Fans have been waiting years for this. The new Star Wars theme park called Galaxy's Edge will open on May 31st at Disneyland in Anaheim and August 29th at Walt Disney World in Orlando. They are expecting that a lot of people will want to be first in, so the Anaheim location has a plan in place.
As you might suspect, Disneyland is counting on some huge crowds surrounding the opening, which is why guests will temporarily be required to make a reservation — at no additional cost — to visit the attraction from its opening day until June 23rd. As of now, there aren’t any details on how and when you can make the reservations, though we imagine Disney will be releasing that information soon, as we’re approaching the opening date at — ahem — light speed. Here’s a hack if you want to ensure you snag a spot: any park visitor who is staying at Disneyland’s hotels will automatically receive one reservation for each checked-in guest, so if you book a stay and buy park tickets, you’re guaranteed to see it.
To further discourage massive crowds at the opening, Disney has announced that some attractions won't be opening until later this year, so you might think about delaying your pilgrimage until then. So what's in there? Uproxx has a rundown on the rides, shows, shops, and dining at the new Galaxy's Edge.