Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge isn’t set to open until 2019 at Disneyland and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, but Disney has given fans a sneak peek at merchandise that is available now for the new land.
The new merchandise items were unveiled at the Star Wars Galactic Nights event earlier this month at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
Items include men’s and women’s tees, hats, and other apparel; artwork featuring artist renderings of the new land; a coffee tumbler; pins; and more.
Guests can purchase these items at select merchandise locations at Disneyland and Disney World.
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If you’re setting sail on the Disney Cruise Line in 2018, there are some exciting adventures happening on several of the ships.
The Disney Fantasy is hosting Star Wars Day at Sea on 15 sailings between January and April 2018. A new addition for next year includes Rey taking the stage during the Summon the Force nighttime show.
On the Disney Magic guests can enjoy Marvel Day at Sea on 15 sailings from Miami from January through April.
The Disney Magic will also boast new enhancements beginning in March 2018 including Rapunzel’s Royal …

The ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex is set to host the Jr. NBA World Championship on August 7-12, 2018.
The Championship will feature the top boys and girls teams ages 14 and under from around the world.
This tournament is the first of its kind and will include 16 regional champions (eight U.S. and eight international teams) in boys and girls divisions. The tournament starts in the spring of 2018 with games at various regional sites.
The global ambassadors for the Championship are Cleveland Cavaliers guard and three-time NBA champion Dwyane Wade …

If you can’t make it to the Magic Kingdom on New Year’s Eve you can still catch the Fantasy in the Sky fireworks – from the comfort of your home!
The Disney Parks Blog is broadcasting a live stream of the fireworks on December 31.
The broadcast will begin at 11:45 p.m. on the Disney Parks Blog.
It’s the perfect way to ring in the New Year without the capacity crowds!
Happy New Year!
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If you’re lucky enough to be spending New Year’s Eve at the Walt Disney World Resort you’ll want to check out the holiday fireworks displays.
At the Magic Kingdom guests can catch the Fantasy in the Sky Fireworks on December 30 and 31 starting at 11:50 p.m. There will also be a special 6:50 p.m. display on both nights for the kiddos.
Also at the Magic Kingdom, guests can dance the night away at dance parties in Tomorrowland and Frontierland. The Magic Kingdom is open from 8 a.m. until 1 a.m. on …

After we ring in the New Year this weekend, it’s time to gear up for a really big 2018 at the Walt Disney World  Resort.
Toy Story Land is opening in the summer of 2018 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Guests will get to enjoy two new attractions – Slinky Dog Dash and Alien Swirling Saucers. And, a new quick service restaurant is also part of the new land.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2018 and as part of the celebration a new show starring Dug and Russell from …

We wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas!

It’s the busiest week of the year at Disney World and hungry guests now have a new spot to grab a bite! Pizza Ponte opened this weekend in Disney Springs.
Our friends at the Disney Food Blog were there on opening day – Saturday – and have some great photos in their ‘first look’ post!
Pizza Ponte is part of the new group of restaurants opening soon that include The Edison, Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante, and Enzo’s Hideaway.
Guests dining at Pizza Ponte can enjoy pizza by the slice (square and Roman-style), sandwiches, …

Disney World guests have been able to make reservations via OpenTable for certain Disney Springs restaurants for a while, and now other Disney World restaurants are also available on the app.
The restaurants now available for booking via OpenTable are: Flying Fish, Grand Floridian Cafe, Boatwright’s, The Wave, Artist’s Point, Sanaa, Olivia’s at Old Key West, Kona Cafe, and Jiko.
Guests using OpenTable do not need to add a credit card to hold the reservation, but OpenTable will revoke booking privileges if a guests fails to appear for a reservation.
Also, reservations cannot …

The Epcot Festival of the Arts is a celebration of visual, culinary, and performing arts, and in addition to the Disney on Broadway Concert Series guests can also enjoy other live performances during the Festival.
At the 2018 Festival three groups will be taking the stage in World Showcase, and two will perform beyond the Festival dates.
Matboukha Groove will be performing in the Morocco Pavilion from January 1 through July 1, 2018.
Groovin’ Alps, a German percussion band that is new to the stages at Epcot, will be performing in the Germany …