Savi's Workshop in Star Wars Galaxy's Edge modifies payment policy for lightsaber experience

Apr 24, 2024 in "Savi's Workshop"

Posted: Wednesday April 24, 2024 7:15am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Star Wars fans looking to build their own custom lightsabers at Savi's Workshop at Disney's Hollywood Studios will now be required to pay the full amount at the time of booking. This change marks a departure from the previous policy, where payment was due upon arrival at the location.

Savi's Workshop in Star Wars Galaxy's Edge offers an immersive experience where fans can construct personalized lightsabers, guided by a group known as the Gatherers. These artisans, deeply embedded in the lore of the galaxy, operate in a secret workshop teeming with eclectic parts and relics collected across the universe.

Guests at the workshop start their journey by meeting a Gatherer outside the hidden location, choosing from one of four hilt themes: Peace and Justice, Power and Control, Elemental Nature, or Protection and Defense. Each theme offers unique components that reflect different aspects of the Star Wars universe, from Jedi temples to elements that embody the Force.

The construction process involves selecting a kyber crystal—the heart of the lightsaber—in colors of red, blue, green, or violet, each color with its own significance in Star Wars lore. Builders then assemble their hilt with a variety of provided parts according to the chosen theme. Once completed, a 31-inch blade is attached, transforming the hilt into a full lightsaber ready for adventure.

The price for each lightsaber is $249.99 plus tax, and full payment is now required upfront during the reservation process. Each builder is allowed to create only one lightsaber per experience and must be at least five years old. Guests under 14 require the company of an adult. The experience also restricts attendance to the builder and one guest, who is not permitted to build a lightsaber.

Additional customization options are available at Dok-Ondar's Den of Antiquities for those wishing to further personalize their creations, although these are not included in the initial fee.

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KikoKea18 days ago

I hear ya. Mainly, I was talking about using that big rock wall to hide a big blue box (looking at you, Guardians). I'm not sure where they could put an entire coaster without tearing out part of the massive rockwork. But, they could create an entrance that is interesting with movement and design. Maybe it could give a glimpse of the coaster beyond (if that would not break the "immersion" of being in Baatu). Personally, I'm ok with seeing a coaster...if done right. With the rain in FL, there is something to be said for coasters being inside.

Purduevian18 days ago

I don't think any new attraction should be out of sight/indoors. The land desperately needs kinetic energy outside of the ROTR queue waterfall and a few droids that shake their heads.

KikoKea20 days ago

A Landspeeder coaster placed out of sight behind the buildings could work. It could be a chase theme- tight turns, moderate hills, launches and a stop or 2 for a scene and maybe a corkscrew or other thrill, all placed inside an area of varying obstacles such as trees, rocks, caves or water, etc. While I do admire and appreciate the amazing rock work and theming that went into Star Wars Land, it doesn't offer us much more than a very pleasant stroll between Muppets and Slinky.

Bocabear31 days ago

If the Landspeeder coaster's visible outdoor section were elevated and the track masked by the building facades it could look like they are traveling over the rocks and buildings...It would actually add something kinetic to the incredibly dead space... which would look great... The land should be a bustling hive of illainy.... so there should be spaceships and land speeders and droids etc.... not a vacant, burned out half abandoned outpost... Make it fun and more vibrant....

Stevie Amsterdam31 days ago

Most landspeeders are ground based but it would be funny to see them glide over the roofs 😅

Stevie Amsterdam31 days ago

I would think this is because it's suposed to feel authentic and real. Obviously it is a fictional planet with fantasy characters, but it could be real. A coaster, especially one with an outside part that goes through Galaxies Edge, would break the illusion immediately. Then again so do tourists with Mickey Mouse ears on their head but you know what I mean, right? ;)

ToTBellHopJun 24, 2024

I think they could really spice things up at Ronto Roasters with a lightsaber injury line of food items.

AdventureHasANameJun 23, 2024

You can fix this by putting the track on top of buildings and then hiding the track (but not the vehicles) with a portion of the building roof.

mickEbluJun 23, 2024

I could expand. And I have… ad nauseum for the last couple years so I’ll spare everyone and the mods this once. Haha

easyrowrdwJun 23, 2024

I really don’t see much authenticity or hyper reality in Tiana. I know they did research trips but the ride itself doesn’t seem very connected reality. You spend the ride looking for critter musicians and get shrunk down to the size of frogs. Honestly, the whole ride seems to be focused on fun. It’s all up beat music on your way to a party.

mickEbluJun 22, 2024

I dunno. I see some of the same failures in TBA that I see in GE. A prioritization and staunch commitment to authenticity or in GE’s case hyper reality/ “immersion” at the expense of fun and end user experience.

IncomudroJun 22, 2024

I totally get why Disney did what they did, avoiding coasters in GE because they wanted everything to appear "real." And I support that - though I wish they gave us what they promised in terms of characters and other kinetics. Having said that, if anything can be a coaster and still work within the land - a well done Speeder coaster (like Hagrid's) is something I would support.

999th Happy HauntJun 22, 2024

I’d throw the concept of being 100% in-universe out in less than a second if it meant we could get a ride as good as Hagrid’s in GE.

BocabearJun 20, 2024

If it were a new version of a spinner....that perhaps was more of a thrill spinner.....where the arms extended quite high.... THatmight be a good thing... and a flat ride for the toddlers...Yoda's Dagobah Swamp Buggies....lol