Here’s One Change We Didn’t See Coming at ‘Star Wars: Galaxy Edge’
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland has shifted its timeline to include characters from the original trilogy, replacing sequel-era figures with icons like Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker. Alongside this change, previously avoided commercial merchandise, including Funko Pops, has appeared in Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities. This shift marks a move away from the immersive, in-universe experience that defined the land’s original vision.
- ▪The timeline at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge has been updated to include characters from the original trilogy, such as Han Solo and Princess Leia.
- ▪Funko Pops and merchandise labeled 'Star Wars' now appear in Dok-Ondar’s, a store once dedicated to in-universe authenticity.
- ▪The change reflects a broader shift toward accessibility and commercialization, moving away from the park’s original immersive design.
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We understand the use of John Williams’ music. We understand Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader. We even understand the updated ride. But this one small change to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge feels somehow antithetical to all of that, and it’s kind of a bummer.cnx.cmd.push(function(){cnx({"playerId":"92b7b46b-43ed-4e0e-b21b-2c999302d9d7","settings":{"advertising":{"macros":{"AD_UNIT":"/23178111854/od.gizmodo.com/article","CHILD_UNIT":"article","POST_ID":"2000753310","POST_TYPE":"post","CHANNEL":"io9","SECTION":"theme-parks-destinations","SUBSECTION":"","CATEGORIES":"theme-parks-destinations","TAGS":"funko,galaxys-edge,star-wars,star-wars-galaxys-edge","NOP":"0"},"timeBeforeFirstAd":0}}}).render("cnx-player-main")}); This week, the Star Wars-themed section of Disneyland in Anaheim, California,…
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