New Sith Apprentice Darth Maul Legacy Lightsaber Hilt Set at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

In honor of Star Wars Day (May the 4th) and the upcoming 25th anniversary of “Star Wars: Episode I — The Phantom Menace,” Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is selling the new limited edition Sith Apprentice: Darth Maul Legacy Lightsaber hilt set.

Limited Edition Sith Apprentice: Darth Maul Legacy Lightsaber Hilt with Collector’s Box Set – $400

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The collector’s box is black with red designs inspired by Darth Maul’s facial markings. His face is on the center of the lid. The box is distressed to appear old and worn.

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The Aurebesh on the side of the box translates to “At last, we will have revenge.” Maul says this to Darth Sidious in “The Phantom Menace.”

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The Legacy Lightsaber set has a limited edition size of 7,000. It includes a themed card with the edition number and another Darth Maul quote: “Fear attracts the fearful, the strong, the weak, the innocent, the corrupt. Fear, fear is my ally.”

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Darth Maul famously has a double-bladed lightsaber. The long double hilt is silver metal with conical emitters. It will illuminate two blades (sold separately) in red.

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A switch inside the box lights up the edge of the interior red. It also plays a segment of “Duel of the Fates,” the musical theme composed by John Williams that plays during the climactic lightsaber battle of “The Phantom Menace” between Maul, Qui-Gon Jinn, and Obi-Wan Kenobi.

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The legacy lightsaber hilt will also be available at Disneyland Resort and on Disney Store.

Darth Maul first appeared in “The Phantom Menace.” He went on to be a major character in “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” and “Star Wars Rebels.” He had a cameo appearance in “Solo.” He’s starred in his own comics and books.

More new merchandise honoring the 25th anniversary of “The Phantom Menace” is also available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

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Photos: AMC Theatres at Disney Springs Decked Out for “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes”

The story of the Planet of the Apes continues with 20th Century’s Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Ahead of the film’s release next week, the AMC Theatres at Disney Springs is decked out in promotion of the film. Posters, banners and marquees cover both entrances to the AMC Theatres at Disney Springs, promoting the May […]

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New Batuuan Spira Disney Gift Card at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Give the gift of “Star Wars” to yourself or a loved one this May the 4th with the new Batuuan Spira metal coin from Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Batuuan Spira – $104.99

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The copper Spira coin comes in a dark brown folded card. Within the story of Galaxy’s Edge, Spira is the currency of Black Spire Outpost. The card can also be used as a regular Disney gift card and comes loaded with $100.

The Aurebesh writing on the outside of the packaging translates to “May you have the better hand.”

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The Aurebesh on the inside of the packaging translates to “Disney Gift Card.” It can be used at any location that accepts Disney Gift Cards, not just in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. You can also keep the coin as a souvenir.

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The hexagonal Spira coin features the Black Spire Outpost logo. “Spira” is in Aurebesh” along the top and “BSO” is down the side. It’s the same design as the previously released silver and gold options.

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The new Spira is also available at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland Park. Keep checking WDWNT for more May the 4th (Star Wars Day) news.

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New Salvaged Stormtrooper Helmet Bucket Available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for Star Wars Day

The Salvaged Stormtrooper Helmet Bucket previously announced by Disney is now available at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for May the 4th (Star Wars Day).

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The bucket is available at popcorn carts throughout Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We got ours from the cart in the hub in front of Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway. It includes popcorn at the time of purchase. There is a limit of two per person, per transaction, while supplies last.

Salvaged Stormtrooper Helmet Bucket – $27

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The popcorn bucket resembles a Stormtrooper helmet covered in patches of dirt and scratches.

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It looks like it has been pulled from the sands of Batuu or Tatooine after a battle.

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The top of the helmet is slightly flattened so it can sit on that end. The bottom of the helmet is what opens for popcorn storage.

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It includes an adjustable gray strap.

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The bottom (or top, depending on how you look at it) is silver-gray. Half of it opens.

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Stay tuned for more coverage of May the 4th at Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resort. Check out the full list of special “Star Wars” menu items available at both resorts.

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