4. Kylo Ren character moving out of the Star Wars Launch Bay

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On the same day next month that Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge opens Disney will be closing the Kylo Ren character meet and greet at the Star Wars Launch Bay, presumably due to Kylo Ren's presence inside this new land. Kylo Ren is being replaced at the Star Wars Launch Bay by original trilogy villain Darth Vader. 

5. Disney Skyliner to officially open in September

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Disney has confirmed that on September 29, 2019 the Disney Skyliner gondolas will take flight and officially begin transporting guests around Walt Disney World Resort. If you've been to Walt Disney World recently, you've probably seen the gondolas flying around Disney's Hollywood Studios this summer while Disney has been testing this system. 

6. New Lion King scavenger hunt now available at Disney's Animal Kingdom

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In celebration of the new live action Lion King, gusts can now participate in a fun new scavenger hunt around Disney's Animal Kingdom. Guests can find hidden characters around Harambe, mark a special map with a sticker and then return the map for a prize at Mombasa Marketplace in Harambe or The Outpost Shop in the Oasis by September 28.

Guests can purchase the scavenger hunt map for $6.99 from the Outpost Shop, Discovery Trading Company, Island Mercantile, or Mombasa Marketplace.