Star Wars at Disneyland: First Look at Luke Skywalker and 'Shadows of Memory' Projection Show

Mar 28, 2025 in "Disneyland Resort"

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'Shadows of Memory: A Skywalker Saga' Projection Show

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Posted: Friday March 28, 2025 10:40am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney has shared a first look at Shadows of Memory: A Skywalker Saga, the new projection show debuting tonight in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park. The show is part of the limited-time Season of the Force event, running from March 28 through May 11, 2025.

'Shadows of Memory: A Skywalker Saga' Projection Show

Tonight’s performances are scheduled for 9:00 PM and 10:15 PM.

'Shadows of Memory: A Skywalker Saga' Projection Show

Shadows of Memory uses projection mapping and music to bring iconic moments from the Skywalker saga to life. The Batuu landscape near the Millennium Falcon is transformed as scenes and characters from the Star Wars films are projected onto the spires, all set to a musical score built from familiar John Williams themes. Guests can expect to see imagery evoking the rise, fall, and legacy of Anakin, Luke, and Leia.

'Shadows of Memory: A Skywalker Saga' Projection Show

Disney also released a first look at the Luke Skywalker character appearance, a surprise addition to Galaxy’s Edge for this year’s event. This marks the first time a classic-era version of Luke Skywalker is meeting guests in the land. The character wears Jedi robes and appears at select times throughout the day for limited-time meet and greets.

Luke Skywalker meet and greet

Both offerings are exclusive to Season of the Force and are expected to run through May 11, although the projection show may be extended. No word yet on if either experience will be added to Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World.

'Shadows of Memory: A Skywalker Saga' Projection Show

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TrainsOfDisney31 days ago

I mean there is only so much to be said about “they changed a sign” - comparing the quality of other counter service restaurants doesn’t seem to be that crazy of a concept. I’ll always get a veggie ronto wrap instead of the counter service. At DL I’ve had great luck getting soda water at the ronto location - only a few places have it - or know they have it Did you have anything to add to the discussion?

chadwpalmOct 04, 2025

Was about to make a mental note to myself that if I want to read about food in Avatar land at WDW I need to go to the Galaxy's Edge thread in the Disneyland forum.

Disney IrishOct 04, 2025

Probably why no one responded to you, they’re like what? Lol

TrainsOfDisneyOct 04, 2025

I didn’t - I thought it was a thread on WDW’s galaxies edge - my post about ronto roasters closing made no sense then - they keep it open at DL!

Disney IrishOct 04, 2025

Why so focused on WDW food? You know this is the DLR side of the forum right? Anyways the point is that you gave this whole dig against PYM’s being “nothing special”. And well if all of it isn’t “special” because it’s in a theme park than I don’t know what the whole point of the dig against PYM’s was for. Remember that a lot of us here on the DLR side of the forum are local to CA, and we have lots of world class food all over the place. This is why unless it’s a TSR it’s all just theme park food to me. As long as it tastes good and it brings me comfort that is all I care about. Because at the end of the day theme park food is just comfort food to me. But you enjoy it and that is all that matters, so as I said more power to you.

TrainsOfDisneyOct 04, 2025

Well yeah - there’s very little to nothing that is truly “special” served in the Disney parks. I can technically get a dole whip at my local yogurt shop, but I’d have to bring my own pineapple juice to make a float. We are not talking about the unique concept of a bowl, just like we aren’t talking about the unique concept of a bbq restaurant when we like Polite Pig. It’s the execution and quality that is exceptional.

Disney IrishOct 04, 2025

Maybe this is why it doesn't seem very "special" to me when you guys first described it, its something that CA has lots of around the state, for example about two dozen such places just within 5 miles of where I live, heck its basically Chipotle (which I know lots of people like) in concept. I personally never really liked the concept outside of a Disney Park setting so why would I like it inside a Disney Park setting, which is why it seems uninspiring to me. That isn't to say that the AK version isn't executed well, it probably is, again I'll have to take your word for it. But its just not something that I want in theme park food so if it does come to DCA with Avatar it won't be something I go for. But you guys like it so more power to you.

TrainsOfDisneyOct 04, 2025

Concept wise - yes. But the execution is really well done here. There are similar bowls at the counter service at animal kingdom lodge and they aren’t even close to the same quality - and they are fine. And then there is the bowl at pecos bills which isn’t worth the cardboard it’s served in…. Actually the cardboard bowl may taste better! I should have tried! :p

Tony the TiggerOct 04, 2025

It sounds good, and I’ve heard all good things. Haven’t tried it yet myself. However, the concept is pretty widespread where I live. Pick a base, pick a protein, etc. Lots of “bowl places“ around here. I guess that factors into why I haven’t bothered.

Disney IrishOct 03, 2025

As I said to the other post I'll have to take your word for it.

TouchdownOct 03, 2025

It’s offered year round, is an actual meal, they grill it on stage and is very customizable (beef/chicken/fish/combo of two/tofu with salad/noodles/hash/rice base with a choice of three different sauces topped with a sweet coleslaw and boba balls of passion fruit juice. It’s unique, not something you’ll find elsewhere, hardy and not complete junk (you can make it not as healthy but any combo is still healthier then most theme park choices.)