Walt Disney World’s theme park reservations calendar has some disappointing news for many guests.
All reservations for Disney’s Hollywood Studios, home to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, are no longer available through July 1st for those guests who have single or multiday tickets, or even guests at select Walt Disney World resorts.
At this time, Annual Passholders can still reserve their spots at Hollywood Studios through select days in April, May, and June. New Annual Passes are still not available to purchase.
Calling all members of the Resistance! Disney is making a slight adjustment to the virtual queue process for one of the most popular experiences at Walt Disney World Resort, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. Learn more below.
Beginning Sunday, December 20, distribution times for the virtual queue enrollment will be 7 a.m. and 1 p.m.(a change from 2:00 pm). Keep in mind, to access the 1 p.m. virtual queue opportunity guests must have a valid ticket or pass, a Disney Park Pass Reservation for Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and be inside the park. (Access to the 7:00 am queue remains the same in that you don’t have to be in the park to join). Access to a boarding group is subject to availability and not guaranteed.
As a reminder, only guests with a Disney Park Pass reservation for Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be able to experience Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. When Park Hopper hours become available on January 1, 2021, guests visiting from another theme park will not be able to request to join the virtual queue. Disney encourages these guests to explore other areas of the park, including in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge where they may experience Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run among other offerings.
Today, August 29, is Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge one year anniversary! Disney is celebrating with two videos sharing a look inside the popular lounge, Oga’s Cantina, and Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities. Check out the details and video below as shared by DisneyParksBlog:
These two videos capture one of my favorite things about traveling to Black Spire Outpost on Batuu … I literally just love standing still and looking around. There’s so much to see, so much to hear, so many incredible details to soak in – I seem to discover something new every time I visit.
Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities is the perfect place for this type of visual exploration, with its eclectic selection of rare and mysterious items. In this 360-degree video, you can look around the shop and learn more about many of the artifacts that adorn its walls.
Oga’s Cantina is where people gather in Black Spire Outpost to share their stories with one another. In this 360-degree video, you can look around the vibrant watering hole and listen to the music provided by DJ R-3X (I’m pretty sure you’ll recognize the tune he’s playing). You may want to watch this while using a pair of earphones – it sure sounds like there are some whispers from a galaxy far, far away I’m detecting in there. After all, you never know what you may overhear in Oga’s Cantina …
It seems Emperor Palpatine is back at it again. Nightly lightning shows have become a regular occurrence at Walt Disney World lately due to summer storms rolling in every evening, and a new video on social media shows the sheer power of nature—even on Batuu.
A video by Twitter user @Austin_Cop_17 shows a massive lightning bolt striking one of the lightning rods embedded throughout the taller points of the land. Just before lightning strikes, all one hears is the familiar whirring of the machinery throughout the Resistance Forest. And suddenly, a lightning bolt hits, with the camera flashing to white and even the audio going out on the video due to the nearby impact.
While startled from the loud boom, no one was hurt, nor was any damage recorded at the site… Black Spire is safe from the evil forces of the Sith, for now.
Who’s up for a little shopping at Target? If you’re a Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge fan, we have some exciting news for you! Check out all the details and images below as shared by DisneyParksBlog about new merchandise landing at Target!
Inspired by the adventures of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Resort & Walt Disney World Resort, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Trading Outpost transports new Star Wars products directly to your galaxy with never-before-seen toys, stellar fashion and collectibles at a Target store near you, online at Target.com and on the Target app.
Starting on Aug. 30, you’ll be able to continue your Star Wars story with Target and new toys, clothes, books, collectibles, and more, allowing you to rediscover your favorite moments of the Star Wars saga with friends and family at home.
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge fans, this is what you’ve all been waiting for! Here’s a look at some of the products, now available for pre-order:
First up is an all-new LEGO construction set of the Resistance I-TS Transport vehicle as seen in Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. I don’t know about you, but this is one of my favorite parts of the attraction. The best part? This set comes with LEGO Star Wars minifigures of Vi Moradi, Lieutenant Bek, Astromech Droid and GNK Power Droid so you can re-create your favorite moments and create new adventures at home as well!
No trip to Batuu is complete without a visit to Oga’s Cantina to jam with DJ R-3X! Now you can add DJ R-3X to your Star Wars: The Black Series collection for a little Batuu flair! You’ll also want to pick up the First Order captain himself, Captain Cardinal with the latest Hasbro Star Wars: The Black Series figure.
This IS the Droid you’re looking for! Funko POP! brings the R5 Unit from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to life in this adorable all-new bobblehead.
Speaking of Droids, you’ll definitely want to add this Hyperdrive BB Unit by Hasbro to your collection! This Droid is RC-controlled and has expressive lights and sounds to interact with you and your families.
As part of the Hasbro Star Wars: The Vintage Collection, this 3.75-inch scale replica of the Millennium Falcon as seen outside of Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run features Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge-inspired details and sounds. So, what are you waiting for?! Bring home the ship that made the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs, don’t worry we won’t tell Hondo Ohnaka!
New to Batuu or just want to get the inside scoop? You’ll love Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: Traveler’s Guide to Batuu. This guidebook includes a history of the outpost, recommendations on where to eat and what to do during your planetary trip, as well as insider tips on how to best navigate the local terrain and politics.
