To Celebrate Star Wars Day, Disney Shows off 'Real' Lightsaber
As a way of honoring Star Wars Day, Disney is giving the public its first look at a real retractable lightsaber that was initially teased in April by the Chairman of Parks, Experiences, and Products, Josh D'Amaro.
In a 14-second teaser video uploaded by Disney Parks, Rey Skywalker uttered the words "Light. Darkness. A balance" while lighting up the saber. It is in reference to the character's quote from "The Last Jedi."
Disney stated in a blog post that the popular weapon would be seen in action in 2022. The same year when guests would be transported from the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida to a galaxy far, far away for a two-night experience at the new Galactic Starcruiser hotel of the theme park.
According to Fox Business, Disney noted that watching the lightsaber activate right before your eyes will be just one of the countless ways to enjoy in the theme park.
From the moment guests arrive and depart, they will be plunged into a Star Wars story wherein their decisions and actions or even casual conversations may determine how their personal journey unfolds.
Moreover, guests will enter a special launch pod that will take them through hyperspace to the massive Halcyon starcruiser.
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Disney World Resort's Galactic Starcruiser Hotel
Once guests were already on board, they will interact with a group of familiar and new characters from the world of Star Wars.
It includes the strong and charismatic captain of starcruiser, a plucky mechanic of the ship, and the galactic superstar who can captivate an entire room with the crook of one jewel-encrusted purple Twi'lek finger.
Aside from the themed dining experience, guests will also have a chance to train in the ancient ways of the lightsaber. The lightsaber teaser came as Disney works hard to expand its theme park offerings after being struck by the COVID-19 pandemic, Collider reported.
Disney has reported $119 million in its operations loss for the Parks, Experiences, and Product segment in its latest quarter. Its revenue for the segment decreased 53 percent to 3.6 billion, compared to the $7.5 billion revenue they had in the same period a year ago.
In addition to the Galactic Starcruiser hotel, Walt Disney World has two new upcoming Epcot attractions. First is Remy's Ratatouille Adventure, which is based on its animated hit film, "Ratatouille" and Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind from the two-smash Marvel movies, and a spectacular nighttime show, "Harmony."
The marvel-themed land known as Avengers Campus is set to open at Disney's California Adventure on June 4. The Runaway Railway of Mickey will also come to Disneyland in 2023. After its more than a year closure, Disneyland reopened its door to its guests last week.
Meanwhile, no details have been revealed surrounding when and if the new lightsabers will go on sale to the public. But guests can currently get their hands on a "regular" lightsaber at the theme park's Star Wars-themed land, Galaxy's Edge, for a price of $200, PinkVilla reported.
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