These Star Wars: Galaxy of Adventures Shorts Explore the Fun of Galaxy's Edge

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The Star Wars: Galaxy of Adventures shorts are a brief glimpse into the Star Wars universe that are perfect for kids. The latest stories take place in the Black Spire Outpost on Batuu, the home of Galaxy's Edge.

In "Black Spire Outpost", Chewie's Porg friend explore the town. He wanders into Dok Ondar's Den of Antiquities, dances in Oga's Cantina, finds Vi Moradi, the Rebel spy, and follows his nose to Ronto Roasters before Chewie catches up with him.

In "Millennium Falcon - Smuggler's Run", a group a young rebels become Hondo Ohnaka's flight crew aboard the Millennium Falcon. 

In "Rise of the Resistance", a young rebel joins the Resistance on the adventure of a lifetime. 

Dining At Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Looks Out Of This World

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Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is finally open at Disney World's Hollywood Studios. Throughout  this exciting new land is a very interesting array of foods. I can't wait to try them!

Oga's Cantina
Oga's Cantina is a notorious watering hole for locals, smugglers, bounty hunters, and unwary visitors. DJ R-3X, formerly the droid pilot for Star Tours, provides music and entertainment in this hangout with a ton of specialty drinks for Jedi and Padawans alike.

Bloody Rancor, Outer Rim, Yub Nub, Fuzzy Tauntaun

Here are a few of the adult drinks you can find at Oga's.

In the morning:

• Bloody Rancor - vodka, chile liqueur, spicy Bloody Mary mix, and a rancor bone cookie
• Spiran Caf - Peru Alto Mayo Organic Joffrey's Coffee, Orange Marmalade, Gosling's 151 Rum, Vanilla Whipped Cream, and Citrus Zest

In the afternoon and evening:

• Bespin Fizz - Bacardí Superior Rum, Yuzu Purée, Pomegranate Juice, White Cranberry Juice, and a Cloud Swirl
• The Outer Rim - Patrón Silver Tequila, Cedilla Açaí Liqueur, Lime Juice, Pure Cane Sugar, with Black Salt and Exotic Fruit Purée
• Dagobah Slug Slinger - Herradura Reposado Tequila, Bols Blue Curaçao, Citrus Juices, Ginger, Herbs, and Bitters
• Fuzzy Tauntaun - Cîroc Peach Vodka, Bols Peach Schnapps, Simply Orange with Tangerine, Pure Cane Sugar, and "Buzz Button Tingling" Foam
• T-16 Skyhopper - Tito's Handmade Vodka, Bols Melon Liqueur, Kiwi, and Half and Half
• Jedi Mind Trick - Ketel One Botanical Grapefruit and Rose Vodka, John D. Taylor's Velvet Falernum, Bols Blue Curaçao, White Grape Juice, Lime Juice, and Grapefruit Bitters
• Jet Juice - Maker's Mark Bourbon, Ancho Reyes Chile Liqueur, Cedilla Açaí Liqueur, White Grape Juice, and Lemon Juice
• Yub Nub - Malibu Pineapple Rum, Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, Citrus Juices, and Passion Fruit

Blue Bantha, Hyperdrive (Punch It!), and Jabba Juice

For younglings, and those who prefer non-alcoholic drinks, try these intriguing beverages.

In the morning:

• Blue Bantha - blue milk served chilled and topped with a bantha-inspired vanilla-butter sugar cookie
• Black Spire Brew - Cold Brew Joffrey's Coffee, Honey, Falernum, Passion Fruit, and Citrus
• Moogan Tea - Gold Peak Unsweetened Tea, Chocolate Milk, Vanilla, and Cinnamon
• Tarine Tea - Gold Peak Unsweetened Tea, Peach, Huckleberry, and Mint

In the afternoon and evening:

• Hyperdrive (Punch It!) - Powerade Mountain Berry Blast, white cranberry juice, black cherry purée, and Sprite
• Jabba Juice - Simply Orange with pineapple, kiwi, cantaloupe, and blueberry popping pearls.
• Carbon Freeze - POWERADE Lemon Lime, Wild Strawberry, Blueberry, and Green Apple Popping Pearls
• Blurrgfire - Odwalla Lemonade, Pomegranate Juice, and Habanero-Lime
• Cliff Dweller - Citrus Juices, Coconut, Hibiscus-Grenadine, and Seagram's Ginger Ale

Mustafarian Lava Roll

There are also a few unique snacks available at Oga's Cantina.

In the morning:

• Rising Moons Overnight Oats - Oats, Dragon Fruit, Yogurt, and Seasonal Fruit
• Mustafarian Lava Roll - sweet galactic delight

Batuu Bits

In the afternoon and evening:

• Batuu Bits - Crispy Galaxy Snack Bits with Spiced Chermoula Dip
• Oga's Obsession - Odwalla Lemonade, Cotton Candy Flavor, Blueberry Popping Pearls with a Bursting Dried Fruit Mixture
• Rodian Ration - Tito's Handmade Vodka, Dekuyper Pucker Sour Apple, Green Apple, Sprite, and Boba Balls with a Pop

Reservations are highly recommended for Oga's Cantina.

Docking Bay 7 Food & Cargo
In this working hanger bay, stop by “Tugg’s Grub: A Traveling Diner for Diners Traveling,” a food freighter docked on the roof. Chef Strono "Cookie" Tuggs has created an imaginative menu with ingredients from across the galaxy. Eat in the hanger or the rustic outdoor seating area at this counter service location. The menu here looks quite interesting.

Rising Moons Overnight Oats

In the morning:

• Bright Suns Morning - Three-Cheese Egg Bite, Pork Sausage, Purple Potato Hash, Mini Mustafarian Lava Roll
• Rising Moons Overnight Oats
• Mustafarian Lava Roll
• Moof Juice - Simply Fruit Punch, Simply Orange with Pineapple, Chipotle-Pineapple
• Sour Sarlacc - Minute Maid Limeade with Raspberry and Spicy Mango

Yobshrimp Noodle Salad

In the afternoon and evening:

• Braised Shaak Roast - Beef Pot Roast, Cavatelli Pasta, Wilted Kale, Mushrooms
• Smoked Kaadu Ribs - Sticky Pork Ribs, Blueberry Corn Muffin, Cabbage Slaw
• Yobshrimp Noodle Salad - Chilled Shrimp, Marinated Noodles, Vegetables
• Fried Endorian Tip-Yip - Fried Chicken, Roasted Vegetable Potato Mash, Herb Gravy
• Roasted Endorian Tip-Yip Salad - Marinated Chicken, Mixed Greens, Roasted Seasonal Vegetables, Quinoa, Pumpkin Seeds, Green Curry Ranch
• Felucian Garden Spread - Plant-Based "Kefta", Herb Hummus, Tomato-Cucumber Relish, Pita
• Takodana Quencher - Bacardi Dragon Berry Rum, Blue Curaçao, Simple Orange with Pineapple, Kiwi
• Gold Squadron Lager from Blue Point Brewing Co. - Golden Lager with Lavender and Plum flavors

For the younglings:

• Fried Endorian Tip-Yip - Crispy Chicken, Macaroni and Cheese, and Seasonal Vegetables served with choice of Milk or DASANI Water
• Yobshrimp Noodle Salad - Chilled Shrimp, Noodles, Vegetables, and Sweet Orange Dressing served with choice of Milk or DASANI Water
• A Taste of Takodana - Black Bean Hummus, Edible Soil with Nuts, Chilled Dipping Vegetables, and Multigrain Crisps served with choice of Milk or DASANI Water

Oi-Oi Puff and Batuu-bon

 And finally, for dessert:

• Batuu-bon - Chocolate Cake, White-Chocolate Mousse, Coffee Custard
• Oi-Oi Puff - Raspberry Crème Puff and Passion Fruit Mousse

Blue Milk, Green Milk, and Bubo Wumba Family Farms drink vessels

Milk Stand

The Milk Stand features the legendary Blue Milk and Green Milk. Both are plant-based and available with or without alcohol. And don't forget the souvenir Bubo Wumba Family Farms drink vessel. It comes complete with a carry strap and it lights up!

• Blue Milk - plant-based Dairy blend of Coconut and Rice Milk with alluring fruity characteristics
• Green Milk - plant-based Dairy blend of Coconut and Rice Milk with zippy citrus and tropical characteristics
• Blue Milk Cooler - plant-based Dairy blend of Coconut and Rice Milk with alluring fruity characteristics featuring Bacardi Rum
• Green Milk Cooler - plant-based Dairy blend of Coconut and Rice Milk with zippy Citrus and tropical characteristics featuring Corazon Blanco Tequila

Ronto Morning Wrap

Ronto Roasters

Pitmaster droid 8D-JB roasts Ronto Wraps to perfection at this quick service restaurant. Grab a quick bite to go and a unique beverage at this spot all day long.

In the morning:

• Ronto Morning Wrap - Scrambled Eggs, Grilled Pork Sausage, Shredded Cheddar, and Peppercorn Sauce wrapped in Pita Bread
• Rising Moons Overnight Oats

Ronto Wrap

All day long:

• Ronto Wrap - Roasted Pork, Grilled Pork Sausage, Peppercorn Sauce, and Tangy Slaw wrapped in Pita Bread
• Nuna Turkey Jerky - Spicy
• Nuna Turkey Jerky - Sweet
• Sour Sarlacc
• Tatooine Sunset - Gold Peak Unsweetened Tea, Odwalla® Lemonade with Melon and Blueberry
• Coruscant Cooler - Maker's Mark Bourbon, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, Carpano Antica Sweet Vermouth, Cranberry, Lime Juice
• Trandoshan Ale from Concrete Beach Brewery - 16 oz draft Spiced Wheat Ale

Outpost Mix

Kat Saka’s Kettle
Grain merchant Kat Saka runs this eclectic food stall in the Black Spire Outpost Marketplace. The Outpost Mix is a sweet and savory popcorn unique to Batuu.

Coke with Aurebesh labels.

And don't forget the Coke products in the cool bottles with Aurebesh labels. I think you could spend an absolute fortune trying new foods and beverages in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, but it would sure be fun. I cant wait!

These Souvenirs From A Galaxy Far, Far Away Are Awesome

One of the coolest thing about a visit to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is the souvenirs. The markets of Batuu are filled with delightful items like costumes, clothing, and toys. However, some of my favorite souvenirs are the maps and specialty food containers found throughout the land.

When you walk into Hollywood Studios, be sure to grab a map. The latest map is printed on slightly heavier paper than a typical Disney map. It's also printed with metallic ink. As you open it, the map focuses on the amazing sights that can be found in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.

The second fold has even more information about Star Wars throughout the park as well as a guide to Aurebesh, the language of the Star Wars universe. The map then shows all of the rides. attractions, and dining at Hollywood Studios like a regular park map. It's a very cool and free collectible.

As you head from the main park into Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, pick up a Traveler's Guide from a cast member. The guide is printed on heavy paper in flat ink, unlike any map I've seen at Disney. It's smaller than a regular map and has information about Batuu on one side and a map and a Galactic Guide to Star Wars throughout Hollywood Studios on the other.

It also has a guide to Aurebesh and every section is labeled in English and Aurebesh. The Traveler's Guide is another fun freebie.

One of my favorite souvenirs is the Batuuan Spira. The heavy, metal coin is actually a Disney Gift Card. When you first load the card, you have to add a minimum of $100. The Spira is labeled in Aurebesh. It says "Spira" and "BSO" short for Black Spire Outpost. The Spira can then be used anywhere Disney Gift Cards are accepted. It's a fun way to pay for food and collectibles throughout Batuu. And when it's empty, it's a fun souvenir of your trip off world. The Batuuan Spira is available at the Droid Depot. If you walk around to the back of the shop, you can enter and purchase your Spira without waiting with the Droid makers.

If food related souvenirs are more your speed, there's no shortage of those either. The smallest, and least expensive, is the round, thermal detonator Coke products. You can buy Coke, Diet Coke, or Sprite. The outer lid of these bottles is removable, but it's difficult to open or close the bottle without it. They aren't cheap at $6 each, but they are pretty cool.

Perhaps you prefer a larger collectible drink, and one you can only find on Batuu. If so, why not order a Bubo Wamba Family Farms Light-Up Sipper from the Milk Stand. It comes filled with either Blue Milk (my favorite) or Green Milk (Bean's favorite). The plant based drinks defy explanation regarding flavor, but they are surprisingly good. The sipper is pretty cool, with a Bantha design on one side and a Thala-siren on the other. It has a switch to turn on the light-up function on the bottom, and a carry strap (I always recommend unclipping the strap release, tying the strap in a half knot, and reclipping the strap. Trust me, you'll  be glad you did when you avoid dropping it unexpectedly.) The Sipper is a little pricey at $24.99, but it comes with a good amount of "milk."

Finally, if specialty Disney Popcorn Buckets are something you just can't resist, Batuu has got you covered.  At Kat Saka's Kettle, you'll find a MSE-6 Repair Droid, or mouse droid, filled with the special Outpost Mix popcorn. The top of the droid as a lid that opens to accept a bag of popcorn. The wheel turn and it has a carry strap. The Droid popcorn bucket is $19.99. The popcorn is an intriguing mix of sweet and spicy that I quite enjoyed.

So, with a wealth of souvenirs to choose from, which ones will you bring home?

What to Expect When Disney World Reopens

When Disney World reopens the Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom on July 11 and EPCOT and Hollywood Studios on July 15, things will look a little different. From reservations to get into the parks on a specific day, to no Fast Passes, to guests and Cast Members wearing masks, it will definitely be a new experience.

Before you go, make sure to book a reservation through Disney's Park Pass System. Reservations can be made beginning June 22 for resort guests, June 26 for Annual Passholders, and June 28 for existing ticket holders. All guests must have a Park Pass and ticket to enter the Parks and can only select one park per day, no park hopping. All guests may be subject to a touchless temperature check and must wear a mask to enter the Parks.

Once you enter the Parks, most attractions will be available including:

• Magic Kingdom - Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, Space Mountain, and Pirates of the Caribbean
• Animal Kingdom - Kilimanjaro Safari, Expedition Everest, and Avatar Flight of Passage
• EPCOT - Spaceship Earth (the refurbishment has been delayed), Soarin' Around the World, Frozen Ever After, and Test Track 
• Hollywood Studios - Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance, Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway

There will be characters in the Parks, although Meet and Greets have been suspended for the time being. Some characters can be seen in surprise parades while others might pop up in unexpected locations. Here are a few ways the characters will appear:

• Magic Kingdom - cavalcades down the parade route, perhaps a captive Captain Jack Sparrow in the Pirates of the Caribbean queue (I've seen Cap'n Jack in the queue before and it's hilarious!)
• Animal Kingdom - characters sailing the waterways 
• EPCOT - processions along the World Showcase promenade, Queen Anna and Elsa may cross your path in the World Showcase
• Hollywood Studios - motorcades on Hollywood Boulevard, Resistance members may be hiding from the First Order in Black Spire Outpost

Several music groups will also be returning, such as Mariachi Cobre and JAMMitors at EPCOT and the Main Street Philharmonic at Magic Kingdom.

While it will be different, I can't wait to return to Walt Disney World this summer!

Cliff Dweller Recipe From Oga's Cantina

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Can you believe it has been a year since Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge opened in Hollywood Studios? I was lucky enough to be there opening weekend and I loved every minute! The atmosphere is incredible with amazing things to see around every corner. And the food and drink options are fascinating.

My favorite place to hang out and get a fun drink is Oga's Cantina. This lively spot in the middle of Black Spire Outpost has exotic beverages from across the galaxy that are served in unique vessels. One of the cutest is the Cliff Dweller, a tropical non-alcoholic delight served in a souvenir porg mug. And now, you can replicate this intriguing concoction at home.

Cliff Dweller

3 oz orange juice
3 oz pineapple juice
1 oz lime juice
1/2 oz hibiscus grenadine
1 oz cream of coconut
1 oz ginger ale

Combine orange, pineapple, and lime juices, grenadine, and cream of coconut in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well and pour over fresh ice in a tall glass. Top with ginger ale.

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!

Hondo Ohnaka

I really enjoy the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Hollywood Studios. It's so fun to fly the Millennium Falcon on a dangerous mission to liberate coaxium from the First Order. The smuggling operations are run by a rather familiar face from the Star Wars animated series, Hondo Ohnaka.

Hondo first appeared, causing more than a bit of trouble for Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka Tano, in Star Wars: The Clone Wars. After a few episodes, the Weequay pirate really starts to grow on you, so when he popped up again in Star Wars Rebels, it was unexpectedly delightful. After many disreputable adventures, he opened Ohnaka Transport Solutions in Black Spire Outpost on Batuu, "borrowing" the Millennium Falcon for a smuggling run or two.