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Disney reveals Death Star at Epcot

To celebrate the upcoming release of “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” the iconic Spaceship Earth at Walt Disney World Resort transforms into the dreaded Death Star from Star Wars.

ORLANDO, Fla. — A Disney parks icon had a new look Monday night.

Epcot at Walt Disney World in Florida held a special event Monday night to celebrate Star Wars at Disney’s Hollywood Studios and the upcoming release of the film "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story."

During the event, Epcot’s iconic Spaceship Earth was magically transformed into the Death Star, the devastating battle station seen in the original "Star Wars" movie.

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The Death Star overlay was done through digital projections, complete with laser beams shooting into the night sky.

The event was attended by Mads Mikkelsen who plays Galen Erso in the latest Star Wars installment. "

" hits theaters Dec. 16, with early screenings on Dec. 15.

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