Live Your Star Wars Adventure at Walt Disney World® Resort
Updated May 19, 2023
Originally published August 22, 2019
Immerse yourself in galactic adventures at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge® at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® at Walt Disney World® Resort.
For over 40 years, Star Wars has taken us to a galaxy far, far away and captured our imaginations. Guests can actually experience the galaxy of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge® at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® at Walt Disney World® Resort and at Disneyland® Park, Guests can actually experience the galaxy of Star Wars—including attractions and Character encounters, dining, shopping and other unforgettable experiences.
Attractions
Dining
Shopping
Character Encounters
Star Wars Experiences
Tips
“We chose Batuu because we wanted to create a place Star Wars fans have never been and a narrative they’ve never seen in any other form of media,” says Scott Mallwitz, executive creative director for Walt Disney Imagineering. “We didn’t want to simply recreate a place from one of the films or retell an existing legend. Batuu is definitely part of the Star Wars universe, but it is a remote planet on the edge of wild space… This allowed us to define Batuu in terms of its characteristics, history, occupants and aesthetics down to the smallest details, even the way the buildings are surfaced.”
The decision to focus on Batuu freed Walt Disney Imagineers to do what they do best—imagine, create and build an immersive world. “It was thrilling to have the opportunity to create this planet, this port, this story from stratch,” Mallwitz says. “Of course, we researched all the previous Star Wars media and film production design. We also referenced real-world places like Marrakesh and Istanbul to develop the feeling of an ancient place, rich with history, yet vibrant and alive. Then we looked at everything through the lens of Batuu so that every color, surface and detail supported our story and sense of place.”
Attractions
Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
This interactive attraction puts you in a role to perform throughout the mission (Pilot, Gunner or Engineer), depending on where you sit. Escape the First Order and deliver your payload, all while fulfilling every fan’s dream of taking a ride in the Millennium Falcon!
Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
Enter the high-stakes battle between the Resistance and the First Order in this innovative, state-of-the-art attraction that takes you through multiple large-scale sets with several familiar faces (though not all of them are friendly).
Dining
Oga’s Cantina
Enter an authentic Star Wars cantina that offers non-alcoholic beverages (like the Hyperdrive punch or Blue Milk), adult concoctions (like the Fuzzy Tauntaun with tingling foam sensation and the refreshing Jedi Mind Trick), and small plates (Batuu Bits or the Happabore Sampler platter) in an immersive atmosphere. Reservations are strongly recommended for this wildly popular destination.
Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo
Grab a seat and get your galactic grub at this quick-service dining destination, offering hot dishes off the grill (or in this case, the repurposed engine of a pod racer). Try the Chicken Yip-Tip entrée or the plant-based Felucian Kefta & Hummus Garden Spread.
Ronto Roasters
This exotic meat stall will lure you in with the delicious scent of grilled delicacies. Inside, watch as the pitmaster droid turns the mechanical spit, cooking up a piece of ronto (a creature native to the planet Tatooine).
Kat Saka’s Kettle
Grab a container of some sweet-and-spicy, colorful twists on Earth’s go-to snack: popcorn!
The Milk Stand
The plant-based blended beverages Blue Milk and Green Milk have been featured in Star Wars movies and are now served chilled, with fruity notes any foodie will enjoy.
Shopping
Droid Depot
Talk about “making” a new friend! Build your own droid from one of several templates, learn how to remote control it and take your companion throughout the galaxy with you.
Savi’s Workshop – Handbuilt Lightsabers
In this separately-ticketed experience, Guests can design and build their own lightsaber in the timeless tradition of Jedi Knights. Reservations are strongly recommended due to the popularity of this immersive shop!
Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities
Legends of the Star Wars saga, including the films and Characters of previous eras, are depicted in souvenirs all generations of fans will enjoy.
First Order Cargo
Unleash your inner villain at this shop that specializes in souvenirs that feature Stormtroopers and the First Order insignia.
Resistance Supply
You’re the Rebel spy in this store! Show your defiant spirit with Resistance-themed souvenirs, apparel and gear.
Toydarian Toymaker Stall
The toys and plushies offered here feel like hand-crafted items from artisans within the Star Wars universe, making this unique stall a favorite among fans.
Creature Stall
Celebrate one of the most fun parts of the galaxy: the exotic creatures that come in all shapes and sizes! Choose an interplanetary “pet” to bring home.
Black Spire Outfitters
Apparel themed to all things Star Wars is collected here, so you can wear your fandom on your sleeve.
The Jewel of Bith
Browse Star Wars accessories and jewelry for special-occasion gifts that are truly out-of-this-world.
Character Encounters
As you go about your journey on Batuu, be on the lookout for Characters in Black Spire Outpost, such as:
• Rey
• Kylo Ren
• Boba Fett
• First Order Stormtroopers
• Fennec Shand
• The Mandalorian and Grogu
• Chewbacca
• R2-D2
• Vi Moradi
• Batuu residents and merchants
Meeting any or all of these Characters isn’t guaranteed. Feel free to ask Cast Members if they know of any sightings and keep your eyes peeled for all the possibilities!
Star Wars Experiences
“Our Guests are entering a truly immersive environment. To enhance that, we have created a world that is ‘real’ to its inhabitants,” says Mallwitz, executive creative director for Walt Disney Imagineering. “The residents of Batuu have no awareness of the concept of Star Wars. You won’t find references to it of any kind—there is nothing that says ‘Star Wars’ because to the Guest, this is simply present-day Batuu and the people who live here are going about their day-to-day lives in a working spaceport at the edge of the galaxy. Guests will enter that reality as if they are travelers, and we’re going to treat them as such.”
Take in all of the details, such as the petrified features that were once towering trees many years ago. (They now form the “spires” that give Black Spire Outpost its name.) Batuu’s strategic position on the outskirts of the galaxy make it a popular destination for trading, smuggling, bounty-hunting and appearances by both the Resistance and First Order alike. With different narratives unfurling every day, no two trips to Batuu are ever the same!
Tips
Even experienced hyperspace travelers could use some pointers! Here are a few tips to maximize your Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge® experience.
• Batuu is a hit with fans from all over, so make reservations in advance where you can! Reservations are currently accepted at Oga’s Cantina, Droid Depot and Savi’s Workshop.
• Early Theme Park Entry is one of several perks for Resort hotel Guests, so book a room for you and your crew, and you’ll be able to enjoy select attractions in Batuu before the Parks open for general admission.
• Download the Disneyland app or My Disney Experience app to use the Mobile Order option. This will help you place orders to get food quicker, without standing in the regular line.
• Use the Disney Genie+ service or purchase individual Lightning Lane entry to get faster access to Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run.
Enjoy these unforgettable experiences at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge®. Don’t forget to use your Disney® Visa® Credit Card to bring a memento from Batuu back to Earth. Cardmembers enjoy savings of 10% on select merchandise purchases of $50 or more at select locations.00 Safe travels! And may the Force be with you.
