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  • ‘Baby Yoda’ Merch is on the Way for the Holidays

    ‘Baby Yoda’ Merch is on the Way for the Holidays

    The force is strong with this holiday merch! “The Mandalorian” break out star, dubbed “Baby Yoda” by the internet, will soon have merchandise available and just in time for the holidays!

    The character, named simply “The Child” in the new Disney+ series, made a surprise appearance toward the end of the first episode. “Star Wars” fans went wild for the adorable creature, calling it “Baby Yoda” due to its uncanny resemblance to the iconic character Yoda. 

    Clothing and accessories for “Baby Yoda” will soon be available on Amazon, Zazzle, Target, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Hot Topic and Box Lunch, as well as the Disney Store, ShopDisney and at the Disney Parks, CNBC reported. There are already two T-shirts available on Amazon as you can see in the picture below:

    One retails for $22.99 and the other costs $25.99. CLICK HERE to see what’s already avaiable on Amazon.

    “The Child” was absent from the marketing and initial merchandise launch for “The Mandalorian” because show runners Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni didn’t want to spoil the creature’s unexpected appearance, the report said.

    Presales for toys and plush will also be available in the coming weeks.

  • Disney Brings the Adventure of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to Orlando International Airport

    Disney Brings the Adventure of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to Orlando International Airport

    The Force is strong today throughout Orlando International Airport with the debut of new décor that helps travelers feel as if they’ve stepped into Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, the new 14-acre land inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

    Disney is the first organization the airport has invited to create artistic renderings that wrap shuttle stations within the airline terminals. It’s a creative first for Central Florida’s major transport hub that welcomes nearly 50 million passengers each year.

    “We are constantly evolving the airport experience to make it more service oriented, passenger friendly and fun,” said Raymond Anderson, senior director of concessions and properties for the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority. “This new installation provides a preview of what vacationers and business travelers alike can expect at Walt Disney World. It’s also the most recent in a long line of collaborations between the airport and Disney over the decades.”

    “Our Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge art installation reflects how very special the Walt Disney World Resort and Orlando International Airport relationship is,” said Claire Bilby, senior vice president of sales, services and events for Walt Disney World. “We’ve had a string of fruitful projects with the airport, like having two supersonic jets land simultaneously to celebrate the opening of Epcot in 1982, creating the groundbreaking Disney’s Magical Express service in 2005, today’s first-of-its kind art installation and so much more. The airport is Central Florida’s ‘welcome’ to visitors from around the globe. We’re honored to put our Disney magic to work in making that welcome exciting and memorable.”

    As travelers arrive in Orlando and prepare to board shuttles for the airport’s Main Terminal, they will see life-size depictions of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge that look as if visitors could step right into the new land.

    One scene creates a dimensional landscape that feels as if visitors are standing inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, where travelers can see the iconic Millennium Falcon and other landmarks from the new land. In another scene, it appears as if First Order Stormtroopers are waiting to step off the shuttle as the train arrives in the station.

    Combined, these artistic representations of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge stretch longer than eight full-size buses. They will remain in place into 2020.

    More new fun and excitement from a galaxy far, far away can be had elsewhere inside Orlando International Airport. Also debuting today at the Magic of Disney store in the Main Terminal West Hall – available to all airport guests, with or without boarding passes – is a new photo location featuring droids from the Star Wars galaxy. When the airport’s second Magic of Disney store, in the Main Terminal East Hall, reopens Nov. 22, 2019, it will feature a 36-foot-long video screen on an exterior wall showing scenes from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. This will be another ideal photo spot, giving visitors an enticing glimpse of the new land.

    Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge invites guests to live their own Star Wars adventures at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. They can take control of the Millennium Falcon, build a droid or a lightsaber, sample galactic food and drinks and discover much more. A groundbreaking new attraction, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, opens Dec. 5, 2019, inside the land, bringing guests into a climactic battle between the Resistance and the First Order in an experience of cinematic scale.

  • New 360° Tiny World Magic Shot Available in Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

    New 360° Tiny World Magic Shot Available in Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

    Disney PhotoPass Service is a perfect way to capture and relive your adventure inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, especially with creative new offerings like the new 360° Tiny World Magic Shot!

    Available by visiting a Disney PhotoPass photographer near the Milk Stand, this unique photo puts you right in the center of Black Spire Outpost and its surrounding landscape with a single 360° image! Sometimes the world DOES revolve around you. 

    During your visit to Batuu, also be sure to check out two of our Super Zoom Magic Shots, which provide amazing angles from high above and a one-of-a-kind video. 

    The Tiny World Magic Shot is available exclusively during daytime hours in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and is available for download as part of the Memory Maker and Memory Maker One Day products. Or, you can purchase a digital download of the photo for $16.95 at Disneyworld.com/PhotoPass.  

    Don’t miss the chance to capture one of the most spectacular vantage points on the planet! 

  • VIDEO: United Airlines Introduces a Star Wars-Themed Boeing 737

    VIDEO: United Airlines Introduces a Star Wars-Themed Boeing 737

    United Airlines has officially unveiled an all-new Star Wars-themed paint design on one of its Boeing 737-800 that celebrates the upcoming opening of the film Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

    United is offering customers and employees alike exciting opportunities to experience the Star Wars saga first-hand on the ground, in the air and throughout the airline’s galaxy.

    Customers will begin flying the friendly galaxy in November when the aircraft which boasts a re-designed onboard experience to celebrate the movie. The airline will also offer Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker-themed amenity kits and launch its latest inflight safety demonstration video featuring characters from the new film. Take a sneak peek look at what you can expect below:

    The new paint design, which the airline teased last spring on its social media channels, captures the exotic atmosphere of the Star Wars galaxy and features imagery of famous Star Wars spacecraft, including the X-wing and TIE fighter starships. The aircraft’s tail starkly displays a different colored lightsaber – the weapon of the Jedi – against a black backdrop on each side, reflecting the two sides of the Force.

    United will greet customers with classic Star Wars-themed music during the boarding process and distribute commemorative pins throughout December in celebration of the movie’s premiere. The aircraft’s interior will also feature a special plaque reflecting United’s relationship with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and include headrests affixed with the emblems of the film’s dueling factions, the Resistance and the First Order.

    The new inflight safety demonstration video highlights United’s lasting commitment to the safety of all the airline’s customers and employees traveling to places “far, far away.” In addition to United employees providing safety instructions on what do to in the unlikely event of an emergency, the video features special appearances by several iconic Star Wars characters and thrilling, space-themed sequences scored to some of the most recognizable musical themes in both motion picture and commercial aviation history. The safety video also highlights some of the many international destinations United serves within the airline’s galaxy.

    “United Airlines and the Star Wars franchise share a common goal: connect people and unite the world,” said Mark Krolick, United’s vice president of marketing. “We are thrilled to join forces and help promote the concluding chapter of the Skywalker story, while at the same time enlisting help from our new friends from the Star Wars universe to demonstrate the importance of safety for our customers and colleagues.”

    In addition, the airline will provide once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for MileagePlus members – including access to attend the US premiere of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker – through MileagePlus Exclusives, the airline’s platform that lets MileagePlus members use miles to bid and buy exclusive items and experiences.

  • Disney’s 15 Days of Socks Advent Calendars Now Available at Target

    Disney’s 15 Days of Socks Advent Calendars Now Available at Target

    It’s time to start counting down the days to Christmas and now you can bring classic flair to the holidays with the women’s Disney’s 15 Days of Socks Advent Calendars from Disney.

    There are three calanders available to choose from this year. One for Disney Princesses, one for Mickey Mouse and friends and one for Star Wars. These themed socks Advent calendars includes 10 pairs of low-cut socks and five pairs of crew socks, giving you plenty of variety to take you through the holiday season. Take a look below for details on all three:

    Women’s Mickey Mouse & Friends 15 Days of Socks Advent Calendar – $15

    These socks come in hues of red, blue, black and more, and they feature a variety of Mickey-themed prints — including Mickey, Minnie and “Oh Boy” text — to finish off the whimsical aesthetic. As a bonus, the keepsake box comes with a printed “Live Like A True Original” list, completing the fun vibe.

    Women’s Disney Princess 15 Days of Socks Advent Calendar – $15

    These socks come in hues of purple, blue, gray and more, and they feature a variety of Disney Princess-themed prints and patterns — including Pocahontas, Belle, Jasmine and more — to finish off the whimsical aesthetic. As a bonus, the keepsake box comes decorated with a printed “Royal To-Do List,” completing the fun, charming vibe.

    Women’s Star Wars 15 Days of Socks Advent Calendar – $15

    This set is just like the classic 12 days of socks with three bonus pairs for added fun. It features 10 pairs of low-cut socks and five crew-cut pairs with a variety of different designs ranging from stormtroopers, Darth Vader, Yoda, R2-D2, well-known quotes and thematic patterns. They come packaged in a box that makes it easy to reveal each pair on the corresponding day that features a character or quote for a thematic touch.

  • Hayden Christensen Visits Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland for the First Time

    Hayden Christensen Visits Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland for the First Time

    Hayden Christensen, who played the Jedi who became Darth Vader in the Star Wars prequel trilogy, recently brought his daughter Briar Rose to Disneyland in Anaheim, California to celebrate her fifth birthday.

    After checking out Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run, Christensen headed to Savi’s Workshop – Handbuilt Lightsabers, where he and his daughter assembled their very own custom lightsaber.

    The family has a special connection to Disney: Briar Rose is named after the adopted name of Princess Aurora in Disney’s Sleeping Beauty.

    “There’s a Disney reference there, I suppose,” Hayden said in an interview on Hallmark Channel’s Home and Family a few years ago, according to Glamour. “The original Sleeping Beauty is called Briar Rose. Rachel—we both love Disney—but Rachel especially was very keen on the name.”

    Over the past few months, there have been rumors that the actor will reprise his role of Anakin, specifically Anakin’s Force Ghost, in the upcoming movie Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, the third and final part of the current third trilogy starring main stars Daisy Ridley and Adam Driver, which is also the conclusion of all three trilogies. Walt Disney Studios and Lucasfilm have not commented on the rumors.

  • Exciting Updates Coming to Star Tours — The Adventures Continue

    Exciting Updates Coming to Star Tours — The Adventures Continue

    We’re excited to announce that starting December 20th ‘Star Tours – The Adventures Continue’ is getting another update to include scenes from The Rise of Skywalker!

    Fans of the saga will recognize the ocean moon Kef Bir, which we got glimpses of in the trailers for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. It seems that this is where parts of the Death Star fell after it’s destruction, and where a major showdown between Rey and Kylo Ren will take place.

    Disney has partnered with Lucasfilm and Industrial Light & Magic to update the attraction with new and exciting destinations in the past. The last update for this ride was November 2017, when the mineral planet Crait and the Resistance outpost on Batuu were added.
    Passengers who board the Starspeeder 1000 never know where in the galaxy their pilot C-3PO will take them, and the addition of new scenes will add to the already 384 ride combinations!

    This update will include ‘Star Tours – The Adventures Continue’ at Disneyland® Resort, Walt Disney World® Resort, Disneyland Paris and Tokyo Disney Resort. Starspeeders will be heading to Kef Bir, and possibly other secret locations, soon! Which Star Wars characters are you excited to see along the way?

    With Galaxy’s Edge opening and all the new Star Wars stuff coming to Disney, now is to perfect time to contact me at Enchanted Kingdom Vacations with Kimberly and start planning your next Star Wars adventure!

  • BREAKING: ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Final Trailer Finally Debuts

    BREAKING: ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ Final Trailer Finally Debuts

    The official trailer for “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” debuted during halftime of ESPN’s Monday night NFL match up between the New England Patriots and the New York Jets.

    The two-minute-long trailer took viewers through the many galaxies of the Star Wars universe while focusing on the battle between the light and dark sides of the Force represented in Daisy Ridley’s Rey and Adam Driver’s Kylo Ren.

    Take a look below at the trailer below:

    The new clip focuses on the looming showdown between the Resistance, personified by the Jedi warrior Rey (Daisy Ridley), and the First Order, led by Kylo Ren (Adam Driver). As in the earlier trailer, Lando Calrissian (Billy Dee Williams) is seen riding alongside Chewbacca (Joonas Suotamo), and another returning character, the villainous Palpatine (Ian McDiarmid), is heard only in voice-over.

    The studio has kept the ninth and concluding chapter of the so-called “Skywalker saga” largely under wraps, putting out only an initial trailer in April and then a “Special Look” promo in August that was long on footage previously seen in earlier films.

  • Igloo Launches Line of Classic Star Wars Coolers

    Igloo Launches Line of Classic Star Wars Coolers

    This is the cooler you’re looking for! Igloo and Star Wars have teamed up to bring you an out of this galaxy line of classic coolers featuring iconic elements from the Star Wars saga.

    Showcasing beloved characters, storyboard and poster imagery, the line includes limited edition models of Igloo’s classic Playmate, Playmate Mini coolers, and hydration jugs.

    “Igloo is super excited to collaborate with Lucasfilm to create this line of Star Wars inspired coolers for fans who are looking to transport their lunch and beverages with style,” said Brian Garofalow, Vice President of Marketing for Igloo Coolers. “The Star Wars Playmate Product Lineup is a perfect fit for those looking for a fun and usable cooler, growler or jug for their every-day needs.”

    This collection will be available for purchase starting Friday, October 18 at select retail partners and at www.igloocoolers.com.

    The Star Wars Playmate Product Lineup features coolers and hydration jugs featuring a few designs, including:

    • Star Wars Storyboards Playmate Classic and cans – Limited edition 14 qt cooler with black and white storyboard imagery
    • Star Wars Italian Poster Playmate Classic – Limited edition Star Wars Playmate with the wrap around graphics from the Italian poster that showcases the film
    • Star Wars Mint-In-Box Playmate Classic – features bold graphics of mint-in-box edition collectible action figures
    • Star Wars Toy Box Playmate Mini
    • Star Wars Growlers
    • R2-D2™ hydration jugs
    • Darth Vader™ hydration jugs
    • Millennium Falcon™ cans
  • New Princess Leia Bun-Inspired Minnie Ears Coming to Hollywood Studios

    New Princess Leia Bun-Inspired Minnie Ears Coming to Hollywood Studios

    These are the Minnie Ears you’re looking for! This Princess Leia Bun-inspired design from Ashley Eckstein is the newest edition to the Disney Parks Designer Collection and it’s landing in a galaxy near you on October 4. 

    As if that wasn’t exciting enough, Eckstein will be on hand at Launch Bay Cargo in Disney’s Hollywood Studios to sign the newest Minnie ear headband on October 4 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

    Known to Star Wars fans as the voice of Ahsoka Tano on Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels, actress and entrepreneur, Ashley Eckstein, also founded Her Universe – the groundbreaking fangirl fashion company and lifestyle brand. 

    Wristbands will be distributed to guests at store open on the day of the signing with the purchase of the ear headband designed by Ashley. A wristband from the appearance location is required to meet Ashley Eckstein and allows the guest to get two items signed.  A limited number of wristbands will be available the day of the signing. Once the wristbands have been distributed, the line to meet Ashley Eckstein will close.

    Merchandise available while supplies last. Only two (2) items will be signed per guest, per time in line. No personal items will be signed. Valid Walt Disney World Resort receipt may be required. Artist signing is subject to space and time availability and is not guaranteed. Theme park admission is required. Event information subject to change without notice.