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Jeff Rooks

Rooks is an SEO strategist, copywriter, and content editor who occasionally masquerades as a designer, photographer, brewer, or cook. A lifelong Star Wars geek, his earliest memories are playing with Kenner action figures while watching the Original Trilogy on VHS. Aside from keeping up with the latest Star Wars content, he enjoys living out his own Star Wars story at Galaxy's Edge East. Rooks is passionate about cooking and loves discussing and occasionally writing about food, beer, and cocktails. Never far from his emotional support laptop, you can often find him hammering out words at local coffee shops or breweries around Orlando. His other interests include starting a new hobby every week, watching old Columbo episodes, and avoiding folding the laundry. Aside from Star Wars, his fandoms include the MCU, Harry Potter, Battlestar Galactica, and the Lord of the Rings.

In a promotional photo for The Last Jedi update of Star Tours, a StarSpeeder 1000 flies over ski speeders speeding along the salt flats on the surface of Crait. (Disney / Lucasfilm)

How Many Star Tours Combinations Are There?

With 23 unique segments in 4 distinct story sequences, there are 140 unique combinations in Star Tours right now. From the earliest days of the original Star Tours attraction to The Rise of Skywalker updates, we explore the history of the segments and explore the combinations you can experience.

The May the Fourth be With You lightsaber meetup hosted by the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Discord at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Star Wars Day in 2022

May the 4th Be With You: What Is Star Wars Day?

A pun on may the Force be with you, May the Fourth is arguably the most popular celebration within the Star Wars fandom. What started as an unofficial fan holiday is now celebrated by Lucasfilm and the Disney Parks. Here is everything you need to know about celebrating Star Wars Day.

Covers from many different Star Wars Legends novels (Disney / Lucasfilm)

How To Read the Star Wars Legends Books in Order

Looking to start reading the Star Wars Legends novels? Not sure where to start? With popular characters like Mara Jade, Darth Bane, and more, many fans eventually want to dive into Legends. Here is the complete Star Wars Legends reading order to limit confusion and spoilers.

Rey and Chewbacca walking through Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at dusk

What Is Star Wars Month? (Updated for 2024)

Have you heard of Star Wars Month? Since the early 90s, fans have called May Star Wars Month. For the last several years Disney has used the term to promote special events, especially at Disneyland Park in California. Here is everything you need to know about the history of Star Wars Month.

Black Spire Brew and Cold Brew Black Caf, two of the four coffees in Galaxy’s Edge (Disney / Lucasfilm)

Where To Buy Coffee in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge

Coffee – or caf as they call it in Star Wars – is something many people take seriously. And there are definitely some delicious coffee options available in Galaxy’s Edge. From hot, black caf to several cold brew options, here are all the coffees available in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge and where to buy them.

Three examples of coffee in Star Wars: Spiran caf from the Rebels episode “Out of Darkness” and Thuris Caf and Hyperspace Brew from the Star Wars: The Ultimate Cookbook by Jenn Fujikawa and Marc Sumerak. (Disney / Lucasfilm / Insight Editions)

Does Coffee Exist In Star Wars?

Does coffee exist in Star Wars? Long time fans know coffee by the in-universe name “caf.” The term originated in a 1996 role playing game sourcebook, becoming one of the most popular phrases for coffee in Star Wars. The Expanded Universe included several similar coffee-like beverages, while the current canon uses caf and coffee interchangeably.

Homemade ronto wraps featuring roasted pork, grilled sausages, slaw, and peppercorn sauce. See our full ronto wrap recipe for details. (Jeff Rooks / SWGEDiscord)

How To Make a Ronto Wrap at Home (Copycat Recipe)

Want to bring home the taste of Batuu? Our version of the official ronto wrap recipe is easy to make, with all the flavors you expect from the original. Made from roast pork, grilled pork sausages, slaw, and peppercorn sauce, you can make our ronto wrap copycat recipe anytime for a fast and delicious meal.

Ewoks, as seen on the forest moon of Endor in Return of the Jedi. While never officially depicted in Star Wars, it is heavily implied that Ewoks eat stormtroopers and humans. (Disney / Lucasfilm)

Do Ewoks Eat Humans and Stormtroopers?!

Think Ewoks are cute and cuddly? Maybe look a little deeper. They planned to roast Han Solo for dinner, keeping Luke and Chewie for future meals. So, if the were prepared to eat Han, they undoubtedly would eat stormtroopers too. Here are all the examples of Ewoks eating stormtroopers and humans.

The Grand Inquisitor from Rebels, Cal Kestis from Jedi: Survivor, and Kelleran Beq from The Mandalorian. (Disney/Lucasfilm)

How Many Jedi Survived Order 66?

During the Clone Wars, there were approximately 10,000 Jedi. However, only 53 survived Order 66. Several turned to the dark side, others were killed by the Inquisitors, while others survived to the Galactic Civil War or even the New Republic Era. Here are the Jedi who survived Order 66 and what happened to them.

Mace Windu in Episode III: Revenge of the Sith (Disney / Lucasfilm)

Did Mace Windu Survive After Revenge of the Sith?

A popular debate among Star Wars fans is whether Mace Wundu survives Revenge of the Sith. Despite rumors he is alive, canonically Mace Windu died following his duel with Darth Sidious. Still, fans love to discuss the possibility of Mace surviving. Even actor Samuel L. Jackson has expressed doubts over whether Mace is dead. So, let’s definitely answer: did Mace Windu survive and explain whether he is alive or dead in Star Wars. Did Mace Windu Die? Yes, Jedi Master… Read More »Did Mace Windu Survive After Revenge of the Sith?