Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opening dates announced for Disneyland, Disney World
The new Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be opening up in two phases at Disneyland and Hollywood Studios in Disney World, Walt Disney CEO Bob Iger during the Walt Disney Co.’s annual shareholder meeting.
The first phase of the new Star Wars land will open May 31, 2019, in Disneyland and then Aug. 29, 2019, in Disney World.
On opening day for phase one, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run will open along with food and beverage areas and merchant shops.
Phase two will open later this with Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, “the most ambitious, immersive and advanced attraction ever imagined that will put guests in the middle of a climactic battle between the First Order and the Resistance and will blur the lines between fantasy and reality,” according to Disney.
There has been a lot of speculation as to when the lands would open. Iger had previously slipped that the opening in Disneyland will take place in June.
Iger said work is going along so fast that they wanted to open it earlier.
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The creation of the lands
This immersive 14-acre area is being built on the planet of Batuu, where Star Wars characters and their stories will come to life. At Disney World, the main entrance to the area is from the new Grand Avenue area of Hollywood Studios. Another entrance will be from the new Toy Story Land.
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Guests planning to visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland park between May 31 and June 23,
A reservation will not be offered or required to experience Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at the Walt Disney World Resort. And you should know that valid theme park admission to Hollywood Studios is required to visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge after its opening on August 29, 2019. Capacity is limited. Additionally, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be open during Extra Magic Hours. During Extra Magic Hours guests staying at select Walt Disney World Resort hotels can spend extra time at Disney’s Hollywood Studios enjoying select attractions. Details will also be available at a later date on Disneyworld.com.
