Disneyland Park has unveiled Luke Skywalker as the latest addition to its Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge experience, coinciding with the launch of the “Season of the Force” celebration. This event, running from March 28 to May 11, 2025, brings exclusive attractions and character appearances to the park.
A Grand Entrance
Luke Skywalker, accompanied by R2-D2, made his debut in Galaxy’s Edge, marking a significant expansion of the park’s character lineup. Guests can encounter Luke in two primary locations: near the Millennium Falcon and within Black Spire Marketplace. The appearances are scheduled at various times throughout the day, with details available on the Disneyland app.
Luke Skywalker and R2-D2 are greeting guests in Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland!
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The introduction of Luke Skywalker has elicited a range of reactions from fans. While many express excitement over the new addition, some have voiced concerns regarding the portrayal of the character. For many, this character fails to match the iconic look from the movie. A Reddit user commented:
I am 10000% positive I could find a cosplay on Reddit that is more accurate than this ‘Luke.’ They must not want to pay much for face characters or something because holy [expletive], this would get memed on so hard if it was a Chinese knock-off Disneyland in some random [expletive] city we have never heard of… being in actual Disneyland is wild.”
Another fan added:
Some face characters don’t work, this is one of them. Looks like a guest cosplay.”
Disney’s Perspective
Disney has not officially addressed these specific critiques. The company continues to enhance the immersive experience of Galaxy’s Edge, introducing characters from various timelines within the Star Wars universe. The arrival of Luke Skywalker adds depth to the narrative, allowing guests to engage with a beloved figure from the original trilogy.
As the Season of the Force unfolds, Disneyland Park anticipates further character introductions and themed events. Guests are encouraged to check the official Disneyland app and website for the latest updates on appearances and festivities.
