Building Your Own Lightsaber at Galaxy's Edge

By:  Jen Travis, a Marvelous Mouse Travels agent

Have you ever wanted to wield the power of the force? Why not make that dream a reality by building your own lightsaber?  Did you know that this was something you could do when you are at Walt Disney World in Orlando or Disneyland in Anaheim? Channel your inner Jedi or show your allegiance to the dark side when you are at Galaxy's Edge.

When you are headed to Disney World or Disneyland you will want to make sure you have a reservation for building your own lightsaber. Once you are at the Black Spire Outpost, you want to check out Savi's workshop which is packed with unusual parts and components as well as miscellaneous collectibles from the Star Wars Universe.  Under guidance of some of the best “Gatherer’s” anywhere, you can construct your very own lightsaber and bring it to life utilizing the power of Kyber crystals. 

When you arrive at Savi’s Workshop you will be asked to choose one of four themes and receive a cloisonné pin to identify your selection as well as where your allegiance lies. The themes available to choose from include Peace & Justice; Power & Control; Elemental Nature; and Protection & Defense.  The Peace and Justice pin is made from salvaged scraps from fallen Jedi temples and crashed starships in these Republic-era designs to honor the galaxy’s former guardians. The Power and Control pin was originally forged by dark side warriors, this style features rumored remnants from the Sith homeworld and abandoned temples. The Elemental Nature pin embodies the Force—an energy created by all living things, like Brylark trees, Cartusion whale bones and Rancor teeth. The Protection and Defense pin has hilt materials that bear the mysterious motifs and inscriptions that reconnect users with the ancient wellspring of the Force.

From here you will then select the heart of your lightsaber—the Kyber crystal, which is available in red (Darth Vader/Kylo Ren), blue (Obi-Wan Kenobi/Rey), green (Master Yoda/Luke Skywalker) or violet (Master Windu).  Next, you will begin assembling your lightsaber starting with the hilt (lightsaber handle) — parts will be provided based on your theme and cloisonné pin. Each box of parts includes:

• 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 completion, the unused parts will be collected and returned to Savi’s inventory.

Finally, your hilt will be connected to a 31” lightsaber blade so you’re ready for anything the force puts in your path! When that is done, it's time to forge the bond between lightsaber and builder! You will be given a padded sheath to protect your lightsaber while you are on adventures!

Here are some important tips and details about Savi's Lightsaber building experience

• There is only one lightsaber per builder, per experience (the guest accompanying a builder will not get to build) and at least one person needs to be 14 years old or older..
• The age recommendation for the experience is 5 and up
• Additional parts and customizations can be bought from Dok-Ondar's Den of Antiquities.
• Custom lightsabers are not refundable.
• At check-in, be prepared to present your reservation confirmation email, photo ID and the credit card provided at the time of booking the reservation.
• The experience itself takes about 20 minutes in total, though you'll need to be ready to check in about 15 minutes before your reservation.
• Cancellations for advance reservations must be made at least one day in advance to avoid being charged a cancellation fee of $249.99.
• If you have a reservation at or just after park opening, arrive early and use the designated turnstile (usually all the way to the left) to enter the park and get to the land in time for your check-in.
• If you need to or would prefer to ship your lightsaber home, hop into Droid Depot to take care of that.
• Lightsabers come with a case and can be carried on a plane and stored in the overhead compartment. The hilt is removable. I have never had an issue going through security at either airport with a lightsaber!

If you are thinking about booking a trip to Walt Disney World or Disneyland Please reach out to Jen, an agent with Marvelous Mouse Travels to plan your next vacation or you may contact Marvelous Mouse Travels.