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Inside Disney’s New Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge Land: What to Expect (Exclusive)

May the force be with you during your next Disneyland adventure. Disney’s New Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge land opened at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, on Friday, May 31.

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Star Wars legends Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill reunited with director George Lucas to launch the park on Wednesday, May 29.

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Billy Dee Williams, George Lucas, Harrison Ford and Mark Hamill attend the pre-opening launch of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland on May 29, 2019 in Anaheim, California. Richard Harbaugh/Disneyland Resort via Getty Images

“The crowd was delighted when George Lucas and Marc Hamill came out, but they went crazy for Harrison Ford,” an onlooker tells Us Weekly, noting fans were “screaming loudly.”

Several other celebs, including Viola Davis, Bill Hader and Kerry Washington, also attended the opening celebration.

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Stormtroopers stand in front of a TIE interceptor during a media preview of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney Co.’s Disneyland theme park in Anaheim, California, U.S., on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg via Getty Images

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According to the onlooker, the Scandal alum and her husband, Nnamdi Asomugha, “seemed genuinely delighted by everything” at the park.

“The two walked along the grounds and Kerry was very sweet and engaging when people approached,” the onlooker said, adding that the actress was thrilled to take a photo with Chewbacca.

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Statues stand outside of Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities during a media preview of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Walt Disney Co.’s Disneyland theme park in Anaheim, California, U.S., on Wednesday, May 29, 2019. Patrick Fallon/Bloomberg via Getty Images

While stars many have gotten the first look, the Star Wars-themed park is now open for fans of the iconic franchise. New attractions include the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run ride, new Star Wars-themed clothes, toys and food!

Watch the video above for an exclusive look into the park with Us Weekly’s Brody Brown!

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