【2009 Archives】

This past weekend's Star Wars Celebration had everything: Bonus footage009 Archivesextra goodies for fans, gorgeous cosplays, emotional tributes to Carrie Fisher, and even a trailer for December's The Last Jedi.

That's a lot for one Earthly mind to absorb in a few days, so let's recap the Orlando gathering's biggest moments.

SEE ALSO: 'Star Wars: The Last Jedi' trailer: What does it all mean?

1. A jaw-dropping look at Star Wars Land

In 2019, you'll be able to visit that faraway galaxy in a Disney theme park where you can meet your favorite droids and fly aboard the Millennium Falcon. To quote Mashable's Chris Taylor and probably many more, shut up and take our money.

2. Leia will always reign

Call her Princess or don't, but Leia Organa and Carrie Fisher live on in the legacy of Star Wars and its ardent fans. From Mark Hamill's candid memories to Fisher's own daughter, Billie Lourd, paying tribute to Leia, the tears were strong with this one.

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3. How Harrison Ford got the role

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The actor who played Han Solo and his director disagree on how the fates brought them together, but boy are we glad they did.

4. A Battlefront II release date

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Goodbye, pre-purchase, and hello to a story picking up between Return of the Jediand The Force Awakens.

5. The end of Star Wars Rebels

The animated Star Wars TV show will come to a close after its fourth and final season, which will "finally reveal" the characters' fate.

6. Everything in that Last Jedi trailer

We'll just leave it here so you can relive the magic.

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