Disneyland celebrates 1 millionth rider of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Millennium Falcon attraction

Eight-year-old Jonathan Ridgeway of Ocean Springs, Mississippi (center, back) becomes the 1 millionth guest to take to take the controls of Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, July 16, 2019. Chewbacca joined (l-r) Rodger Ridgeway, Jonathan Ridgeway, 8, Logan Ridgeway, 4, and Becky Ridgeway for a photo. The family was welcomed in the Main Hold of Millennium Falcon with a surprise declaration, which included a visit by Chewbacca, followed by the ride experience and toasting blue and green milk with his family. This significant milestone comes just weeks since the land opened. (Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort)

This rendering released by Disney and Lucasfilm shows people on the planned Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance attraction, part of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. The 14-acre area opened this summer at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, and will open in the fall at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Florida.

Concept art for Disney’s Marvel Land expansion in California Adventure, which is expected to open in 2020, shows the intended visual style for the park.

Eight-year-old Jonathan Ridgeway of Ocean Springs, Mississippi (front right) becomes the 1 millionth guest to take to take the controls of Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, July 16, 2019. Left to right: Chewbacca joins Becky Ridgeway, her husband, Roger Ridgeway, son Logan, 4, and Jonathan, 4, as they toast Blue and Green Milk in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge after riding Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. This significant milestone comes just weeks since the land opened. (Joshua Sudock/Disneyland Resort)