Disney's new theme park additions in California and Florida are causing some problems for travelers and TSA.
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in Disneyland in California, and (as of Thursday) at Disney World in Orlando are selling every kind of Batuu-themed souvenir you can think of: Lightsabers, blasters, droid headbands, kitchenware. Even soda bottles.
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The specially-designed Coca-Cola bottles in particular were modeled after replica explosives inspired by the Star Wars franchise. And apparently, they're extremely popular among fans. Here's what they look like.
TSA released a statement saying it would ban the bottles from both carry-on and checked bags because they resemble explosives.
"Replica and inert explosives aren't allowed in either carry-on or checked bags," AskTSA tweeted.
This may come as a disappointment to diehard fans of Disney and Star Wars, as the highly-anticipated opening of the attraction in Orlando nears.
Asked if the soda containers would be permissible if the lids — which most resemble an actual explosive — were removed, the TSA said if discovered in a bag and agents believe it's real, "the item will be treated as such until advised by law enforcement."
A request for comment from Disney was not immediately answered. We'll update when we hear back.
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