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Jul 14, 2017 in "Star Wars Galaxy's Edge"

Star Wars Land model in detail

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Star Wars Land model in detail

Star Wars Land model in detail
Star Wars Land model in detail
Star Wars Land model in detail
Star Wars Land model in detail
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Posted: Friday July 14, 2017 10:51am EDT by WDWMAGIC Staff

Here is a first detailed look at the Star Wars Land model just unveiled at the D23 Expo in California.

The Star Wars Land model on display at D23 Expo
The Star Wars Land model on display at D23 Expo

Click the Star Wars Land model gallery to get started on a close-up tour of the model.

Closeup of the Star Wars and model
Closeup of the Star Wars and model

This video shows more close-up details of the Star Wars Land model.


At D23 Expo 2015, The Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced the Star Wars project. The new lands will open with two anchor attractions – one that gives guests the chance to pilot the Millennium Falcon on a customized secret mission, and one that puts guests right in the middle of a battle between the First Order and the Resistance. Representing the largest single-themed land expansion at 14 acres each, the Star Wars-themed lands will open in 2019 at both Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disneyland.

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_caleb20 hours ago

Man, it seems like just a couple months ago that all the Eeyores around here were complaining about the new shade area between SWGE and Toy Story land before it was completed. And here we are, for another round!

Mike S20 hours ago

Can you imagine if this is how they handled shade and cover in front of Haunted Mansion and over the Mad Tea Party way back when?

Bocabear21 hours ago

Clearly with the greeting of "Bright Suns" the city planning committee for Black Spire would understand a need for shade...lol. I get they want it to be thematically consistent, but when it is so consistent that it fails to reach the objective, it is clearly a failure that helps no-one...Use an opaque cloth, add seating, and cover most of the area.... Create a storyline that it is a "Droid Charging Base" and add some phone chargers and lots of bench seating... Make the shade roof something impermeable for the frequent Florida rains....but don't hang up pieces of netting material that don't cover an area...with no seating and consider that a job well done....

Centauri Space Station22 hours ago

Laugh emoji on a serious post is against the rules @Ayla @Professortango1

Ayla22 hours ago

Well, that's embarrassing.

Incomudro22 hours ago

It appears as though people will really have to look down at the ground, see where the shade from the awnings is cast, get there, and hope the Earth isn't rotating too quickly.

K&KDizFreaks23 hours ago

How long did the take? Really starting to see the absolute distain Disney has for their customers. Why even try anymore. They don’t want to spend money on any comfort for guest. A/C… nope. Solid structure to protect from the elements… nope. Opaque large sails to block the sun… nope. Seating for more than 10 people… nope. Months later more concrete and fishing nets… NEW THEMED AREA. Send in the influencers.

HauntedPirate1 day ago

J45461 day ago

I feel like some of those panels are not tightened up all the way and super droopy

esskay1 day ago

Was the intention to provide shade for ants? If so mission success I guess. Pathetic.

aladdin20071 day ago

wonder how many millions that cost

Bocabear1 day ago

Wow that looks depressing....and like it is not enough cover.....

wdwmagic1 day ago

New Shade Structure Opens Near Savi's Workshop in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/star-wars-land/news/10apr2026-new-shade-structure-opens-near-savis-workshop-in-star-wars-galaxys-edge.htm

Jambo DadFeb 27, 2026

And they will be dodging all the robots they plan to have moving around to create ambiance.
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