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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Phase 2 Opening

cindy — Mon, 15 Jul 2019 10:00:28 +0000

Star Wars fans have been waiting for the openings of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World for years. When the announcement was made that these new lands would open in phases, it was met with frustration from a lot of fans. Until now, we had no idea when phase two would open.

Would it be worth the time and money to plan two trips; One to ride Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run and a later trip to ride Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance? It seems many fans chose to wait until both rides were open to visit Disneyland. The summer attendance there has been much lower than predicted.

Disney guests will traverse the corridors of a Star Destroyer and join an epic battle between the First Order and the Resistance – including a faceoff with Kylo Ren – when Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance opens Dec. 5, 2019, at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida and Jan. 17, 2020, at Disneyland Resort in California. At 14 acres each, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland, now open, and at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, opening Aug. 29, 2019, is Disney’s largest single-themed land expansion ever. (Disney Parks)

Walt Disney World’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be opening phase one with Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run will be opening on August 29, 2019. It was recently announced that phase two will be opening sooner than many expected, December 5, 2019, just over 3 months after phase one, on Walt Disney’s birthday. Disneyland’s phase two is set to open January 17, 2020.

We still do not know how Walt Disney World will handle the crowds at the opening in August or now again in December. We do know that there will be Extra, Extra Magic Hours for guests staying in a Walt Disney World Resort Hotel September 1-November 2. We also know there will not be Fastpasses available for either of these rides for the foreseeable future.

What I do know is this is going to mess up my December Walt Disney World vacation. We will be there December 5-8. We are not Star Wars fans, but we were hoping to check out the new land during our visit. With Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance opening on the day we arrive, I’m not sure what that is going to do for our plans to be in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. I am pretty sure we will avoid Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge but we may have to plan less time in that park on that trip.

If you are a Star Wars fan who has been waiting for the announcement for the phase 2 opening, now is the time to book your visit to Galaxy’s Edge. Email me and we will start planning!

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Walt Disney World Coming Attractions

cindy — Mon, 31 Jul 2017 10:00:53 +0000

D23 Expo, the Ultimate Disney Fan Event, was held in Anaheim, CA July 14-16, 2017. During this bi-annual event Disney unveils the most exciting new about what’s coming to Disney Parks in the not-too-distant future. As always, this year’s event didn’t disappoint in the news department. In case you missed the hubbub on social media surrounding these announcements, I thought I’d give you a quick overview of what we have to look forward to in the next few years.

Minnie Van Service

photo courtesy of Disney David Roark, photographer

Starting later this month at Disney’s BoardWalk Resort and Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts, the Minnie Van service is a whimsical, point-to-point transportation service that will help guests get around Walt Disney World Resort in a jiffy. Guests can order their own private Disney vehicle right from their smartphone and a Disney Cast Member will drive them wherever they want to go around Walt Disney World Resort Resort. Reports say that this service is a $20 flat fee for up to 8 guests. This would be a great option for guests needing to get to a dining reservation!

Toy Story Land

photo courtesy of Disney

While we have known that Toy Story Land is in the works at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World, we didn’t have an opening date. We still don’t have a specific date but we do know it will open in the summer of 2018! This new land will include two new attractions Slinky Dog Dash, a family coaster, and Alien Swirling Saucers.

Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway

photo courtesy of Disney

Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway will be replacing The Great Movie Ride at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. This will be the first ever Mickey Mouse themed ride through attraction. It is being created in what Disney is calling 2 1/2 D No Glasses Required. On Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway, you’ll step through the movie screen and join Mickey and his friends like never before. The attraction will put you inside the wacky and unpredictable world of a Mickey Mouse Cartoon Short where you’re the star and anything can happen. This zany out-of-control adventure features surprising twists and turns, dazzling visual effects and mind-boggling transformations that happen before your very eyes.

While I enjoy The Great Movie Ride, it doesn’t fit in with the new vision for this park so I guess it is time to let it go. The Great Movie Ride is the last original, opening day attraction from the then Disney MGM Studios. The last ride will take place August 13, 2017.

Star Wars Land

The area that has been affectionately called Star Wars Land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disneyland now has a name and an opening year. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will open sometime in 2019, with Disneyland opening first and Disney World opening later that year. Check out this video of this new out of this world land.

This new land will include 2 new attractions, meet and greets, merchandise locations and the Cantina.

Other D23 Announcements

Other exciting announcements from D23 include:

A new Space themed restaurant in Epcot.
Guardians of the Galaxy E-Ticket attraction replacing Ellen’s Energy Adventure in Epcot.
A Ratatouille attraction coming to France in Epcot.
A Star Wars themed hotel.
A new theater on Main Street USA in the Magic Kingdom.
A Tron themed attraction in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom.
A new DVC resort-Disney Riviera Resort
Disney Skyliner Transportation System at Walt Disney World

What we still don’t know…What will the new name of Disney’s Hollywood Studios be? What new country will be added to Epcot’s World Showcase and when will it open? If you have ideas, please share them in the comments/

Which announcements have you the most excited? For me it is the Tron attraction, Toy Story Land, the Ratatouille attraction, and the Space restaurant. If you are ready to plan your 2017 or 2018 Walt Disney World or Disneyland vacation just Email Me and we can get started.

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Minnie’s Silver Screen Dine at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

cindy — Mon, 04 Jan 2016 11:00:58 +0000

Guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios from January 4-March 20, 2016 have a new character dining experience to add to their travel plans. Minnie Mouse and her friends celebrate the magic of the movies and glamour of Hollywood with an epic feast at the new Minnie’s Silver Screen Dine at Hollywood & Vine at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The all new character dining experience is hosted by Minnie and her pals and begins just in time for Academy Awards season.

Dinner guests will walk the red carpet and get ready for their close-up with some of the biggest stars of the silver screen. Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy and Goofy will all be there and dressed in their designer best. Mickey will greet guests and pose with them for photographs in the midst of the glitz and glamour before escorting them into the dinner party, where guests get the chance to meet Minnie, Donald, Daisy and Goofy as they enjoy classic cuisine, themed to old Hollywood. This new party at Walt Disney World Resort is filled with dazzling décor, a sweeping musical score, award-winning food, activities and more.

Guests can make reservations by contacting their Disney travel planner, visiting DisneyWorld.com/dine or calling 407-WDW-DINE.

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