Guests enjoying the Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite yesterday were treated to an extra-special surprise when Diego Luna, star of the Disney+ Star Wars series Andor made a surprise appearance. Here’s the announcement from Disney, along with some photos!
Andor’s Diego Luna Visits ‘Star Wars Nite’ at Disneyland
To celebrate May the 4th, Diego Luna (Cassian Andor), star of the critically acclaimed Disney+ series Andor, surprised fans earlier today during a special cavalcade up Main Street, U.S.A., at the Disneyland Resort during the separately ticketed Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite. The cavalcade featured Stormtroopers and imperial officers from the 501st Legion, as well as Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse bounding as beloved Star Wars droids, R2-D2 and BB-8, respectively.
Luna addressed the excited fans in front of Sleeping Beauty Castle, reminiscing on his time as part of the Star Wars universe and highlighting the incredible reach of the franchise as well as the remarkable fans.
Guests were treated to a special projection show entitled, “Welcome to the Rebellion,” during which Sleeping Beauty Castle transformed into famous backdrops from across the galaxy. Beloved scenes and music from the Star Wars franchise came to life through innovative projection mapping intertwined with lighting effects, enthralling guests and transporting them to a galaxy far, far away.
For almost 50 years, the Star Wars franchise has captivated generations around the globe, creating a community of passionate, loyal, and one-of-a-kind fans who are always craving new ways to engage with the brand. Within Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at both Disneyland Park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, fans can embark on their own Star Wars adventure through groundbreaking technology and immersive storytelling.
During Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite, guests were able to extend their fandom with special entertainment, merchandise, food and beverage, as well as rarely seen characters, creating a one-of-a-kind experience that is uniquely Disney.
From the original films that first captured the hearts of fans around the world, to the new series that expand the universe to the furthest reaches of the galaxy, the entire library of the Star Wars universe is available to stream exclusively on Disney+. The final season of Andor – the series starring Diego Luna as Cassian Andor – is now streaming. The season unfolds over 12 episodes broken down into four chapters of three episodes each, with a new chapter debuting each week.
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