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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.

Cold brew black caf from the Disney Parks (Disney / Lucasfilm)

How To Make Cold Brew Black Caf at Home (Copycat Recipe)

Want to enjoy the flavors of Galaxy’s Edge at home? Our simple and easy to make cold brew black caf tastes almost exactly like the original. All you need is cream cheese, powdered sugar, heavy whipping cream, and cold brew. Our copycat recipe is perfect for a delicious morning drink or a tasty dessert beverage.

The Death Star and the Rebel Alliance briefing room before the Battle of Yavin, a critical moment in defining before and after the Battle of Yavin - BBY and ABY (Disney / Lucasfilm)

What Does ABY and BBY Mean in Star Wars?

In Star Wars, the Battle of Yavin plays an important role in determining when different stories take place. Typically abbreviated BBY and ABY, they establish how from from the original 1977 Star Wars each story is. They are also used form character birth and death years and to track the most important events.

Anakin Skywalker in Revenge of the Sith, Luke Skywalker in Return of the Jedi, and Rey in The Rise of Skywalker, the final films of each of the three Star Wars trilogies. (Disney / Lucasfilm)

How Many Days Pass in the Star Wars Movies?

The Star Wars film saga spans 67 years, but we see far less of that time on screen. From A New Hope to The Rise of Skywalker, here is how many days are in each movie. We also cover how much time passes between movies and trilogies.

Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn from The Phantom Menace, former Padawan Ahsoka Tano from Star Wars: Rebels, Rey from The Rise of Skywalker, and Revan from Knights of the Old Republic, all potential examples of Gray Jedi in Star Wars (Disney / Lucasfilm)

Are Gray Jedi Canon in Star Wars?

Although Gray Jedi are not canon, they are a popular discussion topic among fans. We look at the origins of the Greys, the possibility of a Grey Jedi code, and then outline most of characters or groups that frequently make the list of Gray Jedi.

Barriss Offee in Attack of the Clones, The Clone Wars, and Tales of the Empire. (Disney / Lucasfilm)

Who Is Barriss Offee in Tales of the Empire?

Are you wondering who Barriss Offee is in Tales of the Jedi? As a Jedi, she appears in Attack of the Clones and The Clone Wars. More recently, she appeared in the Star Wars anthology series Tales of the Empire. Here is everything you need to know about Barriss Offee.

The key art from the new Star Wars anthology series Tales of the Empire on Disney+ (Disney / Lucasfilm)

When Does Tales of the Empire Take Place?

Tales of the Empire, Season two of the Star Wars: Tales anthology series, takes place between 20 BBY and 9 ABY. This season focuses on Morgan Elsbeth and Barriss Offee, with each episode taking place at a different point on the Star Wars timeline.

An artistic rendering of Black Spire Outpost featuring several of the best things to do at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge: Smuggler’s Run, Oga’s Cantina, the Marketplace, Savi’s, and more. (Disney Lucasfilm)

The 16 Best Things To Do at Galaxy’s Edge

A hugely popular fan destination, your first trip to Galaxy’s Edge can be overwhelming. The Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Discord is all about providing information and helping you make your trip more exciting. From rides to experiences, Here are the 16 best things to do in Galaxy’s Edge, as voted on by our users.

The Acolyte logo from the first tease trailer (Disney / Lucasfilm)

When Does The Acolyte Take Place and When Does It Come Out?

The Acolyte is an upcoming live-action Star Wars series set in the High Republic era. Created by Leslye Headland, the eight-episode series debuts on June 4, 2024. Learn when it is set, where it relates to other Star Wars stories, and details about the series.