Todd Marten

Reporter, LA Times

Reporter, LA Times

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The long awaited Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge theme park area opened at Disneyland over the weekend. And although there’s only one actual ride, superfans are psyched.

A bustling cantina and $200 lightsabers among highlights at Star Wars theme park

The long awaited Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge theme park area opened at Disneyland over the weekend. And although there’s only one actual ride, superfans are psyched.

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