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Andor series title card from StarWars.com (Disney / Lucasfilm)

When Does Andor Take Place in the Star Wars Timeline?

The new Disney+ Star Wars series Andor takes place in 5 BBY, five years before Rogue One. A prequel to the film, the series focuses on Cassian Andor during his early days with the Rebellion. Here is where Andor fits in the Star Wars timeline, plus what you need to know before you start watching.

A box of star wars spice from The Book of Boba Fett (Disney / Lucasfilm)

What Is Spice in Star Wars?

First mentioned in A New Hope and most recently seen in The Book of Boba Fett, spice is an illicit substance that is refined into drugs and medicine. Although Kessel is infamous for its spice mines, several other planets have lucrative mining operations. Learn more about spice in Star Wars.

Official Disney+ poster for Obi-Wan Kenobi starring Ewan McGregor (Disney / Lucasfilm)

8 Things You Should Know Before Watching Obi-Wan Kenobi

Ready for the new Obi-Wan Kenobi series on Disney+? While Obi-Wan Kenobi is one of the most well-known Jedi in Star Wars, most of his story is told outside the movies. From The Clone Wars to novels and comics, here are 8 things you should know about Kenobi before you start watching the show.

Obi-Wan Kenobi from the tease trailer (Disney / Lucasfilm)

What to Watch Before Obi-Wan Kenobi

Are you ready for the Obi-Wan show on Disney+? Whether you’re a long-time Star Wars fan or new to the fandom, here is everything you need to watch before starting Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Saber Madness 2022

Saber Madness is a fun and free tournament-style voting event where you get to decide the most iconic lightsaber in the galaxy.

In a promotional photo for The Force Awakens update of Star Tours, a StarSpeeder 1000 flies over crashed Star Destroyer on the surface of Jakku. (Disney / Lucasfilm)

When Does Star Tours Take Place & Is It Canon?

While Star Tours is the original Star Wars attraction, placing it on the Star Wars timeline isn’t easy. Although the original set after Return of the Jedi, the current version mixes elements of the Original, Prequel, and Sequel Trilogies. Here are the basics about when it takes place and whether or not it is canon.

The Book of Boba Fett title card from StarWars.com (Disney / Lucasfilm)

What to Watch Before The Book of Boba Fett

Boba Fett has captivated fans for decades, so it’s no surprise he was brought back from the dead. Despite being an elite bounty hunter, few of his adventures take place in the Star Wars Saga films. Learn everything you need to know about the galaxy’s most iconic bounty hunter with our Boba Fett watchlist.

A lightsaber meetup inside Galaxy’s Edge at Disney World on November 11th, 2021 to celebrate Life Day

How to Fly With Your Lightsaber

Whether you are flying home with your new saber from Savi’s or traveling to Galaxy’s Edge with your custom lightsaber, you absolutely can fly with your sabers. From the best way to pack to dealing with airport security, here are our tips on how you can fly with a lightsaber safely.