Daisy Ridley, known for her role as Rey in the Star Wars franchise, recently had a surreal encounter while visiting Disneyland in Anaheim, California. The actress came face-to-face with the theme park performer who portrays her character, Rey, from the film. She shared her experience on her Instagram story, expressing her disbelief at the moment.
Ridley also took the time to praise the Disneyland tour guide, Philander, whom she referred to as the best tour guide at the park. It was evident from her posts that she was thrilled to see her character, Rey, come to life in the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge area of the Disney theme park. Additionally, she shared her excitement about waiting in line for the Rise of the Resistance attraction, where she encountered a hologram of herself portraying Rey.
In a recent interview on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Ridley opened up about the fan backlash surrounding the final installment of the Star Wars sequel trilogy, “The Rise of Skywalker.” She admitted that it was still upsetting to see such divisive reactions from fans. Reflecting on the trilogy as a whole, Ridley mentioned that while the first film was well-received, the second film, “The Last Jedi,” sparked a lot of controversy. This divisiveness continued into the final installment, leaving fans feeling conflicted.
Despite the mixed reactions to the Star Wars sequel trilogy, Ridley remains grateful for the opportunity to portray Rey on the big screen. Her encounter with her character at Disneyland served as a reminder of the impact that Rey has had on fans around the world. As she gears up to reprise her role in an upcoming Star Wars film directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Ridley continues to embrace the journey that the franchise has taken her on.
The surreal moment at Disneyland may have been just another day in the life of a Hollywood star, but for Daisy Ridley, it was a chance to connect with her on-screen persona in a whole new way. As she navigates the ups and downs of fame and fan expectations, Ridley remains focused on bringing Rey’s story to life in the most authentic way possible.