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Walt Disney World®
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
ABy Emily Gnacik
galaxy far, far away has been brought to a state less than 1,000 miles away. For more than a
year, everyone has been buzzing about Galaxy’s Edge, the new Star Wars-themed land in Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida. The popular
attraction has already welcomed several space travelers, but many have yet to experience it in all of its galactic glory. Here are some highlights to remember for your future interplanetary adventure.
The food and beverages are out of this world. Besides the atmosphere being stellar, there are several options on the planet Batuu to fill your belly and quench your thirst. Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo is a quick-service restaurant offering breakfast, lunch and dinner. Some Dining Plans are accepted here and there also is the option for mobile order. Then, of course, there is Oga’s Cantina, which already has received the reputation of being the coolest place in the galaxy to hang out and grab a drink. This watering hole has a backstory of smugglers, rogue traders and bounty hunters. Unique alcoholic concoctions include The Outer Rim, the T-16 Skyhopper and the Fuzzy Tauntaun. Of course, for all of those Jedi- in-training and non-drinkers, there are some delicious non-alcoholic menu items as well. Other exciting places
to grab a bite or beverage are Kat Saka’s Kettle, Ronto Roasters and Milk Stand, where you can try the blue or green milk that was famously featured in the movies.
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The rides are crazy, thrilling and in high demand.
Park guests have been enjoying the Star Tours ride
for years. It opened in 1989 and reopened in 2011 with several renovations, new storylines and experiences. Now fans of the Star Wars Saga have two more exciting attractions – Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. On Smugglers Run, guests can see what it’s like to fly the Millennium Falcon and blast into hyperspace. The newest to open, Rise of the Resistance has gotten much acclaim as it is fully immersive with hundreds of special effects, holograms and animatronics. This ride is so popular; currently,
the only way to guarantee getting on is by booking a boarding pass (different than a Fast Pass). You don’t have to pay for them, but you do have to be in the park to reserve them and they go fast.
You can customize your own lightsabers and bots.
Within Black Spire Outpost lies Savi’s Workshop - Handbuilt Lightsabers. This is different than the customizable plastic lightsabers previously available
in select merchandise locations – this is a full-on experience. Building a lightsaber at Savi’s Workshop costs about $200 per lightsaber and requires reservations as far out as 180 days in advance. Once there, options for the build include four different themes and a carrying case is included for each. This activity is suitable for anyone 5 and up. Close by is Droid Depot,