Disneyland's Star Wars Galaxy's Edge, Initial Review

Patience is a virtue . . . I do not possess.

I said I was going to Disneyland in the Autumn, which is still happening, but an opportunity arrived that allowed an earlier visit.  My Aunt wanted to visit the beach.  My parents are always up for another visit.  And I happily went along.

Because of being with my family I spent most of my time doing what they wanted, which was split all over the place.  I got to step into Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge a few times, built a lightsaber and droid (which I'll blog about later), ate an overpriced meal, perused the shops, and walked around.

What I didn't get to do:

Ride the Millennium Falcon, Smugglers Run ride.  The line was long and I didn't want to wait.  There's plenty of time in the future to check it out.  My parents said it's okay, a confusing game of a ride, and my Mom got motion sick.  It'll be interesting to finally check it out.

I didn't try the green or blue milk.  Disneyland was HOT!!!  It felt like Florida.  Milk was just so unappealing, especially since the flavor is a mystery, and my budget was for the saber, droid, and limited edition pins.

And I didn't go to the Cantina.  My parents did last month and said the non-alcoholic drinks were expensive and gross.  

What I did:

Try out Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo.

Never again.

Too expensive for what you get.

My Dad got the Fried Endorian Tip-yip meal, featured on the left and $15.49.  It's just a chicken strip and a scoop of mashed potatoes, and it looks unappealing.  My Dad looked disappointed and said he was.  I got the Roasted Endorian Tip-yip Salad, $13.99, which was interesting.  There's cold cauliflower, probably thrown in for texture.  It wasn't filling.

 I built a droid and lightsaber, so thoughts on that later.

Walking around the land is beautiful, especially at night.

I looked through the shops, but only bought the postcards, magnet, and pin.  Pretty much what I buy whenever I visit a new place, so these souvenirs was fitting.  But a lot of items for sale aren't things I would really buy.  A lot of the stuffed animals were strange.  Didn't look closer.  Didn't care to.  Should have checked to see if there were ewoks.

What Galaxy's Edge is missing:

Things for kids to do.  This is a land for those that are older.  Every other land has rides and activities kids can do.  Critter Country: Winnie the Pooh.  New Orleans: Pirates and Haunted Mansion.  Adventureland: Jungle Cruise.  Frontierland: Tom Sawyer Island and the Mark Twain.  Tomorrowland: Buzz Lightyear, Autopia, and the submarine.  Fantasyland and Toontown have tons to do.  Why would families go to Galaxy's Edge?  Except to eat, buy things, and walk pass.

Nostalgia.  With Galaxy's Edge taking place during the sequels there's no nostalgia, which Disneyland is known for.  Walk into Disneyland and you're greeted with Main Street USA, vintage buildings and love for the past.  Frontierland, Adventureland, Fantasyland, New Orleans Square, even Critter Country all have nostalgia.  Tomorrowland needs a little updating. But where's the magic we grew up with!!??

Now, I understand wanting to make it new.  I love possibilities.  New stories.  Making the land our own.  But when I think of Star Wars I think of the classic trilogy.  I think of characters I actually love.  I don't even like any of the new characters.  The second movie squandered the potential.  And I just. don't. care.  And Kylo Ren is a brat.  BRAT.  He's not scary.  I want Vader.

Funny enough I stumbled upon Rey and Chewbacca interacting in the resistance area.  Couldn't hear what was going on, but the girl they have for Rey is really good.  But I care more for Leia.  Funny thing is everyone was getting exciting for Chewbacca.  On another walk through the land I heard some guy yell, "Hey, Chewie!"  That's what we want.  The classics.  I don't like the First Order.  The Resistance is a joke.  The Empire and Rebellion is where it's at; they're both more powerful and interesting.  I wore my Rebel hat because I'm proud Rebel Scum.

Now, I do like Galaxy's Edge.  I've always loved Science Fiction/Fantasy.  And, granted, I haven't explored everything.  The second ride will make a difference.  I just wish so much wasn't geared towards shopping, buying thing.  The Lightsaber, droid experience is fun.  Just expensive.