Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Panel Revealed For Galactic Nights At Disney’s Hollywood Studios

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Star Wars : Galaxy's Edge

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is perhaps the most highly-anticipated addition to any theme Park ever before. With all of its anticipation, Disney has announced they will provide some new insight regarding this coming land at Star Wars: Galactic Nights later this month.

The “Inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge” panel discussion will be hosted by actor David Collins and feature several Walt Disney Imagineering Team Members. Disney promises this panel will share new photos of the land’s progress, including construction updates, more details about the planet Batuu and other surprises!

David Collins

Guests for the “Inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge” include:

  • Scott Trowbridge, Portfolio Creative Executive, Walt Disney Imagineering: A global creative leader, Scott oversees the strategic concept development and production of the Star Wars franchise at Disney Parks, a first-of-its-kind franchise-based portfolio. He also oversees Star Wars content across all lines of business at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, including merchandise, food & beverage, marketing, and operations.Scott Trowbridge
  • Eric Baker, Creative Director, Walt Disney Imagineering: As a Creative Director for Walt Disney Imagineering, Eric is responsible for creating and developing stories and places for Disney theme parks and other Disney venues, as well as the implementation to bring these stories to life, from props to creatures. Eric’s past projects include Tortuga Tavern, the extended Haunted Mansion queue, and Star Tours – The Adventures Continue.Eric Baker
  • Jon Georges, Executive Producer, Walt Disney Imagineering: With over 30 years of experience at Walt Disney Imagineering, Jon has produced many projects worldwide, including the recent updates to Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom Park. Currently, Jon is producing Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.Jon Georges
  • Margaret Kerrison, Managing Story Editor, Walt Disney Imagineering: Margaret is responsible for the overall story direction in the Star Wars portfolio and guides and manages Star Wars-related story initiatives throughout all Disney lands, resorts, and attractions. She works collaboratively with other Imagineers and the Lucasfilm story team to create an authentic, compelling, and interconnected galaxy. Margaret has also worked on Hyperspace Mountain in Disneyland and Grand Avenue at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.Margaret Kerrison

“Star Wars” actor Warwick Davis will also be returning to Galactic Nights as the event’s official host. Davis will deliver a special introduction for the “Inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge” panel.

Warwick Davis

Star Wars: Galactic Nights will be held on Sunday, May 27, at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, after Park hours from 7 p.m. to Midnight. Tickets are available here.

Star Wars: Galactic Nights

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Source: Disney

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