Disney Parks in 2026: Leia, Luke and Han Hit Galaxy's Edge

Disneyland had a huge 2025 when it kicked off its 70th anniversary, a celebration that continues at the original Disney theme park this year. Three new rides are also being built at California Adventure, as well as a whole new Avatar area. And at Walt Disney World in Florida, four new lands are being constructed right now, themed around villains, Pixar characters and more. Here's everything you need to know about Disneyland, Disney World and Disney Cruise Line in 2026 and beyond. New characters have begun roaming around the Star Wars-themed lands in Disneyland, as the area "expands its timeline" to include Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa and Han Solo. The original trio of Star Wars main characters arrived in Batuu on April 29 and are now interacting with guests and other characters. To help tie them in with the more modern Star Wars land, there will also be new props, graphics and music (featuring the legendary John Williams score) in Galaxy's Edge. "Black Spire Outpost will roll back in time several decades, thoughtfully introducing beloved characters from across the Star Wars timeline," the Disney Parks Blog announced in April. "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." Darth Vader will also be joining the fun, and you'll still be able to see Ahsoka Tano, The Mandalorian, Grogu, Rey, Chewbacca and R2-D2. To tie in with the Star Wars fun in Galaxy's Edge, Space Mountain has transformed into Hyperspace Mountain in Tomorrowland for a limited time. While MuppetVision 3D closed last year to make way for an entire land themed around the Monsters Pixar movies at Hollywood Studios, the Muppets are being moved to the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster. Apparently, that overlay didn't take long to complete -- Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith had its last day of operation on March 1, and the Muppets-themed version just announced its opening date of May 26. "The legendary ride roars back to life with a rock-charged remix that drops guests straight into the middle of The Electric Mayhem's biggest night yet. With high-speed thrills, a pulse pounding soundtrack, and a VIP list like no other, this reimagined attraction hits all the right notes," the Disney Parks Blog posted on April 16. Replacing the old Muppets area of Hollywood Studios, meanwhile, Monstropolis -- home of the Monsters, Inc. movies, shorts and Disney Plus streaming series -- will feature Disney's first suspended roller coaster inside the city's laugh/scream factory. "The first time I saw Monsters, Inc., all I wanted to do was ride on one of those doors like Mike and Sulley," Disney Experiences Chair Josh D'Amaro said at D23 in 2024. "Remember in the movie how those claws grab the doors and hoist them up into the air to take them away? We're doing that too. And you're going along for the ride." A TikTok shows the design concept for the Monsters Inc. ride. MuppetVision 3D closed permanently on June 8, 2025, but we don't expect Monstropolis to be complete for another year or two. Concept art of the Monsters, Inc. suspender coaster. Spring brought an addition to Disneyland: Bluey and her family are now hosting a stage show and themed area at the original Disney park. Debuting Sunday, March 22, Bluey's Best Day Ever is located at the Fantasyland Theatre next to Mickey's Toontown and drew hours-long queues during its first week. The theater has been transformed into Bluey's school classroom and grounds, including a gnome village and fairy garden. Bluey and her sister, Bingo, will appear several times each day, along with actors and musicians, to "bring to life the popular music and games emblematic of beloved Bluey episodes." Those games will include "keepy uppy" and the "grannies," as well as appearances by Chattermax and Unicorse. There are also puzzles, games and photo ops throughout the Bluey area, and Disneyland is serving up Bluey-themed foods at Troubadour Tavern. The hugely popular Australian cartoon about a family of dogs is a worldwide hit, and Disney is slated to release a Bluey movie in 2027. (In the meantime, you can watch Bluey episodes and minisodes on Disney Plus.) Concept art of the Bluey show coming to Disneyland in 2026. The second Disney theme park built in Anaheim opened 25 years ago on Feb. 8, 2001. While the look of the park has changed a lot over those years, California Adventure has a few ways it's celebrating the quarter-century milestone: It's switching the Soarin' attraction back to Soarin' Over California until July 1; dressing Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse on Buena Vista Street with new outfits, featuring sun motifs like the one originally on the roller coaster; and offering various special anniversary-themed food items, merchandise and drinks. Disney ParksAt Disney's California Adventure and Disney World's Epcot, the Soarin' Around the World attraction is

Disney Parks in 2026: Leia, Luke and Han Hit Galaxy's Edge

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