Star Wars Day 2026: the best celebrations across theme parks, food, and merch
From in-park celebrations at Walt Disney World and Disneyland to a high-end Grogu collectible and fast food tie-ins, here’s a quick guide to the best of Star Wars Day 2026.
Hasbro’s $600 Ultimate Grogu animatronic puts a Galaxy’s Edge-level prop in fans’ homes
Hasbro is taking pre-orders on a $599.99 life-size Grogu animatronic that responds to touch, motion, and sound, with the Star Wars Ultimate Grogu unveiled on Hasbro Pulse the week of Star Wars Day 2026.
Universal Horror Unleashed teases new Food, Film, Frights dinner series for May 2026
Universal announced the new event today on the Universal Horror Unleashed Vegas Facebook page and other social media platforms. The experience will run on select Saturday and Sunday nights in May 2026 inside Premiere House, the Blumhouse-themed restaurant at the year-round haunt attraction, but details are scarce.
(Review) Big Thunder Mountain Railroad unearths new effects and a smoother ride at Walt Disney World
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is back at Magic Kingdom, and our first ride reveals a smoother track and enhanced effects that elevate the classic attraction. Here’s what we’re seeing on reopening day, with live updates from inside the park.
May the 4th at Walt Disney World feels more like Star Wars again
Walt Disney World is celebrating May the 4th with a new lineup of Star Wars-themed food, drinks, and collectibles, with most offerings centered at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and additional experiences at Disney Springs. Highlights include the long-awaited arrival of Pink Milk, a DJ R-3X mug tied to Oga’s Cantina,…
AI, smaller parks, and rising costs: the future of attractions according to executives
From AI to smaller parks and rising costs, industry leaders from Universal Destinations & Experiences, Walt Disney Imagineering, Lionsgate, Herschend Family Entertainment, and Falcon’s Beyond are helping shape the future of theme parks in ways guests will actually feel. That could mean more experiences closer to home, new ways…
