Calling all Star Wars fans! If you are heading to Walt Disney World or Disneyland on your next family vacation, you won’t want to miss your opportunity of building your very own droid in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge!
Droid Depot, located in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort and in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park at Disneyland Resort, allows Guests to build their very own droid to go on adventures with. But, building a droid can be confusing as there are a lot of moving parts (literally) involved. That’s why we put together your ultimate guide to building a droid at Droid Depot in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland!
What is Droid Depot at Galaxy’s Edge in Disney World and Disneyland?
Droid Depot, located inside Galaxy’s Edge at both Hollywood Studios and Disneyland, allows travelers to build their very own droid! The official Walt Disney World and Disneyland websites describe this experience as:
Build your own droid at Black Spire Outpost’s industrial depot.
Visit a workshop stocked with parts, chips, manuals and other tech items useful for constructing your very own droid, one of the galaxy’s most indispensable sidekicks.
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Where to find the Droid Depot in Disney World
Droid Depot is located inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It is located near Ronto Roasters and Savi’s Workshop prior to reaching Millenium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run.
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Where to find the Droid Depot in Disneyland
Droid Depot is located inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park. It is located near Ronto Roasters and Savi’s Workshop prior to reaching Millenium Falcon: Smuggler’s Run.
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What is involved in building your own droid at Droid Depot?
Building your own droid at Droid Depot in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is an experience in itself! Disney Parks Blog describes the experience as:
Where else in the world do you get the chance to build your very own custom Astromech Unit that you can take home with you? That’s right, Droid Depot at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge! While exploring Black Spire Outpost, you and your friends can swing by the Droid Depot for a chance to create one of the galaxy’s most indispensable sidekicks.
Check out cast members building their own droid below:
Select your choice of a BB-series or an R-series, then choose from a colorful variety of components to customize the droid, activate it, then you’re in business! Whether heading to the far corners of Wild Space or wandering around Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, be sure to bring your personal droid — the ultimate travel companion for all your Outer Rim adventures.
How does the Droid Depot experience start?
As the official Walt Disney World and Disneyland websites state, first Guests will register their choice of the BB-series unit or R-series unit with the Cast Member at the start, who’ll provide a basket and blueprint for parts. Afterward, Guests will proceed to the following stations and begin their droid-building experience. Disney World and Disneyland say the following of the identical droid-building experiences at both parks:
First, register your choice of the BB-series unit or R-series unit with the clerk, who’ll provide a basket and blueprint for parts. Next, proceed to the following stations and begin your droid-building experience.
What options do you have while building your droid?
Once Guests have chosen either a BB-series or an R-series, Guests will then be able to start building! There are a ton of choices so it can be a bit overwhelming at first, but the Cast Members there are happy to assist in any way they can. The Disney World and Disneyland websites share:
Parts Station
Select from a colorful variety of components to customize your droid as they roll by on the shop’s conveyor belt:
BB-Series
Dome
Dome Connection Plate
Body Sphere
Motivator
R-Series
Dome
Body
Center Leg
Set of Side-Legs
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Once you have chosen all of your droids’ parts, you will want to head to the assemble station, where a Cast Member is waiting to help you build! According to the Disney World and Disneyland websites:
Build Station
Here you’ll follow simple “placemat” instructions or graphic monitor displays to assemble your droid in the proper sequence. Once complete, your droid will be paired with a remote control and activated as you watch it come to life!
Congratulations, you have officially built your droid! Whether you’re off to fly the Millenium Falcon or feel like just wandering around Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, be sure to bring your personal droid along with you on your adventures.
Having a droid can be an adventure in itself though, so if you need help with your new droid, Disney Parks has provided downloadable instruction manuals! According to the official Disney website:
Need a little help with your new droid? Before you resort to using a restraining bolt, please check out these informative instruction manuals:
How does the Droid Depot app work and how do you use it?
In May 2020, Disney announced a new Droid Depot app that allows Guests to bring their BB-series or R-series astromech droid unit from Droid Depot to life!
Disney Parks Blog says:
The out-of-this-world app, available for free download on the App Store and Google Play, brings your BB-series or R-series astromech droid unit from Droid Depot at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to life for a galactic experience at home. While these droids can interact with elements in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, now your droids can interact with you at home. For those of you who haven’t built an astromech droid unit yet, you’re in luck! You can also channel your inner droid builder in an all-new virtual experience where you can build a digital droid and create a whole new virtual collection of droids!
Join the Resistance when you sync up with your Droid Depot astromech unit. Every Jedi, Sith Lord and Rebel alike will be able to program their droids, customize them by name, see their profiles, and pilot them on a virtual path around their home activating sounds and maneuvers using the app.
You’ll also be able to choose some favorite galactic jams by DJ R3X straight from Oga’s Cantina and choreograph your droid to dance its way through your home, check it out:
From the youngest Padawan to the most knowledgeable Jedi, there are also adventures that await you in strategy mode! Here you will be able to play a game of tic-tac-toe with your droid in both easy and difficult modes.
What are you waiting for? The Droid Depot app is available in the U.S. and Canada and can be downloaded for free on the App Store or Google Play. For the very first time, direct from a galaxy far, far, away, pre-built versions of BB-8 and R2-D2 interactive remote control droids from Droid Depot at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge are available for a limited time, while supplies last, on shopDisney.com – they’ll arrive at your home, ready to play as soon as you sync them with the app.
Who’s ready to celebrate May the 4th droid style? I know I am!
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Cost of building your own droid at Droid Depot
Pricing for building a droid at Droid Depot is $99.99 per unit, plus tax, and includes a carry box and instructions. If you are looking for enhancements, it will cost extra, and pricing varies. The official Walt Disney World and Disneyland websites state:
Pricing
$99.99 per astromech droid unit, plus tax
Carry box and instructions included
Various personality-affiliation chips and other accessories are available for an additional charge
Age Recommendation: 3+
The experience area is limited to the builder and one Guest—at least one person in the party must be age 14 or older
Only the builder will be allowed to build a droid; the Guest of the builder may not build a droid
Custom astromech droid units are nonrefundable and are not eligible for Annual Passholder or other discounts
Once your astromech is ready to go, you’ll have the opportunity to purchase additional accessories for more customization options. Plus, don’t forget to check out the model kits, premade and premium droids as well as a cool collection of unique, upcycled objects crafted from scrap parts.
What, if any, are the discounts offered to passholders at Droid Depot?
Astromech droid units are nonrefundable and are not eligible for Annual Passholder or other discounts at both Disney World or Disneyland.
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How to make a reservation for Droid Depot
Reservations are highly recommended for this experience. If you do not have a reservation, you can use the walk-up queue, but depending on demand and how busy the theme park is that day, the wait time can be very lengthy. If you have a reservation you will be able to access this experience with little to no wait.
Reservations should be made for the number of people who wish to build a droid or lightsaber. One additional person may accompany each builder—although that additional person cannot build a droid or lightsaber.
For example, a party of 4 people wishing to build and purchase 4 lightsabers would make a reservation for 4 people. Those 4 people may bring up to 4 additional people with them to watch the experience.
Making a Reservation for Droid Depot at Disney World
Reservations
Reservations for Droid Depot are highly recommended. Learn when advance reservations can be made. A valid, accepted credit card number is required at the time of booking. Payment will be due upon arrival at the location.
Droid Depot may also accommodate walk-ins each day, subject to availability.
To make a reservation, please check availability on this page or with the My Disney Experience app.
Reservations are nontransferable and may not be sold or bartered.
Theme Park Admission
Separate Disney’s Hollywood Studios admission is required.
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Checking In
Guests should check in no earlier than 15 minutes prior to their reservation time at the check-in location in front of Droid Depot. Each person in your party must be present upon check-in and admission to Droid Depot. Late arrivals may not be accommodated.
Please be prepared to present your reservation confirmation, photo ID and the credit card provided at the time of booking.
Cancellations
You must cancel at least one day prior to your reservation to avoid a per builder cancellation fee. If you fail to timely cancel and are a no-show, the credit card provided at the time of reservation will be charged $99.99 per builder.
Subject to Change
All prices, experiences, information and offerings are subject to restrictions, change or cancellation without notice.
Bluetooth® Technology
These droids use Bluetooth technology to communicate with other astromech droid units as well as certain other elements and objects on Batuu and at Disney Parks and Resorts.
Remote-Control Usage Is Prohibited
Using a remote-control device to operate a droid while at the theme parks will be prohibited. Please carry the droid around Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to allow it to interact with elements in the land.
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Making a Reservation for Droid Depot at Disneyland
Reservations
Reservations for Droid Depot can be made up to 60 days in advance. A valid, accepted credit card number is required at the time of booking. Payment will be due upon arrival at the location.
Droid Depot may also accommodate walk-ins each day, subject to availability.
Reservations are nontransferable and may not be sold or bartered.
Theme Park Admission
Separate Disneyland Park admission is required.
Checking In
Guests should check in no earlier than 15 minutes prior to their reservation time at the check-in location in front of Droid Depot. Each person in your party must be present upon check-in and admission to Droid Depot. Late arrivals may not be accommodated.
Please be prepared to present your reservation confirmation, photo ID and the credit card provided at the time of booking.
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Cancellations
You must cancel at least one day prior to your reservation to avoid a per builder cancellation fee. If you fail to timely cancel and are a no-show, the credit card provided at the time of reservation will be charged $99.99 per builder.
Subject to Change
All prices, experiences, information and offerings are subject to restrictions, change or cancellation without notice.
Bluetooth® Technology
These droids use Bluetooth technology to communicate with other astromech droid units as well as certain other elements and objects on Batuu and at Disney Parks and Resorts.
Remote-Control Usage Is Prohibited
Using a remote-control device to operate a droid while at the theme parks will be prohibited. Please carry the droid around Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to allow it to interact with elements in the land.
What food and drink options are near the Droid Depot?
Building a droid can be tiring so if you are looking to refuel, there are several different locations inside Galaxy’s Edge at both Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disneyland Park.
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Oga’s Cantina
While Oga’s Cantina does not offer a full food menu, Guests can enjoy delicious light snacks — as well as both nonalcoholic and alcoholic concoctions.
For those of you who are over 21 years of age, you have to check out the Fuzzy Tauntaun, a mix of peach vodka, peach schnapps, orange juice and tangerine, and pure cane sugar which is then topped off with a little bit of “buzz button tingling” foam. Why is it called that? Well, it actually makes your lips tingle!
Guests also opt for The Jedi Mind Trick, which is a guest favorite. This Star Wars-themed drink mixes together the flavors of sweet grapefruit, white grape juice, and lime juice.
And for those kiddos that you may be traveling with, check out The Jabba Juice, which features Simply Orange with pineapple, kiwi, cantaloupe, and blueberry popping pearls!
At this restaurant housed in a working hangar bay, choose from a variety of dishes prepared with ingredients from across the galaxy—all of it delicious, but none of it familiar. Chef Strono “Cookie” Tuggs has docked a food freighter loaded with fresh supplies and he’s ready to satisfy the appetites of visitors and locals alike with an array of exotic offerings. His planet-hopping travels allow him to prepare fare with unusual flavors that delight customers.
Once you’ve got your grub, sit inside the spacious hanger, or grab a table in the rustic outdoor seating area surrounded by the crumbling walls of the old marketplace.
Guests love the Batuuan Beef Pot Roast, which Braised Beef Pot Roast, Cavatelli Pasta, Wilted Kale, Mushrooms, as well as the Smoked Kaadu Pork Ribs, which is Sticky Pork Ribs, Blueberry Corn Muffin, Cabbage Slaw. Also be sure to try the Endorian Fried Chicken Tip Yip, which is Crispy Chicken with a choice of Vegetable Mashed Potatoes with Herb Gravy or Macaroni and Cheese and Roasted Vegetables.
As you wander the market, follow the intoxicating scent of grilled meat wafting through the air. Ronto Roasters is a favorite stop for crews prepping for their next mission.
Inside, spot the hanging podracer engine heating up a spit of meats. A pitmaster droid turns the mechanical spit, grilling a large side of ronto—a massive beast native to the planet Tatooine.
Enjoy your tasty treat with a specialty beverage while you explore the rest of the market.
For breakfast, be sure to try the Ronto Morning Wrap, which consists of Eggs, Grilled Pork Sausage, Shredded Cheddar, and Peppercorn Sauce in Pita Bread.
But if you are looking for lunch or dinner, Guests can try the Ronto Wrap, which is Roasted Pork, Grilled Pork Sausage, Peppercorn Sauce, and Tangy Slaw wrapped in Pita Bread. Another great option is the Galma Snack Sampler, which is Plantains, Blue Potato Chips, Pork Rinds, and a Rice Cracker.
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