Visit Walt Disney World BEFORE Galxay Edge Opens

I have so many people telling me they want to wait to visit Disney World when 
Star Wars Land opens.  Hopefully this will help you make a decision if it’s best for your family to wait or go before the new “Land”. 

STAR WARS
Galaxy’s Edge is set to open at Hollywood Studios in “Late Fall 2019” but that means it could open as late as December 20th!  If you’re looking to go exclusively for Star Wars Land, I would wait until 2020 to be safe. So, Why visit before Star Wars Land opens?  
The good news is that there is plenty for Jedi-lovers to experience at Hollywood Studios (and some great discounts) before then.

• Meet and Greet Opportunities: Some of your favorite Star Wars characters such as Chewy Chewbacca, Kylo Ren & BB8 at Star Wars:  Launch Bay in animation courtyard.  
• Rides:  Star Tours - the Adventure Continues is a 3D, motion-simulated space flight that is fun for the whole family!
• Live Performances and Shows: Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away is a live show featuring some of your favorite scenes and actual character performances! Also, be sure to catch Star Wars: Path of the Jedi short film in the Echo Lake area. There are also lots of great photo opportunities and set props and costumes to see!
• Experiences:  Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple allows children 4-8 to register and participate. All guests are welcome to watch this academy training Jedis. 
• Nighttime Entertainment: Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular  is a phenomenal nighttime show you won’t want to miss! Get there early and find a great spot without obstruction of nearby trees. Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party is a separately ticketed event with prime reserved seating for the show with out of this world Star Wars themed desserts 
  
• Shopping: Loads of Star Wars merchandise is available throughout the park. You can even make your own custom light saber!  

TOY STORY LAND 
Bring out your inner-kid as you play in Andy’s backyard and relive your childhood favorites with Woody and Buzz! 

• Attractions: Be sure to visit the ever popular Toy Story Mania and new Slinky Dog Dash and Alien Swirling Saucers. There is so much fun waiting to be experienced!
  
• Dining: Enjoy some fun themed treats at Woody's Lunchbox. 
  
• Meet and Greet Opportunities: Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and Toy Soldiers are out and about ready to pose for photos to help you treasure those unique memories from your Disney World experience. 
  

 COSTS and CROWDS
There are lots of great discounts available now at Disney World!  Star Wars enthusiasts will certainly add to the crowds once this new land opens, so why not visit now to experience all that is already offered in Hollywood Studios?! 

​Let one of the experts at Whitney World Travel help you plan for your Star Wars fans to experience all that Disney has to offer now!  Or request to be contacted when booking is available in 2020 for the opening season of Star Wars:  Galaxy’s Edge!

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About the Author:

Lauren DiBlasi, Travel Advisor
Lauren grew up in a family who loved to travel and experience new adventures.  Now she enjoys sharing that love of travel with her husband, family and friends.  From trips to Disney as a child to taking her own family to the heart of the magic, Lauren loves the togetherness and memories that only Disney can create!  She enjoys helping families plan vacations to make their own special moments and discover unique experiences.  And her personal travels have taken her from Cabo & Cancun to the Caribbean, to Bermuda & the Bahamas!  She has visited cities all across the USA from New York to Seattle, made fun family road trips through New England & down the East coast, visited the deserts of Sedona & mountains of Utah, sailed the seas, and especially loves vacations to Disney!  Lauren resides in the suburbs of Philadelphia in Springfield, PA and is a graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a Master’s from Temple University.  ​