Savi’s Workshop – Handbuilt Lightsabers is an incredibly immersive experience in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, where Guests can build their own custom lightsaber. If you’re anything like me, you saw the $199.99 (plus tax) price tag for this experience and choked on your Blue Milk. But, being the Star Wars fans that we are, we just had to check out Savi’s Workshop. My oldest son and I had plans to visit Savi’s Workshop during Spring Break until the dreaded COVID-19 changed those plans. We were super excited to see that Savi’s Workshop would reopen soon after the Walt Disney World® Theme Parks would reopen, and made our reservations to visit. Here is my review of Savi’s Workshop.

Upon arrival, you will check-in with a Cast Member. Once you have checked in, you will choose one of four styles:

– Peace and Justice

Salvaged scraps from fallen Jedi temples and crashed starships in these Republic-era designs honor the galaxy’s former guardians.

– Power and Control

Originally forged by dark side warriors, this style features rumored remnants from the Sith home world and abandoned temples.

– Elemental Nature

This theme embodies the Force—an energy created by all living things, like Brylark trees, Cartusion whale bones and Rancor teeth.

– Protection and Defense

Hilt materials bear mysterious motifs and inscriptions that reconnect users with the ancient wellspring of the Force.

I definitely recommend looking at the options in the nearby chest. The style I thought I liked best in the picture, was not the one I ended up choosing once I saw them in person in the chest. Once you have chosen your style, you will then be directed to a register to transfer your credits, or pay, for your experience. After you have transferred your credits, you will be given a cloisonné pin to wear (and keep), which matches the theme that you have chosen for your custom built lightsaber.

Once you have made it inside Savi’s Workshop, the builder and one guest will be directed to a spot at the table where you will begin assembling your lightsaber. You’ll first choose the heart of the lightsaber, the kyber crystal. “The heart of the lightsaber, the crystal is.” – Yoda

The color you choose will determine the color of your lightsaber blade. You will have 4 different color options to choose from:

Blue: like that of Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker, and Rey
Green: like that of Qui-Gon Jinn, Ahsoka Tano, Luke Skywalker, and Yoda
Violet: like that of Mace Windu
Red: like that of Darth Maul, Darth Vader, and Kylo Ren

Next, you will be given the hilt of your lightsaber along with a tray of parts that represent the theme that you chose earlier in the experience. You will choose two sleeves, one emitter, one pommel cap, and one activation plate and switch. You do not get to keep the extra parts on the tray, so be sure to take the time to really look at them to choose your favorites. If you need help with assembling your lightsaber, Gatherers are there to help you. Once everyone has finished assembly, the Gatherers will come around and place your lightsaber in a special slot and your custom lightsaber is complete. Watching all of the lightsabers come to life in the dark room was

amazing! I don’t know why I got so emotional, but I was definitely crying and my child made sure to announce it to everyone as we were leaving. After the final ceremony, builders receive a special padded carrying case to safely transport your newly built custom lightsaber!

I initially thought $199.99 was absolutely insane, but after visiting Savi’s Workshop – Handbuilt Lightsabers I can say I am SO glad we decided to visit. Between the incredible experience and the quality custom lightsaber, it is 100% worth the $199.99 price tag! It’s an experience we will never forget, and now my husband and our youngest son have reservations to visit soon! We all loved it that much! I can’t wait for our next visit to Savi’s Workshop – Handbuilt Lightsabers!

Reservations must be made in advance for this experience, so be sure to let your Royal Treatment Travel agent know that you’d like to make plans to visit Savi’s Workshop – Handbuilt Lightsabers during your next visit to Disney’s Hollywood Studios!

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