Back in August of 2015, Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced that a brand-new, 14-acre Star Wars-themed land was coming to Disneyland® Park in Southern California and Disney’s Hollywood Studios® in Florida. Since then, anticipation has reached galactic proportions as construction and details of the largest single-themed land expansion at both parks has progressed.
Let’s take a look at what we know so far about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. We’ll keep the page updated as more details emerge.
The Basics
- We’ll start off with the big detail that everyone wants to know. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be opening in two phases at each park. Phase one will include the debut of the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run attraction as well as select food & beverage and merchandise locations. Phase one opening will take place on May 31, 2019 at Disneyland® Park in California and on Aug. 29, 2019 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® at Walt Disney World® Resort in Florida. Phase two opening will take place later in 2019 and will debut the rest of the land and the attraction Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.
- When you visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, you’ll be transported to the Planet of Batuu, a far-flung destination along the galaxy’s Outer Rim. Batuu is home to Black Spire Outpost, an infamous port for smugglers, traders and adventurers.
The Attractions
- Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run – climb into the cockpit of “the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy” and take control of the Falcon as you assume one of three unique and critical roles of the ship – pilot, gunner, or flight engineer. Both thrilling and interactive, the smuggling mission kicks off on May 31, 2019 at Disneyland® Park and on Aug. 29, 2019 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios®. Guests must be 38″ (97 cm) or taller.
- Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance – places you in the middle of an epic battle between the Resistance and the First Order. The fight against the First Order is just part of your journey inside a full-size starship and aboard a nearby Star Destroyer. Your chance to join the Resistance will come later in 2019! Guests must be 40″ (102 cm) or taller.
Food and Beverage
For more than four decades, we’ve all been wondering what does Blue Milk actually taste like? That question and more will soon be answered thanks to an expansive array of food and beverage offerings that will be available at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
- Kat Saka’s Kettle – home of the Outpost mix, a unique popcorn snack with a combination of sweet, savory and spicy flavors.
- Oga’s Cantina – visitors of all ages will enjoy exotic beverages served in unique vessels while listening to spirited musical entertainment provided by the cantina’s DJ R-3X, otherwise known as Rex. You may remember Rex as the former Starspeeder 3000 pilot droid from the original Star Tours attraction. Rumor is that he’s as quirky and talkative as ever!
- Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo – is a designated location for traveling food shuttles on Batuu and the place to head to fuel up galactic favorites. Chef Strono “Cookie” Tuggs is in much demand for his culinary skills, so his travels across the galaxy in a mobile kitchen allow him to fill his pantry with exotic ingredients used to make new and unusual dishes.
- Ronto Roasters – this location’s large recycled podracing engine fires up a barbecue pit for mouth-watering exotic meats. In addition to the tasty Ronto fare, a variety of exotic non-alcoholic drinks like the Sour Sarlacc or Tatooine Sunset will be available.
- Milk Stand – will offer two favorites of the locals direct from Bubo Wamba Family Farms – Blue Milk (as seen in “Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope”) and Green Milk (as seen in“Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi.”).
- Be on the lookout for specially designed Coca-Cola bottles that are being made specifically for and are only available for purchase on Batuu.
Reservations will not be accepted for any of the food and beverage offerings in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
Merchandise
Food is just one of discoveries you’ll find while wandering the lively market of Black Spire Outpost. You’ll also find a robust collection of merchant shops and stalls filled with authentic Star Wars creations.
- Droid Depot – step into Mubo’s workshop and construct your own astromech droid to take back with you to your home planet. Picking pieces and parts off of a conveyor belt, you’ll build one of two core models (R-series or BB-series) that will interact with various elements throughout Batuu. Further customize your droid by adding additional programming chips. The Droid Depot will also offer pre-built droids, droid-inspired products and more.
- Savi’s Workshop ~ Handbuilt Lightsabers – customize and craft your very own lightsaber with some help from the Gatherers. These workshop Masters not only guide you in building your unique lightsaber, but they’ll also instruct you on the ways of the Jedi.
- Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities – find a selection of rare and uniquely-valued items for sale representing different eras of the Star Wars galaxy.
- First Order Cargo – step into a temporary First Order storage dock and pledge your loyalty by purchasing pins, caps, gear, model ships and more.
- Resistance Supply – manned by Resistance members and local sympathizers, this makeshift stall supplies Resistance uniforms, pins, badges, hats, helmets, jackets, maps, tools, training supplies, food rations and other items.
- Black Spire Outpost – market featuring several stalls selling a variety of items:
- Creature Stall – interesting critters that you can take home with you
- Black Spire Outfitters – clothing
- Toydarian Toymaker – toys
- The Jewels of Bith – accessories and other trinkets to treasure
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Know Before You Go to Batuu
Disneyland® Park
- Guests planning to visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland® Park only between May 31 and Jun. 23, 2019 will need valid theme park admission and will be required to make a no-cost reservation, subject to availability, to access the land. During this time period, there will be no stand-by admission into the land. Information on how to make a reservation will be available at a later date. For guests staying at one of the three Disneyland® Resort hotels during these dates, they will receive a designated reservation to access the land during their stay (one reservation per registered guest), but valid theme park admission is still required. Beginning Jun. 24, 2019, the separate reservation for the land will no longer be required.
- Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be open during normal park operating hours. It will not be included in Extra Magic Hour or Magic Morning at Disneyland® Park.
- Disney FASTPASS service, including access via Disney MaxPass, will not initially be offered at Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. Disneyland® Park will continually evaluate their operations and services in order to help provide a great guest experience.
- Vacation packages, park tickets and Disney Resort hotel stays do not guarantee access to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge as the land and its experiences are subject to capacity restraints and other restrictions. Capacity for the parks, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and its experiences is limited. Access to the park, land and experiences may be restricted or unavailable depending on guest demand and other factors.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios®
- A reservation will not be offered/required to experience Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at the Walt Disney World® Resort. Valid theme park admission to Disney’s Hollywood Studios® is required to visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge after its opening on Aug. 29, 2019. Capacity is limited.
- Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be open during Extra Magic Hours. During Extra Magic Hours, guests staying at select Walt Disney World® Resort hotels can spend extra time at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® enjoying select attractions.
- Disney FastPass+ service will not initially be offered at Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. Disney’s Hollywood Studios® will continually evaluate their operations and services in order to help provide a great guest experience.
- Vacation packages, park tickets and Disney Resort hotel stays do not guarantee access to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge as the land and its experiences are subject to capacity restraints and other restrictions. Capacity for the parks, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and its experiences is limited. Access to the park, land and experiences may be restricted or unavailable depending on guest demand and other factors.
Inside Look at What's To Come
Take a look at artist renderings and videos showcasing Batuu!
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Artist Rendering. Actual construction may vary. © Disney/Lucasfilm
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