Got $375 Laying Around? THAT is How Much Disney World’s New Item Will Cost You!

Heard any good Star Wars news lately? 😂

Lightsabers at Dok Ondar’s Den of Antiquities

We laugh because for the past few days we’ve been in Star Wars Hotel land, getting ready to share our experiences with you. Today we got to reveal all kinds of details about the experience, including reviews of the food we ate, a look at the merchandise you can buy onboard, what the fireworks looked like, and more. But there’s some more news to report from Batuu (a.k.a. Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios). Specifically, today we found a NEW Star Wars item that is SO fancy, you’ll have to buy it before you’re allowed to even hold it!

If you’ve been to Galaxy’s Edge, you’ve likely seen the lightsaber hilts in the display case at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities. Today, a special and expensive lightsaber hilt caught our eye!

What’s the hilt at the top?

Upon further inspection, we saw that it’s the Jedi Temple Guard Hilt! This lightsaber is SPECIAL. How special you ask? Well, for starters, we couldn’t just walk into Dok-Ondar’s to check it out. In order to even see it, we had to join a virtual waitlist. At the time, there were 113 parties ahead of us!

In the Virtual Queue

After some time waiting, we were called back and were finally able to see it. According to a Cast Member we spoke to, only 1,000 of these lightsabers were sent to Disney World, 1,000 were sent to Disneyland, and 1,000 were sent to be sold on shopDisney. Only 3,000 were made in total — a.k.a. very limited! And when we asked if we could hold that lightsaber hilt to take pictures of it or just have the Cast Member hold it for us, they told us that wasn’t allowed! 

Because it is such a limited edition item (and is PRICEY! More on that in a second) the Cast Members wouldn’t let us hold it and they wouldn’t take it out of the case! Talk about some fanciness!

Jedi Temple Guard Hilt

We did, however, get to see the box the hilt comes in, although the Cast Member wasn’t allowed to open the box to show us how it was arranged inside. TALK ABOUT SOME EXCLUSIVE! We even asked if it came in several different pieces, but couldn’t get an answer because the Cast Member wasn’t allowed to open it.

Fancy box

So this is a REALLY fancy lightsaber, and its price certainly suggests that — it costs $375! That’s some serious space dough. As you may know, these hilts are considered collectibles for Star Wars fans. But would you pay $375 for something you can only look at through a glass display case before buying? Tell us in the comments!

We’ll continue to keep an eye on all the new merchandise that pops up at Disney World, so stay tuned for more!

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Magnolia Terrace Sign Erected Ahead of EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival

The archway sign for Magnolia Terrace has been erected at The American Adventure in EPCOT ahead of the 2022 EPCOT International Flower & Garden Festival.

Magnolia Terrace is one of the festival’s many outdoor kitchens.

The poles of the archway are topped with cutout designs of magnolias.

The sign reads “Welcome to Magnolia Terrace.”

At Magnolia Terrace, guests will “Get a taste of the bayou as you savor classic comfort food of the American Gulf Coast.”

Read our 2021 review of Magnolia Terrace and stay tuned for this year’s review.

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Marvel Releases Trailer for Upcoming “Destiny of X” Comic Event

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Abby Hernandez and the Cast of Lifetime’s “Girl in the Shed” Share the Important Message of the Film Adaptation

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The First Episode of the “Discover Universal” Podcasts Takes An In-Depth Look at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

Fans of the Universal Orlando Resort can now get an in-depth and closer look at the history of Universal’s Islands of Adventure and a slew of trivia and tidbits about the park in the first episode of the official Discover Universal podcast. What’s Happening: The first episode of the official podcast from the Universal Orlando […]

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What’s New at Disneyland Resort: Minnie Ears, a Park-Inspired Mug, and More

So West Coast readers (and those planning to visit the Happiest Place on Earth soon), is everyone happy that Disneyland parking trams have finally returned?!

Dumbo at Disneyland

We bet the answer to that is mostly “yes” because the walk from the parking lot to the Disneyland Resort area can be a lengthy one. That aside, there’s a lot of other new stuff to report on from Disneyland, so let’s get to some updates!

Disneyland Food Updates

Troubadour Tavern

We got to try out the Caramelized Apple-filled Hand Pie that is available for the Celebrate Soulfully event at Disneyland.

Caramelized Apple-filled Hand Pie

It was delicious with a gooey apple pie filling!

Learn More About Disneyland’s Celebrate Soulfully Event by Clicking HERE

Disney California Adventure Merchandise Updates

Backlot Shop

Marvel Comics fans might just fall in love with this Comic Book Covers Phone Case.

Comic Book covers!

Grab it now for $29.99.

Here’s How Select AAA Members Can Save BIG on Disneyland Tickets for a Limited Time!

Elias & Co.

Is Black and Gold THE color combo at Disney Parks right now?! It might just be thanks to these gorgeous Black and Gold Minnie Ears priced at $29.99.

New ears!

You can also nab a matching Black and Gold T-Shirt. Here’s the front.

Front

And here’s a look at the back!

Black and gold is HOT

This tee is $36.99.

Here Are ALL The Menus For The Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival!

Downtown Disney Merchandise Updates

World of Disney

We’ve all embraced the comfort of sweats now, right? That’s why we’re totally into these Mickey Mouse Sweatpants for $49.99.

Mickey sweats

There are also some new Play in the Park merchandise items, including a Mug for $14.99

New mug!

…an Ornament Set for $44.99

Ornaments

…and a Diorama!

How fun!

The diorama is $16.99.

From La Casita to California — Find Out How ‘Encanto’ is Coming to Disneyland

Wonderground

Wonderground had a fun Celebrate Soulfully Display dedicated to Tiana from The Princess and the Frog.

Celebrate Soulfully Display

The display had prints, pins, and more Tiana merchandise available.

Here’s When Nighttime Shows Will Return To Disneyland!

Those are all the updates we have for now, but we’ll be back soon with more, so check back with DFB often!


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Preview – A Late Replacement Makes for an Exciting Main Event at UFC Fight Night: Makhachev vs Green

The UFC returns to the APEX in Las Vegas this weekend for another great night of exciting fights. Despite a late change to the main event, the UFC has managed to put together a great replacement and fans are certainly looking forward to this one. One of the best lightweights in the world was slated […]

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Jed MacKay’s Black Cat Saga Continues with the Return of “Iron Cat” This June

Black Cat’s luck never runs out! After penning back-to-back series for the iconic Marvel heroine, writer Jed MacKay will return with another Felicia Hardy adventure in Iron Cat, a new limited series with artist Pere Pérez. What’s Happening: Announced this morning at ComicsPRO, Iron Cat will see Black Cat team up with Iron Man to investigate […]

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Eurostar Direct Train Service From London to Disneyland Paris Returning March 25

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Eurostar is bringing back their direct train service from London to Disneyland Paris on March 25, 2022.

The journey is approximately 2 hours and 49 minutes. Trains leave London St Pancras International and travel to Marne-la-Vallée, moments away from Disneyland Paris.

Travelers can choose their own seats when they book and children under four travel for free. There’s a two-bag luggage allowance.

Until March 25, there are still indirect itineraries available.

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What’s New in Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Mugs and Pins and Fans, OH MY!

We know that your mind (like ours) might feel like it’s full of space info thanks to all the things we’ve shared recently about Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, but let’s take a moment now to leave our spaceships and get an update on the Disney parks on earth!

Disney’s Animal Kingdom

We’ve seen some incredible crowds around Disney World lately, and President’s Day this week certainly didn’t help! So (aside from some crowds, which you likely expect) what new things are there to check out in Disney’s Animal Kingdom? We’ve got all the updates for you right here.

Animal Kingdom Merchandise Updates

Riverside Depot

There were quite a few new items at Riverside Depot this week! We think Disney might want us to drink more coffee (hey, we won’t complain!), because there were FIVE new mugs we spotted, including this Color Changing Mickey Mouse Mug.

It changes color!

When exposed to hot liquid, the Mickeys transform from black and white into Mickey’s different colorful outfits! You can get it for $19.99.

We’re seeing MORE than double!

If you’re a beast before you’ve had your coffee 😉, or you’re just not quite cheerful in the mornings, maybe you’d like the Beast Mug or Eeyore Mug for $19.99!

Somehow we think these two would get along.

If gentle giants are more your thing, the Dumbo Mug we spotted might be just the thing! You can get it for $19.99 as well.

Dumbo mug

Fun fact: did you know that Dumbo recently celebrated its 80th Anniversary?!

Check Out the Disney Mug Made for Dads

In other Disney dishware news, we love this new-to-us Mickey Mouse Casserole Dish!

Everything has to taste good when it’s made in this thing right?!

You can use this to make your next potluck a little more magical for $34.99.

We love that detail!

There were also several pins we spotted for the first time at Riverside Depot, like the Float Down Main Street Winnie the Pooh Pin ($20)…

We’ll float with you, Pooh.

…the Spring Break Stitch Pin ($20)…

Spring Break Stitch

…a Droid Depot Pin for $20…

Droid Depot Pin

…a Star Wars: Episodes I-III Pin Set ($75)…

Star Wars Pin Set

…and a Star Wars Trilogy Pin Set for $54.

Star Wars Trilogy Pin Set

And of course, we can’t forget about the Series 2 50th Anniversary Statue Pins! Each box is a blind pack so you won’t know what character you get until you open it. You can get one of these pins for $21.

Which character would you want?

The pins resemble the 50th Anniversary Character Statues from around the parks!

Find Out How to Get Disney’s RAREST Pin

Last, but not least, at Riverside Depot were these awesome little Viewfinder Keychains!

Hey Mickey!

There was one that had Cinderella Castle on it, too.

Cinderella Castle

But the coolest part about these keychains is what happens when you look into the viewport! 

How cool is that?!

Keep a little bit of magic on your keys for $12.

Island Mercantile

We spotted a slew of new paper fans for $12.99 over at Island Mercantile, like this 50th Anniversary fan!

Celebrate the 50th and beat the heat at the same time!

We also spotted this fabulous Minnie Mouse fan…

The MOST fab!

…this very accurate Donald Duck fan…

If the glass slipper fits…

…this Tropical Mickey & Minnie fan that just screams “summer”…

Cool off in style.

…this Colorful Mickey Mouse fan…

The many faces of Mickey Mouse

…an Inside Out fan, also for $12.99…

At least it’s a happy fan!

…and a Finding Nemo Seagull fan that features “MINE!” in multiple languages. Each of these fans was $12.99.

MINE!

While at Island Mercantile we also found the 50th Anniversary Vault Collection Denim Vest for $70!

Vault Denim Vest

We had spotted this item online and in another park, but we’re excited to see it at Animal Kingdom, too!

Click Here to See Every Item in Disney’s Retro Vault Collection

Windtraders

Over in Pandora, we stopped by Windtraders and saw that the Build Your Own Necklace or Bracelet Station was back!

Build Your Own Necklace or Bracelet

For $19.99, you can customize your own bracelet or necklace. There’s a decent selection of beads to choose from, and it’s a way to ensure you come home with a unique souvenir!

More info on how you can build your own!

This was the custom bracelet on display when we stopped by.

It’s so pretty!

Animal Kingdom Food Updates

Zuri’s Sweets Shop

While this isn’t technically a food update, it’s an update about something at a food location…which totally counts! The souvenir cups are back in stock at Zuri’s Sweets Shop and are available for $10.99!

Get a sweet treat and a souvenir all in one!

And that’s it for this week — a whole lot of new and new-to-the-park merchandise. Be sure to stay tuned to DFB for all the latest Disney news and updates.

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With more than 750 pages, the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining is full of tips and planning tools developed by Disney World experts over 30+ years of visits. We’ve done the research for you, so you’ll know just which spots will uniquely suit your family’s needs!

With mini-reviews of every single restaurant, bar, lounge, kiosk and more; an entire chapter on the best snacks in Disney World; full Disney Dining Plan analysis (and how to get FREE dining); and a full chapter on discounts and deals; you’ll have everything you need to plan your best vacation yet.

Click here to order your copy of the 2022 DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining E-book with code WDW2022 to save 25% off the cover price today!

Use code WDW2022 at check-out for 25% off the cover price today!

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