There’s something really cool about Galaxy’s Edge after dark. I don’t know if it’s the fact that the black spires glow blue, that the village gets darker and a little more mysterious, or that standing under the big black sky really does make you feel like you’re in a galaxy far, far away. I thoroughly enjoy […] Read more…
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Dok-Ondar’s Pets
Galaxy’s Edge has so many shops, big and small, with strange goods for sale and even stranger details. If you visit the Den of Antiquities, you’ll find one of my favorite details within the shops: shopkeeper Dok-Ondar’s pets. First, in the muggy water tank, you’ll see his ollopom, Ollie. Here’s his official bio from the […] Read more…
The Original Trilogy Boxes
Hidden gems throughout Disneyland are nothing new. From the very first day of park operation to the latest reopenings post-refurbishment projects, park visitors are always finding new details hiding in plain sight. And in Galaxy’s Edge, there are tons to find. Let’s take a look at one of my favorites: the Original Trilogy Boxes. This one […] Read more…
Concept Art: Galaxy’s Edge
When designing an out-of-this-world land, Imagineers have to have out-of-this-world imaginations, with concept art to match. But as I was looking through Galaxy’s Edge concept art, I was amazed to discover that most of it is remarkably close to the final product, especially compared to other lands at the resort. While sometimes scale is a little […] Read more…
Galaxy’s Edge, The Galactic Cruiser, and Hogsmeade – How Much Immersion Is Too Much?
Immersion seems to be a polarizing topic for theme park fans. Some LOVE it; they want to fully live in the world’s they’re visiting. And others…just kind of think it’s silly. And in some cases, they’ll say it can arguably make the theme park experience too complicated or even worse. So, where’s the happy medium? […] Read more…
Galaxy’s Edge Trash Code
Sometimes when I visit Disneyland, my friends and family are puzzled by the pictures I take. This post is a perfect example. I was trying to get some nice shots of…trash cans. What on earth could possibly be newsworthy about trash cans? Well, as it turns out…in Galaxy’s Edge, the trash cans each feature a […] Read more…
Millennium Falcon Battle Scene
If you’ve ever visited Galaxy’s Edge, you know the land is filled with docked ships. Some are kept under close watch by Storm Troopers, while others are resistance ships hidden in the landscape. But did you know there’s one place where you can see ships suspended in the middle of battle? Let’s head over to […] Read more…
Carbonite Wall
If you’ve ever visited Galaxy’s Edge, you’ve probably spent a little time in the Millennium Falcon. Smuggler’s Run was the land’s first ride, and the whole experience of sitting in the same spot as Han Solo, Chewy, and the rest of the gang is an incredible feeling for Star Wars fans. And when the ride ends, […] Read more…
Resistance Supply
May 2019 – present LOCATION Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Resistance Supply is tucked into a quiet corner of Galaxy’s Edge, unsurprisingly on the resistance-controlled side of the land. To find this shop, head to Rise of the Resistance and then keep going to the right of the attraction entrance. You’ll see the stand in the […] Read more…
Creature Stall
May 2019 – present LOCATION Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – The Creature Stall anchors the western side of Batuu’s marketplace. If you’re coming from the Rise of the Resistance side of the land, head through the square courtyard and into the row of shops. You’ll see the Creature Stall on your right, across the walkway […] Read more…
Jewels of Bith
May 2019 – present LOCATION Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – The Jewels of Bith shop sits at the start of Batuu’s marketplace, across the walkway from Kat Saka’s Kettle. To find the shop, walk through Ronto Roasters toward the marketplace. Jewels of Bith will be the first shop on your left. EXPERIENCE Details: Merchandise – […] Read more…
Unusual Angles: Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge
It’s a little hard to declare anything in Galaxy’s Edge unusual when the whole land is designed to be that way. No alleyway, building, or path is supposed to look familiar. That’s the point. So when pulling pictures for this post, I instead tried to think about areas I don’t see much – whether on […] Read more…
Aurebesh Translator
As you walk around Galaxy’s Edge, you might notice some strange writing on different signs and buildings. This is Aurebesh, the most common written language in a galaxy far, far away. (You’ll even see it in Return of the Jedi!) That’s cool, you’re probably thinking, but I have no idea what it means. Turns out, there’s an […] Read more…
Rise of the Resistance
January 2020 – present LOCATION Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Rise of the Resistance is hidden on the outskirts of Black Spire Outpost, tucked away from the First Order. To find the attraction, head toward the Critter Country side of Galaxy’s Edge. You’ll see the entrance across the walkway from some docked ships, just before […] Read more…