R2-D2 and Walt Disney Imagineering surprise local Orange County students Walt Disney World Imagineers and Engineering partners recently surprised local Orange County students with a visit from R2-D2! Related – Disney Imagineers share an inside look at Moana Journey of Water This visit kicked off Disney’s four-year investment in Orange
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Rare R2-D2 Meet & Greet for Disney+ Day at Hollywood Studios
A RARE Star Wars Meet & Greet is happening now in Galaxy’s Edge at Hollywood Studios. R2-D2 is out and greeting guests once again for Disney+Day. Related – Disney+ Day 2022 Celebrations at Hollywood Studios Guests can pose for photos with R2-D2 at the garage area in Galaxy’s Edge. R2-D2
Exclusive Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary R2-D2 LEGO Set
Just in time for “May the Fourth” comes a new R2-D2 LEGO Set celebrating the Lucasfilm 50th Anniversary! This incredible figure-building set will be available May 1st exclusively at LEGO! This build consists of an impressive 2,314 pieces! This amazing display stands at 12.5 inches high, 7.5 inches wide, and
Holiday Themed Star Wars Inflatables Now Available at Wal-Mart
Disney and Wal-Mart have partnered this holiday season to bring an all-new line of Christmas themed inflatables featuring Star Wars characters! The collection includes a Reindeer AT-AT, Yoda, Darth Vader, R2-D2 and BB-8, and The Child, aka Baby Yoda! Check out the fill collection below: The Child w/Candy Cane ($28.88 USD)
South California Farmer Becomes Roboticist for Disney and Star Wars
South California Farmer Becomes Roboticist for Disney and Star Wars. South California resident and farmer, Michael McMasters has always loved learning about robots and from a young age he honed his skills and has now created a career that allowed him to help create a galaxy far, far away… Michael
New Droid Depot Mobile App
Yesterday was the iconic May the Fourth (a great Star Wars holiday celebrated by many,) BUT today is the Return of the Fifth, so the Star Wars celebrations do not need to end! Why not continue your celebrations with this new droid depot mobile app! On this app, it brings
Mark Hamill Surprises Star Wars Fan Who Received R2-D2 Inspired Bionic Arm
Mark Hamill Surprises Star Wars Fan Who Received R2-D2 Inspired Bionic Arm. Bella Tadlock is an 11 year-old girl from Tallahassee, Florida who recently completed a successful campaign online to receive a bionic arm, called a “Hero Arm,” from Open Bionics. The fundraiser was a success and Bella received the
These Star Wars Themed Fire Pits are the Perfect Addition to Your Backyard
These Star Wars Themed Fire Pits are the Perfect Addition to Your Backyard. Metal Artist, Michael Finney has a blooming Instagram (@finney_metalart) that features a ton of amazing metalwork creations, with a special highlight on Star Wars themed sculptures and fire pits. We were immediately drawn to Michael’s talent and
William Sonoma Has an R2-D2 Popcorn Maker
William Sonoma has a great Star Wars kitchen collection and they’ve now added an R2-D2 popcorn maker! Snack and movie time will have new meaning with this popcorn maker in the shape of our favorite Star Wars droid. He is super easy to use too! Just plug him in, add
Star Wars Day at Sea Returns to Disney Cruise Line in 2021
The force is strong with Disney Cruise Line! Star Wars Day at Sea is returning to the high seas in 2021. With more than a dozen of the galaxy’s most formidable and heroic characters onboard, guests can meet with the best of the Resistance including Chewbacca, C-3PO and R2-D2; come
R2-D2 is now rolling around Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Next time you are visiting Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland you might see a familiar face rolling around Batuu, R2-D2! A resourceful astromech droid, R2-D2 has shown great bravery in rescuing his masters and their friends from many perils. A skilled starship mechanic and fighter pilot’s assistant, he formed
New R2-D2 Cake Available at Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs
In honor of the release of Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker to theaters tomorrow, Friday, Dec. 20th, Walt Disney World has cooked up a little something special. You can now find R2-D2 cakes at Amorette’s Patisserie in Disney Springs, just like the one pictured above! Just like the other cake offerings,
New R2-D2 Popcorn bucket/sipper now available at AMC Theaters in Disney Springs
This all-new R2-D2 popcorn bucket and sipper is on sale now at AMC Theaters in Disney Springs just in time for Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker! This R2-D2 Popcorn Bucket & Drink sipper costs $49.99 plus tax. Thankfully with that hefty price tag, he comes with a Large Popcorn &
‘Emperor Palpatine’ and ‘Anakin Skywalker’ From Star Wars Visit Children’s Hospital
‘Emperor Palpatine’ and ‘Anakin Skywalker’ From Star Wars Visit Children’s Hospital. Though they play villains in the Star Wars franchise, Hayden Christensen and Ian McDiarmid are far from their characters persona’s in real life and planned a special visit with some Star Wars fans for a special meet-and-greet. Actors Ian
