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You can customize your own lightsabers and bots.
Within Black Spire Outpost lies Savi’s Workshop
- Handbuilt Lightsabers. This is different than the customizable plastic lightsabers previously available in select merchandise locations – this is a full-on experience. Building at Savi’s Workshop costs about $200 per lightsaber and requires reservations as far out as 180 days in advance. Once there, options for build include four different themes and
a carrying case is included for each. This activity
is suitable for anyone 5 and up. Close by is Droid Depot, where guests can assemble a custom Astromech Unit. Builders have the choice between the R-Series and the
BB-Series. Each droid
costs about $100 and,
like at Savi’s, requires
advance reservation. This
activity is appropriate for
anyone 3 and up. At both
locations, young ones
must be accompanied by
someone 14 or older.
Star Wars characters and merchandise are plentiful.
Where once upon a
time, guests were only
lucky enough to meet
movie characters on
Star Wars Weekends,
they can now see fan
favorites every single
day. You can expect to
see Stormtroopers, Kylo
Ren, Ray, Chewbacca
and select others roaming
around at any given
time. There also are
several places throughout
Galaxy’s Edge to buy souvenirs and gear, including Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities, where you’ll find an eclectic assortment of trinkets and treasures.
There are several experiences beyond Galaxy’s Edge.
At Hollywood Studios, Star Wars entertainment, attractions, characters and merchandise can be found outside of the Planet Batuu. If you have
little ones who are looking to join the force, Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple can be found in Echo Lake. Only young Jedi between 4 and 12 years of age can participate in this activity, but the good news is, this isn’t something you have to book before you go. Jedi Training registration happens when the park opens for the day at the Indiana Jones Adventure Outpost. Star Wars Launch Bay, found in Animation Courtyard, offers opportunities for guests to see exhibits of costumes, concept
art and actual props from the films. Plus, you can even meet Darth Vader, Chewbacca and BB-8. Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away is a stage show that happens several times throughout the day at the end of Hollywood Boulevard with appearances from
classics like R2-D2 and C-3PO. Of course, Disney doesn’t ever end your
day at the park without some fantastical nighttime extravaganza. Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular is a light show which features lasers, pyrotechnics, and state of the art projections. Tip: Look at the schedule ahead of time if you can,
A Galactic Spectacular
is only on select nights. Showtimes for this and other special shows are available at disneyworld. disney.go.com, on the
My Disney Experience
App and in your Times Guides (available at several locations at parks and resorts).
Know before you
explore: Galaxy’s Edge is going to be crowded no matter when you
go. Entrance does NOT
include a separate park ticket, but certain aspects do require planning and reservations, so get ahead of the curve. If you’re planning to hit up this new land while at Walt Disney World, know your timeline for reservations and make them as soon as you can. Keep in mind – While Galaxy’s Edge is open during Extra Magic Hours, Rise of the Resistance does open and close with regular park hours. Star Wars fan or not, you’ll at least want to check it out.
All photos: ©Disney Co.
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