July 2019 - Ken Hada

Does Disneyland Star Wars Land go to the Darkside? Well, it did not do it for me or my 12-year-old son. In anticipation of visiting the new Star Wars land, I was hoping to have that Pirates of the Caribbean feeling. You know, when you emerge from the cave and see the pirate ship battling the fort? I’m sorry to say it didn’t happen for Apollo (my son) or me.

So what do I remember from my first visit to the new Star Wars land? Disney workers sweeping the ground while wearing Star Wars costumes. All kinds of food that seemed to be both familiar and from outer space, but did not hit the mark for my taste buds. And finally the ever ending opportunity to purchase Star Wars objects.

Why did Star Wars Land not appeal to me? It did not contain the spirit of Star Wars. And It seemed more geared for the parents than the kids. Finally it was so obviously not made by Walt Disney.

Would I visit Galaxy’s Edge again? Maybe to take pictures. And to give it a second chance. After all I was raised on Disneyland and Star Wars.