{"id":272792,"date":"2026-04-17T16:28:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T16:28:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/272792\/"},"modified":"2026-04-17T16:28:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T16:28:18","slug":"disneyland-unveils-new-han-solo-to-mixed-reviews-worst-wig-ever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/272792\/","title":{"rendered":"Disneyland unveils new Han Solo to mixed reviews: \u2018Worst wig ever\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

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ANAHEIM, Calif. – Disneyland <\/a>has officially unveiled a new Han Solo character encounter for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, inspired by Harrison Ford\u2019s original portrayal of the iconic smuggler. While a promotional clip has already garnered over a million views, fan reaction remains divided ahead of the character’s debut later this month.<\/p>\n

What we know:<\/p>\n

The new Han Solo is a meet-and-greet character for Galaxy’s Edge. The addition brings a brand new face to the park’s “galaxy far, far away,” allowing guests to interact with a character based on the legendary film franchise.<\/p>\n

What they’re saying:<\/p>\n

Reaction to the new character reveal is mixed, with some fans praising the addition and others expressing disappointment. One user wrote, “He’s no Harrison Ford.” Another user commented, “worst wig ever.”<\/p>\n

What’s next:<\/p>\n

Han Solo will be joined at Disneyland by Luke, Leia, and Darth Vader starting April 29. Fans and park-goers can expect to see the new character in person as part of the updated lineup of classic Star Wars legends.<\/p>\n

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The Source: This report is based on official project reveals from Disney Parks and the Star Wars X account, alongside public feedback and planning documents released during the week of April 13, 2026. Factual details regarding the timeline expansion at Galaxy\u2019s Edge were verified through Disneyland\u2019s official April 2026 updates.<\/p>\n

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