One of the big reasons we all love the Disney Parks so much is the attention to detail. Going all the way back to 1955, a major part of the Disney charm has been the amount of life given to every corner to make wherever you are feel real, authentic, and give you a reason to explore every piece of a land. It’s also a fun way to get some classic attraction representation in when something sadly has to make way for a major new expansion – and there’s quite a few of these details in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. There’s lots of hidden Easter eggs not only paying tribute to our favorite Galaxy from Far, Far Away, but also several that pay homage to beloved past attractions from the Disney-MGM era. These sweet nods serve as a bridge between the history of the park and its future; reminding us that change is okay, and it’s also okay to miss something that meant a lot to us. Join me now, as as we uncover three reminiscent hidden gems inside Orlando’s galaxy far, far away.
Lights, Motors, Action! Landspeeders
Just outside of the Toydarian Toymaker stall within Black Spire Outpost, you’ll spot some tot-sized landspeeders stacked against the wall.
These little prop landspeeders are reportedly made from old Sea-Doo parts from the now-defunct Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show. This is fitting, as the show used to occupy the land where Galaxy’s Edge sits today.
Focusing on the green speeder in the middle, some Aurebesh letters appropriately read LMA for Lights, Motors Action:
Backlot Tour Decor
Part of Disney-MGM Studios opening day attraction lineup was a Backlot Tour through the filmmaking process, including a 2-HOUR (before later adjustments) tram ride through working film sets, iconic props and set pieces used in movies and TV shows, and that explosive Catastrophe Canyon special effects moment. This area of the park is now known as Toy Story Land, but a small hint of the Backlot Tour tram lives on in Batuu…
— Photo from @historyatdisney
Closest to the Galaxy’s Edge entrance near Toy Story Land, you’ll find the Speeder Garage where landspeeders hover, waiting to receive some much-needed maintenance. Where are all of those droids, anyway?
If you focus along the middle of the back wall, you’ll spot some slanted red and black striping, reminiscent of the Backlot Tour’s red trams and yellow stripes which formed a similar pattern.
The Great Movie Ride Antiquity
Ah, it isn’t [insert day of the week] if I’m not reminded of this age-old question:
(An actual question Google recommended to me) It’s a valid question, ya know?
Anyways, our last Easter egg brings us back to the heart of Disney-MGM Studios, The Great Movie Ride. Reportedly, the giant foot found outside the entrance of Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities in both Disneyland Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios are from the Anubis statues that once stood tall within the iconic Indiana Jones arc of the covenant scene.
— Photo from Disney at Heart
The giant “stone” foot is mostly concealed underneath some torn fabric, but what a great nod to the Hollywood that once was!
Have you spotted any of these Disney-MGM Easter eggs before? Or have you found others I didn’t include? I’d love to hear your thoughts!
