January 1987 – present
LOCATION
Tomorrowland – The Star Trader faces Tomorrowland’s inner plaza. To find the shop, head toward Space Mountain. You’ll see the shop on the right, just after the pathway turns right (by the fountain and seating area).
EXPERIENCE
Details:
- Merchandise – Star Wars clothing, toys, mugs, pins, and other souvenirs
- Price Range – Cheapest pins under $10, ranging up to some collector sets over $100
- Unique Features – Spaceships floating from ceiling, asteroid mural along interior
The Star Trader is the holy grail of gift shops for Star Wars fans. Here, you’ll find everything and anything Star Wars – clothes, toys, bags, games, models, pins, mugs, art…the list goes on and on. If you have a Star Wars fan in your Disneyland group, Star Trader is a must.
SHOPPING TIPS
If you’re visiting Star Tours at any point during your trip, you don’t need to worry about visiting this shop; it’s your exit. Alternatively, if your group wants to ride Star Tours but you don’t, this shop is a great place to kill time. The large retail space sells tons of different merchandise, and you can even build your own lightsaber! I love swinging through this shop when I visit Tomorrowland, because there’s always something new to check out.
TRIVIA
From 1967 – 1987, this retail space housed a shop called the “Character Shop”.
Disneyland Paris also has its own Star Trader, located in Discoveryland.