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Hey DFB friends! We hope you’re ready for another what’s new because we’re back at some Disney World resorts!
Jambo House
We recently took a trip to Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge, Disney’s Coronado Springs, and the upcoming Star Wars Hotel! We’ve got just a few updates for you, so let’s get started!
We’ve been keeping a very close eye on all of the construction going on at Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser (a.k.a. the Star Wars Hotel).
Model of the Star Wars Galactic Starcruiser Halcyon — see the size relative to the Millennium Falcon!
So far, we’ve gotten a look at it from the ground and seen some pics from the inside, but now we’ve gotten an updated look at the project…from the sky!
A LOT happened at Walt Disney World in 2020!
Cinderella Castle
The biggie was obviously the parks shut down due to the pandemic and then reopened with several new health and safety measures in place. Besides these big changes, we also had several things going on in the parks that were already planned. Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway opened up, we went through four EPCOT festivals, and several major projects continued construction. Oh yeah, we got a PINK Cinderella Castle, too! One of Disney’s most ambitious projects was supposed to hit a BIG milestone last year and it didn’t, which leaves us with the question — what’s going on?
Throughout 2020 and even some of 2021, a lot of Disney news was about park closures, and updates on restaurants and resorts that have remained closed or have delayed their re-openings.
France Pavilion Expansion
But, this week, the Disney news was a bit different. Instead of looking at the past or things that are closed, we got TONS of sneak peeks and info about things that will be OPENING in the future. Want to see the rooms at the Star Wars hotel? How about a look at Tom Holland’s role in the upcoming Avengers Campus? Or a walk inside the new Ratatouille area? We’ve got all that and more!
We’ve been keeping a close eye on all of the construction going on at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser (a.k.a. the Star Wars hotel that isn’t really a hotel).
Galactic Starcruiser
Last year, we got a peek at a mocked-up version of part of the guest rooms. But, today we got another sneak peek at the rooms(!), with a special look at the bunk beds and “windows” looking out to a galaxy far, far away. You’ve GOT to check this out!
There are lots of upcoming projects in the works at Disney World, and one we’re especially excited about is Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, an incredibly immersive, themed hotel!
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Concept Art ©Disney
We’ve been eagerly awaiting updates about this project, and we decided to take a trip past the site to check out any construction progress!
The entire concept around Disney World’s Galactic Starcruiser is a very ambitious one that will literally place guests into the middle of the Star Wars universe.
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
The immersive experience is set to whisk guests away on a 2-night spaceship cruise through the galaxy that will send them on the adventure of a lifetime! And seeing all the construction progress has given us some ideas of how Disney is going to make that magic happen!
There are SO many ways Disney is planning to “take us to space” in the near future.
©Disney via IAAPA Expo 2020 Presentation
For one, Space 220 will be opening (someday) in EPCOT so that guests can dine in space (although it’s been delayed several times so we’re really questioning if we made it all up at this point). Plus, the Galactic Starcruiser (the Star Wars Hotel), will transport guests INTO the Star Wars universe like never before!
If you’re a Disney World fan — there are a few dates in 2021 you need to know…
©Disney Parks Blog
…And one of those dates is October 1st, 2021. On that day, Walt Disney World is celebrating a BIG anniversary — its 50th!!
We’ve been keeping a close eye on the construction of Star Wars: Galactic Cruiser (a.k.a. the Star Wars hotel) coming to Disney World.
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Concept Art
Today we got an amazing peek at one of the areas on the interior of this ship. During the IAAPA Expo presentation this morning, Josh D’Amaro, the current Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, shared a look at one of the guest rooms coming to the Star Wars hotel and it’s totally out of this world!
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