This was a very cool and ultimate experience for a Star Wars fan. The fanfare, the characters and environment was all there. From the moment you check in and select your hilt, to the selecting of the crystal (still wish they had yellow), to the building of the saber itself and story within the walls unravels, this is nothing short than a top-notch experience. Is it pricey, yes. Is it worth it, to me yes. This is an experience that breathes new life into the franchise for fans and really makes you feel as if you are a Jedi yourself whether you select the good or evil path is ultimately up to you. I love the saber I built and there are so many great options and builds to choose from. I went red saber on the old republic style hilts but will definitely be back to build a green saber on the black order hilts. If you have the means and are a fan, I highly recommend checking this out read more

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We were able to get a discount for this experience which definitely made it much more palatable and honestly, it's the best for an adult Star Wars super fan more than anything. My brother go to experience Savi's as an early birthday gift and he LOVED the experience. There's a limited number of people who can experience it with the chosen Jedi, so keep that in mind. Truly a magical experience. You get the whole spiel before you can start and you hold your lightsabers together at the end. A good number of customizable parts that you can choose, as well as the color of your lightsaber. You get a carrier with it too and in the future you can buy additional pieces to change up the color and make other customizations to the hilt. My bro got a purple one as this was his favorite throughout the series. Also mentioning that it's "rare" too. As in Disney fashion, it's quite pricy but as a gift for the biggest Star Wars fan in your life, it's worth it. My brother can now style on his friends Full Force airsoftfatty style since they only have the cheaper ones. read more

For me, the experience was OK overall. The CMs are great knowing their spiel perfectly BUT it was so fast, we had a hard time following. Total time to build a lightsaber was 15 minutes!!! However, what came out was a great customized lightsaber with one's personal Kyber Crystal saber (take your pick: red, purple, green, yellow, etc). For the price, it was definitely entertaining and walked away with a very exciting product. Recommend to do this at least once. Have fun and be excited. read more

This has been on my fiancés bucket list for a while so I'm glad we got to experience this on our recent Disney trip. Upon arrival, we checked in and they had my fiancé pick out the style he wanted for his lightsaber. There are 4 options: Elemental Nature, Peace & Justice, Power & Control, and Protection & Defense. They also give you a special pin. Then you pay for the experience before you wait in this holding area. Once you enter the room, each builder is guided to their own station. They bring out everyone's parts based on the style they chose. The cast members truly make the experience magical by staying in character and walking you through the process. I will say they do go very fast once you start building. Some people were confused but they do have cast members walking around to assist if you need help. After everyone is done, they do a small lighting ceremony and then give everyone a carrying case to protect their lightsaber. All in all, the experience took about 20 minutes. It's pretty pricey but you are paying for the experience and you get to take home a cool customized lightsaber. *Note: If you will be walking around the park for the rest of the day and don't want to carry a huge lightsaber around, they hold them for you at Droid Depot. It's located right next to the experience. You can pick it up before the park closes at one of the registers. read more

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"Dad, I want to build my own lightsaber! We can do that in Disney. Let's do that please. It's kinda expensive. But we get to build our own lightsaber!" So, there's my second reason for this particular visit to Disneyland. My young son has grown to become quite the Star Wars fan (in his own rather cute way; obsessed with the light, obsessed with being good). I spoke nothing of this as I didn't want to risk disappointing him *IF* anything were to happen as he really locks onto (and keeps) promises like it were a binding legal document. Not to mention, knowing how he gets, we would not have enjoyed anything else in the park until the "mission" is complete. (Though an appointment was recommended, someone had advised me that it wasn't necessary on weekdays as there were multiple openings throughout the day if you were willing to be flexible.) We made our way around most of the theme park as we had done in the past before heading towards the Star Wars area. It really amused me watching his attitude slowly shift as we got closer. His eyes eventually lit up as he turned to me and said, "DAD, I know a place here where we can build a lightsaber!" Long story short, he asked every person in uniform or anyone peddling lightsabers where this workshop was. Everyone in true Disney form gave him all the attention he could hope for and directed him closer and closer to the workshop. Once there, he started conversing with the staff using theme lingo that made me feel quite old and outdated. All I had to do then at the right moment was pass them my card and wait in line with him. It was an interesting experience - short but sweet. Watching my young one being this excited, happy, and carefree...is easily worth any dollar and effort. It was a really short workshop but it allowed fans to geek out quite a bit (as could also be observed with the other adults in there with us)...and that just adds to the overall magic that Disney already offers. Build your own lightsaber - check. Feel like you're part of the resistance - check. Harness the force and become a Jedi - check. Walk out like a boss - check. Priceless. read more

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Overall very cool experience and worth it for a Star Wars fan with money to spend. If you research it beforehand you'll know what to expect, as I've seen a lot of negative reviews regarding only having 4 options or not pleased with choices. Watch a few videos before you go to see if you'd enjoy it. Also, some reviews stated the cast members were not fully in character or they acted rushed, which was halfway true. You can tell they do this often and have it memorized and speed up a little bit, but they're trying to get through many groups. Our main character was still great even if she was fast or moving through the motions. We had no issues with picking handles and I was able to watch over my husband's shoulder as he built it. We didn't feel rushed personally but we can see how someone going into it blind could feel overwhelmed, as they move to the next step pretty quickly. It's a basic twist and screw on build, so my husband was able to try a few different looks and keep up with the instructions. The experience itself was very fun and cool to watch, I feel it's worth it for the money because you're paying for the experience as well. You get a free carrying case along with your saber and you can buy extra crystals ($15-20 each) if you want to change out your lightsaber's color. read more

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I had to drag my fiancé out of this place! lol Savi's Workshop - Hand built Lightsabers can easily be passed up if you don't know that it exists. After going to the droid depot, we went looking for the lightsaber workshop (that is what I call it lol) It is not that easy to find. We walked around for a while and then eventually found it. Once inside, my fiancé was like a child in a candy store lolol He wanted to buy all of it. Like literally lol My school of thought was, built one lightsaber and move on. Build one droid and move on. But noooo, he wanted different lightsabers lol Anyway, great shop! Cool concept. Love that you can customize and build your own unique lightsaber! How awesome is that!!! Love it. But also, we don't need five lightsabers laying around the house. lol read more

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Worth. Every. Cent. While I'm not exactly well versed in all things Star Wars, I am a fan and have been a fan ever since I saw Star Wars Episode IV A New Hope in the theatre. And no, it wasn't some special throwback showing in the movies. But I digress. Being able to build a custom light saber in Savi's workshop was such a memorable experience. I enjoyed the immersive experience and ended up with a pretty cool, high end, purple light saber (like Mace Windu). The entire process was well thought out and organized. The only minor criticism I have is that you end up waiting a lot for the experience to start. But once it does, things go quickly. The cast member leading us through the history and meaning of our crystal selection and building our custom light saber was very good. Other cast members helped us (definitely needed in my case) to assemble and test our light sabers. And the piece de resistance at the end, where we all raise our light sabers... well let's just say, I felt the power of the force! Being able to live out my childhood fantasy of having my very own light saber was awesome. I highly recommend this experience! LOCATION: 5/5 SERVICE: 5/5 VALUE: 5/5 AMBIANCE: 5/5 CLEANLINESS: 5/5 read more

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I've been wanting to build a lightsaber at Savi's for sometime now, I finally had my opportunity last week and it was definitely worth it. You're not paying for the lightsaber, you're paying for the experience. The entire thing was immersive and really fun. We were lead into the workshop and the cast member running the workshop was great really helped us dive into the feeling and environment. After the introduction we got to work building, the staff are there to help but don't get in your way, they assist if you need them but if you're doing fine they leave you to it. There is great storytelling involved and the end of the build experience is fantastic. I had a great time and love the lightsaber I built, it's mine and not just one I grabbed off a shelf. The only reason for the one star dock is that they are not really well organized for arrival. When I signed up it says on the page you make your reservation on to show up 15 minutes early and you're reminded of that again in your email and on the app. I showed up 15 minutes early only for the cast member at check-in to ask me to leave and come back at my designated time. I told her I was arriving 15 minutes early per the page and email and she tells me "yeah we get that a lot and it doesn't work, it's too confusing you need to come at your time." If it's not working out and confusing why not change it? Why are they telling you over and over to show up early just for the cast member to turn you away upon arrival? Other than that the experience is incredible and definitely worth the cost. read more

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Savi's Workshop is the shop/experience in Galaxy's Edge where you can create your very own lightsaber. It definitely costs a pretty penny, but if you're a huge Star Wars fan, it may be worth the price for you. My husband and his sister did the actual Lightsaber experience, but myself and our friend got to attend as viewers. The experience began with the Lightsaber attendees gathering around a circular table with a middle area that the instructor stood in. The instructor was excellent and stayed in character the whole time. She was very stern and was not having any horsing around during the activity (this was her character obviously, but also probably having to actually keep people in line, in a fun way). The participants chose their Jedi disciplines (Power and Justice, Power and Control, Elemental and Nature, or Protection and Defense) and that influenced which Lightsaber they'd be building. It is probably best to review what each of these disciplines means before your visit so you don't feel put on the spot to pick one in the moment. Each Lightsaber builder next chose their Kyber crystal (which determines what color their lightsaber will be). It's important to note that this is not permanent and you can purchase extra Kyber crystals at the shop and change it out to whatever color/s you want later. After the Kyber crystals were installed, the instructor then gave each participant a tray of Lightsaber pieces that they connected together to create their Lightsaber. Once each participant finished their Lightsaber, it' was time to light them up. This is where things got a little dicey, because people (as I'm sure you know) cannot follow instructions. The instructor was wanting everyone to light up their sabers on the count of 1, 2, 3 for a cool effect of lighting up the whole room at once. But there were people just lighting them up the second they were done building, on the count of 2, etc. The instructor was getting a little bit for real annoyed now. When we were done, each participant got a long padded carrying case to protect their Lightsabers and make it portable for ease of carrying safely around the park afterward. My husband protected his with his life and only pulled it out to threaten some Stormtroopers that were walking around. The Lightsaber itself isn't the highest of quality or anything, but the cost of this is actually in the experience of building it and doing the whole activity. Is it a little over-priced? Definitely - and that's the one star ding of my review as it costs over $200. But if you're a huge Star Wars fan, I'd definitely say you will enjoy this a ton and the cost will not matter to you at all. read more

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Savi's Workshop at Disneyland's Star Wars Galaxy's Edge is a fun and memorable event! I will admit it is a bit pricey, but you pay for the experience. The passionate cast members genuinely embody their characters, infusing a sense of adventure into every moment of the lightsaber crafting process. The ability to customize and handbuild your very own lightsaber, you and the fam can truly feel the Force. This shop isn't merely a retail space, it's a vessel for crafting memories as radiant as a lightsaber's beam. Another thing to note is we had to return to the workshop to get one of the saber's fixed the next day. The hand grip was loose no matter how much we tried to tighten it. It was easy to get taken care of, the cast member took it to the back and was done in about 20 minutes. Given that we had to return for repair, test it out before leaving the park just in case anything is faulty. This place is a must-visit for any Star Wars fan. Check out the website for more information such as reservation, pricing, and etc. read more

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One of the coolest experiences I have had at Disney. I have never gotten a lightsaber before and i believe this was worth it as the character light saner by itself without the blade is already estimated $200. The blade attachment costs at least $60. I paid a total of $237, and what you get is the pin, the Hilt and 31" Blade, Carrying Case and the whole experience. Although if you are reading this, you must have seen or read how the experience is, I would just say come experience it yourself. No amount of reading or watching will let be able to give you the same experience of being in the atmosphere, the music, and the blade that forge.. The only thing I will recommend is to really think about what sort of Hilt that you want. First thing to do, make a reservation on the Disney App. Pick a time slot and then arrive 10-15 before. Check in and pick one of the Hilts, and be sure because you have to do this before you pay. There are 4 types, Peace and Justice, Power and Control, elemental nature, and protection and defense. You have to pick one and you will receive a pin depending on which one you picked. Another tip is that you sort of have to choose quite fast from the parts of the hilt, so make sure you have an idea of how you want it to look like. Lastly I would suggest that you think about what Kyber Crystal you want, blue, red, purple or green. I picked the peace and Justice, although I had picked power and control first, but decided to change for the blade to match more towards the "good" side. I thought with the power and control that it for sure had these red accents but realized there were certain parts that didn't have red. If I do make another one I will for sure go for that one, and maybe a purple crystal. I was able to bring my family in (you get to bring 2 people with you to observe) which pretty much made this one of the "shows" that they also experienced. I hope your experience will be as great as mine after following some of these tips. Emerge in the experience, enjoy, and may the force be with you. read more

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I tagged along with two friends who reserved a 3:15 pm appointment. The appointment is to build your own custom lightsaber at Disneyland Star Wats Galaxy's Edge. This endeavor is not cheap. It cost $220 that includes the basic customized lightsaber. Added doohickeys cost more. My friends made the reservation weeks in advance. Reservations can be made on the Disneyland app and can be made 60 days in advance, which is highly recommended. Each paid guest gets to bring 1 guest. They accommodate 14 builders (and maximum 1 guest each) per session. At the time of booking you have to give them a credit card. If you need to cancel, you must do so over 24 hours in advance or you will be billed the full fee for each reservation. They ask you get there no earlier than 15 minutes early. Once you get to the location, the cast member will check your reservation and show you the the four themed light saber building kits. You choose from the four theme options: Peace and Justice (Jedi inspired), Power and Control (Sith inspired), Elemental Nature (nature inspired), and Power and Defense (ancient Force inspired). I suggest you do research prior or come early to take a look at the theme choices because once you go inside, you have to make your choice within a couple of minutes. Anyway, the cast members play up the whole secret hidden location from the First Order. They hustle you into the work shop. I mean literally push you through. They play up the whole skit of hiding from the First Order but actually they book these reservation in short increments and want folks in n out as quick as possible. They didn't let us in until 3:24pm. Our session lasted 15 minutes. The whole experience seemed rushed. Once inside, a cast member goes into a monologue about the lightsaber and the kyber crystal. The cast members show you the 4 choices of hilts (aka handle) and kyber crystals: blue (Anakin Skywalker, Obi Wan Kenobi, Rey), green (Yoda, Luke Skywalker, Qui-Gon Jinn, Ashoka Tano), violet, and red (Darth Vader, Kylo Ren). The color of the crystal dictates the color of your light saber blade. From your choices, the cast members bring out the other light saber parts. They will talk you through the assembly. But everything was rushed. No dilly dallying. They only had 2 cast members to help 14 guests. After you assemble your items, you place the entire handle into the side of the table. The lights are turned off and the top half of the closed portal opens with the light saber blade. The light saber is all aglow. After that, you are given an carrying case and hustled out the door. read more

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A really awesome experience. The price might feel a little steep, but character lightsaber hilts go for $150-$180 already. This experience includes building your saber custom, a pin, a crystal, the blade, and of course the experience itself. read more

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Don't cross the swords. I'm going to say this once, OF COURSE I WANT TO BUILD ONE!!!! And here you shall, from start to finish have your very own. The whole building process isn't very long. I think it lasted about 30 mins but you are fully immersed into the experience. You wait in a holding area outside, till the next session. We made reservations but it looks like you can do a walk in. There were three people in our group. We stayed in the back filming, while our son was at the desk creating. Disney went all out on this warehouse. The set looks like what a rebel hideout should look like. Our story teller/instructor, led the group (5 students but room for maybe 12) step by step in the process. Also there were two helper to guild the Palawans. All three of the actors were great. You build your hilt, then pick your color crystal, add the blade, and bang you have a lightsaber with appropriate sounds when waved. I got a joy watching and the kid has a fantastic souvenir to take home. Plus to keep it safe you receive a foam traveling sleeve. FYI: Hawaiian Airlines treats this as a separate carry on. Overall five stars. If you're a Star Wars fan, MUST HAVE!!!! I would recommend either picking the first class or last class. You'll be dragging this all day and it may be a hindrance when getting on rides. But for now I want to sign up. Now excuse me, Star Wars resistance ride is next. M read more

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AMAZING!!!! Savi's workshop is totally worth it if you're a Star Wars geek like us, and you want to custom make your very own lightsaber, if you just want to copy Luke or Yoda's a lightsaber, then just buy the replica at the shop - they sell the exact replicas in the stores for each character. Savi's workshop is for people who want to make their very own CUSTOM lightsaber that is unique and means something to YOU and only you! You must make a reservation for this experience and although they hold your spot for $237, they'll need you to pay it when you check in and refund you the deposit. Don't be late and you just show up to avoid the cancellation fee, which is the full deposit. After signing in and paying for the experience, you will choose your lightsaber hilt (handle). There are four to choose from: 1). Peace and justice (this looks most like Luke's if you're asking), 2). Power and control, 3). Elemental Nature (most like Kyle Ren), and 4). Protection and defense. Unfortunately, they were out of the power and control, and the protection and defense, so we had to choose between peace and justice or elemental nature. If you didn't want to choose either, then they'd cancel your reservation for free. We chose elemental nature because it looked the coolest - loved the animal tooth end cap (so cool!!!). Honestly, the elemental nature hilt options looked the best and much more legit than the plastic looking parts in the other three hilt options. After choosing your hilt, you're led in (of course after giving them your secret card to enter and showing them your VIP pin - these are given to you after you pay), and they begin telling you the story of the lightsaber as you begin building. Attendants will assist you with building when needed. FYI - If you're a family of four like us and your babies don't take much room, then all three of you can be "guests," and one person can be the "builder." I had to ask many people to get this answer! After choosing your Kyber crystal (this is where you choose the dark or light side). We chose green because, ahem, it's the best color (Yoda's bada** lightsaber!!!!). After putting together the lightsaber hilt, and choosing your Kyber crystal, you then place the hilt inside the compartment in your building area, and everyone's lightsaber will come to life and start glowing - super cool!!! My son LOVED this part! They give you a black padded carrying case (yes, you may take it on the plane with you - be sure to place it in the upper compartment AFTER everyone put their bags in, so that it doesn't break or get smashed). This lightsaber is heavy and very well-made. Highly recommend for all Star Wars fans!!! read more

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Truly a one-of-a-kind experience for Star Wars fans. The moments that create in this experience are worth it. Light saber you walk away with this completely custom to you, well built materials I'm a bit more over Disney nails this experience for everyone from the seven-year-old next to me building his first light saber two grown adults like myself who have loved Star Wars for decades. I was able to book just my appointment about a week out, anything closer to that you're probably not gonna find times or at least it's gonna be quite a challenge. My recommendation might be doing something closer to the evening and sunset so you can get some photos in Galaxies Edge with your light saber at night. Check in for your time roughly 10 minutes early. If you get there too early they'll tell you you're just a bit early and maybe come back before they check you in. Once they check you win you get a chance to preview the light saver pieces, this was super helpful for me as it changed what I thought I might build once you see the four different options. Then you get a chance to take care of payment and I'll give you a pin and a card to enter indicating you've paid. What are you way to enter cast members interact with you stay in character playing a Batuu version of Rock, paper, scissors. When you enter into the experience you'll find a station stand that you can bring one guest with you that's not building a light saber. My recommendation is plan a head of time for this person to take pictures for you. You are given the history and importance and the significance of the light saber. Then they share with you each one of the colors that you can select from your Khyber Crystal by sharing the Jedi that have used that color. You have four different options for the main portion of your light saber. Two options for the pommel into options for the top where the saber will emit from. Play's the Khyber crystal inside this determines the color and the sounds the light saber will make. It's a wonderful process they check you as you go to make sure it's done correctly. It's the big reveal that's the amazing part. Once your light saber is built have everyone plays the light saber on the table and they connected to a hidden blade in the middle where they have everybody step back and then at the same time grab the health of their light saver and it opens lighting up for the first time it's amazing experience. The awe on people's faces is killer! read more

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This scrap metal workshop secretly gives guests the opportunity to build real, full size, metal light sabers with bright blades. You will pick your preference of force type you are. I chose Defense and protection, while my sone chose peace and justice. This will determine what kind of parts you get. You will also get a chance to pick a crystal to power you saber. Savi's workshop builders tell guests stories of the old Jedi and guide you through the building process. Music and special effects are a part of the building show. It's a great time and user friendly building instructions with cast members. It was easy to chose my pieces and follow instructions step by step. It's a great time but kind of expensive at $199 per custom saber. It's a priceless experience for any Star Wars fan. read more

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I am not a big star wars fan, but I wanted to get this for my husband who is. He seemed to really enjoy it. The selection of the pins plus light sabers were cool. I have red many reviews saying that the price is for the experience, but the cast member we got seemed like they were just trying to get it over with in my view. It was like trying to get rid of this crowd to bring in the next. Also, we were told to arrive 15 minutes earlier. When we arrived, they told us they can't check us in until our actual appointment time. read more

First Order was everywhere and I felt very uncomfortable walking around Disneyland's Galaxy Edge. However, I really really wanted a lightsaber so I asked several citizens of the town but you could see the fear in their eyes and would only say: "Maybe Savi can help you". So I go into this scrap medal junk area and A very nice person tells me I have to use my Data Pad and make a reservation (?). I used one of my common excuses: "What-Really-No Way!" and was about to use my: "I am a Senior and a member of AARP" when First Order Storm Troopers started approaching. The person I was talking to said: "YOU WANT ONE-quickly, go to this data pad terminal and give Savi $215.49!", which of course I did. After all, I am an intelligent person and know when you must give in to the power of the force! I was then brought into a dark room where master builder Carlos and his two assistants helped me and about 23 others, build a custom lightsaber to my specifications. Amazing, unbelievable experience. Even master Yoda talked of how the force was strong in all of us. So when the final moment came to activate and raise the lightsaber, it was a thrilling sight to behold. All 23 lightsabers raised and illuminated Unfortunately, mine didn't work! Have no fears because one of the master builders took it into a back room and returned shortly with it fully operational. This is a high quality, metal build, heavy to hold lightsaber. It comes with a padded carrier and well worth the money spent. It is a display piece worthy of hanging on your wall. The blade is detachable. Everyone who was working at Savi's Workshop was great and if your looking for a custom built, first quality lightsaber-look no further. I HIGHLY recommend this experience! read more

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Savi's was a dream come true. As a lifelong Star Wars fan, the opportunity to build my own custom lightsaber was surreal. This review won't spoil anything, but the entire experience is designed to feel like you are actually completing your sacred Jedi training. It's immersive, authentic, and has plenty of "wow" moments. It's expensive, but you leave with a hefty keepsake that can serve as the centerpiece of any collection or display. I absolutely adore my lightsaber. You get to pick one of 4 styles, and each style has a slew of different pieces you can use. Everyone gets the same core and can pick their preferred color of kyber crystal, and then from there, the lightsaber becomes yours as you mix and match the pieces to your personal taste. I would've liked more variety and I hope they add additional styles in the future, but there are surprises along the way and I admit I got a little emotional. Two things disappointed me about the experience: 1. The main hostess seemed a little bored. She was clearly reciting a script and even had to rush through it in a few places to beat some sound cues. I would've liked to see more reverence from her. In fact, I'd love to do that job. That's precisely up my alley. Disney! Call me! 2. The second thing that disappointed me was that the patron next to me had a malfunction at a critical, climactic moment. It was quickly rectified, but the moment was missed and the damage was done. I didn't even notice until I watched the video my sister recorded after the fact, but you can see the disappointment in his face, and now it's all I can see in the video. All in all, if you're a Star Wars fan, Savi's is worth splurging on. You're not only paying for the lightsaber (you can get those at Dok Ondar's) - you're paying for a unique experience that's tailored for you. I will probably do it again at some point. read more

My friend and I had decided to reserve to build our own lightsabers during our recent trip to Disneyland, visiting the new Star Wars: Galaxy Edge park. We made reservations for 7:05PM as we didn't want to carry the lightsaber around all day long. Instructions has us arrive 15 minutes prior to reservation to check in. Upon arrival, they have you choose which "style/theme" you'd like before you pay. Styles/themes are "Peace and Justice" which is the new republic style thats like clean and slick, "Power and Control" which is the dark side/Sith style, "Elemental Nature" is like a nature/primitive/forest style with bones and teeth, and the last is the "Protection and Defense" style which is an ancient style. Upon payment, you receive a pin to put on yourself which signifies which style/theme you chose. Each "builder" is allowed to bring 2 guests (which is great), except we were a party of 4 so 1 would have been left out. Luckily 2 of us built. I'm sure if you are reading this, you'd probably already have watched videos on youtube on the whole process. When its time to enter, you go in with your group Cool immersive experience. I was a bit skeptical in the beginning when paying $215 bux (after tax) for this but the experience and quality of lightsaber you get is pretty worth it. The pieces for the handle is well made and made of metal. Makes the handle of the lightsaber QUITE heavy ! I had remembered seeing a "lightsaber" at Sharper Image many years ago and it went for like $400. This you get to customize yourself too so I guess the prices is a bit more justified haha ! read more

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Acting was a bit cheesy. Ambiance is top notch. If you're ok spending around $250, you will have a unique experience with a metal substantial light saber. They do a good job of narrowing in selections. read more

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This was *SO MUCH FUN*! I brought my daughter in as my extra person and we had a blast building my red lightsaber. The whole experience is well done and gave me goosebumps when I first got to light up my very own lightsaber. The lightsabers themselves are really quality pieces. They are heavy and sturdy, not flimsy at all. They come with a carrying case too. Take note - you can carry them home on the plane, but if you already have a carry on, you can ship them back to yourself via the Empire store or the big Disney store in Disney Springs. Definitely recommend doing that if you buy a few lightsabers. read more

I'm a huge Star Wars fan, and I was finally able to visit Galaxys Edge for the first time yesterday on MLK day. Building my lightsaber is an awesome experience Check in was a 5 second process. Once checked in, you go to the register to choose your hilt. I opted for Protection and Defense hilt. Grand total is $237.00. You get a souvenir pin with your corresponding hilt, and a card to enter. Outside staff is great Once inside, the experience is tailored perfectly from start to finish. Cast member tells the story, helps you with the process step by step from choosing a colored crystal and assembling the saber, then concludes the experience. Switching on the lightsaber for the first time gives you chills lol. FYI, youre given a pretty solid black carrying case with foam inserts for protection and a tag with care instructions for your lightsaber Definitely worth doing if you have the money. Cant wait to collect the next three! read more

Savi’s Workshop - Handbuilt Lightsabers at the Disneyland Resort - Nerd alert - Toy Stores Near Me - Anaheim, California

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Close your eyes... feel it. The light... it's always been there, it will guide you. The saber, take it. During this special time of our lives, we are being tested: Patience vs Impatience. Every day, we shining on light or we are casting a shadow. This is beyond the meaning of what was made in front of us and how we lead by example. How you wield the lightsaber is how you set your path on this planet. On this journey, this path is for my wife. We make a special visit on the planet, Batuu at the Black Spire Outpost with a special meet with the gatherers at the infamous, Savi's Workshop, at the Disneyland Park. **Ssshhhh** Located on the first floor, just below Dok-Ondar's Den Antiquities at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge in Disneyland, you will notice a little gathering area. First Order Stormtroopers do random inspection, but all they see is priceless scrap metals. **IT IS HIGHLY/REQUIRED TO MAKE RESERVATIONS ONE MONTH PRIOR TO YOUR VISIT** I had made reservations about a month prior and waited close to nine months after Galaxy's Edge opened to the public, but a lot of reservations slots were and still are booked. There are no walkups and a $199 Deposit will be required as these time slots are as limited as the scrap metals. When we met with one of the gatherers, I surprised my wife that she was chosen by me to build something special. Of course, any loving husband wants to see how much of a Sith/Jedi will their significant other will be once they wield a special weapon. A Sith/Jedi must select their path before joining the gatherers in their quest to bring balance to the force. There are drawers to the left and right of the check-in desk that defines the elements of the force that you seek: 1) Peace & Justice 2) Power & Control 3) Elemental Nature 4) Protection & Defense. Once you select your element of the force, the gatherer will give you a special commemorative pin of the element of the force that you chose and the access card to enter Savi's Workshop. I won't ruin the details of Savi's Workshop since the First Order Stormtroopers are monitoring this channel. You will be assigned a station with a gatherer and let the force guide you on the difficult decisions that you will need to make. There will be a special force that you will encounter during your visit. There are many various combinations, but you must be super comfortable wielding. Take advantage of the assistance of the gatherers, they will talk, they will help, and more importantly, they will gather the materials that are needed to build your lightsaber. I will warn you that there is ONE powerful Kyber Crystal, you must choose wisely....You must think with your heart and soul. As of one of the additional gifts from the gatherers, you will receive a lightsaber sheath. A lot has changed since our visit since Savi's Workshop has been quarantined for awhile. Each one of us still have shine of light with us one with the force. While we may not be physically there, we are sharing our energy with those who need it the most during these times of the pandemic. This experience was more than building a lightsaber, it gave the hands on experience of putting life pieces together, choosing your destination, and being inspired of what you've built. My wife has a lightsaber, but she has always been my light...Even though I am a dedicated Sith that always believes in ABSOLUTES! She will always have the high ground. Our Course is True and Steady. With every review journaled down, it inspires followers to become leaders. With every letter, it brings a start; with every word, it brings passion; with every sentence, it brings life; with every paragraph, it creates a story. Yelp Brings Us Together by Simply Sharing in Our Universe! read more

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Very rushed! The memorized scripting was rushed and poorly presented in a monotone. The speaker wore a mask, had a heavy accent and the body mike didn't function properly. For the $200+ per person you spend making the light saber, the 8 minutes wasn't nearly worth it. It's a shame because Disney worked so hard to create an awesome ambiance in the Star Wars area so I was disappointed in that particular location experience. I wouldn't advise it. Spend your money doing something else. read more

You're never too old to be a kid at Disneyland! My Star Wars nerd self was so excited to FINALLY build my own lightsaber after years of plastic toys or wrapping paper tubes! The whole area is themed, so you kinda have to know where you're going to find Savi's. After all, they can't be advertising to the First Order that they're there! After checking in, you'll be asked to select which of the 4 styles you'd like to build. Suggestion: either go online beforehand or show up early to look at them so you know which kit you want. You're given a coordinating pin and then you wait to go inside. In true Disney fashion, the while experience is highly themed. I had a lump in my throat and a smile on my face the whole time! My kindergarten daughter watched alongside me, and was convinced it was 100% real- even the voice of Yoda's Force Ghost filling the room! I love my saber (it's a little bigger than I would hope, but it's decent quality). You can also buy additional Kyber crystals in nearby Dok Ondar's Den of Antiquities, so I have a purple and yellow in addition to my original blue. The sound effects are even different with the different crystals! My nerd heart was fulfilled, and my daughter is saving up for her own next time we go back! read more

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A wonderful experience and a must for Star Wars Fans! Make this the first thing you do: to make a reservation for assembling a custom lightsaber. This has daily capacity and will cost you a pretty penny of $199 (annual pass discounts not accepted). Each person that wants to build one will need to purchase a "ticket" during the reservation. Once reservation is made, a time will be given for your return to the workshop. They will group you with your friends and family as long as you let them know how many in a group. I believe there is about 17 stations in the workshop and takes approximately 20 minutes per each session. For your lightsaber handles, there are 4 categories: Peace & Justice, Power & Control, Protection & Defense, and Elemental Nature. I don't want to spoil the experience therefore, I won't talk about the workshop. I do want to say that the experience and quality of the lightsaber was worth the $230 dollars (with the tax). You can purchase character lightsabers from other shops but these customized ones allow you to change the color of your light by buying other Kyber Crystals and changing them out. Highly recommend. read more

Savi’s Workshop - Handbuilt Lightsabers at the Disneyland Resort - Menu for your Lightsaber - Toy Stores Near Me - Anaheim, California

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I had a good experience making my lightsaber. It was pretty easy to make. The cast members were helpful when I needed help a couple of times. It was nice experience. read more

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For the past few years I have wanted to get my own light saber but alas that darn pandemic happened and well it was put on hold but not anymore... tonight after getting my Magic Key pass I knew I wanted no needed to build my light saber... I booked a time and was eager to get my light saber.... Once I got to Savi's I was a bit early so I waited and was checked in and then ushered to the register... now 237 is alot oh yes but yea I deserved it ... I wish they would have had examples of the light saber instead of the paper but I stood there and finally decided on the protection and defense one... after that we waited and we're checked in against... Finally we were taken into the room and the story started... I got chills as it happened and before I knew it they placed the tray before us and started to tell the story of the greats and then brought our crystals out and I struggled between purple and green but green won and so we put together our light saber and before I knew it we were seeing our light saber light up and we were able to hold them in our hands... it has a nice weight on it and I am impressed..at the end of the build we were provided with a bag for our saber and sent on our way ... Overall I would do it again... but the price gets me .. and honestly carrying around my light saber felt like I was hitting everything and everyone but I am impressed and when I get a chance to play with it a little more I am sure it will be something I treasure... read more

Savi's Workshop is as good as life gets for a Star Wars fan. Is it on the expensive side? Sure. Expensive does not equal overpriced though, and you definitely get what you paid for here. The first thing you need to do is find Savi's Workshop. I wandered around Black Spire looking for it. Eventually I stumbled on it when someone asked me if I was interested in looking through some scrap metal. The "scrap metal" is various lightsaber parts that have been brought here from across the galaxy. After I found the workshop (and then came back at my scheduled time), I had to make one of two big decisions. Which type of lightsaber did I want to build? There are 4 types: Power and Control - These look like lightsabers used by the Sith. Peace and Justice - Jedi lightsabers. Elemental Nature - These are cool. And it's the one with the Rancor tooth. Protection and Defense - Also really cool, used by ancient force users. I ended up going with Elemental Nature, because I already have a Vader FX saber and a Luke FX saber. Plus, the Rancor tooth is amazing. Protection and Defense came in at a close second, and I might have to go build one of those. After you choose your style, you enter the workshop and they give you a kit. The first thing you need to do is pick a kyber crystal. This determines the color of your blade (you can also buy additional crystals if you want). They do a great job of telling a story while you build your lightsaber, making it feel like you're actually experiencing what building a lightsaber would be like rather than being rushed through. After you have your crystal and kit, you put it together using whichever parts in it you want. Then the crystal gets stabilized and you pull your new saber out, igniting it for the first time. It is a really fun experience. Outside of the amazing experience, is it worth it? I think so. The build quality of these is really high. They aren't meant for combat, but they look really nice and the hilt feels really solid. They look as nice as the Force FX lightsabers if you've seen those, but they also have the benefit of the blade being removable and the color changeable. You're also given a sheath to store it in and carry it around in, which was nice. I did this towards the end of the day, which was good because I didn't want to worry about something happening to my $200 lightsaber while on rides. It's also worth noting that you should check which kyber crystals are available in Dok-Ondar's before going to your appointment. Blue, red, and green were all sold out from Dok's when I went, but they had them available for lightsaber building. This was a really great experience and one that I thought was totally worth the cost. read more

Today is (9/19/30) My first experience with Savi's workshop. I chose the elemental nature build and I must say disney added a major wow factor. To be honest 30% is about the saber itself but 70% is the atmosphere and the show they put on while you build it, watching everyone around the room building their own saber was worth it. Yes, $200 is expensive but wow!! It's been a few hours since my build and I'm still in wow mode. Quality is great, it's got a good feel to it, definitely has weight to it. Only downside is a few tweaks here and there to get everything to line up. Hopefully Disney addresses that issue. Savi's workshop is a must!! read more

Savi’s Workshop - Handbuilt Lightsabers at the Disneyland Resort - Elemental nature with purple kyber crystal - Toy Stores Near Me - Anaheim, California

Wow the price. $200.00 per person... but it's a novelty and my son loved it.... I have a lightsaber I bought like 15 years ago for $100.00 and have to say it's much better quality than these are... These try and replicate the old ones but in a much much cheaper fashion these does interact when hit etc. Like the old ones and the switch is cheap... have to do it a few time to get dam thing to turn on.... I just hope it works for more than a few weeks like the other reviews or its gonna be a 200 dollar paper weight as my 15 year old one still works like brand new... read more

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While the experience of building the lightsaber was truly incredible the lightsaber itself was very disappointing. Less than 3 weeks after purchasing the batteries died and my daughter tried replacing (when she built the light saber she went and asked they pointed to where the batteries were and it's simple to unscrew- what they did not do was show her that the bottom twists to reveal the batter pack which has the simple screw)- so she took apart the wrong piece and the lightsaber completely came apart. I emailed Disney Merchandise to see what can be done and this was their response: Thank you for your email. Regrettably, in looking at the pictures, it does look like she has broken the lightsaber. I had other Cast Members take a look as well since she is upset, to confirm it is broken. I am very sorry, but Star Wars Galaxy's Edge Merchandise is not available for purchase outside of the parks, so we are unable to provide assistance at this time. We would be happy to replace the item if it arrived broken in a ship to home order from the parks, but we cannot assume responsibility for any damage or breakage of merchandise that has left our care. I am truly sorry. Thank you for your understanding. Best Regards, Heather It is so aggravating that something can be broken so easily! So not even a full month with this $200 light saber and it's now toast. read more

Savi’s Workshop - Handbuilt Lightsabers at the Disneyland Resort - 12 year old trying to replace the batteries, should be simple but it destroyed it. - Toy Stores Near Me - Anaheim, California

An AMAZING experience everyone should give a try at least once in their lifetime! To begin, I'm not a huge Star Wars fan but the experience was everything! You're getting a hefty full metal lightsaber that you assemble piece by piece with an all out show/mini performance. It feels magical choosing what kind of lightsaber you want to build, then selecting a color, and best of all..raising your lightsaber all together. Pros: -One of a kind custom lightsaber -An exclusive show only you and 2 guests are allowed to see Cons: -A bit steep in price but well worth it read more

Every wanted to live your dreams of making your own custom lightsaber? This is THE PLACE. You choose between four sets of "scrap" and for about $200 you can do the full experience! It's super cool because you get to make your own saber in a Star Wars environment. But if all you're after is a cheap lightsaber that will withstand hits and not break, I suggest checking other online retailers. YDD has sabers under $100 that are combat ready (aka the blade doesn't have LEDs that will break if you hit too hard). Totally worth it if you want the full experience. read more

Savi’s Workshop - Handbuilt Lightsabers at the Disneyland Resort - Holding my new Elemental saber - Toy Stores Near Me - Anaheim, California

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Savi's Workshop in Star Wars Galaxy Edge is absolutely AMAZING! As soon as we heard that building a real(ish) light saber was going to be included in Galaxy Edge, my husband talked about it nonstop. A few things to keep in mind though: The demand to build a light saber is HUGE! At just over $200, it is quite pricey, but the experience is like nothing else. Please note though, that they only take a limited number of guests each day. Do yourself a favor, and upon entering Star Wars Land, make a b-line straight over to Savi's and get in line for a reservation. We were the very last ones to get in for the night...PHEW! Once you pay and have your reservation time, you can go about and explore the new land. When it's your time to enter the workshop, you are completely immersed in the story, and building of the light saber. They bring you different pieces of the various parts of the light saber, and you custom design it. Each sessions takes about 20 minutes or so. Without spoiling the details of what happens inside the workshop, I suggest you go for it. This is not a plastic piece of junk, it's heavy metal, and makes the same sounds as in the movies. I did not build, but my husband did, and he had the best time ever! read more

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If you've ever been to the wand shop at the Harry Potter Land in Universal Studios, you have an idea of what this is like. This experience (and it is a complete experience) starts while you're waiting in line for the reservation window. The cast members ask if you're there to "work with scrap metal", since building light sabers is a no-no in the Empire. You pick the type of light saber you want when you pre-pay, and get a reservation time. Ours was about an hour later. We built a droid while we were waiting, and came back to get in line to go in. We were then rushed into a room where the cast members made us feel like we were at a secret gathering of people trying to help the world. They help you build the saber and the whole time keep up the mini show until you're left with your custom combination of parts that feel like a real lightsaber. It has weight and great lights and sounds. My suggestion is to get a reservation for this as soon as you get to the land, then enjoy other places while you wait. It's expensive ($200), but the show is worth it. read more

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The experience was ruined by an extremely rude cast member named Chloe. They proceeded to yell at me and another elderly lady for leaning against the wall behind our group - apparently we were not close enough to our group. Same cast member then yelled at me for putting down my heavy package at my feet - which was not blocking any path - was literally against the wall. Got yelled at for trying to take a quick picture of granddaughter building her lightsaber. Waited 15 minutes past our reservation time in the hot sun to the be treated so rudely by a cast member after spending $500 for this horrid experience - Disneyland do better! read more