See the L.A. Times’ insider view of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland

That galaxy far, far away just got much, much closer.

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, Disneyland’s ambitious 14-acre expansion, is opening its doors to the public on Friday, transporting parkgoers to the rough-and-tumble Black Spire Outpost on the remote planet of Batuu — you know, right in the heart of Anaheim, Calif.

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The Times had a glimpse of the new “Star Wars�-themed land this week and has the photos to prove it, showcasing everything from the land’s interactive Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run ride, eateries such as Oga’s Cantina and plenty of park souvenirs.

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The lay of the land

Parkgoers can enter the “Star Wars�-themed land through three entry points: two near the borders of Frontierland and Fantasyland and one connecting to Critter Country. Here’s what they can expect to see upon arrival.

A preview of the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run section of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland.

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Stormtroopers patrol the First Order sector of the Black Spire Outpost where the Tie Echelon fighter ship is parked.

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Another view of the marketplace, which is inspired by Middle Eastern bazaars.

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A view of a transport vehicle on top of Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo.

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Sweepers keep the area clean in the Black Spire Outpost Marketplace.

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The denizens, concessions and libations

The land will eventually feature two rides, four eateries and Oga’s Cantina, a space-themed bar. Here’s a look at some of the characters that off-worlders could meet.

A smelter droid turns spits of Ronto at Ronto Roaster, one of the eateries in the new land.

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A Ronto Wrap with grilled pork sausage on pita bread on display with the Outpost Mix at the Ronto Roaster.

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Oga’s Cantina, a bar in the new land.

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A denizen inside Oga’s Cantina.

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A Woort on display at the bar in Oga’s Cantina.

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A closer view of the bar in Oga’s Cantina.

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The merch

The surrounding village features marketplaces inspired by Moroccan and Turkish bazaars. Visitors can build their own lightsabers at Savi’s Workshop or customize a droid at Droid Depot, or shop for various “Star Wars�-themed merchandise at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities or at stalls in the markeplace.

Customers can select parts and build their own droid at the Droid Depot.

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A view of Jedi Holocron, left, and Sith Holocron with Kyber crystals at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities.

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Kowakian Monkey-Lizard toys, for $69.99, at the creature stall inside the marketplace.

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The dedication ceremony

“Star Wars� creator George Lucas and a handful of stars from his original space-travel trilogy joined Walt Disney Co. Chairman and CEO Bob Iger at the official unveiling of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on Wednesday. They were greeted by Chewbacca, who was piloting the Millennium Falcon.

From left, “Star Wars� creator George Lucas, actors Billy Dee Williams and Mark Hamill, Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger and actor Harrison Ford attend the dedication ceremony on May 29.

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Chewbacca takes the pilot’s seat as he introduces Iger (not pictured).

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Fireworks explode over the the Millennium Falcon during the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge unveiling at the Disneyland Resort.

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