Shadows of Memory: A Skywalker Saga
Disneyland Park · Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Overview
Shadows of Memory: A Skywalker Saga transforms the spires of Batuu into a nightly canvas for large-scale projection mapping, tracing the Skywalker family's story across the Star Wars saga to a sweeping John Williams-rooted score. It plays after dark in the heart of Black Spire Outpost, giving Galaxy's Edge its own standalone nighttime moment distinct from the park's central-hub fireworks.
ParksLog verdict
Galaxy's Edge finally gets its own nighttime moment here instead of just borrowing atmosphere from the park's central fireworks — the show plays after dark within Black Spire Outpost itself, so there's no need to fight hub crowds for a spot. Worth timing the end of a Batuu visit around, especially for Star Wars fans who want the land's story to feel like it has a close.
About this experience
A nighttime projection spectacular across the spires of Black Spire Outpost, weaving projected imagery and an orchestral score into a tribute to the Skywalker family's saga across the galaxy.
Best for
- Star Wars fans wanting a nighttime moment specific to Galaxy's Edge
- Guests who want an alternative to fighting hub crowds for the main fireworks
- Families lingering in Batuu after dark
Tips
- It plays after dark within Galaxy's Edge itself — no need to fight for a spot in the central hub.
- It debuted in March 2025 and kept running after Galaxy's Edge expanded its timeline in April 2026.
- Pairs well with a late dinner or shopping stop in Black Spire Outpost, since you're already in the land when it starts.
Details
History
Shadows of Memory debuted on March 28, 2025, during Season of the Force, and stayed on after the event ended. It kept running when Galaxy's Edge expanded its timeline on April 29, 2026, bringing Original Trilogy characters to Black Spire Outpost.
Fun facts
- It debuted on March 28, 2025, as Galaxy's Edge's first nighttime projection show.
- The projections use the spires of Batuu — the same landmarks visible throughout Galaxy's Edge during the day — as their canvas.
- On select nights, an alternate presentation called Fire of the Rising Moons pairs the park's main fireworks with Star Wars musical selections instead.