You won't have to travel to a galaxy far, far away to enjoy a meal inspired by the upcoming Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu movie. Swing by your local Burger King restaraunt to check out limited-time menu items with flavors and packaging themed around the film. Starting May the Fourth (May 4, 2026), at participating U.S. restaurants and while supplies last enjoy a lineup of out-of-this-galaxy menu items, including:
BBQ Bounty Whopper – A flame-grilled ¼ lb. of 100% beef*, served in a helmet-shaped carton inspired by the galaxy's most legendary bounty hunter. Loaded with melty Swiss, crispy pickle chips, bacon, lettuce, tomato and smothered in creamy Bounty BBQ Sauce.
Grogu's Blue Cookie Shake – A hyperspace swirl of creamy soft serve blended with blue sugar cookie syrup and topped with Grogu's favorite snack – blue cookies!
Grogu's Garlic Chicken Fries – Crispy white meat Chicken Fries seasoned with parmesan and garlic, served in a Grogu-themed carton with garlic dipping sauce on the side to fuel your next adventure.
Imperial Cheddar Ranch Tots – Perfectly crispy tots stuffed with melty cheddar cheese, fluffy potatoes, & ranch seasoning, served in an Imperial-themed carton.
Four Collectible Cups – Unlock exclusive cups with the purchase of:
Bounty Bundle (a special box including all four menu items), BBQ Bounty Whopper Combo or a 12pc Grogu's Garlic Chicken Fry Combo.
Also, beginning April 28th, a The Mandalorian and Grogu Jr. Meal for kids will be available at Burger King restaurants in the USA featuring:
+ Choice of Hamburger or 4 pc. Nugget;
+ Apple Sauce AND Kids' Fry Size;
+ Choice of Milk or Apple Juice;
+ A Mandalorian-themed toy for the next generation of galactic adventurers, available while supplies last.
This is the way! You Rule! Have some Star Wars fun eating at Burger King!
On May the 4th, the Ultimate Star Wars holiday, Lucasfilm will host special look fan events for “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu,” at select IMAX® theaters around the world. Each event will showcase more than 25 minutes of exclusive, never-before-seen footage, special fan giveaways, including a brand-new, exclusive poster, and other fun surprises. For ticket information in the U.S. and a list of IMAX theaters in the United States click here.
The Mandalorian and Grogu embark on their most thrilling mission yet in Lucasfilm’s
“Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu,” an all-new Star Wars adventure opening exclusively in theaters May 22, 2026. The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin and his young apprentice Grogu.
As May the Fourth approaches here is an entertaining way to have some Star Wars fun that you can carry around with you to enjoy throughout that special day. Star Wars Darth Vader Tamagotchi Nano is a pocket-sized game device which puts Darth Vader in the palm of your hand. Play out Anakin Skywalker’s transformation to the Dark Side! Available now on amazon.com
Yes, you get to guide his path. Depending on how you care for him, one of 10 character outcomes will be revealed. Train with a lightsaber, duel enemies, and catch iconic scenes from the films each hour. Plus, it comes with a removable silicone Darth Vader helmet case to store it!
Key aspects of Star Wars Darth Vader Tamagotchi Nano are:
Your interactions with Anakin determine which light side or dark side characters you encounter in the game;
Train with the lightsaber or duel with an enemy;
See 12 special scenes from the Star Wars franchise periodically appear on the screen;
Play 5 Mini Games: The LETTER CATCH: “STAR WARS”, LIGHTSABER TRAINING, TRENCH RUN, DUEL OBI-WAN KENOBI, and BATTLE WITH LUKE SKYWALKER
Tamagotchi are a brand of digital pets from Bandai. Your pet's well-being and development depend on the care you provide it by interacting with a portable gaming device that the digital creature is housed on. Bandai has adopted this format to a template meant to delight Star Wars fans by interacting with a character from the franchise. In this case, your interactions impact Anakin Skywalker's transformation into Darth Vader. Is this a toy you'd be geeked about?
The Star Wars Darth Vader Tamagotchi Nano is recommend for ages 8+. It utilizes two LR44 batteries that are included. The Darth Vader Tamagotchi device hangs on an included chain and also comes with silicon storage case in the shape of the Dark Lord of the Sith's iconic helmet.
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Fans of the Disney+ Star Wars: The Mandalorian and its spinoff shows on the streaming service will be GEEKED to know that Chris Bartlett who is known for portraying droids within the "Mandoverse" will be a guest at the Spring edition of the Motor City Comic Con taking place May 16-18, 2025 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, Michigan. He's known for playing the acting role of robotic characters known as droids and actually builds the costumes himself he wears for the productions. Anybody who is into cosplay has to love this guy!
Chris Bartlett has taken on the role of a number of different droids in a variety of The Mandalorian episodes as well as made appearances in Ahsoka and The Book of Boba Fett. One of the most popular Star Wars appearances by Bartlett has been as Q9-0 a protocol droid turned mercenary in the first season of The Mandalorian. He also has taken on one of the most iconic roles within the Star Wars galaxy as C-3P0 in Disney+ Star Wars: Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Chris Bartlett will be appearing all three days of Motor City Comic Con (Friday, Saturday and Sunday). Hear his stories from behind the scenes of these Star Wars shows during a panel discussion at the Con where he will share insights and inspiration with fans. Which Star Wars droid do you think is his favorite? Ask him at Motor City Comic Con! He will also be providing autographs for $40 and photo ops for $50 during the event.
Tickets for admission to Motor City Comic Con are available online at MotorCityComicCon.com:
Adult admission tickets (ages 13 and up)
Friday Pass
$35* online purchase / $40 at the door
Saturday Pass
$45* online purchase / $50 at the door
Sunday Pass
$40* online purchase / $45 at the door
Adult Weekend Pass
$100* online purchase / $110 at the door
Children admission tickets (ages 6-12)
Kids 5 and under are FREE all weekend with a paid adult.
Friday Child Pass (ages 6-12)
$5* online purchase / $10 at the door
Saturday Child Pass (ages 6-12)
$10* online purchase / $20 at the door
Sunday is Kid’s Day
All children under 12 are FREE with a paid adult
Child Weekend Pass (ages 6-12)
$15* online purchase / $25 at the door
*Additional processing fees will apply with online ticket purchases. Online sales will end at 8:00am each day, May 16-18. After 8:00am tickets will need to be purchased at the box office.
Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga May the 4th Marathon event will begin on Friday, May 3, 2024. Doors open at 7:00pm. Guests are encouraged to come dressed in costume (no masks or weapons allowed) to this exclusive event. The Star Wars movie marathon will show all nine Star Wars Episodes in chronological order beginning at 8:00pm on Friday, May 3, going through the night, and concluding on Saturday, May 4 around 7:00pm. An exclusive look at “The Acolyte” a new Disney+ series will also be shown.
Film Schedule:
Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace (135 minutes): Friday, May 3rd 8:00pm
Star Wars Episode 2: Attack of the Clones (142 minutes): Friday May 3rd 10:30pm
Star Wars Episode 3: Revenge of the Sith (140 minutes): Saturday May 4th: 1:05am
Star Wars Episode 4: A New Hope (121 minutes): Saturday, May 4th 3:40 am
Star Wars Episode 5: The Empire Strikes Back (124 minutes): Saturday, May 4th 5:55am
Star Wars Episode 6: Return of the Jedi (131 minutes): Saturday, May 4th 8:20am
Star Wars Episode 7: The Force Awakens (135 minutes): Saturday, May 4th 10:50am
Star Wars Episode 8: The Last Jedi (152 minutes): Saturday May 4th at 1:25pm
Star Wars Episode 9: The Rise of Skywalker (142 minutes): Saturday, May 4th 4:20pm
New episodes of the tv show following the adventures of Jedi Younglings will be debuting on the Disney+ streaming service and Disney Junior cable channel beginning August 2, 2023, with more episodes to come later this year. In total, “Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures” Season 1 will be a 25-episode run.
Set during The High Republic era, the animated series follows Jedi Younglings as they study the ways of the Force and learn valuable skills needed to become Jedi. The series was recently nominated for a 2023 Television Critics Association Award and was awarded a Common Sense Seal from Common Sense Media, which acknowledges outstanding media that families can enjoy together.
The first seven episodes from the series, which premiered May 4, saw the Younglings train with Master Yoda and Master Zia at the Jedi temple on Tenoo, meet pilot and fast friend Nash Durango, and clash with pirate Taborr Val Dorn. The six new episodes being released on August 2 will follow the Younglings as they continue to hone their Force abilities and go on adventures across the galaxy.
While my fanship of Star Wars will always center around the adventures of Luke, Leia & Han in the original trilogy of movies, for my son and daughter their interest in the franchise revolves more around The Clone Wars and Rebels animated television shows. We would have a family tv night each week devoted to watching a newly released episode. So, they are GEEKED that the characters and plots from these cartoons are being continued in the new AHSOKA live action series coming to the Disney+ streaming service. Of course, since being a Star Wars fan since I was a kid myself, I'm excited for this new show to debut too!
From viewing the trailer for AHSOKA it looks like there is a lot to be excited about. I'm impressed about how well the characters from Star Wars: Rebels appear to transition from cartoons to real actors and actresses. It is nice to see the adventures of these characters carry on. AHSOKA kicks-off exclusively on Disney+ with its first two episodes being released on August 23, 2023.
Set after the fall of the Empire, AHSOKA follows the former Jedi Knight Ahsoka Tano as she investigates an emerging threat to a vulnerable galaxy.
"Ahsoka" stars Rosario Dawson, Natasha Liu Bordizzo, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Ray Stevenson, Ivanna Sakhno, Diana Lee Inosanto, David Tennant, Lars Mikkelsen and Eman Esfandi. The episodes are directed by Dave Filoni, Steph Green, Peter Ramsey, Jennifer Getzinger, Geeta Vasant Patel and Rick Famuyiwa.
Check out the featurette “Journey to Ahsoka” to learn more about the series from its creators and stars:
Like their dad, my son and daughter are STAR WARS fanatics. Unlike me, their fanship doesn't revolve around the blockbuster motion pictures but rather is based upon the Star Wars animated series. As they grew up, watching the newly released epsiode of either The Clone Wars or Rebels was a highly anticipated weekly event that the whole family looked forward to enjoying together. While my love of Star Wars developed around the space opera of Luke, Leia, Han and Chewie fighting the Empire, my kids are more invested in the adventures of cartoon characters like Ahsoka Tano, Sabine Wren, Hera Syndulla and Ezra Bridger battling Imperial Inquisiters and Grand Admiral Thrawn. In fact, they really don't care much for the movies at all but they love the Star Wars animated series and the new live-action shows.
So, we are all GEEKED that many of our favorite characters from Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars: Rebels are coming to the live action shows on the Disney+ streaming service. Our whole family was bummed when Star Wars: Rebels ended feeling it came to a conclusion too soon, so we are excited that it seems as if that animated series is continuing in a live action format with AHSOKA.
Set after the fall of the Empire, AHSOKA follows the former Jedi Padawan of Anakin Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano, as she investigates an emerging threat to a vulnerable galaxy. The show promises the return of not just Ahsoka, but also Rebels cast Sabine Wren, Hera Syndulla, Chopper and Ezra Bridger. Hopefully it will also include Zeb! Plus, Thrawn is returning as the principal adversary and a mysterious Inquisitor villain character has also been teased.
It has just been announced AHSOKA will debut August 23, 2023 on Disney Plus and will be exclusively available to view on the streaming service. In addition to Rosario Dawson in the title role, AHSOKA stars Natasha Liu Bordizzo as Sabine Wren, Mary Elizabeth Winstead as Hera Syndulla, Ray Stevenson as Baylan Skoll, Ivanna Sakhno as Shin Hati, Diana Lee Inosanto as Morgan Elsbeth, David Tennant as Huyang, Lars Mikkelsen as Grand Admiral Thrawn and Eman Esfandi appearing as Ezra Bridger. The series is written by Dave Filoni, who executive produces alongside Jon Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy, Colin Wilson, and Carrie Beck. Karen Gilchrist is co-executive producer.
Dave Filoni's expansion of the animated Star Wars adventures he crafted into live actions shows continues with the August 2023 debut of AHSOKA on the Disney+ streaming service. Originally a key character in the Clone Wars animated series that Filoni directed, Ahsoka evolved from being Anakin Skywalker's Jedi Padawan (apprentice) to being portrayed as an early leader of the Rebel Alliance in the Star Wars: Rebels cartoons. Now in her live-action incarnation played by Rosario Dawson, Ahsoka finds herself in the years following the fall of the Empire occurring after the events of the Return of the Jedi movie.
My kids have grown up with us having family tv nights to watch new episodes of Clone Wars and Rebels when they originally aired. They are actually bigger fans of the tv shows then any of the Star Wars movies. So, we are fans of Filoni's work with the Star Wars galaxy and excited how he has begun coherently meshing together the animated and live action television shows. Really geeked that it has been announced he will be directing a live action movie that brings together the characters and stories from all The Mandalorian era Disney Plus shows into a feature length theatrical released film.
In anticipation of the next stage of Ahsoka's story, a teaser trailer has been released to promote the upcoming show. There is a lot in it that is both exciting and confusing for Star Wars fans. Check it out:
One of my favorite part of the teaser is that it clearly shows the animated characters that were the heroes of Rebels are coming back together to be a big part of the Disney Plus galaxy of Star Wars live action shows. Not only that but the villain from that series, Thrawn, is coming back to lay claim to being heir to the Empire. It will be interesting if there will be tie-ins to the Timothy Zahn book that originally introduced this fan favorite character before he was revamped into the Rebels storyline. These characters are to my kids like Luke, Leia, Han, R2-D2 and Darth Vader are to me in being favorite Star Wars heroes and villains.
What seems confusing in where the show's timeline is are that there sure seem to be a lot of evil Sith running about. These villains aren't around at Return of the Jedi and don't seem to be around when The Force Awakens takes place. So, what is going on here! I'm intrigued!
While Kathleen Kennedy has been in charge of LucasFilm since the Disney transaction and George Lucas' retirement, it has been Filoni that has kept the franchise alive. Kennedy tore down the magic of the franchise in three poorly executed cash grab movies while Filoni kept the George Lucas style of the franchise alive through his production of Star Wars television shows. There is a whole generation now who relates to Star Wars more through the characters and stories told through Filoni's television series than the movies. Hopefully, Filoni will continue to be able to have more control of steering the franchise's direction and Kennedy will graciously disappear into retirement.
I have a lot of faith in Filoni being the steward of the Star Wars galaxy. My whole family is looking forward to seeing AHSOKA on Disney+ and Filoni's Star Wars movie that ties these shows all together. This is the way!
A new animated show aimed at introducing preschoolers to a galaxy far, far away is debuting May the Fourth on the Disney Junior cable network and Disney Plus streaming service. STAR WARS: YOUNG JEDI ADVENTURES has Jedi Master Yoda guiding younglings as they study the ways of the Force, explore the galaxy, help citizens and creatures in need, and learn valuable skills needed to become Jedi along the way. The stories in this series' episodes take place during the High Republic era of Star Wars' canon long before the immergence of the Empire and Clone Wars' Order 66 which wiped out the Jedi.
Disney has released a series of shorts that are available to view for FREE now on YouTube and can be streamed on Disney+ beginning April 26 to promote the animated series before its May 4, 2023 premiere:
Meet the Young Jedi -- Kai, Lys, and Nubs work together to battle a training droid at the Jedi Temple on Tenoo.
Lys’ Creature Caper -- Lys follows the clues to retrieve an adorable creature running amok through the Jedi Temple.
Kai’s Daring Droid Rescue -- When her droid RJ-83 is in trouble, Nash calls on Kai to help rescue him.
STAR WARS: YOUNG JEDI ADVENTURES stars Jamaal Avery, Jr. as Kai Brightstar, Juliet Donenfeld as Lys Solay, Dee Bradley Baker as Nubs, Emma Berman as Nash Durango, Jonathan Lipow as RJ-83, and Piotr Michael as Master Yoda. This new show is sure to be a fun way to make Star Wars Day stand out. I'm sure a lot of kids and their Star Wars fan parents will be geeked to see it. May the Fourth be with You!
My daughter loves the game Bop It! In fact, when she was seven years old there was a phase where we constantly heard her playing a Star Wars version of the game all day and all night for almost a year. I have to admit after that whenever I hear C-3P0's voice, which yells out Bop It! Pull It! Twist It! from a model of R2-D2 in the game, it both makes me cringe as well as smile because I not only remember constantly hearing those phrases over and over again but also the joy it brought my little girl. If a game brings a child that much joy it absolutely earns a Geek Daddy nod of approval!
So, I wanted to wish Bop It! a happy twenty-fifth birthday. This Hasbro game is celebrating a quarter century of providing people with fun times! Whether it’s a party, family game night, or a travel game for car rides -- Bop It! with its "Bop It, Twist It, Pull It" actions is sure to entertain kids and kids at heart.
Here is a look back at some of the biggest moments from this Hasbro brand:
In 1996, Hasbro released the first in its Bop It line. Simply called Bop It, the game features three inputs: A cyan pull-handle on one end, a twistable yellow crank on the other end, and the depressable purple button in the middle. The maximum score is 100.
In 1998, Hasbro released the Bop It Extreme. The game included 2 new inputs along with the original three from Bop It. The green flick-switch is flicked when the Bop It Extreme commands "Flick it!" and the free-spinning red wheel is spun when the Bop It Extreme commands "Spin it!". The maximum score was increased to 250, and the game features 4 games modes (Vox Bop, Beat Bop, Vox Bop Solo and Beat Bop Solo).
Released in 2002, Hasbro's Bop It Extreme 2 was a re-working of the Bop It Extreme. The layout of the toy was changed and the shapes of several inputs were altered for ease of use. Volume controls were added. Bop It Extreme 2 was released in black and white as well as pink variations. In addition to the 4 modes featured in Bop It Extreme, a "One on One" mode was added.
In 2003, Bop It Extreme 2 was the top selling toy in the Bop It line
2005 saw the release of Hasbro's Bop It Blast, a re-creation of the original Bop It differing in little except in software. Bop It Blast again increased the maximum score to a total of 500, and for the first time allowed different high scores for different modes rather than having one high score for all modes collectively. In addition to the original 2 Bop It modes adding a new game called light bop. Bop It Blast included "One on One" mode as with Bop It Extreme 2.
2007 saw the introduction of Bop It Download, also created by Hasbro. Bop It Download is the third re-working of Bop It Extreme, and it features 15 levels, a maximum score of 1000 points, and the ability to record your own voice, and download music and sounds.
To celebrate the game's 25th anniversary, famed toy designer and original Bop It! creator Dan Klitsner has introduced a new version known as the Bop It! Button. The Bop It! Button plays with your brain as you try to follow the commands: “Bop It,” “Don’t Bop It,” “Do Bop It,” “Do Not Bop It” and many more in multiple voices. The Bop It! Button is available at a limited quantity for pre-purchase at BopItButton.com.
A standard version of Bop It! is also available at all major toy retailers. The current edition looks somewhat like a musical instrument in my opinion with knobs and buttons to twist, pull and bop! If you don't have Bop It! to pull off your family's gaming shelf you are missing out. Go ahead and Bop It!
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Of the eleven Star Wars movies, ROGUE ONE ranks 3rd on my favorites list. Sorry Return of the Jedi! With the upcoming ANDOR television series coming to the Disney+ streaming service, the movie that featured this new show's primary character, Rebel Alliance intelligence agent Cassian Jeron Andor, is returning to movie theaters.
ROGUE ONE: A STAR WARS STORY is being re-released on IMAX screens for a limited engagement of movie theater showings on August 26th. In addition to the featured presentation, the screenings will also include an exclusive look at the upcoming Disney+ ANDOR series. Who else is geeked about this? I sure am!
Go to IMAX.COM for more information about seeing ROGUE ONE on the big screen!
There is a new LEGO Star Wars cartoon special coming to the Disney+ streaming service on August 5 that is all about summer fun! “LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation,” which is set shortly after the events of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” features the voices of “Weird Al” Yankovic, Yvette Nicole Brown, Kelly Marie Tran, Anthony Daniels, Billy Dee Williams, and returning cast members from previous “LEGO Star Wars” specials, and includes the new original song Scarif Beach Party performed by “Weird Al” Yankovic.Looking for a much-needed break from stormtroopers and TIE fighters, Finn arranges a surprise vacation for his friends Rey, Poe, Rose, Chewie, BB-8, R2-D2, and C-3PO, aboard the ultra-luxurious Galactic Starcruiser, the Halcyon. But Finn’s plan to have one last hurrah together quickly goes awry when he’s separated from the group. While searching for his friends, he encounters three Force ghosts: Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, and Leia Organa, who each share their own unexpected stories of vacations gone wrong, helping him to understand that holidays are about more than just having fun.
“LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation” features the voices of: “Weird Al” Yankovic as Vic Vankoh; Yvette Nicole Brown as Colvett Valeria; Thomas Lennon as Wick Cooper; Paul F. Tompkins as Rad; Dee Bradley Baker as Boba Fett; Ashly Burch as the Tour Droid; Kyliegh Curran as Sidero; Anthony Daniels as C-3PO; Trevor Devall as Emperor Palpatine; Allie Feder as Sy Snootles; Jake Green as Poe Dameron; Matt Lanter as Anakin Skywalker; Ross Marquand as Han Solo; Omar Miller as Finn; Kevin Michael Richardson as Jabba the Hutt; Matt Sloan as Darth Vader; James Arnold Taylor as Obi-Wan Kenobi; Kelly Marie Tran as Rose; Helen Sadler as Rey Skywalker; Billy Dee Williams as Lando (Holovid); Matthew Wood as Ben Solo; and Shelby Young as Leia Organa.
LEGO Star Wars cartoons are always goofy fun shows to watch. I'm geeked about seeing "LEGO Star Wars Summer Vacation" just as the season is heating up. Looking forward to a lazy summer day cranking up the A/C and turning on the big screen to be transported back to a galaxy far, far away thanks to Disney+ and its lineup of Star Wars tv series and movies.
After the original trilogy of films, ROGUE ONE is my next favorite Star Wars movie. So, I'm really interested in seeing how the new live action TV series "Star Wars: Andor" that is coming to the Disney+ subscription streaming service pans out. The wait to find out is almost over as Disney+ has released a trailer and announced the show will premiere on August 31, 2022. A nice parting gift for the end of summer from Disney!
The “Andor” series will explore a new perspective from the Star Wars galaxy, focusing on Cassian Andor’s journey to discover the difference he can make. The series brings forward the tale of the burgeoning rebellion against the Empire and how people and planets became involved. It’s an era filled with danger, deception and intrigue where Cassian will embark on the path that is destined to turn him into a rebel hero.
For those of you who may have not seen ROGUE ONE which tells the story of how the Rebel Alliance gets their hands on the Death Star plans which are a critical plot point of the Star Wars film A New Hope (aka the first Star Wars movie), Cassian Andor is a lead character in that prequel movie. Cassian, played by Diego Luna, is an intelligence officer engaged in espionage against the Empire. Luna returns to the role for this Andor series. Like the Kenobi series, Andor will debut on Disney+ with its first two episodes being released at once.
I don't know a whole lot about this show, but from what I've seen of the trailer I'm excited. Who else is geeked about seeing this new Star Wars show on Disney+?!
I have great memories of playing on monkey bars that all the kids thought looked like a spaceship on my elementary school playground during recess imagining having Star Wars adventures playing with classmates in our pretend Millennium Falcon. That was the closest I'd figured to ever be when it came to taking a ride on science fiction's most famous spacecraft. My inner child was ecstatic to pilot the ship that made the Kessel Run in less than twelve parsecs with my son as co-pilot during our own Smugglers Run at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge theme park within Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.
Smugglers Run is a motion simulator within Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge that provides riders with the experience of flying in the Millennium Falcon. It is a more intimate version of Star Tours that seats no more than six people in a cabin and has interactive elements that let riders control the ship's actions and impact elements of the simulation. Dodge obstacles, fire weapons at threatening TIE Fighters, and escape into Hyper Space as realistic digital imagery immerses you in a flight through the Star Wars galaxy. Hit it Chewie!!!
A visit to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge transports you to the planet Batuu in a galaxy far, far away. While wandering through this remote outer rim planet's Black Spire Outpost you will discover a life-size model of the Millennium Falcon parked outside the entrance to Ohnaka Transport Solutions. The ride queue for those who want to take a spin on this piece of junk wraps you through this space port owned by the infamous Hondo Ohnaka.
My kids were geeked to see Hondo at Galaxy's Edge as this character connects the theme park with the animated Star Wars series. My kids have grown up watching the Clone Wars, Rebels and Bad Batch animated series and actually are much more fans of the Star Wars cartoons than the movies. I actually am more a fan of the animated and live action television shows than the recent Disney Star Wars movies so have to admit being glad to see Hondo there myself. In fact, Hondo is there in all his glory with an incredible animatronic of the Weequay pirate voiced by Jim Cummings who portrays Ohnaka's character in the animated series.
Hondo recruits you to participate in a Smugglers Run utilizing the Millennium Falcon and ushers you aboard. Entering the spaceship is like walking onto the set of a Star Wars movie. Leaving the space port the hallways of the Millennium Falcon are filled with screen accurate details. You can even sit at the holochess table!
Eventually making your way to the cockpit, each member of your crew is given an assignment. Two pilots sit in the front row–the left side moves the ship left and right, and the right side moves the ship up and down. The next row controls the weapons where riders press buttons to shoot down enemies and obstacles in the way. The back row holds the engineers who work to repair the ship during the flight. You want to ride in the front row because it has the most immersive content and best view. While the ride is still fun wherever you sit, honestly the best experience is with front row seats!
The ride is made up of several interconnected simulators on one giant turntable. Riders that manipulate the simulator's controls more skillfully and quickly than other cabins can actually earn more to do in their mission such as capturing more cargo or navigating an asteroid field as the other platforms catch up. So, there is a benefit to trying to master the simulator's controls versus just going along for the ride.
Riding the Millennium Falcon was a blast! The experience absolutely earned a Geek Daddy nod of approval for the spectacular Imagineering efforts put into crafting the space port and Millennium Falcon ride queue elements and the thrilling Star Wars adventure you are able to partake in with the motion simulator. If you are heading to Disneyland or Walt Disney World don't miss out on blasting off in the Millennium Falcon ride!
Immerse yourself in the Star Wars galaxy with a visit to the Black Spire Outpost on the planet of Batuu (aka Galaxy's Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park in Orlando, Florida). Imagine being on a Star Wars adventure while engaging in a variety of interactive experiences. Enjoying a pint of blue milk, crafting your own lightsaber and taking the Millenium Falcon for a spin provide an out of this world vacation without having to travel to a galaxy far, far away.
STORMTROOPERS ON PATROL
Be alert for stormtroopers promoting order and snuffing out rebellion within the spaceport of this Outer Rim world. They like to question passersby and pry into their business. These impromptu encounters can make you stand out in the crowd and provide a personal touch to your Star Wars Galaxy's Edge experience. Additionally, you may bump into Chewbacca or Rey who are enlisting people into the Resistance.
Ever since Luke Skywalker took a gulp of blue milk in the movie A New Hope, Star Wars fans have been fascinated with the beverage. Disney has concocted a specialty drink to provide visitors to Galaxy's Edge with a refreshment that lets you try the stuff out for yourself. It is plant-based instead of dairy so as not to exclude people from the experience with milk allergies or lactose intolerance. My description of Galaxy's Edge blue milk is it has the consistency of a drinkable yogurt with the taste of cotton candy flavored Faygo.
Blue Milk is actually made with a base of rice milk powder and coconut oil. It gets it color from adding blue-green algae into the mix rather than artificial coloring. Don't tell Aunt Beru but there is also a version of the drink with Bacardi Rum as an extra ingredient to provide some extra kick to the drink.
Who doesn't want to wield a lightsaber?! Stop by Savi's Workshop to learn some wisdom of the Force and craft your very own lightsaber. Personalize its components and blade color to create a fantastic souvenir that matches your own personal style. Reservations are required so don't try to just walk in or you might miss out on this experience. My son was so GEEKED to participate in this!
ESCAPE A STAR DESTROYER
Oh no! You've been captured as a rebel spy and taken to a star destroyer in the Rise of the Resistance ride at Star Wars Galaxy's Edge. Combining cast member theatrical elements with special effects, this ride will have you feeling like you just jumped into the action of a Star Wars movie. Do you have what it takes to escape being imprisoned on a star destroyer and find a way to return to Batuu?
I love droids! I'm such a gearhead! Galaxy's Edge is full of droids and you can even build one to bring home with you.
Step inside droid depot and construct your very own personalized remote control BB or R series droid. Select pieces off a conveyor belt and get building. Screw together parts just like a mechanic working in a droid factory.
In addition to having a fun remote control toy, these droids can enhance your Galaxy's Edge experience interacting and reacting to elements and objects both on Batuu and around Disney resorts. Plus, when you get home they are still fun to play with around the house.
FLY THE MILLENNIUM FALCON
Participate in a Smugglers Run that utilizes a motion simulator to let you experience what it would be like to fly sci-fi's most famous spaceship. A more intimate version of Star Tours that has you seated in a replica of the Millennium Falcon's cockpit. You aren't just along for the ride as manipulating the spaceship's controls impacts the outcome of your experience. Realistic digital imagery in the cockpit's windows, motion corresponding to the action you are seeing and the interactive elements of the controls make it seem as if you are really taking a flight through the Star Wars galaxy. Hit it Chewie!
The ride queue is amazing too so don't rush through it. It starts off with a life size scale replica of the Millennium Falcon and lets you wander inside this hunk of junk. Don't miss out on taking a photo op at the holochess table!
Have yourself an exciting Star Wars adventure with a visit to the Galaxy's Edge. This experience is also available in Disneyland if California is a more convenient destination than Florida. This is the theme park experience you have been looking for!
One of Star Wars oldest characters who apparently been in carbonite hibernation after George Lucas took a disliking to him has recently made a comeback. Jaxxon, a space bunny-style alien, initially appeared in Star Wars #8 (1978) as part of the first story arc following Marvel devoting the initial issues of the comic book series to the official movie adaption of A New Hope. Teaming up with Han Solo and Chewbacca in a number of misadventures, Jaxxon was one of the first characters to join the Star Wars galaxy expanding upon those in the 1977 movie.
A Lepi smuggler and mercenary from the planet Coachelle Prime, Jaxxon captained the starship Rabbit's Foot. Piloting a ship prone to breakdowns, Jaxxon often finds himself stuck in spaceports looking for trouble to either barter or pay for needed repairs. In his Star Wars comic book debut, Jaxxon is recruited to help protect a nearby village from bandits known as the Cloud-Riders and as well as a gigantic roaming monster known as the Behemoth from the World Below. Jaxxon added some looniness with Bugs Bunny-style quick witted humor to stories and appeared in a number of the early issues of Marvel's original Star Wars comic book series.
After being featured in Star Wars comic book issues 8-11 & 16, Jaxxon disappeared! George Lucas thought the character created by Howard Chaykin was too goofy and a blemish on the Star Wars image. So, he put a kibosh on the character. Ironic coming from the creator and number one proponent of Jar Jar Binks! Maybe Jaxxon instead of being overly silly was just ahead of his time.
A little bit of silliness though is just what IDW Publishing was looking for when it came to producing a comic book series called Star Wars Adventures aimed at tween aged readers. Nearly forty years after he disappeared, Jaxxon made a return. In addition to exploits in Star Wars Adventures, Jaxxon also joined in on the hijinks of IDW Publishing's Halloween themed Ghosts of Vader's Castle mini-series. Marvel even hopped in on giving Jaxxon a second chance by including him in a humorous variant cover in the first issue released after Marvel regained the comic book publishing rights for the brand paying homage to the character's role in the first ever original Star Wars story published.
To celebrate Lucasfilm's 50th anniversary, Hasbro even created an action figure of the six-foot tall, green-furred Lepi known for his wise-cracks and karate kicks. The toy comes packaged in a box with artwork inspired by Jaxxon's appearances in Star Wars Adventures comic books. It is part of Hasbro's 1:12 scale Black Series collection of Star Wars action figures. I couldn't resist picking up one of these Jaxxon action figures for myself.
What do you think is next in store for Jaxxon? An appearance in The Bad Batch animated series of The Mandalorian live action television show? His re-emergence in Marvel's comic book series? I'm looking forward to seeing more of Jaxxon now he has returned to the Star Wars galaxy.
