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Disney Marks Life Day With New Star Wars Merch and Galaxy’s Edge Appearances

The annual November 17 Wookiee holiday rooted in the 1978 Holiday Special doubled as a coordinated retail event.

Overview

  • Disney Store and park locations launched a Life Day lineup that includes new and returning collectibles now on sale.
  • Headliners include The Stranger and Baylan Skoll legacy lightsaber hilts ($325 and $249.99), a Galactic Archive Loth‑Cat plush ($99.99), the Star Tours StarSpeeder 1000 playset ($350), and a Chewbacca Life Day talking figure ($34.99).
  • Hasbro’s Black Series Stranger Electronic Helmet, first offered via pre‑orders in June 2024 and shipping this fall, is now available through Disney Store.
  • At Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Chewbacca greeted guests in red Life Day robes with Rey during limited‑time meet‑and‑greets, following earlier appearances at Walt Disney World’s Jollywood Nights.
  • Rain in Anaheim curtailed on‑site traditions as organizers canceled the usual Black Spire Outpost procession, though fans still gathered for carols and a group photo, and Disney Store promoted free shipping on $85+ orders with code SHIPMAGIC.