Star Wars-Themed Lands Coming to Disneyland and Disney World Theme Parks—Check Out Details and Photos!

Star Wars-Themed Lands Coming to Disneyland and Disney World Theme Parks—Check Out Details and Photos!

Great news, this is!

Disney plans to build not one but two Star Wars-themed lands in its parks. One will be located at Disneyland in Anaheim, California while the other will be built at Disney's Hollywood Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.

CEO Bob Iger announced the news on Saturday at the D23 Expo in Anaheim, following years of rumors and speculation that followed the company's 2012 $4.05 billion acquisition of George Lucas's production company, Lucasfilm. He made his comments four months before the Dec. 18 release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the first part of a third trilogy and the first film in the franchise to be produced by Disney.

Three photos showing concept art for the new Star Wars lands were also unveiled during Iger's presentation.

PHOTO: Harrison Ford hits the stage at D23 Expo to unveil the official Star Wars: The Force Awakens poster

Guests will be transported to a "different planet" where all restaurants and stores will be operated by "local inhabitants"...and obviously, there will be that famous Cantina. The concept art depicts beasts roaming the park and also shows, yep, a Millenium Falcon ride.

The ride, a signature attraction, will have a "customized secret mission" that puts riders in the middle of a "climatic battle between the first order and the resistance."

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"I am thrilled to announce the next chapter in the long and exciting history between Disney Parks and Star Wars," said Iger, according to the Disney Parks blog. "We are creating a jaw-dropping new world that represents our largest single themed land expansion ever. These new lands at Disneyland and Walt Disney World will transport guests to a whole new Star Wars planet, including an epic Star Wars adventure that puts you in the middle of a climactic battle between the First Order and the Resistance."

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The opening dates for the two Star Wars-themed lands were not revealed. 

A Disney rep told E! News that they plan to break ground on the new Star Wars land in Disneyland by the end of 2017. There is no timetable yet for the one set to be located at Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios.

In Disneyland, the new Star Wars land will reside where Big Thunder Ranch is located as well as in backstage areas not open to the public. The fate of the attraction, which includes a petting zoo and a barbecue restaurant, was not revealed.

Disney had recently purchased three parcels of land, totaling 14.7 acres, near Disneyland, sparking speculation that the property would free up land for a future park expansion, The Los Angeles Times had reported last week. Resort officials did not say what they was for.

MiceChat had reported in 2014 that Disney was planning to build a Star Wars-themed land in Disneyland. The company, which currently has a Star Wars-themedStar Tours ride within its parks, did not comment.

Earlier this year, Iger told Wall Street analysts that there's "a fair amount of design and development to greatly increase Star Wars presence in multiple locations around the world" and that specific plans would be announced "later in 2015," Variety reported in March, adding that he had also said that whatever new attractions are announced, they will be based on future films in the series, as well as its spinoffs.

Marvel Land next? We can only hope.

Jennifer Lawrence Turns 25—Watch Some of the Birthday Girl's Funniest Interview and Red Carpet Moments!

Jennifer Lawrence Turns 25—Watch Some of the Birthday Girl's Funniest Interview and Red Carpet Moments!

Jennifer Lawrence turned 25 on Saturday and to celebrate, we're taking a look back at some of our gal's funniest moments on the red carpet and during E! News interviews.

The Hunger Games actress, known for her sense of humor, never disappoints when it comes to bringing the laughs. And the poor thing's tripped not once but twice at the Oscars! What did she do afterwards? Laugh it off, of course.

Also, did someone say "Armpit vaginas?"

Watch the video above and take a...trip down memory lane. Plus, find out what she wants for her birthday (spoiler alert: She's probably kidding...).

And as much as she is funny and witty, she also has a fab sense of style. You can also check out some of Lawrence's best looks over the years below.

Ariel Winter Steps Out at Disney's D23 Expo for First Public Appearance Since Revealing Breast Reduction Surgery

Ariel Winter Steps Out at Disney's D23 Expo for First Public Appearance Since Revealing Breast Reduction Surgery

Ariel Winter was all smiles Saturday afternoon when she traveled to Disney's D23 Expo for her first public appearance since revealing her breast reduction surgery.

Wearing a green romper with multiples ring accessories, the 17-year-old read from a Sofia the First book while a select group of young children listened in.

In addition to her role on Modern Family, the actress also voices the title character on the Disney Junior series.

"#D23," Winter wrote on Twitter hours before story time. "Can't wait to meet all the fans today!"

The young adult has received lots of attention in recent days after opening up about her breast reduction surgery.

In a candid interview with Glamour magazine, Winter explained that she couldn't ignore the constant chatter in the media about her cleavage. As a result, the red carpet pro decided to reduce the size of her breasts from a 32F to a 34D.

"Every article that has to do with me on a red carpet had to do with ‘Ariel Winter's Crazy Cleavage!' or ‘Ariel Winter Shows Huge Boobs at an Event!'" she explained to the publication. "That's all people would recognize me by—not, ‘Oh, she does great work on Modern Family.'"

Back problems, neck pain and posture also contributed to her decision to go under the knife—a choice she decided with help from doctors' guidance.

"I feel great. It was such a quick recovery for me. I was up and running within five days. The feeling of not having so much there was such a relief!" she explained. " Once the surgery was completed, I can't even explain the feeling."

She continued, "[A week later], I was buying clothes and crying as I put them on, I was so happy. You just feel so relieved and excited. You feel like a new person."

J.K. Rowling's Advice to One Young Fan on Twitter Will Leave You Touched and Inspired

J.K. Rowling's Advice to One Young Fan on Twitter Will Leave You Touched and Inspired

For the last time, why aren't you following J.K. Rowling on Twitter yet?

Whether you're looking for Harry Potter confessions or one-of-a-kind zingers(basically, don't ever body shame Serena Williams), you should look no further than the best-selling author's social media page.

But on Saturday morning, the 50-year-old writer managed to make fans feel deeply touched when she responded to a stranger on social media who hopes to follow in her footsteps.

"You inspired me to write. However, in Egypt, girls can't do anything freely as boys," the Twitter user wrote. "They laugh at me when I say I am a writer."

Obviously touched by the tweet, Rowling decided to respond back.

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"Don't you dare let their laughter extinguish your ambition," she wrote in a tweet that has been shared more than 2,800 times in just a few short hours. "Turn it into fuel! Big hugs from one writer to another x."

Many readers began to unite with Rowling and send the aspiring writer many positive messages. In fact, one male from Egypt showed his support for the cause.

"Shout out from Egypt as well!" a man named Alaa A. Rahman wrote. "A lot of us are like you trying to find their place as writers in our society."

She replied, "Egypt, maybe I should say Egypt's ignorant people, had discouraged us for so many years. It's time to stand up."

Safe to say Rowling will be right behind you! 

 

Happy Birthday, Madonna! Look Back at the Singer's Unforgettable (and Revealing) Selfies Over the Years

Oh Madonna, you are always one to express yourself!

Today marks the official birthday for a superstar singer who has turned heads with her red carpet looks, wowed on-stage while performing hit after hit and even shocked fans with her deepest thoughts.

This year, however, we're taking a look back at the "Rebel Heart" singer's greatest selfies captured on Instagram. To say we had a few to choose from would be quite the understatement.

Need proof? The singer recently posted a picture of ex-husband Sean Penn kissing her on the neck. "Its almost our birthdays!!" she wrote over the weekend. "2 Leo's ❤#rebelhearts photo by Herb Ritts another Leo ❤❤❤."

Pretty hot, right? Well, it didn't even make our list!

Whether wearing a revealing outfit or posing with an A-list rapper—can you guess which one made the cut—fans of Madonna never know what they can expect to find on her Instagram. Don't worry, we all secretly love it.

So without further ado, let's celebrate the "Vogue" crooner's special day by taking a look back at her wildest pics.

And may we all be so lucky to see many more to come. As the Grammy winner would sing and likely say: "Bitch, I'm Madonna!"