PHOTO - Star Wars Galaxy's Edge dedication ceremony at Disney's Hollywood Studios

Aug 28, 2019 in "Star Wars Galaxy's Edge"

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Star Wars Galaxy's Edge dedication ceremony

Posted: Wednesday August 28, 2019 12:10pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Bob Chapek, chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, officially opened Star Wars Galaxy's Edge in a dedication ceremony at Disney's Hollywood Studios earlier today.

“With the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, we’ve set a new standard for the most immersive storytelling in the galaxy,” said Bob Chapek, chairman of Disney Parks, Experiences and Products. “Every experience in Batuu – from piloting the Millennium Falcon to building your own droid – puts guests deeper into their own Star Wars story.”

The ceremony lacked the star power that accompanied the opening of the sister land in Disneyland, but that is expected for the opening of the land's signature attraction - Rise of the Resistance in December 2019.

The 14-acre land opens to guests tomorrow, August 29 2019.

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Mireille3 days ago

I definitely understand people not feeling like it's worth the price. I'm not a huge Star Wars fan anymore but my last trip I decided to do it. It was a surprisingly emotional experience. It felt like a taste of the Starcruiser experience in that you ARE in Savi's workshop and Savi himself (is it always a him?) leads you through an almost ceremonial process of assembling your lightsaber. It's 15-20 minutes, but it really is a top notch experience. The CM playing Savi was really, really good and the lightsaber itself feels hefty and high quality. I would never try to convince someone to drop the money, but I had no regrets. My biggest worry was what I'd do with it on my flight home, but fortunately, they just let me put it in the overhead.

networkpro3 days ago

Perhaps an over estimation on its popularity ?

Landry4 days ago

I'm still mad that Florida is $25 more dollars than California. There's also 0 dates sold out except for May 4 from May 4th-10th.

HauntedPirate4 days ago

"Joe, we only had 15 of 16 people show up for your lightsaber building session. I'm afraid we're going to have to let you go."

networkpro4 days ago

Budgeting for those performing roles must be difficult without supporting revenue.

DisneyRoy4 days ago

The price is actually on par with some custom built sabers you can find online. Not sure the quality difference. But you also get the "show" in Galaxy's Edge. https://saberforge.com/collections/elite-sabers/products/prodigal-son

JohnD4 days ago

You're being tongue and cheek. I get it. Still, reservations were made with an expectation of payment. Then there are no shows. I'm surprised they didn't set it up as pay at time of reservation to begin with, like dessert parties.

HauntedPirate4 days ago

They must have had enough people no-show that it cut into revenue targets. Can’t have that.

Rteetz4 days ago

I have done both. Savi's is a much better more intimate experience of the two. Is it worth another $150? I don't know. I also did it before the price hike so I "saved" a little bit there. I am glad I did it but wouldn't do it again probably.

UNCgolf4 days ago

I haven't done the lightsaber building (and never will at that price; I'm not that interested) but I have done the droid building because my GF wanted to try it. It's definitely not worth the price. The droid itself is neat enough, but it feels like the "experience" is the reason for the price and there's very little to it.

MagicHappens19714 days ago

It’s definetly pricey, but it’s not *that* much more than a Legacy Saber and it is an incredible experience.

imagineer974 days ago

I'm sure this has been discussed ad nauseum on here, but how could anyone think this is worth the price?

DCBaker5 days ago

For those making reservations at Savi's Workshop - Handbuilt Lightsabers, be aware that Disney says full payment is now due at the time of booking vs the payment being due upon arrival at the location.

Incomudro8 days ago

Her stoic personality is the result of poor directors who don't know how direct a strong female character without portraying one as personality less, bland, dull person, with no emotions. They (various directors) do this constantly now