Season of the Force has begun at the Disneyland Resort and Star Wars fans are in for some fantastical foodie fun. io9 recently attended the media experiences on opening day. We also ran around the park for our own little food crawl that took us from Docking Bay 7 and Ronto Roasters in Galaxys Edge to Galactic Grill in Tomorrowland, trying out the park-wide meal and treat offerings that are new for this years seasonal event, which celebrates all things tasty and cool-looking inspired by a galaxy far, far away. (Some food covered here was provided to io9 by Disney during a press event. The rest we paid for ourselves.) Galaxys Edge We started with a quick behind-the-scenes look at the Coaxium Sipper and the Tauntaun popcorn bucket in a secret base location (backstage) at the Black Spire Outpost. A Disney Experiences representative demonstrated the locking and popping mechanism of the light-up smugglers container of choice, which we thought was a clever way to reference the tanks seen on the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run attraction. The Tauntaun was the best part and we think it will be a major draw for fans this year. We loved seeing the creature that Han Solo improvises into a sleeping bag for Luke as a way to hold popcorn, or an Empire Strikes Back-era action figure. We also got to preview returning food faves for Star Wars Nite, which will see the Yoda-shaped Dagobah-Bite Beignets and Princess Leia-inspired Galactic Princess Sundae make their way back for the separately ticketed Disneyland After Dark event. Once we got back into Galaxys Edge we began our food crawl, starting with the Fried Chicken Baos from Docking Bay 7. These are definitely some hold-you-over tasty bites before a bigger meal. Its tangy and spice combo is more pleasant than intense. Theming-wise, getting rid of the Star Wars canon name for chicken (tip yip) is a bit sad, but apparently immersion with food names was too adventurous for the average park goer. And while the snack buns are delicious, they dont particularly look like something from Star Wars. But honestly, that might not be such a bad thing; Id rather have the effort go into creating the tastiest bao bun, rather than one crafted using too much food dye. Docking Bay 7 is also where youll be able to purchase drinks that come in detailed containers to satisfy Star Wars aesthetic collectors.The new food item that really impressed us was the Fried Falumpaset Cheese Skewer, which comes covered in potato pieces with more cheese to dip it in. It was easy to walk around with; you can eat this in the queue for Rise of the Resistance. Its cheese, its balanced, its the chosen one. We wish Disney would keep this on the menu and sell that cheese sauce alone too, because I definitely put some of it on my baos and it made me feel as if I was in Cloud City. I would buy this over and over again because its lighter on the stomach than the year-round staple Ronto Wrap and less messy too. Tomorrowland Over in Tomorrowland by Hyperspace Mountain, you can find more options. This space has often had maybe the most questionable of ideas go through it in the past like that Dark Side burger with a black bun. This year, the burger tries something new: a gyro meat-inspired offering that highlighted the patty as beef and veggie mixed. If the food in Galaxys Edge was Bespin quality, the food at Galactic Grill was Port Borgo pirate bay slop, because that patty tasted unlike anything I could name. If youd told me it was Tauntaun meat, Id believe you and the toppings spilled out too easily too even with an oversized bun.The other option we tried were the Loaded Outpost Fries, which didnt quite bring Star Wars to mind either. It was a basket of fries and onion rings with a pile of pulled pork on top sprinkled with cheese and other toppings. Its decent and shareable, but it also could have been added to a menu for literally any IP. The winner for us at Galactic Grill is decidedly silly, because this spot has slush drinks with mini lightsaber stirrers that light up. I promptly gave it to my child and was delighted to see her with her own blue lightsaber. (I was glad it wasnt real when she stuck it in her mouth, though.) I did feel the absence of the Darth By Chocolate parfait cake, though, which had grown to be a favorite staple of the season over the years. Take a look below to see the hits and misses of our Star Wars food crawl. Coaxium Sipper io9/Gizmodo Coaxium Sipper io9/Gizmodo Tauntaun Bucket io9/Gizmodo io9/Gizmodo io9/Gizmodo io9/Gizmodo Fried Chicken Baos io9/Gizmodo Fried Falumpaset Cheese Skewer io9/Gizmodo Loaded Outpost Fries io9/Gizmodo Galactic Gyro Burger io9/Gizmodo Check out this foodie fare and more out at Disneylands Season of the Force, now through May 11. Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, whats next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.

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Following two exciting weeks of nominations, ArchDaily's readers have evaluated over 500 projects and selected 15 finalists for the Building of the Year Award China. Architects and enthusiasts participated in the nomination process, choosing projects that exemplify what it means to push architecture forward. These finalists are the buildings that have inspired ArchDaily readers the most, which also reveal the growing trend of Chinese architecture.

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A new event is coming to Destiny 2 as part of the final arc of Episode Heresy: Rite of the Nine. This limited-time event will bring with it tons of new challenges, the return of some fan-favorite loot, and even a new social space. Here are all the details you need to know about Rite of the Nine and how it will work.Table of Contents [hide]When does Rite of the Nine come out? When does Rite of the Nine come out?Rite of the Nine doesn't have an exact release date as of yet, but it will be launching sometime after the start of Episode Heresy Act III, which is now live, having launched on April 1, 2025. This will be a limited-time event that likely will last until the launch of the new expansion of Destiny 2, currently only known as "Project Apollo" from Bungie's 2025-2026 roadmap. But the specific end date is unconfirmed.Continue Reading at GameSpot

Sometimes, an announcement one might expect to be an April Fool's Day joke turns out to be the real deal. Case in point: One week after releasing limited-time drops featuring SpongeBob SquarePants, Wizards of the Coast has announced a surprise Secret Lair drop centered around Deadpool, the Merc With A Mouth from Marvel Comics.The limited-run five-card drop features four reprinted MTG cards with new Deadpool-themed art and flavor text, in which the popular Marvel hero speaks directly to the player in his trademark fourth-wall-breaking style. The fifth card in the drop is a mechanically unique creature card for Deadpool himself--the first mechanically-unique Secret Lair card since Lara Croft, Tomb Raider in 2024.The five cards in the Deadpool Secret Lair drop are as follows:Continue Reading at GameSpot

Photo Mode has become one of the most beloved features in Cyberpunk 2077, offering players the opportunity to capture the vibrant, dystopian aesthetic of Night City. While the game initially launched with significant criticism, its subsequent updates and expansions have elevated its reputation. Throughout this turnaround, Photo Mode has remained a staple, providing an immersive way for players to engage with their surroundings and characters. With Project Orion, the upcoming sequel, CD Projekt Red has an opportunity to embrace this popular feature from day one.