If you’re planning a trip to Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge anytime soon, here’s a heads-up Star Wars fans actually need to know:
Oga’s Cantina is set to temporarily close for a refurbishment — and the theme is reportedly shifting toward the Original Trilogy era.
So yes… your favorite place to sip a weird green drink while DJ R-3X does his thing is about to get a little makeover.
And if the rumors are true, it’s going to lean more into the classic Star Wars vibe.
Oga’s Cantina: Still One of Galaxy’s Edge’s Best Experiences
Oga’s Cantina is one of the most “Star Wars” places you can visit without stepping onto a movie set.
It’s loud, chaotic, packed, and borderline illegal-feeling — which is exactly what a real cantina should be.
For years, the setting has been locked into the sequel trilogy era, consistent with the original Galaxy’s Edge concept:
- Batuu as a living location
- timeline tied to the Resistance vs First Order period
- characters like Rey and Kylo Ren roaming around
But lately, Disney has been quietly easing away from that strict timeline approach.
Why the Original Trilogy Refurb Is a Big Deal
Let’s be honest: the Original Trilogy is the universal Star Wars language.
No matter which era you personally love, OT visuals and atmosphere just work in a theme park:
- it’s instantly recognizable
- it’s friendlier to casual visitors
- it creates nostalgia without needing explanation
- it fits seamlessly into the “spaceport cantina” fantasy
So even a small OT-themed refurb is the kind of move that can make Galaxy’s Edge feel more timeless — instead of anchored to one specific trilogy.
What This Could Mean for Galaxy’s Edge Long-Term
This update also connects to a bigger shift.
Disney has been experimenting with making Galaxy’s Edge feel less like an “in-universe sequel era roleplay zone,” and more like a general Star Wars playground that can flex between eras.
That’s a smart business move — and a smart fandom move.
Because if you’re a family visiting for the first time, you want:
- Vader vibes
- classic smugglers
- stormtroopers that feel “real Star Wars”
- OT aesthetic
Not something that requires three Disney+ subscriptions and a timeline spreadsheet.
If You’re Visiting Soon: Plan Around the Closure
If you’re heading to Disneyland and Oga’s Cantina is one of your must-dos:
✅ double check the closure/refurb window before finalizing plans
✅ keep an eye on reservations reopening after the refurb
✅ expect the cantina experience to be even more in-demand when it returns
Because anything with the words “Original Trilogy” attached tends to become a magnet.
Final Verdict: This Is the Right Direction
Oga’s Cantina doesn’t need a full reinvention.
But an OT refresh is the kind of small tweak that can make Galaxy’s Edge feel more welcoming — and more classic — without losing what already works.
If Batuu is going more Original Trilogy, even just aesthetically?
That’s a win.
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