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Disneyland Adds Original Star Wars Characters to Galaxy's Edge Land

May 6, 2026
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Disneyland Adds Original Star Wars Characters to Galaxy's Edge Land

Story Summary

On May 6, 2026, IGN reporter Adam Bankhurst visited Disneyland's Galaxy's Edge to cover the arrival of Original Trilogy characters including Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia. The update introduced new shop displays featuring artifacts from the Galactic Civil War and John Williams' iconic film scores. While the author noted a slight reduction in immersion, the additions successfully recreated emotional connections between characters and delighted fans of the franchise.

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