Disneyland Resort has seen quite a few closures lately, with rides, restaurants, and more undergoing refurbishments.

Sleeping Beauty Castle

While some rides have recently reopened, Buzz Lightyear’s Astro Blasters, Silly Symphony Swings, and even the Disneyland Monorail are all still closed for refurbishment. Unfortunately, it looks like the list of Disneyland closures is getting even longer, as we spotted two more calendar updates that might impact your next trip.

If you’ve got an upcoming Disneyland trip planned, make sure you pay attention to these new closures! The Frontierland Shootin’ Exposition — where you can take aim and fire at nearly 100 targets during an old-time Wild West shootout — will be closing on July 6th with no current reopening date listed on the Disneyland website.

Frontierland Shootin’ Exposition

Not only that, but it looks like the Tinker Bell meet and greet at Pixie Hollow may also be closing for refurbishment. Though nothing is listed on the refurbishment calendar at this time, it shows no times available from July 5th to as far as the calendar goes. 

This could just mean that the calendar has not yet been updated with meet-and-greet times after July 5th, but it might also mean that this meet-and-greet location will be closing for refurbishment. Either way, we’ll be sure to keep an eye on things and let you know of any changes.

Tinker Bell

Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters closed on April 13th with no set reopening date. On the Disneyland ride, you’ll take aim and fire your laser to defeat Zurg during a thrilling space battle!

Buzz Lightyear’s Astro Blasters

In addition, the Silly Symphony Swings closed on April 27th with no confirmed reopening date. The Paradise Gardens Park ride takes you into the air to see Disney California Adventure from above!

Silly Symphony Swings

We’ll be on the lookout for even more Disneyland updates you need to know about. In the meantime, make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news and more!

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Disneyland just got a massive upgrade! In case you missed it, the West Coast Galaxy’s Edge is shaking up its timeline to include characters and music from the original trilogy!

It’s Darth Vader!

This comes with a lot of fun changes, but we’re most excited for the characters. We met so many never-before-seen characters from A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, and the rest of the Star Wars universe today!

When we walked into the land, we immediately ran into Luke Skywalker and R2D2! They were strolling outside the marketplace, and they were very popular. Expect a wait if you want to talk to them!

Luke and R2D2

Then we headed to the Millennium Falcon. This is where to meet Luke, Leia, Han, and Chewbacca. While we were able to meet Chewie and Leia, Han didn’t make his first appearance until 1:30 PM today.

Leia and Chewbacca!

We went to the back of the land at the former First Order stronghold. This area now takes us back to the Galactic Empire, and we were able to meet the man himself, Darth Vader! He does a similar show to Kylo Ren, where he’ll march out, but the crowd was so much more enthusiastic!

Scary!

We circled back to the Millennium Falcon to find Han and Chewie fixing the ship! At least it looks better than it did yesterday…

Han!

There’s also a brand new soundtrack in the land using John Williams’ brilliant score! Here’s a clip so you can hear it:

Volume up to hear the new background music in Disneyland Galaxy’s Edge! pic.twitter.com/TyY9XxVGTj

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We had so much fun meeting all of these new permanent characters in Galaxy’s Edge. Stay tuned to Disney Food Blog for more Disney news!

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Disney Visa Cardmembers have access to some seriously fun perks at Disney Parks, from exclusive discounts on dining and merchandise to special character experiences you can’t get anywhere else.

Disneyland Star Wars Launch Bay

One of the most beloved benefits is the ability to access cardmember-only character meet and greet opportunities, and one popular Disneyland perk has officially gotten a MAJOR change! 

Previously, Disney Visa Cardmembers visiting Disneyland have been able to meet Darth Vader at a special, reserved photo location inside Star Wars Launch Bay in Tomorrowland. This experience has been a huge draw for Star Wars fans, offering shorter waits, a more relaxed environment, and complimentary digital downloads of professional photos just for flashing your Disney Visa Card.

Beginning April 29, 2026, visitors to Batuu may find Darth Vader, Imperial Stormtroopers, and other iconic Star Wars characters inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif., as the land expands its timeline to include more Star Wars eras. Read more about the exciting updates coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland at DisneyParksBlog.com. (Christian Thompson/Disneyland Resort)

But as of April 29th, Kylo Ren has officially taken over the exclusive Disney Visa Cardmember meet-and-greet at Star Wars Launch Bay in Tomorrowland! That means Darth Vader has moved to Galaxy’s Edge, making room for his grandson to make an appearance. For fans of Kylo Ren, or those who missed seeing him up close, this is a brand-new reason to take advantage of this cardmember perk!

Kylo Ren at Disneyland

Cardmembers can stop by for a photo opportunity at a location reserved just for them, inside Star Wars Launch Bay. Best of all, you’ll receive complimentary downloads of your photos, making it an easy and memorable souvenir. Guests must present a valid Disney Visa Card for entry, and availability can vary. On most days, this experience is typically offered from 2 PM until 6 PM, though hours are always subject to change, so it’s a good idea to check once you’re in the park.

Star Wars Launch Bay

This change is part of a major timeline shift happening at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland. Characters and storylines from The Empire Strikes Back, Return of the Jedi, The Mandalorian, and Ahsoka, among many others, are now included in the land, which also means you can enjoy and experience the Galactic Civil War, the New Republic, the Age of the Resistance, and the First Order all in one day.

Darth Vader is now roaming around the land full-time, and you’ll see him walking around with Stormtroopers in an attempt to hunt down the remaining Jedi, which means you’ll also get to see Princess Leia Organa (near the Millennium Falcon), Han Solo (also near the Millennium Falcon), Luke Skywalker (roaming the outpost), and Chewbacca throughout the land.

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Don’t worry, though, because you’ll still be able to see Ahsoka Tano, the Mandalorian, and Grogu over near the Marketplace. R2-D2 will also continue to roll around near the Droid Depot and the garage, while Rey will be able to be found at the Resistance Camp.

Mando and Grogu in Disneyland

Additionally, the First Order Cargo shop has turned into Black Spire Surplus, which is a military salvage operation with artifacts from across the history of the galaxy. This will be where you can find “relics” themed after both the Empire and the Rebel Alliance from the Galactic Civil War.

First Order Cargo Shop is now Black Spire Surplus

Dok Ondar’s Den of Antiquities has also gotten some adjustments, beginning to display a different array of one-of-a-kind items from its past, and an earlier generation of the Mubo family will begin operating the Droid Depot from now on.

Kylo Ren has one of these

We’ll be on the lookout for the additional changes coming to Disneyland and beyond. In the meantime, make sure you stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for the latest Disney news and more!

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Disneyland is changing its Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge land this month by turning back the clock and introducing characters from the original trilogy, notably Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, and Han Solo.

©Star Wars

The Star Wars social media accounts have been slowly releasing their never-before-seen Disneyland looks, and when we reposted them, not all fans were satisfied with their new looks.

One of the fans’ first criticisms of Han Solo was his hair. @barberfrankfroese commented on our Instagram, “Why they give him a Prince Charming wig?” @devusername posted “Awesome! But why did you post a video of Flynn Rider to announce it?” James commented, “Flynn Rider cosplaying as Han is a choice.”

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Most people are unanimously agreeing that this wig is giving That 70’s Show, with one comment mentioning Michael Kelso, and another bringing up Fez. Franklin on Facebook commented, “His hair screams fifth member of the Beatles.” While we love Han’s Farrah Fawcett volume, this wig is… something… compared to the original films.

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Disneyland’s Han Solo is wearing his Empire Strikes Back look, but his vest looks much bluer than in the film. Scott on Facebook commented, “Is he working for Walmart in that blue vest?” while Sara replied, “Blue vest?! Looks like a department store employee.”

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Lots of commenters mentioned Temu, an ultra-affordable dupe store often used in memes to reference cheap quality. Tom on Facebook called him “Temu Solo, captain of the Monthly Sparrow,” while Rich asked, “Is that the Temu version of this pair?” in reference to Han and Chewie together.

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Now that Disneyland has released the full lineup’s outfits, fans are up in arms about the whole cast. When we posted Leia’s new look to our Instagram, @toy_therapy commented, “I’ve seen better cosplayers.” @clocloagogo said that “They told Snow White to put this wig on.” Meanwhile, @tori_rfarmer asked, “Why does this Leia look so cringey?? She’s giving Debby Ryan from Radio Rebel.”

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If you’d like to meet the characters yourself at Disneyland, the newly revamped area will open on April 29th. In addition to Han and Leia having meet-and-greets, you can also say hello to Luke Skywalker, R2-D2, and Chewbacca in front of the Millennium Falcon. Ahsoka and The Mandalorian with Grogu can be found in the Black Spire Market in the land.

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You’re not going to believe what NEW meet-and-greet just appeared at Disneyland Resort!

WALL-E and Eve!

After not seeing WALL-E since Earth Day a year ago, he has finally come back to Disneyland Resort. We started freaking out when we saw him once again, but this time it was even more exciting! This year, he brought Eve with him!

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WALL-E and Eve have popped up at the Pixar Place Hotel in celebration of Earth Month, and we couldn’t be more thrilled! Of course, we had to stop by and say hi to the loveable robots, and not to be dramatic, but we seriously can’t get over our interaction with them — they’re just so dang cute! 

Look at them!

You’ll find WALL-E and Eve in the lobby of the Pixar Place Hotel on Wednesdays throughout April. Guests will have the rare opportunity to celebrate Earth Month with the iconic pair.

They are so cute together!

Expect there to be a bit of a crowd when you stop by to see them; these two tend to draw quite a bit of attention. Unfortunately, you will have to come in April to catch the two robots, or you most likely will miss them.

Hi WALL-E

Earth Month at Disneyland usually brings new treats and merchandise to the resort as well. We haven’t heard or seen much about that yet, but it is just the beginning of the month. We’ll be keeping an eye out for any announcements so that we can update you!

Sleeping Beauty Castle in Disneyland

Character meet-and-greets always make us smile. We’ll make sure to keep an eye out for any more rare ones for you to check out, on top of any Earth Month news from Disneyland and Disney World. Make sure to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog so you make sure you don’t miss anything!

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For the first time in forever…uh, we can’t find Anna and Elsa?

Anna and Elsa in Festival of Fantasy

If you have a total Frozen lover in your life (or, uh, you’re the Frozen lover) and you’re heading to Disneyland soon, you might struggle to find the two sisters.

Starting on April 27th, there are no showtimes available for Anna & Elsa’s Royal Welcome, which is where they meet in Disney California Adventure. The calendar goes out until May 3rd, but currently does not show any meeting dates after April 27th.

Disney California Adventure

While Disney hasn’t released the dates for an official refurbishment, we can usually find information on the Disneyland website where they update the calendar without a formal announcement.

Other attractions that will be closed around April 27th include:

• Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters
• Disneyland Monorail
• Jungle Cruise
• Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin
• Silly Symphony Swings
• Toy Story Midway Mania!

Toy Story Midway Mania

While Anna and Elsa might not be available, there are two other sisters you can see — Bluey and Bingo! “Bluey’s Best Day Ever” has started in the Fantasyland Theatre, and this show invites you into the world of Bluey. There are fun games, characters, and plenty of dancing.

Bluey!

Don’t forget to check out the special Bluey-themed food, too, at Troubadour Tavern. Our favorite is the Pizza Girls Baked Potato, which has pepperoni, sausage, bacon bits, marinara, mozzarella, alfredo sauce, and a parmesan herb topper. Since the snack has been available, we have had three in two days, so that really tells you how much we love it.

Pizza Girls Baked Potato

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The Disneyland Resort has announced that some new (classic) characters will be coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge soon. This move will continue the abandonment of the strictly established timeline for the land when it first opened back in 2019. When Galaxy’s Edge first debuted, Imagineers said that the timeline of the land sits between Episodes 8 and 9. Imagineering has already started to create some space between that strict timeline. And now, even more classic characters are coming soon.

Darth Vader, Han Solo & More Coming to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Timeline Further Abandoned

We’ll start with the announcement from Disneyland, followed by some thoughts. Here’s what Disneyland said:

We have a good feeling about this. Disneyland Resort is unlocking the timeline at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in the biggest way yet.

Fans know that Batuu has played a role in the history of the galaxy for hundreds of years on the Outer Rim. Beginning April 29, 2026, visitors will be invited to immerse themselves in different points of the Star Wars saga inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland park as they never have before with characters and storylines that capture the heart of what draws guests to this galaxy far, far away. These exciting updates to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will enable visitors to experience even more of the eras of Star Wars.

New storylines will be brought to life on Batuu, spanning multiple eras of the planet’s rich history. These updates will enable you to experience the Galactic Civil War and New Republic, as well as the Age of the Resistance and First Order.

Black Spire Outpost will roll back in time several decades, thoughtfully introducing beloved characters from across the Star Wars timeline, new props and graphics in some areas, musical selections from Star Wars film scores throughout the land and more. Each era will be brought to life with the same care and attention to detail that the land was originally designed with, masterfully weaving together stories from across time and space in one location.

Cue “The Imperial March.” Darth Vader’s search for Luke Skywalker will bring him to Batuu. This Sith Lord will be joined by Imperial Stormtroopers, and as they seek the elusive Jedi, they may find hints of the Force around the outpost.

Leia Organa and Han Solo will be reunited with Luke Skywalker and Chewbacca amid the rocky spires.

Luke Skywalker will roam the outpost seeking knowledge of the Force and artifacts related to lightsaber building, kyber crystals, and more.

Leia Organa may be spotted near the Millennium Falcon, where she’ll recruit travelers and locals to help keep Luke safe.

Han Solo also will linger around his prized ship, tempted by the local cantina.

The forested area on the outskirts of Black Spire Outpost will continue to represent a time inspired by the Age of the Resistance. You may find Rey around this Resistance camp, and if you’re bold enough, become a hero yourself in a climactic battle with the First Order aboard Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance.

As Batuu’s history is represented with new storylines, you may notice some updates to buildings and shops throughout the land.

First Order Cargo will transform into Black Spire Surplus, a military salvage operation offering artifacts from across the history of the galaxy, including Imperial and Rebel items from the Galactic Civil War.

As antiquities shops often do, Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities will display a different array of one-of-a-kind items from its past. The curiosities and artifacts in his shop certainly change with the times.

An earlier generation of the Mubo family will operate Droid Depot, where they will be prototyping the BB style of droid. You’ll still have the opportunity to purchase and create your own droid companion at this shop.

In his search for information on lightsabers and the Force, Luke Skywalker will be interested in meeting with Savi. You may continue to have the opportunity to purchase and build your own lightsaber under the guidance of Savi’s Gatherers.

Ultimately, this is going to result in more guests meeting more of the characters that they’re familiar with. This is going to be a win for guests, and we can only hope that something similar will happen with Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disney’s Hollywood Studios – especially with the closure of the Star Wars Launch Bay.

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The holidays return to the Disneyland Resort on November 14th, and Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and some of their friends will have new costumes to celebrate the 70th Anniversary. Disneyland released more info this morning, along with concept art of the new costumes. Here’s a first look!

During the holiday season, some Disneyland Resort 70^th Celebration entertainment will continue to sparkle, so we hope you’ll celebrate the happiness we make together all season long. And you better not pout — Santa often stops around the resort to listen to your Christmas wishes, making appearances at both theme parks and the three Hotels of the Disneyland Resort.

As you stroll into Disneyland park, you may spot Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and some of their friends in sparkling new outfits. These designs are a “holiday spin” on their clothing from the 70^th Celebration. Shimmering greens, reds and golds steal the show, with 70^th nods throughout.

For more on the holiday season at Disneyland, check out the announcement from Disney.

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Starting today, and for a limited time, guests can meet with Luisa and Isabela at Disneyland! Here’s the announcement from Disneyland, and a look at the sisters in their meeting place in Frontierland.

Isabela Meet & Greet

Beginning Sept. 3, 2024, for a limited time, guests may encounter Isabela from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto” in Frontierland at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif. Isabela is graceful and poised – she has the magical ability to make plants grow and flowers bloom.

A few weeks ago, Walt Disney World began casting for Isabela. It’s unclear where she might show up, but she has previously appeared during a runDisney event, and she is scheduled to appear in next summer’s Disney Starlight nighttime parade.

Luisa Meet and Greet

Beginning Sept. 1, 2024, for a limited time, guests may encounter Luisa from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Encanto” in Frontierland at Disneyland Park in Anaheim, Calif. Luisa is hardworking and determined – she has the gift of super strength.

Nearly a year ago, Walt Disney World was casting for Luisa, but she never met with guests that we’re aware of.

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