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Galaxy's Edge takes place on the fictional planet of Batuu, a remote trading outpost. Michelle Wiley/KQED
Galaxy's Edge takes place on the fictional planet of Batuu, a remote trading outpost. (Michelle Wiley/KQED)

PHOTOS: A Galaxy Far, Far Away... in Anaheim

PHOTOS: A Galaxy Far, Far Away... in Anaheim

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Disney's newest addition to their flagship theme park opened last Friday.  Galaxy's Edge  — a Star Wars-themed area in Disneyland — was built on 14 acres and cost an estimated $1 billion.

The immersive experience takes place on the planet Batuu, a remote trading outpost where you’re just as likely to run into Kylo Ren as you are to rub elbows with the Resistance. 

KQED got to check out the park just before opening day. So, as a disclaimer, if you're planning on visiting Galaxy's Edge soon, don't expect it to look this empty.

A full-sized replica of the Millennium Falcon, Han Solo's ship, at the furthest corner of Galaxy's Edge. (Michelle Wiley/KQED)
Chewbacca greets visitors on media day outside of the Millennium Falcon.
Chewbacca greets visitors on media day outside of the Milennium Falcon. (Michelle Wiley/KQED)
First Order area in Black Spire Outpost. (Michelle Wiley/KQED)
Escorted by stormtrooper FN-2188, Kylo Ren makes an appearance at the First Order area of Galaxy's Edge. (Michelle Wiley/KQED)
Details of a custom lightsaber being built at the Black Spire Outpost. (Michelle Wiley/KQED)
Lamps at the market place, where you can adopt a Porg or find a new droid.
Lamps at the market place, where you can adopt a Porg or find a new droid. (Michelle Wiley/KQED)
The land is currently only available to those with reservations. But starting after June 23rd, anyone with a ticket to Disneyland can visit.
The land is currently only available to those with reservations. But starting after June 23rd, anyone with a ticket to Disneyland can visit. (Michelle Wiley/KQED)

Currently, the land is only available to those with reservations. But starting June 24th, anyone with tickets to Disneyland can travel to a galaxy far, far away.

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