Disney has big plans for Star Wars' 'Force Friday' By: CNBC.com News September 03, 2015 at 11:03 AM EDT Disney is turning its launch of new "Star Wars" merchandise-3½ months before "The Force Awakens"-into a new kind of retail holiday. Read More >> Related Stocks: Amazon.com Playmates Toys Ltd Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Walt Disney