Reservations are now available for select Star Wars: Galaxy Edge Experiences at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Opening on August 29, Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is the long awaited addition to Hollywood Studios, featuring an immersive guest experience in a Star Wars themed “world” like nothing Disney has done before. (Well, except for Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland, haha). Book your reservations NOW for sure-to-be popular experiences and dining adventures at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. This will enable you to guarantee you’ll be able to take part in these experiences–if you have both the desire and the dollars to do so!
Build a Lightsaber at Savi’s Workshop
I suspect Savi’s Workshop is going to be one of the most popular destinations for guests visiting Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. What Star Wars fan hasn’t dreamed of owning their own lightsaber? At Savi’s Workshop, you assume the role of a Jedi, and craft your own lightsaber. You will be able to choose from different hilts, accessories and kyber crystals.
What does it cost?
While Disney says there will be walk up availability, I suspect it will be very limited, and those with advance reservations will take priority for this experience. Purchase of a lightsaber is REQUIRED for this experience. You must pay before the experience begins ($199.99).
The advance reservation requires a credit card deposit of $199.99. You can cancel your reservations with no penalty by cancelling at least 24 hours in advance. No shows will be charged the full price of the experience. You can bring one person with you to observe your lightsaber design skills. (While kids as young as 5 can enjoy this experience, at least one member of the party must be 14 or older.)
Only 14 people at a time (and their “observer/paparazzi” member) can go through this experience at a time. The experience is about 20 minutes in length, and full of the ceremony and mystique you’d expect from a Jedi building their first lightsaber. The lightsaber you build at Savi’s Workshop will not be a plastic junky version, like the ones you used to be able to buy at toy stores (and at WDW!).
This lightsaber has some heft, and the hilt is made of metal. Your hilt will be themed to one of four styles available–and based on your choice, you will be given various parts that you will use to build your lightsaber. Each light saber will include one hilt, two sleeves, one emitter, one pommel cap and one activation plate and switch. The completed lightsaber will light up, and your hilt will produce various sounds. Your $199.99 purchase price includes a carrying case. Other accessories for your lightsaber, as well as a variety of pre-built lightsabers and other treasures are available for purchase at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities.
No refunds are available, nor are there any discounts available.
Build a Droid at the Droid Depot
Another spot I think is going to be VERY popular is the Droid Depot. I know I am not alone when I tell you that while I love Han Solo and Princess Leia, BB8 and R2D2 have a deeper hold on my heart. At the Droid Depot, you’ll be able to build and customize your own Droid friend. You’ll pick parts off a conveyer belt to construct one of two core model droids (BB-Series or R-Series). After your Droid is constructed (and paid for $$!), it will be able to interact with various elements throughout Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. How fun does THAT sound?
As with the lightsaber experience, some walk up availability will exist; however, if this is something you really want to do, advance reservations are strongly recommended. If you have a reservation, you may bring one person with you to observe your experience.
What Does It Cost?
The base price of your Droid is $99.99 plus tax. This includes your basic handbuilt Droid and a carrying box. There are a lot of add-ons available–with additional price tags to match. I suspect at minimum you’ll want to add on a personality affiliation chip for $12.99–there are six to choose from, and this is what will give your Droid its personality, and inform how it interacts with the Star Wars world around it. Of course there are lots of other things you can add on–make sure your impulse buyer is NOT in control, or you will have a very expensive day!
As always, you can cancel your reservation without penalty as long as you cancel at least 24 hours in advance. If you no-show, your credit card will be charged the full $99.99. Kids as young as 3 can build a Droid, but at least one of the two people in the party must be at least 14.
There are no refunds and no time limits for your custom built Droid. Your end result will be remote controlled, and will interact via bluetooth with the World. There are no discounts offered, so no passholder or DVC discounts at this time. (Bummer!).
Even if you don’t want to build your own Droid, you will definitely want to do a walk through visit at the Droid Depot. It’s filled with fun stuff to look at, and there are lots of audioanimatronic Droids to catch your attention.
Oga’s Cantina
Book your reservations now if you hope to spend some time at Oga’s Cantina and enjoy some “out-of-this-world” refreshments!
At Oga’s you never know when you might meet smugglers, bounty hunters or other travelers from around the galaxy. You’ll be able to try unique, themed food and beverages at Oga’s Cantina. If you really want to immerse yourself in the Black Spire Outpost experience, a visit to Oga’s Cantina should be high on your list.
Some walk up guests will find availability; however, as with most Disney table service restaurants, reservations are highly recommended.
Book Your Reservations NOW!
Are you getting excited about visiting Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge? I can’t believe opening day at Hollywood Studios is finally almost here! If you are planning a trip to Walt Disney World and want to include Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in your agenda, I suggest you make your reservations for the experiences you want to participate in as soon as you can.
Which of these experiences are you most excited about? While I can’t wait for my first drink at Oga’s, I’m pretty psyched to build a Droid with my nephew!
Please comment below if you’re planning to try one of these experiences, and which one.
Happy Dreaming,
Brooke
P.S. For other Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge information, please check out the following posts:
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Update January 2019