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Star Wars land: Everything we saw at Disneyland's Galaxy's Edge

What we saw, smelled, ate, experienced and got way too excited about.

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Visiting the universe of Star Wars

On May 29, CNET was invited to experience the brand new Star Wars land at Disneyland, officially called Galaxy's Edge. Here's what we saw.

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Welcome Star Wars land

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Officially, it's called Galaxy's Edge

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Even the trash cans are cute

The sign says "Quiet please, live set."

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Halt!

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In front of Smuggler's Run is a classic

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Inside Smuggler's Run

The only ride open in Star Wars land right now. 

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Inside Smuggler's Run

Like all things Disneyland, even the queue area is 

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Inside Smuggler's Run

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Inside the stores

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Custom Astromech Units

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Take a load off while you eat

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We are not prepared for a droid show

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Maybe the last time it'll be this empty

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The First Order

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Even the planters are themed because this is Disney.

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At Star Wars land, Galaxy's Edge

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Star Wars land at night

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Turns out, when the lights go down, everything looks even MORE majestic.

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