Dedication Ceremony Held at Disney World’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Ahead of Tomorrow’s Grand Opening

This morning Disney World‘s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge was dedicated and is ready to open its doors tomorrow morning to guests.

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Dedication Ceremony

Before the dedication, we were surprised to see Hondo Ohnaka arrive onstage!

Hondo introduced himself to us, and started to offer us the “Deal of a Lifetime” when Chewbacca, R2-D2, and BB-8 rolled onstage. Chewie was beginning to share news of a problem with the Millennium Falcon but was interrupted when two Stormtroopers showed up. The Stormtroopers were looking for a Wookie and a Resistance Spy. Thanks to Hondo’s quick talking he saved Chewie from capture, and the Resistance Spy they were looking for also slipped away.

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Dedication Ceremony

As Hondo, Chewie, and the Droids left the stage Bob Chapek, Chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences, and Products, came onstage. He shared Disney has not only defined entertainment, but continuously redefined entertainment. Last year’s opening of Toy Story Land and tomorrow’s opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge are examples of this.

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Dedication Ceremony

Chapek went on to introduce the villagers, or cast members, of Batuu, and Hondo, Chewie, and the Droids returned to the stage. Chewie shot off an arrow that started the celebratory fireworks as Chapek declared the land open.

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Dedication Ceremony

Note – the land is now officially dedicated, but it will not open to the public until tomorrow, Thursday, August 29!

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Sarah has built a career in communications and marketing that started when she was the editor of her high school newspaper. She has written for AllEars.net since 2018, and enjoys sharing Disney news and updates with the AllEars community. She's been a Disney fan ever since her first visit to Walt Disney World when she was 5, and has been known to arrange trips around visiting a Disney park!

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