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One Big Disney World Promise That DIDN’T Happen in 2020

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A LOT happened at Walt Disney World in 2020!

Cinderella Castle

The biggie was obviously the parks shut down due to the pandemic and then reopened with several new health and safety measures in place. Besides these big changes, we also had several things going on in the parks that were already planned. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway opened up, we went through four EPCOT festivals, and several major projects continued construction. Oh yeah, we got a PINK Cinderella Castle, too! One of Disney’s most ambitious projects was supposed to hit a BIG milestone last year and it didn’t, which leaves us with the question — what’s going on?

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SNEAK PEEK at 4 NEW Experiences Coming to the Disney Parks!

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Throughout 2020 and even some of 2021, a lot of Disney news was about park closures, and updates on restaurants and resorts that have remained closed or have delayed their re-openings.

France Pavilion Expansion

But, this week, the Disney news was a bit different. Instead of looking at the past or things that are closed, we got TONS of sneak peeks and info about things that will be OPENING in the future. Want to see the rooms at the Star Wars hotel? How about a look at Tom Holland’s role in the upcoming Avengers Campus? Or a walk inside the new Ratatouille area? We’ve got all that and more!

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PICS: First Look INSIDE Star Wars Hotel Includes Tiny Bunk Beds and SPACE Windows

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We’ve been keeping a close eye on all of the construction going on at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser (a.k.a. the Star Wars hotel that isn’t really a hotel).

Galactic Starcruiser

Last year, we got a peek at a mocked-up version of part of the guest rooms. But, today we got another sneak peek at the rooms(!), with a special look at the bunk beds and “windows” looking out to a galaxy far, far away. You’ve GOT to check this out!

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PHOTOS! Construction Progresses at Upcoming Star Wars Hotel in Disney World!

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There are lots of upcoming projects in the works at Disney World, and one we’re especially excited about is Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, an incredibly immersive, themed hotel!

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Concept Art ©Disney

We’ve been eagerly awaiting updates about this project, and we decided to take a trip past the site to check out any construction progress!

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See How the ‘Star Wars’ Hotel Will Hide Its Buildings From Other Disney World Guests!

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The entire concept around Disney World’s Galactic Starcruiser is a very ambitious one that will literally place guests into the middle of the Star Wars universe. 

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

The immersive experience is set to whisk guests away on a 2-night spaceship cruise through the galaxy that will send them on the adventure of a lifetime! And seeing all the construction progress has given us some ideas of how Disney is going to make that magic happen!

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PHOTOS: See Where Travel Shuttles Between Batuu and Disney’s Star Wars Hotel Will Dock

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There are SO many ways Disney is planning to “take us to space” in the near future.

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For one, Space 220 will be opening (someday) in EPCOT so that guests can dine in space (although it’s been delayed several times so we’re really questioning if we made it all up at this point). Plus, the Galactic Starcruiser (the Star Wars Hotel), will transport guests INTO the Star Wars universe like never before!

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How Disney World IS (and ISN’T) Prepping For Its Biggest Birthday Yet

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If you’re a Disney World fan — there are a few dates in 2021 you need to know…

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…And one of those dates is October 1st, 2021. On that day, Walt Disney World is celebrating a BIG anniversary — its 50th!!

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FIRST LOOK at Guest Rooms Coming to the Star Wars Hotel in Disney World!

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We’ve been keeping a close eye on the construction of Star Wars: Galactic Cruiser (a.k.a. the Star Wars hotel) coming to Disney World.

Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Concept Art

Today we got an amazing peek at one of the areas on the interior of this ship. During the IAAPA Expo presentation this morning, Josh D’Amaro, the current Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, shared a look at one of the guest rooms coming to the Star Wars hotel and it’s totally out of this world!

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PHOTOS! Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Construction Update in Disney World!

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We’ve been doing a bit of a construction round-up as we’ve looked at EPCOT’s Harmonious, the possible “La Gelateria” in the Italy Pavilion, and the expansion of the France Pavilion.

Millennium Falcon

Buuut, we’re hopping over to a galaxy far, far away to take a look at everything happening over at the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser near Disney’s Hollywood Studios!

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The Star Wars Hotel Really Looks Like A Starship! See The Latest in NEW Aerial Photos From Disney World!

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It seems like we’re not getting a lot of updates on Disney World’s upcoming Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Hotel, although construction is still moving along.

Star Wars Hotel cabin

Disney recently revealed that the hotel’s completion is still a priority for the company. And new aerial photos have just been posted that show work continues on the ambitious project.

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