Debuting this year with Season of the Force, Shadows of Memory is a themed projection show that takes place in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge over at Disneyland. Based on the nine Skywalker Saga movies, this is the second nighttime spectacular to take place over the skies of Batuu after Fire of the Rising Moon debuted at last year’s Season of the Force. Read on to find out more about the show, including my thoughts on it!

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Background

Shadows of Memory was announced as a new entertainment offering for Disneyland’s Star Wars Season of the Force celebration. It debuted with Season of the Force on March 28, 2025. In the projection show, the spires above Batuu come alive and tell the story of the Skywalker Family from Episode 1 to Episode 9. 

The show uses projection mapping technology similar to the tech used on Disneyland’s Sleeping Beauty Castle, It’s a Small World, and on the buildings lining Main Street. The show also uses music and narration to tell its story. The music consists of themes that are heard in the nine Skywalker Saga movies, with the narration providing context for the scenes, projections, and music. 

The Show

Shadows of Memory begins with the Bard, a droid created by Batuu Historian Tohan Lege, as it comes alive and begins to narrate the story of the Skywalkers. The spires of Batuu above the Millennium Falcon are then brought to life with projections of the Skywalker Family. The show then goes through each of the movies, telling the Skywalker story from Anakin to Luke to Rey. 

My personal favorite part of the show has to be when the spires start cascading lava as the scene where Obi-Wan defeats Anakin in Revenge of the Sith gets brought to life. Familiar characters also appear on the spires, such as Yoda and Ahsoka. The whole show crescendos into its finale where those in attendance are told to point their lightsabers to the sky in honor of the Skywalkers and all the characters in the films. 

Viewing Tips

While I was able to get a last minute spot to see Shadows of Memory, our view was partially obstructed by the Millennium Falcon as we were right below it. I would recommend securing a spot outside Docking Bay 7 by the stairs that go down to the Falcon about 30 minutes before showtime to ensure you get a good view. Expect it to be popular since it’s only supposed to be here for Season of the Force, which runs till May 11, 2025. If you have a view of the area immediately above the Millennium Falcon, that’s considered a good view. Definitely see the second show if you want to see it with less crowds. 

Thoughts

I thought Shadows of Memory was well-made and had some strong moments. It was also a lot longer than I thought it was going to be, clocking in at around 10 minutes. I wish the beats of the story were spread out a bit more, however, so that each movie is given a chance to shine on its own. I felt like the story of the show skewed towards some movies more than others, and thus felt a bit out of balance. 

The use of technology, space, and music in the show are all commendable. The use of space in particular is what struck me the most with this show. They really made use of every possible square inch of the spires, making it feel very immersive. Of course the tech and music were great as well. John Williams’ score was used impeccably well throughout. 

The show, however, didn’t tug on my heartstrings the way I thought it would. I honestly thought that, unless you’re a big fan of the Star Wars movies, you won’t be that moved by the show. This I believe was mostly due to the narration. I thought that there was too much narration going on in the show. I would have liked it to be more spaced out and the scenes given more room to breath and play out. The narration was a bit excessive and tried too hard to elicit certain emotions which it could have done by simply showing projections and accompanying it with music. 

That being said, it all still comes together beautifully and is a welcome addition to Galaxy’s Edge. Fixing some of its finer points could really elevate it into a nighttime spectacular worthy of both the Disney and Star Wars names. 

Shadows of Memory Review Conclusion

Overall, I enjoyed Shadows of Memory and can’t wait to see it again. I hope seeing it from a better spot will improve my impressions of the show. But for what it’s worth, it’s a nice little addition to Season of the Force that I hope they continue in the future. It would be cool too if they switched out the show just like they do for the main Disneyland fireworks shows with new shows every once in a while to celebrate new Star Wars releases. The possibilities are endless. 

6.5/10

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