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Disney's New Star Wars Park Isn't Just For Kids—It's For Rich (Older) Dudes Too
Galaxy’s Edge, which opens this month, offers alcohol and other enticements for adults with deep pockets
Doug Ridley remembers seeing the first “Star Wars” film when it came out in 1977 and snapping up all the toys he could persuade his parents to purchase.
Now 47, the criminal-defense attorney often dons a stormtrooper uniform with his fan club and plans to be one of the first guests at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge when the attraction opens at Disneyland on May 31. It won’t be cheap. Besides reserving two $800-a-night Disney hotel rooms that weekend in Anaheim, California, he plans to spend lots more on lightsabers, build-your-own droids and other souvenirs, likely busting his annual travel budget.