✨ Episode Summary:

Welcome back to the second installment of our original Star Wars trilogy of episodes! This time, Scott and Candice are joined once again by Jackson and Andy to dive lightsaber-first into all things Galaxy’s Edge at Disney Parks.

From motion sickness on Smuggler’s Run to disappointing breakfasts and mysterious cast member detours that derailed a moment in the Millennium Falcon, the crew shares their weirdest, most disappointing, and most magical moments from their trips to Batuu. We also confront the fuzzy tauntauns, DJ Rex's distracting beats, and—let’s be honest—our own podcasting mishaps along the way. (Yes, there was a recording snafu. Yes, we made a joke about it.)

The gang explores whether Disney hit the mark with Batuu’s storyline, the timeline focus on the sequel trilogy, and whether the land should have embraced the nostalgic might of Vader, Leia, and the OG stormtroopers. Plus, they dream up some incredible additions that Disney really should consider—including a character dining experience on Cloud City with a surprise visit from Darth Vader himself. 💰💰💰

🎧 Highlights:

• 🚫 The infamous Ronto Wrap breakfast flop

• 🛑 A chicken exit that blocked Jackson from seeing the Falcon cockpit 😭

• 🧑‍✈️ Galaxy’s Edge queue lines—genius immersion or backstage bummers?

• 🎭 Should Batuu have been set in the Original Trilogy timeline?

• 🎤 The case for Jawas, Ewoks, and more original characters in the parks

• 🍹 Ranking drinks, snacks, and the most useless Galaxy’s Edge souvenir

• 🧊 Cloud City dining concept that Disney needs to steal (seriously)

• 🛸 Is Batuu a love letter to Star Wars or just cosplay with a credit card reader?

📣 Listener Challenge:

What’s your hot take on Galaxy’s Edge? Does it capture the Star Wars magic for you—or are you still waiting to see Darth Vader in the queue? Drop us a comment or DM us on Instagram or Facebook.

🛸 Hosts:

Scott & Candice🎙️ Featuring: Jackson & Andy📍 Recorded live somewhere between Batuu and Bourbon Street

Disney just dropped official POV ride videos and walkthroughs on Disney+—but is it magic or marketing? Scott and Candice dig into what makes this content different, how it stacks up against influencer content, and whether it signals a shift in Disney’s control of the narrative.

We explore:
🎥 Disney’s polished videos vs. fan-made POVs
📱 The rise (and cringe) of Disney influencers
🤖 Is this just content—or a glimpse at Disney’s high-tech future?
🍴 How this impacts trip planning and the influencer economy

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🎧 Don't forget to watch Rise of the Resistance and Batuu walkthrough on Disney+ before next week’s Star Wars episode!

Part 1 of the Hangin’ at the Hangar Bar Star Wars Series

In this first installment of our Star Wars mini-series, Scott and Candice are joined by their longtime friends Andy and Jackson for a spirited, laugh-filled roundtable on how Star Wars first found them—and why it still holds a permanent place in their lives (even when it drives them nuts).

This episode is packed with personal stories, bold opinions, and friendly disagreements as we unpack what the galaxy far, far away gets right… and where it’s gone totally off the rails. From childhood VHS marathons to sequel-era chaos, we explore what makes Star Wars stick, despite its flaws.

🧵 In This Episode:

• First Contact: Each guest shares their earliest Star Wars memory, setting the stage for a multi-generational fandom deep dive.

• The Rise and Fall of Expectations: A brutally honest look at how the prequels and sequels both captivated and disappointed, sometimes in the same breath.

• Scene Breakdown: What moments still give us chills—and which scenes we’d launch into a Sarlacc pit.

• Character Arcs, Misfires, and Missed Opportunities: From Anakin and Padmé to Kylo and Rey, we talk about who got it right, who got sidelined, and who deserved better.

• Debate Time: Is Return of the Jedi overrated? Was The Last Jedi brilliant or broken? And did Rise of Skywalker actually make anything better?

• • The One Where We All Yell About Kylo Ren: Enough said.
  • Through the Chaos, Still Fandom: Despite the plot holes and pacing problems, we dig into why Star Wars remains a source of joy, inspiration, and endless debate.

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  🌟 Memory Lane Introductions:

• • Andy: Vividly recalls his first brush with the Force via the original trilogy on VHS.

  • Jackson: Remembers grabbing a rolling paper tube as a child and wielding it like a lightsaber, dueling through the house long before he knew all the character names. The Force was with him—cardboard and all.

  ✨ Coming Next:

  Episode V: The Batuu Strikes Back – We’re leaving the screen and heading to Galaxy’s Edge. Join us as we break down the land, the merch, the rides, and whether Disney truly brought Star Wars to life… or just built a very expensive gift shop.