Your Daily News from Around Disney 3/3/15

Today into tomorrow at my house we will experience almost all forms of inclement weather snow, sleet, freezing rain, and finally rain. There are 82 days until my vacation to Disney and it can't get here fast enough. I am so sick of winter but that is enough of me complaining. Let's get into the juicy info in today's news from around Disney.

Disney's Hollywood Studios to Hold 'Galactic Gathering for Star Wars Weekends:

Today, the Disney Parks Blog released a preview of the merchandise for the upcoming yearly event at Disney's Hollywood Studios for Star Wars Weekends. The big release though was the special ticketed event for the opening of Star Wars Weekends called the 'Galactic Gathering' to take place on May 14. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the cost will be $250 per guest with registrations beginning tomorrow March 4 at 1 p.m EST on http://www.DisneyParksMerchandise.com.

This event will be much like last years event in 'Rebel Rendezvous' and will allow guest to preview and purchase new products created especially for Star Wars Weekends. Packages for the 'Galactic Gathering will include:

• Rebel or Empire retail MagicBand (Guests can choose their side when registering)
• Commemorative trading pin
• Darth's Mall Light Speed Pass which gives guest expedited entry into Darth's Mall for all 5 weekends
• First opportunity to pre-purchase select merchandise
• First opportunity to purchase the new designs of Star Wars-themed Disney Gift Cards
• Han Solo inspired popcorn bucket with popcorn

Guest who attend the event will also have the chance to meet and greet with Disney characters, Disney Design Group artists, and Ashley Eckstein from her universe.

Sarah Michelle Gellar Joins Star Wars Rebels for Season 2:

Disney XD's Star Wars Rebels first season ended last night and now for season someone new will be joining the cast. Former Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Sarah Michelle Gellar is joining the cast for season 2 of the animated series. The role will be a recurring role on the show. The voice cast for next season already has star-studded feel to it with Gellar's husband Freddie Prinze Jr., David Oyelowo, Vanessa Marshall, Steve Blum, Tiya Sircar, and Taylor Gray.

Disney Parks Bringing Back Egg-stravaganza Hunt for Easter 2015:

Our last story is the arrival of what seems to be an annual event at the Disney Parks in the Egg-stravaganza Egg Hunt. From March 27-April 5 the popular egg hunt will take place at Disneyland, Disney's California Adventure, and Epcot. During the hunt guests will search for Disney character-themed eggs hidden throughout the parks, fill your map up and receive a prize. Guests must purchase their maps which will cost $4.95. Maps will be available to purchase at multiple locations throughout the parks. When you complete your hunt you may redeem your map for a prize that will look much like the eggs that you just hunted in smaller size. Prizes can be redeemed at the redemption location in each park (Elias & Co. in Disney's California Adventure, Disney Showcase in Disneyland, and Port of Entry in Epcot). 

This Day in Disney History:

On this day March 3, in 1983 EPCOT's Journey into Imagination sponsored by Kodak debuts. It will officially open two days later. 

Daily Disney Quote:

"When people laugh at Mickey Mouse, it's because he's so human; and that is the secret of his popularity."

Walt Disney

Well that's all for today and I'm going to end it simply as I always do in the words of Mickey Mouse, "See Ya Real Soon."