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  • Millennium Falcon Ride Pieces Being Added During Construction of Galaxy’s Edge

    Millennium Falcon Ride Pieces Being Added During Construction of Galaxy’s Edge

    Were back with some more construction updates on Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios and one of the most recent installations is one that will get fans excited. It seems they have been moving along at hyper speed as pieces of the Millennium Falcon ride were spotted being lowered into place.

    Millennium Falcon Ride

    These close up shots of the work really give a sense of how the construction is coming along thanks to Yensid 55 who has been monitoring the progress of Star Wars Land construction on his YouTube channel.

    Millennium Falcon Ride

    Every piece put into place is an important one, but seeing what is clearly a piece of the inside of the hull of the Millennium Falcon is really exciting.

    Millennium Falcon Ride

    Thats right…  For those who haven’t heard yet, one of the land’s two signature attractions will put you in the cockpit of the Millennium Falcon, piloting the ship, shooting blasters or preparing for hyperspace – all while completing a critical mission.

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    At Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, guests visit Batuu, a remote outpost on the galaxy’s edge was once a busy crossroads along the old sub-lightspeed trade routes, but its prominence was bypassed by the rise of hyperspace travel. Now home to those who prefer to stay out of the mainstream, it has become a thriving port for smugglers, rogue traders and adventurers traveling between the frontier and uncharted space. It’s also a convenient safe haven for those intent on avoiding the expanding reach of the First Order.

    If you want to see more of the progression they have made so far take a look back here.  Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is set to open in 2019.

  • Disneyland Horses Kick Up Their Hooves During Main Street, U.S.A. Enhancements

    Disneyland Horses Kick Up Their Hooves During Main Street, U.S.A. Enhancements

    The horse-drawn streetcar track on Main Street, U.S.A., will be replaced in its entirety.  This will temporarily pause the operation of all Main Street, U.S.A. vehicles, giving the Disneyland horses a little break.

    They will be “on vacation” while enhancements are made on Main Street, U.S.A. Can’t you just picture these equine beauties living it up poolside, wearing sunglasses and floppy hats, cooling their hooves in a wading pool and sipping refreshing beverages from very long straws.

    Turns out, a vacation for a horse is very different than a vacation for people. Take a look at this Disney Parks video to see exactly how they are spending their vacation.

    In the absence of regular shifts on Main Street, U.S.A., these four-legged cast members are following their usual routines in order to keep fit—both physically and mentally. Each horse has a schedule for grooming, bathing, driving, riding and ground work. However, they do have more time for play, which is an important part of being a horse. Horses, after all, are herd animals and it’s important for their well-being that they have time to be together.

    One way in which this is accomplished is through “turn-outs,” which is the horsey term for “playdates.” The horses are turned out in an enclosed arena, in groups of three or four, and they run together, kick up their heels and just move as a herd. Inevitably, each horse will find that perfect spot of ground on which to roll over and stretch their back and legs. Total relaxation, equine style. Maybe our vacations aren’t so different after all.

    Disneyland’s refurbished Main Street U.S.A. is expected to reopen in late winter.

  • Latest Construction Update for Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios

    Latest Construction Update for Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios

    We’re back with another update on the progress with the Galaxy’s Edge construction at Hollywood Studios.

    The opening is still well over a year away and the anticipation is overwhelming, but at least we can get these little peeks at what they are up to and how the future land is shaping up!

    The awesome ariel shots show the massive project which is hard to appreciate from the ground. In the picture below you can really get a sense of the scope of the project.

    Galaxy's Edge Construction
    Photo: @bioreconstruct

    The left arrow at Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge rock work frame that can be seen from Grand Avenue. Smaller arrows at what may become a landscaped hill, and a section almost filled in with dirt.

    Here you can see Where they starting to block the view from the surrounding areas with a natural looking forest.

    Here you can see the high points in Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge.  This is the current view from Grand Avenue.

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    Photo: @bioreconstruct

     

    Galaxy's Edge Construction
    Photo: @bioreconstruct

    Here is another great aerial view where we can see the current work on the buildings near the Millennium Falcon attraction in Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge. You can also make out the marketplace passageways taking form.

    Galaxy's Edge Construction
    Photo: @bioreconstruct

    If you want to see more of the progression they have made so far take a look back here.  Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is set to open in 2019. Keep checking

  • Rex and Trixie Arrive at Toy Story Land in Shanghai Disneyland

    Rex and Trixie Arrive at Toy Story Land in Shanghai Disneyland

    The construction of Toy Story Land in Shanghai Disneyland is making progress and still set to open this spring. Two of every ones favorite characters we’re installed at the upcoming new land.

    Rex and Trixie! These beloved dinosaur toys from the popular Disney·Pixar film series will appear as part of Rex’s Racer at Disney·Pixar Toy Story Land when it opens in just a few months.

    Rex’s Racer is one of three major attractions coming to Disney·Pixar Toy Story Land, the first expansion project at Shanghai Disney Resort since opening in 2016. This seventh themed land will shrink guests down to the size of their favorite Toy Story characters and invite everyone into Andy’s backyard for an unforgettable adventure.

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    In addition to Rex’s Racer, guests can also enjoy Slinky Dog Spin and Woody’s Round-Up, say hi to Andy’s toys at Meeting Post, shop at Al’s Toy Barn and dine inside Toy Box Café for an exciting and immersive day of play. The land will officially open on April 26!

  • Photos: Star Wars Land Construction Update

    Photos: Star Wars Land Construction Update

    Last week we brought your some construction updates on Toy Story Land, and this week we wanted to show you some of the latest construction progress on Star Wars Land known as Galaxy’s Edge.

    Set to open in 2019, we have we have long time to go, but these pictures give us some real perspective on how the new land is developing.

    These awesome photos from bioreconstruct show how fencing blocks off the land from the rest of the park.

    These are some really great aerial photos showing us the newest work in Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge, near the transition with Toy Story Land.

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    Photo: @bioreconstruct
    Galaxy's Edge Construction
    Photo: @bioreconstruct

    And here we get to peer into the Millennium Falcon attraction at Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge.

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    Photo: @bioreconstruct
    Galaxy's Edge Construction
    Photo: @bioreconstruct

    Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be opening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disneyland park in 2019. The new land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is just one element of the multi-year transformation of the park, which also includes Toy Story Land, set to open in the summer of 2018.

  • AERIAL PHOTOS: Toy Story Land Construction Update at Hollywood Studios

    AERIAL PHOTOS: Toy Story Land Construction Update at Hollywood Studios

    One of the most anticipated openings for 2018 is Toy Story Land and now we have a look at some of the latest aerial construction photos at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. These aerial pictures give a fantastic view of the progress being made on the transformation of the former “Hollywood East” park.

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    Overviews of Toy Story Land

    Woody’s Lunch Box Area

    These photos from Bioreconstruct give us a great birds eye view on the developments. Still plenty of work left to do, but we will keep you up to date as Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ newest toy box progresses.

    The 11-acre land will be themed around toys from the “Toy Story” movie series, like the Slinky Dog Dash roller coaster and Woody’s Lunch Box, a quick-service window serving soda floats and more. Another ride will be Alien Swirling Saucers, where aliens circling in flying saucers pull along rocket ships full of guests.

  • AERIAL PHOTOS: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Construction Update at Hollywood Studios

    AERIAL PHOTOS: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Construction Update at Hollywood Studios

    Construction is forcefully underway on Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in the Back Lot area of Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World. The now demolished area that used to make up the Streets of America, the Back Lot Tour, and the Lights, Motors, Action Extreme Stunt show which was closed to make way for Star Wars.

    Most of the construction can’t be seen by guests, so aerial pics really give some perspective on what progress is being made on the transformation of Batuu, a planet on the edge of the Star Wars galaxy.

    Cast members were excited to see the new land coming to life recently celebrated a major construction milestone with the signing of a support beam that’ll top out the new land. The beam that’ll eventually be part of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – a 14-acre remote outpost that will transport guests to a galaxy far, far away.

    Galaxy's Edge Construction
    Photo: @bioreconstruct

    Here we can see some rock forms at the new hillside isolating Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge. Note also dirt piled up and inside the section next to the concrete of the Grand Avenue tunnel.

    Galaxy's Edge Construction
    Photo: @bioreconstruct

    Here is the current state of the separation and tunnel between Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge and Grand Avenue. At right, note that construction walls are down at the new backstage gate.

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    Photo: @bioreconstruct

    Peering into the Millennium Falcon ride. There are two more turntables under the roof at left.

    The land will be split into two sections; one for the First Order and one for the Resistance/Rebels. The First Order side is the side closest to the newly renamed Grand Avenue area that many believe will be used as a holding area for those waiting to enter Galaxy’s Edge.

    After crossing through a tunnel into the new land guests will encounter the more urban decay style First Order area with a large, possibly multi-level restaurant, in the middle of it. The central feature of the First Order area will be a massive trackless ride, currently known as “Battle Escape.”

    Coming out of the merchant’s alley area guests enter into the Rebel side of the land. This more lushly landscaped area will feature the 100-foot wide Millennium Falcon that will be near the entrance of the Millennium Falcon ride where groups of six guests can pilot the Falcon in a simulator experience.

    Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be opening at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disneyland park in 2019. The new land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is just one element of the multi-year transformation of the park, which also includes Toy Story Land, set to open in the summer of 2018.

  • AERIAL PHOTOS: Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios – Construction Update

    AERIAL PHOTOS: Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios – Construction Update

    They’re not playing around on construction as progress on Toy Story Land is really starting to take shape at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Most of the construction can’t be seen by guests, so aerial pics really give some perspective on what progress is being made on the transformation of the former “Hollywood East” park.

    This the most recent look, Cowgirl Jessie and dinosaur Rex were put in place by crane this month and Slinky Dog was recently trucked in too as the 10-acre attraction continues to take shape ahead of its summer 2018 opening.

    These new aerial photos of the Toy Story Land construction site come courtesy of Don Gworek (@bioreconstruct on Twitter) and show progress on the expansion to Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

    Unlike the Toy Story Lands found in Paris and Hong Kong, the Orlando version will have a roller coaster themed to Slinky Dog instead of a simple carnival-style ride. The Slinky Dog Dash family coaster looks to be of a similar thrill level as Seven Dwarfs Mine Train in Magic Kingdom, but with multiple launches instead of a traditional lift hill. The bright red track is nearly finished on the new coaster that will be the central feature in the new land. A large wall is being built behind the coaster that will block views of a castmember parking garage.

    Along with the two new rides, the Toy Story Land will feature a new entrance for Toy Story Mania through what is currently the back of the building. New retail, dining and entertainment is also expected in the land.