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In this episode, Chris Cochrane guest-hosts for his brother Ray and devotes the whole show to one event: Disney’s D23 2026 fan convention in Anaheim. Friday night delivered Marvel’s new X-Men cast, Adam Driver as Mister Sinister, a fresh Avengers: Doomsday trailer, and a release date for Frozen 3. Saturday turned to the parks, with Villains Land, an Indiana Jones dark ride, the long-awaited Expedition Everest yeti repair, and a Monsters Inc land opening in 2027. – Want to start a podcast? It’s easy to get started! Sign up at Blubrry – Thinking of buying a Starlink? Use my link to support the show. Subscribe to the Newsletter. Email Chris if you want to get in touch! Like and Follow Geek News Central’s Facebook Page. Support my Show Sponsor: Best Godaddy Promo Codes Get 1Password Full Summary Chris Cochrane opens the show and explains why this episode breaks the usual format. Instead of six or eight unrelated stories, the entire episode covers Disney’s D23 convention, which he compares to Apple’s WWDC. For newcomers, he notes that D23 is Disney’s official fan club, named for the company’s founding year of 1923. This year’s event ran two nights at the Honda Center: Friday for movies and television, Saturday for the theme parks. Marvel Finally Casts the X-Men Friday’s headline was the X-Men. The Associated Press put the crowd near 12,000, and Marvel Studios used that stage to name its rebooted team. Christopher Abbott plays Professor Charles Xavier, Inde Navarrette plays Rogue, and Maya Boyd plays Storm. Adam Driver rounds out the group as the villain Mister Sinister. Meanwhile, Samara Weaving, Kit Connor, and Sadie Sink were already known as Emma Frost, Cyclops, and Jean Grey. Jake Schreier directs, and the film arrives May 5, 2028. Chris calls the lineup spot-on casting. He singles out Weaving as a perfect match for the comics, and he points out that Sink already appeared as Jean Grey in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Navarrette is the least established name, coming off a breakout role in an indie horror film. Boyd, meanwhile, was the name he knew least, with what he believes is a Broadway background. Above all, Chris hopes Marvel does the team justice, and he recommends the animated revival X-Men ’97 on Disney+ as the best place to start. Frozen 3 Gets a Date and a Chaotic Reveal Frozen 3 lands November 24, 2027. That is the Wednesday of Thanksgiving week, the same slot the first two films used. The story centers on Anna and Kristoff’s wedding, which a new villain, an evil Ice Queen, disrupts. Jennifer Lee returns to direct with Trent Correy, and the full voice cast is back. However, the reveal itself fell apart. Kristen Bell and Idina Menzel performed a darker arrangement of “Frozen Heart.” Meanwhile, the audio failed, the video failed, and a set of doors never opened. Menzel asked the crowd whether they should try it again, and Bell simply narrated everything that was supposed to happen. Afterward, Josh Gad sang “Oooh, Samantha,” a new love song for Olaf. Chris is here for it, since Olaf is one of the franchise’s best comic characters. Pixar, Disney Animation, and the Rest of Friday Night Pixar chief Pete Docter laid out a packed slate. Incredibles 3 hits summer 2028 and follows Violet and Dash sneaking out at night to fight crime. Chris hopes that finally shows a grown-up Jack-Jack. Coco 2 follows in November 2029 with Benjamin Bratt returning as Ernesto de la Cruz. That has fans puzzling over how a villain already in the Land of the Dead comes back. Additionally, Pixar showed an original called Ghost Market and a Venice-set cat film called Gatto. On the Disney Animation side, Zootopia 3 is confirmed. The live-action Tangled arrives March 31, 2028 with Kathryn Hahn as Mother Gothel. Chris considers that casting perfect after her turn in Agatha All Along. A live-action Lilo & Stitch sequel, a new Simpsons movie, a Bluey movie, and a Kingdom Hearts anime series round out the list. For Star Wars fans, Ahsoka returns January 20, 2027. Chris also offers a hot take: he prefers Rogue One to the entire sequel trilogy. Consequently, he welcomes original stories like Ryan Gosling’s upcoming Starfighter. Adam Driver Is Mister Sinister Driver appeared by video rather than in person. He told the crowd that he and Kevin Feige had talked for years about joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Then he announced he would play Magneto. After a long pause, he corrected himself to Nathaniel Milbury, which is Mister Sinister’s human alias. The gag landed because fans had floated Driver for Magneto for years. For anyone new to the comics, Chris explains that Mister Sinister is a geneticist obsessed with mutant DNA, a manipulator rather than a brawler. The cast met backstage only minutes earlier, so Chris is curious how their chemistry develops. Notably, Christopher Abbott previously worked with Driver on HBO’s Girls. The script comes from Beef creator Lee Sung Jin and The Bear co-showrunner Joanna Calo, two prestige-television names that have Chris excited. Why the X-Men Took Thirty Years to Reach the MCU A business story underlies the casting. In the 1990s, a financially struggling Marvel sold film rights to raise cash. Fox ended up with the X-Men and the Fantastic Four, and Sony took Spider-Man. As a result, Marvel Studios built its connected universe from 2008 onward without some of its most famous characters. The Hugh Jackman era of X-Men films belonged to Fox, with a separate continuity and no crossovers. That changed in 2019, when Disney closed its $71 billion purchase of 21st Century Fox’s film and television studio. Most coverage framed the deal as a streaming play, but it also brought the X-Men home. Chris sums it up neatly: Disney signed the paperwork in 2019, cast the film in 2026, and audiences see it in 2028. Ryan Gosling’s Starfighter, Ghost Rider, and VisionQuest Lucasfilm dated Star Wars: Starfighter for May 28, 2027. Gosling plays Kade Auberon, a pilot from the wrong side of the galaxy tied to the fastest starfighter ever built. Before he walked out, Disney played clips of him as a kid on The Mickey Mouse Club. Gosling said the company changed his life then and is changing it again now. He is also playing Ghost Rider in the Marvel universe. That thrills Chris, since Nicolas Cage last carried the character on the big screen. Meanwhile, the Disney+ series VisionQuest arrives October 14. Paul Bettany returns as Vision and James Spader as Ultron, and the trailer drops the two androids into oddly mundane human situations. Bettany joked that Vision has “rather inconveniently died several times.” Chris agrees the character has been through the wringer since WandaVision. The Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Avengers: Doomsday opens December 18, with Joe and Anthony Russo directing. Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, and Hayley Atwell introduced the new footage. It offers the clearest look yet at Downey as Doctor Doom, who fights off Thor and takes his hammer. Evans appears as Captain America holding a baby, and Ian McKellen shows up as a haggard, long-haired Magneto. One quieter shot has Doom staring at a portrait of a lost wife and child. That frames him as a grieving avenger rather than a world-ender. He also commands an army of comic-accurate Sentinels. The cast pulls from the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, and the legacy Fox X-Men, including Patrick Stewart. Hugh Jackman also appeared on screen to say he is willing to return as Wolverine, though that was not a confirmation. Chris, a self-described Marvel nerd, closes with a theory. He suspects the MCU’s Tony Stark was actually Victor von Doom, adopted by the Starks, which would explain the Downey casting. He also predicts the Fox-era X-Men die off in this film and that Thor may be the major casualty. If it happens, he wants credit for calling it. Sponsor: GoDaddy Economy hosting $6.99/month, WordPress hosting $12.99/month, domains $11.99. Website builder trial available. Use codes at geeknewscentral.com/godaddy to support the show. Disney Parks Around the World Saturday’s Disney Experiences showcase covered parks, resorts, and cruise ships, with Neil Patrick Harris hosting. Hong Kong Disneyland gets an Avengers pavilion that reshapes its Stark Expo skyline. Shanghai Disneyland is building the first land devoted entirely to Spider-Man, complete with a new coaster. Since Spider-Man is his favorite hero, Chris hopes to visit once it opens. Closer to home, Avengers Campus at Disney California Adventure is doubling in size with two rides opening in 2028. Avengers: Infinity Defense brings back Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Chris Hemsworth, and Downey, while Stark Flight Lab adds Brie Larson. A Coco boat ride into the Land of the Dead is also coming, with no height requirement. Chris admits he prefers California Adventure to Disneyland because the rides are better. Overseas, Disneyland Paris will retire its Star Wars Hyperspace Mountain overlay at the end of 2027 and restore the original Jules Verne theme. Paris also gets the first ride ever based on The Lion King. Tokyo Disneyland adds Sugar Rush: Sweet Rescue, the first Wreck-It Ralph ride, plus a Space Mountain launch sequence designed with YouTuber Mark Rober. Finally, Disney Cruise Line announced three more ships, including the Disney Believe in 2027 and an entirely new class in 2029. Back in Anaheim, Tomorrowland is getting reimagined, which Chris welcomes because the land badly needs an update. The Magic Happens parade and the Remember Dreams Come True fireworks are both returning. For the tech crowd, Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run now has a Fortnite crossover, where in-game missions unlock content on the real ride. Every New Walt Disney World Ride and Land Chris ranks the Florida parks Hollywood Studios first, then Epcot, Animal Kingdom, and Magic Kingdom. Magic Kingdom leads the announcements with Villains Land, now the official name. It features a Maleficent coaster through an enchanted briar and a boat ride through the Evil Queen’s catacombs. Reporting puts its scale near Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, and Glenn Close appeared in character as Cruella to announce it. Piston Peak, the Cars area replacing Tom Sawyer Island, adds two more rides, though their exact names remain unsettled. Additionally, the Carousel of Progress gets new scenes and a recast. Jamie Lee Curtis and Bryan Cranston will voice Mom and Dad starting late spring 2027. Chris, invoking Heisenberg, calls Cranston the GOAT. At Animal Kingdom, the Indiana Jones ride now has a name: Indiana Jones and the Myth of the Jade Serpent. It tells an original 1950 story inside a Maya temple, and Harrison Ford personally served as the physical model for the animatronic. Nearby, the Tropical Americas land brings Antonio’s Fiesta de Encanto, with more than fifty animal animatronics and no height requirement. Then comes the fix park regulars have wanted for years. The Expedition Everest yeti broke soon after the ride opened. Rather than fix it, Disney lit it with a strobe for over a decade, earning the nickname disco yeti. Now it is being repaired and returned to full motion. Chris rates Everest among his top five rides anywhere, and he suggests riding it before the fix so you can compare. Over at Epcot, Spaceship Earth gets its first major story rewrite in nearly twenty years, shifting from communication history to human connection. Dreamfinder also returns to Journey Into Imagination, and Disney Experiences chairman Thomas Mazloum introduced that news with two words: “we heard you.” Mazloum added that Disney has more projects underway than at any point in its history. After this rundown, Chris believes him. Monsters Inc Land Opens in 2027 Monstropolis begins opening at Hollywood Studios in early 2027, but in stages. The headline door coaster will not be ready on day one. It is the first suspended coaster in any Disney park. It also uses Disney’s first vertical lift, hauling riders about forty feet straight up before launching them into the door vault. Instead, the land opens with the Glob Theater’s “Welcome to Monstropolis” show and Harryhausen’s, a working sushi restaurant lifted from the first film. The stage show features an original song by Randy Newman, his first ever written for a theme park attraction. Chris also notes that the restaurant name honors stop-motion legend Ray Harryhausen. Wrapping up, Chris names the X-Men casting and the Doomsday trailer as his favorite moments of the weekend. He hopes to cover more movie news on future shows, and he plugs Dune: Part Three, which also opens December 18. Chris signs off with the usual mentions: GNC Insider at geeknewscentral.com/insider, email at geeknews@gmail.com, the newsletter, and modern podcast apps at podcastapps.com. He also thanks GoDaddy for over twenty years of support. The post Huge Announcements From D23!! #1873 appeared first on Geek News Central.

Luke and Leia face significant fears as the fifth and final issue of Marvel's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge -- Echoes of the Empire comes to a conclusion. In Dark Horse Comics' Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders #4 (of 6), the mystery behind the sonic death deepens.Comics Discussed This Week:The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders #4 (of 5)Galaxy's Edge -- Echoes of the Empire #5 (of 5)Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week:
Star Wars: Shadow of Maul #3 (of 5)
News:Per Near Mint Condition, Marvel is bringing TPB compact editions of Star Wars: Skywalker Strikes and Star Wars: Darth Vader -- Shadows & Secrets compact edition TPBs to market in January. Both books are 296 pages, retail for $9.99 and collect the 2015 series' first 12 issues.Over at the Star Wars Comics subreddit, there's a look at Taschen's new Star Wars Comics Library 1977-79. It's gorgeous. Expensive, but gorgeous.Look -- and listen -- for reviews of Star Wars: A New Hope (The Manga) Vol. 2 from Dark Horse Comics and The Mandalorian & Grogu -- Danger in the Dark #1 from Mad Cave Studios and Papercutz in next week's episode.Dark Horse scrubbed its listing for Star Wars: Hyperspace Stories -- Mace from its website. The completed book's fate is unknown, for now.Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels, omnibuses and manga:Sept. 8 _ Star Wars: Poe Dameron Omnibus (Collects 1-31, Annuals 1, 2)Sept. 9 _ The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders #5 (of 6), Book of Boba Fett #1 (of 7)Sept. 16 _ The Fall of Kylo Ren #2 (of 5)Sept. 22 _ Star Wars: Galactic Tales of Terror Library Edition (Collects Tales from the Rancor Pit, Tales from the Death Star and Tales from the Nightlands 1-3)Sept. 23 _ The Book of Boba Fett #2 (of 7)Sept. 29 _ Star Wars: Thrawn (The Manga) Vol. 1Oct. 3 _ Star Wars Comics Library Vol. 1 1977-1979 (Collects Star Wars Vol. 1 1-23)Oct. 6  _ Smugglers & Scoundrels: The Race for Jabba's Bounty Original Graphic NovelOct. 13 _ Boba Fett — Black, White & Red Treasury Edition (Collects 1-4)Oct. 14 _ Rogue One: Chirrut & Baze #1, Book of Boba Fett #3 (of 7)Oct. 20 _ The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 1 and the Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 2Oct. 21 — The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders #6 (of 6), Fall of Kylo Ren #3 (of 5)Oct. 28 _ Rogue One: Darth Vader #1, Book of Boba Fett #4 (of 7)Nov. 3 _ The Bad Batch — Rogue Agents TPB (Collects 1-4)Nov. 11 _ Book of Boba Fett #5 (of 7)Nov. 18 _ Fall of Kylo Ren #4 (of 5)Nov. 24 _ Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection: The Chosen One (Collects Darth Vader Vol. 2 1-12, Annual #2)Book of Boba Fett #6 (of 7)Dec. 1 _ Shadow of Maul TPB (Collects 1-5), Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Vol. 3 (Manga)Dec. 2 _ Fall of Kylo Ren #5 (of 5)Dec. 22 _ The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders Vol. 1 TPB (Collects 1-6); Star Wars Legends: The Menace Revealed Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Jango Fett - Open Seasons (2002) #1-4, Star Wars (1998) #7-35; material from Star Wars Tales (1999) #8, 13, #21-24; Dark Horse Extra (1998) #35-37; Dark Horse Presents Annual 2000)Jan. 19 _ Star Wars Legends The Clone Wars Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Republic 49-67, Jedi -- Mace Windu, Jedi -- Shaak-Ti, Jedi --Aayla Secura, Jedi -- Count Dooku, Darth Maul: Death Sentence 1-4 and material from Star Wars Tales 14, 19 and 22, along with Star Wars: Visionaries)Jan. 26 _ Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Vol. 1 (US Manga); Galaxy's Edge — Echoes of the Empire TPB (Collects 1-5)Feb. 2 _ Star Wars: Rogue One TPB (Collects Cassian Andor 1, Jyn Erso 1, Saw Gerrera 1, Chirrut & Baze 1, Darth Vader 1)
Feb. 9 _ The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 3 and The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 4Feb. 16 _ Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: Mutiny at Mon Cala (Collects Star Wars 44-61)
March 9 _ Tales From the Outer Rim: The Legend of Beggar's Canyon Original Graphic Novel
March 16 _ Star Wars: A New Hope The Complete Manga; Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 1 (New Printing Collects 1-44, Annual 1)
April 27 _ Star Wars Legends: Legacy Omnibus Vol. 2 (Collects Star Wars: Legacy 37-40, 42-50; Star Wars: Legacy - War 1-6; Star Wars: Legacy (2013) 1-18; material from Star Wars Tales 19 and Star Wars Visionaries)
May 11 — Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 2 (New Printing, Collects Star Wars 45-78, Annual 2); The Fall of Kylo Ren TPB (Collects 1-5)
May 18 _ Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection — Fortress Vader (Collects Darth Vader 13-25, Obi-Wan and Anakin 1-5)
June 8 _ Star Wars: The Original Marvel Years Omnibus Vol. 3 (New Printing,  Collects Star Wars 79-107, Annual 3, Return of the Jedi 1-4; material from Pizzazz 1-16; Star Wars Weekly 60, 94-99, 104-115; Empire Strikes Back Monthly 149, 151, 153-157; Star Wars Monthly 159); The Book of Boba Fett Adaptation TPB (Collects 1-7)June 15 _ Boba Fett -- Black, White & Red TPB (Collects 1-4)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.

D23 2026 was stacked — for the first time in a long while, Disney made major announcements for all six U.S. parks, plus Disney Cruise Line and a full lineup of movies. In this episode, Lisa, Debby, Sharpie and Steve give you the fast, fun rundown of everything that matters, with the context and honest takes you only get from planners who've actually been there. Here's what's coming to the Disney parks (and when): Magic Kingdom Villains Land — a new immersive land roughly the size of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, anchored by a Maleficent family coaster and a Magic Mirror dark ride through the Evil Queen's catacombs, starring Ursula, Cruella de Vil, Jafar, Scar and more. Shops, restaurants, and yes — a villains bar with smoky drinks. Ground is already broken. Piston Peak — Frontierland's national-park-themed expansion (replacing Rivers of America and Tom Sawyer Island) with a Cars-inspired E-ticket, a Mrs. Fritter spinner, and a Ranger HQ lodge with walking trails. Projected for 2027. Carousel of Progress reimagined — new decades (1960s, 1980s, the Y2K millennium, and a "possible future"), new voices from Jamie Lee Curtis and Bryan Cranston, a rumored Walt Disney opening — and hopefully the same "Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow." Debuting late spring 2027. Disney's Hollywood Studios Monstropolis — "the city frightful" opens in the former Muppets Courtyard (phased, starting 2027). The Globe Theatre welcome show with Mike & Sulley, Archie's Scared Pig Pizza, the Monsters University Alumni Club, Harryhausen's sushi restaurant, and the Door Coaster (a vault coaster that launches riders ~40 feet in about 4 seconds) coming in a later phase. Disney's Animal Kingdom Tropical Americas — Indiana Jones: Rise of the Jade Serpent (with a Harrison Ford animatronic), an Encanto Casita ride-through, a new carousel, and the largest quick-service restaurant on property. Plus — the Expedition Everest "Disco Yeti" is finally getting fixed. Epcot Spaceship Earth gets a "grand and miraculous" overhaul, and Dreamfinder returns to Journey Into Imagination. Disney Cruise Line First look at the Disney Believe (sailing late 2027), a Moana-and-South-Pacific-themed evolution of the Wish class — plus a new, smaller class of ships debuting 2029 built for underserved ports, growing the fleet to 13. Disneyland Resort Tomorrowland reimagining, Avengers Campus expansion and the new Stark Flight Lab, the return of the original World of Color, a new nighttime projection spectacular, and the Magic Happens parade coming back for summer 2027. At the movies: Coco 2, Frozen 3 (Anna & Kristoff finally marry — and Olaf falls in love), a new Ice Age, and Incredibles 3. Chapters 0:00 — Welcome & why D23 is the "Disney high holidays" 3:56 — Villains Land comes to Magic Kingdom 9:43 — Piston Peak replaces Rivers of America & Tom Sawyer Island 15:23 — Disney Cruise Line: first look at the Disney Believe + a new smaller ship class 22:56 — Tomorrowland reimagining at Disneyland 26:20 — Monstropolis opens at Hollywood Studios (Door Coaster, Harryhausen's) 33:34 — Carousel of Progress reimagined (Jamie Lee Curtis & Bryan Cranston) 37:57 — Movies & music: Coco 2, Frozen 3, Ice Age, Incredibles 3 40:07 — Animal Kingdom: Indiana Jones, Encanto & the Disco Yeti fix 47:05 — Epcot: Spaceship Earth overhaul + the return of Dreamfinder 54:37 — Disneyland Resort: Avengers Campus, World of Color & nighttime shows 63:00 — Wrap-up Plan your Disney vacation with us Mouse Chat is brought to you by Pixie Vacations, an Authorized Disney Vacation Planner with 735+ five-star reviews. Steve is Disney College of Knowledge certified, and our planning is 100% free — Disney pays us, so you pay the same either way.

Book your Disneyland vacation and save by visiting https://getawaytoday.com/castletalk   In this episode, Jessica takes you through Star Wars Galaxy's Edge, one of the biggest expansions of Disneyland Resort in recent history. She talks about the atmosphere, how the land has changed, the rides, the dining, and so much more!

Here is your Disney News for Wednesday, August 5th, 2026 - Tokyo Disneyland is set to open a new Moana-themed attraction featuring interactive elements and stunning Pacific Island visuals. - Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios is expanding Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge with a new dark ride adventure alongside beloved characters. - Epcot International Festival of the Arts in Orlando will begin on January 14th, 2027, offering a creative celebration with artists, performances, and workshops. - Disney+ is releasing an original film, "A Journey Beyond," about a young explorer's magical quest. Have a magical day and tune in again tomorrow for more updates.

Two years ago, Disney made us nearly 50 promises at D23 Expo 2024. This year, they have to keep them.So what will Disney actually reveal at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event?I'm going park by park, resort by resort, and all the way around the world with my predictions for the Horizons: Disney Experiences Showcase. Villains Land. Piston Peak. Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress. Space Mountain and Tomorrowland. Journey Into Imagination. Spaceship Earth. Monstropolis. Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Tropical Americas. Expedition Everest. Avengers Campus. Pandora at Disney California Adventure. Disney Cruise Line, Disneyland Paris, Shanghai Disneyland, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Disneyland Abu Dhabi and more.I don't think this is another year of dozens of brand new promises. I think this is the year Disney has to show us what is real, what has changed, when we might actually experience it, and what may be quietly slipping away while nobody was looking.Do we finally find out what Villains Land is really going to be called? I have a theory, and it starts with a mountain. Could Figment and Dreamfinder finally return to EPCOT, and what if the answer isn't the one we've all been asking for? Is Tomorrowland quietly undergoing a complete transformation? Does Disney's Animal Kingdom finally get a nighttime spectacular? And what is the one surprise that nobody sees coming?Some of these are possible. Some are wild cards. And some are simply fun to dream about. That is part of what makes D23 so special.

CONTACT US TODAY! PATREON: http://www.patreon.com/wttmpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@windowtothemagic YouTube: http://youtube.com/windowtothemagic Email: podcast@windowtothemagic.com Voicemail: 1-307-GET-WTTM (438-9886)  On this episode, Paul visits the newly updated STAR WARS: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland to hear the new background music loop and experience Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run with the addition of The Mandalorian and Grogu.  What do YOU think of the changes? Enjoy!!  64 mins ))HD BINAURAL((

In this episode of Star Wars Youniverse, I look back at everything I've been up to across the last three months, from building my collection in Star Wars Unlimited to progressing my account in Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes.I share my favourite SWU moments, exciting card pulls, deck-building experiences, and thoughts on the latest set, alongside an update on my journey through Galaxy of Heroes, including the squads I'm building, my current goals, and why the game has become one of my favourite Star Wars experiences again.To wrap up the episode, I take a brief look ahead to Star Wars: Visions Presents – The Ninth Jedi, discussing why it's one of my most anticipated upcoming Star Wars series and what I'm hoping to see when it premieres on Disney+ on August 5.Whether you're into Star Wars Unlimited, Galaxy of Heroes, or simply want to catch up on everything happening in the Star Wars universe, this episode has you covered.

This week on the Mouse Minutes Podcast, Whitney + Jordan return to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Disney's Hollywood Studios to experience the new missions featuring The Mandalorian & Grogu.Disney has refreshed one of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge's starring attractions. But, are these new adventures good enough to make Smugglers Run a must-hit, or should you skip it to keep exploring Batuu?Listen in as we share our updated thoughts, updated grades, and whether this Star Wars favorite makes the grade.Your ten minutes start… now!. . .Check out these other Mouse Minutes episodes:Star Tours® – The Adventures Continue | Episode 104Oga's Cantina | Episode 048. . . Watch this week's episode and catch some extra moments with Whitney + Jordan on the Mouse Minutes YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MouseMinutesPodcast. . . Mouse Minutes Podcast loves celebrating your favorite Walt Disney World memories! Follow us on Instagram and let us know you found us through Spotify or Apple Podcasts. We'll be sure to follow you back!https://www.instagram.com/mouseminutespodcast/

Hey there, and happy Monday! This is your Disney News for Monday, July 27th, 2026. Let's dive into some magical updates that will brighten your day! - Disney's Hollywood Studios is expanding "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge" with a new attraction where guests can pilot a starship. - Tokyo Disneyland's Cinderella Castle is getting a new nighttime projection show, debuting for the park's anniversary. - Disney+ will release "The Magical Melody," a heartwarming original film about music and friendship. - The Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival in Orlando is showcasing stunning topiaries and delicious cuisine through August 1st. That's all for today! Thanks for tuning in, and I hope you have a magical day. Remember to check in tomorrow for more Disney updates. See you tomorrow!

Luego de la derrota imperial en Endor, Han se une a Luke y Leia en su regreso a Batuu para devolver el huevo mágico… Discutimos esta nueva entrega que busca atar los personajes clásicos de la saga al parque tem

Join us as Steve, Sheila, and Thomas get together to talk about the Star Wars May the 4th weekend at Disneyland, California, which Thomas attended. Thomas starts by sharing his adventure and discussing the new changes to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, including new characters and a new musical background score by John Williams. He also describes the nighttime show, "Shadows of Memory," which is like a campfire retelling of the first six movies and includes a pyrotechnic display. Before heading home, Thomas also found time to check out the Bluey: Best Day After stage show. To close out the episode, Thomas shares his Disney After Dark experiences, which he highly recommends getting a ticket for. Thanks for listening to Monorail Tales! If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, leave us a review, and share the show with your Disney-loving friends. Keep the magic alive between episodes! Visit MonorailTales.com, join our Monorail Tales Facebook Group, and follow us on Instagram for the latest Disney news, show updates, and plenty of Disney fun. Have a question, comment, or an idea for a future episode? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to Sheila at sheila@monorailtales.com. Planning your next Disney vacation? Brandi & Ric with The Curated Travel Collection would love to help you plan a magical, stress-free vacation at no additional cost to you. Whether you're dreaming of Disney, Universal, a cruise, or an all-inclusive getaway, they're here to help every step of the way. Looking to add Disney Vacation Club points or purchase a DVC membership? Be sure to visit our friends at DVC Shop for expert service, outstanding prices, and a passion for helping Disney fans make the most of their membership. From all of us at Monorail Tales, thank you for being part of our Disney family. Until next time, keep the magic alive... keep making magical memories... and we'll see you on the next Monorail Tales adventure!

In this episode of Star Wars Youniverse, we break down the final box office performance of The Mandalorian & Grogu and discuss what it means for the future of Star Wars on the big screen. We also look ahead to the confirmed release windows for Star Wars: Starfighter and Ahsoka Season 2.In the second half of the episode, I take you through my Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes account. I'll explain how I got started, where my roster currently stands, the teams I'm building, my long-term goals, and why I've fallen back in love with one of Star Wars' longest-running mobile games.My ally code is 795-274-359Whether you're here for the latest Star Wars news, Galaxy of Heroes discussion, or just to catch up with the community, there's something for every fan.

Los residentes de Batuu deciden enfrentarse a Darth Vader para ayudar a Leia y los rebeldes. Discutimos los acontecimientos que cambiaron la historia no solo de Black Spire Outpost sino también de Tatooine.

We're recapping another food-filled weekend at Walt Disney World and beyond as we take you through every meal, snack, and dining experience from our latest trip. Over the course of just 48 hours, we visited seven different dining locations, ranging from Disney quick service favorites and signature dining to a brand-new off-property brunch spot that completely impressed us. We kick things off with lunch at Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge before heading to Disney Springs for dinner at House of Blues. We make a stop at Golden Oak Outpost to try the new Banana Caramel Beignets, revisit Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe, and enjoy dinner at Toledo – Tapas, Steak & Seafood atop Disney's Coronado Springs Resort. We also venture outside the Disney bubble to experience brunch at Harlow Grove in Winter Park, a beautiful new restaurant that quickly earned a spot on our list of must-visit dining destinations. As always, we're sharing exactly what we ordered, our honest thoughts on each dish, what surprised us the most, what we'd definitely order again, and whether each location is worth adding to your next Walt Disney World vacation itinerary.  Whether you're planning your next Disney vacation, looking for new restaurants to try, or simply enjoy hearing honest Disney dining reviews, this episode is packed with plenty of delicious conversation, helpful recommendations, and a few unexpected favorites that might just inspire your next meal. Grab a snack and join us as we break down one of our tastiest weekends yet!

Albert & Chris begin their breakdown and discussion of Star Wars Galaxy's Edge: Echoes of the Empire in this week's Patreon Preview! As Rey searches for a powerful artifact from the High Republic era, her journey takes her to Black Spire Outpost where Vader once visited in search of the same thing! Hosts @albertmpadilla (ALL) @the.chris.atx (IG), @thechrisatx (TikTok) Pre-roll music by nojah1999 - eat your heart out, Pete Townsend. Support the Cantina Cast Cantina Cast Patreon page TeePublic Store Feedback and Promotion Website: https://www.cantinacast.com Subscribe on YouTube: Cantina Cast Email: hellothere@cantinacast.com Follow us on BlueSky: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Threads: @TheCantinaCast Follow us on Twitter @TheCantinaCast Like us on Facebook: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Instagram: The Cantina Cast Follow us on Tumblr: Cantina Cast Pandora Link: Pandora

Leia, Luke, Chewbacca, C-3PO and R2-D2 find some unexpected support in Black Spire Outpost as Darth Vader unleashes his fury in Marvel's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge -- Echoes of the Empire #3 (of 5). It sets the stage for stories to come.Comics Discussed This Week:Galaxy's Edge -- Echoes of the Empire #3 (of 5)Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week:
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News:Per the latest info from Mad Cave and Papercutz, Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu #1 one-shot is back to its July 22 release date.Solicit details for Dark Horse Comics' Star Wars: The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders #6 (of 6) that's due out Oct. 21.Marvel's Star Wars comics for September feature The Book fo Boba Fett 1 and 2, The Fall o Kylo Ren #2 (of 5) and the Rogue One -- Darth Vader one-shot.Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels, omnibuses and manga:July 1 _ Rogue One: Saw Gerrera #1July 8 _ The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders #3 (of 6), Shadow of Maul #5 (of 5)July 14 _ The High Republic Adventures -- The Complete Phase III Part 2 (Collects The High Republic Adventures (Phase III) 11-20, Echoes of Fear 1-4, Dispatches From the Occlusion Zone 1-4 and the one-shots 2025 Annual, The Wedding Spectacular and The Battle of Eriadu); Star Wars: Visions: TsukumoJuly 15 _ Galaxy's Edge -- Echoes of the Empire #4 (of 5), Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch -- Rogue Agents #4 (of 4)
July 21 _ Star Wars Legends: The Newspaper Strips Omnibus (Collects Classic Star Wars: The Early Adventures (1994) #1-9, Classic Star Wars: Han Solo at Stars' End (1997) #1-3, Classic Star Wars (1992) #1-20, Classic Star Wars: A New Hope (1994) #1-2, Classic Star Wars: The Vandelhelm Mission (1995) #1, Star Wars newspaper strips "The Constancia Affair," "The Kashyyyk Depths" and "Planet of Kadril”); Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: The Screaming Citadel (Collects Star Wars (2015) #31-43, Star Wars Annual (2015) #3, Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel (2017) #1, Star Wars: Doctor Aphra (2016) #7-8)

July 22 _ The Mandalorian and Grogu: Danger in the Dark One-ShotJuly 29 _ The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders #4 (of 6)Aug. 5 _ Rogue One: Chirrut & Baze #1Aug. 12 _ The Fall of Kylo Ren #1 (of 5)Aug. 18 _ The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope -- The Manga Vol. 2, Star Wars -- Dark Droids Omnibus (Collects Dark Droids 1-5, D-Squad 1-4, Star Wars (Vol. 3) 37-50, Darth Vader (Vol. 3) 37-50, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) 35-40, Revelations #1 and Free Comic Book Day 2024 #1)Aug. 19 _ Galaxy's Edge — Echoes of the Empire #5 (of 5)Sept. 2 _ Rogue One -- Darth Vader #1 One-ShotSept. 8 _ Star Wars: Poe Dameron Omnibus (Collects 1-31, Annuals 1, 2)Sept. 9 _ The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders #5 (of 6), Book of Boba Fett #1 (of 7)Sept. 16 _ The Fall of Kylo Ren #2 (of 5)

Sept. 22 _ Star Wars: Galactic Tales of Terror Library Edition (Collects Tales from the Rancor Pit, Tales from the Death Star and Tales from the Nightlands 1-3)The Book of Boba Fett #2 (of 7)Sept. 29 _ Star Wars: Thrawn (The Manga)
Oct. 3 _ Star Wars Comics Library Vol. 1 1977-1979 (Collects Star Wars Vol. 1 1-23)Oct. 6 _ Smugglers & Scoundrels: The Race for Jabba's Bounty Original Graphic Novel; Hyperspace Stories -- Mace Windu OGN
Oct. 13 _ Boba Fett — Black, White & Red Treasury Edition (Collects 1-4)Oct. 20 _ Hyperspace Stories -- Mace Windu OGN; The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 1 and the Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 2Oct. 21 _ The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders #6 (of 6)Nov. 3 _ The Bad Batch — Rogue Agents TPB (Collects 1-4)Nov. 24 _ Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection: The Chosen One (Collects Darth Vader Vol. 2 1-12, Annual #2)
Dec. 1 _ Shadow of Maul TPB (Collects 1-5)Dec. 22 _ The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders TPB (Collects 1-6); Star Wars Legends: The Menace Revealed Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Jango Fett - Open Seasons (2002) #1-4, Star Wars (1998) #7-35; material from Star Wars Tales (1999) #8, 13, #21-24; Dark Horse Extra (1998) #35-37; Dark Horse Presents Annual 2000)Jan. 19 _ Star Wars Legends The Clone Wars Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Republic 49-67, Jedi -- Mace Windu, Jedi -- Shaak-Ti, Jedi --Aayla Secura, Jedi -- Count Dooku, Darth Maul: Death Sentence 1-4 and material from Star Wars Tales 14, 19 and 22, along with Star Wars: Visionaries)Feb. 9 _ The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 3 and The Mandalorian: Season One (The Manga) Vol. 4March 9 _ Tales From the Outer Rim: The Legend of Beggar's Canyon Original Graphic Novel----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.

Star Wars Galaxy's Edge is going through some, uh, changes. It's not aging—it's de-aging. Part of the land is going back in time, while part of the land is staying the same. This is normal stuff for a massive, multi-million-dollar IP-based theme park land entering its seventh year on planet Earth. It's nothing to worry about.Todd Martens (LA Times) is here to answer any of the tough questions we have about the process!"Electric Mice Orchestra" episode is up at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon.com/PodcastTheRide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FOLLOW PODCAST: THE RIDE:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/PodcastTheRide⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/podcasttheride⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BUY PODCAST: THE RIDE MERCH:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.teepublic.com/stores/podcast-the-ride⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PODCAST THE RIDE IS A FOREVER DOG PODCAST⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/podcast-the-ride⁠ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

La evolución de la historia del Black Spire Outpost continua con los ciudadanos de Batuu considerando cuidadosamente las palabras de la Princesa Leia sobre la amenaza imperial. Pero, esta alianza será suficiente para combatir contra Darth Vader?

Welcome back! On this week's episode, we talk about the NBA Playoffs and who we want to see win now that our (Dennis and Harold's) beloved Lakers have been eliminated. And then afterwards, we talk the state of the Star Wars universe, as we delve in to what we would like to see coming from the creatives in charge, and if we think they need to cater to newer or older fans. What do you guys think? Where do you want to see the Star Wars Galaxy move to?  This episode was recorded before we knew who was going to be in the Finals, and also before we watched The Mandalorian and Grogu, which should have a review forthcoming. 

Summer is here and several new attractions have premiered at Walt Disney World and at Disneyland. We focus on a new mission for Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run, one that is led by Din Dijarin, the Mandalorian, along with Grogu. We look at how this compares with the previous version of the attraction, and whether first time as well as repeat guests will enjoy this experience. And we preface all of that with the new film, Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, which premiered on the same day that the new version of the attraction premiered in both parks. We experienced both in the same day, and can offer you insights as to why you might want to experience both of them. So join us as we head to the cinema and to Star Wars Galaxy's Edge for Mandalorian and Grogu, Movie and Ride, What Works and Doesn't. Be sure to check out my latest endeavor, Disneyland Insights: Inspiration, Ideas & Magic for You and Your Organization. __________________________________________________ Disney Insights YouTube Page--Check it out and subscribe. DisneyInsights.com--So many resources at our home site. Be sure to subscribe to receive notice of upcoming podcasts. My newest book, A Century of Powerful Disney Insights, Volume I 1923-1973, The Walt & Roy Disney Years is available!  Also, check out my two of my other books, The Wonderful World of Customer Service at Disney and Disney, Leadership and You.  Also, for those examining other business benchmarks beyond Disney, check out Lead with Your Customer: Transform Culture and Brand Into World-Class Excellence. _______________________________________________________ Check out Zanolla Travel to book your next vacation!  David & Leah Zanolla ZanollaTravel.com Owner/Agents (309) 863-5469 _________________________________________________________ Performance Journeys This podcast and post is provided by J. Jeff Kober and Performance Journeys, which celebrates more than 20 years as a training and development group bringing best in business ideas through books, keynotes, workshops, seminars and online tools to help you take your organization to the next level. Want a Keynote Speaker? More than just nice stories, I offer proven insight and solutions having worked in the trench. Need Consulting? I've worked for decades across the public, private and non-profit arena.  Need Support? We offer so many classroom, online, and other resources to help you improve your customer service delivery, leadership excellence, and employee engagement. Contact us today, and let us help you on your Performance Journey!  

With the introduction of Original Trilogy characters to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland, it brings up the question as to whether Disney recognizes that the land has grown stale over the past seven years.  Rick and Maz discuss whether that is the case in this week's episode of the podcast.

Richard and Sarah recap an epic Disney Day on May 22 spent almost entirely in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge! Along with friends Bryn, Julie, James, and Dave, they experienced the new Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run adventures featuring Coruscant, Endor, and Bespin. Also in this episode: New PhotoPass Magic Shots when Darth Vader crashed the photo shoot Talking with Luke Skywalker about artifacts around Batuu Meeting an adorable, flirty Han and Leia duo Watching the BDX droids in the Landspeeder garage Docking Bay 7 food talk Who was the Rebel Spy?? Thoughts on Shadows of Memory: Grogu Edition An unboxing segment - Leia's Bouschh helmet Summer Movie Trivia you can play along with!   Join us every Monday at 6pm PT on YouTube and Facebook for Things We Want To Share - a weekly livestream filled with stories, trivia, and fun.  

Richard and Sarah recap an epic Disney Day on May 22 spent almost entirely in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge! Along with friends Bryn, Julie, James, and Dave, they experienced the new Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run adventures featuring Coruscant, Endor, and Bespin. Also in this episode: New PhotoPass Magic Shots when Darth Vader crashed the photo shoot Talking with Luke Skywalker about artifacts around Batuu Meeting an adorable, flirty Han and Leia duo Watching the BDX droids in the Landspeeder garage Docking Bay 7 food talk Who was the Rebel Spy?? Thoughts on Shadows of Memory: Grogu Edition An unboxing segment - Leia's Bouschh helmet Summer Movie Trivia you can play along with!   Join us every Monday at 6pm PT on YouTube and Facebook for Things We Want To Share - a weekly livestream filled with stories, trivia, and fun.  

Who's the Bossk? - Episode 249: The Mandalorian and Grogu with Cole Geryak, Asa Kalama, and Michael SernaDate: May 26, 2026 (recorded May 25)ListenTopicsIn the penultimate episode of "Who's the Bossk?" returning guest Cole Geryak joins host Mike Celestino for a discussion of Lucasfilm's new movie Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu. Plus Walt Disney Imagineer Asa Kalama and Michael Serna from Disney Live Entertainment stop by to discuss the new changes at Disneyland's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, we cover this week's Star Wars headlines, and more.

On a very special episode of This is the Waycast, Gio is joined by original Waycast hosts Elizabeth and Zach to discuss The Mandalorian and Grogu. They discuss their scores, initial thoughts, the artistry of Lucasfilm, Grogu's future, The Mandalorian's future, Carl Weathers/Greef Karga, Colonel Ward, Rotta the Hutt, Star Wars planets, Embo, the balancing act of holding back, Zeb, did Ahsoka Season 2 affect this film?, Jon Favreau, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge synergy, Star Wars: Starfighter, what should The Mandalorian and Grogu be compared to?, Ludwig Göransson, remnants of the Rangers of the New Republic, Dave Filoni's Heir to the Empire, Dave Filoni's leadership of Lucasfilm, and so much more.Follow the hosts and let us know what you thought of today's episode!Giovanni Delgadillo: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@GioDelNope⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Elizabeth Pfeiffer: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@elizabethpfeifZach Perilstein: @TripleZ_87Check out Boardwalk Times, the Destination for True Disney Parks Fans Plus Everything Else.Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://boardwalktimes.net/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://twitter.com/boardwalktimes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/boardwalktimes⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Credits:Music: "Future Gladiator" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Learn all about The Mandalorian & Grogu from the creatives that worked on the film! Thanks to Fangirls Going Rogue, Sarah and Richard had the opportunity to visit the Adelphi Base set and Mandoverse prop-house, speak with creatives including Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni, AND attend the World Premiere. We bring it all to you with special guest Tricia Barr (Fangirls Going Rogue). Hear fun behind-the-scenes stories about Grogu, Sigourney Weaver, runaway mouse droids, giant jungle sets, and how the filmmakers are continuing George Lucas' vision of a lived-in Star Wars galaxy. Composer Ludwig Göransson, production designers Doug Chiang and Andrew L. Jones, prop master Josh Roth, and visual effects supervisor John Knoll discuss bringing The Mandalorian from Disney+ to the big screen. Plus, Imagineer Asa Kalama talks about the role of Star Wars music inside Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. And finally, we share footage and reactions from the World Premiere, along with our non-spoiler review of The Mandalorian & Grogu! Jon Favreau & Dave Filoni INTERVIEW: Behind the Scenes of The Mandalorian & Grogu | Star Wars https://youtu.be/IRO4Q26whFY PODCAST SPONSORS Small World Vacations is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at www.smallworldvacations.com. Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you.

Learn all about The Mandalorian & Grogu from the creatives that worked on the film! Thanks to Fangirls Going Rogue, Sarah and Richard had the opportunity to visit the Adelphi Base set and Mandoverse prop-house, speak with creatives including Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni, AND attend the World Premiere. We bring it all to you with special guest Tricia Barr (Fangirls Going Rogue). Hear fun behind-the-scenes stories about Grogu, Sigourney Weaver, runaway mouse droids, giant jungle sets, and how the filmmakers are continuing George Lucas' vision of a lived-in Star Wars galaxy. Composer Ludwig Göransson, production designers Doug Chiang and Andrew L. Jones, prop master Josh Roth, and visual effects supervisor John Knoll discuss bringing The Mandalorian from Disney+ to the big screen. Plus, Imagineer Asa Kalama talks about the role of Star Wars music inside Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. And finally, we share footage and reactions from the World Premiere, along with our non-spoiler review of The Mandalorian & Grogu! Jon Favreau & Dave Filoni INTERVIEW: Behind the Scenes of The Mandalorian & Grogu | Star Wars https://youtu.be/IRO4Q26whFY PODCAST SPONSORS Small World Vacations is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at www.smallworldvacations.com. Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you.

From a simple idea to a huge milestone: Welcome to Episode 600 of The Disney Nerds Podcast!   In this landmark episode, Jimmy Lisa and Ed are taking a look back at where it all began. We dive deep into the origin story of the podcast sharing the spark that brought us together, the early days of setting up the mics, and the pure passion for the mouse that started this incredible journey. But a lot can happen while you're making 600 episodes. To celebrate, we are looking at how our favorite vacation destination has transformed alongside us. We look back at everything that has been brought to Walt Disney World over the last 13 years. From the bioluminescent wonders of Pandora: The World of Avatar and the immersive depths of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, to game-changing additions like the Disney Skyliner, Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind, and TRON Lightcycle / Run, we track the massive evolution of the parks since we first hit "record."   Most importantly, this episode is a love letter to the community that built us. Six hundred shows wouldn't be possible without the incredible village behind the mics. We want to extend our deepest, most heartfelt thanks to all of our past guests who shared their expertise, our phenomenal co-hosts who bring the magic to every single recording, and most of all; YOU, our listeners. Whether you've been with us since Episode 1 or you're just tuning in for the first time today, your support, messages, and shared love for Disney are the reason we keep doing this. Grab your headphones, pull up a chair, and join us as we celebrate 600 episodes of talking Disney, sharing laughs, and making memories. Here's to the next 600!

This week, David and Marina have a casual chat about their trip to Disneyland. The two discuss Star Wars Galaxy's Edge, the Rise of the Resitance, food, the making of Disneyland, and more. This episode is supported by Chaos • Programa • Future London Academy SUBSCRIBE  • Apple Podcasts  • YouTube  • Spotify CONNECT  • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Office  • Instagram • Facebook  • Call or text questions to 213-222-6950 SUPPORT Leave a review  EPISODE CATEGORIES  •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.  •  Project Companion: Informative talks for clients.    •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.  •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life. •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings. The views, opinions, or beliefs expressed by Sponsee or Sponsee's guests on the Sponsored Podcast Episodes do not reflect the views, opinions, or beliefs of Sponsor.

Hey there! Wishing you a wonderful Wednesday! This is your Disney News for Wednesday, May 20th, 2026. Let's dive into the latest happenings in the magical world of Disney. - The much-awaited "Avengers Campus" will open at Disneyland Resort on June 4th, featuring thrilling encounters with superheroes like Spider-Man and Doctor Strange. - Epcot at Walt Disney World is set to unveil a Moana-inspired attraction called "Journey of Water," offering an interactive experience with magical water in a tropical setting. - Disney Cruise Line announces "Disney Wish," a new ship launching in July 2026, complete with themed dining, stage shows, and the AquaMouse water ride. - "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge – Adventure Awaits" documentary debuts on Disney+, giving a behind-the-scenes look at creating the immersive Star Wars parks. Have a magical day and tune in again tomorrow for more updates.

Welcome back to Hangin' at the Hangar Bar! This week, Scott and Candace sit down with former Disney cast member, speaker, author, and self-worth advocate Randy Haveson for one of the most heartfelt conversations we've ever had on the show. Randy shares his incredible journey from recovery and self-discovery to becoming a Disney cast member at Walt Disney World, including roles driving DVC vans, piloting the monorail, and eventually serving as a greeter at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. Along the way, he reflects on the emotional power of Disney magic, the importance of play, and why every guest — and every person — has a story worth hearing. You'll hear unforgettable stories including:The time Randy accidentally annoyed George Lucas with a Star Trek jokeEmotional moments with guests celebrating life, healing, and family memories at the Grand FloridianWhat it was like piloting the Walt Disney World monorailsWhy Disney magic never became “just a job”Hidden details and deep lore inside Star Wars: Galaxy's EdgeThe philosophy behind great guest service and authentic human connectionRandy's mission to help people discover self-worth and reconnect with joyWe also dive into Randy's upcoming projects, including his work around self-esteem, hospitality, and creating magical guest experiences both inside and outside the Disney bubble.You can learn more about Randy and his work here:Worth at WorkRandy Haveson Official WebsiteInstagram: @RandyHaveson on InstagramYouTube: @RandyHaveson on YouTubeIf you enjoyed this episode, be sure to follow, rate, and share the show with your favorite Disney adults.As always… there's a great big beautiful tomorrow. ✨

On this week's Crewcast: past becomes present in Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era, a demo for Grip XR zooms its way onto Steam, Polly's Puzzle Box shines with shades of Animal Well, and Jeremy shares some insights from our upcoming Star Wars Galaxies documentary! Shoutout to hyrca for their Stardom x Samson branding: https://bsky.app/profile/hyrca.bsky.social/post/3mlnzkqcgok2y Polly's Puzzle Box: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3996490/Pollys_Puzzle_Box/ Grip XR: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4475750/GRIP_XR/ Samson: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3634520/Samson/ Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3105440/Heroes_of_Might_and_Magic_Olden_Era/ Amberspire: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3350750/Amberspire/ Romeo is a Dead Man: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3050900/ROMEO_IS_A_DEAD_MAN/ Final Fantasy VII Rebirth: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2909400/FINAL_FANTASY_VII_REBIRTH/ Shenmue III Enhanced: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2909400/FINAL_FANTASY_VII_REBIRTH/ iTunes Page: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/noclip/id1385062988 RSS Feed: http://noclippodcast.libsyn.com/rss Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5XYk92ubrXpvPVk1lin4VB?si=JRAcPnlvQ0-YJWU9XiW9pg Watch our docs: https://youtube.com/noclipvideo Crewcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/noclippodcast Follow our games coverage escapades: https://www.youtube.com/@Noclip2 Learn About Noclip: https://www.noclip.video Become a Patron and get early access to new episodes: https://www.patreon.com/noclip Chapters: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:08:00 - Thanking our Patreon supporters! 0:09:25 - Danny & Frank's Filming Trip 0:16:24 - Star Wars: Galaxies / History of MMOs Doc(s) 0:29:58 - Polly's Puzzle Box 0:39:30 - Grip XR 0:46:55 - Regional Foods 0:50:04 - Samson x Stardom Branding 0:53:44 - Heroes of Might & Magic: Olden Era 1:09:52 - Amberspire 1:13:27 - Romeo is a Dead Man 1:18:30 - Shenmue III Enhanced 1:24:45 - Q: Have you played Kentucky Route Zero? 1:28:18 - Q: Which game dev role would you intern as? 1:36:12 - Noclip Updates

This time, we are back to talk about the Original Trilogy hitting Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland Park and another Free Comic Book Day crawl!

Here is your Daily Disney News for Friday, May 15th, 2026 - Disneyland introduces a new interactive attraction in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, offering fans a chance to pilot spacecraft and engage with storylines. - Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom announces the "Dream Lights Parade," a nighttime parade featuring LED-lit floats and classic characters. - Tokyo Disneyland celebrates the 5th anniversary of its Beauty and the Beast-themed area with special events, a Belle-inspired menu, and a stage show. - Disney+ debuts "Behind the Magic: Inside Disney's Parks," a documentary series exploring the creation and daily operations of Disney attractions. Have a magical day and tune in again tomorrow for more updates.

In this episode of Dudes Dish Disney, the guys head to a galaxy far, far away to break down all the latest updates and changes coming to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland Park—and debate how (or if) those ideas could make the jump across the country to Disney's Hollywood Studios.Expect hot takes, big ideas, and a few out-of-this-world pitches as the dudes imagine what the future of Galaxy's Edge could look like on both coasts. If you're a Star Wars fan or a Disney parks junkie, this is one hyperspace discussion you won't want to miss.

This week on Enjoy Stuff, Jay and Shua explore the heartfelt, sometimes awkward, and often unforgettable world of afterschool specials and "very special episodes" that tackled real-life issues with primetime sincerity. Let's revisit how TV tried to teach us lessons...whether we were ready or not. Grab your Lunchables and prepare for some emotional whiplash as the guys dive into classic TV moments, serious topics, and hilariously modern takes on what an afterschool special might look like today.   News Welcome to Wrexham Season 5 premieres May 14.  The docuseries follows Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney as they continue their journey owning and growing a Welsh football club.   Disneyland's Star Wars Galaxy's Edge adds Luke, Leia, Han, and Chewie. Classic trilogy characters are finally appearing in the parks, bringing original saga nostalgia to life.   Knight Rider: Declassified announced. A 5-part documentary event exploring behind-the-scenes stories and legacy of the iconic 80s series.   Marty, Life is Short trailer released.  A Netflix documentary highlighting Martin Short's legendary career and personal struggles with humor and heart.   Check out our TeePublic store for some enjoyable swag and all the latest fashion trends What we're Enjoying Shua has been diving into One Piece Season 2, introduced by his daughter, and is enjoying this live-action continuation of the beloved anime adventure. He's especially drawn to the fun characters and the ongoing journey of Luffy as he chases his dream of becoming King of the Pirates. Jay revisited The Big Sick after seeing Kumail Nanjiani on Taskmaster, and it still holds up as a heartfelt and funny story. The film follows Kumail and Emily as they navigate cultural differences and a sudden medical crisis, blending real-life romance with humor and emotional depth.     Sci-Fi Saturdays -  This week on Sci-Fi Saturdays Jay continues his Sci-Fi Saturdays Star Wars articles with Star Wars - Episode IX: The Rise of Skywalker (2019), reflecting on the film's divisive reception among fans. He notes that as the franchise expands, it naturally evolves to reach broader audiences, sometimes at the expense of longtime fans. Despite its challenges, Jay appreciates the journey. Read his article on RetroZap.com. And make sure to play around with the interactive map on MCULocationScout.com. This week he's added some new locations from Daredevil: Born Again season 2. Plus, you can tune in to SHIELD: Case Files where Jay and Shua talk about great stuff in the MCU.   Enjoy Learning about yourself!  This week, Jay and Shua take a nostalgic deep dive into the world of afterschool specials and "very special episodes," exploring how television once took on serious real-life issues for younger audiences. From ABC Afterschool Specials to iconic sitcom moments, we examine how these stories tackled topics like peer pressure, addiction, and growing up.   Plus, what would these specials look like for today's generation? Maybe we can find out.   Did you learn anything from After School Specials? Which "Very special episode" taught you a valuable life lesson? Let us know! First person that emails me with the subject line, "The more you know will get a special mention on the show.  Let us know. Come talk to us in the Discord channel or send us an email to EnjoyStuff@RetroZap.com   

The Heart Of Disney - Heartwarming Motherly Moments Through the Eras The week, we are recording and releasing this episode on Mother's Day. So, we thought this would be the perfect time to celebrate all of the wonderful Disney Moms that have touched our souls throughout time. Better yet, we thought we'd showcase many of the biggest moments from these amazing mothers, and mother figures, that left a huge impression on us. That's right! For this week's show, we're exploring The Heart Of Disney - Heartwarming Motherly Moments Through the Eras. We'll tell you who some of our favorite Disney Moms from all different periods and how they made us go through all the feels, as they say, when they were on the screen. Disney Stories of the Week Once we complete our celebration of The Heart Of Disney - Heartwarming Motherly Moments Through the Eras, it's time for the Disney Stories of the Week. In this episode, we share details about when and how Annual Passholders and DVC Members will get to experience a pair of reimagined Walt Disney World attractions. Speaking of new versions of fantastic rides, we share details about the updated Millennium Falcon mission opening soon in Star Wars Galaxy's Edge. And we tell you what new and interesting locations you might want to book if an Adventures By Disney vacation is in your future. Certainly, that's not all. As always, we wrap it all up with tips that might help you on your next Disney vacation.   If you have any comments, questions, or requests to cover a particular topic, please feel free to Contact Us!   We also invite you to join the positive fun in our Hyperion Adventurers Facebook Group as well as our Hyperion Mornings on YouTube for a daily dose of live positive chat!   Thanks for listening! Cheers!

Let's celebrate Star Wars with a deep dive of fictional bands in the movies, TV shows, books, video games, and anyplace else we can find them in the Star Wars Galaxy.  We look at Gaya, DJ-R3X, The Agasar, Shag Kava, and even... Hakko Drazlip and the Tootle Froots?

This week, a permit to remove an attraction has been filed, a big timeline change is coming to an area of Disneyland, more updates to the Disneyland app, some rare discounted merchandise at the resort, we finish our discussion with Kevin Rafferty, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. Check out all of our current partners and exclusive discounts at https://www.dlweekly.net/promos. News: A popular attraction in Disney California Adventure is moving towards extinction. Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sully to the Rescue! has had a permit filed with the city of Anaheim for demolition. In addition to the attraction, the Hollywood Lounge beverage stand is also included in the demolition permit. The timeline to start demolition is not until at least late 2027. - https://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2026/04/19/confirmed-this-disney-ride-will-permanently-close-in-2027/ We are just about a week away from the timeline expanding at Star Wars Galaxy's Edge. On April 29th, Batuu will welcome original trilogy characters like Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Han Solor, and Leia Organa. This has been a long time request from guests who want to interact with characters from across the trilogy in the Star Wars themed land. There is some criticism that the characters are not close enough to their appearance in the films, but we will have to wait and see. In addition, the area will have the classic music of John Williams playing from the movie score. - https://www.micechat.com/434704-disneyland-update-star-wars-land-glow-up-app-shake-up-toy-story-5-build-up/ https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/photos-dok-ondar-changes-april-2026/ In the latest update to the Disneyland app, there have been some good quality of life improvements. Under My Visit, the Tip Board has been renamed to Wait Times & Showtimes, and My Day has been renamed My Plans. These updated names better reflect what can be found in each section. MyDisney Wallet has been added to the account settings where you can add your credit or debit card for payments. There still is no option to add a gift card. - https://www.micechat.com/434704-disneyland-update-star-wars-land-glow-up-app-shake-up-toy-story-5-build-up/ With the Disneyland 70th celebration coming to a close this summer, there are some good discounts to be had. Many 70th anniversary items are marked down up to 50%, including some Loungefly bags. In addition, there are some new Duffy and Friends items that have arrived at the resort from Aulani. Pins, a button up shirt, and more are available. - https://www.micechat.com/434704-disneyland-update-star-wars-land-glow-up-app-shake-up-toy-story-5-build-up/ A classic attraction is retuning to the Disneyland Resort. The Skyway is coming back! Ok, only as a straw topper, but still! Starting April 22, guests can add this to their collections. It features the classic rectangular, four person gondola from 1965. - https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/disneyland-skyway-straw-clip/ SnackChat: New Menu Items - https://www.instagram.com/p/DXV432qlrJ3/?igsh=MWw5aDRwNHFybzZx Discussion Topic: Imagineer Kevin Rafferty Magic Journey: My Fantastical Walt Disney Imagineering Career - https://www.amazon.com/Magic-Journey-Fantastical-Disney-Imagineering/dp/1368020488 Marty Note pdf.pdf Marty's Marty Note pdf.pdf Marty's Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this issue of the Major Spoilers Podcast: We share our thoughts on Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge — Echoes of the Empire #1 and Speed Racer Adventures Vol. 1 before diving deep into The Savage Sword of Conan Vol. 1. Along the way, we talk about theme park continuity, all-ages comics, pulp heroes in the modern market, and why Conan remains such a flexible, enduring character while others from the same era don't always make the leap. RSS Feed Show your thanks to Major Spoilers for this episode by becoming a Major Spoilers Patron at http://patreon.com/MajorSpoilers. It will help ensure the Major Spoilers Podcast continues far into the future! Join our Discord server and chat with fellow Spoilerites! (https://discord.gg/jWF9BbF) Thanks for listening to the Major Spoilers Podcast! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support our work. REVIEWS STAR WARS: GALAXY'S EDGE—ECHOES OF THE EMPIRE #1 Writer: Ethan Sacks Artist: Roi Mercado, Jethro Morales Publisher: Marvel Comics Cover Price: $4.99 Release Date: April 22, 2026 NEW SECRETS OF GALAXY'S EDGE REVEALED! LUKE SKYWALKER, PRINCESS LEIA and CHEWBACCA head to BATUU in search of important intel and stumble upon a dangerous relic - one that puts them on a collision course with the EMPIRE! Galaxy's Edge writer Ethan Sacks and artists Jethro Morales & Roi Mercado tell an all-new story inspired by Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4sOoX1U SPEED RACER ADVENTURES VOL 1 Writer: Franco Aureliani Artist: Derek Charm Publisher: Papercutz Cover Price: $12.99 Release Date: April 28, 2026 The best race car driver in the world has been invited to drive the most advanced artificial intelligent car in the world. Speed Racer is not that driver, and the Mach Five is not that car, but that's not going to stop him from entering that race and winning! When the world's richest man uses unlimited funds to build the most technologically advanced car in the world and hires Racer X to run a race he created, the deck is stacked against Speed Racer! Its not going to be an easy race, but with his secret weapons, his friends and family, Speed has a pretty good chance of getting in the race and winning, but he's going to hedge his bet by using a whole lot of candy! Come for the laughs, the hijinx and the amazing speeds the cars reach. Go Speed racer, GO! You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4t7z0PT TRADE DISCUSSION THE SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN Vol. 1 Writer: Various Artist: Various Publisher: Titan Comics SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #1: CONAN THE GENERAL: Promised riches beyond imagining, Conan finds himself bound for war at the head of an exiled Hyrkanian Prince's army. But when ancient monsters are unleased and the Prince's recklessness imperils all, Conan will be forced to choose: abandon wealth for safety or face danger head-on to prevent innocent blood from drenching the desert sands. SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #2: Featuring a new CONAN epic from writer Jim Zub and artist Richard Pace, spectacular covers from Dave Dorman and Nick Marinkovich, jaw-dropping art pin-ups, and more. SAVAGE SWORD OF CONAN #3: Featuring a chilling CONAN tale from writer Frank Tieri and artist Cary Nord, the exciting conclusion of writer/artist Patch Zircher's SOLOMON KANE epic, a silent Conan story for writer/artist Alan Quah, a tantalizing sneak peak of John C. Hocking's novel CONAN: CITY OF THE DEAD, jaw-dropping covers from Alex Horley and Cary Nord, incredible art pin-ups, and more. You can purchase this issue via our Amazon affiliate link - https://amzn.to/4cw5RHz At Major Spoilers, we strive to create original content that you find interesting and entertaining. Producing, writing, recording, editing, and researching require significant resources. We pay writers, podcast hosts, and other staff members who work tirelessly to provide you with insights into the comic book, gaming, and pop culture industries. Help us keep Major Spoilers strong. Become a Patron (and our superhero) today. If you know someone who loves comics, share this post and episode with them!

Marvel's new five-issue Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge -- Echoes of the Empire debuts this week, with a story that spans the Saga timeline yet zeroes in on events between The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi as Luke, Leia, Chewbacca, C-3PO and R2-D2 travel to Black Spire on Batuu. Written by Ethan Sacks, who's an old hand at plotting real-world aligned stories such as these (Galaxy's Edge, Halcyon Legacy), illustrated by Jethro Morales and Roi Mercado, colored by Rachelle Rosenberg and lettered by VC's Clayton Cowles, the first issue starts strong, hitting the right beats with a crafted blend of nostalgia for the Original Trilogy while proliferating The High Republic and Sequel Trilogy, too. Comics Discussed This Week:Galaxy's Edge -- Echoes of the Empire #1 (of 5)Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week:
Legacy of Vader #12 (of 12)
News:Ethan Sacks is signing Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge -- Echoes of the Empire #1 (of 5) at Midtown Comics Grand Central in NYC on April 22 at 5 p.m. local time.The Mace Windu Hyperspace Stories OGN is now set for release in 2079 (at least on Amazon) after its listing details were pulled from PRH, Edelweiss and others.Marvel's July solicits (Shadow of Maul #5, Echoes of the Empire #4, Rogue One -- Saw Gerrera) are due out later this week, along with Dark Horse's August solicits (Pathfinders #5).Marvel's Star Wars Legends The Clone Wars Omnibus is set for release on Jan. 19.
Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels and omnibuses:April 28 _ Han Solo -- Hunt for the Falcon TPB (Collects 1-5)May 6 _ Rogue One -- Cassian Andor #1 One-Shot, Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch — Rogue Agents #3 (of 4)May 12 _ Star Wars: New Republic (Collects 1-10, material from Free Comic Book Day 2025: Star Wars #1); The High Republic Adventures -- The Complete Phase II (1-8, Nameless Terror 1-4, Quest of the Jedi one-shot)May 13 _ Shadow of Maul #3 (of 5)May 19 _ Star Wars Legends: Legacy Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Legacy (2006) #0, 0-1/2, 1-36, 41); Doctor Aphra — Chaos Agent TPB (Collects 1-5)May 26 _ The High Republic Adventures -- The Complete Phase III Part 1 (Collects The High Republic Adventures (Phase III 1-10), Saber for Hire 1-4 and the Crash Landing and Crash and Burn one-shots)May 27 _ Galaxy's Edge -- Echoes of the Empire #2 (of 5), The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders #2 (of 6)June 3 _ Rogue One -- Jyn Erso #1 One-ShotJune 10 _ Shadows of Maul #4 (of 5)June 16 _ Star Wars Legends: The New Republic Omnibus Vol. 3 (Collects Star Wars: Crimson Empire (1997) #0-6, Star Wars: The Bounty Hunters - Kenix Kil (1999) #1, Star Wars: Crimson Empire II - Council of Blood (1998) #1-6, Star Wars: Crimson Empire III - Empire Lost (2011) #1-6, Star Wars: Jedi Academy - Leviathan (1998) #1-4, Star Wars: The Mixed-Up Droid (1995) #1, Star Wars: Union (1999) #1-4, Star Wars: Chewbacca (2000) #1-4, Star Wars: Invasion (2009) #0-5, Star Wars: Invasion - Rescues (2010) #1-6, Star Wars: Invasion - Revelations (2011) #1-5, Star Wars Handbook (1998) #2; material from Dark Horse Extra (1998) #21-24; Dark Horse Presents (2011) #1; Star Wars Tales (1999) #8, 11, 16-19, 21); The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope — The Manga Vol. 1June 17 _ The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders #3 (of 6), Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch -- Rogue Agents #4 (of 4)June 24 _ Echoes of the Empire #3 (of 5)July 1 _ Rogue One -- Saw Gerrera #1July 8 _ Shadow of Maul #5 (of 5)July 14 _ The High Republic Adventures -- The Complete Phase III Part 2 (Collects The High Republic Adventures (Phase III) 11-20, Echoes of Fear 1-4, Dispatches From the Occlusion Zone 1-4 and the one-shots 2025 Annual, The Wedding Spectacular and The Battle of Eriadu)July 15 _ Galaxy's Edge -- Echoes of the Empire #4 (of 5)July 21 _ Star Wars Legends: The Newspaper Strips Omnibus (Collects Classic Star Wars: The Early Adventures (1994) #1-9, Classic Star Wars: Han Solo at Stars' End (1997) #1-3, Classic Star Wars (1992) #1-20, Classic Star Wars: A New Hope (1994) #1-2, Classic Star Wars: The Vandelhelm Mission (1995) #1, Star Wars newspaper strips "The Constancia Affair," "The Kashyyyk Depths" and "Planet of Kadril”); Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: The Screaming Citadel (Collects Star Wars (2015) #31-43, Star Wars Annual (2015) #3, Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel (2017) #1, Star Wars: Doctor Aphra (2016) #7-8)
July 29 _ The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders #4 (of 6)Aug. 18 _ The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope -- The Manga Vol. 2, Star Wars -- Dark Droids Omnibus (Collects Dark Droids 1-5, D-Squad 1-4, Star Wars (Vol. 3) 37-50, Darth Vader (Vol. 3) 37-50, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) 35-40, Revelations #1 and Free Comic Book Day 2024 #1)Aug. 26 _ Rogue One: Chirrut & Baze #1Sept. 8 _ Star Wars: Poe Dameron Omnibus (Collects 1-31, Annuals 1, 2)Sept. 15 _ Smugglers & Scoundrels: The Race for Jabba's Bounty Original Graphic NovelSept. 22 _ Star Wars: Galactic Tales of Terror Library Edition (Collects Tales from the Rancor Pit, Tales from the Death Star and Tales from the Nightlands 1-3)Sept. 30 _ Rogue One: Darth Vader #1Oct. 6 _ The Bad Batch — Rogue Agents TPB (Collects 1-4)Oct. 13 _ Tales From the Outer Rim: The Legend of Beggar's Canyon Original Graphic Novel, Boba Fett -- Black, White & Red Treasury Edition (Collects 1-4)Oct. 20 _ Hyperspace Stories -- Mace Windu OGNNov. 24 _ Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection: The Chosen One (Collects Darth Vader Vol. 2 1-12, Annual #2)Dec.1 _ Shadow of Maul TPB (Collects 1-5)Dec. 22 _ The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders Vol. 1 TPB (Collects 1-6); Star Wars Legends: The Menace Revealed Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Jango Fett - Open Seasons (2002) #1-4, Star Wars (1998) #7-35; material from Star Wars Tales (1999) #8, 13, #21-24; Dark Horse Extra (1998) #35-37; Dark Horse Presents Annual 2000)Jan. 19 _ Star Wars Legends The Clone Wars Omnibus Vol. 1----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.

Just as we were getting to record this week's news, Star Wars Celebration Los Angeles 2027 announced the date for ticket sales. We're discussing this and more in this week's news.   In this fully armed and operational edition of Podcast Stardust, we discuss: The breaking news of the sale date for tickets for Star Wars Celebration Los Angeles 2027, The critical success of Maul - Shadow Lord, The unfortunate news that we will likely not see Mara Jade in Star Wars anytime soon, and The temporary closing of Dok-Ondar's Den of Antiquities at Star Wars Galaxy's Edge in Disneyland.   Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts.   Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Send us Fan MailIs Walt Disney World still worth it in 2026?In Episode 251 of The Mickeyphile Podcast, we're breaking down what Disney is absolutely crushing right now—and where things are starting to fall short.From immersive lands like Pandora – The World of Avatar and Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, to standout attractions like Rise of the Resistance and Tiana's Bayou Adventure, Disney continues to deliver experiences that are unmatched anywhere else.But with rising ticket prices, Lightning Lane planning stress, and increasingly inconsistent park days, it's not all pixie dust and fireworks.In this episode, we give our honest, unfiltered take on the current state of Walt Disney World, including:In This Episode:✅ What Disney Gets RightImmersive lands like Pandora and Galaxy's EdgeNext-level attractions including Rise of the Resistance and Flight of PassageTheming and storytelling that still set Disney apartExperience dining: character meals, signature restaurants, and themed diningResort dining and lounges that rival in-park experiences❌ What Disney Is Messing UpRising prices vs. perceived valueAdd-ons like Lightning Lane and paid experiencesPlanning fatigue: ADRs, Lightning Lanes, and constant app usePark experience inconsistency due to crowds, weather, and ride downtimeFewer included perks compared to previous years

Welcome to Episode 206 of the Talking Disney Podcast.  In this episode, we talk about purchasing D23 tickets, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Timeline Expanding, some news on the Rock 'n' Roller Caster at Walt Disney World, plus more. Finally, Cody shares his thoughts on his latest trip to Disneyland and the Disney Channel Nite After Dark event.  Check out Jason's side project at https://disneymovieandfilmencyclopedia.blogspot.com, where he is building a Disney movie encyclopedia one movie at a time.  Thanks for listening! Check out our new Linktree site! All of our social media and important links are in one location.  Like us on Facebook: @TalkingDisneyPodcast Follow us on X: @TalkingDisney Follow us on Instagram: @talkingdisneypodcast Follow us on TikTok: @talkingdisneypodcast Subscribe on YouTube: @TalkingDisneyPodcast Email us: talkingdisneypodcast@gmail.com Website: www.talkingdisneypodcast.com Check out The Disney Podcast Group on Facebook - www.facebook.com/groups/TheDisneyPodcastGroup 

"Return" or "Revenge?" This week we revisit our walk through the Star Wars Galaxy. The return of the Jedi was originally named "Revenge" of the Jedi...was it revenge? Is this a movie about the final redemption of Annikan Skywalker? We are joined in the studio with our resident expert, Dillon Briggs as we look at the closing chapter of the original trilogy

No new comics this week, but we've got some news and a few views. Find out what they might be and listen well!Comics Discussed This Week:Zip. Zero. Zilch.Star Wars Comics New to Marvel Unlimited This Week:
Han Solo -- Hunt for the Falcon #5 (of 5)
News:Writer Ethan Sacks is visting Comix 4 All's Ink & Insight on April 15 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern time to talk about his career and so much more. You can watch here.Ethan's also going to be signing Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge -- Echoes of the Empire #1 (of 5) at Midtown Comics Grand Central in NYC on April 22 at 5 p.m. local time.The Mace Windu Hyperspace Stories OGN is now set for release on Oct. 20. That's the third time it's been pushed back.Near Mint Condition has a thorough overview of April 21's Star Wars: The High Republic Phase III -- Trials of the Jedi Omnibus. Watch it here.
Upcoming Star Wars comics, graphic novels and omnibuses:April 21 _ The High Republic Phase III -- Trial of the Jedi Omnibus (Collects 2023's The High Republic 1-10, Revelations #1's High Republic story, The Acolyte — Kelnacca one-shot, Shadows of Starlight 1-4, Fear of the Jedi 1-5, The Finale #1: The Beacon one-shot); The Mandalorian -- Seasons One & Two (Collects #1-8 of both mini-series), Hyperspace Stories: Tides of Terror TPB (Collects 1-4)April 22 _ Galaxy's Edge: Echoes of the Empire #1 (of 5)April 28 _ Han Solo -- Hunt for the Falcon TPB (Collects 1-5)May 6 _ Rogue One -- Cassian Andor #1 One-Shot, The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders #2 (of 6), Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch — Rogue Agents #3 (of 4)May 12 _ Star Wars: New Republic (Collects 1-10, material from Free Comic Book Day 2025: Star Wars #1); The High Republic Adventures -- The Complete Phase II (1-8, Nameless Terror 1-4, Quest of the Jedi one-shot)May 13 _ Shadow of Maul #3 (of 5)May 19 _ Star Wars Legends: Legacy Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Legacy (2006) #0, 0-1/2, 1-36, 41); Doctor Aphra — Chaos Agent TPB (Collects 1-5)May 26 _ The High Republic Adventures -- The Complete Phase III Part 1 (Collects The High Republic Adventures (Phase III 1-10), Saber for Hire 1-4 and the Crash Landing and Crash and Burn one-shots)May 27 _ Galaxy's Edge -- Echoes of the Empire #2 (of 5), Hyperspace Stories: The Bad Batch -- Rogue Agents #4 (of 4)June 3 _ Rogue One -- Jyn Erso #1 One-ShotJune 10 _ Shadows of Maul #4 (of 5)June 16 _ Star Wars Legends: The New Republic Omnibus Vol. 3 (Collects Star Wars: Crimson Empire (1997) #0-6, Star Wars: The Bounty Hunters - Kenix Kil (1999) #1, Star Wars: Crimson Empire II - Council of Blood (1998) #1-6, Star Wars: Crimson Empire III - Empire Lost (2011) #1-6, Star Wars: Jedi Academy - Leviathan (1998) #1-4, Star Wars: The Mixed-Up Droid (1995) #1, Star Wars: Union (1999) #1-4, Star Wars: Chewbacca (2000) #1-4, Star Wars: Invasion (2009) #0-5, Star Wars: Invasion - Rescues (2010) #1-6, Star Wars: Invasion - Revelations (2011) #1-5, Star Wars Handbook (1998) #2; material from Dark Horse Extra (1998) #21-24; Dark Horse Presents (2011) #1; Star Wars Tales (1999) #8, 11, 16-19, 21); The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope — The Manga Vol. 1June 17 _ The High Republic Adventures — Pathfinders #3 (of 6)June 24 _ Echoes of the Empire #3 (of 5)July 1 _ Rogue One: Saw Gerrera #1July 7 _ The High Republic Adventures -- The Complete Phase III Part 2 (Collects The High Republic Adventures (Phase III) 11-20, Echoes of Fear 1-4, Dispatches From the Occlusion Zone 1-4 and the one-shots 2025 Annual, The Wedding Spectacular and The Battle of Eriadu)July 21 _ Star Wars Legends: The Newspaper Strips Omnibus (Collects Classic Star Wars: The Early Adventures (1994) #1-9, Classic Star Wars: Han Solo at Stars' End (1997) #1-3, Classic Star Wars (1992) #1-20, Classic Star Wars: A New Hope (1994) #1-2, Classic Star Wars: The Vandelhelm Mission (1995) #1, Star Wars newspaper strips "The Constancia Affair," "The Kashyyyk Depths" and "Planet of Kadril”); Star Wars Modern Era Epic Collection: The Screaming Citadel (Collects Star Wars (2015) #31-43, Star Wars Annual (2015) #3, Star Wars: The Screaming Citadel (2017) #1, Star Wars: Doctor Aphra (2016) #7-8)
July 29 _ The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders #4 (of 6)Aug. 18 _ The Art of Star Wars: A New Hope -- The Manga Vol. 2, Star Wars -- Dark Droids Omnibus (Collects Dark Droids 1-5, D-Squad 1-4, Star Wars (Vol. 3) 37-50, Darth Vader (Vol. 3) 37-50, Doctor Aphra (Vol. 2) 35-40, Revelations #1 and Free Comic Book Day 2024 #1)Aug. 26 _ Rogue One: Chirrut & Baze #1Sept. 8 _ Star Wars: Poe Dameron Omnibus (Collects 1-31, Annuals 1, 2)Sept. 15 _ Smugglers & Scoundrels: The Race for Jabba's Bounty Original Graphic NovelSept. 22 _ Star Wars: Galactic Tales of Terror Library Edition (Collects Tales from the Rancor Pit, Tales from the Death Star and Tales from the Nightlands 1-3)Sept. 29 _ The Bad Batch — Rogue Agents TPB (Collects 1-4)Sept. 30 _ Rogue One: Darth Vader #1Oct. 13 _ Tales From the Outer Rim: The Legend of Beggar's Canyon Original Graphic Novel, Boba Fett -- Black, White & Red Treasury Edition (Collects 1-4)Oct. 20 _ Hyperspace Stories -- Mace Windu OGNNov. 24 _ Darth Vader Modern Era Epic Collection: The Chosen One (Collects Darth Vader Vol. 2 1-12, Annual #2)Dec.1 _ Shadow of Maul TPB (Collects 1-5)Dec. 22 _ The High Republic Adventures -- Pathfinders Vol. 1 TPB (Collects 1-6); Star Wars Legends: The Menace Revealed Omnibus Vol. 1 (Collects Star Wars: Jango Fett - Open Seasons (2002) #1-4, Star Wars (1998) #7-35; material from Star Wars Tales (1999) #8, 13, #21-24; Dark Horse Extra (1998) #35-37; Dark Horse Presents Annual 2000)----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Star Wars Splash Page is a weekly podcast dedicated solely to contemporary Star Wars comics published by Marvel, Dark Horse and previously IDW, featuring views about the current week's comics, interviews with the writers, artists, colorists, letterers and editors who create them, as well as the latest details on publishing schedules, upcoming series and mini-series, so that you, the listener have more detail and context about the comics that are a vital part of Star Wars canon, lore and legends.

Send us a message with feedback or questions!Welcome to the latest episode of The Florida Project – the podcast where Disney fans celebrate Walt Disney World and all things Disney! In this episode, we'll discuss some nonsense in small topics, Michael will give us some news, and then we'll play a game of Disney Resort-Wide "One's Got to Go" (also known as "Mickey's Choice")!   All of that and more is coming up on this week's episode of the Florida Project!-- Recorded on April 10, 2026Small TopicScrubs and Malcom in the Middle are in the midst of some pretty good and popular reboots that move the story forward while recapturing the heart of their original incarnation. What's a show you'd like to see rebooted in a similar way?What's a Disney Parks lego set or series of sets that, if made, you'd buy immediately?We've booked ourselves a super VIP Tour at Walt Disney World and we can each invite one celebrity and one non-celebrity to join us. Who are you choosing?News2026 D23 Disney Parks and Experiences Showcase Has Been Officially AnnouncedBig Thunder Mountain Railroad Reopening Date AnnouncedPeter Pan and Wendy Now Flying at the Magic KingdomDisney Springs Bus Service to Resorts Now Requires VerificationDisney Is Throwing Some Shade at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and Toy Story LandDiscussion TopicDisney Resort-Wide "One's Gotta Go" aka "Mickey' Choice"Upcoming EpisodesrunDisney Springtime Surprise Trip ReviewPlugsJason: @Schmuck00Will: @ThyWillBDunnMichael: @MichaelMcDuckSite: http://www.tfppodcast.comBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tfppodcast.bsky.socialInstagram: http://instagram.com/tfppodcastThreads: https://www.threads.net/@tfppodcastPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/tfppodcastSupport the show

This week, D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event tickets are on sale, the Disney Legend Award inductees are announced, CHOC Walk is back, The Savannah Bananas were back at Disneyland, Bluey hits the resort hard, we talk about Teresa and Vern's trip to California, and more! Please support the show if you can by going to https://www.dlweekly.net/support/. Check out all of our current partners and exclusive discounts at https://www.dlweekly.net/promos. News: Details have been announced for D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event for 2026. This year's event will run from August 14th-16th at the Anaheim Convention Center and the Honda Center for evening presentations. The Disney Legends inductees were announced, along with a bunch of activities leading up to the main event. On August 8th, the Walt Disney Archives new exhibit will open, on August 11th, D23 Night at the Anaheim Packing District returns, August 12th is D23 Night at Angel Stadium, and August 13th is D23 Day at Disneyland. Tickets went on sale March 31st for Gold Charter Members, with Essential, Choice, and Complete members going on sale April 2nd. For all the details and pricing, visit the link in the show notes. – https://disneyparksblog.com/disney-experiences/d23-2026-what-you-need-to-know/ The Children's Hospital of Orange County Walk in the Park is returning to Disneyland this year. The hospital has a new name – Rady Children's Health, but the event is still the CHOC Walk. The 5k fundraiser will take place on August 2nd, where participants will walk through the resort and experience pre-opening conditions. The event supports pediatric specialty care, research and innovation, family support services, and education for future healthcare providers. Registration is now open at the link in our show notes. – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/choc-walk-2026-disneyland-resort/ https://www.chocwalk.org/ The Savannah Bananas returned to Disneyland this week. The players, joined by the Indianapolis Clowns, started their day in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, then they took a ride on King Arthur Carrousel, followed by dancing and singing in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle. Later, players traveled down Main Street for a Cavalcade. Later, they performed in Disney California Adventure at Paradise Park. – https://disneyparksblog.com/dlr/savannah-bananas-at-disneyland-what-to-know/ Last Sunday, Bluey made her debut at the Fantasyland Theatre. The first day was very busy, with lines stretching to Storybookland Canal Boats. After the first day, crowds settled and the show has been a huge success. From 9am to 4:30pm, Bluey, and characters from the show, perform for guests with a couple variations of a stage show, and guest interactions. Next door at Troubadour Tavern the Bluey-inspired dishes have been popular, with long, but fast moving, lines. – https://www.micechat.com/433717-disneyland-update-bluey-blues-banana-bonanza-d23-buzz/ Weeklyteers who rely on a Fuel Rod to keep their mobile devices charged up will be happy to hear they are getting an upgrade! New kiosks at the resort now offer the “Max 10” chargers that have more charge, and can do wireless charging! The Max 10 chargers have 3 times more charging capacity, but also start at $80, instead of the $40 a new, previous version costs. – https://www.micechat.com/433717-disneyland-update-bluey-blues-banana-bonanza-d23-buzz/ SnackChat: Spring Character Dining – https://www.micechat.com/433717-disneyland-update-bluey-blues-banana-bonanza-d23-buzz/ Disney Channel Nite Eats – https://www.laughingplace.com/disney-parks/disney-channel-nite-foodie-guide-2026/ Discussion Topic: Teresa and Vern's Bay Area Trip Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We walk you through a shot-by-shot breakdown of the new teaser trailer for Maul: Shadow Lord and we review all-new information about the plot and characters. As always, we look for clues about the story and predict what will happen in the upcoming animated series. Plus, more about the upcoming Original Trilogy changes to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, and does Dave Filoni really hate Andor, as rumored? Plus, listener feedback and more!