During a visit to Disneyland in Anaheim, California, the 'Star Wars' actress encountered a 'surreal' moment and shared it with her online followers on social media.
- Jun 23, 2024
AceShowbiz - Daisy Ridley recently had a moment straight out of a sci-fi film when she visited Disneyland in Anaheim, California. The actress, famous for her role as Rey in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens," encountered the theme park performer playing Rey in the "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge" area, leading to an uncanny experience.
Ridley took to Instagram to share snapshots of her Disneyland visit, including a picture of her chatting with the park performer who portrays Rey. "Surrealist!" she wrote, encapsulating her extraordinary experience in the park. She also praised her Disneyland tour guide, stating, "Philander, the best Disneyland tour guide there ever was."
Adding to the excitement, Ridley documented her time in the queue for the "Rise of the Resistance" attraction, where she saw herself as a hologram portraying Rey. "Being IN the (top rated!) ride at Disneyland is MAD!" she exclaimed on her Instagram story. The attraction, a key feature of "Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge", remains a favorite among park-goers.
The fun didn't stop there for Ridley. She also enjoyed a jazz band at the park performing "Ain't We Got Fun," a piece prominently featured in her recent film "Young Woman and the Sea." "Also!!! Trudy's song! The universe was universing!!!" she shared, clearly thrilled by the serendipitous moment.
Fans of Ridley were excited to learn she would be reprising her role as Rey in a new "Star Wars" film directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. Set 15 years after "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker," the new film will see Rey attempting to rebuild the Jedi Order at a new academy.
During an appearance on the "Happy Sad Confused" podcast, Ridley reflected on the mixed reception to the final installment of the sequel trilogy, "The Rise of Skywalker." "It's still upsetting," she admitted.
"You don't want people to feel like you've not served the thing they're a fan of. But [The Last Jedi] was so divisive… it felt like the first one everyone was responsive in the same way. The second, super divisive. The last one, super divisive. It didn't change how I felt about it."
Meanwhile, Ridley's other recent work, "Young Woman and the Sea," has garnered attention. The Disney drama sees her portraying Gertrude Ederle, a world-class swimmer who won an Olympic gold medal and swam the English Channel in the 1920s.
"What's amazing about this story is many people don't know what Trudy did," Ridley commented. "Bringing attention to her - and to her sister and what her family must have gone through in order to facilitate supporting their child at that time - is wonderful."
Ridley's magical Disneyland experience and her exciting career developments continue to captivate young audiences, intertwining the magic of both the Star Wars universe and her inspiring portrayals on screen.
