Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge- Our Review of Experiences, Food, and Guide to Everything!

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is the Star Wars themed additions in both Walt Disney World and Disneyland. These 14 acres large lands are breathtaking experiences that fully immerse you in the Star Wars universe. The lands consist of restaurants, stores, and two magnificent new attractions.

Join us for our complete Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge guide for everything that you need to know about the new Star Wars Land!

Here is a huge video featuring jaw dropping highlights from the land when it opened to the public in Disneyland on May 31st 2019:

DISCOUNT SUMMER OFFER: Our travel partner gives Mickey Visit readers an exclusive low prices on discount Disneyland tickets. There's no better way to visit Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge! Book your discount tickets NOW >

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is also open and running over at Walt Disney World! Get your discount Walt Disney World tickets now so that you can visit Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and lock in the current discount prices!

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge- Reservations Needed for Popular Experiences

Accessing Savi's Workshop and Oga's Cantina- Reservations Needed

Due to the large popularity of both Savi's Workshop and Oga's Cantina reservations are highly recommended to visit these experiences. This means if you do not have a reservation, you will not be able to enter if there is no available space! The Droid Depot was also added to the list of experiences you can make reservations for but at this point they are still offering same day reservations that are subject to availability in both Disneyland and Disney World.

You can make these reservations 60 days out from your travel date like other popular Disneyland experiences.

This is the direct link for making reservations at Oga's Cantina and Savi's Workshop at Disneyland. Make sure to have your Disneyland.com account username and password available as the current system will make you login again to make the reservation.

For Walt Disney World, all reservations for Oga's Cantina and Savi's Workshop can be made 60 days in advance.

For Oga's Cantina, guests will be asked to use a credit card to hold their reservation. If guests do not show, they will be charged a $10 per person penalty. For Savi's Workshop, guests will also need a credit card to hold the reservation. If they no show, the card will be charged a $219.99 per lightsaber, builder penalty. Guests will be allowed to bring two non-paying guests into the experience with them. Both of these experiences do not allow same day cancellations so make sure you're committed to these reservations when you make them.

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Walt Disney World

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World are nearly identical so our guide will have you covered on everything from dining advice to lightsaber building reviews!

There are a few differences between the two lands but most of these are fairly minor such as:

• Due to a more lax alcohol policy in Hollywood Studios in Disney World, the Milk Stand there offers an alcoholic option with rum for Blue Milk and tequila for Green Milk.
• There are real minor menu differences, for instance the Ithorian Garden Loaf option isn't on the menu at the Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo at Disney World.
• There are three entrances to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in Disneyland but only two in Hollywood Studios. In Disneyland guests enter through Critter Country, behind Big Thunder Mountain, and near Fantasyland. In Disney World, guests enter through Grand Avenue and Toy Story Land.
• The spaceships are arranged a little differently at both lands in the First Order and Resistance areas due to the minor difference in layouts. Disneyland's version is laid out in a east-west pattern while Disney World's is a north-south pattern. According to Imagineers, these differences produce different angles for sunsets and sunrises. There are also small paint color differences to accommodate different weather patterns in California and Florida.

And really, that's about it when it comes to differences! So if you're trying to decide which land to visit- it really doesn't matter as the lands and the experiences that are offered are nearly identical. Pick whichever resort best fits your needs (Disneyland or Walt Disney World) and your experience at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge will be great either way.

Star Wars Land Planet Appearance

Walt Disney Imagineering has worked tirelessly to make Star Wars Land the most impressive step forward in theme parks ever. The new land is fully immersive into the world of Star Wars.

The Imagineering Star Wars Studio worked closely with the Lucasfilm Story Group to situate the land into the stories told in the films perfectly.

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge takes place on a new remote planet called Batuu. This planet is rough and tumble, themed to an outer frontier trading post in the Outer Rim Territories just before Wild Space. Although this planet is not specifically mentioned in the movies, it is said to have existed for thousands of years. The village on the planet of Batuu that will be the main focus of this new land with the shops and dining options is called Black Spire Outpost.

The Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge consists of lush greenery and buildings made of stone and metal. Batuu is home to smugglers, rogue traders, and a presence from the imperial First Order. Not all the characters in the land are new though, you can be sure you'll see R2-D2, Rey, Chewbacca, and other fan favorites interacting with guests.

When you step into the land, you'll forget that a few hundred yards away you could be chewing on a corn dog. You are in another world on another planet. Overhead you'll hear the sounds of roaring engines of space ships and in front of you you'll see rockwork that seems to touch the sky. I was blown away the most by simply being inside the land.

That also means you won't see Cast Members refer to anything outside of the land or shirts that actually say “Star Wars” on them. When you step into the portals for Star Wars Land you will literally be on Galaxy's Edge on the planet of Batuu.

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Rides and Attractions

Star Wars Land has two high tech attractions that will fully immerse you in the Star Wars universe: Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run and Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance. 

Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run

The Millennium Falcon: Smuggler's Run attraction pulls together six guests to pilot the Millennium Falcon. Each guests is assigned to one of three roles: pilot, engineer, or gunner. Cast Members will assign the roles and guests are able to trade amongst themselves for who wants each role. Each role has a significant impact on the success of the mission. Each role is pretty balanced with what they contribute to the mission (I experienced all three during the opening), but overall I preferred the pilot position as there is nothing quite as fulfilling for my childhood self as pulling a lever to make the ship jump to light speed. Our editor, Lindsay, also agrees with this sentiment! During her first experience piloting the falcon, she shed a few tears when it was time to make the jump to light speed- it was a spiritual experience for any die hard Star Wars fan.

The mission and attraction is quite a bit of fun, but the experiencing leading up to the actual ride was by far the highlight for me. This is true not only for the Millennium Falcon, but for the entire land. The true joy of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is just being inside the land.

Long before you head to the cockpit of the Millennium Falcon or lay your hands on one of the highly interactive buttons to pilot the ship, you will wind your way alongside the “fastest hunk of junk in the galaxy”, come face to face with one of the most high-tech Audio-Animatronic figures that Disney has ever built, and finally enter the galley room of the Falcon.

Here's a video from previews of the land showing the completely empty queue of the attraction and view of the Falcon from above.

My favorite spot for photos in the land and another one of those dream fulfillment Star Wars backlist items was sitting at the Holochess table. Every guest has a perfect amount of time in this room before taking your place in the cockpit to take pictures and explore.

When you ride the Falcon, don't get too caught up in the need for a perfect score or a seamless journey. Take in the setting and appreciate how close the Falcon is to matching the exact original version of the attraction.

Some specifics about the attraction:

1. The Rider Switch system is being offered in the standard style.
2. The ride is completely ADA compliant so that wheelchairs can maneuver through the regular queue and also works with the DAS system. There are Guest Relations Cast Members right under the Frontierland entrance of the land to help with any questions.

Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance Attraction

The largest new Star Wars Land ride is the First Order Fleet attraction. This incredible trackless ride takes place during an epic battle between the First Order and Resistance with massive real-life sets and Audio-Animatronics setting the scene. In fact, this ride is such a big deal that we've compiled a huge guide devoted entirely to this new e-ticket attraction and how to ride it. Be sure to read this guide carefully to find out more information on the best tips to secure a boarding pass, height requirements, and everything you need to know before you ride.

Guests feel like they are hurtling through a massive Star Destroyer as they are being pursued by the First Order. In one scene riders face massive two story tall AT-AT figures and dodge through their legs below. In another scene, guests come face to face with Kylo Ren in an interrogation.

Guests will board multiple ride vehicles, face enemies, and walk down the halls of a real Star Destroyer as if you are truly a Resistance fighter captured by the First Order. For the first time a Disney ride moves you from experience to experience in different vehicles and different segments to really capture that immersive feel that Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is aiming to achieve. This ride has been painted as the most ambitious that Disney has ever attempted!

The queue works hard to set the scene for guests waiting to experience this immersive attraction. Disney has prepared well for this anticipated ride by creating a long indoor queue that appears to be carved from stone with laser torches with ancient carvings and high-tech Rebel equipment on display. This queue was added to Disney's list of growing queues that are interactive with the Play Disney Parks app that allow guests to find glowing holographic star maps. Portions of the queue also feature stone benches which is a Disney first for any line space.

Another unique aspect of this attraction is that unlike other Disney attractions that broadcast the area of its location with signs to welcome guests, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance will blend in with the forested area outside of the Black Spire Outpost. To get to the ride guests will walk down a side path to reach the X-Wing and A-Wing waiting to launch before they see the entrance to the attraction. Once guests enter, nothing will be visible from the trees of which there are 600 in the land.

Roaming Characters in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

Guests also have the ability to interact with roaming characters in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge helping to immerse you in the experience. Keep in mind that these character interactions are a little different than most in the resort, Star Wars land characters do not sign autographs and only pose briefly for pictures. You won't see the traditional lines form for guests as the idea is they are truly on Batuu.

The characters you can count on seeing in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge are primarily focused on the timeline of the sequel trilogy. These characters can include:

• Rey
• Chewbacca
• R2-D2
• Kylo Ren
• Stormtroopers
• Vi Moradi (written specifically for the land)

You can read more about Star Wars characters in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in our character guide which also covers new and visiting characters like the Mandalorian and Ahsoka!

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Restaurants and Food Stalls

Star Wars: Galaxy Edge is home to shopping and dining experiences like nothing you have ever seen before. These experiences are seamless with the land. They are disparate and unique with each stall having their own merchandise that you can only get in that one area. The feeling is of a bazaar from the other side of the world.

Read our full dining review of all the food and drink options inside Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge to know what to expect!

Oga's Cantina – Buying Alcohol in Disneyland

Disneyland and Walt Disney World Resorts guests can dine at a cantina similar to Tatooine's Mos Eisley Cantina from Episode IV: A New Hope called Oga's Cantina. The cantina is not a directly replica as it takes place on the new and unique planet of Batuu. The feelings evoked are similar and the music takes you back to that original tune.

For guests visiting Oga's Cantina reservations are required to enter! Here is everything you need to know about making a reservation to Oga's Cantina in Disneyland:

• A credit card number is required at the time of booking. A fee of $10 per person will be applied to that credit card if you fail to check in for your reservation. You will not be able to cancel same day reservations.
• Oga's Cantina now takes reservations up to 60 days in advance and same day reservations beginning at 7AM each day, you can make your reservation online or through the Disneyland app.
• Guests should be ready to check in at least 15 minutes prior to their reservation time at the queue at Oga's Cantina. Each person should be present to check in and get admission.
• Be prepared to present your reservation confirmation email, photo ID and the credit card provided at the time of booking the reservation.
• There is a 45 minute time limit and two drink maximum inside the cantina.

Here patrons can try Star Wars-inspired food and unique drink concoctions! This cantina is another immersive experience where guests can buy their food and drink to feel like they are truly at a space trading post. This location also serves alcohol- a first for Disneyland in California. The drinks offered are beer, wine, and premixed cocktails.

On trading cards that were given away in the Star Wars Launch Bay in Tomorrowland one card showed Rex, the robot pilot from the original Star Tours, entertaining guests with the caption of “Rex entertains the crowd.” Rex has re-envisioned himself as the cantina’s DJ and provides the musical entertainment. The cantina songs are original to the land created by composers and songwriters worldwide.

Here is a full video of our walk through Oga's Cantina in Star Wars Land:

See the images below to see some of the drinks you can enjoy in this rambunctious cantina. Check out the full menu for Oga's Cantina here. 

Disney has partnered with several breweries and winemakers to create beers and wines specific to Oga's Cantina. A few examples are: Bad Motivator IPA by Sierra Nevada, White Wampa Ale by Ballast Point, Spiced Rutter Cider by Angry Orchard, Imperial Red Cab Sav by Goldschmidt Vineyards, and Toniray White from Alderaan also by Goldschmidt Vineyards.

Oga's Cantina is mainly standing room only to prevent guests from camping out for too long so everyone can get a chance to experience this lively spot in Black Spire Outpost. Currently the maximum time guests can spend in the cantina is 45 minutes and each guest receives a two drink maximum.

Read our review of Oga's Cantina in our dining review guide of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge!

Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo

You will be able to find this designated location for ‘traveling food shuttles' under the large hanger that draw guests into the Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo. Chef Strono “Cookie” Tuggs is the character running this culinary attraction and cooking is in high demand. In a galactic ‘food truck' style, he moves from site to site in his modified ‘Sienar-Chall Utilipede- Transport that you see docked on top of the restaurant. He offers many unusual dishes inspired by his time working for Maz Kanata (we first meet her in Star Wars: A Force Awakens) in her castle on Takodana.

During our visit to the land we tried a sampling of the dishes among our group in an attempt to bring back as much info for you as possible.

From the top to bottom. The Yobshrimp Noodle Salad, Fried Endorian Tip-Yip, and Smoked Kaadu Ribs.

The Yobshimp Noodle salad is a tangy cold noodle salad with heavy dressing and big shrimp pieces topped with fresh parsley.

The Tip-Yip is the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge version of breaded chicken and is served with vegetable mash in one dish and a type of salad in another. It is pretty good piece of chicken.

The Smoked Kaadu Ribs are great BBQ ribs with a side of blue berry corn bread and slaw! We were very impressed by the dish and interesting mix of flavors. The slaw was also a nice addition of something healthier. Of the options we tried at Docking Bay 7, I would recommend the Kaadu ribs the most.

Below are some images that were released of the food for you to get a broader sampling of the menu offerings we haven't yet gotten a chance to cover.

New Plant Based Kids Meal Option 

The new Garden Patty Bun  kids meal features a bao bun, roasted carrots, house sauce, and an orange!

This is the main restaurant that is accompanied by smaller vendors that you will find in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge (below) while Oga's Cantina will serve as the local tavern option. Guests will be able to dine indoors in the hangar bay or outside in the courtyard. Mobile ordering is available. See the full menu to Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo here.

Read our review of Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo in our dining review guide of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge!

Ronto Roasters – “Best Food in Star Wars Land”

The other substantial food offering in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is Ronto's Roasters. This stand, themed as a low-tech spit roaster cooking over an old pod racer engine, serves a couple of great meat pita bread warp/sandwiches.

See the picture below for items offered (we seemed to eat ours too quickly to get much of a beauty shot worthy to share).  We tried all three…

Seen above, left to right, are the Meiloorun Juice, the Turkey Jerky and the Ronto Wrap. The Meiloorun Juice is overwhelming sweet, with an addictive quality. The juice seems to be a mix of cranberry and pineapple tastes. The Turkey jerky seems like a standard piece of jerky, especially when compared to the Ronto Wrap. I had at least three Ronto Wraps while in the land during opening!

The wrap is a mix of roasted pork pieces and tangy slaw on top of a grilled pork sausage in a pita bread,. While this mix sounds interesting at first, everyone who tried the sausage in our group said it was their favorite food of the land.

Also on the menu is a breakfast Ronto Wrap which includes scrambled eggs as a replacement for the pork pieces. We didn't get to try this wrap as it is only served until 10 am each day.

New Plant Based Ronto Wrap

There's also a new Ronto-less Garden Wrap featuring plant-based sausage, spicy kimchi slaw, sweet pickled cucumber, and Gochujang spread all wrapped in pita. Also being added to the Ronto Roaster menu is Kyryll Pork Rinds with cinnamon-sugar served in a MSE-6 Series Repair Droid souvenir vessel. Our resident vegetarian, Lindsay, tried it on her recent trip and gave it rave reviews.

You can also use mobile ordering for this location as explained here. See the full menu to Ronto Roasters here.

Star Wars Land Blue Milk and Green Milk Stand

You cannot have a Star Wars themed land without green and blue milk! This is the place to go to get your blue or green milk from Bubo Wamba Family Farms. And good news for many guests, these milk drinks aren't actually real milk so they are vegan friendly.

The drinks have very distinct flavors. I think that the Blue Milk tasted like artificial blueberry flavoring and the Green Milk tasted like a cross between green apple candy and Sweet Tarts. We weren't ever able to finish a glass on our own (not that I can finish a Butter Beer from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter either).

Mobile ordering is also available here too!

See the full menu to the Blue Milk stand here. 

Kat Saka’s Kettle – Star Wars Land Popcorn

One of the other street market stalls offering galaxy delicacies, this grain vendor sells the Outpost Mix (sweet and salty popcorn with a hint of spice) for guests to enjoy.

The loyal Disneyland popcorn fans will be happy about this! My take on the popcorn is that they took a unique mix of flavors that when combined resembled a taste something like fruity pebbles.

A new chocolate popcorn with Crait Red Salt also has been added to the menu! Crait was the planet featured in Star Wars: The Last Jedi where the rebels fled to at the end of the movie.

Unique Coca-Cola Products in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

Guests can purchase these Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge themed Coca-Cola products inside the land. The bottles are fashioned in a droid-like shape with labels that appear scuffed up to fit within the ‘rusty look' of Star Wars.

The labels are written in Aurebesh- the Star Wars language you see used throughout Galaxy's Edge. The soda bottles are referred to as thermal detonators by the Cast Members in the land.

Check out the full list to all the foodie options at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge here!

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Shopping and Merchandise

The village of Black Spire Outpost in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge consists of small storefronts that are stuffed with props to make them appear like vendor stalls. Each shop has an elaborate backstory and is run by a colorful character from the Star Wars universe.

The merchandise aims to be completely immersive by making it look like it was either hand-sewn by locals, put together from spare parts in a droid junkyard, or collected from high profile Star Wars locations in the galaxy.

And you will only be able to get this merchandise within the land- making it completely unique from other Star Wars merchandise typically sold in the parks that you can often purchase online on the Shop Disney website.

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Savi’s Lightsaber Workshop

This is where you can come to build your lightsabers! This secretive group of people who run this shop, the Gathers, have dedicated their lives to restoring balance in the galaxy by passing on their knowledge of the Jedi and the Force.

For guests visiting Savi's Workshop reservations are required! Here is everything you need to know about making a reservation to Savi's Workshop. This experience has been highly popular and reservations are recommended.

• A credit card number is required at the time of booking. A $219.99 no-show fee per builder will be applied to such credit card if you fail to check in for your reservation. No cancellations are allowed for same day reservations. You will have to cancel 24 hours in advance to avoid being charged.
• Savi's Workshop takes reservations up to 60 days in advance, you can make your reservation online or through the Disneyland app.
• Guests should arrive no later than 20 minutes prior to their reservation time at the check-in location in front of Savi's Workshop.
• Be prepared to present your reservation confirmation email, photo ID and the credit card provided at the time of booking the reservation.
• You will be able to bring two non-paying guests into the experience with one paying builder.

The workshop Master guides guests to customize and build their own lightsabers and teach them the ways of the Jedi. Guests will choose four disciplines: Power and Justice, Power and Control, Elemental and Nature, or Protection and Defense. After that, they will choose their kyber crystal. Once those choices have been made, the workshop Master will give you a set of 10 lightsaber pieces to combine to create your custom lightsaber.

This is more than the average shopping option but a full immersive experience that will truly make any Padawan feel that they've stepped into the Star Wars universe. The shop only holds 14 builders at a time and the experience is 15 minutes long.

The Story of Savi's Workshop

The entrance to this shop is not marked and guests will have to find it (though the masses of people outside will likely help you)! Using the Disney Parks Play app, guests can seek out the hidden workshop by following the clues around the land where they can arrange their appointment to meet with the ‘Gatherers'- the groups of people that will pass on the ways of the Force. Once you find the correct symbol on front of the workshop along with giving the secret phrase to the Gatherers, you know you will be in the right place. Once the Gatherers know you are to be trusted, they will be willing to share their great collection of stories, kyber crystals, and other sabar parts from around the galaxy. These ‘Keepers of the Force' are ready to pass down the knowledge. The character the shop is named after, Savi, was one of the original Gatherers and a friend to Lor San Tekka (we briefly meet in the beginning of Star Wars: A Force Awakens) and his salvage business is a front to hide his mission of guiding the next generation of Force wielders.

Lightsaber Themes and Options

In addition to this immersive character building in this shop, Disney has revealed the four themes of lightsabers that guests can build such as:

Peace and Justice: Salvaged from fallen Jedi temples and crashed starships, these lightsaber pieces were created for Force wielders of the Republic era. The simple designs reflect the commitment to the devout life of those whom they were created by – the Jedi Order – the once guardians of peace and justice in the galaxy.

Power and Control: Reclaimed from the ashes of the rumored Sith homeworld and abandoned Sith temples, these lightsaber pieces were originally forged by the Sith of their time. Characterized by sharp and strong forms, these pieces showcase the brutality and relentlessness of the Sith’s insatiable desire for power and control.

Elemental Nature: As we have been told, The Force is an energy field created by all living things; it surrounds us, penetrates us and binds the galaxy together. These lightsaber pieces are born of that same Force. They are as unique as the user and as the elements of nature: the wood from a Brylark tree, a bone of the Cartusion whale or even a tooth from a Rancor.

Protection and Defense: Cultivated from a time forgotten, these earliest lightsaber pieces contain designs and inscriptions that are shrouded in mystery. Believed to be created for protection and defense, conferring anonymity and symbolizing emotional detachment, a lightsaber made from these pieces reconnects the user with the most ancient wellspring of the Force.

Full pricing of these lightsabers: 

• $219.99 per lightsaber, plus tax
• Carry case included
• Additional customization items can be purchased at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities
• Age Recommendation: 5+
• The experience area is limited to the builder and one Guest—at least one person in the party must be age 14 or older
• Custom lightsabers are nonrefundable and are not eligible for Annual Passholder or other discounts
• The Savi’s Workshop – Handbuilt Lightsabers experience is subject to availability and reservations may be required
• If reservations are required, late arrivals may not be accommodated

And here are all the pieces of the lightsaber that you will make up your new lightsaber:

• kyber crystal, which is available in red, blue, green or violet.
• 1 hilt
• 4 sleeves (pick 2)
• 2 emitters (pick 1)
• 2 pommel caps (pick 1)
• 2 sets of activation plates and switches (pick 1 set)

Upon hilt completion, the unused parts will be collected by the Gatherers and returned to Savi’s inventory. These are not included with your lightsaber package.

Finally, the Gatherers will masterfully connect your hilt to a 36” lightsaber blade so you’re ready for anything the galaxy puts in your path!

Don't forget to read our full and detailed review of Savi's Workshop!

Build Your Own Droid at the Droid Depot

The Droid Depot is where guests can build their own personal droids that will act as their friends throughout Black Spire Outpost.

Guests can build their own R-series or BB-series droids along with other droid varieties. These droids will be capable of interacting with the immersive elements of Batuu making them a popular merchandise option.

This is how the building process for your new droid works:

Our finished work of art!

Afterwards, if you bought the R-Series you can head over to the store to look at accessories. We ended up getting the jet attachments and the serving tray. The serving tray is purely decorative, it falls off easily when the droid moves around. The jet attachments are cool, they snap in on the sides and light up with sounds when you push the button on the remote. I'd recommend those! There are also blaster attachments and a tool set to chose from for the R-Series. If you're into accessories, I'd get the R-Series just because of all the options. They're all $17.99.

Overall, I'd recommend the droid building experience! I don't think this is just for kids either- all the adults in our group built one too and had a blast. I can't wait to build my own on our next visit!

The Creature Stall

The Creature Stall, run by another new character named Bina, features different creatures of the Star Wars galaxy like porgs, tauntauns, Rathars, and more.

Kids love this store! The creatures are so cool and are fun for any collector. The porg has especially been a fan favorite and don't be surprised to see many folks walking around with them.

These creatures will react when you squeeze, stroke or poke theme. Some vibrate and come to life in your hands!

Keep an eye out for the dozing Lothcat in the middle of the shop.

The Toydarian Toymaker

The toy stall run by local Batuu Toydarian, Zabaka, features Star Wars favorites like Chewbecca, Yoda, and stormtroopers all created to appear like they're handmade with scraps found in land. This store has the best priced items and what I believe are the best “souvenirs” to remember the land for those who don't have a strong desire to invest in either the build your own Droid or custom Lightsaber experiences.

The plush and wooden items in the store cost between $20-$30 and are “hand made” versions of the characters from the films. There is also an awesome wooden Millennium Falcon I almost gave in to purchase.

Some of the items beyond the plush in this stall include a C-3PO that kids can pull off causing him to cry in terror or put on backwards leading him to quote the movies by saying: “What’s going on? Turn around. I can’t see.” There will be a  remote-controlled robotic R-3X or REX for short— the former Star Tours pilot turned cantina DJ — that will talk, roll, and play wireless music from your phone.

Toydarian, a character first introduced in “Star Wars: The Phantom Menace” runs this toy stall in Black Spire Outpost.

Black Spire Outpost

For the hardcore Star Wars fans, you can purchase full outfits at Black Spire Outfitters including options to mix and match clothing so you can fit right in with the immersive feel of the land. Be sure to clarify with cast members on the costume rules. It's been said that some of the tunics and vests are okay for people over the age of 13 to wear and are NOT considered costumes.

But a Jedi robe is considered a costume and cannot be worn by those over the age of 13. It's always best to ask first since this is a bit of a gray area. We have seen people wearing full robes around the parks that they purchased from the land, so it doesn't seem to be that Disney is heavily enforcing the rule.

Resistance Supply

Guests can find gear that showcases their Resistance loyalty with clothing, badges, and more at the Resistance Supply.

The Resistance Supply is located in the Resistance Forest area of the land near what will be the entrance to the Rise of the Resistance attraction.

First Order Cargo

If the First Order is your style, guests can display their allegiance and choose among gear and supplies that the 709th Legion brought with them to First Order Cargo.

There was also some propaganda style posters in this store that might pique a serious Star Wars fan's fancy.

Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities

Talk about piquing a Star Wars fans fancy, the theme of Dok-Ondar's Den of Antiquities is that of a rare collector selling items that represent various eras of the Star Wars universe such as ancient Jedi and Sith artifacts, lightsabers, holocrons, and more.

Dok-Ondar is present in the shop as guests inspect his wares- taking calls at his desk and barking orders to his assistants. Be sure to scroll down through the article to read more about this colorful character and his special Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge comic book role!

The shop features rare Jedi artifacts to those studying to ancient lore to cultivate.

This shop also has collectibles or “relics” that have been left behind by the Sith.

Guests can also purchase Holocrons, which are ancient repositories of wisdom used by the Jedi and the Sith to record their teachings so future generations could understand the Force. Kyber crystals can unlock additional content in both Jedi and Sith Holocrons.

The Jewels of Bith

The Jewels of Bith marketplace stall carries accessories and other trinkets.

The Phrases of Batuu- How to Speak the Lingo

Once inside Black Spire Outpost, you will notice that the cast members speak certain phrases throughout the land to guests which helps create that immersive quality that we all love about the new land. Here are the most common phrases to get you acquainted with the lingo before your visit!

“Bright Suns” = Good Morning

“Rising Moons” = Good Evening

“On Planet” = In the Land

“Refresher” = Bathroom

“Hydrator” = Water Fountain

“Ignite the Spark” = Greeting for the Resistance

“Light the Fire” = A Resistance callback to “Ignite the Spark”

“Only the ancients know” = I don’t know

“Til the Spire” = Farewell

“Good journey” = An Informal Goodbye

“May the Spires Keep You” = A Formal Goodbye

Characters of Batuu: Droids, Shopkeepers and Aliens

Some of the characters that are featured in and around Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge are…

Hondo Ohnaka is a fan favorite pirate from the animated series Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Star Wars Rebels that has been brought to life as one of Disney's most advanced Audio-Animatronics figures ever made. You can find him waiting in the control tower in the Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run attraction. He has teamed up with Chewbecca and needs you to transport cargo on the fastest ship in the galaxy!

“Remember,” he tells guests in the queue. “The more you work together, the more you earn. Your lives — and my profit — depend on it!”

Dok-Ondar is another animatronic Ithorian who runs the black market on Batuu. He's mentioned briefly in Solo: A Star Wars Story so he also has some history in the Star Wars cannon. His shop, Dok-Ondar's Den of Antiquities, carries all treasured artifacts. According to Walt Disney Imagineering, he is a fairly well-connected, dangerous scoundrel but he may be willing to barter! As Imagineering show programmer Amy Goodwin said at the recent press preview, “He has two moods. He can be happy or frustrated.” Be sure to scroll down to read more about him in the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge comic.

Zabaka is a female Toydarian that runs the shop with artisan-style items, convor whitles, musical instruments (playable and come pre-loaded with tunes) along with plushies of aliens and heroes.

Bina runs The Creature Stall which offers oinking puffer pigs, writhing rathtars, and chirping porgs.

Fan favorites of Star Tours will also be happy to hear that R-3X, or Rex, our first Star Tours captain has taken over as the DJ in Oga's Cantina. He bops his head along to the music in Oga's Cantina and is a main focal point of the tavern.

Aside from these charming animatronics, the village of Black Spire Outpost is filled with Cast Members taking on roles of villagers with varying stories. Some might be Resistance sympathizers or some may be loyal to the First Order. Depending on your own allegiances, you may want to choose your words wisely as you converse with the locals.

Cast Member Attire for Black Spire Outpost

Cast Members working in the Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge area of Disneyland are a huge part of the success of the immersive storytelling experience. The costumes are a large part of what makes this immersive feel so real to the guests of Black Spire Outpost.

There are different styles that allow Cast Members to mix and match pants and shirts and accessories to give every villager their unique look. The First Order and Resistance also have their own costumes that reflect their allegiances.

The costume designer behind this magic, Joe Kucharski, took his inspiration from all of the Star Wars films in addition to the animated series to create these looks. Disney worked hard to make these clothes comfortable for the Cast Members along with staying true to the Star Wars iconic look by working with innovative fabrics that make the costumes breathable and lighter for those hot summer months.

Cast Members can create their own characters but are limited on just how inspired they can get- for example, no relatives of any iconic characters allowed.

Disneyland Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Cast Members

Cast Members from all over the Disneyland Resort have transferred to work in the new Star Wars Land. Nearly all 1,400 of these Cast Members involved with Galaxy's Edge gathered to celebrate the opening in this rally photo. May the Force be with them!

Star Wars Land Frequently Asked Questions

Scroll down to find out more about Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.

Why the planet Batuu?

Imagineers wanted this to be a completely new land and created the planet of Batuu, which is not featured in the movies, so that this could be a new story to be told.  According to the portfolio creative executive of Walt Disney Imagineering Scott Trowbridge,“We know those places. We know the stories that happened there and we know we’re not in them. This place, Black Spire Outpost, is designed to be a place that invites exploration, discovery, a place that invites us to become a character in the world of Star Wars.”

What is Black Spire Outpost?

The planet name is Batuu- the name of the village that is the focus of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is called Black Spire Outpost.

What is the timeline of Batuu in the Star Wars universe? 

Imagineers have said that the story of Batuu and its village of Black Spire Outpost takes place at some point within the current trilogy. This gives Imagineers the freedom to change the land as new movies come out and the Star Wars universe continues to grow.

When you think of it that way, it does make sense they picked a brand new location within the time frame of these more recent movies. Picking a planet like Tatooine in the midst of the original series, for example, would truly limit how much it could grow since like Disney said… those stories have been told.

Are these new characters in the land and other added elements now Star Wars cannon?

Star Wars experts would say YES- everything revealed in Batuu has become official Star Wars cannon including the rides.

Is there a story behind the land's rock design?

Disney wanted Batuu to have its distinct element in the same way that Hoth's main physical feature is snow or Tatooine's is sand. So in the case of Batuu, the main feature are spires which are chunks of petrified rock that were once giant trees and have since cracked and broken.

One spire in the middle of the land is blacker than the rest- which is where we get the village name Black Spire Outpost.

If I can buy lightsabers, can I buy blasters? 

Nope, Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge adheres to Disney rules- no blasters. No Disney resort sells any sort of gun including blasters.

What kind of Star Wars easter eggs can I expect? 

This land is Star Wars fan HEAVEN- so yes, you can expect a plethora of Star Wars easter eggs from the classic films to the newest trilogy.

For example, guests can see a dianogo (the eyeball/snake creature from the trash compacter in A New Hope) hiding behind a tube above a water fountain. It pops out when people drink from the water fountain!

Are the lands in Disneyland in Anaheim and Walt Disney World in Orlando be different?

Aside from slight differences in certain color schemes that work better with each state's weather/sun levels and Florida having one less entrance into the land- the lands are identical.

Do Magic Keyholder discounts apply in the dining and shopping options? 

No discounts apply in Savi's Workshop.

Can I wear costumes/cosplay into Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge?

No, the same costume rules apply within the land that no one over the age of 14 may wear costumes. However, guests can wear some of the clothing found in the marketplace shops as long as it isn't considered a costume. A jedi robe would be considered a costume while the matching tunic would not be. I recommend asking a cast member for clarification before you purchase something with the set goal of wearing it in the land.

How will disability access work for the rides inside the new land?

The same procedure applies to the attractions in the land as with those around the resort. You can read more about disability access in our guide here.

Do the lighstabers come apart for travel?

Yes, you can remove the blade in order to make flying on an airplane easier. Although there have been mixed reports from guests when it comes to checking the item vs. carrying it on. Clarify with a TSA agent if you have questions.

Where is Star Wars Land in Disneyland?

The Disneyland Star Wars: Galaxy Edge is situated behind Big Thunder Mountain and the Rivers of America on land that was previously Big Thunder Ranch and backstage. Star Wars Land has three entrances at Disneyland. The first is located right next to Fantasyland, the second is next to Frontierland, and the third is found via a trail from Critter Country below the Hungry Bear Restaurant.

Which park at Disney World has Star Wars Land?

The addition to the Walt Disney World is in Disney's Hollywood Studios park. The new land replaced most of the park's Streets of America attractions, including Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show, the Hollywood Studios Studio Tour and Honey, I Shrunk the Kids: Movie Set Adventure. There are just two entrances leading into the Walt Disney World Hollywood Studios Star Wars Land.

Original Musical Score for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

“Oh, my dear friend. How I’ve missed you.” C-3PO

The Oscar-winning composer John Williams created new and original Star Wars themes exclusively for the land!

You can listen to the music in the video below.

Interact with Batuu with the Play Disney Parks App

The Play Disney Parks app is a central piece to helping guests feel the reality of being in the interactive village of Black Spire Outpost in Batuu. The app allows guests to translate the language of Aurebesh, a galactic language in the Star Wars universe, and find hidden crates and containers, play in-queue games, message characters, and participate in land specific missions.

Explore Using Your Star Wars: Datapad

The four tools in the Star Wars app are called Hack, Scan, Translate and Tune.

• hack into the devices of the land, control panels, and droids
• scan cargo and digital goods as you discover objects around the spaceport- including hidden items
• translate languages
• tune into communications sent by the planet's residents- uncover stories and secrets

Guests can accept jobs from the ‘job board' inside the app. These variety of jobs (which are truly just games) vary in time to complete and all encourage you to explore the land. There is a main game that is the center of the app that allows people to side with the Resistance or the First Order and then they can compete with others in the area to acquire land. And with each job you complete, you receive digital rewards like ship schematics, star maps, galactic credits and more!

Everything you do on the app saves to your profile so you can keep building on it with each visit! Your actions define your true allegiance as either Resistance, First Order, or Scoundrel.

Guests can use the app to interact with the elements in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge like droids, ships, media screens, door panels, antenna arrays and even drinking fountains. Don't worry- no WiFi is needed!

We tried out the app during our visit to Star Wars Land and quickly found that we preferred to walk around while the land was still entirely fresh to us. Once we have visited the land a number of times, I am sure that the Play Disney Parks app will provide a fresh new layer for future discover, but for now I have enjoyed just wandering and discovering things on my own.

Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Marvel Comic!

Yes, you read right! Star War: Galaxy's Edge has its own comic! The series is written by Ethan Sacks, author of a tale of Jedi Master, Mace Windu, in the Star Wars: Age of Republicseries. The series is illustrated by Will Sliney, who penciled the comic adaptation for Solo: A Star Wars Story. Cover art is created by Walt Disney Imagineering and Lucasfilm artists.

This comic ties into the new land at Disneyland and Walt Disney World. The first issue of the comic released in April 2019 and features the Black Spire Outpost on Batuu as pirates, smugglers, merchants, and wanderers travel to sell wares or settle scores.

This five-issue miniseries also feature the infamous Dok-Ondar, the Ithorian collector of rare antiquities, the First Order as they tangle with the Outer Rim smugglers, and an appearance from Han Solo and Chewbecca. In terms of the Star Wars cannon, Dok-Ondar was first mentioned in Solo: A Star Wars Story when Qi'ra asks if he's being ‘well attended to' when they're on the First Light- the yacht operated by Crimson Dawn leader Dryden Vos while Vos met with Tobias and Han Solo.

The first issue featured some Han Solo and Chewbacca smuggling history- read our review on the first issue here.

Check out the cover art below:

The series gives fans a chance to connect with Black Spire Outpost before their vest and connect with the setting of this new immersive world.

Plan Your Disneyland Vacation Now!

To get started planning your Disney vacation, you should really subscribe to our FREE Deals newsletter. Here you will receive helpful planning information, exclusive Disney deals, and access to the lowest priced Disney tickets anywhere.

You can find more information on planning your vacation here:

1. Best Disneyland Crowds Calendar
2. Pros and Cons of Every Walt Disney World Hotel
3. Save Big on Disneyland Tickets
4. Ultimate Disney Parks Packing List
5. 7 Best Disneyland Hotels

May the force be with you! Our guide is the combined effort of Gavin Doyle and Lindsay Brookshier as we work together here at Mickey Visit to bring you the most up to date content on Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.