Star Wars, a continuing tradition

For as long as I can remember, I've had this annual tradition regarding the Star Wars movies. I would go visit my Grandma and watch all three films back to back. I've always loved these movies. One year, Grandma's TV died while I was watching Star Wars: A New Hope. All it would do was play the sound, with no picture. Grandma knew that I loved watching these films every summer, so she and Grandpa went to the store and picked up a new TV. (My Grandma is wonderful like that!) This was an amazing thing to me and made quite an impression.One year, we played the Star Wars album for our Fourth of July party. It was so loud that you couldn't go in the house, but it was awesome.

When the films returned to the theaters, with some new special effects, I drove 30 miles just to see them in a theater with proper surround sound and I have to say, it was awesome. When the first of the new movies came out, I was working at a book, music, and video store. We had a costume contest and three of the employees dressed up to judge the contest, myself included. I hadn't even seen the movie yet, so I found a paper doll book and watched all of the commercials to try and recreate Amidala's dress from the end of the movie. (Yes, the white one with the tall collar.) It was awesome, if I do say so myself. I was so excited to see the Phantom Menace and was already looking forward to the next two films. They released kids meal toys at three different restaurants, for a ridiculous total number of toys. I collected most of them I'm sad to say. I purchased the rerelease of 4, 5, and 6 on VHS as soon as they came out. It wasn't too many years before I replaced them with DVDs and purchased 1, 2, and 3 as well. I love these films.

When they offered more kids meal toys a few years ago, I not only collected them for myself, but I got three-year-old Bean addicted to them as well. She loved her little Jawa with the light-up eyes! They have created new sets nearly every year, and my niece and I love them. She is a huge fan of Star Tours at Disney World, which I adore, because we can ride it over and over and still love it. We can't wait to test out the remagiced ride! I recently got her to watch A New Hope. She wasn't too sure what to think at first, but once she realized what it was, she loved it too.

Well, it's summer again, so it was time to haul out my films and start the marathon. I watched A New Hope yesterday and The Empire Strikes Back today. I plan to watch Return of the Jedi tomorrow and then will start on the first three. I may end up watching the entire series in order again, who knows.

Watching the Star Wars films is quite possibly my favorite summer tradition!

How To Watch The Star Wars Saga In Timeline Order

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Watching all of the various series and movies in the Star Wars Saga has become increasingly complicated over the years. Seasons of a series end up taking place in and around the movies and other series, and even worse, several seem to run concurrently. This is the best order I've discovered for watching it all... so long as you have 170 hours or so to devote to the tales of a galaxy far, far away.

1. Tales of the Jedi - Episode 2 "Justice" ✨️
2. Tales of the Underworld - Episode 4 "The Good Life" ✨️
3. Tales of the Jedi - Episode 3 "Choices" ✨️
4. Tales of the Underworld - Episodes 5-6 ✨️
5. Tales of the Jedi - Episode 1 "Life and Death" ✨️
6. The Phantom Menace 🎞
7. Tales of the Jedi - Episode 4 "The Sith Lord" ✨️
8. Attack of the Clones 🎞
9. Tales of the Empire - Episode 1 "The Path of Fear" ✨️
10. The Clone Wars ⭐️
11. The Clone Wars - Seasons 1-6 ✨️
12. The Clone Wars - Season 7 Episodes 1-10 ✨️
13. The Revenge of the Sith 🎞
14. The Clone Wars - Season 7 Episode 11 ✨️
15. Tales of the Jedi - Episode 5 "Practice Makes Perfect" ✨️
16. The Clone Wars - Season 7 Episode 12 ✨️
17. Tales of the Empire - Episode 4 "Devoted" ✨️
18. Tales of the Jedi - Episode 6 "Resolve" ✨️
19. Tales of the Empire - Episode 5 "Realization" ✨️
20. Tales of the Underworld - Episodes 1-3 ✨️
21. The Bad Batch - Seasons 1-3 ✨️
22. Maul - Shadow Lord - Season 1 ✨️
23. Solo: A Star Wars Story 🎞
24. Obi-Wan Kenobi 🎬
25. Andor - Season 1 🎬
26. Tales of the Empire - Episode 2 "Path of Anger" ✨️
27. Tales of the Empire - Episode 6 "The Way Out" ✨️
28. Star Wars Rebels - Seasons 1-4 ✨️
29. Andor - Season 2 🎬
30. Rogue One 🎞
31. A New Hope 🎞
32. The Empire Strikes Back 🎞
33. Return of the Jedi 🎞
34. Tales of the Empire - Episode 3 "The Path of Hate" ✨️
35. Skeleton Crew - Season 1 🎬
36. The Mandalorian - Season 1 & 2 🎬
37. The Book of Fett 🎬
38. The Mandalorian - Season 3 🎬
39. Ahsoka - Season 1 & 2 🎬
40. Star Wars Resistance - Season 1 Episodes 1-17 ✨️
41. The Force Awakens 🎞
42. Star Wars Resistance - Season 1 Episodes 18-21 ✨️
43. The Last Jedi 🎞
44. Star Wars Resistance - Season 2 ✨️
45. The Rise of Skywalker 🎞

⭐️ - Animated Movie

✨️ - Animated Series

🎞 - Live-Action Movie

🎬 - Live-Action Series

Mythbusters Star Wars Special

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My family are huge fans of Mythbusters, which is now in it's 10th season on the Discovery Channel. In fact, it's one of Bean's favorite shows. She loves seeing them test new myths, especially when they are ones she is already fond of, such as the Pirates of the Caribbean myths. Last night, they decided to tackle a new film franchise: Star Wars.

The crazy gang of busters decided to take on three iconic Star Wars myths. First up was a myth from Episode IV: A New Hope. Jamie and Adam tested the feasibility of Luke and Leia being able to swing from one platform to another, while being chased by Stormtroopers, with only a grappling hook attached to a utility belt to save them.

The second myth was from Episode VI: The Return of the Jedi. Tori, Grant and Kari tested how successful the Ewok's log-swing mechanism would really be against an AT-ST. And the final myth was my favorite. This myth, from Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, tests whether Han Solo made the right choice when he slashed open the Tauntaun on Hoth and shoved Luke inside. Was this really the best way to save him? I love the Tauntaun that Adam created. It was hilarious!

This really was one of the best Mythbuster episodes to date. It mixed two of my favorite things: Star Wars and Mythbusting, to great effect. Mythbusters - Star Wars: Revenge of the Myth will replay on the Discovery Channel this coming Saturday 1/11 at 10 PM Eastern time. Be sure not to miss it!

For even more Mythbusters Star Wars fun, check out this video from the aftershow.

Star Wars Little Golden Books

I adore Little Golden Books! I love the retro pictures and classic stories. My favorites feature characters from Disney, Marvel, or Star Wars and are perfect for introducing young kids to these stories.

The latest Star Wars Little Golden Books will be released in July, and they look adorable! The four books include: I am a Hero, Heroes and Villains Collection, The Big Golden Book of Starships, Speeders and Space Stations, and The Big Golden Book of Aliens, Creatures, and Beasts. 

I am a Hero includes scenes from Rogue One, A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, and The Force Awakens. The book features brave heroes from the saga, such as Luke, Leia, Han, Chewbacca, Finn, Rey, and Poe.

The Heroes and Villains Little Golden Book Collection features six previously released I am a... stories and the new I am a Hero, all in one hardcover volume. The six other titles are: I am a Jedi, I am a Droid, I am a Pilot, I am a Princess, I am a Sith,  and I am a Stormtrooper. 

The Big Golden Book of Starships, Speeders, and Space Stations is packed with stories about the incredible vehicles of the Star Wars Universe: from A-wings to X-wings and Death Stars to Star Destroyers.

The Big Golden Book of Aliens, Creatures, and Beasts contains stories about amazing Star Wars aliens, from banthas and wampas to Ewoks and Wookies.

Star Wars: A New Hope Main Theme

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The music that John Williams composed for Star Wars is iconic. It is instantly recognizable and always makes me feel happy and nostalgic. This recording of the Main Theme from Star Wars: A New Hope was performed by the Vienna Philharmonic, with John Williams conducting, in 2020.

Star Wars Products Coming to Disney Parks

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Disney has created some fantastic Star Wars inspired products in recent years. This fall, they have even more incredible merchandise.

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First up is an Imperial Comlink Bluetooth Communicator. It looks just like the one Luke Skywalker used to call C-3PO from trash compactor in Star Wars: A New Hope. It can be used to take calls and play music when connected a smart phone. It's rechargeable and comes with a belt clip. I love it and can't wait see it in person.

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Starting in mid-December, you can find a remote controlled Mouse Droid. The Droid, whichmakes sounds and includes rechargeable batteries, looks like the one Chewbacca roars at On Death Star.

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A second set of Ewok plush will be available from Disney Parks online store this fall. The set of six characters includes another Wicket, Tokkat, Latara, Widdle, Shodu, Winds. A basket of Ewoks will also include an additional character, Kaink. These new Ewoks will be available individually at Disney Parks in December.

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Finally, the Starspeeder 1000 viewer will be available again. The set, which has been updated with a new destination disk featuring Jakku from The Force Awakens, plays dialogue from the Star Tours - The Adventure Continues ride.

The Final Season of Andor Looks Intense

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A new trailer has arrived for season 2 of the Star Wars series Andor and it looks intense. Cassian Andor has now joined the Rebellion and they are up against incredible odds. 

Here's the official synopsis from Lucasfilm:

While Season 1 followed Cassian’s reluctant journey from cynical nobody to revolutionary volunteer, the long-awaited conclusion in Andor Season 2 will see the characters and their relationships intensify as the horizon of war draws near and Cassian becomes a key player in the Rebel Alliance. Everyone will be tested and, as the stakes rise, the betrayals, sacrifices and conflicting agendas will become profound. 

Rife with political intrigue, danger, tension, and high stakes, the thrill is a prequel to "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story", which portrayed a heroic band of rebels who steal the plans to the Empire’s weapon of mass destruction — the Death Star — setting the stage for the events of the original 1977 film, "Star Wars: A New Hope". Andor sets the clock back five years from the events of Rogue One to tell the story of the film’s hero, Cassian Andor, and his transformation into a rebel hero on his way to an epic destiny. 

Andor Season 2 stars Diego Luna (Cassian Andor), Stellan Skarsgård (Luthen Rael), Genevieve O’Reilly (Senator Mon Mothma), Denise Gough (Dedra Meero), Kyle Soller (Syril Karn), Adria Arjona (Bix Caleen), Faye Marsay (Vel Sartha) , Varada Sethu (Cinta Kaz), Elizabeth Dulau (Kleya Marki), Alan Tudyk (K-2SO), with Ben Mendelsohn (Director Orson Krennic), and Forest Whitaker (Saw Gerrera).

Season 2 of Andor arrives on DisneyPlus on April 22nd. New episodes will debut each Tuesday.

Star Tours

Well, its that time of year again... Star Wars Weekends. Every year, I say I'll go, but I never seem to make it. This year guests will have a chance to ride one of the last trips to Endor on Star Tours. The ride is scheduled to close July 27 at Disneyland and September 8 at Disney World. They are going to be "reimagining" the ride with a new 3-D experience taking guests to familiar places in the Star Wars universe. They're also hosting a special "Last tour to Endor" party on August 14 during "Star Wars Celebration V" at Disney World. As this is one of Bean's favorite rides, I am rather sad to see it change. Sometimes I think Disney gets carried away trying to keep up with the latest and greatest. However, if it lives up to the promise and becomes an immersive 3-D trip through the universe of Star Wars, it may be alright. I just hope they don't totally change the outside of the ride as well. I love the Ewok village and AT-AT that shoots water from it's guns. Also, every year when we go, we take a picture of Bean on the speeder parked outside. It's a fun way of seeing how much she's grown. Here's hoping that the new ride is as much fun as the current one!

Andor Season 2

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The first trailer for season two of the Star Wars series Andor has arrived and it looks just as action-packed and thrilling as the first season. This time around, Cassian Andor is ready to rebel.

Here's the official synopsis from Lucasfilm: 

While Season 1 followed Cassian’s reluctant journey from cynical nobody to revolutionary volunteer, the long-awaited conclusion in Andor Season 2 will see the characters and their relationships intensify as the horizon of war draws near and Cassian becomes a key player in the Rebel Alliance. Everyone will be tested and, as the stakes rise, the betrayals, sacrifices and conflicting agendas will become profound. 

Rife with political intrigue, danger, tension, and high stakes, the thrill is a prequel to "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story", which portrayed a heroic band of rebels who steal the plans to the Empire’s weapon of mass destruction — the Death Star — setting the stage for the events of the original 1977 film, "Star Wars: A New Hope". Andor sets the clock back five years from the events of Rogue One to tell the story of the film’s hero, Cassian Andor, and his transformation into a rebel hero on his way to an epic destiny. 

Andor Season 2 stars Diego Luna (Cassian Andor), Stellan Skarsgård (Luthen Rael), Genevieve O’Reilly (Senator Mon Mothma), Denise Gough (Dedra Meero), Kyle Soller (Syril Karn), Adria Arjona (Bix Caleen), Faye Marsay (Vel Sartha) , Varada Sethu (Cinta Kaz), Elizabeth Dulau (Kleya Marki), Alan Tudyk (K-2SO), with Ben Mendelsohn (Director Orson Krennic), and Forest Whitaker (Saw Gerrera).

The first three episodes of Andor Season 2 arrive on DisneyPlus on April 22nd. Three new episodes will debut each Tuesday for a total of 12.

Andor - Do Or Die

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The final season of the Star Wars series Andor is nearly here. Now that Cassian Andor has joined the Rebellion, he will be tested and transformed into the hero he never wanted to be.

Here's the official synopsis from Lucasfilm:

While Season 1 followed Cassian’s reluctant journey from cynical nobody to revolutionary volunteer, the long-awaited conclusion in Andor Season 2 will see the characters and their relationships intensify as the horizon of war draws near and Cassian becomes a key player in the Rebel Alliance. Everyone will be tested and, as the stakes rise, the betrayals, sacrifices and conflicting agendas will become profound. 

Rife with political intrigue, danger, tension, and high stakes, the thrill is a prequel to "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story", which portrayed a heroic band of rebels who steal the plans to the Empire’s weapon of mass destruction — the Death Star — setting the stage for the events of the original 1977 film, "Star Wars: A New Hope". Andor sets the clock back five years from the events of Rogue One to tell the story of the film’s hero, Cassian Andor, and his transformation into a rebel hero on his way to an epic destiny. 

Andor Season 2 stars Diego Luna (Cassian Andor), Stellan Skarsgård (Luthen Rael), Genevieve O’Reilly (Senator Mon Mothma), Denise Gough (Dedra Meero), Kyle Soller (Syril Karn), Adria Arjona (Bix Caleen), Faye Marsay (Vel Sartha) , Varada Sethu (Cinta Kaz), Elizabeth Dulau (Kleya Marki), Alan Tudyk (K-2SO), with Ben Mendelsohn (Director Orson Krennic), and Forest Whitaker (Saw Gerrera).

The first three episodes of Andor arrives on DisneyPlus on April 22nd.

Three new episodes will debut each Tuesday for a total of 12.

Rogue One Teaser Trailer

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A teaser trailer for Rogue One: A Star Wars Story appeared on Good Morning America this week. The film, which tells the story of a small Rebel group whose mission is to steal the Death Star plans, takes place shortly before episode IV: A New Hope. Felicity Jones stars in the film as Jyn Erso. She's described as "reckless, aggressive, and undisiplined." But, as she says in the trailer, "This is a rebellion, isn't it? I rebel."

Disney and Lucasfilm intend to release additional Star Wars films every year for the next five years. Episode VIII will debut in December 2017, and a young Han Solo film should arrive sometime in 2018.

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story arrives in theaters on December 16.

Rogue One on Blu-ray

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Rogue One: A Star Wars Story will arrive on Blu-Ray and DVD tomorrow, April 4. The discs include several bonus features that take you deeper into the world of Rogue One.

Bonus Features:

• A Rogue Idea - how John Knoll came up with the concept, and how it will launch the stand-alone films
• Jyn: The Rebel - Get to know the defiant, resourceful survivor and how Felicity Jones brought her to life
• Cassian: The Spy -  Diego Luna talks about his complex, driven character, who becomes a hero
• K-2SO: The Droid - Flow the development of the reprogrammed Imperial droid, from initial pitch to Alan Tudyk's performance
• Baze & Chirrut: Guardians of the Whills - Delve into the relationship between two very different characters with Jiang Wendy and Donnie Yen
• Bodhi & Saw: The Pilot & The Revolutionary - Forest Whitaker and Riz Ahmed discuss the broken Rebel leader and the Imperial pilot who's defects
• The Empire - Meet a new Imperial adversary, as well as an old foe
• Visions of Hope: The Looking of "Rogue One" - The filmmakers describe how they developed a new look for the film, yet still fit within the world of the original trilogy
• The Princess & the Governor - A look at how a young Princess and one of her most memorable foes form "A New Hope" were brought back to the screen
• Epilogue: The Story Continues - Filmmakers and cast celebrate the premiere and look ahead to the stories yet to be told
• Rogue Connections - Easter eggs and hidden facts throughout the film that connect to the Star Wars universe

Obi-Wan Kenobi Looks Fantastic

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I am so looking forward to the latest Star Wars story. So much must have happened in the years between the Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope. It will be interesting to see how it all ties together. 

Here's the official synopsis from Lucasfilm:

The story begins 10 years after the dramatic events of “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith” where Obi-Wan Kenobi faced his greatest defeat—the downfall and corruption of his best friend and Jedi apprentice, Anakin Skywalker, who turned to the dark side as evil Sith Lord Darth Vader. 

The series stars Ewan McGregor, reprising his role as the iconic Jedi Master, and also marks the return of Hayden Christensen in the role of Darth Vader. Joining the cast are Moses Ingram, Joel Edgerton, Bonnie Piesse, Kumail Nanjiani, Indira Varma, Rupert Friend, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Sung Kang, Simone Kessell and Benny Safdie.

Obi-Wan Kenobi arrives on DisneyPlus on May 25.

The Perfect Medal for a Star Wars Fan

While browsing through the Star Wars Galactic Outpost in Disney Springs, I came across the perfect over-the-top gift for the Star Wars Fan. They have replica medals from Yavin IV. These are the same style of medals that Princess Leia presented to Luke Skywalker and Han Solo at the end of the first film, A New Hope. While I don't know what you'd do with such an item, it would make an awesome conversation piece. And all for the low price of $60. I know it's a bit much, but it could be fun.

Oga's Cantina Is Amazing!

Oga's Cantina has great atmosphere.

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is an amazing land to experience. Everywhere you look, it's like you're actually a visitor to the Black Spire Outpost on the planet of Batuu.

Oga's Cantina

There are several fascinating food and beverage items at the various dining locations throughout the land, but for the best atmosphere, you've got to stop by Oga's Cantina.

Seating is in niches around the edge of the room.

Oga's Cantina is very reminiscent of the Mos Eisley Cantina in Star Wars: A New Hope. The bar is standing room only and there are a few tables around the edge of the room.

DJ R-3X

A droid, DJ R-3X, provides the music and entertainment, but the entire room is filled with little touches that make you feel like you're someplace rather alien. Even the ceiling is fascinating to look at.

Don't forget to look up.

When we were at Oga's, it was by reservation only. There's a limit of two drinks per guest, and the few food items count as a drink. Also, they enforce a time limit of 45 minutes per party and you have to stay in your assigned section of the bar, no wandering around. Honestly, it's so crowded, you wouldn't want to do much wandering.

Moogan Tea and Tarine Tea

We tried three of the drinks and one dessert. The Moogan Tea is unsweet tea, chocolate milk, whipped cream, and cinnamon toast crunch on top. It is surprisingly good, rather like an iced chai. The Tarine Tea is unsweet tea with peach, huckleberry, and mint. It is very refreshing.

Our third drink is called a Carbon Freeze. It comes in a special glass that has dry ice trapped in the bottom. It's made up of lemon lime powerade with strawberry, blueberry, and green apple popping pearls. The dry ice makes the pearls dance in the drink. The drink is somewhat sweet but the popping pearls are fairly tart. It isn't my favorite drink, but it is fun to watch.

Oga's Obsession

Finally, we tried the Oga's Obsession. Oga's Obsession is a delightful concoction. It's a lemonade and cotton candy flavored gelatin with blueberry popping pearls suspended throughout, topped with cotton candy, dried strawberries and blueberries, and popping candy. It is so good!

Oga's Cantina is a very fun and interesting place to have a few drinks. I would highly recommend making a reservation for your next trip to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. I know I will!

Star Wars Treats at Disneyland

Disneyland recently opened its new Star Wars: Seasons of the Force. Along with galleries for both the Light and Dark Sides and the Space Mountain revamp Hyperspace Mountain, they've added a few new treats and collectible treat containers.

I especially like the Tie Fighter popcorn bucket. It's huge and yet totally awesome.

The other collectible is a BB-8 sipper cup. I really hope they show up in Disney World when the new Star Wars attractions open this December! I totally need them for my ridiculous collection! Photos courtesy of Disney

Disney World Trip

I just got back from another trip to Disney World. I had a chance to visit all four parks and discovered a lot of new things to share with you. I finally had a chance to eat at Be Our Guest. The food was pretty good, but it has a few odd quirks which I'll be sharing with you soon. I also had a chance to try the new Harambe Market in Animal Kingdom. I really enjoyed the food, as well as the atmosphere. It's a wonderful new addition to the rather limited dining options at Animal Kingdom, especially with Flame Tree Barbecue closed for refurbishment. Finally, I ate at the Rebel Hangar Lounge. I loved the atmosphere! The food was surprisingly ample for small plates, and the number of characters we saw was astounding, especially considering we were there during the week and not over Star Wars Weekends.

I learned a bit more about the best way to use your magic bands and the my Disney experience app. I had the chance to see a preview of Inside Out, and made another trip through the Emotions Garden, which remains after the Flower and Garden Festival is gone for the year. I went to the Frozen Sing Along, which Bean and I enjoyed immensely. It really is a fantastic experience to sing Frozen songs with a few hundred of your fellow Disney fans. We only stayed once to watch fireworks. On Sunday night, we saw the Symphony in the Stars Fireworks, the finale to each night of Star Wars Weekends. They were beautiful and incredible, and I loved the way they were set to John Williams' music.

Unfortunately, I also paid a visit to Downtown Disney. What a mess! They've finished one parking garage, however, all of the other parking lots are torn up, as well as the road to the parking garage. We had to park behind the gas station in the former employee parking and get shuttled over in a van. Once there, I noticed that the changes from Downtown Disney to Disney Springs are moving along quite quickly. There is a lot of construction going on, but a lot of new shops as well. Bean and I especially enjoyed the new Super Hero Headquarters. It's filled with Agents of Shield, Avengers, and Guardians of the Galaxy merchandise. (Surprisingly, especially with regard to the restrictions on how Disney can use their Marvel characters, Youse Guys Moychindice in Hollywood Studios is now an Avengers store too. I was quite surprised to see so much Marvel merchandise inside the parks, but I hope this means we might see the characters there someday soon as well.)

Speaking of merchandise, the Character Warehouse at the Prime Outlet Mall in Orlando is preparing to remodel the store. As a result, everything was 50 percent off the lowest price. There were some fantastic deals. Hats and ears for $6.50 or less, pins for $2, scarves were under $10, and much more. However, I discovered my favorite deal at the register: Limited Edition Frozen Olaf Christmas Magic Bands for $8.50 each. You could only purchase two per person, but it was a fantastic deal. And they're so cute that I couldn't resist.

In all, we had a great trip. I look forward to sharing everything with you in greater detail in the coming weeks.

Dok Ondar's Den of Antiquities Is Fascinating

One of the most alien shops in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is Dok Ondar's Den of Antiquities. The shop is decorated as though it was really a collection of antiques collected across the galaxy. There's so much to look at! Just outside the shop, you'll notice a few statues, including one of a Jedi master originally seen outside the Jedi Temple on Coruscant.

As you enter the shop, you'll see an ancient Jedi battle scene, formerly seen hanging on a wall in Palpatine's office.

There are intriguing creatures everywhere you look in Dok Ondar's. One wall in features an interesting collection of alien taxidermy, including a Tauntaun head from Hoth. A Nexu, like the one that attacked Padme in the Geonosian arena, is another of the mounted heads. There are also several weapons, like a Gamorrean axe.

Have you ever wondered what a Sarlacc looks like beneath the surface? Well here's your chance to see the creature from Tatooine in all its glory.

This adorable critter is called an Ollopom. It is found in the Gungan Swamps on Naboo, where it is often mistaken for a plant.

This tank contains a young Dianoga, the same species as the creature that attacked Luke Skywalker in the trash compactor.

Everywhere you look, you'll see both familiar and exotic collectibles. There are weapons and helmets from Stormtroopers, Imperial Guards, and one that looks like Leia's Boushh disguise.

And finally, you can see Dok Ondar himself. The Ithorian collector keeps watch over his shop from a cage near the counter. In addition to all of the amazing references to 40 years of Star Wars films, Dok Ondar's Den of Antiquities does have items for sale, though they may cause a bit of sticker shock. The holocrons, both Jedi and Sith, are really cool, but cost $50. There are Jedi robes and accessories, Sith costumes, and even a white Leia dress from A New Hope. There's so much to look at that I can't wait to stop in again.

Star Wars Rebels Season 4

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Well, it had to happen eventually. It looks like Star Wars Rebels will end next year at the end of Season 4. I've loved watching this show, which takes place between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope. I'll be sad to see it go.

The Croods: A New Age Trailer and Poster Are Hilarious

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The Croods are coming back to theaters for another prehistoric adventure. They survived the end of their world in the first movie, now they're on the lookout for a new home. And it turns out, they're not alone.

Here's the official synopsis from DreamWorks:

The Croods have survived their fair share of dangers and disasters, from fanged prehistoric beasts to surviving the end of the world, but now they will face their biggest challenge of all: another family.

The Croods need a new place to live. So, the first prehistoric family sets off into the world in search of a safer place to call home. When they discover an idyllic walled-in paradise that meets all their needs, they think their problems are solved … except for one thing. Another family already lives there: the Bettermans.

The Bettermans (emphasis on the “better”)—with their elaborate tree house, amazing inventions and irrigated acres of fresh produce—are a couple of steps above the Croods on the evolutionary ladder. When they take the Croods in as the world’s first houseguests, it isn’t long before tensions escalate between the cave family and the modern family.

Just when all seems lost, a new threat will propel both families on an epic adventure outside the safety of the wall, one that will force them to embrace their differences, draw strength from each other and forge a future together.

The Croods: A New Age features the voice talent of returning stars Nicolas Cage as Grug Crood, Catherine Keener as Ugga Crood, Emma Stone as their daughter, Eep; Ryan Reynolds as Eep’s boyfriend, Guy; Clark Duke (Hot Tub Time Machine) as Thunk and Cloris Leachman as Gran. They’re joined by new stars Peter Dinklage (HBO’s Game of Thrones) as Phil Betterman, Leslie Mann (Blockers) as Hope Betterman, and Kelly Marie Tran (Star Wars: Episode VIII-The Last Jedi) as their daughter, Dawn. 

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The Croods: A New Age arrives in theaters on November 25, 2020.