Star Wars Land is Practically Confirmed, Ice Palace Boutique Opening Today, Final Part of Magic of Disney Animation to Close

Star Wars Land is Practically Confirmed:

We are just waiting for the big announcement on Star Wars Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Yesterday, Theme Park Insider wrote in an article according to multiple of their sources, Disney has selected a contractor to build the long rumored Star Wars Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios. We have been saying for months that the announcement will be at next month's D23 EXPO beginning August 14. No announcement has be made official by Disney however.

In a direct quote from Theme Park Insider, "Still, when a theme park gets to the point of hiring outside construction help, that means the project is a go and shovels are ready to hit the ground. Fans should expect visible construction work to begin on Star Wars Land in the park not long after the official announcement, unlike the Avatar project, where designs weren't completed and a contractor wasn't hired for a few years after Disney's official announcement of the land." 

They also had a note that Star Wars Land for Disneyland will be a bit behind what is set to be built at Hollywood Studios and may not be ready to open until a year after it opens in Disney World. The only think I have that possibly could debunk the sources is that Disney just announced the return of Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights for the holiday season in the Streets of America. That area is a large part of the rumored area where Star Wars Land would go. 

As was said earlier no formal announcement has been made by Disney for Star Wars Land and we all will be eagerly awaiting this year's D23 EXPO that starts in less than 3 weeks. Stay tuned as the long rumored Star Wars Land at Disney Parks  develops into more than just a rumor and finally becomes a reality.

Ice Palace Boutique Set to Open Today at Disney's Hollywood Studios:

The Ice Palace Boutique that was confirmed just over a week ago for Frozen Summer Fun at Hollywood Studios is set to open today. It will be located across from the ABC Commissary on Commissary Lane. The wintry palace boutique is for guests 3-12 as they prepare for Coronation Day as they are magically transformed into Queen Elsa or Princess Anna. There are three packages available ranging from $75 for the cheapest package and $240 for the premium package. The Ice Palace Boutique Package and the Ice Palace Boutique Deluxe Package is up to 6 guests including the child getting the magical transformation.

The Animation Gallery Story Set to Close August 23rd:

The Animation Gallery Store the final part of the The Magic of Disney Animation at Disney's Hollywood Studios has a closing date of August 23. The rest of The Magic of Disney Animation closed earlier this month on July 12th.