My head canon is that the moment Disney bought the franchise, we entered an alternate timeline. All Disney creations and decisions (like deciding certain existing items are no longer canon) are in the alternate timeline in my eyes!
I think it stems from our domestic flag rules which have state and local flags flying below the US flag, even if on different poles. The US flag must always be the highest.
My head canon is that the moment Disney bought the franchise, we entered an alternate timeline. All Disney creations and decisions (like deciding certain existing items are no longer canon) are in the alternate timeline in my eyes!