Darth Vader returns to Disneyland — and visitors love it
Darth Vader has returned to Disneyland's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, replacing Kylo Ren and drawing enthusiastic reactions from visitors. The change is part of a broader update that reintroduces classic characters like Luke Skywalker, Leia Organa, and Han Solo to the themed land. While Galaxy's Edge originally emphasized immersive storytelling over character meet-and-greets, Disneyland is now integrating more traditional character appearances while maintaining its narrative format.
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Metro Darth Vader returns to Disneyland — and visitors love it By Nina Joudeh Published April 30, 2026, 6:34 p.m. ET Darth Vader made his triumphant return to Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on Wednesday, replacing Kylo Ren in a major shake-up at the Anaheim theme park — and fans couldn’t get enough. The infamous Sith Lord was greeted with cheers and applause as he stepped into the attraction’s Black Spire Outpost, where he has officially taken over residency and now appears multiple times daily in front of a looming TIE fighter while prowling for Luke Skywalker, The Los Angeles Times reported. 4 The infamous Sith Lord was greeted with cheers and applause as he stepped into Black Spire Outpost, where he has officially taken over residency.
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