When visiting Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge at Disney World you may want to check out the Droid building experience, but it is worth it? Today we are going to share our experience and if building a Droid at Disney World worth it.
The droid-building experience at Disney World is a fun experience for Star Wars fans visiting the Disney theme park. Actually it is fun for all fans!
The Droid Depot is located at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It is an add-on experience and reservations are recommended.
Is Building a Droid at Disney World Worth It?
Short answer: Yes. It is super fun and a really cool souvenir.
But, what is worth doing something is very personal. What is great for some may not be great for others. These are the things to consider:
- Cost of building a Droid at Disney World is currently $119.99 +tax. (as of 4/2024) You need to decided if this cost is worth it for your Disney budget.
- Time. It takes about 1-1.5 hours to experience this. You will lose time at the parks. This may be fine with you but it is something to consider.
- Are you a Star Wars Fan? If you are a die hard Star Wars fan you are going to enjoy this, even if you are not, most kids really like building their own robot. But you have to consider if it is even something your family will enjoy.
Read on for full details of what to expect at the Build a Droid experience at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
If you are a Star Wars fan, and honestly even if you are not, you should consider the Hollywood Studios build a Droid Disney World Experience. Guests can build their very own custom Droid at the Galaxy’s Edge Droid Depot.
It is a unique experience to add on to your day at the park. Remember to purchase Disney park tickets before you arrive, the Droid experience is a separate purchase.
Where is the Droid Depot
Disney park guests can build a Droid at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge area. Galaxy’s Edge is the immersive Star Wars land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
It transports you to the Star Wars universe. There you will find two rides: Rise of the Resistance and Millennium Falcon. You will also find Savi’s Workshop, where guests can build their own lightsabers, as well as numerous shops and dining options.
There is also a Star Tours attractions outside of Galaxy’s Edge.
Guests can also meet and see characters from Star Wars and make a reservation time for the Droid building experience.
Hollywood Studios Build a Droid Disney World Experience
One of the coolest experiences at Galaxy’s Edge is the Build a Droid Experience. Guests can customize their own Droid that make sounds, move around, and even interact with certain elements in the land.
It has a remote control and personality chips to create a unique experience at the theme parks.
Guests will need to purchase tickets, make park reservations for Hollywood Studios and make reservations for Droid Depot. Choose the best time to work with your dining reservations and plan for the park day.
Overview of the Build Process for Making a Droid
- Check-in to the Droid Depot
- Decide on Which Droid You Will Make: R-Series or BB-Series
- Start at the conveyer belt (parts station) where you will pick out the different parts you need for your Droid. There are all different color pieces to customize your droid anyway you would like. You are given a basket to collect your items that will show you what you need to collect.
- Next go over to the building station (assembly station) where a cast member will assist you on how to put your Droid together.
- Finally you and the cast member will activate your Droid. The activation process is really cute and it is fun to see your new droid come to life!
FAQ’s: Droid Building at Disney World
How Long Does it Take to Build a Droid
Expect the build a Droid experience to take between 30-60 minutes from start to finish. We completed it in 30 minutes from check-in to finish. This can vary depending on the day.
Droid Depot Cost
A droid cost $119.99 plus tax. A carrying box and instructions are included. Additional accessories like the droid backpack and personality chips may be added at additional cost.
Pro Tip: Allow a lot of time to explore Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. Check out the dining and attractions, meet some characters, and soak in the immersive land of Batuu.
Droid Depot Reservations
I strongly suggest you make reservations for your Droid experience. This will save you time and allow you to plan your day accordingly. Reservations can be made here.
Do they accept walk-ins at Droid Depot at Galaxy’s Edge
They do leave reservations open for walk-ins. Check in at the Droid Depot desk to see if there is availability. If you do not have reservations expect to wait in a long line. This could lead to a long wait so plan accordingly.
How Old Do You Have to Be to Build a Droid at Disney World
Disney recommends the Droid building for ages 3+. One person in the party must be older than 14.
How Many People Can Build a Droid at a Time
One of the challenging parts of building a droid as a family is they only allow 2 guests at a station and only 1 person can make the droid.
If you are looking to share one droid for the family this may be an issue.
If you have a large family expect to split in groups of 2 for this experience with each group making 1 droid. You may be able to watch from behind a gate.
Our build station was a corner so my husband and I could stand to the side, not at a station, and still watch. They are very firm about 2 people per station, families should plan accordingly.
What Type of Droid Can I Make at Disney World
R-Series Unit:
- Dome
- Body
- Center Leg
- Set of Side-Legs
BB-Series Unit:
- Dome
- Dome Connection Plate
- Body Sphere
- Motivator
Droid Depot Backpack
The Droid Depot Backpack is an add on that guests can purchase to carry their Droid around the parks. Within Galaxy’s Edge the Droid will interact with different features.
If you would like to include the backpack you can upgrade your purchase for $49.99. If you are planning on spending the day at the park it may be useful to have the backpack to carry your Droid.
We did our experience later in the day and carrying it in the box wasn’t an issue for us.
Can You Use the Droid in the Park
There is a small section in Galaxy’s Edge that you can try out your Droid, but you can’t drive it around the park on the ground during your visit.
So…Is Droid Building at Disney Worth It
For us- Yes! We had a blast building our Droid and have even enjoyed it at home. I enjoyed seeing the kids personalities come out in their customization choices.
You end up with a really unique and one of a kind souvenir. Our droid is purple, blue, and red which may not make sense at all but it is a bit of all of us and brings back fun memories of our visit.
Truthfully, I can’t tell you if spending an extra $120.00 on a souvenir is worth it, because it is a personal decision. If you enjoy Star Wars even the slightest you will probably enjoy this add on experience.
Spending the day at Hollywood Studios building a Droid was a highlight of our Disney trip. It is a very fun add-on experience to your day at the park.
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