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Season of the Force

Star Warsโ„ข Fun at Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort

Back in 2015, The Walt Disney Company announced an expansion to bring new Star Warsโ„ข-themed lands to both Disneylandยฎ Park in Anaheim and Disney’s Hollywood Studiosยฎ in Orlando. While preparations and construction for those lands are in progress (no opening dates have been announced), some new Star Warsโ„ข-themed fun has already started in the parks – and there’s more to come at the Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resort!

Here’s a look at what’s available:

Stars Toursยฎ – The Adventures Continue

Star Toursยฎ – The Adventures Continue attraction at Disney’s Hollywood Studiosยฎ now includes adventures with locations and characters from the popular Star Warsโ„ข: The Force Awakens. Soon, the attraction will once again be randomized to both start and end at different locations for every galactic journey. Also, new scenes from Star Warsโ„ข: Episode VIII will be added to within the coming year.

Jedi Training Academyย 

A current favorite of young Padawans, Jedi Training Academy was recently reimagined. Now called Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple, trainees face Darth Vader and the Seventh Sister โ€“ a new villain from Disney XD’s Star Wars Rebels.

Star Warsโ„ข Launch Bayย 

This interactive experience takes guests into the Star Warsโ„ข Saga and hit film, Star Warsโ„ข: The Force Awakens. The experience features special exhibits and visits with favorite Star Warsโ„ข characters like Chewbacca and Kylo Ren. Located inside the Animation Courtyard at Disney’s Hollywood Studiosยฎ, the area will soon feature new props from Rogue One: A Star Warsโ„ข Story and show a behind-the-scenes film, โ€œMeet the Makers.โ€

Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away

This live stage show at Disney’s Hollywood Studiosยฎ celebrates iconic moments from the Star Warsโ„ข saga with live vignettes featuring popular Star Warsโ„ข characters, such as Kylo Ren, Chewbacca, Darth Vader and Darth Maul. Starting Dec. 16, AWR Troopers from Rogue One: A Star Warsโ„ข Story will join the show. The show takes place multiple times each day at the Center Stage area near The Great Movie Rideยฎ.

Stormtroopers March

Happening several times daily, the First Order’s strength is on display as Captain Phasma leads a squad of First Order stormtroopers from Star Warsโ„ข Launch Bay to the Center Stage area at Disney’s Hollywood Studiosยฎ.

And coming soon:

Star Warsโ„ข: A Galactic Spectacular

On Dec. 16, 2016, the current Star Warsโ„ข: A Galactic Spectacular fireworks show will return to Disney’s Hollywood Studiosยฎ.

Star Warsโ„ข: A Galactic Spectacular lights up the sky with Star Warsโ„ข-themed fireworks, lasers, light projections and other special effects combined with music and iconic characters and scenes from throughout the saga.

From Dec.16-31, it will join Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! as a second nightly fireworks spectacular. In 2017, the show will be presented at a schedule that has yet to be announced.

Star Warsโ„ข: A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party

Returns on Dec. 31, 2016 for New Yearโ€™s Eve and will reopen in 2017. CLICK HERE for more details on the party.

Star Warsโ„ข Guided Tour

Starting in 2017, a seven-hour guided tour will provide guests with a full Force all-access adventure. For $129, guests will receive:

  • Screening of Star Warsโ„ข: Path of the Jedi
  • Reserved viewing of 2 live stage showsโ€”Star Warsโ„ข: A Galaxy Far, Far Away and March of the First Order
  • Participate in Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple (ages 4-12)
  • Ride on Star Toursยฎ โ€“ The Adventures Continue
  • A Star Warsโ„ข-inspired dinner at Backlot Express
  • Chewbacca and Kylo Ren Character Greeting
  • In-depth, insider’s tour around Star Warsโ„ข Launch Bay
  • Admission to Star Warsโ„ข: A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party
  • Reserved viewing of Star Warsโ„ข: A Galactic Spectacular nighttime fireworks event
  • A personalized souvenir to commemorate your adventures

 

Dates and offering subject to change

Note: Because of construction of the new Star Warsโ„ข-themed lands in Disney’s Hollywood Studiosยฎ, Star Warsโ„ข Weekends will not be offered.

Reservations Now Open for ‘A Galactic Spectacular’ Dessert Party

Looking for a sweet way to enjoy theย Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular fireworks show during your upcoming visit to Disney’s Hollywood Studiosยฎ? We’ve found just what you’re looking for!

Reservations are currently open for theย Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party at Disney’s Hollywood Studiosยฎ. Taking place on Dec. 31, 2016 and select nights in 2017, the out-of-this-world dessert party will provide:

  • Preferred viewing area for the new Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular fireworks show
  • Star Warsโ„ข-themed desserts served at a private party inside Star Wars Launch Bay
  • Selection of specialty drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
  • Souvenir Chewbacca stein

Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Partyย runs Dec. 31, 2016 and on select nights in 2017 (which will be available for booking soon). Pricing is $69-79/adult ages 10+ and $39-45 for children ages 3 to 9 (tax and gratuity included).

Contact your Magic Makerยฎ to check availability or for additional questions.

Disneyโ€™s Hollywood Studiosยฎ admission is also required and is not included in the price of the Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party. Seating is not available. Wheelchairs and ECVs can be accommodated. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcoholic beverages. A valid form of government identification will be required to verify your age. Disney dining plan entitlements may not be redeemed for this event. Discounts or promotions are not valid for this event. Entertainment is subject to change or cancellation without notice.

Star Warsโ„ข-Themed Lands Coming to Disneylandยฎ and Walt Disney Worldยฎ Resorts

The Walt Disney Company announced that a galaxy far, far away would be coming to a Disney Park near you!

In what is being called Disney’s largest single themed land expansion in history, these new Star Warsโ„ข-themed lands will bring 14 acres of fun to both Disneylandยฎ Park in Anaheim and Disney’s Hollywood Studiosยฎ in Orlando.

Plans call for the land to transport guests to a never-before-seen-planet feature two signature attractions. Inside the land, every store and restaurant will be run by the “locals” of the planet!

No date has been announced for the launch of these new Star Warsโ„ข-themed lands. But in the meantime, new Star Warsโ„ข fun is on the way!

  • Stars Toursยฎ – The Adventures Continue – Later in 2015,ย Star Toursยฎ – The Adventures Continue attractions in both Disneylandยฎ Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studiosยฎ will include a new adventure with locations and characters from the upcoming Star Warsโ„ข: The Force Awakens.
  • Jedi Training Academy โ€“ A current favorite of young Padawans, Jedi Training Academy, will soon be reimagined with a new experience that includes new characters and a new villain to battle from the popular Disney XD series, “Star Wars Rebels.โ€
  • Star Warsโ„ข Launch Bay – Also coming in 2015, this new interactive experience will take guests on both coasts into the upcoming film, Star Warsโ„ข: The Force Awakens. The experience will feature special exhibits, visits with new and favorite Star Warsโ„ข characters, and specialty food and merchandise offerings. Star Warsโ„ข Launch Bay will be located in Tomorrowlandยฎ at Disneylandยฎ Park and inside the Animation Courtyard atย Disney’s Hollywood Studiosยฎ.
  • Season of the Force – Inspired by the success of Star Warsโ„ข Weekends, Season of the Force will be a new season event, beginning early 2016, bringing more intergalactic fun into Disneylandยฎ Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studiosยฎ. At Disneylandยฎ Park, Space Mountainยฎ will be reimagined into Hyperspace Mountain.ย Over atย Disney’s Hollywood Studiosยฎ, they will feature a new fireworks spectacular on weekend nights set to the iconic scores of Star Warsโ„ข movies. Much more fun is in the works as well.

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Artist Concept Art – Actual Construction May Differ

We’ll bring you more information as it becomes available on all these out-of-this-universe announcements!

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