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Disney World To Charge Extra For Star Wars Land?

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Via Local10.com:

It may cost extra to feel The Force when visiting the upcoming Star Wars Land at the Walt Disney World Resort.

Miceage reports the theme park is considering an upcharge for visitors to experience the new Star Wars-themed land when it opens in 2019.

According to the report, the plan would require guests purchase an additional $95 ticket, on top of the regular Disney Hollywood Studios park entry ticket, to visit the area for three months after its opening date.

The upcharge period would last from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2019.

Miceage believes the move would not totally be made out of greed, but to settle concerns over crowding issues that will likely occur when the highly-anticipated addition finally opens.

2019 Opening Of Star Wars Land Confirmed

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Via Comicbook.com:

The new Star Wars Land parks at Disneyland in Anaheim, CA and Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, FL now have an opening date – or at least year. Disney CEO Bob Iger confirmed on the quarterly investor earnings call Tuesday that both versions of Star Wars Land will open in 2019.

The confirmation comes after a record year for Disney at the box office, and is one of several major expansions in the Parks and Resorts department. Parks and Resorts had a 6% increase in revenue and 13% increase in operating income in Fiscal Year 2017 Q1. They recently revamped their Disney cruise ships, opened Shanghai Disney Resort, and saw increase at both Disneyland Paris and Hong Kong Disneyland, as well.

Before Star Wars land, Pandora: World of Avatar will open at Disney World this May, another focused area of growth for the parks.

Star Wars Land was announced during the D23 Expo in 2015, a 14 acre themed area that will transport fans to a galaxy far, far away. The lands will include cast members as aliens, interactive droids, a lifesize Millennium Falcon, alien-looking buildings and locales, and brand-new Star Wars rides.

“Our intent is to make it feel as if you’ve just walked into one of the movies,” Imagineering executive Scott Trowbridge said of the parks. “Bringing Star Wars to life in the physical world gives us the opportunity to play with a whole bunch of things we’ve never done before, to really engage all of the senses.”

Star Wars fans will be able to spend a day in the world they love in 2019. That’s an odd year, so the Star Wars Celebration convention should be in the U.S. that year – can you imagine going to the con and the park in one trip?

Statement From Bob Iger on the Passing Of Carrie Fisher

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Via Thewaltdisneycompany.com:

“Carrie Fisher was one-of-a-kind, a true character who shared her talent and her truth with us all with her trademark wit and irreverence. Millions fell in love with her as the indomitable Princess Leia; she will always have a special place in the hearts of Star Wars fans as well as all of us who were lucky enough to know her personally. She will be sorely missed, and we join millions of fans and friends around the world who mourn her loss today,” said Bob Iger, chairman and chief executive officer, The Walt Disney Company.

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Inspires Additions to Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Via Disneyparks.disney.go.com:
Just moments ago at our Disney Parks Blog Star Wars Celebration, speakers from Entertainment and Merchandise highlighted several new Star Wars-inspired additions that have recently – or will soon – make their way to Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

First, AWR Troopers from the film Rogue One: A Star Wars Story will debut at Disney’s Hollywood Studios very soon. AWR (Advanced Weapons Research) Troopers are encased in specialized Stormtrooper armor with a dark, ominous gleam. They are the bodyguards and enforcers of Director Krennic, who holds a high status in the AWR division of the Empire. Guests will soon have a chance to spot these AWR Troopers in a new scene in the existing “Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away” daytime show at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

The park’s Star Wars Launch Bay will soon be updated with new props from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, including items such as a Shoretrooper Blaster, Director Krennic’s Imperial Shuttle, a Death Star model, a U-wing gunship and more. Making-of footage will also be added to the the behind-the-scenes film in Launch Bay Theater. Similar updates can also be found at Star Wars Launch Bay in Disneyland park in California.

It was also announced that the fan favorite nighttime show, “Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular,” will return to Disney’s Hollywood Studios on December 16 and will join “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” as a second nightly fireworks spectacular at the park through December 31. Please check the park entertainment schedule for showtimes during your visit.

Walt Disney Entertainment shared that voyage changes are coming to Star Tours – The Adventures Continue starting in mid-December. The attraction will soon switch back to offer randomized beginnings (instead of starting each journey on the planet of Jakku) and final destinations.

Looking ahead to 2017, the popular Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party will return. This offering includes Star Wars-themed cupcakes, cookies, brownies and a selection of savory snacks including cheese and flatbread and dip (as well as alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages). The night ends with special VIP viewing for the night’s “Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular.” (More on how to book this experience here).

A new Star Wars Guided Tour is also in the works for the ultimate Star Wars fan visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This seven-hour guided tour will be led by a Star Wars “all-in-the-know” tour guide that will include: a journey on Star Tours – The Adventures Continue; an opportunity to participate in Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple (for guests age 4-12); a guided exploration of Star Wars Launch Bay, dinner at a quick-service restaurant featuring Star Wars-themed items; the Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party; fireworks viewing and more. Stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for more information on this tour and booking information.

Stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog for more updates in the coming weeks on these exciting additions.

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story opens in U.S. theaters on December 16, 2016.