Shopping at Disney World’s Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Finding just the right souvenir is key when you’re traveling, whether you’re going to a nearby destination or to a galaxy far, far away.
When you land at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, you have the opportunity to build your own lightsaber or a custom astromech droid, adopt a creature from somewhere in the Star Wars universe, or take home a piece of Jedi lore.
It’s so much more than the old Disney model of a gift shop at the exit of a ride; it’s more like a sophisticated marketplace that happens to have a ride in it.
If you’re interested in the shopportunities of Galaxy’s Edge, come with us on a tour, starting at the Grand Avenue entrance near Rise of the Resistance.
Resistance Supply: The first shop you’ll come to once you’re inside the land is actually just two small carts just outside the Rise of the Resistance ride, which is due to open Dec. 5. Souvenirs for kids and adults include clothing, patches, pins, mugs and water bottles and even a resistance flag. We liked the selection but were disappointed in how much of the merchandise was themed to a ride that hasn’t opened yet.
The Creature Stall: If you’re in the market to adopt a Loth-cat that purrs when you stroke the top of its head or snarls when you pull its tail, this is where you need to be. Or how about a pet Porg or a monkey lizard that will sit on your shoulder? These and more creatures—cutting and not— are available at the Creature Stall. Animatronic versions of some of the animals live in cages on the shelves. You may notice the snoozing Loth-Cat is cuddling a well-worn stuffed animal from the Toydarian Toymaker across the way.
Photos by Steve Liebman
Toydarian Toymaker: When Disney’s imagineers created Galaxy’s Edge, they imagined a world in which you are a traveler on a distant world, not a guest at a theme park. That means you won’t find “Star Wars” branding here—or much branding at all. Nowhere is that more evident than at the Toydarian Toymaker, where the toy Millennium Falcons and Stormtroopers are made of wood, and the characters from Star Wars lore—Yoda, Ahsoka Tano, Chewbacca, Lando Calrissian and more—are soft dolls that appear to be hand-sewn by local artisans. I admit I rolled my eyes at this idea when I first heard about it; I couldn’t imagine much of a market for soft Rey or Lando dolls, but they sure are cute.
Photos by Steve Liebman
Black Spire Outfitters: All the bounding and costume clothes are here! This is where you can put together a jedi outfit with a robe, tunic and belt, or dress like Rey when she goes to Ahch-To. Be forewarned: This shop is really small and will get crowded fast. I was impressed with the quality of the clothes for the price, but disappointed that the store wasn’t about three times as large — with three times the selection.
Jewels of Bith: This is not at all what you might expect, given the name. The last shop in the marketplace has nothing to do with jewels. It’s actually the only place where we found Black Spire Outpost branded merchandise, including t-shirts, mugs and tote bags.
Photos by Steve Liebman
Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities: There’s something for everyone at Dok-Ondar’s, whether you’re on the side of light or dark. This is where you can find “legacy” lightsabers — replicas of those belonging to some of your favorite Star Wars characters — plus other collectibles. The wide range of merchandise includes clothing (Jedi and Sith robes, and a classic white Princess Leia dress), jewelry, and smaller items like wood-covered notebooks. The collectibles are fantastic: Fans of “Star Wars: Rebels” may recognize Hera Syndulla’s kalikori, a totem of her family; you can also find General Leia’s signet ring, and the resistance ring Rose Tico wore in “The Last Jedi.” And if you’re just looking for ambiance, Dok-Ondar’s himself sits behind a cage grumbling and bartering. On the walls are taxidermies creatures, including a full-sized Wampa, and the high shelves are filled with artifacts from Star Wars history. Even if you’re not in the market for a kyber crystal, you should visit this shop just to take in the vibe.
Savi’s Workshop – Handbuilt Lightsabers: If there’s an e-ticket shop in Galaxy’s Edge, this is it. Savi’s is where you can build your own lightsaber, with the assistance of a Gatherer who is one of the keepers of the Force. The experience costs $199.99, plus tax, and you can only bring one additional person with you into Savi’s. The shop itself is hidden away, to keep it secret from the First Order—but you’ll probably recognize it by the line of people waiting to get inside. You can make a reservation for Savi’s Workshop up to six months in advance.
First Order Cargo: When you first entered Galaxy’s Edge, you saw Resistance Supply. At the other end of Black Spire Outpost you’ll find the opposite number, although this is a proper store, and not a couple of carts. Here you’ll find Stormtrooper gear like a mask and binoculars, and Imperial-themed clothing and accessories. There’s even a $750 Kylo Ren helmet … and a full-sized set of Stormtrooper armor that goes for $6,615 (not sure if you can get a Passholder discount on that). The selection here is a lot better than it is over at Resistance Supply. It almost makes me wish I were less of a rebel.
Droid Depot: The second build-it-yourself experience is at the Droid Depot, where you can build a custom interactive astromech unit ($99.99 plus tax). Unlike Savi’s, you can wander through the Droid Depot even if you don’t plan to build your own droid, and there’s additional droid-related merchandise available. If you do want to build your own droid, you can make a reservation up to six months in advance.
What about merchandise with the Star Wars logo, or Galaxy’s Edge? You’ll have to wait until you get offworld—and back to Hollywood Studios. More traditional Star Wars merchandise is still available at Tatooine Traders at the exit of Star Tours and at the Launch Bay.
We also expect to see a strong Star Wars presence when the shuttered gift shops reopen this fall. Three large stores — Keystone Clothiers, Legends of Hollywood and Mickey’s of Hollywood — are all closed for refurbishment for at least another couple of weeks. We’ll be sure to let you know what we find there when they reopen.
