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Disney Begins ‘Star Wars’ Hotel Take Down in Florida

Stormtroopers aboard the Galactic Starcruiser

The ill-fated Star Wars hotel is about to be changed forever. The Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser was once hailed as Disney’s boldest experiment—a two-night “voyage” aboard the Halcyon where guests could live their own Star Wars adventure. Despite groundbreaking immersion and critical praise, the price tag proved too steep, forcing Disney to shutter the hotel in September 2023 after just ...

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Years After Sequel Trilogy, Disney Has Recast Rey Skywalker in ‘Star Wars’

Daisy Ridley as Rey Skywalker

Star Wars is expanding both on the big screen and in the streaming world, and this year sees Rey Skywalker return without Daisy Ridley. Credit: Lucasfilm Rey Skywalker in Star Wars The live-action Star Wars cinematic future, at first, largely revolved around Rey Skywalker, Daisy Ridley’s trilogy heroine. But if you were hoping she’d lead the next wave of films ...

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Goodbye, Cara Dune: ‘Star Wars’ Replaces Beloved Character With New Actress

Gina Carano in 'The Mandalorian'

After six years away from theaters, Star Wars is finally heading back to the big screen. Lucasfilm has now released the first trailer for The Mandalorian & Grogu, the feature-length continuation of Disney+’s The Mandalorian (2019). Opening in theaters on May 22, 2026, it’s the first time the Star Wars franchise has adapted one of its TV shows for cinemas. ...

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‘The Mandalorian & Grogu’ Movie May Be Resetting the Disney+ Series

The Mandalorian wielding the Darksaber

As The Mandalorian & Grogu prepares for its May 22, 2026 theatrical debut, details suggest that Disney might be using the film to bring Mando back to basics by focusing almost entirely on Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu. With multiple recurring characters from the series mysteriously absent, the film could be a deliberate reset of the Disney+ series. Bo-Katan ...

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‘Star Wars’ Beloved Jedi Won’t Be Getting a Follow-Up Series

Rosario Dawson as Ahsoka Tano

Disney’s Star Wars: Visions has been one of the franchise’s most surprising critical successes, with its anthology format giving creators from around the world a chance to tell experimental stories outside of mainline canon. But as Volume 3 approaches this fall, one of its most beloved episodes is being left behind. Visions debuted in 2021, offering nine standalone shorts produced ...

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‘Star Wars’ Series Gives New Life to Fan-Favorite Jedi, Could Replace Luke Skywalker

Luke Skywalker screaming

For nearly 50 years, Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) has been the figurehead of the Star Wars franchise. While many iconic protagonists have followed, with the likes of Ahsoka Tano becoming worthy successors to Luke in terms of popularity, the original Jedi remains the most popular character of them all. But that could be set to change in the coming years. ...

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Welcome Back Galactic Starcruiser, Defunct Disney World Hotel Resurrected in Orlando

People dine in a futuristic, space-themed restaurant with colorful lighting. A performer in an elaborate alien costume entertains guests at the front of the room. Tables are filled with food and drinks.

After being closed for good in September 2023, the ill-fated Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser has been revived in Orlando. When it launched in 2022, Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser promised fans an unprecedented two-day voyage aboard the Halcyon. Guests stepped into a role-playing experience that blended interactive missions, themed dining, and live-action storytelling centered on the Resistance’s fight against the First ...

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