The Force is Strong at Star Wars Days in Legoland Florida

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May 5, 2018

There is an awakening in the force at Legoland Florida. And it comes in the form of Star Wars Days! On top of all the great things Legoland has to offer, Star Wars Days brings the power of the force to the park May 5-6, 12-13, and 19-20. We had the opportunity to attend this weekend’s event and had a great time.

During the day, the park was filled with amazing characters from the Star Wars Universe The characters were from the 501st Legion and were all friendly and a blast to have there.

In addition to the special event weekend, Legoland Florida just opened a Star Wars- The Force Awakens section in their Miniland USA. The new display is located right in the middle of the other amazing Star Wars displays located at the park.

Star Wars Days at Legoland is a great time for both kids and Star Wars enthusiasts alike. With the event going on two more weekends this month, there is still time to be one with the force at Legoland Florida!

Alaska Airlines gets ‘animated’ With Newly Themed Plane

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Robbie Bulus

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May 5, 2018

Ahead of the highly-anticipated release of Disney•Pixar’s Incredibles 2 on June 15, Alaska Airlines unveiled a special-edition plane, featuring moviegoers’ favorite family of “Supers.” The Incredibles 2-themed plane, Alaska’s first Disney•Pixar film livery, was unveiled to a crowd of more than 2,000 cheering students during Aviation Day at the airlines’ Seattle hangar.

“This plane will delight guests of all ages from San Francisco to New York and beyond,” said Natalie Bowman, Alaska Airlines’ managing director of brand marketing and advertising. “Like all of us at Alaska Airlines, many of our guests have anxiously awaited Incredibles 2. We’re honored to take this incredible family to new heights and share the imagery with travelers across our expansive route network.”

Decked out in their Incredible super suits, the Parr family—Bob, Helen, Violet, Dash and baby Jack-Jack—spans the fuselage. Guests boarding the Incredibles 2 plane will see a logo when they board. An image of the raccoon from the film, Jack-Jack’s nemesis, will delight guests seated over the wings.

“These characters are among the most celebrated characters in the Pixar family,” said Incredibles 2producers Nicole Grindle and John Walker. “After waiting 14 years to see them on the big screen again, fans will love seeing them on their Alaska Airlines plane, too.”

The unique design is a collaboration between Disney•Pixar and Alaska Airlines. The Incredibles 2-themed 737-800, tail number N519AS, begins flying throughout Alaska’s route network Sunday. With a cruising speed of 530 mph and sporting larger-than-life images of the “Supers,” the plane will visit fans throughout the country via transcontinental routes and flights to Hawaii.

Disney fans can follow @AlaskaAir on Twitter and facebook.com/alaskaairlines to learn about promotional activities leading up to the June 15 release of Incredibles 2.

Alaska’s Disneyland Resort-themed planes include the “Spirit of Disneyland II,” launched in 2009; and the “Adventure of Disneyland Resort” Cars Land at Disney California Adventure plane, which made its debut in 2013.

Exclusive Look at Scene from Solo: A Star Wars Story

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Maverick Bohn

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May 4, 2018

“Punch it!”

Leading up to the big release in two weeks, Lucasfilm has shared an exclusive clip from Solo: A Star Wars Story. As Han tries to get the team out of danger aboard The Falcon, Chewie steps in to show his expert piloting skills to save the day. As he takes his seat in the cockpit, the dynamic relationship between the newfound Smuggler and Wookie takes shape, giving us an up close look at the beginning of their relationship. Take a look at the exciting action below!

Tickets are also now on sale. SoCalThrills has a full and comprehensive guide that you can view, including locations, event options, and special offerings. Solo releases across the galaxy on May 25th!

Happy Star Wars Day and May the 4th be with you!

New Multiplayer Mode Comes to Star Wars: Jedi Challenges AR Experience

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Maverick Bohn

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May 4, 2018

A new and exciting update is coming to Star Wars: Jedi Challenges, as fans can clash against each other in epic lightsaber battles. The new expansion is for the smartphone powered AR experience from Lenovo. Titled Versus Mode, this is the second update since the product launched last November. The Star Wars: Jedi Challenges app, which is free to download on the App Store® and Google Play™.

This is a product first, as the original version was a single player mode that allowed you to face off against Kylo Ren and Darth Vader. “Innovating and iterating based on customer feedback is a big part of what makes Lenovo products different and better,” states Jeff Meredith, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Lenovo Consumer PCs and Smart Devices. “One of the most popular fan requests since the launch of Star Wars: Jedi Challenges is to enable 1-on-1 local multiplayer mode for fans to duel one another in lightsaber battles. We’re excited to continue collaborating with Disney to fulfill fans’ wishes by testing the frontiers of augmented reality. The introduction of the Lightsaber Versus Mode is another step in our journey to offering consumers one-of-a-kind, immersive experiences made possible by AR.”

In Lightsaber Versus Mode, players are guided by visual cues indicating when and where to block, dodge, and strike. When the fight is underway, the battle difficulty will increase until one player comes out on top. As long as the app is fully updated and the same wifi connection is used, you are able to face off and let the battle commence.

“Our goal here is to extend Star Wars experiences in completely new and different ways for fans — Star Wars: Jedi Challenges does exactly that,” said Kyle Laughlin, Senior Vice President, Games and Interactive Experiences, Disney Parks, Experiences & Consumer Products. “The product’s global success has encouraged us to give players even more authentic Star Wars moments, and we look forward to continuing to improve and expand the gameplay.”

This will join the previous expansion, which features duels against two Praetorian Guards and three levels of Strategic Combat on Crait.

Star Wars: Jedi Challenges is available on www.jedichallenges.com and select retailers.

Her Universe Releases Star Wars Beauty Collection

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Maverick Bohn

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May 4, 2018

Just in time for Star Wars Day, Ashley Eckstein and Her Universe have just debuted a brand new Star Wars Beauty Collection. Inspired by one of the most popular franchises of all time, fangirls can now create their favorite Light Side or Dark Side inspired looks to compliment their latest Her Universe fashions with a whole new beauty line. This collection is a collaboration with Hot Topic and will have a Star Wars inspired eye shadow and highlighter palette named Hyperspace. Lightsaber themed make-up brushes and Lightsaber themed Lip Gloss will be made available soon. There will also be bath bombs, a Dark Side fragrance, and, for those charming scoundrels out there, a Chewbacca Grooming Kit for men.

“When I first launched Her Universe in 2010, I shared with the fans that it was a dream of mine to make Star Wars beauty products,” said Her Universe Founder Ashley Eckstein. “Almost 8 years later, I am finally making good on that promise! To see my idea of a Lightsaber Lip Gloss set come to life is literally my fangirl dream come true!”

The Star Wars beauty collection from Her Universe in collaboration with Hot Topic is available now in Hot Topic stores and online at hottopic.com and heruniverse.com. The entire collection will be made available soon!

Check out the collection now and don’t forget to see Her Universe’s May the 4th Sale going on right now!

Solo: A Star Wars Story Tickets Now On Sale

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Maverick Bohn

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May 3, 2018

“I have a good feeling about this!”

With Solo: A Star Wars Story only weeks away, tickets have finally gone on sale and are ready for purchase for fans across the galaxy. Here’s a list of some of the available offerings for opening night, as well as some other fun surprises.

AMC Theatres

Fans will get an early showing of the film, collectible poster, dice, button set, and popcorn voucher. Showtime starts at 6PM. Special IMAX posters will be made available for fans who see the film in IMAX on Sunday May 27th and June 3rd.