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Lake County’s East Ridge High School Recipient of $20,000 Gift from Walt Disney World Resort
The donation will contribute to restoring the band program so students can march forward into the school year. LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. Sept. 13, 2019 —Following a devastating fire at East Ridge High School that damaged band equipment, rehearsal space, and students’ personal instruments, the Central Florida community came together with an outpouring of support […]
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Dream Comes True for Altruistic Boy Who Used Money Saved for Walt Disney World Resort Vacation to Feed Hurricane Evacuees
Jermaine Bell’s story captivated America, and Mickey Mouse made a surprise visit on Jermaine’s birthday with an invitation to visit Walt Disney World Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Sept. 30, 2019) – Seven-year-old Jermaine Bell of Jacksonville, Fla., spent more than a year saving money for his birthday trip to the Walt Disney World Resort […]
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The Walt Disney Company to Donate More Than $1 Million to Relief and Recovery Efforts in The Bahamas
BURBANK, Calif. (Sept. 3, 2019) – The Walt Disney Company, led by Disney Cruise Line, has committed more than $1 million in cash and in-kind support to help relief and recovery efforts for those in The Bahamas affected by Hurricane Dorian. “The Walt Disney Company stands with the people of The Bahamas affected by Hurricane Dorian,” […]
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Makes Thrilling Debut at Walt Disney World Resort
New 14-acre land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios will invite guests to live their own Star Wars adventures beginning Aug. 29 LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Aug. 28, 2019) – This will be a day long remembered at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, as the park took its first step into a larger world with the grand opening of […]
Disney's Hollywood Studios, Star Wars, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
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Research and Inspiration for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Walt Disney Imagineering designed Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to be the definitive Star Wars experience, where everything in the land is authentic to that famous galaxy far, far away. Inspiration for the planet Batuu and its Black Spire Outpost came from all manner of sources, including film sets, archival documents, real-world locales and more. The […]
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Guide to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run is an anchor attraction inside the new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, opening Aug. 29, 2019, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida. It combines immersive storytelling with interactive gameplay to make guests the protagonists of their own Star Wars adventures in a way never before undertaken by Disney Parks. Lovingly described at […]
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Invites Guests to Be Heroes of Their Own Adventures in ‘Living Land’
In Star Warsfilms, exotic locales function almost like characters unto themselves, setting the tone for the adventures to come. In the same way, exploring the 14-acre Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is an attraction experience all its own at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida and Disneyland Park in California. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge comes alive for […]
Disney's Hollywood Studios, Star Wars, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Fun Facts
From a climactic battle between the Resistance and the First Order, to an authentic Star Warscantina on the Outer Rim of the galaxy, to exotic creatures, military encampments and daring missions aboard the Millennium Falcon, guests find plenty of stories to explore as they live their own adventures inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s […]
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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Hidden Gems and Attention to Detail Create Authenticity in Highly Anticipated New Land
With more than four decades of films, television series, novels, comic books, video games and more, Star Wars has a deep history that has inspired generations of devoted fans. In creating Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Walt Disney Imagineering and Lucasfilm were driven to fulfill the dreams of anyone who ever imagined visiting this galaxy far, […]
Disney's Hollywood Studios, Star Wars, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
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Merchandise Extends Storytelling in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Merchandise available in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida and Disneyland Park in California plays a vital role in the overall storytelling within the land. The Disney Parks product development team was integrated with the overall project team throughout the creation of the land to ensure the retail program delivers an […]
Disney's Hollywood Studios, Star Wars, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge