With the official opening date of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge just a few weeks away at Walt Disney World, the resort has announced a series of upcoming merchandise events taking place in Launch Bay Cargo at Disney’s Hollywood Studios theme park, which will become the Central Florida home of Batuu’s Black Spire Outpost on Thursday, August 29.
First up, fashion fans can meet Ashley Eckstein from Her Universe (AKA the voice of Ahsoka Tano on Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels) on Saturday, August 17 from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM. Eckstein will also be showing off her company’s new Darth Vader dress. Required wristbands will be distributed for the event at park open on the day of the signing at Launch Bay Cargo with the purchase of a Her Universe or Ahsoka item.
Next, on Sunday, August 18 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, artists from diverse backgrounds will come together to showcase special Star Wars artwork they created for Galaxy’s Edge. Craig Fraser, Kevin-John, William Silvers, and Charles Wissig will be available to meet guests and sign art for their collections.
Finally, on Wednesday, August 28 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Launch Bay Cargo will hold a Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge book signing with authors and illustrators Ethan Sacks and Will Sliney (Marvel’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge comic book series), Delilah S. Dawson (Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Black Spire), and Zoraida Córdova (Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – A Crash of Fate).
For all three of these events at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, be sure to keep in mind that merchandise will be available while supplies last, and there is a signing limit of two items per guest, per time in line. Also, no personal items are allowed to be signed. Otherwise, enjoy meeting these creators and get ready to experience Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World!