Triple Force Friday!

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Hollywood Studios

If you missed the livestream this Thursday, Sept. 26 you can now watch a replay below to see generations of Star Wars talent come together to reveal new products inspired by “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” “The Mandalorian” and “Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order” for the first time. The livestream has kicked off a week-long countdown to Triple Force Friday.

Triple Force Friday is the worldwide launch date of the new products that will hit shelves worldwide including a variety of Disney Parks exclusive items on Friday, Oct. 4.

The event took place at Pinewood Studios in London where the upcoming“Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” was filmed. An ensemble of veteran and new Star Wars talent revealed the new products that will hit shelves worldwide.

Who can you see in the video above? Star Wars fan favorites such as Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, Anthony Daniels, Billy Dee Williams, Pedro Pascal, Cameron Monaghan and more joined in on the fun! You will also will be treated to the worldwide premiere of a new trailer for “Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order,” along with other special surprises from across the galaxy.

Products will be released on Oct. 4 in-stores around the globe! Fans in Orlando and Anaheim will be able to experience midnight shopping on October 4 at World of Disney at Disney Springs and Downtown Disney. Disney Springs will also feature midnight shopping at the LEGO® Store, along with Star Wars-themed food and beverage offerings and a LEGO Star Wars Millennium Falcon Master Build Event.

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Galaxy’s Edge & Friends From Far, Far Away

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Hollywood Studios

Being from Indiana, we only get 1 or 2 chances a year to travel down to Orlando and visit Walt Disney World. Our next Disney Vacation is slated for next May. With all of the new updates and additions, we are beyond excited for our next visit (and first visit for the newest member of the family).

To quell our thirst for all things Disney, sometimes you have to live vicariously through other people. For us, we have some dear friends who live near the Orlando area and frequent WDW.

So when one of them messaged us yesterday telling us they were going to Galaxy’s Edge today, my first thought was pure jealousy. My second thought, though, was…get as many pics as you can and share. I asked them to also share some of their thoughts on the new Disney land.

Here’s their Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge story (Big Thanks – Adam & Shelby):

“It’s (Galaxy’s Edge) underwhelming when first entering the land, if the guest enters from the Star Tours side. It’s a couple minute walk until you truly see the magic. Bear with it though, they’ve truly outdone themselves.

There’s a rebel member who’s recruiting for the resistance outside of the outpost. She has blue hair. Part of the magic of the land lies within the small details; the background noise, the cast members whom remain in character, and the aesthetics.

As you continue through the outpost and market, you’ll see things from droid-ran shops, creature stalls, and the resistance supply, to name a few. At the back, left hand side of the land lies the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. It’s on Batuu for repairs in the Black Spire Outpost (not shocking). It took Adam and I quite a few moments to take the entire scene in.

We decided to make the run in the single rider line due to the wait time. We waited for 25 minutes then were ushered onto the Falcon itself!!! It was an impulse to want to touch the walls. Once ushered through the entrance with boarding group colors and assignments, the cast members directed us to wait to the side for our color to be called. It’s six people to a run. Adam and I were both engineers. Basically we had to “fix” the stuff the two pilots kept breaking.

The point of the run is to steal coaxium to sell to help fund the resistance.

The difference about this motion simulator is how responsive/interactive it is. The controls were legitimately touchy. Our mission was a success, however, we got hosed by Ohnaka in repairs and his share.

Overall, it was one of the most magical experiences ever!”

Mobile Ordering Arrives at Galaxy’s Edge

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Dining, Disney Parks, Hollywood Studios

The mobile order service is now available at select food and beverage locations at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World Resort starting this week. You can save time and skip the line when you order your food at three new locations in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge using your My Disney Experience app.

The newest locations accepting mobile orders in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge include:

  • Milk Stand
  • Ronto Roasters
  • Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo – starting tomorrow, Sept. 6.

Using the My Disney Experience app, you can browse the menu and place your order from wherever you are located! When you arrive at the restaurant or food location, just tap “I’m Here” in the app and head to the designated pick-up counter where Cast Members will deliver your food. Please note that using the mobile order service does not guarantee entry to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.

With all this new time you saved you can go make a droid, build a lightsaber, or just wander around the Black Spire Marketplace!

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Couple Gets Engaged At Galaxy’s Edge

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Parks, Hollywood Studios

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge finally opened at Disney’s Hollywood Studios within Walt Disney World on August 29th, 2019. The area was quickly at capacity as all of the guests poured in to check out the planet of Batuu. Among the guests to attend the opening were Robert Trevelyan and his girlfriend, Megan Bender. The pair are from Lake City, Florida and are now engaged after their visit to the immersive land.

The pair stopped to pose for pictures in front of the Millennium Falcon with Disney PhotoPass photographers. Megan looked back at the ship and Robert took the opportunity to get down on one knee and pop the question!

Check out the amazing video of the couple below:

Engagements frequently happen all around Walt Disney World, but this one is extra special since it is among the first known engagements in this amazing new land. Congrats to the happy couple!

Galaxy’s Edge Eats – Limited Time

Posted on by Mathew Corn Disney Dining, Disney Parks, Disney Resorts, Hollywood Studios

With Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge officially opening last week at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, our Walt Disney World Resort hotels are joining in on the galactic celebrations with their own special eats and treats! Each of these offerings are only available for a limited time, so be sure to swing on by before they disappear!

Chewbacca Chocolate-Hazelnut Cupcake – Available now through Sept. 21 at Everything POP Shopping and Dining at Disney’s Pop Century Resort and Landscape of Flavors at Disney’s Art of Animation Resort

A chocolate cupcake filled with chocolate-hazelnut spread and topped with chocolate-hazelnut buttercream and a chocolate candy sash.

Wookiee Cake – Available Aug. 29-31 at Contempo Café at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

A chocolate cake filled with caramel custard and topped with chocolate buttercream fur and a chocolate sash.

Millennium Falcon Chocolate Pop – Available Aug. 29-Sept. 7 at the Ganachery at Disney Springs

A milk chocolate lollipop shaped like the Millennium Falcon.

Chewbacca Cake – Available Aug. 29-Sept. 12 at Amorette’s Patisserie at Disney Springs

Full-sized dome cake available for pre-order with options of 4 different flavors. 

The Dark Side Dessert – Available Aug. 29-Sept. 29 at the Beach Club Marketplace and the Market at Ale & Compass at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resort

Red velvet cake with cream cheese swirl and chocolate ganache on top of a sugar cookie.

Yoda Cone – Available starting Aug. 29 at Pineapple Lanai at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort

Lime Dole Whip served in a green cone and topped with white chocolate Yoda ears.

In addition to our hotel offerings, Disney’s Hollywood Studios is offering a few special Star Wars–themed items too! This includes the return of the popular Lightsaber Churros as well as the debut of a few new items like the Resistance Shake and the Galactic Funnel Cake.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios – All items available starting August 29, 2019 

  • Lightsaber Churros (various outdoor vending locations) – dusted in either red or blue sugar
  • Galaxy Margarita (various outdoor bar locations) – tequila, blue curaçao,  and lemon-lime mix
  • Two Suns of Tatooine Hummus (Backlot Express) – red pepper hummus topped with fried chick peas, and spicy plant-based meat crumbles and plain hummus topped with cucumber, tomato, onions, and cilantro served with pita chips and greens
  • Bantha Skewers (Catalina Eddie’s) – chermoula-marinated beef skewers with cous cous salad topped with yogurt sauce
  • Darth Vader Savory Waffles (Hollywood and Vine) – Darth Vader waffles topped with bourbon maple glaze
  • A Galaxy Far, Far Away Espresso Mousse (ABC Commissary and PizzeRizzo) – caramel and espresso mousse with chocolate ganache
  • Resistance Shake (Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant) – Pineapple Dole Whip and Orange Dole Whip swirl with a sugar rim and topped with a Rebel Alliance chocolate piece
  • Galactic Funnel Cake (Epic Eats) – funnel cake with strawberries, cookies and cream crumbles, and candy rocks

Which would you like to try?