Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – #DisneyMagicMoments
Disney Parks Explores Galaxy’s Edge….
Need a bit of sunshine? “Bright suns,” if you will?
Well, hold on to your ronto wrap, the Disney Parks Blog’s Jeremy Schoolfield brought us back to Batuu with a quick post for #DisneyMagicMoments.
Guests will discover innovative and creative eats from around the galaxy at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California and at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Pictured here, left to right, are the Meiloorun Juice, the Nuna Turkey Jerky and the Ronto Wrap filled with roasted pork, grilled sausage, peppercorn sauce and tangy slaw wrapped in pita found at Ronto Roasters, located in the Black Spire Outpost market. (Kent Phillips/Disney Parks)
For decades, Star Wars fans dreamed of actually visiting the galaxy far, far away that we all love. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge turns that wish into reality at Disneyland park in California and Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida – a step into a larger world that invites you to live your own Star Wars story.
In this latest installment of our “Behind the Magic” series, you’ll hear from Scott Trowbridge, portfolio creative executive for Walt Disney Imagineering, and Doug Chiang, vice president and executive creative director for Lucasfilm, as they share the inspiration and creative mission for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
You’ll also learn more about how they developed the land’s setting, stories, attractions and the smallest details that make Star Wars come to life each day for guests.
Guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida will be able to wander the lively marketplace in Black Spire Outpost and find a robust collection of merchant shops and stalls filled with authentic Star Wars creations. (Kent Phillips, photographer)
Check out the clip:
Go Behind the X-wings and Blaster Marks of Batuu
Poe Dameron’s X-wing starfighter, Black One, appears in Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. (Kent Phillips, photographer)
Join Lucas film’s Doug Chiang and Walt Disney Imagineering’s Scott Trowbridge as they reveal how they approached the dreaming up of the largest land in Disney Parks history. You’ll discover how it went from a simple idea to a sprawling land filled with classic STAR WARS adventure.
For all of us who have been to Batuu, the draw back to the planet, er, ah, park is strong.
So, while we are at it, let’s check out some more Disney Parks videos about “Star Wars Land.”
Explore What Makes This Mission So Epic
When guests explore Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park in California and opening Aug. 29, 2019, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida, they may come across Resistance hero Rey as she leads the recruitment effort on Batuu. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
Step aboard the Millennium Falcon for a space run that is sure to be thrilling! In between your jumps to lightspeed, you will learn just how this adventure comes to life.
Join the Resistance and Live Your Adventure in a Galaxy Far, Far Away
Fifty menacing First Order Stormtroopers await guests as they arrive in the hangar bay of a Star Destroyer as part of Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. (Matt Stroshane, photographer)
You are about to take part in a galactic adventure on Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. Beware though, if caught…well, then may the Force be with you. Board your transport and escape the clutches of the First Order all while discovering fun facts about this exciting new attraction.
And how about some 360-degree views:
I can’t wait to return. “Rising moons travelers.”
