"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" News, Previews for Seasons of the Force Begin Tonight at Disneyland, and More

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" News:

It seems we can't go a day without more news about "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" as it is only 36 days away from release. Today, we got a release of the IMAX poster featuring Rey and BB-8 with the sunset on Jakku in the background. Will you be seeing "Star Wars: The Force Awakens in IMAX 3D. Here is the poster:

As you already have seen the TV spot that was released last Sunday with new footage it appears as a much shorter TV spot has also been released that is only 15 seconds. There is some new footage including scenes that we saw stills in the Entertainment Weekly exclusive. Here is the second 'Force Awakens' TV spot:



During the next two nights we will see some exclusive behind-the-scenes looks at "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." Tonight, as we wrote on the blog earlier this week we will get an 'Exclusive Special" look during #TGIT with Shonda Rhymes and the casts of "Grey's Anatomy," "Scandal," and "How to Get Away With Murder" hosting.

UPDATE: Here is the TV spot that debuted tonight during ABC's #TGIT. There is some new footage and dialogue. This would include Han giving Rey what appears to be either a lightsaber or a blaster saying she may need it. Check it out:


Tomorrow night on Disney Channel we will also get a behind-the-scenes look where it appears we will get some snippets and interviews. Here is the preview:



Previews for Seasons of the Force Begin Tonight at Disneyland:

Tonight, previews for Star Wars Seasons of the Force begin at Disneyland. We now have even more details on the event that were released by Disneyland Resort. Here is what they released:

STAR WARS LAUNCH BAY
Located on the lower level of the Tomorrowland Expo Center, Star Wars Launch Bay is the central space for fans to celebrate all things Star Wars. Star Wars Launch Bay is the central locale for guests to celebrate all things Star Wars. Guests will be welcomed to this multi-sensory space with the iconic phrase, “A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.…” Once inside, they may encounter beloved Star Wars characters, play the latest Star Wars interactive video games, explore galleries full of treasured memorabilia and authentic replicas of large-scale Star Wars artifacts, step into a Star Wars-themed cantina, and have access to Star Wars merchandise.

• First Order stormtroopers patrolling the area outside Launch Bay and Star Tours – The Adventures Continue are on a mission to find members of the rebel alliance
• After entering a themed atrium with authentic replicas of Star Wars props, guests may Journey to the dark side and come face to face with Darth Vader, or they may choose the light side by stopping in at a makeshift Rebel base to meet the most famous co-pilot in the galaxy, Chewbacca.
• Inside, guests may encounter iconic characters Darth Vader, Chewbacca or even Boba Fett.
• Inspired by the iconic opening crawl in every Star Wars film, a welcoming text scroll on the carpet will greet guests as they enter the building
• Launch Bay Theater – Guests will hear directly from the creative minds behind the Star Wars saga in a short video that includes exclusive interviews with the directors, writers, producers and other key crew members who continue to bring the saga to life.
• The Cantina is a unique experience inspired by the “hive of scum and villainy” guests will recognize from the Star Wars From bounty hunters and smugglers to aliens, guests never know who they may meet here.
• The Cantina becomes the gathering place to take memorable photos with a holochess or sabacc (Sabacc is a popular card game played throughout the galaxy, often with high stakes. Holochess is a chess-like game that utilizes holographic representations of the playing pieces.)
• Guests may join the Resistance or come to the dark side, choosing a path that takes them into one of two character greeting
• When it’s time to meet the character, portal doors open to welcome guests into a fully immersive 360-degree space, inspired by a Rebel base or Star (Destroyer?)
• Throughout the space, guests will find Aurebesh writings in the Aurebesh is a writing system used to transcribe Basic, the most used language in the Star Wars galaxy.
• Guests may play current and upcoming Star Wars video games at the Game Center, including new and exclusive Disney Infinity toy box levels created exclusively for this experience.
• Exploring the Light Side Gallery, guests will find replicas of iconic helmets and lightsabers once wielded by Jedi heroes, including Luke And in the Dark Side Gallery, they’ll discover replicas of helmets and lightsabers used by the Sith, mortal enemies of the Jedi.
  • The Dark Side Gallery features pieces of Stormtrooper armor and Sith lightsabers.
  • The Light Side Gallery displays rebel flight helmets and Jedi lightsabers.
  • Authentic replicas of props and costumes from both the light and dark sides of Star Wars: The Force Awakens will appear in the Preview Gallery.
  • Models of famous starships and their pilots will be on display in the Starship Gallery.
• Large-scale replicas of film props, costumes, ship models, droids, artwork and other notable items are on display for Star Wars fans to enjoy.
• Star Wars Launch Bay Cargo – Guests may bring home high-end artifacts and treasures, including signed memorabilia, studio models and personalized D-Tech on Demand mobile device cases.

STAR TOURS – THE ADVENTURES CONTINUE

• A new adventure awaits guests as they climb aboard a Starspeeder 1000 and blast off on a thrilling tour of the Star Wars universe.
• The new adventure includes scenes and characters from the upcoming film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens

HYPERSPACE MOUNTAIN

• The popular Space Mountain attraction is reimagined as Hyperspace Mountain, thrusting guests into an X-wing Starfighter battle as they race through the galaxy
• The guest experience is enhanced by a new soundtrack, inspired by the films’ musical themes and re-orchestrated to match every move in the film
• The soundtrack was recorded with the London Symphony Orchestra

JEDI TRAINING: TRIALS OF THE TEMPLE

• This re-imagined battle experience takes younglings to the secret site of an ancient Jedi temple, where they discover if they have the makings of a true jedi
• It debuts December 8, 2015
• Villains such as Darth Vader and the Seventh Sister Inquisitor from the popular Disney XD series ‘Star Wars Rebels’ join the battle

STAR WARS: PATH OF THE JEDI

• Guests can relive stories from the Star Wars saga – or discover them for the first time – through this short, film compilation at Tomorrowland
• It includes moments from the new film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
• This cinematic short connects iconic scenes from the films in fun new ways, following the journey of Luke Skywalker

GALACTIC GRILL AND STAR WARS-INSPIRED MENUS

• The Force takes over the Tomorrowland Terrace to offer dark side and light side menu items
• For breakfast, guests may enjoy a blue corn Darth Tamale, with scrambled eggs and chorizo, red chili sauce and For lunch and dinner, the First Order Specialty Burger is tempting with a patty of angus beef and chorizo, topped with fried cherry peppers and spicy-lime aioli on a dark bun.
• Fun collectible items to take home include the BB-8 sipper cup and TIE Fighter premium popcorn bucket
• Pizza Port in Tomorrowland also will offer new Star Wars-inspired menu items

Walt Disney World Releases New 360 Video Hosted by Goofy:

A new 360 degree video was released by Walt Disney World on their Facebook page. The tour of the parks by Goofy in a helpful and accidental way. The tour highlight the thrills, sights and you may even run into a few familiar friends. You the guest controls the full-circle tour of all four theme parks. 

It is almost as if your are visiting the most magical place in the world in person. To note though the video is not supported on all browser. I got the best experience by using my phone.