Since the grand opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland and Walt Disney World, we’ve been inundated with questions about this new, immersive land — particularly with respect to the “scrap metal” purveyor found at Savi’s Workshop — Handbuilt Lightsabers!
Savi’s Workshop — Handbuilt Lightsabers
Here, we’re breaking down some of the most frequently asked questions and providing answers that will help you know what to expect when you build your own lightsaber.
How do I get to Savi’s Workshop?
Disneyland
Savi’s “scrap metal” business (the cover for the Workshop) is located essentially right in the middle of Black Spire Outpost. In Disneyland’s Galaxy’s Edge, the entrance nearest to Savi’s is the Frontierland entrance behind Big Thunder Railroad. When you enter from that direction and turn right, you will pass Droid Depot on your right…
Droid Depot
…then curve around the corner and pass Savi’s designated waiting area on your right as you make your way to check-in, pay, and select your lightsaber hilt theme.
Savi’s Waiting Area
You’ll know you’ve found the right place when you see this blue banner featuring a stylized lightsaber.
Savi’s Workshop Banner
Walt Disney World
To find Savi’s in Disney World is basically the same! Heading in from the Toy Story Land entrance, the first location you’ll encounter here is Droid Depot as well.
Droid Depot in Walt Disney World
Go left around the front of Droid Depot then Savi’s will be on your right just past the Depot.
Savi’s Workshop in Walt Disney World
The same tell-tale blue banner graces the front of the building. (Remember — there are no real “signs” in Galaxy’s Edge, so keep your eyes peeled!)
What do I do when I get there?
You’ll want to check in with the cast members outside of Savi’s Workshop. At present, you must have a reservation in order to enter the shop, so you’ll check-in for that reservation at one of the registers in front of the shop. In Disneyland, reservations can be made 60 days in advance, while in Disney World reservations can be made 180 days prior.
Savi’s Workshop (Shhh! Don’t tell!)
Note that, in the event the land is at capacity, your reservation for Savi’s can also act as your ‘ticket’ into Galaxy’s Edge (if they’re at capacity and running the boarding group process at the time), and you may enter the land up to an hour before your Savi’s reservation time (with a party of up to six). In Disney World, this hasn’t happened since the morning of opening day though, so we’re not TOO worried at this time!
Read more about opening day of Disney World’s Galaxy’s Edge here!
How can I go inside?
When you make your reservation, a credit card is required to hold your spot. If for some reason you do not show up for your Savi’s reservation, you’ll be charged a $199.99 no-show charge (So…you know…don’t forget. Cause that’s a LOT of $$$$!!). When you DO arrive for your reservation, you’ll pay for your lightsaber at check-in and go through the process of selecting your lightsaber hilt theme.
The theme you select will determine the parts you receive during your build. The four themes include Peace and Justice, Power and Control (historically Dark Side), Protection and Defense, and Elemental Nature.
Savi’s lightsaber hilt themes
Protection and Defense
Elemental Nature
If you want to see the parts in person (you may want to feel the weight of them, look at the details, etc.), samples are stored in in a display case out front. You’ll see symbols beside each drawer that represent the themes — and those symbols will come into play shortly!
This storage container holds the key to your hilt!
Once you’ve paid and selected your theme, you’ll receive a card with a group number and a pin representing your theme. The pin is yours to keep — and you’re encouraged to wear it so that the “gatherers” inside know which parts to provide to you.
Elemental Nature Pin, Group Number Card
At this point, you’ll wait in the designated area for your group number to be called. At that time you and your +1 (0r +2) can enter the Workshop.
When I go in, what happens?
When your group is called into Savi’s Workshop, you’ll be shown to a station. Theatrical lighting and dramatic cast member performances create a ceremony in which the power of the lightsaber is described and the Kyber Crystals (that’s what powers lightsabers, dontcha know!) are discussed and displayed.
Showing a Kyber Crystal
A gatherer comes around with a chamber of Kyber Crystals, and each builder selects the color crystal of her or his choice.
Kyber Crystals come out!
Pulling your Kyber Crystal from the selection
When all builders have their Crystals, gatherers bring a tray of hilt parts to each station. You receive only the hilt parts associated with the theme you selected when you checked in. We’ll cover what all of these parts are in just a bit!
Hilt Parts
Once you’ve got your tray, it’s time to assemble your hilt. A gatherer will always be nearby should you have any questions, and directions for each step will be given and further explained if needed.
Busy building!
Kyber Crystal inserted into the hilt
Finding the right combination of parts
As builders complete their hilts, the hilts are placed on a small stand to await the activation ceremony.
Hilt awaiting activation
When all hilts are assembled, gathers insert hilts into the activation chamber where hilts will be “fused” with their blades.
Lightsaber in Activator
With more dramatic lighting and theatrics, the lightsabers activate in unison, creating a colorful, striking effect.
Lightsabers activated!
Once activated, the build is complete (TAA-DAA!). Cast members provide carry bags in the style of a sling, and builders emerge into Black Spire Outpost with their new bundles of lightsaber joy!
What is in the Hilt Kit?
The hilt kit provided to each builder contains a chassis into which the Kyber Crystal fits and around which all of the other pieces fit.
Chassis with Kyber Crystal
Not EVERYTHING presented is going on your lightsaber. You choose which of the pieces you’d like and leave the rest behind.
There are four sleeves, from which the builder selects two. There are two emitters (for the end of the hilt where the blade comes out), from which the builder selects one. There are two pommel caps (to cover the end of the hilt), from which the builder selects one. And there are two sets of activation plates (fastened around the Kyber Crystal and used to turn the saber on and off) from which the builder also selects one.
In the kit below, parts are, from left to right, chassis, sleeves, emitters, pummel caps, and activation plates.
Hilt Parts
Can the hilt parts be interchanged?
If you visit Savi’s more than once and end up with 2 or more hilts, all of those pieces are interchangeable. So you can take a sleeve from any theme and combine it with activation plates from a different theme, for example. Because you have two sleeves with any theme, you could also switch them around if you wanted a slightly different design but only purchased one lightsaber.
What are the hilts made of? How much do they weigh?
The lightsaber hilt parts are made entirely of metal. (The chassis inside is plastic.) The metal hilt parts are treated to various colors and textures. The hilt itself weighs over two pounds.
Hilt assembled
What are the blades made of?
The blades of the lightsaber consist of LED lights inside a “hybrid plastic” formed tube. Disney has described the blades as “duel-ready.”
Can I build more than one at a time?
Disney specifies “one lightsaber per builder per experience.” Whether Disney will let you pay for the parts but only build and activate one during the Savi’s experience is uncertain (plus, the experience of building it is half the fun!).
How long does this take?
Expect the whole ceremony, build, and activation to take 15-20 minutes (plus whatever time you spend waiting outside).
What do I get for the money?
For the cost of $199.99 (plus tax), builders receive their hilt, a 31″ blade, a carry bag, a theme pin, exclusive access to Savi’s for the build experience, and street cred. 😉
Can I change Kyber Crystals?
The Kyber Crystal determines the color and sounds your lightsaber makes, and you can purchase additional Kyber Crystals in order to make your lightsaber do different things. Kyber Crystals can be purchased at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities for $12.99 plus tax.
Kyber Crystals
Will my blade work with legacy hilts from Dok Ondar’s?
Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities does sell Legacy Hilts, meaning ones that resemble those seen in the actual movies of the Star Wars franchise. If you purchase a Legacy Hilt, your Savi’s lightsaber blade will fit the Legacy Hilt. Alternatively, Dok-Ondar also sells lightsaber blades separately for the Legacy Hilts.
Legacy Hilts
What does the Lightsaber do?
You Savi’s Workshop lightsaber makes a sound and lights up at start-up. The start-up light moves from the hilt outward. The lightsaber also makes sounds unique to each color Kyber Crystal when the lightsaber is wielded. The hilt also makes sounds when the Kyber Crystal is inserted or removed.
Wield your lightsaber for sounds.
How do I change the batteries?
There’s a cylindrical battery pack in the bottom of the chassis that’s hidden by the pommel cap. The pommel cap screws onto the bottom of the hilt, so when you need to replace the three AAA batteries that power the lightsaber, you must unscrew the cap and remove a screw that holds the battery pack in place. Slide the pack out, replace the batteries, reinsert the pack, reinsert the screw, and put the pommel cap back on the hilt. Boom. Done.
Show off your lightsaber to all of Batuu!
If paying $199 for a lightsaber seems a little steep, that’s because it’s a lot. Truly. But for Star Wars franchise fans, for those who love the drama of building one, and for those who are looking for a customizable souvenir, it may well be a must-do. We found the experience to be really impactful; the sight of fourteen sabers lighting up simultaneously around the Build Table was magical, and the reactions of Builders in the room made it clear that there’s a Force at work in Savi’s Workshop.
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Would a child be able to do this with a dad? Or would each person have to pay? I am asking if a five year old would be able to come in with his dad and just make one and kind of just be with his dad. Or is this purely for adults. Thanks
Laura, a builder can have a guest with them who can watch. BUT, I would not recommend taking a 5 year old to do it. It requires standing quietly for over 20 minutes. And the sabers are not toys. The parts break easily. If you want an activity that they can do together, build a droid over at the Depot. Or do the toy lightsaber build at Tatooine Traders.
BTW keep your receipt. As mentioned before, the sabers are susceptible to breaking. The rancor tooth and ignition switch plates are the most common breakages. And if your saber starts making noise, or turning on, on its own, it’s malfunctioning. Call the Merchandise Services phone number on the receipt to see about getting replacement parts.
Laura, like another reader said, the experience does require some quiet attentiveness, and if your kiddo is ready for that, I think it could be a good experience for the two of them.
Your article said your +1 (or +2) may enter. I’ll be going with my wife and daughter. Will they both be able to go in with me? I’ve only seen one other person may go in with you.
Joe, Disneyland’s Savi’s allows up to two guests with a Builder; Disney World’s info still says only one guest. Definitely ask when you check in at Savi’s or try calling (or chatting with) Disney directly before you leave. I have heard anecdotally that parents were able to bring their young child in with them at Disney World’s location, but I don’t know how regular a thing that is.
Has anyone done this and tried to fly with it back? How does that work?
Traci, TSA has said lightsabers are fine to go through security. You can also disassemble it; the blade and hilt likely pack more easily separated. You’ll also get a sling bag to carry the lightsaber, so you could potentially carry it on.
I had my lightsaber shipped home because I didn’t want to try taking it on the plane.
I was sent over to the shop part of Droid Depot. The cast member at the register gave me the home delivery paper to fill out. It cost me about $18 to ship home to Indiana. Like all home delivery from WDW, you will need your receipt from Savi’s to ship your lightsaber.
I get really claustrophobic and I didn’t see any windows . Are there emergency exits anywhere?
Taylor, there is a clearly marked exit. Even when it gets darker during the ceremony, you’ll still be able to see the exit. If it helps, you could ask to be placed nearer to the exit. I’m not sure if they can accommodate that, but it might be worth the ask.
Is there anything for a curved light saber
Dracula, we haven’t seen any curved Savi’s lightsabers. I don’t believe I’ve seen anything curved at Dok-Ondar’s either.
Ok i just wanted count doku style saber with a purple blade
Can you buy extra scrap metal after your build at Disney world? And, if so, can they be from a different theme.
I want to build a balanced piece with at least one scrap from each theme.
Larry, you should be able to buy scrap metal at Savi’s Workshop. What we’ve heard is that you can talk to the Gatherers at the check-in podium and ask for some. They’ll show you the options, and you can get all the pieces you need. Of course, everything on Batuu is subject to change, so may the spires keep you.
Is there an issue carrying around the lightsaber in the park. What do you do if you want to ride slinky dog ? I imagine it’s an item people might steal.
Matt, there’s no issue carrying except, as you’re saying, it might be hard to carry onto some rides. A solution would be to have it sent to the front of the park for package pick up, so you could do that while you’re riding other things, then pick it up when you’re ready (either ready to leave or ready to carry it along to other attractions where it might not be so difficult to store).
Do you know if you can modify the number of people in a reservation building a lightsaber? If our reservation is for 4 people but one now can’t make it can we modify that beforehand so we aren’t charged? I only see an option to cancel the entire reservation.
Is the lightsaber interactive within the park? We were planning on making one at the end of our trip as a fun finale to the week. But if the lightsaber is interactive in the park, we would make it earlier in the trip.
Debbie, the lightsaber is not interactive with the land. The droids you build in Droid Depot are, though.
KAH, call Disney directly for this one.
I hear there are only 4 Kyber crystal color choices at present (red, green, blue and purple) but you can buy and add yellow or white later, as they are sold in the shops. I’ve heard each color including the yellow & white, react to things in the attraction, to call out different voices of characters. Is there a possibility to bring in a pre-bought yellow crystal to the workshop, as my daughter will likely want to recreate the one Rey uses at the end of Rise of Skywalker?
MamaSkywalker, you could buy a Kyber Crystal at Dok Ondar’s before going to build at Savi’s. I would think they’d let you put that one in when you build it, though I haven’t heard that for sure. You might encourage her to pick out a Kyber Crystal in Savi’s, too, when she builds so she’ll have two. As for the noises, the Kyber Crystals do generate different sounds and reactions when the lightsaber is wielded. They don’t interact with the land, though; they respond to motion when the user brandishes it or engages in battle, etc. Have a wonderful time!
how many reservations can you make at savi’s per day? Can you make 2 sabers in 1 day?
Has anyone brought a droid into Savi’s and if so does it do anything special?
I’m thinking of having just the blade shipped home from Galaxy’s Edge. For anyone who has done this, how do they package it? I assume Disney knows what they’re doing and it’s nicely packaged since these cost a good bit of money but wanted to ask. Thanks in advance.
Tyler, I don’t believe anyone on our team has tried that.
Sean, I haven’t tried this or heard for sure, but I would think if you’re going to pay for multiple Savi’s experiences in a day and can manage to get more than one reservation in a day, you’re welcome to.
We are planning on spending two days in Hollywood Studios visiting Galaxies Edge both visits. We have reservations for droid building on Monday. We will be back on Friday. Does anyone have suggestions on building the lightsaber – should we be totally submerged in the Galaxy Edge experience and make lightsabers on Monday too, OR do you suggest spreading the experience over the two visits and make the light sabers on Friday. Just wondering pros and cons to the two options.
Debbie, it might be nice to do the two experiences on different days so you can give each some dedicated attention. That said, they are very different experiences; Droid Depot takes up to twenty minutes and is a fun building experience. Savi’s is a full, immersive experience, so expect it to be more intense.
We have a reservation for Savis that is 5 minutes after the Hollywood Studios park is set to open. Will they let us in early and if so how early are we allowed to be in the park. I don’t want to be late and the instructions say be there 15 mins prior to your reservation. Also when they let us in which entrance should we use, the toystory one or rise of resistance?
Also 4 colors offered in the show are the four colors they allow, they will ask you not to use a white or yellow crystal since these colors are not offered and may cause some kids or parents to be upset they didn’t get that color offered to them. Also in universal you wouldn’t get a yellow or white as your first crystal.
I recently went to Galaxys Edge and made a lightsaber, I also bought a legacy hilt. I didn’t buy another blade to put in the legacy hilt, is there any way to order a blade from GE and have it shipped to me ?
Are reservations 100% needed?i got invited to wdw today to go next week ofc i have no reservation and web is fully booked i will have no other opportunity to go in very long time
Alf, you can try for a walk-up or you can keep checking regularly to see if any reservations open up.
DisposableHero77, try calling Disney directly to see if they have a way for you to purchase one.
R3X Trooper, I would suggest arriving at the Park early and talking to a cast member near the entrance. They’ll likely have you scan in early (like they do when you have an early breakfast reservation).
I fly today. I bought a noncollapsible lightsaber for my child. Will JetBlue let me take it on board without a fee?
TJ, I don’t know the answer to that. If everyone gets a carry on and a personal item, I think that would count. Good luck, and have a wonderful trip!
As of today, February 4, are we still allowed to buy individual lightsaber parts at Disneyland? I keep reading conflicting answers online. My endcap go scrapped and I cannot unsee that damage.
Can the guest help build the lightsaber or can they only watch?
Jen, Disney says this: “Guests of the builder may not build a lightsaber when accompanying the builder.” But the “guest of the builder” can still talk to the Builder and watch the entire experience. Whether they can be hands-on at all: it sounds like no, but that might vary.
TSA and the airlines are quite familiar with Savi’s lightsabers, and they allow you to bring them on board most aircraft without any fee or special procedures. However, the lightsaber counts as a personal item, so if you decide to carry it on board you’re allowed to have only one additional carry-on. You’ll need to put it in the overhead compartment; I suggest you place it in the compartment after any other bags are stowed so that it’s easier to reach and doesn’t get crushed against the back. It’s not fragile, and the sheath is very well padded, but I still worried about mine.
I carried my saber home with me, and while no one gave me any trouble, to be honest I think it would have been better to have the park ship it. It’s an awkward thing to carry around with you. This would be especially true if you have a reservation early in the day… mine was late at night, so I didn’t need to worry about it much, but carrying it around the park for hours would be a major nuisance.
can lightsabers from savis be bought on the internet without going to Disneyland?
Brent, I would assume there are folks selling them as third party resellers, but Disney doesn’t sell the Savi’s lightsabers on ShopDisney.
My 11 year old son brought to Brazil (Florianópolis / SC, Island) a lightsaber mounted at the Disney park in Los Angeles.
The lightsaber came to me without the instruction manual and I ended up opening the sword to change the batteries instead of rotating the bottom part. I set it up again, but from then on it didn’t work anymore.
I believe the flat cable was damaged when I tried to close it. Other saber models need to be opened to change the batteries and I mistakenly deduced that I would have to open it instead of looking for information first. I ended up damaging the lightsaber and imagine how upset a 11 year old preteen is with me.
Does anyone know how I can get information on parts and / or maintenance for the lightsaber?
Hi,
I bought a saber in September last year and not it doesn’t light up. I’ve tried replacing the batteries but still no luck.
Is there a way to get it repaired? I also live in Australia.
Ben.
Both of my sons got to experience Savis Workshop in Disneyland just before the park closures (in fact, we were there the day the closed the park). Since returning to Texas one saber has been great and only needed new batteries once. The other saber is a different story. The batteries run down quickly. Because my son has replaced them so often the screw that holds the cap onto the pack is now stripped. Does anyone know how or where I can order a replacement battery pack?