Welcome to Geeks Corner! This week, Mr. Daps and Caitie are diving deep into a galaxy far, far away—which apparently looks a lot like… a 1988 Tim Burton film?
In a week packed with Star Wars Day (May the 4th) and Revenge of the Fifth celebrations, the team breaks down the massive changes hitting Disneyland Resort. From the return of iconic characters to the controversial inclusion of classic John Williams scores in Batuu, we’re covering it all.
🟢 In This Episode:
- The 12-Minute Mystery: Did you know Darth Vader only has 12 minutes of screen time in A New Hope? Katie draws a “riveting” comparison to another famous character with limited screen time: Beetlejuice. Could they be the same person? (Probably not, but the thesis is pending).
- Star Wars Night Upgrades: A chronological review of the latest Disneyland After Dark event. We discuss the return of the March of the First Order (with a Kylo Ren surprise!), the moving Lightsaber Summoning ceremony, and why seeing a duel on Tom Sawyer Island is a game-changer.
- Batuu Breaks the Timeline: It’s official—the timeline in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has expanded! Mr. Daps recounts his experience seeing Luke, Leia, Han Solo, and Darth Vader walking the land alongside Rey and Ahsoka.
- The Music Debate: Should John Williams’ iconic themes be played in the land, or does it ruin the immersion? The team discusses why music is the “soul” of Star Wars and how it changes the energy of the park.
- The State of Fandom: A candid conversation about “toxic” versus “positive” fandom and why celebrating what we love is the only way to ensure we get more great stories in the future.
🚩 Key Moments to Watch:
“Not by fighting what we hate, but saving what we love.” – Rose Tico (and Katie)
| Feature | The Verdict |
| March of the First Order | A must-see! The addition of Phasma and Kylo Ren makes it the strongest offering. |
| Lightsaber Training | Moving it to Tom Sawyer Island was a brilliant visual upgrade. |
| John Williams in the Land | Mr. Daps says: It makes the experience feel “complete.” |
💬 Join the Conversation!
Do you think the original trilogy characters belong in Galaxy’s Edge, or should the land stay locked in its original timeline? And more importantly… have you ever seen Beetlejuice and Darth Vader in the same room? Let us know in the comments!
THE WEEK IN GEEK
- Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite Recap and Review
- Guide: Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite https://dapsmagic.com/2026/04/guide-2026-disneyland-after-dark-star-wars-nite/
- VIDEO: Kylo Ren Joins March of the First Order at Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite https://dapsmagic.com/2026/05/video-kylo-ren-joins-march-of-the-first-order-for-disneyland-after-dark-star-wars-nite/
- Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Timeline Expansion
- Disneyland Expands Timeline of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge https://dapsmagic.com/2026/04/disneyland-expands-timeline-of-star-wars-galaxys-edge/
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