Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is undergoing a seismic shift, with Oga’s Cantina already shedding its sequel-era identity and a massive April 29 update poised to bring Darth Vader, Luke Skywalker, and John Williams’ iconic music to Batuu—a move that signals Disney’s full embrace of the classic trilogy era.
Oga’s Cantina, the infamous watering hole in Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, reopened on March 13 after an eight-week closure with a quiet but sweeping transformation: all traces of the First Order, Kylo Ren‘s regime, and the Resistance have been meticulously stripped from the cantina’s signage and the droid DJ R-3X’s dialogue Parade reports. Even the bulletin board notices near the entrance were replaced; one now features a help-wanted ad for a cantina manager with a cryptic nod to the galaxy’s grittier corners, written in language evoking the Galactic Civil War era.
This initial change is merely a preview of a far larger overhaul set for April 29, when Disneyland will officially expand Galaxy’s Edge beyond its sequel-era confines. Starting that day, Darth Vader and Imperial Stormtroopers will patrol the outpost of Batuu, while Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Han Solo make appearances throughout the land Parade confirms. For the first time, John Williams‘ legendary scores—including “The Imperial March,” the Force theme, and the main title—will resonate across the entire land, cementing a return to the aesthetic and soundscape of the original trilogy.
Notably, the half of Galaxy’s Edge housing Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will remain anchored in the sequel era, preserving Rey and the Resistance’s storyline. Disney has framed this as a dual-timeline approach, allowing Batuu to serve fans of all eras without fully erasing any narrative. Yet, the most symbolic shift may be the complete eradication of references to the Galactic Starcruiser hotel—a $6,000-per-cabin resort that closed in 2023 after less than two years of operation Parade earlier covered. The last remnants of that ambitious but failed venture have been swapped for a cheeky help-wanted ad, effectively sweeping away a painful chapter in Disney’s Star Wars history.
With the cantina now open daily from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and no reservations required, visitors can already experience the early stages of this rewritten Batuu. For Star Wars fans, this overhaul is more than a cosmetic update—it’s a long-awaited correction. Since Galaxy’s Edge debuted in 2019, enthusiasts have clamored for deeper integration of the original trilogy’s icons and atmosphere. The April 29 changes directly answer that call, promising immersive encounters with Vader and the heroes of yesteryear, all backed by Williams’ timeless compositions.
This pivot also reflects Disney’s strategic recalibration post-sequel trilogy, acknowledging that the classic characters and motifs possess enduring, cross-generational appeal. While the sequel-era elements persist in Rise of the Resistance, the broader land’s shift creates a more cohesive homage to the films that started it all. For the fan community, it’s a vindication of years of petitions and theories advocating for a return to Batuu’s roots in the Galactic Civil War.
As Disney reforges Batuu’s identity, the message is clear: the Force is strong with the classics, and the company is betting that nostalgia, paired with fresh storytelling, will sustain Galaxy’s Edge for decades. The April 29 overhaul isn’t just an update—it’s a reclamation of Star Wars’ soul, one that prioritizes the icons who defined a galaxy far, far away.
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