Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Timeline Soon Expands at Disneyland

Darth Vader and two stormtroopers in a Star Wars-themed setting.

Published on Apr 17, 2026 by Will

Beginning April 29, 2026, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland park will expand its timeline to include more Star Wars eras. Darth Vader, Leia Organa, Han Solo, and Luke Skywalker will arrive on Batuu, joining other beloved characters roaming the Outer Rim. Rey and the Resistance will continue their fight against the First Order in the Resistance Camp. Musical selections from John Williams’ Star Wars film scores will be played throughout the land.

Guests will be able to immerse themselves in different points of the Star Wars saga inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge like never before, with characters and storylines spanning the Galactic Civil War, New Republic, the Age of the Resistance, and First Order eras.

Han Solo and Leia Organa pose at Galaxy's Edge, Disneyland.

Luke Skywalker in a black cloak poses near the Millennium Falcon.

Character dressed as Leia Organa poses in a Star Wars-themed setting.

Han Solo and Chewbacca pose in front of the Millennium Falcon.

Darth Vader will be searching for Luke Skywalker on Batuu, accompanied by Imperial Stormtroopers searching the outpost. Leia and Han will be reunited with Luke and Chewbacca among the rocky spires. Luke will seek knowledge of the Force, lightsaber building, kyber crystals, and more, while Leia may be seen recruiting travelers near the Millennium Falcon.

The Mandalorian stands in a dimly lit, themed alley with Grogu.

Ahsoka Tano stands confidently, wearing her iconic outfit and dual lightsabers.

R2-D2, the iconic droid, stands on a pavement surface.

Guests will continue to encounter iconic heroes and villains such as Ahsoka Tano, The Mandalorian, Grogu, and R2-D2 near the marketplace. Rey will remain in the forested area on the outskirts of Black Spire Outpost representing the Age of the Resistance. Visitors might join the Resistance and engage in battles against the First Order aboard Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.

Rey stands confidently with a staff in Galaxy's Edge.

Millennium Falcon parked in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland.

A droid with large eyes interacts with a control panel.

New musical scores by John Williams from the first six Star Wars films will be featured throughout the land, including the “Main Title,” “Force Theme,” “Han Solo and the Princess,” “The Desert and the Robot Auction,” and “The Emperor.” The lively “Cantina Band” tune will continue within Oga’s Cantina, a popular spot for intergalactic travelers.

Local establishments will see updates to reflect the land’s expanded timeline. First Order Cargo will transform into Black Spire Surplus, a military salvage shop featuring artifacts from the Galactic Civil War. Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities will showcase a new array of rare items, while the Droid Depot will be run by an earlier generation of the Mubo family prototyping BB-style droids. Luke Skywalker will seek out Savi’s lightsaber shop, where guests can still build their own lightsabers.

Hondo Ohnaka In Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run At Disneyland Park.

Favorites like Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and classic food items such as blue milk and ronto wraps will remain available as visitors enjoy the enriched stories of Batuu. Nighttime brings projected shows like “Shadows of Memory: A Skywalker Saga,” illuminating the spires of Batuu with legendary Star Wars stories. Select evenings feature “Fire of the Rising Moons,” combining fireworks with iconic Star Wars music and tales across the galaxy.

Colorful projections illuminate rock formations above a spacecraft at night.

Fireworks illuminate the night sky above a Star Wars-themed landscape.

Crowd of people walking through Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland.

These updates celebrate Star Wars stories and characters beloved by fans, welcoming travelers to experience an even richer and more immersive timeline at Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge. Some enhancements will appear in the land in the months leading up to the official debut on April 29, 2026.

To read more about this, visit the Official Disney Parks Blog post here.
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