New Star Wars-Themed Additions Come to Hollywood Studios!

Beginning this month, Guests at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® will have even more to celebrate as favorite Star Wars experiences are updated and new experiences begin in 2017:

• Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away:  AWR (Advanced Weapons Research) Troopers from the film Rogue One: A Star Wars Story will debut during a new scene in the existing Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away daytime show.  AWR Troopers are encased in specialized Stormtrooper armor with a dark, ominous gleam.
  
  
• Star Wars Launch Bay:  This location will feature new props from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Making-of footage can be seen in the attraction’s behind-the-scenes film, “Meet the Makers.”  Similar updates can also be found at Star Wars Launch Bay in Disneyland® Park in California.
  
  
• Star Tours - The Adventures Continue:  Voyage changes are coming starting in mid-December, switching back to randomized beginnings (instead of starting each journey on the planet of Jakku) and final destinations.
  
  
• Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular:  This spectacular show will return nightly beginning December 16, 2016 in celebration of the theatrical release of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, joining “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM!” as a second nightly fireworks spectacular at the park through Dec. 31, 2016.
  
  
• Star Wars Guided Tour:  Beginning in 2017, this seven-hour guided tour will be led by a Star Wars “all-in-the-know” tour guide. You will blast off on Star Tours – The Adventures Continue, get an in-depth, insider’s tour around Launch Bay, and enjoy Star Wars-themed menu items at Backlot Express.  Plus, Guests age 4-12 will have an opportunity to participate in Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple.  And, the finale of this unforgettable day includes themed sweets and specialty beverages at Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party, which also includes reserved viewing for the show.
  
  

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

Walt Disney World and Magic Kingdom Unveil New Dessert Cruise!

We love dessert, and we love all types of transportation at Disney's Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando.  So imagine our delight in hearing about this new fireworks dessert cruise at the Magic Kingdom.

This article was just posted on-line by the Disney Parks Blog.  Here is a brief excerpt:

Cast your sights on the new Ferrytale Wishes: A Fireworks Dessert Cruise—the perfect way to take in a breathtaking view of the Magic Kingdom Park night time spectacular fireworks from an exclusive spot on Seven Seas Lagoon with dazzling desserts and drinks.

Imagine sailing off from the Ticket & Transportation Ferryboat Dock promptly one hour prior to “Wishes” Nighttime Spectacular, offered select nights weekly, on the iconic, double-stack ferryboat. Set a course for decks laden with delectable sweets such as “The Grand” key lime tart; pineapple upside down cake from the chefs at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort; spiced flourless chocolate cake from the pastry kitchen at Disney’s Contemporary Resort; “Main Street” Mickey Balloon Tarts; mini “fireworks” cupcakes with a pop; Cinderella’s Sugar Slipper with Orange Financier; no-sugar-added Florida mango panna cotta; and a fabulous fruit and cheese spread. Toast the evening with specialty alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in souvenir glow glasses. 

This special hard-ticketed event will have limited seating, and prices are $69 and $99.  You may call 407-WDW-DINE or visit DisneyWorld.com/DINE for reservations.

Visit the Disney Parks Blog to read more about this new and very cool event!