05/04/2026
May the 4th be with you 🌌✨
If you’re heading to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney World or Disneyland Resort, don’t just walk through it. You will be missing so many things that make this land so unique.
Start with this one:
👉Download the Play Disney Parks app before you go. Once you’re in Batuu, it basically turns the whole land into an interactive game. You can do missions like Batuu Bounty Hunters using your MagicBand+ and even “hack” droids and ships (yes… including the Millennium Falcon 👀) using your app.
But don’t stop there…
👉Ride strategy matters too! Get to Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance early or save it for later in the day (or my recommendation: ride single rider or buy a Single Pass Lightning Lane).
👉Ask for the pilot role on Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run (it makes a huge difference). Did you know that you can even get Chewbacca to give you the instructions in Wookie??
👉Vist land at night as well—the whole vibe feels completely different after dark.
👉Grab a mobile order from Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo so you’re not stuck in lines, and if you’re feeling adventurous, try the Blue Milk from Milk Stand—it’s one of those “you have to try it once” things.
👉Don’t miss a stop at Kat Saka’s Kettle for the Outpost Mix popcorn (and the Black Caf cold brew if you’re a coffee person).
👉And keep your eyes open for characters like Kylo Ren, Chewbacca, Storm Troopers, The Mandalorian and more! They don’t do traditional meet-and-greets—they just appear in the land. If you want a photo, be prepared to be brave and jump in!
This is one of those places that’s so much better when you know what to look for—and that’s exactly what I help my clients with ✨
I’m Bailey, a family travel planner from Toronto specializing in Disney destinations, as well as Universal trips, cruises, and more. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions and I look forward to helping you plan your next Disney adventure.
