Get ready, Star Wars fans! Huge news just dropped from a galaxy far, far away – and it’s landing right in the heart of Disneyland Park! Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is about to change forever, bringing even more iconic moments to life.

Mark your calendars for April 29, 2026! Starting then, Black Spire Outpost on Batuu will expand its timeline. This means you’ll no longer be confined to one specific era. Prepare to rub shoulders with heroes and villains from across the Star Wars saga, all in one incredible land.

Remember how Galaxy’s Edge always focused on the Resistance era? Well, that’s changing in a big way! Imagine this: Darth Vader himself will stalk through Batuu, hunting for Luke Skywalker, backed by Imperial Stormtroopers. The tension will be palpable!

But it’s not all Dark Side. The legendary trio of Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, and Han Solo will reunite on Batuu, alongside Chewbacca. Luke seeks Force knowledge and artifacts, Leia recruits for safety near the Millennium Falcon, and Han… well, he’ll likely be eyeing Oga’s Cantina, as usual!

These legends join the characters you already know and love. You’ll still find Ahsoka Tano, The Mandalorian, and Grogu near the marketplace.

R2-D2 continues his patrols, and Rey still leads the Resistance at their camp, inviting you to join the fight on Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.

The atmosphere is getting an upgrade too. John Williams’ iconic scores, pulling themes from the first six films, will fill the air throughout the land. As you pass through the tunnels, the « Main Title » and Force Theme will draw you in.

Wander through Batuu and you’ll hear motifs from classics like « Han Solo and the Princess, » « The Desert and the Robot Auction, » and « The Emperor. » And yes, « Cantina Band » will still blast from Oga’s Cantina, where Oga Garra just opened her watering hole in this new, expanded timeline.

Even the shops are getting a temporal tweak! First Order Cargo transforms into Black Spire Surplus. This military salvage operation will offer artifacts from all eras, including Imperial and Rebel items from the Galactic Civil War. Imagine the treasures you’ll find!

Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities will showcase a different array of one-of-a-kind items, reflecting Batuu’s earlier history. And at Droid Depot, an earlier generation of the Mubo family will be busy prototyping BB-style droids. Don’t worry, you can still build your own droid companion!

Luke Skywalker’s quest for lightsaber knowledge means he’ll be meeting Savi. So, you can still experience building your own lightsaber under the guidance of Savi’s Gatherers. It’s all about enriching the story, no matter the era!

But don’t fret, your current favorites aren’t going anywhere! You can still pilot the Millennium Falcon on Smugglers Run, or grab a refreshing blue milk and a delicious ronto wrap. The essence of Batuu remains, but now with even more layers of history.

And as night falls, the spires of Batuu still become a breathtaking backdrop for « Shadows of Memory: A Skywalker Saga » projection show. On select evenings, « Fire of the Rising Moons » gives you a unique view of the Disneyland fireworks, complete with iconic music and tales from across the galaxy.

Whether you pledge allegiance to the Light Side, the Dark Side, or you’re just a curious traveler, these updates are a game-changer. It’s a fantastic way to celebrate even more of the stories and characters we all cherish. Keep an eye out – you might even spot some of these enhancements appearing in Galaxy’s Edge over the next few months, leading up to the official launch on April 29, 2026. This is going to be epic!