Mickey Mouse Ears have been quite customizable these days but for Star Wars fans, there’s nothing quite like an R2-D2 Mouse Ears hat.  But now, there are options!  The older hat has the pattern already on while the updated version has more added on flair.  Both still seem to be $16.95 so let the Force guide you.

The most famous bounty hunter, Boba Fett, now has his own hat!

Donald Duck is the original “angry bird”, but this Darth Maul hat takes it to a new level.

There’s always new T-Shirts to fill your Star Wars needs.  Some have been around, some I haven’t seen before.

Now you can be the Dark Lord of the Grill with this snazzy apron.  Or is it Darth Griller?  No?  Okay fine.

There are always various ways to drink your favorite galactic beverage and what better way than these featuring Yoda’s worst moment at a theme park?

Donald Duck plays his Darth Maul character pretty well and now he’s got his mug on one of these sithy mugs.

Southern California is pretty hot but when else can you have an Ewok on your back?

Bobble Heads apparently still sell.   Here’s a popular one for fans of Yoda and Stitch.

Disney Parks like to sell items that light up and spin around for some reason.  R2-D2′s treatment of this toy can already be found all over the parks but I don’t recall seeing Darth Maul.

Star Wars geeks and sports don’t usually mix, but now they officially do!  You can toss around your favorite astromech and lose a few pounds while you’re at it!

New and exclusive to Disney Parks is the Imperial Bowling Set.  Use the Force as you guide your Death Star or Thermal Detonator to knock down Darth Vader and his pin-headed Storm Troopers. 
Getting a spare?  Impressive.  Getting a strike?  Most impressive.

Jumping over to the Tomorrowland Terrace, they’ve upgraded their menus to the future and along for the ride is an R2-D2 Parfait for $11.49.

That’s it for this update!  We’ll keep scouring the galaxy for more galactic goodies in the coming months.

Read on as we share with you many of the rare treats and treasures of the Disney Theme Parks.

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The single droid pack is $11.95 each (plus tax). The double droid pack is $18.95 each (plus tax)?

** Correct

Several folks are asking will Disneyland/Star Trader be getting these?

** Not at this time, but if it is successful we may look to add in the future

Can guests order these over the phone? mail order?

** Unfortunately, no.  It is like our other bulk programs like Mr. Potato Head and Build Your Own Lightsaber.  It is an on-site experience where the guest is in control of the customization.

Will the Droid Factory continue past Star Wars Weekends?

** Yes.

Any additional information we can pass along?

** Come on out during Star Wars Weekends and build some droids.  We used reference on some of the droids seen in Star Tours to create our color combinations offerings.   Guests can now build some of the R-series droids that we haven’t previously released as action figures.

Thanks to the Disney Theme Park Merchandise team for taking the time to answer questions for us.

Reports from Orlando are being posted online here are some links to those pages…

Kevin Yee posted a report on Ultimate Orlando Blog and we used his image for this report.

Rebelscum posted a report and photos this morning.

Galactic Hunter also has a report and images posted.

Image © Kevin Yee / Ultimate Orlando Blog

• Build and name your R-series Astromech
• Droid Factory has 71 different pieces to create the 3 ¾-inch figures
• To get started, guests chose a dome, a body and legs offered in a variety of colors and styles (availability of various parts and colors may change). There are optional third legs and novelty hats that can be added.
• Droids will be sold either in single or dual packs (the latter has a value price). They can also be used with the playsets we’ve created like the Starspeeder 1000.

If you have any questions let us know. We will try to have them answered…

Images © Disney/Lucasfilm

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/05/build-your-droid-at-the-droid-factory-coming-to-tatooine-traders-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/

“Using state-of-the-art imaging technology, this experience casts your likeness as a three-dimensional, eight-inch figurine. At the Carbon-Freezing Chamber (located adjacent to The American Idol Experience), several cameras will capture multiple angles of your face. The images are then reconstructed in a computer for processing, and in approximately four weeks, the completed figurine is shipped directly to your house.”

Each carbonite figurine is $99.95 (plus shipping). You can order additional figurines using the same image scan for $74.95 each. Guests also receive a light-up wristband.

The experience will officially open on May 18 with the launch of Star Wars Weekends.

Reservations are required and can be made starting Monday, May 7 by calling 407-WDW-TECH (407-939-8324).

Image © Disney/Lucasfilm

For more images and information please follow the link provided below:

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2012/05/cast-yourself-in-carbonite-with-the-carbon-freeze-me-experience-during-star-wars-weekends-2012-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/

http://eventservices.disney.go.com/pintrading/pin?id=62003

***UPDATE*** 5-9-12 Star Tours Facebook page added a photo of the droids

Image © Orlando Attractions Magazine

Image © Disney/Lucasfilm

AN ANNOUNCEMENT FROM STEVE SANSWEET

Petaluma, California — Rancho Obi-Wan, the museum devoted to Star Wars memorabilia and to fandom, is giving away 4 Initiate Memberships in honor of the upcoming unofficial Star Wars holiday, May the 4th Be With You!

 To have a chance to win, simply sign up to be on the ROW mailing list, with no obligation except to receive occasional emails from Rancho Obi-Wan. Fans under the age of 16 need to get permission from a parent to sign up. Simply go to www.RanchoObiWan.org, click where indicated, and fill in the blank!

 Or you can celebrate May the 4th by purchasing a membership for you or other big fans in your life. Be one of the first to receive the now-mailing Charter Year Membership Kit including an exclusive patch and membership card.

The 4 lucky fans will be randomly chosen from everyone who signs up for the ROW mailing list between now and 4:44pm PDT May 4th. All fans worldwide are eligible if the laws in your country, state, province, or region don’t ban such random giveaways.

Winners will be announced May 5th on the Rancho Obi-Wan
Facebook page: www.facebook.com/RanchoObiWan,
twitter: @RanchoObiWan,
and www.RanchoObiWan.org.

May the 4th and the Force be with you!

“Darth’s Mall,” a massive shopping location we’re creating just for Star Wars Weekends.” Will feature many items such as pins,action figures, a passholder exclusive shirt in both men’s and women’s styles.

Follow the link for the full preview…       Images © Disney/Lucasfilm