Must-Do Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Experiences at Disneyland Park.

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June 2, 2019

With over 14 acres there are many must-do Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge experiences located throughout the new land at Disneyland Park. The new land, which opened May 31, 2019, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is packed with immersive storytelling and these 10 must-do Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Experiences at Disneyland Park.

The number one must-do on everyone’s list is to fly the “Fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy” on the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers run. Guests can strap into the Falcon cockpit to take control while on a mission to help Hondo smuggle goods. Pro-tip: Save this for the last thing on your list since they won’t kick you out of line.

The next must-do Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge experiences at Disneyland Park is to visit the Black Spire Outpost Marketplace. The bustling marketplace is full of vendors showcasing wares from across the galaxy. While visiting, guests can pick up authentic Batuuan attire, start a collection of rare artifacts at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities, or peek into the cages in the creature stall.

Ever wonder what the blue milk tastes like that Luke Skywalker experienced in “Star Wars: A New Hope”? Guests visiting the Black Spire Outpost can stop by the Milk Stand to pick up the delicious frozen blends of both blue and green milk with dashes of fruity accents.

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Don’t have time to sit down to eat? Grab a bite to go at Ronto Roasters! The marketplace stall offers mouth-watering Ronto wraps, sweet-or-spicy Nuna Turkey Jerky, and a selection of specialty beverages. While you wait, be sure to check out the large podracing engine hanging overhead and the former smelter droid turning a spit of meats.

Next on the list of must-do Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Experiences at Disneyland Park is, of course, to craft together a Lightsaber at Savi’s Workshop or build a Droid inside the Droid Depot. Guests can construct a Lightsaber, which is a rite of passage in the life of a Jedi, at Savi’s Workshop- Handbuilt Lightsabers. Feel the force as you craft your own Lightsaber with customizations of various hilts, décor and the all-important kyber crystals. Pro-tip: Build your own Lightsaber is by reservation only. Guests must make their reservation, pay for their Lightsaber and then wait for your build time. The experience takes about One hour to complete.

Guests can build some of the most loyal companions in the Star Wars galaxy at the Droid Depot. Guests can build and customize their own astromech friends by picking their own pieces and parts from a conveyor belt to construct one of the two core models (R-series or BB-series).

Once you have completed your Lightsaber and/or Droid, the next stop on the must-do list is to drop by for a drink at Oga’s Cantina. Guests can gather in the heartbeat of Black Spire Outpost to share their tales from around the galaxy as they enjoy exotic beverages served in unique vessels with a coaster. Pro-tip: This line is very long and you should head here first if you are after one of these amazing Tiki Mugs!

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While you are exploring the new land be sure to download the Play Disney Parks Mobile App to gain access inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on your very own datapad. Use your datapad throughout the land to scan the contents hidden inside containers, translate languages and tune into communications.

While using the Play Disney Parks Mobile app throughout the land, guests can also play the game “Outpost Control” where you can choose to support the Resistance or the First Order. The faction that controls the majority of the blinking light panels next to doorways throughout Black Spire Outpost first wins the game and demonstrates their allegiance to their side’s cause. The conflict plays out multiple times a day.

Finally, the last must-do Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Experience is to keep your eyes open for Kylo Ren, Rey, and other Star Wars characters. Guests may encounter the supreme leader Kylo Ren as he lands at Black Spire Outpost to gather Stormtroopers to help him hunt for Resistance fighter Rey, the Millennium Falcon co-pilot Chewbacca, or Resistance spy Vi Moradi.

Guests can enjoy these must-do Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge experiences at the Disneyland Park starting May 31, 2019. May the force be with you!

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That’s a Wrap For Jungle Cruise

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Heather Adamczak

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June 2, 2019

Jungle Cruise has wrapped! Or so says an Instagram post by Dwayne Johnson. The film is loosely based off of the famous attraction at Walt Dinsey World and Disneyland in Adventureland at the parks. The story takes place on a small riverboat takes a group of travelers through a jungle full of animals that come alive in a magical way.

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The film may have completed shooting but there will be months of editing and post productions elements that will now begin before it comes to the big screen in summer 2020! Stay tuned for more updates on the film as we get them. As always, check back to Chip and Co for all your Disney news!

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Tram And Security Updates At Hollywood Studios

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Melissa Welt

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June 2, 2019

We have spotted more changes at the parks! It appears there are tram and security updates at Hollywood Studios. These updates are exciting as it appears they are more permanent!

New security and tram drop off areas have finally been revealed. Thankfully, it appears the security area is actually larger than it was previously. This should allow guests to enter the park more smoothly. Especially during those morning rush hours. It is now located more towards the left side as you enter from the parking lot. We also noted the fans above security which will help tremendously during summer in Florida.

With the move, the no bag line is more central to the tables instead of off to the side as it is at other parks. All the new security tables are undercover via the blue structure instead of any temporary tents. We also noticed some new lighting around the security area to help out once the sun sets. All in all the new security area is really nice.

If you have been to Hollywood Studios recently, you may recall a very long walk past many work fences. This long walk occurred after the parking tram stop which was inconvenient for many guests. Finally, after months of temporary tram stops, the new permanent one has been unveiled. This one is closer to the main entrance and easier to navigate towards the front. I’m sure many will rejoice that the tram finally stops closer to the entrance. Especially once the park closes and no one wants to make a long walk to the tram to get to their car.

All of these changes should help with guest flow. Once Galaxies Edge opens up, the new security and tram areas are bound to see some heavy use.

Thank you to @seanatdisney for the photos!

Pixar Pals Parking Structure at the Disneyland Resort Almost Complete.

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Jessica Jones

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June 2, 2019

The new Disneyland parking structure is nearing completion with its construction process. Recently named as the Pixar Pals Parking structure at the Disneyland Resort, this new structure was built to help accommodate guest flow at the park.

Adjacent to the Mickey and Friends Disneyland Resort Parking structure, this new structure will feature familiar friends from Disney-Pixar films such as “Incredibles”, “Coco”, “Monsters, Inc.” and “Inside Out” throughout the six levels of the garage.

The new Pixar Pals Disneyland resort parking structure will feature more than 5,000 parking spaces throughout the structure’s six levels. In addition, the structure will feature a new electronic parking system to help expedite guest parking.

The Pixar Pals Disneyland resort parking structure had a completion date of the end of July. By the looks of it, this project could potentially almost complete just in time for the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge last week.

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LEGO Ideas: Main Street U.S.A. Train Station LEGO Project

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Danielle

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June 2, 2019

If you haven’t heard about the LEGO Ideas page, it’s a really fun site to check out. It is a community where fans can submit their ideas, like this amazing Main Street U.S.A. Train Station LEGO Project. Sometimes these ideas can even become a reality like the Steamboat Willie LEGO set we all fell in love with earlier this year.

After seeing the very cool Haunted Mansion LEGO project last month, I’ve become totally addicted to searching the site for cool Disney inspired ideas. There are lots of amazing fan submitted projects, and there are many I hope we one day see become a reality, like the Main Street Train Station.

The train station on Main Street U.S.A. is one of the first things we notice when entering the Magic Kingdom. It has long been a welcoming entry way for people who call the Disney Parks, home. This set is meant to capture the striking visual aspect and the wonder of the Train Station in Lego form.

The station is fully three dimensional, and has 360° of gorgeously detailed views. The train station itself measures about 24 inches by 6 inches.

The Main Street Train Station LEGO project comes complete with a built in motor and IR capability. An engine, coal car, and two passenger cars make up the train measuring about 29 inches. I love how there is even a puff of LEGO “smoke” coming from the smoke stack!

What is great about the Main Street Train Station LEGO Project is that it would appeal to Disney fans, and train collectors alike! Can you imagine setting up a full circular track for this, and having it go around the incredible 4,000 piece Disney Castle LEGO set?

What do you think of the fan submitted ideas to LEGO Ideas, do you hope we see more of these awesome fan inspired projects become real sets?

The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Disneyland is Back Open

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Susan Wilson

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June 2, 2019

There’s some great news for all the little princesses visiting Disneyland! The Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Disneyland is back open. At the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique children ages 3-12 can be transformed into their favorite princess. This fun experience was closed for a short time but now guests can make their reservations right on the Disneyland app.

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique Packages

At the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique a Fairy Godmother in training gives little girls fun makeovers fit for a princess. There are several different package sizes for purchase and they can be found here. From the Crown Package starting at $64.95 (plus tax) up to the Castle Deluxe Package starting at $229.95 (plus tax) there’s something for everyone.

Some of the packages come with a new princess dress. For example The Crown Package contains the following:

The Deluxe Castle Package
For $229.95 (plus tax), this package includes the fairest makeover in all the land. Package includes:

Hairstyle—choose from Fairytale Princess, Disney Diva or Color Star looks
Shimmering makeup
Princess sash and cinch bag
Face gem
Nail polish
Deluxe Princess dress of choice
Coordinating accessories (shoes sold separately)

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Reservations

Reservations at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique go quickly. It is highly recommended that you book your reservations 180 days in advance. However, if you decide to book within that window reservations may still be available. It’s always a good idea to keep checking back for cancellations. It’s even easier now that you can book right on the Disneyland app.

There’s also photopass service at the Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique at Disneyland so you can have those memories. With Sleeping Beauty’s Castle looking more amazing than ever before this is a must do experience. Make sure to book those reservations now on the Disneyland app.

All information is from Disneyland Twitter HERE and their website HERE.

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Lion King and Jungle Festival Characters Spotted!

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Tessa H

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June 2, 2019

Lion King and Jungle Festival characters spotted! According to ED92 Disneyland Paris has released a photo featuring Minnie, Mickey and Donald in their adventure outfits with their friends Baloo and King Louie from The Jungle Book. The Lion King and Jungle Festival is coming to Disneyland Paris from the 30th June to the 22nd of September.

According to ED92 Minnie Mouse in her”special Jungle Jive outfit” can only meet guests during character meals from the Lion King Signature Experience. The Lion King Signature Experience which can be purchased from the Disneyland Paris website. The Signature Experience features best seats in the house for The Lion King: Rhythms of the Pride Lands new stage show, Lunch with a Rafiki and Mickey at Restaurant Hakuna Matata and much more!

Lion King and Jungle Festival characters will be spotted around the amazing season, during events such as ‘King of Swingers’, based upon The Jungle Book. Where guests will be able to venture deep into the jungle and embark on a colourful journey through the Indian jungle in a new musical extravaganza, this new musical show will be a twist on the classic Disney tale. Guests will join Baloo, King Louie and friends for a jungle jingle and help explorer Mickey and his crew navigate through this mysterious land! Guests will also be able to meet Rafiki or head over to Adventureland and join Timon, Pumba and some party performers to learn how to “MataDance”. Learn how to stop while following the ‘Hakuna Matata’ philosophy with your favourite duo.

Over 600 Anaheim Children Enjoyed an Unforgettable Experience at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

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Kelly Greer

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June 1, 2019

This week, over 600 Anaheim children enjoyed an unforgettable experience at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The kids were given the opportunity to explore this all-new land and all that it has to offer.

The kids, from many non-profit organizations in Anaheim, were invited to explore Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on Thursday afternoon. The organizations included the Make-a-Wish Foundation, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and the Boys and Girls Club. This was a whole new experience for all involved as previously, only VIPs, cast members and their guests and the news media had been permitted to enter the land.

The kids were able to spend 4 hours building their very own lightsabers, eating in the new restaurants, exploring the shops and of course, riding the newest attraction – Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. The kids also had some great photo opportunities with the iconic ship and beloved Star Wars characters including Stormtroopers, Chewbacca, and even Rey!

Many of the kids came by bus to visit the park but a few were so close that they were able to walk! Some of the kids had never visited Disneyland Resort before. The Anaheim YMCA CEO, Rick Martens, points out that for many of these kids, it was a “life-changing experience” to come to the park for even one day. Martens said that the YMCA After-School program helps 7,000 of Anaheim’s neediest kids, including 180 homeless children.

What a wonderful way to encourage a love of Star Wars in these younglings, giving them an unforgettable first look at the land of Batuu!

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Disney Confirms The Land and The Seas with Nemo & Friends Are Here to Stay

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Heather Adamczak

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June 1, 2019

Disney Confirms The Land and The Seas with Nemo & Friends Are Here to Stay

There have been rumors going around about the future of The Land Pavilion and The Seas with Finding Nemo. Disney has been revealing plans for the future of the park and just announced that at the D23 Expo this fall they will reveal even more. These include new pavilions like the play-themed pavilion and the Guardians of the Galaxy-themed roller coaster.

However, they did make it very clear in a tweet that they absolutely have no plans to get rid of The Land Pavilion or The Seas with Finding Nemo!

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This is great news as these attractions are beloved by many who visit the parks year after year.

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New Lemon Blueberry Magic AKA Donald Duck Butt Cronut in Disneyland

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Heather Adamczak

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June 1, 2019

New Lemon Blueberry Magic AKA Donald Duck Butt Cronut in Disneyland

The Get Your Ears On Celebration just ended and with that brought an influx of new seasonal treats to Disneyland. Today alone we found two fantastic and super photogenic treats at Schmoozies!

Schmoozies! is a Quick Service location in Hollywood Land offering some of the best snacks at Disney Califonia Adventure Park. Seasonally changing treats plus delish smoothies and epic coffee choices make this one of our favorite stops.

The New Lemon Blueberry Magic AKA Donald Duck Butt Cronut is filled with lemon blueberry jelly, which offers a great balance of sweetness and tartness. It is HUGE and can be shared between two people for sure. The cronut is flaky, and light just like you’d want from the donut hybrid. It’s topped with whipped topping to mimic Donald after he has been shot into the wall during Mickey’s Philharmagic. Totally adorable! The Sorcerer Hat is white chocolate

The new cronut paired perfectly with the new Sorcerer Mickey Shake! They photograph pretty well together too!

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Corn Dog Nuggets Are Back at Casey’s Corner

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Monique Lopez

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June 1, 2019

Corn Dog Nuggets Are Back at Casey’s Corner

Casey’s Corner at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World has put their corn dog nuggets back on their menu!

After much crowd feedback, the original beef corn dog nuggets have returned. The crowd goes wild! Frequent park goers and other snack fans will remember not long ago, a change was made to the classic dog in the nuggets and we were left with chicken instead of the all-beef dog. It seems like due to the popular demand, the all-beef dog remains the top choice for snack fans. Even though Casey’s Corner has a different hot dog every month, it looks as if the classic corn dog nuggets are here to stay for now.

To get your hands on the $8.99 corn dog nuggets meal with apples or with fries, head on over to Casey’s Corner on Main Street, U.S.A. If you love corn dog nuggets, but also want to try something new, try their limited time offerings. Currently, they have Casey’s All-Beef Classic Hot Diggity Dog and Casey’s Classic Loaded fries. If chicken and beef are not your thing, Casey’s now has a Plant-Based Dog either with loaded slaw or plain. Then you can wash it all down with a Frozen Mint Julep Lemonade. Then, later in the evening, come back for round two of the corn dog nuggets just in time for the Happily Ever After fireworks show! Sounds like a winning combination, to us!

What’s your favorite snack to get at Casey’s Corner? Let us know in the comments!

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A Guide to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.

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Jessica Jones

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June 1, 2019

As one of the most talked about attractions coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge it’s no wonder fans want to know more about Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run in the new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The new ride combines immersive storytelling with interactive game play which allows guest to become protagonists of their own Star Wars adventures.

As the most famous of all of the Star Wars star ships, this vessel is often called a “piece of junk” or “bucket of bolts”, but the ship built in the land is far from that! Guests who are 38 inches or taller can climb aboard the Millennium Falcon after Chewbacca brought the Falcon to the Black Spire Outpost for repairs where he loans the Falcon to Hondo Ohnaka in exchange for replacement parts. As a result, a smuggler is now making good use of the ship with your help.

Hondo Ohnaka is a business owner of a business called Ohnaka Transport Solutions. Guests meet Hondo in Millennium Falcon: Smugglers run where he needs extra flight crews to make a few runs for him. Hondo is looking for a crew that won’t ask too many questions about the cargo or how he acquired it.

If you accept your quest you then enter the Falcon via an access hatch on the ship’s starboard airlock. Once aboard, guests spend time in the main hold and lounge where they can explore the equipment in the room or sit at the famous Dejarik (chess) table.

Your mission is about to begin! Strap your crew of six into the Falcon cockpit where you are assigned one of three critical roles to complete the mission. Guests are assigned the role of Pilot (2) where two guests work together to steer the ship, Gunners (2) who use blasters and missiles to defend the Falcon and its precious cargo, or Flight Engineer (2) who keep the Falcon from falling apart on the mission by managing the ship’s systems, repairing damage and taking control of the “special modifications” Hondo installed.

Pilots! start up the Falcon and make the jump to light speed to start your mission! While on your mission be ready to listen for Hondo Ohnaka and Chewbacca as they help guide you along on your mission. At the end of the mission, Hondo will inform guests on how well they accomplished their objectives. Good luck aboard the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run during your mission!

Source: Disneyland News

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