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Star Wars 101: The Backstory and Characters You NEED to Know Before You Visit Galaxy’s Edge This Year

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Don’t know a Tauntaun from a Bantha? Have NO CLUE what a parsec is? Don’t worry — by the end of this post nobody’s gonna call you a scruffy-looking nerf herder!

Entrance to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Hollywood Studios

Let’s travel to a galaxy far, far away to get you up to speed on EVERYTHING you need to know before you head to Batuu.

Where and When Are We?

Ok, first things first — the Star Wars universe is HUGE with SO MANY different stories and plots taking place across thousands of years, so we’re just gonna break down the essentials for visiting Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland and Disney World (unless YOU wanna be here for thousands of years ????).

[NOTE: there are DEFINITELY some spoilers from ALL of the Star Wars films in here, but hey you’re the one looking for Star Wars cliff notes.]

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What’s Happening in Star Wars Tatooine Traders Store in Hollywood Studios?

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It’s no secret Hollywood Studios (and all of us) are getting ready for Star Wars Land Galaxy’s Edge to open next fall. And, now it looks like Tatooine Traders, the gift shop attached to the Star Tours ride, is in the middle of a face lift to be ready for the Galaxy’s Edge opening!

Tatooine Traders

Disney has not announced what the refurbishments are or a timeline for the construction.

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OGA’S CANTINA to Serve Up Drinks and Entertainment in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge!!

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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

will open in Disneyland in the summer of 2019 and in Disney World’s Hollywood Studios in late fall of 2019. And Black Spire Outpost — the village on the Planet of Batuu that we as guests will visit — will serve up drinks and entertainment at Oga’s Cantina!

Oga’s Cantina Concept Art ©Disney

Oga Garra is the alien proprietor of Oga’s Cantina… and as Black Spire Outpost is set on a smuggler’s planet, Oga is used to keeping “unruly patrons in check.” In fact, the Cantina has a history of being a safe haven for smugglers and patrons hoping to avoid authorities. [Read more…]

Send your Kids Back to School in Style – Disney Style!

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Much to the dismay of kids and the delight of parents everywhere it’s Back to School season! We’ve found a lot of cool Disney stuff that should make going back to school a little easier for the kids this year!

Personalizable Princess Backpack

Let Cinderella, Belle, Pocohantas and more help your princess keep everything together in this backpack. Plus, you can personalize it with your princess’ name to add that special touch to the first day of school.

Personalizable Princess Backpack

Personalizable Princess Backpack

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STAR WARS HOTEL Coming to DISNEY WORLD!

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Wow. Some weekend, huh? SO MUCH news was released at the D23 Expo on July 15th regarding new experiences coming to Walt Disney World. A bit of it was specific to my personal favorite topic — Dining!! We learned that a brand new Space Restaurant (and RATATOUILLE attraction!!) are coming to Epcot.

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©Disney

But there was SO much more, such as the upcoming Gondola transportation system, additional new attractions, an opening timeframe for Toy Story Land, and more.

But even among these SUPER newsworthy items, the announcement that a Star Wars-inspired themed Resort is coming to Disney World really rocked the Disney news world!

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Disney Food Post Round-Up: April 24, 2016

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Happy Sunday! We hope you’re having a wonderful weekend! What an exciting week of Disney food news!

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We have so much to talk about, but first we’re so excited to report that a Star Wars Dinner Club is really coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios! We saw a brand new artist rendering of the restaurant and it looks ah-mazing!

There’s no name and no details about a menu, but just knowing that it’s coming is exciting!

We have a lot to share with you this week, so let’s jump right in…

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News! Star Wars Lands — and Star Wars Cantinas — Announced for Disneyland and Disney World!

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Sooo

… official news announcing the new Skipper Canteen Jungle Cruise restaurant coming to Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland wasn’t enough for ya?

Star Wars Lands — PLUS CANTINAS! — Coming to Disney World and Disneyland!

Well, then, let’s see if THIS does the trick… A REAL, TRUE STAR WARS CANTINA will be coming to both Disney World AND Disneyland as part of the Star Wars-themed Lands announced for BOTH coasts at the D23 Expo! We’ve been dreaming about this for years!

Star Wars Land Concept Art ©Disney

Star Wars Land Concept Art ©Disney

Here is a glimpse of the concept art for the Star Wars Cantina!

cantina concept art pic

Disneyland and Hollywood Studios will be the homes for each 14-acre expansion “where Star Wars characters and their stories come to life.” According to Bob Iger, “We are creating a jaw-dropping new world that represents our largest single themed land expansion ever. These new lands at Disneyland and Walt Disney World will transport guests to a whole new Star Wars planet, including an epic Star Wars adventure that puts you in the middle of a climactic battle between the First Order and the Resistance.” [Read more…]

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