Disneyland 's upcoming Star Wars change has sparked some major discussions as Galaxy 's Edge prepares to expand with various original trilogy characters/elements. After all, the Star Wars-themed land has been firmly locked into a single canonical day during the sequel trilogy since its opening. However, this upcoming evolution isn't coming out of nowhere. In truth, Lucasfilm has laid the groundwork for this exciting change well before the

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Walt Disney famously said Disneyland would never be complete “as long as there is imagination left in the world,” but the biggest dreamer of them all was scared Disneyland would never be finished in time for opening day, according to a new documentary about the making of the Anaheim theme park. Disneyland Art Director Harper Goff said Walt Disney was “scared” Disneyland would never be ready for opening day in July 1955 in the new “Disneyland

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Oga 's Cantina will close for at least six weeks at Disneyland ahead of a major overhaul of Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge that will bring a younger proprietor to the hive of scum and villainy and new music to the alien cocktail bar 's soundtrack. Disneyland will close Oga 's Cantina from Tuesday, Jan. 20 through at least early March for an extended refurbishment with no reopening date yet announced. The Oga 's Cantina refurbishment will last

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The 'Star Wars' sequels are out, and the original trilogy is in at Disneyland but just as the parks failed to commit to what made 'Galaxy's Edge' so interesting in the first place, now they can't even commit to erasing that dream. Last week, almost seven years after Galaxy 's Edge opened at Disneyland, Lucasfilm and Disney Parks announced sweeping changes to the land that by and large amounted to a singular conclusion: Disney was

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Walt Disney Imagineering originally planned to offer a variety of Star Wars missions aboard Disneyland 's Millennium Falcon attraction that lets riders pilot the fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy just like Han Solo and Lando Calrissian, according to a new report. The Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run ride in the Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge themed lands at Disneyland and Disney 's Hollywood Studios was designed with five different missions, according to

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The Happiest Place on Earth has multiple upcoming changes set for the new year, but it won 't be losing any pixie dust. Looking forward, there are a number of things Disneyland guests can expect in 2026. To help you plan your next Disney visit, take a look at the changes below. 1. Disneyland Guests Will Lose One Perk and Gain Another Starting on January 5th, 2026, resort guests will no longer be able to enter the parks 30 minutes early.

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Welcome to a new era of Batuu. Disneyland Resort has announced exciting updates coming to Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge at Disneyland. Beginning April 29, 2026, Black Spire Outpost is is expanding its timeline, introducing elements from the events of the original film trilogy. As a result, visitors to Batuu, the planet inside Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge, may cross paths with a few familiar faces from Darth Vader and Imperial stormtroopers strutting through

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In a shift from its original vision, Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge will be bringing in “classic” characters such as Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo and Princess Leia, along with John Williams ' “Star Wars” orchestrations. The move may be an acknowledgment that theme park visitors crave familiarity over interactive, play-focused experiences. Disneyland 's Star Wars: Galaxy 's Edge is turning back the clock. In a shift from its original ambitions,

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Disney parks haven't been a stranger to the news in recent weeks, particularly for their costume ban on visitors over 14 and another possible ban on paper straws. Now, a new topic has emerged that has many fans disappointed. The company has shut down rumors about plans for a complete refurbishment of Tomorrowland at its Disneyland Park in Anaheim, California. Disney parks haven't been a stranger to the news in recent weeks, particularly for

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When Walt Disney created Disneyland in 1955, his vision was simple but revolutionary: a place where families could play together. Unlike typical amusement parks of the time, Disneyland offered attractions designed for everyone, so mom and dad didn 't have to sit on the sidelines (or park bench) while the kids had all the fun. This same family-first philosophy was carried over to the creation of Walt Disney World in 1971, cementing Disney 's reputation as the

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A rider stuck on a stalled Disneyland Monorail climbed on the roof of the train before firefighters arrived to evacuate the ride that had been stalled on the track for more than an hour, according to social media posts. About 60 people were evacuated by ladder from the Disneyland Monorail Thursday evening, Jan. 8, after a technical issue caused two trains to lose power, according to police and Disneyland officials. The monorail trains

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Visiting Disneyland California can be an enchanting experience, filled with magic and adventure. However, one practical consideration that many visitors overlook is the need for lockers to store their belongings. Disneyland California lockers provide a convenient solution for guests who want to explore the park without the burden of carrying their bags. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into everything you need to know about Disneyland California lockers,

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A man suffered serious injuries during a brawl that broke out in the queue for a popular ride at Disneyland over the winter break. The fight occurred last Tuesday afternoon in line for the Indiana Jones Adventure, one of the marquee dark rides at the Anaheim theme park, police and Disneyland officials confirmed. “A group of people were waiting in line at Indiana Jones when another group cut through the line to catch up with other family

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Most guests skip Pirate 's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island, but this overlooked Disneyland spot offers one of the park 's most unique adventures. Across the Rivers of America, away from the bustle of New Orleans Square and the echo of cannon fire from Pirates of the Caribbean, sits one of Disneyland 's most underrated spaces: Pirate 's Lair on Tom Sawyer Island. It 's not flashy, it doesn 't have a Lightning Lane, and it won 't show up on most

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The calendar may still say December 2025, but Disneyland is already making plans for the Christmas 2026 season with a familiar holiday lineup of parades, fireworks and live music with some new food options and character costumes. The 2026-27 winter holiday season will return to Disneyland and Disney California Adventure from Nov. 18, 2026 through early January 2027. It 's never too early to start planning for next Christmas especially

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It is normal for Disneyland rides to experience downtime throughout the day due to various reasons. Sometimes, a ride is offline due to technical issues, while other times, operations are impacted by events like fireworks or weather. We're taking a look today at the rides that experienced the highest amount of downtime in 2025, and these may not be the ones you expected. Plus, we'll take a look at the rides that had the highest wait times, and

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