At Star Wars Galactic Nights, a special one-night-only event at Walt Disney World Resort, a panel of Walt Disney Imagineers divulged some exciting news about the land coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! Imagineers not only released new details, but also displayed two new artist renderings of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge where YOU can live your own Star Wars story, opening at Disneyland Resort in California in summer 2019 and at Walt Disney World in late fall 2019.
Story editor, Margaret Kerrison, shared for the first time that the name of the village is called Black Spire Outpost. She also shared some of the history behind the name and how this village is closely associated with the geological formations that surround it.
The largest settlement on the planet Batuu, Black Spire Outpost is an infamous stop for traders, adventurers, and smugglers traveling around the Outer Rim and Wild Space. Off the beaten path, this outpost has become a haven for the galaxy’s most colorful — and notorious — characters. Widely known for the petrified remains of its once towering ancient trees, the spires now stand guard across the river valleys and plains and have long captured the imagination of travelers to this planet. To the first settlers, these petrified spires became more than just landmarks; they became the heart of the outpost itself.
Star Wars: Galactic Nights, a special event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, returns Dec. 16, 2017 for one evening only with out-of-this-world entertainment, character encounters and more. Guests will be treated Hollywood-style to a red carpet arrival, iconic attractions with little to no wait time, amazing fireworks and projections, and experts sharing details about the Star Wars expansion coming to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. (David Roark, photographer)
“Star Wars: Galactic Nights is an incredibly special event, and this is only the third time it’s been offered,” said Phil Holmes, vice president of Disney’s Hollywood Studios. “Combine all of the one-night-only experiences with the limited number of tickets available, and it’s easy to see why this night is wildly popular with casual Star Wars fans, super fans and Jedi Masters alike.”
Other treats in store for guests at this exclusive after-hours event include:
- Stunning Projections transform The Hollywood Tower Hotel. Jaw-dropping projection technology will bathe the theme-park icon with stunning images of locations from across the Star Wars Favorite film moments, special effects, lighting and, of course, the stellar Star Wars cinematic score support each celestial scene all night long. These projections will be exclusive to Star Wars: Galactic Nights.
- New enhancements to Star Wars The popular Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular fireworks and the Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away stage show will glow with new show elements that debut at the May 27 event.
- Select theme park attractions will be open for event guests to enjoy. There may even be a special Star Wars surprise on an attraction or two.
Park access and activities will be exclusive to Star Wars: Galactic Nights ticket holders. Event hours on May 27 will be 7 p.m.-midnight.
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