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Disneyland Unlocks Galaxy’s Edge Timeline on April 29, Bringing Darth Vader, Luke and Leia to Batuu

The update repositions Batuu as a flexible, multi‑era platform at Disneyland only.

Overview

  • Disney confirms a multi‑era expansion at Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge starting April 29, 2026, with some enhancements appearing in the weeks beforehand.
  • Original‑trilogy icons Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa and Han Solo will appear in Black Spire Outpost, with Rey continuing in the Resistance Camp and characters like The Mandalorian, Grogu and Ahsoka in the marketplace.
  • John Williams’ music from the first six films will play throughout the land, including the Cantina Band inside Oga’s Cantina.
  • Black Spire Outpost receives story and retail updates: First Order Cargo becomes Black Spire Surplus, Dok‑Ondar’s display changes, an earlier Mubo family runs Droid Depot, and Savi’s lightsaber experience continues.
  • Core attractions remain in place, with Rise of the Resistance unchanged; coverage also reports a Mandalorian and Grogu overlay for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run beginning May 22, which Disney has not detailed in the official blog post.