will continue to be gendered while the logo and brand name are not.
Kimberly Boyd, Hasbro’s senior vice president of global brands, said earlier, “Culture has evolved. Kids want to be able to represent their own experiences. The way the brand currently exists—with the ‘Mr.’ and ‘Mrs.’—is limiting when it comes to both gender identity and family structure.”
The Patina Restaurant Group is hiring an Executive Pastry Chef for the brand new Space 220 restaurant at Walt Disney World.
With futuristic-style lounge seating, Space 220 at EPCOT will feel like they’re in space, gazing down on Earth from an altitude of 220 miles as they dine. The role of Executive Pastry Chef “will contribute to the launch and continued success of Space 220 Restaurant.” You can view the details of the job listing here.
Space 220 was originally supposed to open at EPCOT in winter 2019. After delays, it was scheduled to open in April, but was delayed once again due to the COVID-19 pandemic with no current opening date but is listed as “coming soon.”
The Walt Disney Company is hiring a Hotel Services Director for the brand new Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Hotel at Walt Disney World. A job listing was posted today on disneycareers.com. The new immersive resort is set to open sometime this year, at least last we heard.
The perfect candidate is a seasoned hotelier with at least 10 years of progressive leadership experience.
Job Summary:
Disney is searching for a seasoned hotelier with senior leadership hospitality experience on land or at sea to serve as Hotel Services Director for our new Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser. As a Hotel Services Director you will lead and implement a unique immersive two-night experience aligned with our Star Wars franchise. A passion for bringing ideas to life, creativity, value a non-traditional work environment, and balance traditional hotel experience with immersive entertainment are all important traits you will need to have to be successful in this role. If selected, you will report to the Regional General Manager – Hotel Operations.
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in entertainment and hospitality in a resort or cruise environment
Business and strategic focus needed to achieve targeted results
Experience delivering operational excellence and leading businesses to high financial performance
Capability to recognize, retain and invest in the development of talent and satisfaction of the teams by inspiring, increasing engagement and promoting collaboration
Advanced skills using operational and logistics data to influence business decisions
Holistic perspective to understand client needs and develop creative ideas to meet business objectives
Capability to share communication across teams to ensure everyone understands updates, priorities and appropriate course of escalation
Commitment to diversity and building an inclusive work environment that supports workforce diversity and diverse perspectives
Creativity to find solutions in new ways and anticipate opportunities
Advance skills prioritizing and managing projects and deadlines amidst constant change
Availability to work any schedule, including evenings, weekends and holidays
