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Disneyland Galaxy's Edge Star Wars Coke bottles can't go on planes, TSA says
The special Coke and other soft drink bottles designed for Disneyland's Galaxy's Edge Star Wars theme park look too much like explosives to go on planes, the TSA says. Credit: AP
The new Disneyland re-creation of the world of Star Wars has been given a massive thumbs-up since its opening in May.
Many visitors have been wowed by the attention to detail at Galaxy's Edge, from the iconic Millenium Falcon all the way down to the unique bottles of Coca Cola on sale.
Needless-to-say the exclusive "thermal detonator"-shaped bottles have become something of a prized item for park goers.
There is only one small problem for travellers, the Transportation Security Administration in the US says they can't go on planes.
A post on Twitter to the @AskTSA account asked whether the bottles would be allowed on flights. "I know these look dodgy, but can they be packed in suitcase? Thanks," asked @DarkAshNet.
The TSA came back that yes indeed, the bottles were "dodgy".
"Thanks for asking! Replica and inert explosives aren't allowed in either carry-on or checked bags," was the response.
It is not known if any visitors have been stopped from carrying them on board as yet. However, lightsabers are TSA-approved and allowed in carry-on and checked bags.
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