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#DisneyMagicMoments: May the 4th Be with You in Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disneyland Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios

From our friends at disneyparks.disney.go.com

Mon, May 4, 2020

#DisneyMagicMoments: May the 4th Be with You in Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance at Disneyland Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios

by , Managing Editor, Walt Disney World Resort Public Relations

Happy Star Wars Day, everyone! In honor of May the 4th, we’re sharing a special edition of our Disney “Ride & Learn” series … a “Rise & Learn!” The video below takes you inside Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland park in California and Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida.

This is one of the most ambitious, immersive, technologically advanced experiences ever created for a Disney park. Join the Resistance today and blast off Batuu for a cinematic adventure in a galaxy far, far away. Along the way, you’ll discover some fascinating facts about this groundbreaking attraction and learn more about the Disney magic that brought it to life.

As an extra-special May the 4th surprise, you can now create your very own Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge hologram message on Snapchat! Click here on your mobile device or scan this Snapcode using the Snapchat app to get started.

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Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance

Now it’s time to strap yourselves in and celebrate May the 4th with Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance! These are the #DisneyMagicMoments you’re looking for …

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Celebrate Star Wars Day with an eBook Download of Star Wars: Queen’s Shadow, Free for a Limited Time

From our friends at disneyparks.disney.go.com

Mon, May 4, 2020

Celebrate Star Wars Day with an eBook Download of Star Wars: Queen’s Shadow, Free for a Limited Time

by , Director, Communications, Games, Publishing and Merchandise

You’ve watched all of the Skywalker Saga, but how well do you really know Padmé, the courageous and hopeful leader who served as Queen and then Senator of Naboo?

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In this young adult novel written by New York Times bestselling author E.K. Johnston, Padmé Naberrie steps down from her position as “Queen Amidala” and is asked to become Naboo’s representative in the Galactic Senate. Together with her most loyal handmaidens, Padmé must figure out how to navigate the treacherous waters of politics and forge a new identity beyond the queen’s shadow.

“Padmé fought against unstoppable forces, and she never gave up on what she believed in,” says author E.K. Johnston. “Sometimes she held on too tightly, but she always knew what she stood for, and that never stops being incredible.”

This tale is an empowering novel about courage and finding strength in a galaxy far, far away. For a limited time, a free eBook download (available only in the US) will be available from May 1 to May 8, via Disney Books here.

For more fun content from some of your favorite authors and books, follow @DisneyBooks on social media!

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All-New Droid Depot App Brings Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to Life at Home

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All-New Droid Depot App Brings Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to Life at Home

by , Communications Specialist, Disney Parks, Experiences & Products

It’s that time of year again! The day that Star Wars fans from across the galaxy come together and celebrate May the 4th, a.k.a. Star Wars Day. You don’t have to travel to a galaxy far, far, away this year, as your very own Star Wars stories can now come to life at home with the all-new Droid Depot mobile app.

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The out-of-this-world app, available for free download on the App Store and Google Play, brings your BB-series or R-series astromech droid unit from Droid Depot at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to life for a galactic experience at home. While these droids can interact with elements in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, now your droids can interact with you at home. For those of you who haven’t built an astromech droid unit yet, you’re in luck! You can also channel your inner droid builder in an all-new virtual experience where you can build a digital droid and create a whole new virtual collection of droids!

  • screenshot of new Driod Depot App
  • screenshot of new Driod Depot App

Join the Resistance when you sync up with your Droid Depot astromech unit. Every Jedi, Sith Lord and Rebel alike will be able to program their droids, customize them by name, see their profiles, and pilot them on a virtual path around their home activating sounds and maneuvers using the app.

You’ll also be able to choose some favorite galactic jams by DJ R3X straight from Oga’s Cantina and choreograph your droid to dance its way through your home, check it out:

From the youngest Padawan to the most knowledgeable Jedi, there are also adventures that await you in strategy mode! Here you will be able to play a game of tic-tac-toe with your droid in both easy and difficult modes.

What are you waiting for? The Droid Depot app is available in the U.S. and Canada and can be downloaded for free on the App Store or Google Play. For the very first time, direct from a galaxy far, far, away, pre-built versions of BB-8 and R2-D2 interactive remote control droids from Droid Depot at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge are available for a limited time, while supplies last, on shopDisney.com – they’ll arrive at your home, ready to play as soon as you sync them with the app.

Who’s ready to celebrate May the 4th droid style? I know I am!

Available for iPhone® and AndroidTM smartphones.

Message, data and roaming rates may apply. Availability subject to handset limitations, and features may vary by handset, service provider or otherwise. Coverage and app stores not available everywhere. If you’re under 18, get your parents’ permission first. Apple, the Apple logo and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Android TM and Google Play are trademarks of Google LLC.

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7 “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” Easter Eggs You Might’ve Missed

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7 “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” Easter Eggs You Might’ve Missed

Ryan Dosier

January 17, 2020 | 12:00 am

7 "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" Easter Eggs You Might've Missed

Sure, you may have already seen Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker in theaters. You may have even seen it twice! But we bet you haven’t caught all of these incredible Easter Eggs hiding in the film. Let’s find out how many you noticed in the final entry in the Skywalker Saga…

The Ghost ship from Star Wars Rebels in the end battle scene amongst other starships

The Ghost from Star Wars Rebels is in the end battle scene

This. Is. So. Cool!! There are over 14,000 starships in the big arrival shot of the galaxy coming to the rescue over the skies of Exegol, and the legendary Ghost ship from Star Wars Rebels is with them! The Ghost joining the Resistance in the epic final battle? Talk about awesome.

Wedge Antilles in the end battle scene flying next to Lando

Wedge Antilles is in the end battle scene flying with Lando

We thought he looked familiar! Luke Skywalker’s old flying buddy Wedge Antilles is still around rebelling against the evils in the Galaxy. Seeing him joining the cause with Lando was a true stand up and cheer moment.

Rey and Finn walking through bar on planet Kijimi

John Williams plays Oma Tres, a Kijimi bartender

All hail the maestro himself! The inimitable John Williams, composer of all nine Skywalker Saga films, finally appears on screen as a bearded bartender on the planet Kijimi. You can spot him right before Rey, Finn and Poe enter Babu Frik’s shop. Also, if you rearrange the name “Oma Tres,” you can spell “Maestro”!

Stormtrooper pointing blaster at Rey

Radiohead producer Nigel Godrich plays FN-2802

Talk about a cameo that ROCKS! We’ll be keeping our ears tuned to hear Nigel on our next re-watch.

A green gaseous environment based on Ralph McQuarrie's artwork done in the 1990s for a book project, The Illustrated Star Wars Universe

One of the environments that Poe Dameron lightspeed-skips to is based on Ralph McQuarrie’s artwork done in the 1990s for a book project, The Illustrated Star Wars Universe.

Ralph McQuarrie was instrumental in creating the look and feel of a galaxy far, far away. It’s so cool to see his work is still inspiring the new movies! Keep your eyes peeled during this scene and see if you can spot the McQuarrie-inspired section!

Babu Frik from Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker

Among the droids in Babu Frik’s workshop is an old Battle Droid as seen in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace

Is there literally any creature better than Babu Frik? Nope! The feisty little cutie also has a unique and impressive collection in his shop. Did you spot one of the old clankers from the Clone Wars days?

Ed Sheeran as an alien member of the Resistance

Ed Sheeran plays this alien member of the Resistance

We’re in love with the shape of you, Ed Sheeran alien.

Yep, these Easter Eggs are truly epic. We can’t wait to head back to the theater and spot every single one – and enjoy the movie again, too!

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker is now playing in theaters. Get tickets: http://Fandango.com/TheRiseOfSkywalker