Disney4me Posted December 6, 2015 Report Share Posted December 6, 2015 Star Wars fans, rejoice! We are starting to see some major Star Wars additions at Disney’s Hollywood Studios for the new Season of the Force!These additions weren’t expected to arrive until January 5 so it looks they got a head start — and just in time for the release of the new movie! New to Hollywood Studios is Launch Bay.Star Wars Launch BayThis spot is patrolled by Stormtroopers throughout the day.Stormtroopers Outside Of Launch BayInside Launch Bay is a large exhibit featuring movie props, memorabilia, and character meet and greets.Character Meet And Greets At Launch BayLaunch BayThey are also showing a short film, which includes sneak peeks and insider looks at the new movie as well as interviews with several members of the Star Wars family.Film Being Played At Launch BayAlso playing now is Star Wars: Path of the Jedi, which is a presentation featuring Luke Skywalker and his journey to discovering the importance of the Force.Star Wars: Path Of The JediEatsBut if FOOD is your destination, Launch Bay won’t offer you much. You’ll have to venture elsewhere in the Studios to find these goodies!Throughout the park you can find some new souvenir popcorn buckets and drink souvenir sippers.Star Wars Items For Sale Throughout The ParkThey have the BB-8 Souvenir Stein.BB-8 Souvenir SteinWe found this one served with Padawan Limeade Punch being served right outside of Launch Bay.Padawan Limeade PunchThe Chewbacca Souvenir Stein is a popular find as well.Chewbacca Souvenir SteinAnd for popcorn, you can munch from Darth Vader, the Han Solo Bucket, or the TIE Fighter.Vader Bucket with PopcornHan Solo in Carbonite Popcorn BucketTIE Fighter Souvenir Popcorn HolderAlso for sale throughout the park is a purple Souvenir Cup option.Star Wars Souvenir CupBut if you want a fully Star Wars themed meal then you need to head over to Backlot Express, which is conveniently located right nextdoor to the reopened Jedi Training Academy.Backlot ExpressStar Wars fans will remember Backlot Express being the home of the Rebel Hanger during Star Wars Weekends. Now the quick-service menu itself has been updated with some Star Wars themed foods.New Menu At Backlot ExpressThe black buns are back with the Royal Guard Burger, which comes with barbecued brisket, monetary jack cheese, and veggies on a black pumpernickel bun. Looks like the same black bun from Rebel Hanger and Galactic Grill in Disneyland.First Order Burger from Disneyland’s Galactic GrillThere is a Galactic Chicken Salad to try, but one thing I couldn’t pass up was the basket of Corellian Spice Fries!Corellian Spice FriesThe fries are tossed with parmesan and topped off with garlic powder and parsley.Corellian Spice FriesThese were delicious, and a good bargain. Love the Star Wars themed serving paper!Star Wars Themed PaperA quick-service version of the Dark Side Chicken and Waffles from Rebel Hanger is also now available. We decided to grab the Padawan (child) portion on this one.Padawan Dark Side Chicken And WafflesWe’re fans of Disney’s chicken tenders, so these were winners for us.Chicken Tenders In The Padawan Dark Side Chicken And WafflesThe Padawan version comes with a small cup of french fries. You can order applesauce or carrot sticks if you prefer.French Fries In The Padawan Dark Side Chicken And WafflesAnd I was very happy to see the Darth Vader waffles again! And, yes, you get a cup of syrup with your order.Darth Vader WaffleNext up? Star Wars desserts!I haven’t seen the return of the Blue Milk yet (a Blue Milkshake was found, but thats coming up later!), but you will find a Blue Panna Cotta!Blue Panna CottaThe panna cotta is topped off with blue gelatin and blueberries.Blue Panna CottaYou know how I feel about panna cotta (I basically see the stuff as “milk jello” and don’t love the texture), but if you’re a fan, it’s worth a try. Also, this dessert is no-added-sugar.You definitely can’t say the same about the two new cupcakes released!Star Wars Eats At Backlot ExpressReturning is the Darth Vader Cupcake with chocolate and peanut butter flavors.Darth Vader cupcakeBut new to the Studios cupcake mix is the BB-8 Lemon Cupcake with Vanilla Buttercream!BB-8 Lemon Cupcake With Vanilla ButtercreamPiled high on top of the icing were some cool looking chocolate rocks.Chocolate RocksThe rocks were milk chocolate and delicious, but there were a LOT of them, making this dessert a little difficult to eat. And VERY sweet.BB-8 Lemon Cupcake With Vanilla Buttercream Cross-SecionAlso on top was a white chocolate BB-8 Droid. Cute!White Chocolate BB-8 DroidAnother new Star Wars cupcake is the Chocolate Coconut Kashyyyk German Chocolate Cupcake. Chocolate Coconut Kashyyyk German Chocolate CupcakeDELICIOUS! On top of the chocolate icing is quite a bit of toasted coconut.Toasted CoconutAnd of course a milk chocolate Chewbacca.Milk Chocolate ChewbaccaTake a bite and you’ll find some traditional German Chocolate coconut filling. Awesome, but this one is both huge and filling!German Chocolate Coconut FillingYou can find the Star Wars themed cupcakes at other quick-service locations throughout Hollywood Studios as well, including the ABC Commissary and Starring Rolls!Also available at Backlot are a couple of new Star Wars drinks — The Dark Side Red, which includes vodka, chambord, grenadine, and Sweet-and-Sour; and the Blue Harvest, made up of bourbon, cointreau, blue curacao, sweet-and-sour, and Sprite. The Dark Side Red comes with a Death Star glow cube, and the Blue Harvest comes with a Millennium Falcon glow cube.OK, venturing out of Backlot Express, let’s head back toward the front of the park to partake in the brand new Blue Milk Shake at Min and Bill’s Dockside Diner!Min and Bills Dockside DinerMin and Bill’s is always pleasantly surprising us with new and fun milkshakes, so we were excited to see yet another addition!Blue Milk Shake at Min and Bill’s Dockside DinerThis one is a blue raspberry milkshake, which may not sound all that exciting — but it IS infused with cream!Blue Milk ShakeThis was VERY creamy, and garnished with whipped cream as well.Whipped Cream On The Blue Milk ShakeOverallWe can’t wait for the release of the next adventure in the Star Wars saga, but it’s good to know you can celebrate it a bit early at Hollywood Studios with these eats and drinks. And with all of the up and coming Star Wars Land plans, you can be sure that the food selections will keep on coming!Have you tried any of the new Star Wars eats yet? Let us know in the comments below!Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com!Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on TwitterBecome a Facebook FanRelated posts:News: Season of the Force Bringing Star Wars-themed Food, New Dessert Party to Disney’s Hollywood Studios Guest Review: Darth Vader Cupcake at Star Wars Weekends in Disney’s Hollywood Studios Review: Frozen Summer Fun Treats and Eats in Disney’s Hollywood Studios View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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