Check Out The New Funko Pops For “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”
Force Friday II is underway and we got our first look at the newest Funko Pops for “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”.
All Of The Newest Books Revealed For “Star Wars” And “The Last Jedi” During “Force Friday II”
StarWars.com has revealed all of the latest books that will be available for Force Friday II. These include tie-ins to “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”, stand alone novels based on the Star Wars Universe, technical journals, comic books, children’s books and much more!
From StarWars.com:
Leia: Princess of Alderaan (Disney Lucasfilm Press)
by Claudia GrayIt is Leia Organa’s sixteenth birthday and she participates in the traditional ceremony where she declares her intention to one day take the throne of Alderaan. But she’s much more concerned about the way her parents are acting lately: lots of meetings and late dinners and not talking to her as much as they used to. Eventually she discovers the reason for their secrecy: their involvement in the increasingly organized rebellion. When Leia decides to become involved herself in the fight against the Empire, whether her parents approve or not, she will have to prove to them that she is a valuable asset who must be allowed to take a stand, regardless of the risk to herself.
Phasma (Del Rey)
by Delilah S. DawsonWhen a Resistance spy is taken prisoner by Cardinal, a high-ranking stormtrooper in the First Order, she cuts a deal for her freedom: to tell Cardinal everything she knows about his biggest rival: Captain Phasma. The story then cuts between the present and the past, showing Phasma growing up as a fearsome warrior on a brutal world and the bond that she forges with Brendol Hux when he crash lands on her planet. Hux sees potential in Phasma to become a great asset for the First Order.
The Power of the Force (Disney Lucasfilm Press)
by Michael Siglain (author) and Brian Rood (artist)The Force gives the noble Jedi Knights their power, but it can also be used by the fearsome Sith. In the never-ending battle between good and evil, who will control the power of the Force?
A Leader Named Leia (Disney Lucasfilm Press)
by Jennifer Heddle (author) and Brian Rood (artist)To some she’s a princess, to others a general, but to everyone Leia Organa is one of the galaxy’s greatest leaders. Learn all about Leia’s exciting adventures with A Leader Named Leia.
Tales of the Force (a Big Golden Book) (Random House)
From the Jedi, to the Sith, to the Force-sensitive, this Big Golden Book is packed with stories about all the heroes and villains from the Star Wars saga! Featuring stunning retro stylized illustrations, this book is perfect for Star Wars—and Big Golden Book—fans of all ages!
BB-8 on the Run (Disney Lucasfilm Press)
by Drew Daywalt (author) and Matt Myers (artist)BB-8 must fend for himself when he is separated from his master, Poe Dameron, on the desert planet of Jakku. This original picture book, written by New York Times Bestselling author, Drew Daywalt, explores what exactly BB-8 was up to from the time he leaves Poe to when he is rescued by Rey in The Force Awakens. Everyone’s favorite little droid is on the run, encountering new friends and foes along the way!
Star Wars: Made Easy: A Beginner’s Guide to a Galaxy Far, Far Away… (DK Publishing)
by Christian BlauveltNever seen a Star Wars film? Don’t know one end of a lightsaber from another? Then Star Wars Made Easy is for you! This beginner’s guide to a galaxy far, far away is a fun and informative read that will leave you knowing the difference between a Jedi and a Jawa!
Kirigami: The Starships (Chronicle)
by Marc Jagan-Guirey (Author and artist)Celebrate the Star Wars saga’s most iconic starships with Marc Hagan-Guirey‘s incredible kirigami projects, made by folding and cutting paper to create amazing 3D artwork.
Stealth Mission Construction Book (Poe’s X-wing) (Egmont UK)
by Rob Ball (model artwork) and Neal Manning (paper engineer)Join Poe and BB-8 for more action and adventure in Star Wars: The Last Jedi! This mini construction book contains fun facts and stats about some of the characters and ships from the new movie.
Keepsake Coloring Book (Disney Lucasfilm Press)
by Katie CookA keepsake coloring book for parents & padawans, featuring fan-favorite artist Katie Cook’s adorable black & white line art from ABC-3PO and OBI-123. Featuring new characters, ships, and vehicles from Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
Look & Find (PIP)
by Art MawhinneyA fun-filled adventure through the galaxy in which kids will need to search and find some of the most iconic characters and ships from The Force Awakens, with two spreads from Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
Star Wars: Annual 2018 (Egmont UK)
by Egmont UK staffCelebrate 40 years of the Star Wars saga with the Star Wars Annual 2018. The perfect gift for fans, with puzzles, games, activities, facts, and more! Features a section of posters from the year’s most anticipated film Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
Captain Phasma Mini-Series (Marvel)
by Kelly Thompson (author) and Marco Checchetto (artist)In this high-octane thriller Kelly Thompson (Hawkeye, Storykiller, The Girl Who Would Be King) and Marco Checchetto (Spider-Man, Daredevil, Star Wars: Shattered Empire) present a character-defining story of the Star Wars saga’s iconic new villain.
Star Wars Adventures (IDW Publishing)
by Cavan Scott and Landry Walker (authors) and Chris Samnee, Derek Charm, and Eric Jones (artists)A monthly comic book for younger readers, IDW’s Star Wars Adventures will tell short, epic tales featuring iconic heroes from a galaxy far, far away, with a running backup featuring adventurer Emil Graf telling tales from all eras of the Saga.
Absolutely Everything You Need to Know About Star Wars – Updated & Expanded (DK)
Stormtroopers: Beyond the Armor (HarperCollins)
The Legends of Luke Skywalker (Disney Lucasfilm Press)
The Rebel Files (becker&mayer!)
IncrediBuilds: A-wing book and model (Insight Editions)
IncrediBuilds: BB-8 book and model (Insight Editions)
Canto Bight (Del Rey)
Source: StarWars.com
PHOTOS: Every New Disney Parks Item Released for “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” at Force Friday II
WDWNT’s Nick Lociciero attended the Force Friday II product release last night at Disney Springs at the Walt Disney World, being among the first to shop through the extensive collection of items that Disney Parks guests will find for Star Wars: The Last Jedi, in theaters this December. Below we have pictures and pricing for all of the items that were released last night at the event and will now be available to guests at both the Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts:
We start with pins, because Tom has a soft spot for them… First Order Executioner Pin, $9.99
Sculpted helmet pin, $12.99
Praetorian Guard pin, $9.99
R2-D2 and Porgs pin, $12.99
Rey and Luke pin, $12.99
Sculpted helmet pin, $12.99
Poe and BB-8 pin, $11.99
Two limited edition pins were released last night featuring BB-8 and R2-D2, both are LE 5000 and are $15.99 each.
Booster 6 pin set, $32.99
Lanyard much with charm, $8.99
Starter pin set, $32.99
Light Side/Dark Side mystery pin set, $15.99 for one box containing two mystery pins.
Resistance mystery pin set, $15.99 for one box containing two mystery pins.
Luke Skywalker Limited Release MagicBand 2, $27.99
Chewbacca and Porgs Limited Release MagicBand 2, $27.99
Here is the backside of that MagicBand.
Judicial Stormtrooper MagicBand 2, $22.99
Resistance Phone Case for iPhone 7 and 7 Plus, $29.99 each (both versions not pictured)
Character matted print, $39.99
BB-8 Glow Lanyard, $15.02
A selection of the Hasbro toys are also going to be available at Disney Parks, but these you can find at your local stores as well.
Port plush, $16.99
There are also a few shared items with the Disney Store as well.
Jumping back to theme park exclusives, the Droid Factory BB Units 4-pack box set is $29.99.
Droid Factory Astromech 2-pack, $19.99
Port mug, $14.99
Water bottle, $14.99
The LEGO BB-8 is available at the parks as well.
Similar to the BB-8 released for The Force Awakens, there is a BB-9E spinning top toy for $16.99.
Yes, Vinylmation still exist. These Praetorian Guard figures are limited edition of 1500, $16.99 each.
Of course, there’s also plenty of apparel for sale…
Womens’ tee, $32.99 (only $22.95 online for some reason)
Adult logo baseball cap, $21.99
Womens’ Dolman Logo Poster Tee, $36.99
Womens’ tank, $29.95
Scarf, $21.99
Adult logo hoodie, $49.99
Mens’ shirt, $22.95
Resistance T-Shirt for Men, $24.99
The Last Jedi t-shirt for men, $22.95
This is the back of the above shirt.
Adult Kylo Ren Tee, $24.99
Girls’ Rey Tee, $27.99
Porgs Long Sleeve Raglan Sweatshirt for Kids, $24.95
Rey sleep set for girls, $19.95
Girls’ BB-8 Tee, $27.99
Girls’ Resistance Sleeveless Tee, $27.99
BB-8 Rolling Backpack, $34.95
Costume prices vary by size.
Stormtrooper ringer t-shirt for kids, $22.95
Poe Cameron PJ Set, $19.95
Boys’ Logo Tee, $19.99
Surely, more items will be rolled out over the coming weeks, but many of there above items and hundreds of additional pieces are available online now at DisneyStore.com while supplies last.
MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU!
VIDEO: Watch As BB-8 Welcomes R2D2 Into The Sphero World As They Work Together To Evade BB-9E
Get your first look at the newest droids from Sphero including an old favorite and a new villain!
BB-8™, BB-9E™, and R2-D2™ are astromech droids from a galaxy far, far away…. Powered by the new Sphero App-Enabled Droids app, drive your droids, send them on patrol together, and more. Roam iconic ship interiors and memorable locations from the Star Wars™ saga through augmented reality and the Droid Trainer accessory. Each droid has different holographic environments to explore. These droids span decades of adventure from Star Wars saga – iconic R2-D2 is a veteran of the Rebel Alliance, BB-8 is a trusty astromech droid of the Resistance, and BB-9E is the First Order’s rolling menace. The specialized tech in these droids make them unlike any other. Watch them interact together and view films from the Star Wars saga with BB-8, BB-9E, and R2-D2 reacting by your side. Immerse yourself in the Star Wars galaxy. These are the droids you’re looking for.
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REVIEW: Flavors From Fire Marketplace in Future World (Including That Mustard Pork Drink), Epcot International Food and Wine Festival 2017
Welcome to a marketplace review for the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival 2017, taking place in the park from August 31st through November 13th, 2017. This review will cover the brand-new “Flavors From Fire” kiosk, which is located behind Epcot Character Spot in Future World.
Flavors From Fire
Food:
- Piggy Wings: Roasted Pork Wings with Korean BBQ Sauce and Sesame Seeds – $4.50
- Smoked Corned Beef with Warm Crispy Potatoes, Pickled Onions and Blonde Ale Beer Fondue featuring BelGioioso Romano and America Grana Cheeses – $5.00
- Sweet Pancake with Spicy Chipotle Chicken Sausage, Onion Jam and Maple Butter Syrup – $4.00
- Chocolate Picante: Dark Chocolate Mousse with Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder and Raspberry Dust – $3.25
Beverages:
- Orlando Brewery Smokin’ Blackwater Porter – $4.25
- Ravenswood Zinfandel, Napa Valley – $6.50
- Swine Brine featuring Evan Williams Bourbon – $8.25
Piggy Wings: Roasted Pork Wings with Korean BBQ Sauce and Sesame Seeds – $4.50
While no longer at the Odyssey, the quality of the Piggy Wings has not changed and they are still rather enjoyable. Two wings for $4.50 isn’t a bargain, but these are still good enough that you’ll forget that they were over $2 each.
Smoked Corned Beef with Warm Crispy Potatoes, Pickled Onions and Blonde Ale Beer Fondue featuring BelGioioso Romano and America Grana Cheeses – $5.00
A new favorite, this dish is pretty perfect. The smoked corned beef was flavorful and tender, the chips were good, and the beer fondue was the perfect pairing for it all. A absolute must at this year’s festival.
Sweet Pancake with Spicy Chipotle Chicken Sausage, Onion Jam and Maple Butter Syrup – $4.00
There have been a lot of similar pancake dishes at the Epcot Festivals through the years, but this is one of my absolute favorites. The chicken sausage is spicy and flavorful, there pancake itself is delightful, and the toppings tie the whole thing together nicely. This is yet another must from this booth.
Chocolate Picante: Dark Chocolate Mousse with Cayenne Pepper, Chili Powder and Raspberry Dust – $3.25
A little bit about me: I love chocolate mousse and I love spice. So, may I introduce you to the love of my life: the Chocolate Picante. Not only could it stand a lone as a fantastic dark chocolate mousse, the peppers, powder, and dust on and in it make it that much better. It’s often hard to go wrong with any dessert at the festival, so this isn’t a huge surprise, but I’ll be ordering this a few times over the next… 2 and a half months? This festival is so long that i may actually get tired of going to it…
Swine Brine featuring Evan Williams Bourbon – $8.25
The Swine Brine is definitely the most unique of the new items offered this year at the festival, and many were surprised at just how good this ended up being. The drink is a combination of apple juice, lemon juice, bourbon, and mustard, which sounds pretty terrible. Needless to say, everyone in our group grimaced before they tried it, but they ended up enjoying it. I don’t suggest dropping the pork into it though…
I personally hate mustard, but it doesn’t have a strong presence in the taste, but neither does the bourbon. As good as the drink was, the wing on top paled on comparison to the Piggy Wings we had just eaten. Still, I would order this again.
Epcot 35th Anniversary “I Was There” T-Shirts Unveiled, Available Now Online
For whatever reason, Disney has released the “I Was There” t-shirts for Epcot’s 35th Anniversary on October 1st a month early, making them readily available now through the Shop Disney Parks app on mobile devices.
The Ringer Tee costs $34.99, available in sizes small through XXXL.
The gray tee is apparently a Passholder Exclusive, as it has the word “Passholder” below Figment in the graphic. However it is not denoted as such on the app, making it available to anyone, including non-AP purchasers. The price is $27.99 and the size ranges from small to XXXL.
Although the early release may be a mistake, the shirts can indeed be ordered through the app as of the time of posting (we successfully placed an order before posting this story). Additionally, there is free shipping offered this weekend, making this a pretty good deal. As usual, annual passholder discounts also apply through the Shop Disney Parks app.
Many more Epcot 35th items will be released leading up to and on October 1st, 2017.
Tons of New Promo Art For “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”
It seems that around this time before “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” was released, we had seen a ton of images and leaks by now. Well, thank you Force Friday II, because it seems like the dry spell is over and we are finally getting some glimpses of what to expect in the next chapter of The Star Wars Saga. Check out Luke’s X-Wing submerged in the sea of Ahch-To!
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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Introducing $265 Tour That Skips Lines at Pandora Attractions and More
Today, Disney announced “The Ultimate Nights of Adventure VIP Tour” for Disney’s Animal Kingdom, a new way to experience the park in the evening. Bookings are now available now for dates beginning October 1st, 2017.
Offered Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, the tour will last up to 4.5 hours and has a maximum of 25 guests in each group. Tour times will vary based on sunset times and Rivers of Light show times.
Included in the tour is priority access at the following attractions:
- Avatar Flight of Passage
- Na’vi River Journey
- Expedition Everest — Legend of the Forbidden Mountain
- DINOSAUR
- Kilimanjaro Safaris
- Rivers of Light
The tour also includes a Satuli Canteen sampler, a beverage (adult or non- alcoholic available) and popcorn.
The cost is $265.19 inc tax per person. A 15% discount is available for Annual Passholders, Disney Vacation Club Members and Disney Visa cardholders. Theme park admission is required and not included. For more information, Guests can call 407-WDW-PLAY or visit disneyworld.com.
Mickey Ear Hat Embroidery Now Available at the Discovery Trading Company
Discovery trading Company at Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park now offers ear hat embroidery as of September 4th, 2017.
Embroidery will be exclusive to ear hats at this time and will not extend to other items guests can customize at other locations.
Basic embroidery will be $3.99 for gold, black, or dark pink text in a traditional font. Premium embroidery will also be available for $7.99 per line (maximum two lines), including gold, white, or red text in a script or kid’s font.
UPDATE: The Muppets Fountain Will Return This Fall at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
In a park that has lost so much, it is nice to know that the Muppets Fountain will be returning to Disney’s Hollywood Studios this Fall.
Disney has stated that the fountain will return to what is now Grand Park, a sub-area of the new Grand Avenue. Work commenced on August 30th with the fountain set to debut in mid-October.
The fountain became a planter one year ago to accommodate work on Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.