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A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…
Galaxy’s Edge Merchandise
… we started to deck out our homes with Star Wars gear. And loads of Baby Yoda toys. And lightsabers. Because collecting all the great Star Wars merchandise that’s now available is so much fun!
We’re quickly approaching the opening date for the new Star Wars Trading Post location in Downtown Disney. The Star Wars Trading Post will open on February 19th, and guests will be able to explore the hidden Resistance jungle base in a galaxy far, far away.
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Unlike Galaxy’s Edge, the jungle base storyline will be placed outside of the limits of the Star Wars timeline, so you’ll be able to buy merchandise from all different Star Wars eras! As Star Wars fans ourselves, we can’t wait to visit this place! The new location of the base is actually the former home of Rainforest Cafe at Downtown Disney. So, how exactly did Disney transform the rainforest into a jungle from another galaxy?
In just a few weeks, the Star Wars Trading Post will reopen at its new spot in Downtown Disney in California.
Star Wars Trading Post Progress
While most guests will get the chance to visit it on February 19th, Disneyland Legacy Passholders can preview this spot a few days early. And now, reservations for this special Passholder preview are available!
We’ve been keeping a very close eye on all of the construction going on at Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser (a.k.a. the Star Wars Hotel).
Model of the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Halcyon — see the size relative to the Millennium Falcon!
So far, we’ve gotten a look at it from the ground and seen some pics from the inside, but now we’ve gotten an updated look at the project…from the sky!
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?
Aaaaand we’re back!
Cinderella Castle
It’s time for yet another weekly merchandise update where we share all the Disney products that arrived online in the past few days! We’ve seen plenty of new items pop up in Disney World and Disneyland Resort this week, but what came up online? Let’s find out!
Whether your kids are aspiring to be an engineer or a Broadway star when they grow up, Disney has lots of innovative ways for kids to embrace their passion.
Frozen Sing-along Celebration in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Hopeful Imagineers can sharpen their skills with interactive Disney curriculum and future animators can learn the art of storytelling. And now, kids can even practice their musical skills or learn another language with exclusive Amazon Kids+ Disney content!
Here’s a face mask pro-tip for your next visit to the Disney Parks — if you have long hair, wear it up!
Magic Kingdom Cinderella Castle
We’ve noticed that throwing our hair up in a ponytail has helped us reduce the number of tangles we come home with and it’s helped us stay cool on particularly warm days park hopping! And, instead of packing any ol’ hair tie with you for the day, add some subtle Disney style to your look with these Disney scrunchies released online by BoxLunch!
Disney World is full of secret menus and snack hacks!
Galaxy’s Edge
From hacks we create ourselves, to incredible secret menu items, we are always on the hunt for new hidden treasures around Disney World. That’s why when we heard of a potential secret menu at Oga’s Cantina in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge over in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, we had to check it out for ourselves!
It’s been 447 days (and counting!) since the Baby Yoda obsession began with the premiere of The Mandalorian on Disney+.
Baby Yoda and Groot Too!
Many plushes, face masks, and shirts, later, we still get excited when new items are released featuring the adorable alien! Disney recently announced a new stylish clothing filled with Baby Yoda and Mandalorian details and more from the collection has made it’s way to Disney World!
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