May 4th is an official celebration that comes from the phrase “May the 4th Be With You” and is acknowledged every year at Disneyland with a Star Wars overlay on Space Mountain, themed food items, and character interactions.
There are many things Star Wars related to enjoy at the Disneyland Resort including Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge! Between character interactions, shopping and shows there's plenty to keep even the most avid Star Wars fan happy at Disneyland.
This year's 2024 May the 4th celebration falls within the Season of the Force celebration at Disneyland which has brought a new fireworks show, never seen before character interactions, and coordinated with the debut of brand new Star Tours scenes. Keep scrolling for the newly released 2024 May the 4th food guide!
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May the 4th Food Guide
This year's May the 4th food guide brings additional new food items to Disneyland which joins an already impressive list of exclusive Star Wars items for the Season of the Force celebration. One stand out item from this list is the The Grinning Loth-cat Souvenir Mug. It's been some time since we've seen a new souvenir mug debut at Oga's Cantina and I am sure this will be the most popular item on this list!
Disneyland Park
Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo (Available May 4 through August 22; mobile order available)
- Shaaken Beef with Tatooine Bounty with peppers, onions, and crispy kale (New)
Kat Saka’s Kettle (Available May 4 through August 22)
- Kinyenian Topato Pie: Curry-spiced potatoes, mixed vegetables, and mint chutney (New)
Oga’s Cantina (Available starting May 4)
- Guava Coconut Milk with Basil Crystals: Guava juice, coconut milk, lime juice, and pure cane syrup topped with basil crystals (New)
Ronto Roasters (Available May 4 through August 22; mobile order available)
- Destran Ice Cap: Sprite and kiwi syrup with sweet cream cheese (Non-alcoholic Beverage) (New)
Beverage Carts Throughout Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge (Available May 4 through August 22)
- Galma Garlic Puffs: Green curry-flavored garlic puffs (New)
Novelties Throughout Disneyland Resort
- The Grinning Loth-cat Souvenir Mug: Includes Guava Coconut Milk with Basil Crystals (New)
- Disneyland park: Oga’s Cantina
- Sap Tap Cup: Includes fountain beverage at time of purchase (New) (Limit 10 per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available starting May 4). Available at the following locations:
- Disneyland park: Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo, Galactic Grill, Ronto Roasters
- Salvaged Stormtrooper Helmet Bucket (New) (Limit two per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available starting May 4). Available at the following locations:
- Disneyland park: Galactic Grill, Kat Saka’s Kettle, beverage carts in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Popcorn near Star Trader
- Acid Spitter Orb Sipper: Includes fountain beverage at time of purchase (Limit 10 per person, per transaction). Available at the following locations:
- Disneyland park: Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo, Oga’s Cantina, Ronto Roasters
- Droid Parts Premium Vessel (Limit 10 per person, per transaction; no discounts apply; available starting May 4). Available at the following locations:
- Disneyland park: Beverage Carts in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Celebrate May the Fourth at Disneyland 2024
Each year Disneyland celebrates the official Star Wars holiday- May the 4th be with you- on May 4th. You can typically expect special offerings to celebrate Star Wars.
For this year's May the 4th, it falls within the Season of the Force celebration at Disneyland. Season of Force takes place from April 5th, 2024 through June 2nd, 2024 which makes May the 4th this year at Disneyland part of this celebration.
Hyperspace Mountain
Enjoy the popular Hyperspace Mountain overlay for Space Mountain. The overlay features the classic Star Wars score from John Williams and video projections throughout the attraction. It is a really fun, fast-paced, attraction that is perfect for the classic Star Wars fan.
Exclusive Star Wars Merchandise
Find some exclusive merchandise or limited edition pins plus a new Star Wars legacy lightsaber will be replaced on May 4th on Shop Disney and in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge! See all the NEWEST Star Wars merchandise for May the 4th plus all release dates.
Star Wars Nite
Enjoy special Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite events. Read our full guide to Star Wars Nite at Disneyland.
Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite
Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite is a special after hours event at Disneyland.
Star Wars Nites will take place April 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, May 2, 7 & 9, 2024
Star Wars Nite will be the ultimate Star Wars extravaganza, packed with galactic fun.. Highlights of Star Wars Nite include:
- March of the First Order, featuring Captain Phasma and her elite unit of Stormtroopers
- A Galactic dance party
- Sightings of various Star Wars characters throughout the evening
- Star Wars-themed attractions, usually with shorter wait times
- Star Wars-themed eats and treats, merchandise, photo opportunities, and more
- Plus, early admission to Disneyland park starting at 6 p.m., no theme park reservation required
CLICK HERE for our review of this after hours event!
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
The Star Wars themed land has been a huge hit with the Millennium Falcon and Rise of the Resistance attractions, dining, shopping, and unique Star Wars experiences like Oga's Cantina and Savi's Lightsaber Workshop!
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge takes place on a new remote planet called Batuu. This planet is rough and tumble, themed to an outer frontier trading post in the Outer Rim Territories just before Wild Space. Although this planet is not specifically mentioned in the movies, it is said to have existed for thousands of years. The village on the planet of Batuu is the main focus of this new land with the shops and dining options called Black Spire Outpost.
Star Wars fans must not miss out on this new land by reading our full guide to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge including ride reviews, full food reviews and a photo tour of all the experiences!
Disneyland Star Wars Rides
Everything on this list is extremely popular- we recommend an early start to your day so you don't miss out on everything from a galaxy far, far away!
Star Tours- The Adventures Continue
Since it's original opening in 1987 and conversion in 2010, Star Tours has been known as a classic Tomorrowland attraction. Star Tours-The Adventures Continue is a 3D simulator attraction that takes you through multiple scenarios and adventures in the Star Wars universe. What's awesome about this ride is that every time you ride it, there's a chance for a different experience!
Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run
The Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run attraction pulls together six guests to pilot the Millennium Falcon. Each guests is assigned to one of three roles: pilot, engineer or gunner. Guests will get the chance to fly the biggest hunk of junk in the galaxy as they secure a shipment for Hondo Ohnaka. But if you damage the falcon… you won't get as large of a payment for your hard work!
Rise of the Resistance
This incredible trackless ride takes place during an epic battle between the First Order and Resistance with massive real-life sets and Audio-Animatronics setting the scene. In fact, Rise of the Resistance is such a big deal that we've compiled a huge guide devoted entirely to this new e-ticket attraction and how to ride it. Guests feel like they are hurtling through a massive Star Destroyer as they are being pursued by the First Order. In one scene riders face massive two story tall AT-AT figures and dodge through their legs below. In another scene, guests come face to face with Kylo Ren in an interrogation. This is a must do for Star Wars fans!
Star Wars Shopping at Disneyland
The village of Black Spire Outpost in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge consists of small storefronts that are stuffed with props to make them appear like vendor stalls. Each shop has an elaborate backstory and is run by a colorful character from the Star Wars universe.
The merchandise aims to be completely immersive by making it look like it was either hand-sewn by locals, put together from spare parts in a droid junkyard, or collected from high profile Star Wars locations in the galaxy.
Shops you can find in the marketplace area of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge include:
- The Creature Stall
- Black Spire Outpost
- The Toydarian Toymaker
- The Jewels of Bith
Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities
The theme of Dok-Ondar's Den of Antiquities is that of a rare collector selling items that represent various eras of the Star Wars universe such as ancient Jedi and Sith artifacts, lightsabers, holocrons, and more.
Droid Depot
The Droid Depot is where guests can build their own personal droids that will act as their friends throughout Black Spire Outpost. Guests can build their own R-series or BB-series droids along with other droid varieties. These droids will be capable of interacting with the immersive elements of Batuu making them a popular merchandise option. Read our full review of Droid Depot to see why we loved this experience.
Savi's Workshop
This is where you can come to build your lightsabers! This secretive group of people who run this shop, the Gathers, have dedicated their lives to restoring balance in the galaxy by passing on their knowledge of the Jedi and the Force. Read my full review to see if the price tag of the this experience is worth it!
First Order Cargo
If the First Order is your style, guests can display their allegiance and choose among gear and supplies that the 709th Legion brought with them to First Order Cargo.
Resistance Supply
Guests can find gear that showcases their Resistance loyalty with clothing, badges, and more at the Resistance Supply. The Resistance Supply is located in the Resistance Forest area of the land near what will be the entrance to the Rise of the Resistance attraction.
Star Traders in Tomorrowland
Star Traders in Tomorrowland is also home to an abundance of Star Wars merchandise. This is the store that you exit out of when you get off the attraction Star Tours. While the shop also includes general Disneyland merchandise, a significant amount of the store is devoted to Star Wars.
Star Wars Shopping Downtown Disney
You can also find Star Wars merchandise in Downtown Disney including access to items you would normally find in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge!
Star Wars Trading Post
Disney has converted the old Rainforest Cafe building into a Star Wars shop themed to look like a hidden jungle Resistance base. Inside the store you can find all the Star Wars merchandise you could typically find in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge along with gear inspired by The Mandalorian.
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