Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is facing simultaneous closures that will impact guest experiences in late January 2026.
What’s Closing
Oga’s Cantina: January 20-24, 2026
- No operating hours showing on Disneyland’s calendar
- Five-day closure period
- Disney has not announced reason for closure
Rise of the Resistance: Starting January 20, 2026
- No confirmed reopening date
- Closure timeframe currently unknown
- Could extend beyond late January
Why This Matters
Galaxy’s Edge features only two major attractions. When Rise of the Resistance closes, the land loses half its ride capacity. Add Oga’s Cantina closure on the exact dates, and Star Wars fans face significantly reduced options.
Oga’s Cantina operates differently than typical theme park restaurants:
- Reservation-only due to limited capacity and high demand
- Fully immersive Star Wars themed environment
- Features DJ R-3X, a former Star Tours pilot droid playing music
- Serves specialty beverages like Fuzzy Tauntaun and Carbon Freeze
- Creates authentic cantina atmosphere guests can’t find elsewhere
Guest Impact
Guests who secured Oga’s Cantina reservations months in advance will need to adjust their plans. The restaurant books up quickly, and many visitors build their Disneyland itineraries around these reservations.
Alternative options exist but don’t provide the same experience:
- Downtown Disney has multiple restaurants and bars
- Requires leaving the theme park
- No Star Wars theming or immersive atmosphere
- Loses the Galaxy’s Edge experience guests planned for
What Galaxy’s Edge Still Offers
During the closure period, the land will continue operating:
- Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run (the other major attraction)
- Marketplace shopping locations
- Character encounters throughout Black Spire Outpost
- Overall themed environment and atmosphere
However, losing both a headliner attraction and signature dining location creates a noticeably different experience than what Galaxy’s Edge typically provides.
Only Affects Disneyland
These closures impact Disneyland only. Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World continues normal operations for both:
- Oga’s Cantina (operating as usual)
- Rise of the Resistance (no closure announced)
Florida visitors won’t encounter these limitations during their trips.
No Official Explanation
Disney has not released any announcements about either closure or explained what work will be performed. The brief five-day window for Oga’s Cantina suggests routine maintenance rather than major renovations, but this remains speculation without official confirmation.
Rise of the Resistance’s lack of a reopening date creates uncertainty for guests planning visits beyond late January.
Planning Recommendations
For guests visiting Disneyland in late January:
Check before you go:
- Verify current operating hours for both locations
- Confirm whether Rise of the Resistance has announced a reopening date
- Adjust expectations for Galaxy’s Edge capacity
Consider alternatives:
- Downtown Disney dining options for beverages
- Focus on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run as the available major attraction
- Explore other Disneyland areas and attractions
Flexible travel dates:
- If Star Wars experiences are your priority, consider rescheduling
- Visit after confirmed reopening dates are announced
- Galaxy’s Edge will still offer experiences, just at reduced capacity
Restaurant Closures Matter
While attraction closures get significant attention, restaurant closures impact guest satisfaction too. Themed dining experiences like Oga’s Cantina provide more than just food and drinks. They contribute to the overall immersive environment that makes lands like Galaxy’s Edge special.
When a signature restaurant closes, particularly one requiring advance reservations and offering unique theming, it affects trip planning just as much as a ride closure would.
What We’re Watching
Key questions remain unanswered:
- Will Oga’s Cantina receive any updates during closure?
- When will Rise of the Resistance reopen?
- Will Disney provide official explanations for either closure?
Updates will likely come as the January 20th date approaches or through calendar changes showing extended hours or reopening dates.
For now, Star Wars fans planning late January Disneyland visits should prepare for a Galaxy’s Edge experience operating at reduced capacity.
