How to Have a Cosmic Good Time at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland California

Travel to a galaxy far, far away when visiting Disneyland in Anaheim, California! 

Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is one of the theme park’s newest and most popular attractions. It’s also the biggest, spanning 14 acres of the property. It’s designed to transport you to the Black Spire Outpost, a village with the largest settlement on the planet Batuu, where traders and smugglers can thrive without the watch of the First Order. 

This part of Disneyland California isn’t just home to the coolest rides in the galaxy. There are also shops and food joints that celebrate all things Star Wars! So buckle up, young Padawans, because we will impart the ways of Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge—from rides and attractions, food, merch, and more!

But before we get to deets, you might also want to know more about the amusement park that started it all. Check out our guide to Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure!

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What else is there to say? This is in Disneyland, so expect the best rides!

Fulfil your lifelong dream of boarding the Millennium Falcon, Han Solo’s spaceship that launched a thousand adventures. On Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run, you jump into hyperspeed and man the ship as a pilot, gunner, or flight engineer on a very important mission across the galaxy.

Disneyland’s Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance is a trackless dark ride that takes you to the First Order Star Destroyer, where you have to make your way past Kylo Ren with the help of Resistance Fighters. This ride uses state-of-the-art motion simulation and drop-ride technology for a one-of-a-kind adventure in enemy territory!

At Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, you can also get custom Star Wars goodies so you can take home the magic with you. Here are the shops you can get custom merch from:

Lightsabers are essential to the Star Wars fan experience. At Savi’s Workshop, you can build your very own lightsaber! Think of it as the Star Wars version of getting your own wand at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal. You can choose from four hilt themes: Peace and Justice, Power and Control, Elemental Nature, and Protection and Defense to create your ultimate weapon.

What’s an adventure in a galaxy far, far away without trusty droids? Head over to Droid Depot, where you can customize your very own droid—think of it as Build-A-Bear but for droids! You’ll go through a Parts Section and Build Section to create the perfect droid for you. 

Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has no shortage of out-of-this-world food joints. 

Here are the food joints you should try:

Ever wondered what the blue or green milk Luke Skywalker drinks in the films tastes like? At Milk Stand, you’ll transport yourself to the sandy planet of Tatooine, where frosty refreshments are all the rage to cool down. After all, it can get hot in sunny California!

Ronto’s Roasters is great for crew members making a pit stop to refuel themselves before their next great galactic adventure. They have an assortment of wraps filled with savoury sausage, pork, and veggies for the vegetarian Padawans. At Ronto’s Roasters, you’ll also be able to catch a glimpse of a trusty droid chef  grilling away. 

Aside from custom merch, you can also find stores at Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge so you can bring home other fun souvenirs. Here are the shops you can check out: 

Dok-Ondar's Den of Antiquities is home to treasures gathered from various planets across galaxies. Feel like a space scavenger and feast your eyes on ancient tools, kyber crystals (which are used to power lightsabers), statues, and a fantastic collection of lightsabers!

If you feel that the dark side is more of your speed, check out the First Order Cargo, which is nestled in the area where the First Order set up a temporary post to win over Batuu locals. Here you’ll different recruitment gears and supplies that will pledge your allegiance to the First Order.

East Coast bound and gearing to visit the Florida version of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge? Head to Walt Disney World Orlando:

Over on the West Coast, another famous theme park thrives. Universal Studios Hollywood is also in California, so might want to check that out too! Here’s our Disneyland vs. Universal Studios Hollywood comparison to help you deice: