The world of Star Wars is coming from a galaxy far, far away to become the largest single-themed land in a Disney park.
By Jonathan Landrum Jr, Associated Press
February 28 2019 8:53 AM
The world of Star Wars is coming from a galaxy far, far away to become the largest single-themed land in a Disney park.
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is an adventure through the grungy planet Batuu where guests can build their own droids and lightsabres, interact with aliens and climb into the cockpit of the massive Millennium Falcon, to discover their mission and engage in a dogfight with Tie fighters.
The sprawling 14-acre land is set on a remote world in the newest Star Wars trilogy — so do not expect appearances by Luke Skywalker or Darth Vader – but some familiar faces including Rey, Finn, Kylo Ren and fan-favourite Chewbacca will be a part of the adventure.
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Galaxy’s Edge is set to open this summer at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, then in the autumn at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida.
The lands will offer a mix of trading outposts, a cantina and even a wooded area where Resistance fighters have set up camp.
Entry is included with a park ticket, but it will cost more for guests who want to create their own lightsabre or purchase their own droid modelled on R2-D2 or BB-8.
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Walt Disney Parks and Resorts chairman Bob Chapek said guests will have persistent interaction with Star Wars elements, whether it’s Stormtroopers barking orders or the swinging music of a grimy cantina that serves Star Wars-themed alcohol.
Galaxy’s Edge is still under construction, but its buildings, shops and main attractions are in place. Right now the focus is on “cosmetics and making sure the equipment is working properly”, said John Larena, executive creative director at Walt Disney Imagineering.
Here are some of the land’s key features:
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Selfie opportunities will be abundant inside and out of the “the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy”.
