Daisy Ridley, known for her role as Rey in Star Wars: The Force Awakens, recently had an interesting 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. This must have been a surreal experience for Ridley, as she shared on her Instagram story. She posted photos of herself chatting with the cast member playing Rey at the park and even praised the Disneyland tour guide.
The photos shared by Ridley showed her talking to Rey in the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge area of the Disney theme park. This area is known for its immersive Star Wars experience, and it must have been an exciting moment for fans to see Ridley interacting with her on-screen character in real life. Ridley also mentioned waiting in the queue for the Rise of the Resistance attraction, further adding to her Disneyland adventure.
Aside from her Disneyland visit, Ridley is set to reprise her role as Rey in an upcoming Star Wars film directed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy. She recently spoke about the fan backlash over the final installment of the sequel trilogy, The Rise of Skywalker. During an appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Ridley expressed her feelings about the divisive reactions to the trilogy. She mentioned that while it’s upsetting to see fans disappointed, she hopes to have served the Star Wars franchise well.
Ridley reflected on the divisive nature of the trilogy, especially pointing out The Last Jedi as a turning point. The first film was universally well-received, the second film sparked controversy, and the final installment faced a mixed reception. Despite the challenges faced, Ridley remains dedicated to her role as Rey and continues to engage with fans both on and off-screen.
Daisy Ridley’s visit to Disneyland provided her with a unique and surreal experience, as she encountered her on-screen character, Rey, in real life. Her reflections on the Star Wars sequel trilogy shed light on the challenges faced by the franchise and the impact it had on fans. Ridley’s dedication to her role and her willingness to engage with fans show her commitment to the Star Wars universe.