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8 Facts About Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Coming to the Disney Parks

Mar 6 2019 - 1:19pm

When Disney goes, Disney goes all out. And Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge [1] — the new land coming to Disneyland and Walt Disney World this year — is no exception. Fans of the beloved and classic movies will be able to fully immerse themselves in the galactic world with activities like two new rides [2], being able to craft your own lightsabers, and shopping mysterious and unique items, including ancient Jedi artifacts. Oh, and there's tons of new food coming [3], including — wait for it — Blue Milk. For more fun facts about what you can expect when Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge opens later this year, keep reading.

— Additional reporting by Caitlin Gallagher

It's the Largest Single-Themed Land Ever Created at a Disney Park

Based on the preview photos, Stars Wars: Galaxy's Edge looks huge. From the rides to the restaurants, you'll be able to spend all day here for sure.

There Will Be 2 Main Attractions

Get ready for two major rides: Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Stars Wars: Rise of the Resistance. In Millennium Falcon, guests will take the controls in a variety of ways (some will be flight engineers while others will be pilots) as the vessel flies through space. In Rise of the Resistance, you will join a battle against the First Order, which will include a faceoff with Kylo Ren, as you ride a starship and Star Destroyer.

One of the Rides Might Be 28 Minutes Long!

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is "the most epic attraction we've ever built," said Scott Trowbridge, a creative executive at Disney Imagineering. It's reportedly a whopping 28 minutes long, and you can watch a preview of the ride here [4].

You'll Get to Immerse Yourself in the World Even Off the Rides

Guests can engage in missions and games throughout the land using the Play Disney Parks mobile app.

The Food Will Be Out of This World

Between the land's eateries Oga's Cantina, Ronto Roasters, Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo, and the Milk Stand, you'll be able to enjoy treats like Blue (or Green) Milk, which is a soft-frozen milkshake made of rice milk, pork wraps, and raspberry creme puffs. There will also be alcoholic beverages available, including ones called Bloody Rancor, Fuzzy Tauntaun, and Bespin Fizz.

You'll Get to Meet Your Favorite Characters

Guests will encounter many familiar faces inside Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, including Rey, Finn, BB-8, Chewbacca, and even members of the First Order.

The Music Will Be Special

The music you'll hear while walking through Galaxy's Edge will be original themes created especially for the land by Academy Award-winning composer John Williams.

The Opening Dates Are Just Around the Corner

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge will open at Disneyland on May 31, and Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios on Aug. 29!


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