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Star Wars-themed Hotel at Walt Disney World Will Be Named Galactic Starcruiser

During a preview of the D23 Expo, Disney Parks revealed that the name of the new hotel experience coming to Walt Disney World is Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser. Guests will begin their two-night adventures aboard the starship Halcyon and become participants in the stories around them during their galactic journey. During the D23 Expo, guests Star Wars-themed Hotel at Walt Disney World Will Be Named Galactic Starcruiser

First Full Look Shared of Oga Garra, Owner of Oga’s Cantina on Batuu

Not too many folks have seen Oga Garra, the infamous crime boss, live and in-person, but today StarWars.com has shared images of the obscure owner of Oga’s Cantina on Batuu. Word is that she will remain hidden and that visitors should not expect (or even wish) to make her acquaintance as they make their way to the Black Spire Outpost. Star First Full Look Shared of Oga Garra, Owner of Oga’s Cantina on Batuu

Families From Give Kids the World Visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Hollywood Studios

This week, more than 140 Wish families from Give Kids the World Village are exploring Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Give Kids the World is a non-profit resort that provides weeklong, cost-free vacations to Central Florida to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. The families join Boys & Girls Clubs of Families From Give Kids the World Visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Hollywood Studios

Disneyland Now Taking Advanced Reservations for Droid Depot in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

The Disneyland Resort has just added 14-day advance reservations for the Droid Depot inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park. Guests can now book the activity through the Disneyland website, which can be accessed directly or through the Disneyland app. A valid credit is required for booking. Astromech droids start at $99.99 each and Disneyland Now Taking Advanced Reservations for Droid Depot in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Walt Disney Co. 3rd Quarter Earnings Report Shows Revenue Gains, Lower Income

This afternoon, The Walt Disney Company released their earnings report for the 3rd fiscal quarter of 2019 (ending June 30, 2019), showing revenue up 33% and income down 5% over last year. Chairman and CEO Bob Iger called it one of the most “complicated” earnings reports he’s seen due to the recent acquisitions and upcoming Walt Disney Co. 3rd Quarter Earnings Report Shows Revenue Gains, Lower Income

Alcoholic Blue and Green Milk Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Hollywood Studios

Walt Disney World has updated their menu at the Milk Stand in the soon-to-open Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to include alcoholic beverages. The Blue Milk Cooler will feature a plant-based dairy blend of coconut and rice milk with fruity characteristics, plus Bacardi Rum. The Green Milk Cooler has a plant-based diary blend of coconut and Alcoholic Blue and Green Milk Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Hollywood Studios

Walt Disney World Cast Members Can Preview Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Beginning August 1

Cast Members at Walt Disney World will soon have an opportunity to visit Batuu when previews for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios begin August 1st. Starting Monday, Cast Members can sign-up for a four hour preview that allows them and their guest a chance to experience the new land and Millennium Falcon: Walt Disney World Cast Members Can Preview Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Beginning August 1