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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is the biggest Disney theme park upgrade in years. The first of the twin lands will open at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California, on May 31, while the second will open at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida, on Aug. 29. Here’s what we know about Galaxy’s Edge, including the latest on rides, dining, and an unusual Star Wars-themed hotel. We also have need-to-know info on special restrictions that will apply when the lands open. Finally, we’ve got a few tips from an experienced travel agent on planning your own visit to a galaxy far, far away. The basics Coming in at 14 acres each, both versions of Galaxy’s Edge represent the largest ever single-theme addition to the Disney parks. Toy Story Land, which opened in Florida in 2018, was significantly smaller, at just 11 acres. That massive footprint has presented some interesting logistical challenges. In California, access roads and highways hem in Disneyland on all sides. … [Read more...] about Disney’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge theme park lands, explained

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is the biggest Disney theme park upgrade in years. The twin facilities will open up later this year at both Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California, and at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. But since their unveiling in the summer of 2015, detailed information has been in short supply. After a major unveiling of the park this week, here’s what we know about Galaxy’s Edge, including the latest on rides, dining, and an unusual Star Wars-themed hotel. At the end, we also have need-to-know info from a Disney-certified travel agent on planning your own visit to a galaxy far, far away. The basics The first of two the Galaxy’s Edge parks will open in California this summer, according to the official Disney Parks blog, and thanks to a comment from Disney CEO Bob Iger in January, we know that could be as soon as June. Some of the most well-informed theme park fans have gone a step further, narrowing in on a potential opening weekend … [Read more...] about Disney’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge theme parks, explained

During this year’s Academy Awards, we got our best look yet at Toy Story Land, an extension of Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios coming this June. A 30-second teaser hinted at the various characters and other recognizable parts of the Pixar franchise that will make an appearance at the theme park. A website that Disney shared shortly after the teaser’s on-air premiere — during a commercial break — gives more context for what we can look forward to, however. That includes rides based on the characters Slinky Dog and the toy aliens, which became easy fan favorites after the original Toy Story. Meanwhile, there will be on-site dining as well, courtesy of Woody’s Lunch Box. The cowboy-style diner will be open for all three meals of the day. Finally, there’s a 4D arcade that gives visitors a chance to visit Andy’s old bedroom from every possible angle. Walt Disney gave us an even briefer look at Toy Story Land in February. This, however, … [Read more...] about Toy Story Land to feature alien rides, Woody-themed diner and more