Today was the day millions of people have been waiting for since Star Tour closed down at Disneyland: the chance to enter into a full-immersive Star Wars experience at Disneyland. There’s been a lot of chatter about the promise and the pitfalls of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, but now that the opening day is finally here, what does it even look like?
On Friday, May 31, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge had its first official opening to the public after its soft launch on Wednesday. The gates opened at 8:00 am Pacific Time, so, in truth, the first visitors to the planet Batuu (that’s the planet that was invented for the attraction) are probably still so engrossed in their visit that they are just now getting around to posting their photos on social media.
So, what are the big takeaways from the photos people have posted so far? Mostly, it’s all about drinking space booze and riding on the Millennium Falcon. Here’s what we’ve spied so far.
Two Han Solos have been spotted, Harrison Ford earlier in the week, and on opening day, Alden Ehrenreich!
A young Han Solo appears! #GalaxysEdge pic.twitter.com/nS6Q6xtidh
— Michelle Buchman (@michelledeidre) May 31, 2019
The crowds are big. Watch out for those stormtroopers!
#GalaxysEdge doesn’t open for another 30 minutes. Here is a look at the line for those waiting to be among its first guests https://t.co/zIBiehVqEG pic.twitter.com/EyEqhbfUrG
— Ryan Parker (@TheRyanParker) May 31, 2019
We’re glad Oga doesn’t frown on drinking before 9. #GalaxysEdge pic.twitter.com/JffMME2r4Z
— Podcast: The Ride (@PodcastTheRide) May 31, 2019
BOOZE and STAR WARS!! (Let’s not forget that Disneyland changed their policy about not serving booze just to make Galaxy’s Edge happen.)
I got to ride Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run in every position. Trust me, left pilot is the best one. #galaxysedge pic.twitter.com/DNlhHDdqtr
— Bryan Young (@swankmotron) May 30, 2019
Everybody loves chilling on the Falcon…
Officially done working! Onward to opening day! #GalaxysEdge pic.twitter.com/tIG90Dvxga
— Matt Martin (@missingwords) May 31, 2019
Some lesser-known spaceships are on display, too.
Whhhhhhhhy @rianjohnson whyyyyy!#GalaxysEdge pic.twitter.com/fYC4Y2uD9E
— Steele Wars Podcast (@SteeleWars) May 31, 2019
The reunion I've always dreamed of happened yesterday at #GalaxysEdge
Harrison: "Peter- This one's for you."
Me (in my thought bubble): "Carrie- You are here with us in our hearts." 💔 pic.twitter.com/DexY5nDITj— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) May 30, 2019
But, Mark Hamill’s tweet is easily the sweetest.
Three burgeoning Jedi’s, fresh from their lightsaber build. #GalaxysEdge pic.twitter.com/s4sw6c9KxB
— Coffee With Kenobi (@CoffeeWthKenobi) May 31, 2019
Details of the shopping experience! #GalaxysEdge #StarWarsGalaxysEdge pic.twitter.com/Vd7xcL4Xe2
— WDW News Today (@WDWNT) May 31, 2019
(We’ll update this post as more cool photos roll in throughout the weekend.)
