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

Mar 28, 2025 in "Disneyland Resort"

'Shadows of Memory: A Skywalker Saga' Projection Show
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.

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


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.

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.

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.

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    Phroobar2 days ago

    Well if it is ordered, it's nice to see that my favorite franchise pulls in boatloads still. Sometimes I think I funded Lucas by myself.

    BrianLo2 days ago

    No, it is in fact ordered. It changes year on year in their 10Q. Stitch has consistently moved up the list in a way that the Deadline article purports it has. It doesn’t have a dollar value, but Deadline at least gives us a point of reference that stitch was 2.5B… so above that. Pooh seems to have slightly greater lifetime sales than Star Wars and this is only a mere snapshot. As per why? Dunno. Star Wars did have a licensed game last year. I think Star Wars mech is likely more expensive. Much more stickers and bedding for princesses and pricey Lego sets for Star Wars.

    Phroobar2 days ago

    This is just a list. It has no dollar value next to each one. They could be in any order. Are we really saying that the little bit of Star Wars on retail shelves sells more than aisle of Disney Princess?

    Phroobar2 days ago

    Thank you

    BrianLo3 days ago

    Disney’s 10Q. https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/app/uploads/2025/01/2024-Annual-Report.pdf The 11 x 1B properties comes from Deadline and the question marks come from other properties not in 2024’s top 9 but recent entrants into said list. Cars last 2022. https://deadline.com/2025/07/lilo-stitch-box-office-record-minecraft-movie-1236447911/

    Phroobar3 days ago

    Source?

    BrianLo3 days ago

    Last year Pooh was 8 and Star Wars 2. All of these sold over 1B in merchandise in 2024. As you imply, I don't think any of these franchises risk removal targeting. 1) Mickey and Friends 2) Star wars 3) Spider-Man 4) Disney Princesses 5) Lilo and Stitch 6) Frozen 7) Avengers 8) Pooh 9) Toy Story -- 10) ?Cars 11) ?Lion King

    Phroobar3 days ago

    Not everyone comes from a cracked egg.

    MisterPenguin4 days ago

    So... *that's* where babies come from!!

    Phroobar4 days ago

    Good forum handle @OversizedPoohHead Almost as good as @GeorgeLucasOnABench. 👻

    Phroobar4 days ago

    Yup there are two 1000 & 3000. I guess the Star Trader will be getting the repainted red 1000. It's the same toy as the white 3000. Let me know if you see it and I'll send my sister.

    Disgruntled Walt4 days ago

    Reminds me of what they called me in middle school

    mickEblu4 days ago

    Do you mean 3000? Will do but if there’s one left it’s mine! Are they for sale again? From what I understand the Star Speeder 3000 was a limited edition from D23 that wont be going on sale again but they might sell a Star Speeder 1000 version. I’m oniy interested in the 3000.

    Phroobar4 days ago

    Star Wars exclusives at Disneyland are extremely annoying. You have to find someone with an AP and get them to drag it out of the park and ship it to you. @mickEblu If you happen to see that Star Speeder 1000 at Disneyland, pick one up for me. ;) Actually I'd probably get my sister to do it. https://gizmodo.com/disney-store-star-tours-starspeeder-1000-price-release-date-2000596870