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Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Opens At Walt Disney World This Summer

Walt Disney World has been getting ready for their latest ‘land’ to open at Hollywood Studios, and the date has officially been announced for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The Star…

UNSPECIFIED – AUGUST 14: Handout image provided by Disney Parks, Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced at D23 EXPO 2015 that Star Wars-themed lands will be coming to Disneyland park in Anaheim, California and Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida, creating Disney’s largest single-themed land expansions ever at 14-acres each. The attractions will transport guests to a never-before-seen planet, a remote trading port and one of the last stops before wild space where Star Wars characters and their stories come to life. These authentic lands will have two signature attractions including the ability to take the controls of one of the most recognizable ships in the galaxy, the Millennium Falcon, on a customized secret mission and an epic Star Wars adventure that puts guests in the middle of a climactic battle. (Photo by Disney Parks Via Getty Images)

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Walt Disney World has been getting ready for their latest 'land' to open at Hollywood Studios, and the date has officially been announced for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.

The Star Wars themed section of Hollywood Studios will open August 29. It's west coast counterpart at Disneyland Resort will open sooner, on May 31.

Hollywood Studios' 14 acres of Star Wars attractions features attractions based on the latest movies. The 'land' will feature:

Characters such as Rey, Finn, Kylo Ren and Chewbacca

Attractions:
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run - An interactive experience
Rise of the Resistance - A ride on a full-size starship
Savi's Workshop - Buy or build your own lightsaber
Droid Depot - Get you own droid!

Food!
Yes, there's food to be found in Galaxy's Edge, and it might seem like you found it in a galaxy far, far away.