Have you ever dreamed of stepping into the Star Wars galaxy – not just watching it, but truly living it?
This week on WDW Radio, I’m taking you with me to Star Wars Celebration Japan for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at how Disney Parks and Lucasfilm are transforming the way we experience Star Wars – and sharing incredible new reveals, secrets, and adventures you need to know about.
First, I sit down with Asa Kalama from Walt Disney Imagineering and Michael Serna from Disney Live Entertainment for an exclusive conversation about:
- The evolution of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
- The debut and storytelling magic behind the new BDX droids
- How guests are shaping the future of Batuu
- New adventures ahead, including exciting updates to Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
Then, join me for a live panel discussion from Celebration Japan, as Beci Mahnken from Mouse Fan Travel and I explore how Disney Parks allow us to live our own Star Wars stories – and how this emotional, immersive storytelling is changing theme park experiences forever.
Whether you grew up with the originals, discovered Star Wars through Disney+, or just love the magic of Disney storytelling – this is one journey you don’t want to miss.
⏱ Timestamps
- 00:00 – Introduction and Welcome
- 02:00 – Setting the Stage at Celebration Japan
- 04:00 – Exclusive Interview with Asa Kalama and Michael Serna
- 10:00 – How Galaxy’s Edge Lets Guests Live Their Star Wars Story
- 18:00 – Designing the BDX Droids: Technology Meets Emotion
- 26:00 – Guest Reactions and the Evolution of Batuu
- 34:00 – Smugglers Run Updates: New Destinations and Interactivity
- 42:00 – How Star Wars Fans Shape Galaxy’s Edge
- 50:00 – Living Your Star Wars Story Panel Discussion
- 01:10:00 – Building Your Own Lightsaber and Droid: Deeper Storytelling
- 01:18:00 – The Emotional Connection: Why Galaxy’s Edge Feels Like Home
- 01:26:00 – Looking Ahead: The Future of Star Wars in the Parks
- 01:32:00 – Final Thoughts
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