A chronological journey through Star Wars experiences at Disney Parks around the world, starting with the earliest collaborations between Disney and Lucasfilm, Captain EO and Star Tours, leading all the way through to the newest immersive experiences, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge (Walt Disney World and Disneyland resorts), Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser (Walt Disney World Resort) and Star Wars: Hyperspace Lounge (Disney Cruise Line), featuring some of the key team members from Walt Disney Imagineering and Lucasfilm.

Panel Recap

From a Galaxy Far, Far Away to a Disney Park Near You explored the long relationship between Lucasfilm, Star Wars, and Disney Parks. Hosted by Amy Ratcliffe, the panel featured Walt Disney Imagineering and Lucasfilm speakers looking back at decades of park experiences, from early Disney and Lucasfilm collaborations through Star Tours, Star Wars Weekends, Galaxy’s Edge, Galactic Starcruiser, and Disney Cruise Line’s Hyperspace Lounge.

Tony Baxter discussed the early history of Disney and Lucasfilm collaborations, including Star Tours and Captain EO. Asa Kalama and Scott Trowbridge discussed the development of Galaxy’s Edge and shared behind-the-scenes material about the design and engineering of Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run. Matt Martin connected Galaxy’s Edge to Lucasfilm storytelling and publishing, while Ann Morrow Johnson discussed the branching story possibilities of Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser.

The panel also looked ahead to new park experiences. Boba Fett and Fennec Shand were announced for appearances at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park beginning May 28, 2022. The Mandalorian and Grogu were also announced for future appearances at Galaxy’s Edge. The panel included updates on MagicBand+ Batuu Bounty Hunters gameplay, Star Wars-themed AR lenses, Disney Wish offerings, Hyperspace Lounge, a prototype camtono, and music connected to Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser.