In celebration of May the Fourth, or Star Wars Day, Alaska Airlines joined forces with the Disneyland Resort to launch a special-Star Wars edition aircraft with truly out-of-this-world details and design.
That’s the inspiration the Seattle-based airline had in mind when creating the newest livery to come out of the hangar, which debuted Wednesday as part of the company’s “Star Wars Day” celebrations, according to a press release.
The design on the exterior of the Boeing 737 jet depicts all things Star Wars — from the Millennium Falcon battling TIE fighters on the plane’s tail section, to the cute, small creatures called porgs that adorn the side of each winglet. The imagery is backed by a “space black” background that fully wraps around the plane. Take a closer look at the plane in the video below:
The commercial jet that lists a tail number of N538AS is part of a joint effort between Alaska Airlines and Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, which features a 14-acre corner of the park named “Stars Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.”
After being revealed Wednesday morning, the plane — which has an unofficial name of “Star Wars Transport to the Disneyland Resort” — took off on its inaugural flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, California. The jet is scheduled to service several western U.S. airports, according to FlightAware, including Seattle-Tacoma and Denver International Airport, as well as at least one East Coast hub, Orlando International Airport in Florida, where Disney World is located.
Alaska Airlines said the Boeing 737 is the seventh plane livery in collaboration with Disneyland Resort, and took 27 days (or 540 work hours) to fully paint it, requiring 228 gallons of paint.
This is the trailer you’re looking for! The first trailer for the upcoming ‘Obi-Wan Kenobi’ Series has finally been released and it looks amazing!
The story begins 10 years after the dramatic events of “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith” where Obi-Wan Kenobi faced his greatest defeat—the downfall and corruption of his best friend and Jedi apprentice, Anakin Skywalker, who turned to the dark side as evil Sith Lord Darth Vader. The series stars Ewan McGregor, reprising his role as the iconic Jedi Master, and also marks the return of Hayden Christensen in the role of Darth Vader.
In the first trailer for Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi, Ewan McGregor’s Jedi master watches over young Luke Skywalker, while combating the empire however he can. Take a closer look at the first trailer below:
Joining the cast are Moses Ingram, Joel Edgerton, Bonnie Piesse, Kumail Nanjiani, Indira Varma, Rupert Friend, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Sung Kang, Simone Kessell and Benny Safdie.
Disney’s new Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser is the next level of immersive storytelling. But is it a good as Disney wants you to believe? After our media preview yesterday, I would say the answer is a resounding; Yes!
First of all, this isn’t just a “Star Wars themed Hotel.” This is an extremely immersive storytelling experience that you get the pleasure of spending two nights in. Have you ever wanted to work side-by-side with Stormtroopers to thwart Resistance Rebels? Help break Chewbacca out of the Brig? Get to train with a Lightsaber? If the answer to any of those is yes, then a voyage on the Halcyon would be a dream come true.
We got the Highlight Reel for this media event, so I won’t be walking you through every part of the experience. Besides, your experience won’t be like anyone else’s. This is a real life Choose Your Own Adventure. You could take two, or even three voyages, and have a different experience each time! Take a upclose look at all the details below:
The Crown of Corellia Dining Room
Everyone’s voyage starts as you board a transport shuttle and dock with the Halcyon in space. When the doors open you’re in the ship’s opulent Atrium. Seating areas covered in dark red velvet, gleaming lights reflecting off the polished floor. This is a side of Star Wars we haven’t seen represented at Disney before. Think the posh setting of Canto Bight, or Senator Padme Amidala’s wardrobe in the prequels. No dirty, worn surfaces, or recycled junk aboard the this glamorous Starcruiser.
During a welcome ceremony you’ll be introduced to the characters who will be traveling with you, including the cruise director and the captain. The Crew stays with you for the whole voyage so you’re able to form relationships.
Rooms
The rooms are small, with furniture made to tuck away.
And speaking of your cabin, let’s talk about sentient droids for a minute. In each room is a panel where you can interact with D3-O9, an AI driven character experience that Disney is testing. She’s been on the ship since it was built. She knows ship gossip, and she wants to talk to you. She might fill you in when things happen aboard the ship, like I don’t know, the First Order coming aboard!
Food
Like a traditional cruise, food is included on your journey aboard the Halcyon. Breakfast and lunch are served buffet style in the Crown of Corellia Dining Room. Dinners for your two nights aboard are very different. The Dining Room isn’t huge, so when you book your voyage you’ll get to pick an early or later seating.
The first dinner is very showy, with a performance by the galactic superstar, Gaya. For the second dinner, which is a sampling of dishes from all over the galaxy, the chef comes to talk about the food.
Merchandise
Don’t have the right clothes for an off-world trip? Looking for just the right souvenir to remember your voyage? The Chandrila Collection boutique located inside the Atrium will have just what you need. There’s something for every Star Wars fan.
Elegant yet subtle jewelry that you could wear back home on Earth. Backpacks, patchescostumes that were designed after Imagineers visited Skywalker Ranch, a Captain’s outfit for younglings, and so much more.
How to Interact
Your “Datapad,” or Play Disney App on your cell phone, will play a big part in this immersive cruise. It’s where you’ll see your itinerary; which can change depending on what choices you’ve made on board and on Batuu. Maybe while helping the cruise director you let it slip that you’re sympathetic to the Rebel Cause. Now she’s sending you a message asking for your help retrieving some Coaxium on your shore excursion to Black Spire Outpost. Family members can also take different paths with some helping Resistance Rebels and others helping the First Order.
Role Playing
During the media tour we got to experience a bit of the story line for the First Order and the Resistance. The path you choose while you’re aboard will effect what experiences you encounter.
We participated in some First Order sabotage in Engineering where we had to work together with other passengers.
We trained on the bridge. You get to try out all the stations including weapons, shields, and systems.
Do you have to be a massive Star Wars fan to enjoy the Galactic Starcruiser? No. As long as you enjoy good storytelling about good vs. evil, and maybe like to engage in some role playing, you’ll have an amazing experience. The Halcyon includes several new characters, so all the passengers are getting to know them. It’s pretty easy to tell who is a bad guy and who is a good guy. The story-line for this adventure is set between Episodes 8 and 9, but you don’t need to see all the movies to jump into the fun. There’s always the invitation to engage, to go deeper into the story, but never a push.
I would say guests on the Halycon will be getting an out of this world, immersive experience. I’m going to book my next voyage right now!
Disney has released a new Darth Vader Minnie Ear headband and this is the accessory you’re looking for!
Join the fashionable dark side and you’ll ”Rule the Galaxy” in this Minnie Ear Headband inspired by the Dark Lord of the Sith.
Inspired by the signature Minnie headwear, it features a PVC bow with the Dark Lord at its center, while the domed ears have a raised Galactic Empire symbol. Take closer look below:
To help celebrate Star Wars Day, Disney is giving the public its first look at a “real”, retractable lightsaber.
Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro first teased the famed weapon during a virtual news conference in April.
Rey can be heard in a 14-second teaser video saying “Light. Darkness. A balance,” a reference to the character’s quote from The Last Jedi, as the lightsaber is ignited. Take a look below:
The saber isn’t for sale, at least not yet. But fans can soon see it in action at Disney’s new “Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser,” an immersive Disney hotel that will open in 2022 and allow guests to live out adventures from the lucrative franchise.
The company said in a blog post that the popular weapon will be seen in action beginning in 2022, when guests are transported from the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida to a galaxy far, far away for a two-night experience at the theme park’s new Galactic Starcruiser hotel.
Thursday, Disney held a virtual news conference where they revealed a Realistic, Retractable Lightsaber that may be coming soon to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, and more.
Disney Parks chairman Josh D’Amaro hosted the presentation and touched on topics such as the reopening of Disneyland Resort in California, upcoming Disney World attractions, and how new technology will shape guest experiences.
Then, as D’Amaro gave the closing remarks, he lifted up a lightsaber, turned it on and said “it’s real” before the video ended. The way the light activated from the hilt was similar to how lightsabers activate in the Star Wars films.
“You never know what we’re going to come up with next,” D’Amaro said.
In a blog post released after the presentation, D’Amaro briefly mentioned the Walt Disney Imagineering Research & Development team and the work they are doing.
“I can’t wait to share more with you in the near future — this team is really pushing the boundaries of creativity, technology, and storytelling,” D’Amaro wrote.
Disney has filed patents in the past for lightsaber-related technology. And visitors to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge can build their own lightsabers at Savi’s Workshop. Those lightsabers feature a heavier hilt made out of metal.
So far, no other details have been announced. And the video hasn’t been released.
If you want to combine your love of Marvel or Star Wars with a Disney cruise we have great news! In 2022, two epic advIlmentures at sea are returning to Disney Cruise Line with limited engagements of Marvel Day at Sea and Star Wars Day at Sea.
Marvel Day at Sea – Disney Magic Guests cruising to the Caribbean and Bahamas can enjoy an action-packed, day-long celebration of the Marvel Universe on the following sailings out of Miami, Florida:
Sail Date Itinerary January 8, 2022 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise January 17, 2022 5-Night Bahamian Cruise January 22, 2022 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise January 31, 2022 5-Night Bahamian Cruise February 5, 2022 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise February 14, 2022 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise February 19, 2022 5-Night Bahamian Cruise February 28, 2022 5-Night Bahamian Cruise March 5, 2022 5-Night Western Caribbean Cruise
Star Wars Day at Sea – Disney Fantasy Guests cruising to the Eastern or Western Caribbean can celebrate out of this Galaxy adventures and iconic characters from the Star Wars saga during a day at sea on the following sailings from Port Canaveral, Florida:
Sail Date Itinerary January 8, 2022 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise January 15, 2022 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise January 22, 2022 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise January 29, 2022 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise February 5, 2022 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise February 12, 2022 7-Night Western Caribbean Cruise February 19, 2022 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise February 26, 2022 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise March 5, 2022 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise
Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland and Disney World could be getting new characters including a few from the hit Disney+ series The Madalorian.
Currently Galaxy’s Edge is centered on the events and characters from the sequel trilogy, but it looks like Disney is ready to expand the experience to include other characters.
According to Disney historian Jim Hill, on the most recent episode of his Disney Dish podcast, characters from The Mandalorian may soon roam freely in Galaxy’s Edge. Hill states that The Mandalorian, The Child, and characters like Boba Fett and Bo Katan, could soon make appearances at Black Spire Outpost on the planet of Batuu.
Hill also indicated that Kylo Ren’s ship could be replaced by Mando’s ship. the Razor Crest. Regardless of the ship’s destruction in The Mandalorian season 2, the Razor Crest was also a key part of the show.
The 14-acre Star Wars-themed land can be found at both Disneyland Park at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California and Disney’s Hollywood Studios Park at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. Although the Disneyland version remains closed pending Disneyland Resort’s reopening following its pandemic-related closure, Disney World’s version of Galaxy’s Edge has been open — at limited capacity and with a variety of health and safety protocols — since July.
The Star Wars Trading Post will soon be moving to an exciting new spot at the west end of the Downtown Disney District in the former location of the Rainforest Cafe.
Walt Disney Imagineers have created a design inspired by a hidden jungle Resistance base, and it even includes Rey’s iconic speeder prominently displayed at the entrance.
From robes and lightsabers to creatures and toys, there’s something unique for every traveler on their galactic journey as you can see below:
The opening assortment will feature merchandise straight from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge along with classic Star Wars and The Mandalorian, with apparel, accessories, souvenirs, creatures, droids and more. Select items direct from the planet of Batuu also will be available on shopDisney.com.
This move for Star Wars Trading Post gives you one more reason to visit: WonderGround Gallery will soon re-open! With housewares and headbands, and Spirit Jerseys in an array of colors, WonderGround Gallery has something for the Disney fan’s home and their closet, along with its unique collection of art, gifts and collectibles!
Disney World is making a slight adjustment to the virtual queue process for one of the most popular experiences at Walt Disney World Resort, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.
Beginning Sunday, Dec. 20, distribution times for virtual queue enrollment will be 7 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Currently the virtual queue reopens daily at 2 p.m. for anyone who wasn’t already able to join a boarding group earlier in the day.
Keep in mind, to access the 1 p.m. virtual queue opportunity Guests must have a valid ticket or pass, a Disney Park Pass Reservation for Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and be inside the park. Access to a boarding group is subject to availability and not guaranteed.
As a reminder, only Guests with a Disney Park Pass reservation for Disney’s Hollywood Studios will be able to experience Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.
When Park Hopper hours become available on Jan. 1, 2021, Guests visiting from another theme park will not be able to request to join the virtual queue. We encourage these Guests to explore other areas of the park, including in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge where they may experience Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run among other offerings.
