As Disney continues to enjoy its resurgence of the Star Wars franchise (did it ever really go away?), it seems we’re not only going to experience the galaxy far far away on the big screen, but IRL too.
The new theme park, called Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, is set across 14 acres in Disney World’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando. It’s slated to open on August 29, while a near-identical park will open at Disneyland in Anaheim, California, on May 31.
The development has reportedly cost $1 billion (that's €892,595,000), and with four months until it opens its gates to the public, new aerial shots of the park have got some people very excited.
One photo tries to encapsulate the lot:
Aerial overview of Star Wars Galaxy's Edge. pic.twitter.com/UeAiyQfMva
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While other photos focus on specific areas, such as the Rise of the Resistance area, the Black Spire Outpost, and – most importantly – the Millennium Falcon.
Aerial look at the Rise of the Resistance area of Star Wars Galaxy's Edge. Left/right arrows at 2 small cave like openings. Center arrow at what seems to be one of the last areas not yet themed. pic.twitter.com/kNYT4Zcuca
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Aerial views of what may be the namesake of Black Spire Outpost in Star Wars Galaxy's Edge. pic.twitter.com/jH3IruHFsA
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Aerial view with arrows at recent paving in Black Spire Outpost of Star Wars Galaxy's Edge. pic.twitter.com/PpLYLugaSA
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Of course you can’t because a parsec is a unit of length, although The Millennium Falcon is said to be a to-scale replica of the famous craft from the films.
As well as the attractions and rides, there’ll be – of course – a number of restaurants and cafes, including Ronto Roasters and Oga’s Cantina (presumably playing the one same song on repeat all day?)
A visit to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge doesn’t come cheap though, as the studios put up their prices in January this year. A one-day, one-park ticket will set you back around €93 on a ‘low-demand’ day, while regular and prime-time visits, on holidays and weekends for example, will cost €133 a day.
Still, with this highly-anticipated film coming soon, I’m sure fans will be flocking there!
