Disney has announced that starting August 29, a new Darth Vader meet and greet will be coming to the Star Wars Launch Bay. With Kylo Ren actively searching for resistance spies on Batuu, it seems his… grandfather will be taking his place. With the exception of March of the First Order, which met its end on July 6th, all other existing Star Wars offerings will remain in the park for guests to enjoy while “off planet” (as opposed to on Batuu.)
When Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge opens August 29 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, this new land will transport guests to the planet of Batuu, where they’ll be able to live your own adventure in and around Black Spire Outpost. When guests are “off planet” exploring the rest of the park, then can still enjoy a variety of other great Star Wars experiences that celebrate the entire saga.
- Star Wars Launch Bay – This multi-sensory space is a must-do for Star Wars fans of all ages with the “Meet the Makers” short film, galleries featuring treasured memorabilia and authentic replicas of Star Wars artifacts, special Star Wars merchandise and opportunities to interact with favorite Star Wars characters like Chewbacca and BB-8. Starting August 29 at Star Wars Launch Bay, you can even have a personal face-to-face encounter with Darth Vader himself.
- Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away – This unique live show experience is presented several times daily at the park’s Center Stage area, bringing to life iconic moments from the saga with compelling film clips, special effects and appearances by favorite Star Wars characters.
- Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple – In this unforgettable, interactive experience, younglings are guided to the site of a sacred and ancient Jedi temple, where they learn the ways of the Force and face their fears against iconic Star Wars villains, to discover if they have the makings of a true Jedi.
- Star Tours – The Adventures Continue – Star Tours takes you to multiple Star Wars destinations on a thrilling, motion-simulator based adventure across the galaxy, including characters and sequences from the newest Star Wars saga films Star Wars: The Force Awakens and Star Wars: The Last Jedi.
- Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular – This stunning nighttime show puts you in the middle of the action of memorable moments from the Star Wars saga, using state-of-the-art projection technology, lasers, lighting, pyrotechnics and other special effects.
I wish they had him 2 months ago when we were there. I live the originals more than the other movies. Hopefully he will still be around when we go back at the end of April. Now if they would only move bb8 and put in R2 and 3P0!
What? Is the soccer ball still there?
Thats great news! I can’t stand Kylo Ren, looking forward to meet and greet with Vader in November!
I absolutely HATE Kylo Ren, so much that I will not be going on Rise of the Resistance because he will be there, even though I am otherwise very interested in a trackless ride.
It was interesting (for lack of a better word) to meet Kylo Ren last December in the Disney Visa cardholders’ meet area, but I would rather always meet Darth Vader. Will Kylo remain in the cardholders’ meet? I assume this change is just for the regular meet line in Launch Bay. My questions here hardly ever get answered. Still waiting to hear if “It All Started with a Mouse” at AK is really gone for good or will return.
Why the heck did Disney put Kylo Ren there? Nobody cares about Kylo Ren! Nobody!
My understanding is Kylo will be in Galaxies Edge in some form so hopefully can meet both
Welcome back Darth!