Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular will return to the skies above Disney’s Hollywood Studios just in time for the release fo Star Wars: The Last Jedi on December 15th, 2017.
During this period through December 31st, “Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM” will be performed first every evening, followed a few hours later by Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular. Just Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular will be performed nightly beginning 1/1/18.
Additions to the show based on The Last Jedi are expected, but may not debut until the December 17th public showing, as they are slated to debut first at Star Wars Galactic Nights on the 16th.
Similarly, a Rogue One scene was added to the show earlier this year:
The very first Star Wars Galactic Nights event at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is taking place on April 14th, 2017 as part of Star Wars Celebration Orlando, but it is now expected that the event will become a regular offering for the park in the weeks to come. Disney has released a full schedule and list of events for the evening (finally) ahead of the debut just hours away:
Entertainment
Stars in Cars – 8:05PM
Motorcade Route (Stars near Main Entrance)
Grab your spot to view a star-studded motorcade featuring a galaxy of your favorite Star Wars celebrities. The motorcade begins at the front of Hollywood Boulevard and travels towards Star Tours: The Adventures Continue.
Inside the Saga – Celebrity Chat Show – 9:00, 10:00, 11:00PM
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Theater (Pre-show begins 10 minutes before show time)
Hear from host Vanessa Marshall and Star Wars cast members and go behind the scenes of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” to learn what it takes to make remarkable cinematic moments. 30 minutes long.
Celebrate the Saga – 9:15 & 11:15PM
Rebel Base
Take an interactive journey that chronologically celebrates the milestones of 40 Force-filled years of Star Wars
DJ Dance Party – 7-7:25PM, 9:45-10:25PM
Rebel Base
Sway the night away at a galactic dance party.
Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away – 7:45, 8:50, 10:50PM
Rebel Base
Experience a live stage show of high energy film clips that juxtapose action-filled character moments on stage, including Chewbacca, Darth Vader, Kylo Ren and many more! (Enhanced for Event)
Galactic Nights Epilogue – 11:40pm
Rebel Base
Prior to the evening’s grand finale, join our event hosts as you marvel at a spotlight of Star Wars Galactic Nights event highlights from the fans!
Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular – 11:45PM
Rebel Base
Watch the fireworks above bring the entire Star Wars saga to life in a spectacular multimedia experience! (Enhanced for Event)
Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple – 7:45, 8:45, 9:45, 10:45PM
Near Star Tours- The Adventures Continue
Witness the future of the Force, as younglings face their fears at the sacred Jedi Temple. 25 minutes in length. Visit Indiana Jones Adventure Outpost to reserve a spot in the training. Participants ages 4-12 must be present to register. Space is limited. (Enhanced for Event)
March of the First Order – 8:30 & 10:30PM
Hollywood Boulevard
Captain Phasma leads a unit of First Order Stormtroopers down Hollywood Boulevard to the Rebel Base, stopping for a demonstration of their power and strength.
Imperial March – 7:25, 9:25, & 11:25PM
Starts near Star Tours and travels to Rebel Base
The Sith Lord himself, Darth Vader, leads a battalion of Stormtroopers on a dramatic Imperial March to the Rebel Base.
Characters
The following Star Wars characters will be at the event to meet guests:
Darth Vader
Chewbacca
Kylo Ren
BB-8
Boba Fett
Jawas
Ewoks
Imperial Troopers
AWR Troopers
The following Disney characters will be available in their standard locations:
Mickey & Minnie Mouse
Olaf
Buzz Lightyear & Woody
Moana
Scavenger Hunt
Guests are invited to collect a piece of the saga at photo backdrops featured throughout the Park and affix each piece to your Star Wars Galactic Nights Credential! Disney
PhotoPass Photographers will also be at each location to capture your favorite moments.
Locations:
Jabba the Hutt’s Palace (Near Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster)
Han Solo Frozen in Carbonite (Near Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster)
Hoth Wampa Cave (Muppets Courtyard)
Trash Compactor (Left of Great Movie Ride)
Emperor’s Throne Room (Echo Lake)
Rogue One (Near One Man’s Dream)
Speeder Bike (Across from Star Tours)
Attractions
Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster: Star Wars Edition is a special experience just for the event. Take a journey through hyperspace in this not-to-be-missed Star Wars experience. A version of this experience was run during The Force Awakens premiere hard-ticket event which was held in December 2015.
Other attractions that will be operating are:
The Great Movie Ride
Star Wars: Path of the Jedi
Star Tours – The Adventures Continue
Muppet-Vision 3D
Toy Story Mania!
Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream
Voyage of The Little Mermaid
Star Wars Launch Bay
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
Food and Beverage
Skywalker Vineyards wines will be available at the bars located near the Rebel Base. Snack carts located throughout the park will feature specialty cupcakes, lightsaber churros, Chewbacca steins, and TIE Fighter popcorn buckets.
Merchandise
Special event merchandise will be available at the following locations:
Legends of Hollywood
Mickey’s of Hollywood
Keystone Clothiers
Launch Bay Cargo
Tatooine Traders
WDWNT will be on the scene tonight to bring you all of the action, so stay tuned for live streams on our social media counts and much more, as well as plenty of photos, videos and thoughts after the event concludes.
Our latest photo report brings us to Hollywood Studios, where we won’t be looking at Star Wars or Toy Story Land construction because you should just check out the aerial pics and video we recently posted for that. Instead, we will check out all of the other changes and modifications happening around what of the park actually exists now. Welcome to Hollywood!
Hollywood Studios Goes Rogue
Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away was updated for Rogue One. That being said, the show is still pretty awful.
Death Troopers from Rogue One now come out in a new scene.
We also have a video of the modified show if you are so inclined…
Star Wars, Nothing But Star Wars…
A new bubble blower can be found at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It is shaped like Darth Vader’s TIE Fighter and it has sound effects and it is awesome…
I just had to have one…
“Fireworks”
Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! has concluded its run for the season, but Disney has already stated that the show will return in 2017. Oh joy…
Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular is now back and performing regularly:
Re-Launch Bay
Star Wars Launch Bay’s final gallery was updated with props and models from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
The new style customizable name tags are now available at the Launch Bay – Cargo Bay store.
Star Tours: The Adventures Continue
Over at Star Tours, not only are all of the scenes on the ride back in randomized order, they also finally turned open the MagicBand interactive feature in the queue.
Guest animus and where they are from now show up on this screen behind the Goose Droid. Maybe someday a photo will show up as well…
If it can’t read enough MagicBands in the area, some random Star Wars characters show up on the screens.
This and That
The Rogue One MagicBand 2 is now available all around the Walt Disney World Resort if you are interested in it.
The Christmas decorations at Hollywood Studios are my favorite, so I took some pictures. Sorry, no news here.
The Red Car Trolley cart returned recently to the park.
Our latest photo report brings us to Hollywood Studios, where we won’t be looking at Star Wars or Toy Story Land construction because you should just check out the aerial pics and video we recently posted for that. Instead, we will check out all of the other changes and modifications happening around what of the park actually exists now. Welcome to Hollywood!
Hollywood Studios Goes Rogue
Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away was updated for Rogue One. That being said, the show is still pretty awful.
Death Troopers from Rogue One now come out in a new scene.
We also have a video of the modified show if you are so inclined…
Star Wars, Nothing But Star Wars…
A new bubble blower can be found at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It is shaped like Darth Vader’s TIE Fighter and it has sound effects and it is awesome…
I just had to have one…
“Fireworks”
Jingle Bell, Jingle BAM! has concluded its run for the season, but Disney has already stated that the show will return in 2017. Oh joy…
Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular is now back and performing regularly:
Re-Launch Bay
Star Wars Launch Bay’s final gallery was updated with props and models from Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
The new style customizable name tags are now available at the Launch Bay – Cargo Bay store.
Star Tours: The Adventures Continue
Over at Star Tours, not only are all of the scenes on the ride back in randomized order, they also finally turned open the MagicBand interactive feature in the queue.
Guest animus and where they are from now show up on this screen behind the Goose Droid. Maybe someday a photo will show up as well…
If it can’t read enough MagicBands in the area, some random Star Wars characters show up on the screens.
This and That
The Rogue One MagicBand 2 is now available all around the Walt Disney World Resort if you are interested in it.
The Christmas decorations at Hollywood Studios are my favorite, so I took some pictures. Sorry, no news here.
The Red Car Trolley cart returned recently to the park.
