Batuu is getting bigger without physically getting bigger For years, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland has looked incredible while also playing by some oddly narrow rules. Batuu was locked mostly to the sequel-era timeline, which meant the land could be stunning, expensive, and immersive while still feeling a little boxed in. That is finally changing. Beginning April 29, 2026, Disneyland’s version of Galaxy’s Edge will expand its timeline to pull in more Star Wars eras, including characters and story elements tied to Return of the Jedi, The Mandalorian, and Ahsoka. And honestly, it feels overdue. Darth Vader, Luke, Han, and Leia are coming to Batuu The biggest headline is the character roster. Darth Vader is coming to Batuu alongside Imperial stormtroopers, while Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Leia Organa are also being added to the land’s evolving story. Disney and StarWars.com both frame this as a major shift away…
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Disneyland’s Star Wars Nite 2026 Is Basically a Buffet of Maul, Phasma, Oga’s, and Questionable Financial Decisions
Disneyland has once again looked at Star Wars fans and decided the correct response was: “yes, all of it.” Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite 2026 is set for April 28, April 30, May 4, and May 6, with the actual event running from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. inside Disneyland Park and ticket holders allowed in as early as 6 p.m. without a separate park reservation. As of the official announcement, April 30 and May 4 are sold out, while April 28 and May 6 still have tickets available, starting at $174 per guest. So yes, this is very much one of those “special ticketed experiences” where Disney invites you to feel the Force and also feel your bank account leave your body. Darth Maul, Captain Phasma, and a Suspicious Amount of Fan-Service To be fair, Disney is not exactly being subtle about what it thinks will get people…