News Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge - Historical Construction/Impressions

[Disney Analyst]

Do I dare point out that the circular dish was not knocked off of the Falcon until the final battle in Return of the Jedi? Why would Vader be walking around when he died during that battle?

And while I’m at it, do I point out that Poe’s black X-wing was destroyed very quickly after the destruction of Starkiller Base, not long enough for it to visit Batuu and have a whole Rise of the Resistance adventure?

Do I?

DO I?!?

No, that would be silly.

Shut up, get in line for the new meet and greets, shops, and enjoy the updated BGM.

OKAY!?!?

(said with love)

 

[Dragonman]

Micechat:

• First Order Cargo will transform into Black Spire Surplus, reframed as a military salvage operation dealing in artifacts from across the galaxy’s past, including Imperial and Rebel-era items.
  
  
• Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities, already one of the land’s strongest locations, will rotate its collection to reflect different periods in Star Wars history (which frankly makes perfect sense for an antiquities dealer).
  
  
• Droid Depot will feature an earlier generation of the Mubo family, experimenting with BB-style droid prototypes.
  
  
• Savi’s Workshop will continue its lightsaber-building experience, with Luke Skywalker himself showing interest in the knowledge and artifacts protected by Savi’s Gatherers.

And for the pièce de résistance: Olga’s will become Ackmena’s

 

[Mr. Sullivan]

RotR needs to stay in the sequel timeline. They can do a OT ride from scratch but I really think them reconfiguring the entire setting of Rise and the characters within would destroy the experience in the process. It was the land’s one true inarguable win. Tinker with the rest all you want but leave it be.

 

[coffeefan]

Lots to take in with this news. I like some things about it, saddened by a handful of others. If nothing else, it finally puts to rest the "will they, won't they" in terms of committing to a change like this one way or another. Many of the changes won't make too much sense if you like to think too hard about Star Wars like me but I sincerely doubt the average Disneyland guest or casual Star Wars fan will care. Happy for them. On that note, Disneyland's version appears it will be some weird timeline mix of Original Trilogy, New Republic and Sequel Trilogy.

Meanwhile, as I am someone who prefers the Prequels to all of those:

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Can I start my asking for a General Grievous walk around character now?

With Filoni in charge, I don't think PT fans will have to worry.

 

[DavidDL]

With Filoni in charge, I don't think PT fans will have to worry.

 

[BasiltheBatLord]

RotR needs to stay in the sequel timeline. They can do a OT ride from scratch but I really think them reconfiguring the entire setting of Rise and the characters within would destroy the experience in the process. It was the land’s one true inarguable win. Tinker with the rest all you want but leave it be.

I recall Martin saying in 2019 that RotR was specifically designed to make it possible to switch out era theming at a later date. I'm curious how that would be done though as the internal design of the star destroyer is consistent with ST and OT would look different.

 

[Mr. Sullivan]

I recall Martin saying in 2019 that RotR was specifically designed to make it possible to switch out era theming at a later date. I'm curious how that would be done though as the internal design of the star destroyer is consistent with ST and OT would look different.

If I had to guess the spaces they left it open for are easy and cheap and would add an feeling of clunky inconsistency to what is probably the tightest and most detail oriented Disney attraction of the 21st century. I really think they need to leave it alone.

 

[PiratesMansion]

Good, changes!

Now connect it to Toontown and run Rise until park closing.

 

[Tori]

Are Kylo Ren and Vi still roaming in galaxy’s edge?

 

[Figments Friend]

All of this sounds fun, especially the music, though I wonder why Disney World is dragging their feet.

Testing it out at DLR first, methinks, to gage Guest reaction.
At a later point I would expect a similar roll out at WDW…eventually.

Perhaps not exactly the same elements…
From a certain point of view, as Obi Wan used to say.

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[Figments Friend]

And for the pièce de résistance: Olga’s will become Ackmena’s
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OMG…can you just imagine…???

The casting…CASTING alone would be worth the price of admission, hands down.



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[Tha Realest]

Are Kylo Ren and Vi still roaming in galaxy’s edge?

I’ve been in both the DL and DHS SWGE numerous, numerous times, and every time I’ve seen Vi Moradi roaming around guests looked at her as nothing more than a really emphatic cosplayer. It was lost on virtually everyone that she was an original character for the land, let alone a CM.

 

[coffeefan]

 

[MisterPenguin]

Galaxy’s Edge is expanding its timeline at Disneyland, finally bringing classic characters to the land

Darth Vader, Luke, Leia, and Han are coming to Batuu

scottgustin.substack.com

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland to Expand Its Timeline to Include the Original Trilogy Era, Complete With Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, Princess Leia Organa, and More - IGN

On April 29, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland will expand its timeline to include the original trilogy era, complete with appearances by Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia Organa. Furthermore, musical selections from John Williams' iconic Star Wars film scores will...

www.ign.com

New Timeline Brings Luke, Han, Leia and Darth Vader to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland

Experience classic Star Wars encounters at Galaxy's Edge as beloved heroes join the timeline in Disneyland starting April 2026.

www.laughingplace.com

Why Disney World's Star Wars Land Is Not Changing.

Disney just made the bombshell announcement that they're finally “unlocking” the timeline of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to include original trilogy characters, classic era storytelling, John Williams' iconic scores, and more...at Disneyland. Unsurprisingly, this has

www.disneytouristblog.com

 

[SSG]

Seen on Twitter

 

[mickEblu]

Confused on why the OT SIDE lists 2 of the three OT movies in addition to “Original Trilogy.” Is there something specifically about Empire and RTJ that are going to be located where they are listed on the map? Am I missing something? Or is this just a case of interns be interning?

 

[SSG]

In what era will Ky'le from Tustin be placed?

 

[Professortango1]

I hope that means the Clone Wars and prequel trilogy are next. That would be pure nostalgia for millennials.

As a millennial, I am so tired with Clone Wars and Prequel callbacks and fan service. It is my issue with Season 2 of Mando.
"Heeeey everybody loook!!! It's Ahsoka! From the other show!!! Aren't you excited???"

No, Because you didn't bother giving me a reason to be excited for that character. You didn't establish them in the series, and they didn't do anything other than be a guest star to dump lore on Mando.

 

[Disney Irish]

Confused on why the OT SIDE lists 2 of the three OT movies in addition to “Original Trilogy.” Is there something specifically about Empire and RTJ that are going to be located where they are listed on the map? Am I missing something? Or is this just a case of interns be interning?

Is that graphic official or just an attempt by someone on X to "explain" it based on what they heard during the panel?

 

[mickEblu]

Is that graphic official or just an attempt by someone on X to "explain" it based on what they heard during the panel?

Oh now that you say that I’m not sure. I thought I was looking at something from Disney