Star Wars’ presence at Disneyland Resort has grown in significant ways since it first appeared in 1987. That was the year Star Tours opened in Tomorrowland, and Disneyland Park has never been the same! These days, there is an entire land — Galaxy’s Edge — devoted to the Star Wars franchise.
This year, Disneyland is offering Star Wars fans even more ways to get together and celebrate. That includes a season-long festival called Season of the Force, coming to Disneyland Resort April 5 through June 2. This article will serve as your guide to Season of the Force, including what limited-time food items are available, what you can expect in terms of nighttime entertainment, and more.
Attraction Overlays and Upgrades
Season of the Force will bring with it two exciting changes to Tomorrowland rides. One is a brand-new update to a classic attraction, while the other is the return of a fan-favorite, limited-time overlay. First up, Hyperspace Mountain is back! The Star Wars-themed overlay at Space Mountain will be available to all guests from April 5 through June 2, the duration of Season of the Force.
Also, in Tomorrowland, guests can expect new upgrades to Star Tours: The Adventures Continue. New characters and scenes will be added to the ride from Disney+ original series “Ahsoka,” “Andor,” and “The Mandalorian.”
These new interactions, in addition to the destinations and characters currently in the ride, will bring the total number of possible ride combinations and story variations to over 250.
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Food and Beverage Items
It wouldn’t be a Disneyland festival without special food and beverages! Disneyland Park, Downtown Disney, and Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa will be home to several treats exclusive to Season of the Force. Be sure to bring your appetite and stretchy pants!
DISNEYLAND PARK
Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo (Available April 5 through June 2; mobile order available)
- Fried Chicken Baos: Two crispy chicken baos, spicy katsu sauce, and creamy slaw (New)
- Dewback Chili Noodles: Spiced fettuccine noodles and gingered ground pork with broccolini stems and shredded red cabbage
Kat Saka’s Kettle (Available April 5 through June 2)
- Celto Slush: Plant-based pandan-flavored horchata topped with cold brew (New)
Milk Stand (Available April 5 through June 2; mobile order available)
- Toydaria Swirl: Green Milk with chili seasoning and mango jellies
Oga’s Cantina (Available April 5 through June 2)
- Oga’s Obsession: Minute Maid Lemonade, wild strawberry flavor, yogurt-filled boba, and strawberry and grape candy pebbles with a bursting dried fruit mixture
- Fiery Mustafarian: El Mayor Añejo Tequila, Aperol Aperitivo Liqueur, peach purée, peach syrup, and lime juice served with a dropper of spicy lava syrup (New)
- Silver Sea Martini: Hendrick’s Gin, Minute Maid Lemonade, ginger syrup, honey, and mint syrup topped with a shimmery butterfly pea flower tea (New)
- Chandrilan Chalice: Hendrick’s Gin, Minute Maid Lemonade, ginger syrup, honey, and mint syrup topped with a shimmery butterfly pea flower tea served in a souvenir wine glass (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply) (New)
- Chandrilan Orb Glass: El Mayor Añejo Tequila, Aperol Aperitivo Liqueur, peach purée, peach syrup, and lime juice served with a dropper of spicy lava syrup in a souvenir wine glass (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply) (New)
Ronto Roasters (Available April 5 through June 2; mobile order available)
- Pasaana Punch: Orange juice, white grape juice, red passion fruit, and hibiscus
Galactic Grill (Available April 5 through June 2; mobile order available)
- Bantha Burger: Angus beef and vegetable patty, marinated pork belly, American cheese, Asian-inspired slaw, and sambal sweet mayo on a toasted brioche bun (New)
- Chorizo Loaded Fries: Waffle fries, pork chorizo, chile de arbol cheese sauce, and black beans topped with avocado-tomatillo sauce, green onions, and Oaxaca cheese
- Wookiee Parfait: Chocolate sponge cake, chocolate pudding, and caramel mousse on a chocolate-coffee crust with chocolate pearls
- Watermelon Slush with Death Star Glow Cube (New)
- Granny Smith Apple Slush with Millennium Falcon Glow Cube
DISNEY’S GRAND CALIFORNIAN HOTEL & SPA
Grand Californian Great Hall Cart (Available April 5 through June 2)
- Macaron Box (New)
- Star Wars Sugar Cookie
- Wookiee Cookie
- Pretzel Lightsabers
- Tropical Whoopie Pie
- Milk Chocolate Lollipop
GCH Craftsman Bar and Hearthstone Lounge (Available April 5 through June 2)
- Bitter Martini: Hendrick’s Gin, Campari Liqueur, lemon juice, simple syrup, and green grapes (New)
Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Great Hall (Available April 5 through May 31)
- Galactic Creation: This showpiece depicting the Millennium Falcon arriving in Black Spire Outpost was created by the in-house Disney culinary team. It’s brought to life with edible ingredients, like 300 pounds of powdered sugar, 80 pounds of crisped rice cereal, 60 pounds of marshmallows, 100 pounds of dark chocolate, to name a few!
DOWNTOWN DISNEY DISTRICT
Salt & Straw (Available April 5 through June 2)
- Maraschino Cherry with Tie-Dye Marshmallow Fluff: Pink and blue marshmallow “milky way” fluff with purple, dark cherry ice cream
Splitsville Luxury Lanes (Available April 5 through June 2)
- Cosmic Roll: Nori wrapped around sushi rice with tempura-fried kanikama crab, avocado slices, jalapeño slice, and crispy garlic drizzled with eel sauce and sprinkled with black sesame seeds
- Order 2018: Gin, Italian liqueur, and fresh-squeezed citrus (New)
NOVELTIES ACROSS DISNEYLAND RESORT
Jabba the Hutt Bucket (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available starting April 5). Available at the following locations:
- Disneyland Park: Galactic Grill, Popcorn near Star Trader
Salvaged Stormtrooper Helmet Bucket (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available starting May 4). Available at the following locations:
- Disneyland Park: Galactic Grill, Kat Saka’s Kettle, beverage carts in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Popcorn near Star Trader
Darth Vader Stainless Steel Tumbler: Includes fountain beverage at time of purchase (New)(Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available starting April 5). Available at the following locations:
- Disneyland Park: Galactic Grill, Tomorrowland Fruit Cart
- Hotels of the Disneyland Resort: GCH Craftsman Grill
Grogu Sipper: Includes fountain beverage or DASANI Bottled Water at time of purchase (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available starting April 5). Available at the following locations:
- Disneyland Park: Galactic Grill, Tomorrowland Fruit Cart, Lemonade near Tomorrowland Expo Center
Millennium Falcon Bucket (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available starting April 5). Available at the following locations:
- Disneyland Park: Galactic Grill, Popcorn near Star Trader
Death Star Glow Cube: Can be added on to your beverage (Available starting April 5). Available at the following location:
- Disneyland Park: Galactic Grill
Millennium Falcon Glow Cube: Can be added on to your beverage (Available starting April 5). Available at the following location:
- Disneyland Park: Galactic Grill
Rancor Beer Flight Souvenir Board with Four Teeth (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply). Available at the following location:
- Disneyland Park: Oga’s Cantina
Darth Vader Premium Mug: Includes fountain beverage or DASANI bottled water at time of purchase (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available starting April 5). Available at the following location:
- Disneyland Park: Galactic Grill
Acid Spitter Orb Sipper: Includes choice of fountain beverage at time of purchase (Limit 10 per person, per transaction; no discounts apply). Available at the following locations:
- Disneyland Park: Oga’s Cantina, Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo, Ronto Roasters
Merchandise
Another huge draw to Disneyland festivals is the merchandise available for purchase. Season of the Force is no exception, with some really nifty-looking souvenirs I’m sure will sell like hotcakes. In particular, I have my eye on this Star Tours jacket (fun fact, I used to work on Star Tours at Disneyland! So I feel like I have some claim to this jacket, haha).
Season of the Force merchandise will be available for purchase at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Star Trader in Tomorrowland at Disneyland Park, and Star Wars Trading Post in Downtown Disney District. Select items will also come to DisneyStore.com later this year, so if you can’t make it to Disneyland, be on the lookout for shopping opportunities online!
Evening Experiences
Disney is bringing a brand-new way to experience fireworks in Galaxy’s Edge with “Fire of the Rising Moons.” On select nights, guests will be able to watch that evening’s fireworks spectacular to a Star Wars soundtrack in Galaxy’s Edge! According to Disney, this new experience will include “selections from composer John Williams’ Star Wars film scores” as a musical backdrop to the fireworks.
Season of the Force is also when Star Wars Nite will take place at Disneyland Park. This after-hours event will take place on select evenings: April 16, 18, 23, 25, 30; May 2, 7 and 9, 2024. During Star Wars Nite, attendees will be able to experience exclusive food, entertainment, including a cavalcade, photo ops, meet and greets, and more. Tickets for Star Wars Nite are on sale now.
You can experience the magic of the Star Wars franchise throughout the year at Disneyland Resort, but Season of the Force will crank that up in big ways! Be sure to let me know if you are planning on visiting the parks this spring.
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