Star Wars Celebration 2022 is happening at the Anaheim Convention Center this weekend and some galactic park news was released during yesterday’s “From a Galaxy Far, Far Away to a Disney Park Near You” panel that we think you’ll want to know…
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge News
New Star Wars Characters coming to Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland
The legendary bounty hunter Boba Fett and mercenary Fennec Shand will soon make their Batuu debut. Beginning May 28th, you may find yourself encountering these two attempting to remain in the shadows around Black Spire Outpost.
And the news we’ve all been waiting for… Din Djarin, known as the Mandalorian, and Grogu, the child who found protection with Mando, will also journey to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland park at a later date.
And how will these characters fit the timeline of the land which has been strictly enforced thus far? Here’s what Disney has to say:
“While we as visitors may be able to experience different stories throughout Star Wars history, the characters on Batuu can not. They will remain in their specific story and timeline and won’t intersect with other characters or stories that would not be appropriate for them.”
Hmmmm. Perhaps it’s time for Galaxy’s Edge to just be a celebration of all things Star Wars and let us have ALL the characters we love in the land (just like any other land at Disneyland). Forcing the land to serve only a tiny sliver of the Star Wars timeline is an unfortunate limitation that really isn’t necessary. What do you think?
Walt Disney World Additions
Hopefully Batuu East isn’t too far behind with those character additions! For now, Orlando’s Star Wars land is receiving bounties from the virtual side.
With the rollout of MagicBand+, Galaxy’s Edge visitors will be able to join the Batuu Bounty Hunters guild. Completing missions throughout Black Spire Outpost by following light patterns and haptics from the new MagicBand will lead to virtual bounties. A thermal viewer via the Play Disney Parks app will also offer secret glimpses through doors, walls, and facades in the land.
New themed-AR lenses are available now in the My Disney Experience app, with more to come in the near future.
Galactic Beats
Are you a fan of DJ R-3X? Another playlist from the beloved Star Tours pilot is being released soon!
New Destinations Coming to Star Tours
Star Tours is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, and what better way to celebrate than with new destinations? During yesterday’s panel, Imagineer Scott Trowbridge mentioned it’s time to add to the roster: “I think we should do some more, right?” More details to come.
What destinations would you like to see added to Star Tours?
HALYX: A Potential Return
During the panel, Scott Trowbridge briefly mentioned that the Star Wars-esque HALYX may be coming back to Disneyland’s Tomorrowland.
If you’re not familiar with the short-lived sci-fi themed rock band that performed “live from the Space Stage”, I highly recommend giving Defunctland’s documentary a watch:
Star Wars on the Disney Wish
Here’s a first look at a Porg from the new kids club Star Wars: Cargo Bay:
Imagineers are exploring unique ways to serve cocktails in Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge, and shared a video of a camtono. This is a prototype, as Scott Trowbridge iterated “this is not final”. Enjoy the sneak peek!
(if you can’t see the video above, CLICK HERE)
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
In Chandrila Star Line news:
A Lego-fied Halcyon will be seen in the Lego Star Wars: Summer Vacation series, as characters will voyage on the vessel during the show, which streams on Disney+ beginning August 5th.
And Imagineering said they’ve heard Halcyon guests loud and clear: music from the Twi’lek starlet, Gaya, will be released soon.
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Let’s Hear From You
Are you ready to meet your favorite Mandalorian and baby Grogu in Galaxy’s Edge? Do the new MagicBand+ and Data Pad enhancements for Florida’s Galaxy’s Edge look interesting? Do you jam to the music from DJ R-3X at home? Let us know in the comments below!
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