Tonight at one minute past midnight, stores around the globe will open their doors to fans for Force Friday.

In London, Stormtroopers and R2-D2 have joined a young Star Wars fan at the Disney Store on Oxford Street to begin the final countdown to midnight tonight, when the much anticipated Star Wars: The Force Awakens product line launches.

With Star Wars: The Force Awakens toys, collectibles, gadgets, apparel and more officially hitting shelves tonight at 12:01 a.m., in London, a flagship event will be held at The Disney Store on Oxford Street, where fans can join us! We've already heard that many will be coming in fancy dress so if you'd like to dress up, then feel free! At 12:01 a.m., the Disney Store will open its doors for fans to experience its galactic line-up of Star Wars: The Force Awakens merchandise – with an exclusive theme pin and other giveaways, as well as an in-store competition and product demos. Fans can also start browsing and purchasing the much anticipated line-up of new products online at www.disneystore.co.uk. You may also visit www.StarWars.com for more details on the Force Friday unboxing live stream and midnight madness retailer activities.

If you would like to join us tonight, Thursday 3rd September for the midnight opening, then apply now and we can send you a ticket with directions & times etc - and see you there!