In the magical kingdom of Disney, where dreams typically come true, it seems there’s been a nightmare brewing for quite some time, and it has a name: Kathleen Kennedy. Ask any Star Wars fan if they’ve noticed something a bit off in the galaxy far, far away, and they’ll tell you—it’s as if the Force has been given a politically-correct makeover. Under Kennedy’s watchful eye, the beloved Star Wars universe, known for its laser swords and iconic space battles, took a tumble down a rabbit hole of woke reboots and divisive narratives.

Now critics say that Mr. Walt Disney himself, if he could see this, would be spinning like a hyperdrive in his grave! You see, the idea was to refresh Star Wars with exciting new faces, but instead of jedis and adventures, audiences were met with a questionable cast and less-than-stellar plots. Kathleen Kennedy decided that instead of featuring the legendary trio—Luke, Leia, and Han—Disneyland’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge would star a set of new, less-known characters, which turned out to be as popular as a droid with a bad motivator.

If you thought visiting Disney’s billion-dollar Star Wars land would be your chance to see Vader strut menacingly or witness Han and Chewie bickering like old times, think again! Guests found themselves roaming the set of a galaxy from the newer films full of characters nobody really asked for, and it felt somewhat like arriving at a surprise party when you don’t know anyone except for the DJ. The decision to phase out the original heroes was like having a Star Wars party and leaving out the ‘stars.’

Seems executive decisions didn’t sit well with even the most hopeful of fans. The real kicker? After quietly realizing fans weren’t buying into the fresh vision, Disney has backpedaled faster than Millennium Falcon in reverse. Cue Vader’s iconic breathing! The park will finally see a return of the beloved original characters in the flesh once again, a last-minute Hail Mary that feels a tad too late for the saga and its weary supporters.

While Disney grapples with the fallout of some rather questionable storytelling choices, fans hold onto hope, however faint, like a flickering hologram. With iconic characters making their comeback, there’s a renewed buzz of anticipation in the air—but one must wonder, can the Magic Kingdom regain its shine with the same stroke they tried to dismiss? It’s a critical lesson learned, with fans saluting George Lucas, who seemed to know all along that when it comes to classic Star Wars, sometimes the past holds the best keys to the future.