Disney Expands Galaxy's Edge with Multi-Era Characters

Disney has announced significant updates to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland in Anaheim, California, expanding the immersive land to feature characters from multiple eras of the Star Wars saga. Beginning April 29, visitors will encounter classic figures such as Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia Organa, and Darth Vader alongside ongoing appearances by heroes from the sequel trilogy and recent series.

The changes mark a shift from the land's original focus since its 2019 opening, when it was set exclusively on the planet Batuu during the period between "The Last Jedi" and "The Rise of Skywalker." This timeline emphasized characters like Rey, Kylo Ren, and members of the Resistance and First Order, creating a self-contained story within the franchise's continuity. Attractions such as the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run ride and the Rise of the Resistance battle simulation, along with experiences at Oga's Cantina and various shops, drew guests into this specific era. However, the strict adherence to canon limited appearances by original trilogy icons, as many were deceased or absent by that point in the timeline. Chewbacca was a notable exception, bridging both eras.