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Episode 158 – Will Galaxy’s Edge Be Dumbed Down?

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In this episode, Daniel, Tommy, and Chris wonder, if Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge will be dumbed down. Also, Tommy is going to the Oggie Boogie Bash and we search the internet for some tips.

Oggie Boogie Bash Tips

  • Enter Disney California Adventure 3 hours before the event, and do attractions at your leisure. Prioritize Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark and the Cars Land “Haul-O-Ween” seasonal attraction overlays if you want some Halloween fun.
  • If Halloween character meet & greets are a priority, do the ones around Carthay Circle starting 1 hour before the official Oogie Boogie Bash Halloween Party start time.
  • Line up for Kingdom Hearts, Disney Afternoon, or Classic Disney Friends meet & greets immediately before the official party start time.
  • Finish character meet & greets thirty minutes before the Frightfully Fun Parade steps off.
  • Grab a parade spot near Paradise Garden Park for a low crowds location or facing Carthay Circle Theater for a photogenic spot.
  • After the Frightfully Fun Parade, rush to the next high-priority meet & greet you missed or Villains Grove Trail at Redwood Creek.
  • Do the Treat Trails, prioritizing Oogie Boogie, Mad Hatter, and Dr. Facilier (all of whom are in Hollywood Land).
  • Grab a front zone viewing spot for World of Color – Villainous by entering near Golden Zephyr roughly 30 minutes before the second showing.

Food
http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2019/07/31/preview-halloween-treats-coming-to-disneyland-resort-soon/

Merch
http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2019/07/31/first-look-disneyland-resorts-new-oogie-boogie-bash-merchandise/

Will Galaxy’s Edge be dumbed down?

Menu name Changes
https://wdwnt.com/2019/10/star-wars-themed-names-removed-from-menu-items-at-docking-bay-7-food-cargo-in-star-wars-galaxys-edge-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/

Reversed the Decision
https://wdwnt.com/2019/10/photos-star-wars-themed-names-returning-to-menu-items-at-docking-bay-7-food-cargo-in-star-wars-galaxys-edge-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Dedication Ceremony Recap

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Last Wednesday, May 29th, 2019 Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger proclaimed,  “Ladies and gentlemen, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is now open.” in a star-studded ceremony that included, George Lucas, Mark Hamill, Billy Dee Williams, and Harrison Ford.

Things started off with Bob Iger coming to the stage set up in form of the all-new Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run attraction. “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is absolutely amazing and we are thrilled to finally share it with the world,” he said. “Now, for the first time, fans will be able to immerse themselves in the iconic stories that have captured audiences’ imaginations for decades and live their own Star Wars adventures in the most creative, innovative and ambitious land we’ve ever built.”

Then the father of everything Star Wars came on to the stage, George Lucas. “You did a good job. It could have gone really bad, but it didn’t. This is Star Tours on steroids.”

Then Billy Dee Williams joined them on stage and reminded the crowd that the Millennium Falcon was HIS first! After some time with Billy Dee, Mark Hamill came to the stage and talked about how he never imagined that anything could be better than Star Tours. “Look at where we are today! We get our own land!” he exclaimed.

Then the time came. Time to start up the Falcon! Chewbacca was in the cockpit of course but as per usual, it wouldn’t start up.

Iger asked if anyone in the crowd knew how to fix it and Hamill reassured people that this was the Millennium Falcon and it had made the Kessel Run in 12 parsecs!

“That’s right, she may not look like much but she’s got it where it counts,” said Harrison Ford as he entered the stage. Pretty epic!

“Peter, this one is for you.” Ford said as he hit the side of the ship a few times to get it working. And of course, it did. And then Fireworks shot into the air as Bob Iger proclaimed that Galaxy’s Edge is officially open.

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge IS now officially open. From May 31st to June 23rd, reservations will be required to enter the land. Starting on June 24th, the land will be open to the public as capacity permits.  Check out the video below to watch the ceremony in case you missed it.

Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge opens Reservations May 2nd, 2019 at the Disneyland Resort

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Per the Disney Parks Blog:

If you are planning to visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at the Disneyland Resort between May 31 and June 23, 2019, a reservation and theme park admission are required. There is no additional cost to make a reservation, but reservations are subject to availability.

Specific details on how to make reservations will be available on the Disney Parks Blog and Disneyland.com on May 2 at 8 a.m. PT. You must have a Disney Account to register for a reservation so be sure to create one before registration opens at 10 a.m. PT.

Guests looking to guarantee a reservation to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge today can get one by staying at a Disneyland Resort hotel between May 31 and June 23, 2019.

Episode 151 – Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Details Part 1

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The DisGeek Crew go all in and take about the new details for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge including opening date and attractions. We also remember Disney Ledgend, Dave Smith.

Remembering Dave Smith

Dave Smith

Main Story – Galaxy’s Edge

We have a date for the opening. “Phase one”

New Details for Star Wars: Galaxies Edge

Hondo Animatronic

Press Walkthrough

Walking the Park with Connie Moreno

Connie reviews some of the food at Tropical Hideaway and checks out the food booths at Lunar New Year at DCA.

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