Tag: Disney Parks
Disney Droid Factory Holiday 4-Pack Revealed
A new Disney Droid Factory Holiday 4-Pack has been revealed including previously released astromechs of R5-D33R from 2021, R6-SN0 from 2022, R8-H23 from 2023 and R4-TR3 from 2024, available to purchase from Disney Store on October 26th at 8am PT.
R8-26 from Tales of the Empire Confirmed for November’s Disney Droid Factory Release
The full line up of Disney Droid Factory Series 2 releases for the rest of 2026 has been confirmed as KP-1 from the Obi-Wan Kenobi series on October 2nd, R8-26 from Tales of The Empire on November 6th, and M5-BZ/Meebur Gascon from D-Squad on December 4th.
Nominations for Ewok Batuu Adventure Buddy and LEGO Star Wars Smart Play Sets at TAGIE Awards
Two Star Wars products received nominations at the 19th Annual Toy & Game International Excellence (TAGIE) Awards, Alex Wilde, Cody Hampton & Jessica Kaups for the Interactive Ewok Batuu Adventure Buddy and Chris Gollaher for LEGO Star Wars SMART Play sets.
Domhnall Gleeson Shares His ‘Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance’ Ride Experience
Last week, Domhnall Gleeson appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to talk about his new movie The Incomer, and he shared what happened when he rode Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and how he was spotted by members of the First Order.
KP-1 is October’s Disney Droid Factory Release
In an update to our story from earlier this month, Disney have corrected images for October 2nd's Droid Factory release of KP-1 from the Disney+ Obi-Wan Kenobi series, with M5-BZ with Meebur Gascon from D-Squad coming in November or December.
Droid Factory M5-BZ with Meebur Gascon from D-Squad Available on October 2nd
Disney Store have confirmed the next monthly Droid Factory release, due on October 2nd at 8am PT | 11am ET, is M5-BZ with Meebur Gascon from D-Squad (although the image incorrectly states it's KP-1 so perhaps that's coming at soon too).
Disney Store Reveals September’s Star Wars Droid Factory Astromech
September's Star Wars Droid Factory Astromech, the third in the second series, has been revealed as R2-D2 "D-Squad" from Star Wars: The Clone Wars, with a piece of RX-01, available at Disney Store on September 4th (first Friday of each month) at 8am local time.
The Imagineering Story Season 2 | Official Teaser Trailer
When the world stopped, the dream did not. "The Imagineering Story" from renowned filmmaker Leslie Iwerks will continue on where Season 1 left off, showing an unfiltered look at Walt Disney Imagineering's resurgence on Disney+ in 2028.
Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain Closing at Disneyland Paris
For the past ten years, guests have blasted off into a galaxy far, far away on Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain at Disneyland Paris, but the ride will close at the end of 2027 for an extensive refurbishment taking the ride back to its origins.
Harrison Ford’s Likeness Coming to Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent
During D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event more details were revealed about the upcoming Indiana Jones attraction coming to Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World including the ride's name and that Harrison Ford's likeness will feature.
Interactive Ewok Batuu Adventure Buddy Coming to Disneyland on August 13th
Beginning August 13th, fans will have the opportunity to purchase an interactive Ewok companion inside Droid Depot in Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland park in Anaheim, kicking off the initial launch of the Batuu Adventure Buddies collection.
New Droid Factory R2-WRWLF Astromech Revealed
Images of the upcoming new Droid Factory Halloween themed astromech, R2-WRWLF, have been revealed via a listing on eBay, scheduled to be available online via Disney Store on July 31st at 8am PT | 11am ET (likely 8am in the UK/Europe).
Disney Store Reveals First Star Wars Droid Factory Series 2 Astromech
Disney Store have revealed the first monthly Star Wars Droid Factory release of the second series staring with Chopper (Mining Droid) available from July 3rd at 8am PT | 11am ET, with additional releases on the first Friday of each month through to December 2026.
Behind the Scenes of ‘The Curious Child’ at Disneyland
Step behind the scenes and see how shadow play is used in the limited time post-show tag for Shadows of Memory: A Skywalker Saga to celebrate The Mandalorian and Grogu - now in theaters.
Behind the Scenes of Smugglers Run with Ahsoka Kalama, Matt Martin and Michael Serna
Variety has gone behind the scenes of the new version of Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, now open at Disneyland and Walt Disney World, with Walt Disney Imagineering's Asa Kalama, Lucasfilm's Matt Martin and Disney Live Entertainment's Michael Serna.
New LEGO June Releases Including Disney, Lord of the Rings and Star Wars Available Now
There are over 100 new LEGO sets available today including Disney Main Street USA, LEGO Marvel S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier, Minas Tirith from Lord of the Rings, Upscaled Darth Vader Minifigure and Imperial Remnant AT-RT Driver Helmet from The Mandalorian and Grogu.
Inside Smugglers Run Featuring The Mandalorian & Grogu | Disney Unscripted
In the latest edition of Disney Unscripted, go behind the scenes of an all-new mission featuring the Mandalorian and Grogu, now accepting recruits aboard Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Disneyland Park and Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Join The Mandalorian and Grogu on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
Devan Coggan, writing at StarWars.com, takes us behind the scenes of the new version of Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in Disneyland and Walt Disney World, travelling across the galaxy to Tatooine, Bespin, Coruscant and Endor.
Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, Jon Favreau, and Dave Filoni Ride New Smugglers Run
Ahead of tomorrow's opening of the new mission of Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in Disneyland and Walt Disney World, Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, Jon Favreau, and Dave Filoni got to experience the new version of the ride.
Jim Cummings on New Hondo Ohnaka Content for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
During the “Expanding the Galaxy: Creating Stories in the Star Wars Universe” at Comic Con Revolution Ontario this past weekend, Jim Cummings spoke about how he recorded the new dialogue for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and rode the ride at Imagineering.
BDX Droid Bucket and The Mandalorian and Grogu Jetpack Sipper Coming to Disney Parks
Coming soon to The Walt Disney World Report and Disneyland Resort, the BDX Droid Popcorn Bucket and The Mandalorian and Grogu Jetpack Sipper, both inspired by Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, in cinemas from May 22nd.
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu Cast and Crew Surprise Fans at Disneyland
Last night, Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu’s Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, Dave Filoni and Jon Favreau surprised fans in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland, with Pascal donning Din Darin's costume before they rode Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run.
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Comic Returns with Limited Edition Figures and Coins
The original 2019 Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge comic, written by Ethan Sacks and illustrated by Will Sliney, is returning as a limited-edition release packed with a figure and coin related to the each issue, coming to Disney Parks and Disney Store in the US, UK and Europe on May 4th.
New Attraction Poster for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run Features The Mandalorian and Grogu
A new attraction poster for the upcoming mission change to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run has been revealed and features Din Djarin and Grogu alongside familiar starships including the Razor Crest, as part of the new adventure arriving on May 22nd.
Marvel and Star Wars Artists at The Art of Disney Store in Disney Springs, May 2nd – 4th
Marvel and Star Wars artists Al Abbazia, Danny Haas and Joe Hogan will be signing their limited edition art work at The Art of Disney Store in Disney Springs from May 2nd to May 4th between 2pm and 7pm daily.
Ryan Seacrest Meets The Mandalorian And Grogu at Disneyland! – Disney Night | American Idol 2026
Ryan Seacrest, host of American Idol, heads to Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland to meet The Mandalorian and Grogu, with the American Idol judges getting a tour of the Star Wars area.
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Timeline Expanding Soon at Disneyland Park
Join your favourite Rebels or pledge allegiance to the Empire starting April 29th, 2026 at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland when its timeline is set to expand to include more Star Wars eras, along with musical selections from John Williams’ Star Wars film scores.
May the Force be with you at Disneyland Paris for Star Wars Day
In celebration of Star Wars Day, for May the 4th this year at Disneyland Paris there will be a series of experiences, with some of them running until May 24th, 2026, including a visit by the BDX droids straight out of The Mandalorian and Grogu movie.
New Star Wars Popcorn Buckets and Sippers Deploying Soon at Disneyland
The Disney Parks Blog has revealed a new range of Star Wars buckets, sippers, and other novelties set to launch soon in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland including popcorn buckets in the shape of a salvaged protocol droid's head and Jabba’s Sail Barge.
New Droid Factory Pride Themed Astromech R5-PR0UD Revealed
A new Droid Factory Pride themed astromech named R5-PR0UD has been revealed via a listing on eBay.
New Star Wars | RSVLTS Star Tours Signature Kunuflex Shirt Available at Disney Parks
A new Star Wars | RSVLTS Star Tours themed signature Kunuflex shirt, featuring the StarSpeeder 3000, droids C-3PO, R2-D2 and RX-24, has been found at Disney California Adventure in Disneyland and World of Disney in Disney Springs at Walt Disney World.
Oga’s Cantina at Disneyland Removes References to Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
Oga's Cantina at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in Disneyland has reopened its doors following an 8-week refurbishment, bringing the timeline back to the original trilogy and removing references to the sequel trilogy and now defunct Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser.
Star Wars Droid Factory QT-KT Available Now at DisneyStore.com
The third Disney Store Droid Factory Friday release of QT-KT, inspired by Star Wars: The Clone Wars, is still in stock at DisneyStore.com (in the UK the droid sold out in just a few minutes).
Special Version of Star Tours: The Adventures Continue Coming to Tokyo Disneyland
To celebrate the release of Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu, a special version of Star Tours: The Adventures Continue is coming to Tokyo Disneyland for a limited time from April 23rd featuring Din Djarin and Grogu.
Disney Store Reveals May’s Monthly Star Wars Droid Factory Release as R4-6DO
Disney Store have revealed May's monthly Star Wars Droid Factory release as R4-6DO from The Mandalorian, seen serving High Magistrate Greef Karga on Nevarro, with an extra Build-A-Droid piece, the right leg of Protocol Droid TC-332, available from May 1st.