food IS a theme park
Star Wars fans may be some of the most dedicated fans of all time.
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Since 1977, fans of the Star Wars franchise have spent millions of dollars on movies, streaming subscriptions to watch new Star Wars TV shows, Star Wars Celebration, and visiting Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in both Disney World and Disneyland. However, we just recently attended a VERY special Star Wars event that you might not even know about, and it’s all about lighting up the night with lightsabers.
Something new is coming to Batuu, and these may be the treats you’re looking for!
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland
We’re fresh off the news that the Hungry Bear Barbeque Jamboree is getting rethemed and gearing up to welcome several new treats and eats for the Halloween season. It’s safe to say that the menus at Disneyland Resort habe been seeing some big changes recently. If that wasn’t enough to tide you over, though, there’s one more place you’ll want to add to your list if you’re visiting Disneyland soon!
Disney’s Hollywood Studios is Star Wars central for Disney World.
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
A long time ago (in this galaxy), Hollywood Studios once held Star Wars weekends, but now you can experience Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge any day of the week. But there is one special, yet random day in May that all Star Wars fans are probably hoping to visit Batuu more than any other day, at least that’s the feeling we get when we look at the park reservations calendar!
We LOVE learning secrets from Disney Imagineers — but sometimes it leaves us longing for what could have been.
Imagineers in Disney World | Photo: Shared by Jeff Vahle via Instagram (@jeffvahle)
Imagineers are the creative Disney engineers who bring the Disney Parks to life and they sometimes gift us insight into how beloved attractions have been and will be made. On rare occasions, however, an Imagineer will spill the details on attractions that almost were but never came to be. Recently, a former Disney Imagineer revealed details on a scrapped Star Wars attraction that promised to be another great Disney Park addition!
Planning a trip to a galaxy far, far away?
Galaxy’s Edge
Galaxy’s Edge in Hollywood Studios has some iconic snacks to chow down on while you’re there — Ronto Wraps, Kat Saka’s Kettle, and Green Milk to name a few. But, if you’re looking for a more substantial meal while you’re visiting Batuu, there’s a fast-casual, counter-service spot that is loaded with thematic details and some unique eats. Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo has gotten our stamp of approval in the past, so I stopped by to see how the options are holding up. Come see how it went!
There are some REALLY interesting people in the Disney parks.
Disneyland Park
No, we’re not talking about the guests or the random celebrities we spot from time to time — we’re talking about the Disney characters! We’re used to spotting Mickey Mouse and the princesses, and though we love them dearly, we get a little extra excited when we see those “rare” characters out and about. This week, we’re adding to that list with a very cool sighting in Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge!
Star Wars Day may be over, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still celebrate! During the May the 4th celebration, we tried the Dark Side Chocolate Creation and a Galactic Swirl Funnel Cake in Hollywood Studios, and Mango (yes, mango) Blue Milk in Disneyland!
This is the droid you’re looking for!
One of the best ways to celebrate Star Wars year-round is with a visit to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. There you can get into the intergalactic spirit with a spin on Rise of the Resistance, grab a Ronto Wrap, or take a trip to Oga’s Cantina. We recently stopped by Oga’s Cantina in Disneyland to try some new menu items introduced for Star Wars Day and we HAVE to tell you about them!
Grab your lightsabers and droids and get ready to head to Batuu (if you’re able to get a park pass, that is), because tomorrow is May the 4th, also known as Star Wars Day!
‘Star Wars’: Galaxy’s Edge
We’ve already gotten a sneak peek at the food offerings that will be available in both Disney World and Disneyland, as well as shared unique ways to celebrate this special holiday, and now, Disney has released some more details about how you’ll be able to make your day a little more intergalactic.
If there’s one thing you’ll always find at the Disney theme parks (besides fun times, great rides, and delicious food), it’s crowds!
Crowds on Main Street, U.S.A.
Thankfully there are plenty of secret pathways and ways to avoid crowd burnout. Today, we’re talking about 5 places that are ALWAYS stressful in Disney parks and where to go instead!
Imagine that you’ve just spent THOUSANDS of dollars to go on a totally immersive experience. Quite literally — thousands. of. dollars. You’d want to milk that experience for all that it’s worth, right? Now comes the wild part. What if we told you that part way through that experience you’d have the chance to (and maybe even want to?) LEAVE the central location where the experience is conducted and go on some more missions in a different place?
Crown of Corellia Dining Room
Disney World’s new Star Wars hotel will soon be open, which means you’ll soon be able to live inside a Star Wars story for two nights. You’ve donned your costume, learned how to wield a lightsaber, and fueled up with some Blue Milk, so now it’s time to…leave the hotel in the middle of your trip? Why in the galaxy would you leave before the experience is done? Well, now we’ve got some answers on what you can experience if you DO take this excursion off of the Halcyon, and just what is included in this adventure.
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