Disney just announced the opening dates for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and we couldn’t be more excited! My husband and I grew up on the Star Wars movies and we’ve passed that love onto our children. So to say we’re excited would probably be an understatement. We are ecstatic!
We’ve been wanting to plan another Disney World vacation and the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and the Star Wars activities it will offer are just more motivation to get planning. Starting August 29, 2019, guests will be able to travel to A Galaxy Far, Far Away when they visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort. Whether you’re a legendary Jedi or a young Padawan, this land is truly going to be extraordinary for everyone. Luckily, I’ve teamed up with my friends at Get Away Today to detail 10 things to do at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will open May 31, 2019, at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California, and Aug. 29, 2019, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. At 14 acres each, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be Disney’s largest single-themed land expansions ever, transporting guests to live their own Star Wars adventures in Black Spire Outpost, a village on the remote planet of Batuu, full of unique sights, sounds, smells and tastes. Guests can become part of the story as they sample galactic food and beverages, explore an intriguing collection of merchant shops and take the controls of the most famous ship in the galaxy aboard Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. (Disney Parks)
10 Things to Do at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World
Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run
At Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run, guests will get the opportunity to board the fastest ship in the galaxy! You and five others will be able to choose between roles like pilot, gunner and engineer as you team up with Chewbacca and Hando Onaka to complete your mission. Depending on how well (or poorly) you do, there will either be congratulations in order or a bounty on your head. This high-speed adventure is sure to be enjoyable for the entire family.
Inside Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, Disney guests will take the controls in one of three unique and critical roles aboard the fastest ship in the galaxy when Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens May 31, 2019, at Disneyland Resort in California and Aug. 29, 2019, at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. (Disney Parks)
Watch the Millennium Falcon in action!
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
While we know that Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance won’t be open for the initial debut (opening later in 2019), we can’t wait to see what Disney has come up with for this attraction. Here, you’ll be able to team up with the Resistance on a secret mission to infiltrate the First Order. Disney has been mostly quiet about the story for this attraction, however, we do know that guests will have run-ins with stormtroopers, Kylo Ren and more. With never before seen technology and advanced animatronics, this attraction is truly going to be out of this world.
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will open May 31, 2019, at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California, and Aug. 29, 2019, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. At 14 acres each, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be Disney’s largest single-themed land expansions ever, transporting guests to live their own Star Wars adventures in Black Spire Outpost, a village on the remote planet of Batuu, full of unique sights, sounds, smells and tastes. Guests can become part of the story as they sample galactic food and beverages, explore an intriguing collection of merchant shops and take the controls of the most famous ship in the galaxy aboard Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. (Disney Parks)
Oga’s Cantina
Oga’s Cantina is known to be a safe haven for intergalactic bandits, so you’ll naturally be able to chat and meet some of the galaxy’s most wanted smugglers. In addition to the lively atmosphere, guests will also have the opportunity to choose from a variety of unique concoctions that both adults and kids will enjoy. These drinks will feature exotic ingredients, served in quirky vessels. Plus, you’ll also be able to run into RX-24, the former StarSpeeder 3000 pilot from Star Tours as he serves as the Cantina DJ.
Oga’s Cantina at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is a local watering hole to unwind, conduct business and maybe even encounter a friend or a foe. Patrons of the cantina come from across the galaxy to sample the famous concoctions created with exotic ingredients using ‘otherworldly’ methods, served in unique vessels, with choices for kids and libations for adults. Oga’s Cantina opens its doors at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge May 31, 2019, at Disneyland Resort in California and Aug. 29, 2019, at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.
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Savi’s Workshop – Handbuilt Lightsabers
If you’ve ever wanted a legendary lightsaber of your own, now is your chance to get one! At Savi’s Workshop, guests will be able to customize their own one-of-a-kind lightsaber. Under the guidance of a rebel group called the “Gatherers,” you’ll be able to use the power of a kyber crystal and create your lightsaber from themes like Peace and Justice, Power and Control, Elemental Nature and Protection and Defense. Because Disney has revealed that Savi’s Workshop is going to blur the lines between what is an attraction and a merchandise experience, we expect Savi’s Workshop to be more expensive than most shops in Black Spire Outpost. So, now is the time to start saving up your Imperial credits!
At Savi’s Workshop Handbuilt Lightsabers, guests will have the opportunity to customize and craft their own lightsabers. In this exclusive experience, guests will feel like a Jedi as they build these elegant weapons from a more civilized age. (Disney Parks)
Disney guests visiting Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be able to stop by the Droid Depot to build their own R-series or BB-series droids that will act as a friend throughout the village of Black Spire Outpost. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens May 31, 2019, at Disneyland Resort in California and Aug. 29, 2019, at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. (David Roark/Disney Parks)
Droid Depot
Much like Savi’s Workshop, you’ll be able to create your own customized droid at the Droid Depot. Here, Mubo (the shop’s proprietor) will help you create your own intergalactic sidekick using scraps of metal and various materials from all around the galaxy. Once you’ve completed your droid, it can actually interact with items throughout your stay in Battu.
In the Droid Depot at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, guests will be able to build their own personal droids. (Disney Parks)
Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo
Of course, all of that galactic travel is sure to make you hungry, which is why you should stop at Docking Bay 7 Food & Cargo. Here, you’ll be able to grab delicious dishes made famous by Chef Strono “Cookie” Tuggs while eating in an actual hangar bay. All of the cuisine served here will have familiar, but surprising colors and textures. Plus, there will be a variety of plant-based, vegan and vegetarian options for guests to enjoy as well. Try the Ithorian Garden Loaf, Smoked Kaadu Ribs, Fried Endorian Tip-Yip and more.
Innovative and creative eats from around the galaxy will be available at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge when it opens May 31, 2019, at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif., and Aug. 29, 2019, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The Ithorian Garden Loaf, found at Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, is a plant-based ‘meatloaf’ dish served with roasted vegetable mash, seasonal vegetables and mushroom sauce. (David Roark/Disney Parks)
Milk Stand
At last, longtime fans of the Star Wars franchise will finally be able to taste the galaxy’s most infamous drink – blue milk! At the Milk Stand, guests will be able to choose between blue and green milk, a local favorite for residents of Battu. While the drink has the title of milk, this beverage will actually serve as a frozen treat that has fruity flavors.
Blue Milk and Green Milk can be found in the Black Spire Outpost market inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. (David Roark/Disney Parks)
Ronto Roasters
Ronto Roasters will be another quick-service restaurant for visitors of Battu to enjoy. At Ronto Roasters, guests will be able to enjoy the best sandwiches in the galaxy. Powered by a recycled pod racer, you’ll be able to enjoy mouth-watering meats and barbeque options like Turkey Jerkey, a Ronto Wrap and more.
Ronto Roasters will feature savory meats spit-roasted over a former Podracer engine. (Disney Parks)
The Creature Stall in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will offer creatures of the galaxy, including porgs, tauntauns and more. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens May 31, 2019, at Disneyland Resort in California and Aug. 29, 2019, at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. (David Roark/Disney Parks)
Toydarian Toymaker
At this humble toy shop, you’ll be able to meet Zabaka the Toydarian and even purchase some of her unique items as a souvenir. From what Disney has released, it looks like you’ll be able to purchase a variety of plushes, collectables and musical instruments like an Ewok Drum and Kloo Horn.
The Toydarian Toymaker stall in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will feature an assortment of artisan-style plush characters, wood and tin toys and musical instruments. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens May 31, 2019, at Disneyland Resort in California and Aug. 29, 2019, at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. (David Roark/Disney Parks)
Play Disney Parks App
Last, but certainly not least, the Play Disney Parks app is going to enhance your experience at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to another level. With the Play Disney Parks app, you’ll be able to create a galactic profile where you can translate galactic languages, complete tasks and even decipher messages from the first order. With each mission or task that you complete, you’ll be able to earn intergalactic credits. While we’re not sure what you can do with intergalactic credits or what your profile can do, we can’t wait to use the Play Disney Parks app when visiting Battu.
Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will feature rare items from across the galaxy for sale, all part of Dok-Ondar’s collection. Items will represent different eras of the Star Wars galaxy, including holocrons, ancient Jedi and Sith artifacts, lightsabers and more. Star Wars: GalaxyÕs Edge will open May 31, 2019, at Disneyland Resort in California and Aug. 29, 2019, at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida. (Disney Parks)
As you can see, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is going to unlike anything we’ve ever seen. Luckily, you can experience all of the galactic fun when you book a vacation with Get Away Today. Not only will they guarantee the best deal, but they’ll also have a specialized Walt Disney World expert to help guide and plan every detail of your vacation. The best part? It’s completely free to use their services!
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will open May 31, 2019, at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California, and Aug. 29, 2019, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. (Disney Parks)
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