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2+ day, 6+ hour ago   (244+ words) Lucasfilm veteran Kathleen Kennedy has admitted she feels "a bit of relief" after stepping down from her role as the boss of Star Wars, following a long and often tumultuous run. Kennedy took Lucasfilm's helm in 2002 directly from Star Wars…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago   (568+ words) Step away from the ride entrances at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and the crowds thin out fast. That observation is driving a recent Reddit discussion about Batuu’s future. Reddit user mdnightman94 put it simply: “Yeah, it feels…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (332+ words) The award-winning definitive authority on all things visual effects in the world of film, TV, gaming, virtual reality, commercials, theme parks, and other new media. Winner of three prestigious Folio Awards for excellence in publishing. Subscriptions & Single Issues On May…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (511+ words) Are you a “Star Wars” fan going to NYCC 2026? Here is your guide to everything you’ll want to check out! New York Comic Con celebrates their 20th anniversary this year, and “Star Wars” has a lot of fun panels and events…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (443+ words) Nightmare Before Christmas bar, Encanto, Tangled, and more rumored spaces for Disney’s new Believe cruise ship, Lightning Lane Premier Pass sells out across multiple Walt Disney World parks ahead of holiday weekend, and Disney updates Monstropolis concept art to remove…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago   (236+ words) Savi's Workshop Debuts New Protection and Defense Lightsaber Theme with Upgraded Blade Effects at Disneyland socalthrills.com There’s a new reason to head to Batuu. Starting today, October 5, 2026, Savis Workshop – Hand-built Lightsabers is debuting a new series of its “Protection…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (312+ words) Anyone planning to build a lightsaber on Batuu has new options to consider, as the Savi’s Workshop locations at Disneyland Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios receive a round of upgrades that take effect immediately. Disney Parks Blog announced the changes…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago   (253+ words) Japan’s first official store where you can enjoy the world of ‘Star Wars,’ STAR WARS STORE by BENELIC, opened on Thursday, October 1, on the 6th floor of the Ikebukuro PARCO main building. A permanent store ahead of the 50th anniversary of ‘Star…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (281+ words) Credit: Disney Parks Blog On October 5, Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort confirmed an immediate update to the lightsaber-building experience in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The change affects both locations at Disneyland Park in California and Disney’s Hollywood Studios…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (306+ words) The largest Walt Disney World discussion community, since 1996. Savi's Workshop at Galaxy's Edge has added a fourth hilt theme called Protection and Defense, plus new blade effects across all builds including thermal cutting, spinning, and a wrist-triggered… Savi's Workshop at…...