Hi Nara,
Thanks for visiting planDisney. Your September trip is nearly here; how exciting! I’d be happy to help you track down Darth Vader in the parks. I still remember the first time I met him, so I completely understand how thrilling this experience can be, especially if you're a Star Wars fan.
Unfortunately, I haven’t seen Darth Vader make an appearance recently. While this might not be the news you were looking for… these might not be the droids you were looking for either... there are still plenty of iconic characters from the Star Wars saga you can encounter throughout
Black Spire Outpost on Batuu, including:
* Ahsoka Tano
* Boba Fett
* Chewbacca
* Kylo Ren
* Stormtroopers
* Luke Skywalker
* The Mandalorian & Grogu
* Rey
While Lord Vader may not currently be making appearances, that doesn’t mean he won’t emerge from the shadows of the Empire. I recommend using the
Disneyland app to track characters. Tap the map icon, then select the “Characters” tab at the top. For easier browsing, switch to List View (bottom-right corner), which allows you to quickly see who’s appearing and where. I love using the app because it gives accurate timing windows for character meet-and-greets. Less guesswork, more adventure!
I hope this helps as you plan your character encounters! If you have any more questions or need extra tips for your trip, feel free to reach out to me or any of my fellow planDisney panelists. We're always here to bring a little extra magic to your planning.
May the Force be with you—always.
– Melinda