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Disney Making Dreams Come True For ‘Star Wars’ Fans

If “When You Wish Upon a Death Star” isn’t a song yet, it should be soon. Disney’s new Star Wars theme parks are opening this year and it looks amazing….

Disney Parks Via Getty Images

Disney Parks Via Getty Images

If "When You Wish Upon a Death Star" isn't a song yet, it should be soon. Disney's new Star Wars theme parks are opening this year and it looks amazing.

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will open in Disneyland in California on May 31st and Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida on August 29th. You might want to wait, though. The attractions won’t all be ready right away and have been separated into phases. During "Phase One," you can hop aboard the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run ride and most of the park’s shops and restaurants. Disney says that "Phase Two," when you can ride Rise of the Resistance, won’t be ready until later this year.

If you do want to go early, you'll have to make a reservation at Disneyland to see Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge from opening day until June 23rd at no extra charge. But if you stay at one of Disney’s hotels, each guest gets a complimentary reservation.

No matter when you visit, I'm pretty sure you'll be impressed. Disney spared no expense in creating an authentic-looking Star Wars experience:

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