When you visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland, you become immersed in another world. It’s a land that differs from the rest of Disneyland in its sights, sounds, foods, experiences and the characters you meet. The Galaxy’s Edge characters live in that world and are part of that story, which is toadally cool, especially if you are a huge fan of the "Star Wars" movies and shows. But that means you’ll have to approach them differently than you might when you meet other characters in other parts of Disneyland.
When characters in Galaxy’s Edge meet a visitor to their planet, such as you, you become part of their story. You are a visitor in their land.
Resistance characters roam around Batuu on the lookout for danger or for people to join the fight. Vi Moradi, the spy, may be hiding out, as well. Chewbacca and R2-D2 have been seen around the Millennium Falcon and market.
Watch out for Stormtroopers, along with Kylo Ren, patrolling the platform in front of the TIE Echelon starfighter. You might find Stormtroopers keeping watch from above or patrolling the rest of the land with or without Kylo Ren. They may even stop to question you.
Of course, the character interactions in Batuu are anything but traditional. No doubt you'll want to meet them, so here’s our ribbeting guide to meeting characters in Galaxy’s Edge.
Guide to the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Characters
First of all, there are no official character meet-and-greets in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. There’s no line or guarantee to get that perfect photo and dedicated time with any particular character. They aren't celebrities. The characters are free-roaming, doing their jobs and walking around as citizens, workers or visitors on the planet Batuu. They are very busy and have things to do. You can encounter them, talk to them and walk with them. Depending on the character, they may order you around, intimidate you, play with you, talk to you, enlist your help or may be willing to pose for a picture. You might get a hug, but you might also get interrogated. It depends on the character, and it's all part of the magic of becoming part of their world.
Here’s what you can expect when encountering each Galaxy’s Edge character:
Kylo Ren – Kylo Ren stalks about, usually flanked by two Stormtroopers and sometimes an officer of the First Order. I have to admit ... Kylo Ren is intimidating. That's how he's supposed to be, so just have fun with it. Use the Force to thwart his powers if you must. His territory is from the Millennium Falcon, past the Milk Stand, all the way over to Savi’s Workshop. He may be rude and tell you to get out of his way. He may ask if you are loyal to the First Order.
At times, when he enters and exits, he’ll use the stage area in front of First Order Cargo. He likes a dramatic entrance or exit. Do not go looking for him. Chances are, if you stay still, he’ll come by. There are no show or meet times. He’s probably not going to pose for pictures with you. He has his own agenda. You’ll have to be clever to get that selfie or shot. But he might agree to a photo. It just depends on his mood and whether you please him and show proper respect or not.
Boba Fett - Bounty hunter Boba Fett is one of the most infamous characters in all of Star Wars. As a fan favorite from the original trilogy, and now the star and title character of his own Disney+ show, Boba is an awesome character to see. He can be found from the garage over towards First Order Cargo. You may have to look up high to find him at times. It's not likely that you would see him and Kylo Ren out at the same time or in the same area, as they are from different time periods and storylines. Boba has some great dialogue in his arsenal, so don't be afraid to strike up a conversation with him about his current missions and bounties!
Fennec Shand - This mercenary is usually out wandering at the same time as Boba Fett. She is, after all, his right hand (wo)man. You can find her in the Marketplace and sometimes you can see the two of them together.
Vi Moradi – Kylo Ren and the First Order are always on the lookout for Vi Moradi, a Rebel Spy who wears an orange jacket and has blue hair. She is always trying to avoid them and always trying to get your help with hiding. It's all part of the ongoing story of the village of Black Spire Outpost on Batuu. One of our favorite interactions was when she was playing with Chewbacca and training some young Padawans.
Rey – Rey is more elusive, but you can generally find her in the Resistance area and near the ships on the way to the Millennium Falcon. She'll probably try to recruit your support for the Rebellion. She's a bit guarded, but if you know her story, you can understand why.
Rey is a powerful figure and the protagonist of the sequel movies around which Batuu was created. While Rey wanders around the Millennium Falcon, she loves to talk to tadpoles with lightsabers and show them a few techniques! During Star Wars Nite she even leads a lightsaber meetup at the Millennium Falcon.
Chewbacca – Chewie is my favorite character in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. We’ve caught up with the Wookiee in the Resistance area, near the Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance ride. He's got all the warm, fuzzy feels in contrast to the coldness of the First Order characters. He might make repairs to controls, hang with his buddies, Rey or Vi Moradi, and teach kids how to speak Shyriiwook. We’ve caught him hiding from Stormtroopers in the marketplace, photobombing pictures near the Millennium Falcon and teaming up with Vi Moradi, the spy. He’s always good for a good, long hug and is usually happy to pose for a picture if you ask nicely. He's usually hoppy to give a high five, but he might leave you hanging just for the laugh (at your expense).
Stormtroopers – Stormtroopers are the most common character we seem to encounter in Galaxy's Edge. You may see Stormtroopers patrolling the land, usually in groups of two. They may be on their own, or with Kylo Ren. Sometimes a First Order officer joins them. At times, they appear on the stage by the First Order Cargo. Be sure to look up ... sometimes they watch the activity from the rooftops! You may see them in front of the Millennium Falcon, near Oga’s Cantina and around Droid Depot and Savi's Workshop. Stormtroopers talk to park guests, check IDs and can be quite funny. They might inquire about your droid's personality chip ... and yours, too!
They asked Mommy Frog if she was loyal to the First Order. She did not want to get arrested, so of course she said “yes” and they told her, “Good. Gold star day for you!” It was a toadally funny moment. They may or may not pose for photos. If you are waiting to build a lightsaber at Savi’s Workshop and the Stormtroopers or Kylo Ren come by on their patrol, do not let on what you are doing. Shhh … the gatherers work in secret. Don't give their location away!
The Mandalorian (Din Djarin) - Is there anything greater than a space cowboy? We think not. There's something about the shiny beskar plated, helmeted, bounty hunter turned dad that is just so cool. It's no wonder wherever he wanders a crowd usually forms. Mando can be found on the outskirts of the Marketplace and all the way over by the speeders. And don't worry... "wherever [Din] goes, he goes."
Grogu (The Child) - That's right! Grogu! We were toadally excited to meet "Baby Yoda" (yes, we know he's not Yoda) in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, along with his protector. As a fellow frog lover, we can't get over how adorable this animatronic is. Mando is always hoppy to show off his little guy, and loves to talk about him too! Grogu is definitely a fan favorite for littles (as well as adults!). Watch for them near the market area and just outside it.
R2-D2 – One of our favorite droids is a free-roaming — or should I say rolling — character! We recently caught up with our favorite droid, traveling through the streets of Batuu. If you are lucky, you just might catch one of these outings. He emerges from an area to the right of the land speeder garage, but we have caught him at the Millennium Falcon and on the way to Rise of the Resistance. His lights and sounds were operating and on high alert for droids and people loyal to the First Order. What will he find out if he scans you?
His translators asked Tad if he could speak binary. When Tad rattled off a series of 0s and 1s, R2-D2 shrieked and quickly slid backward away from Tad. Evidently, Tad insulted him. Toadally hilarious!
Ahsoka Tano - One of the newest additions to Galaxy's Edge, Ahsoka is a major fan favorite and we were so excited to see her. Ahsoka is the former padawan of Anakin Skywalker. She left the Jedi on her own accord and now travels the galaxy on her own path. Her strong sense of the force connected her to Grogu during "The Mandalorian" on Disney+, and she's usually never far from him and his protector while on Batuu. But don't expect warm and cuddly from Ahsoka. Although she may seem a little reserved, she can sure be a bit snippy!
There are usually limited time characters in Batuu with the release of new Disney+ shows. Here are the ones we've seen so far:
- Sabine Wren
- Hera Syndulla
- Chopper
Cast Members – The cast members who ring you up, take your images, serve you food, check you in at Oga's Cantina and assist you in building a droid or custom lightsaber are all in character. These people live in Batuu and have their own language which sounds a lot like English. They cannot talk to you about Disneyland or things that are from Earth. They inhabit Black Spire Outpost and can only answer your questions from that perspective.
It adds to that immersive feeling of visiting their village. Ask them about their life. Greet them with, "Bright suns" in the early part of the day and, "Rising Moons" as the sun sets. You can read more about their language and phrases in Tad's Galactic Guide to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland.
That’s about it when it comes to characters in Galaxy’s Edge. There are a few more droids, such as DJ Rex in the Cantina, still trying his best to play music, and animatronic characters, such as Dok Ondor in his Den of Antiquities or Hondo Ohnaka, who you’ll encounter when in the queue for Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run. But these beings do not interact with guests.
There are, however, a couple droids who love to play with guests.
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The BD-X droids are one of Galaxy's Edge's newest inhabitants and we can't get enough of them! They are droids "in training" and love to show off their new skills. If you stick around, you'll see them practice walking side to side in unison and hopping up and down.
If you build a droid at Droid Depot, your droid may react to some of the characters and droids in the land. It's a fun way to further immerse yourself into the world of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. We've seen the cast members block off space for droid racing where you can enter your own droid to win!
Another way to interact with the land and characters is to use the Datapad on your smartphone. You can access it through the Play Disney Parks app. You can choose a side, working undercover to help the Resistance, or pledging loyalty to the First Order. Maybe you are a scoundrel, striking out on your own! You can hack into First Order control panels or mess with areas vital to the Resistance. Perhaps the First Order will catch you, or Chewbacca will have to undo your mess. But if you get caught hacking into the control panels for the First Order, there's no telling what they might do with you! We've seen citizens get arrested. Just sayin'.
Star Wars Characters in Tomorrowland and During Special Events.
Star Wars Launch Bay has not yet reopened in Tomorrowland. But you can meet Darth Vader outside Launch Bay for limited hours a day. When he's available, you can find his hours in the Disneyland app. Sometimes there are special photo opportunities in Tomorrowland for Disney Visa cardmembers with complimentary downloads of your photos, so keep an eye out for that sign outside of Launch Bay!
If you attend Star Wars Nite — one of the Disneyland After Dark events in May — you'll find the March of the First Order in Tomorrowland. Many rare Star Wars characters greet guests all around the park that night. On Princess Nite we met Princess Leia with R2-D2 in Tomorrowland! We've also seen Anakin and Queen Amidala, Ezra and Captain Rex, Darth Maul and the Emperor and creatures like Ewoks and Jawas. Star Wars Nite and other Disneyland After Dark events are separately ticketed parties that take place after the parks close. Star Wars Nite always sells out early. It's a great way to see a lot of rare characters, however, the lines to meet them can be very long.
Which Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge characters would you be most excited to meet? Let us know in the comments below. If you are planning a trip to Galaxy's Edge, it's located (far, far away) inside Disneyland, so you'll need admission to Disneyland to access it. Your favorite frogs at Undercover Tourist can help you save money on Disneyland Resort tickets and hotel stays both on-property and nearby. Ribbit, ribbit!
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