In this edition of the Weekly Disney Round-Up: we have a ton of updates from Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, Flower and Garden 2022 releases their guide for foodies, plus a few other fun things from Disney.
This is your Disney news round-up for the week of February 19, 2022.
Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser
World of Walt gained access to Disney’s all new Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser this past week. During the event, we were able to interview a number of Cast Members, get a look at the inside of the Cruiser, and we can now share our experience with you!
Let’s take a look:
Star Wars Lightsaber Training Pod: If your lightsaber skills are a little rusty, you can spend some time training to become a better Jedi while aboard the Halcyon starship during your stay at the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser.
Interviews with Disney Imagineers: Learn about how Disney Imagineers created the immersive environments of Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser.
Inside the Starcruiser’s Cabins (Photos): We got to enjoy a little sneak peek into where the guests will sleep and what they’ll experience when they are enjoying their two-night stay aboard the starcruiser ship, the Halcyon. Every detail is meant to ensure you forget about the world you left behind and feel fully immersed in this new environment. Let’s take a look at some of these fun Star Wars Cabin details.
Crown of Corella Dining Room: Disney uses its exemplary culinary skills to create menus full of familiar tastes but unexpected colors and textures, deepening the immersion of their galactic voyage and in the Corellia Dining Room.
What to Expect When You Arrive: The experience starts with an arrival at the terminal, where you check-in and take a shuttle to the Halcyon.
The Sublight Lounge: While staying aboard the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, adults get to have some fun as well at the Sublight Lounge.
The Starcruiser’s Boutique: The Chandrila Collection boutique inside the Halcyon cruiser offers a large assortment of apparel and accessories guests can purchase and wear during their voyage to galaxies far, far away.
Let’s Take a Tour of the Bridge: One trip each guest must take is visiting the Starcruiser’s Bridge to learn about its systems and how to operate them, including weapons and shields. With the interactivity of a stay aboard the Halcyon, these are skills that may come in handy during a journey through this adventure-filled galaxy.
Flower and Garden 2022
Disney Releases Its Foodie Guide to Flower and Garden 2022: To help you navigate through all of this year’s offerings, Disney Parks recently posted its Foodie Guide to the 2022 EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival. Let’s see what Disney Parks had to say about Flower and Garden 2022.
New Orange Bird Collection and Other Limited Release Merchandise Arrive for EPCOT’s Flower and Garden: Disney Parks has released a preview of several items that will be available for purchase at this year’s International Flower and Garden Festival. This year, Orange Bird will be getting its own collection, including the fan-favorite sipper cup. Mickey Mouse, Figment, and Spike the Bee will also get some face time on a number of branded merchandise items. Let’s take a look at some of this year’s merchandise:
Other Disney Fun
Disney Themed Wordle Has Arrived: This is the word game all Disney fans were waiting for! Now you can combine your love of Wordle and Disney with Mickeyrdle. While there have been other fun clones of the popular game including the Taylor Swift-themed Taylordle, this new Mickeyrdle is the only one for Disney fans.
Collection Corner-Retro Magic Kingdom Map Items: Step back to October 1971 in this retro map collection. The all-new collection includes a Spirit Jersey, bucket hat, and Crocs, featuring an all-over-print artwork of a 1970s map of WDW. The items are part of a continued effort to help to commemorate Walt Disney World’s 50th Anniversary.
Biggest Disney news this week: your first look at Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser or the Foodie Guide for Flower and Garden?