New Star Wars Day at Sea Experiences

Brand new experiences featuring the Dark Side, the Resistance, the droids and more are coming to the Disney Fantasy when Star Wars Day at Sea returns on 15 special sailings this January through April. Some of the new out-of-this-galaxy experiences that are setting sail:

The Dark Side

• To kick off Star Wars Day at Sea celebrations, in a one-time experience the night before the event, Darth Vader and Stormtroopers will march into the ship’s atrium for an Imperial takeover.
• Kylo Ren will appear in “Jedi Training Academy,” where young Jedi-in-training summon their courage and the Force to face off against Darth Vader and Kylo Ren.

The Resistance

• Rey will take the stage in the “Summon the Force” nighttime deck show that celebrates great moments from across the Star Wars galaxy including iconic characters and new favorites, complete with an epic fireworks finale accompanied by John Williams’ iconic music. 
• In “Porgs Onboard! Scavenger Hunt,” Chewbacca needs help tracking the Porgs that have been wreaking havoc throughout the ship. Help find and decode secret messages to solve a ship-wide quest and be greeted by everyone’s favorite Wookiee at the end of their adventure.
• In the days leading up to the epic celebration, check out all of the Star Wars  feature films in the Buena Vista Theatre, culminating in a showing of the newest film, “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.”

Fun for the whole family

• New in 2018, you are guaranteed a time to meet and take photographs with C-3PO and R2-D2, Chewbacca and Darth Vader. Before you even step onboard, you'll have the chance to reserve these character encounters online under the My Disney Cruise section of disneycruise.com. 
• Step into the saga and pose with a life-size replica of Han Solo frozen in Carbonite, as well as other cool Star Wars-themed backdrops.
• In Star Wars  Drawing Academy, learn to draw favorite Star Wars characters and a new character from “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.”  
• Star Wars-themed interactive games, trivia and activities for the whole family will be hosted by Disney cruise staff on the pool deck and in the D Lounge.

These are the droids you’re looking for

• C-3PO will make an appearance in Star Wars: Command Post in Disney’s Oceaneer Club. During a special activity, children train to be members of the Resistance and fend off the First Order. C-3PO pays a visit to check on their training and further human-cyborg relations. 
• Droid Racing is a fast-paced activity that the whole family will enjoy where Guests can race BB-Unit droids around a course in the ship’s atrium. 
• In a hands-on activity for families, everyone tests their skills to become master droid builders and create an intergalactic droid.

All of these cool new experiences are included in a Star Wars Day at Sea cruise, and just some of the ways you can celebrate the legendary adventures and iconic characters from the Star Wars galaxy.

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2018 Star Wars Half Marathon - Book Today!

It's a weekend of galactic fun and fantastic runs during the Star Wars™ Half Marathon – The Dark Side - at the Walt Disney World^® Resort!  And now for a limited time, until May 1, 2017, you can book you Race Registration with a Magic Your Way® Package for the 2018 Star Wars™ Half Marathon – The Dark Side Weekend by emailing me, lauren@magicaltravel.com!  The 2018 Star Wars Half Marathon takes place April 19-22, 2018.

A Magic Your Way Package allows you to enjoy Disney fun for the whole family throughout the race weekend.  You get to pick your favorite Disney Resort hotel and the number of days for your Theme Park ticket. Not sure what resort or how many day? I can help you with that, just ask!

When you stay at a Disney Resort hotel you'll enjoy special benefits, including complimentary MagicBands and early access to Disney FastPass+ planning up to 60 days before they arrive! 

Note: Race registrations are non-refundable and non-commissionable.

New Star Wars Nighttime Spectacular Announced, Set to Make Theme Park History

Here are the just released plans for a new Star Wars show currently in the works involving a stage show and procession, as well as a nighttime spectacular so elaborate it’s rumored to make Disney’s Hollywood Studios history. 

This new history-making show will officially start on April 4, with the debut of the brand new Star Wars stage show, “Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away.”  The new show will play out iconic moments from the film saga on Center Stage (in front of the Chinese Theater), and will feature characters like Kylo Ren, Chewbacca, Darth Vader and Darth Maul. 

Also starting April 4, Captain Phasma will begin leading a platoon of First Order stormtroopers on a march from Star Wars Launch Bay to Center Stage multiple times each day!

Concept art for the new Star Wars fireworks at Disney's Hollywood Studios

This summer, Star Wars fans won’t want to miss the grand debut of a new Star Wars fireworks show, “Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular.” This new nightly show is the next generation of the current Star Wars-inspired fireworks show. The show will combine fireworks, pyrotechnics, special effects and video projections that will turn the nearby Chinese Theater and other buildings into the twin suns of Tatooine, a field of battle droids, the trench of the Death Star, Starkiller Base and other Star Wars destinations. The show will be punctuated with a tower of fire and spotlight beams, creating massive lightsabers in the sky. This new show will be the most elaborate fireworks display to take place in the history of Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

And don’t forget about the other recent Star Wars additions at Disney's Hollywood Studios. The Star Tours – The Adventures Continue attraction now features new characters and planets from the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens film.  Star Wars Launch Bay offers families an up-close look at replica props, models, costumes and more from the films, plus the chance to encounter with someone from Rebel Alliance or the Dark Side.  And young Padawans can put their bravery to the test at Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple, which now features the character of the Seventh Sister from the Disney XD series Star Wars Rebels.

Is all of this Star Wars news calling you to visit the Walt Disney World Resort, email me - lauren@magicaltravel.com - for a FREE, no obligation vacation quote!  Or simply fill out the form below! As a Disney vacation specialist, let me put my expert knowledge to your benefit and help you plan a magical vacation!

Source: Disney Parks Blog 

Season of the Force at Disneyland Park in California

At Disneyland® Park in Southern California, celebrate the excitement around all things Star Wars with brand-new themed experiences in Tomorrowland.  Season of the Force will take you to a galaxy far, far away with these special experiences:

Star Wars Launch Bay

This new area will offer opportunities to visit with favorite Star Wars characters, special exhibits, peeks at the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens and much more.

Choose Your Destiny with Special Character Experiences!

Dark Side – Encounter one of the most iconic villains from Star Wars, Darth Vader

Light Side – Fly casual at this makeshift Rebel base, and meet the most famous co-pilot in the galaxy, Chewbacca.

Season of the Force at Disneyland Park

Explore the Dark and the Light in Themed Galleries

Dark Side Gallery – Get a look at authentic pieces of stormtrooper armor as well as famous Sith lightsabers once wielded by masters of the dark side.

Light Side Gallery – Explore a gallery filled with Rebel flight helmets and lightsabers once wielded by Jedi Knights.

Preview Gallery – See items built exclusively for Star Wars Launch Bay by the same prop makers who worked on the upcoming film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

Starship Gallery – Discover models of famous starships from throughout the Star Wars saga.

Join the Battle in the Star Wars Game Center 

Play the latest games from the Star Wars galaxy, including Disney Infinity 3.0 – featuring park-exclusive Toy Box levels.

Hyperspace Mountain

Launch into a galaxy far, far away aboard Hyperspace Mountain, find yourself in an action-packed battle between Rebel X-wings and Imperial TIE fighters.

Star Tours – The Adventures Continue

This popular attraction will feature a new scene inspired by the upcoming film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens. 

Galactic Grill

Choose the dark side or the light at this new themed food and beverage location.  In the space that currently hosts Tomorrowland Terrace, the Galactic Grill will serve up specialty menu items inspired by both sides of the Force. Here are some of the menu options:

Breakfast - Darth Tamale: Blue corn tamale with scrambled eggs and chorizo, red chili sauce and tomatillo.

Lunch and Dinner - First Order Specialty Burger: Angus beef and chorizo patty topped with fried cherry peppers, spicy-lime aioli on dark bun.

Desserts - The Pastry Menace: Éclair with milk chocolate filling and a hint of cayenne pepper.

Collectibles - BB-8 sipper and TIE Fighter premium popcorn bucket

Star Wars: Path of the Jedi

Relive Luke Skywalker’s path to becoming a Jedi in a film that recaptures favorite Star Wars moments on the big screen. The Tomorrowland Theater presents Star Wars: Path of the Jedi, an exclusive cinematic event.

Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple

Opening Dec. 8, 2015, Guests will experience a twist on the Jedi Training experience when they encounter new characters and a new villain from the popular Disney XD series, Star Wars Rebels.

You can now choose a side at Season of the Force at Disneyland Park in California! Email lauren@magicaltravel.com to start planning your Disneyland vacation today!  I will help save you money but also your time!