Is it Worth It? Building a Droid at Disney's Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

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  • @Ryan-ie4tm
    @Ryan-ie4tm Рік тому +65

    The bag is worth it, the droid bounces all around in the box they give you. The bag comes with thick foam to protect the droids and the foam is cut out to perfectly fit the droids inside. The foam holds them in tight and I took it on tower of terror and it’s really stuck in there. The bag also has a nice window so people can see it interact as you walk through the land.

    • @familytravelpursuits8318
      @familytravelpursuits8318  Рік тому +2

      Thanks for sharing Ryan, we enjoyed having the window too. It was fun to watch the droids interact with each other and the other droids in the land.

    • @dessertlocust
      @dessertlocust 6 місяців тому

      your son must have been so happy

  • @toddcline7197
    @toddcline7197 Рік тому +16

    You can also rent lockers near the entrance of the park for about $10-15, depending on size of locker, all day access.

  • @FadedHero636
    @FadedHero636 Рік тому +9

    I built an R2 droid last year. I had a reservation for right before closing. It was the best choice for time as I didn't have to carry the droid around with me the whole day.

  • @amystreasuresdesign
    @amystreasuresdesign Рік тому +19

    This is great, thanks! I had no idea they offered backpacks to carry the droids. I was going to build both a droid and lightsaber when I was there for my 50th birthday. Galaxy's Edge wasn't open when we went in 2019. We loved it! I was so focused on trying to figure out dinning reservations that i completely forgot about making reservations for the builds. I bought a lightsaber, it was cheaper than the build. I also got a nicer case for it and a longer blade.
    Since my friends didn't buy lightsabers, and i'm single with no kids, my lightsaber sits in its case in my closet. It got the most use at Christmas when my older brother, all of my nephews, my one neice-in-law and nephew's girlfriend were checking it out. 😂 Maybe I'll bring it to C2E2 one year. Or many I'll dress up and bring it.

    • @familytravelpursuits8318
      @familytravelpursuits8318  Рік тому +2

      Hi, thanks for watching and commenting! Glad that you enjoy your lightsaber, we're considering one on a future trip.

  • @Javier.Ortega
    @Javier.Ortega Рік тому +20

    Great video! The price of the bags really surprised me, really expensive for just a bag!
    Making an appointment towards the end of the day considering you'll have to carry the droid around is a fantastic tip.

    • @familytravelpursuits8318
      @familytravelpursuits8318  Рік тому +2

      Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching!

    • @kori4264
      @kori4264 Рік тому +4

      Last I was there they gave a small deal for bundling the droid bag and a personality chip when you first purchase the droid so it might help justify the price a bit more

  • @kennedyrice1517
    @kennedyrice1517 Рік тому +5

    When I built my droid at Disneyland last week, they offered what they called “droid daycare”. A free service where you can leave your droid and come back and get it before the park closes. I did that and it was great, no need to carry it around the park.

    • @familytravelpursuits8318
      @familytravelpursuits8318  Рік тому +2

      Hi Kennedy, thanks for sharing that information.
      That wasn't offered to us at the time that we built our droids. It's good to hear that's now an option.
      Thanks for watching and joining the conversation!

  • @AidanDLF497
    @AidanDLF497 Рік тому +3

    I go to galaxy’s edge next January, and I do need tips since I’m only about 4 months away. We are starting to plan things right about now. This was a great inspiration for my younger siblings. They hated Star Wars but now they love it! Thank you so much!

  • @dhartist
    @dhartist Рік тому +7

    Man I can't wait to try my hand at Droid Building - I feel like I gotta try it at least once!

  • @chrisfan8199
    @chrisfan8199 Рік тому +4

    Thanks for sharing this in depth video about this experience! Definitely a must do the next time I visit the park. Liked and subbed.

  • @seadragon3350
    @seadragon3350 Рік тому +1

    The kids loved this place. Sent me pictures. I respect all the Past achievements and the song writers animators and the great memories they gave me. Loved the goofy series how to. To move forward you have to know where you came from . But the kids loved the droids. God bless Disney.

    • @familytravelpursuits8318
      @familytravelpursuits8318  Рік тому +1

      Hello! We had a blast making the droids and Disney most definitely is our happy place. Thank you for watching and commenting!

  • @Fig5Adventures
    @Fig5Adventures 8 місяців тому

    This is great! Kids were asking if it would be worth it and I came across this video! Thank you for the information! So informative and helpful! Sage travels, cheers!

    • @familytravelpursuits8318
      @familytravelpursuits8318  8 місяців тому +1

      I'm glad you found the video helpful! Thanks you for watching and for your kind words!

  • @mdurwin
    @mdurwin Рік тому +3

    I actually don't recommend waiting to build at the end of the day. There's a space to drive your droid with other builders, and your droid will interact with other droids in the park.
    The BB-series does not work as well as R-series. We have 2 BB-units and 2 R2-units at our house and droid battles with BBs suck. It rolls better on carpet but the slightest bump and the head comes off. I highly recommend an R2-series, or a Chopper. DOn't forget to pick up a bunch of emotion chips and accessories.

    • @familytravelpursuits8318
      @familytravelpursuits8318  Рік тому +1

      Hi Michael, yeah I have challenges with my BB droid when we use them. Getting the head in just the right spot so it stays on, plus my antenna is bent. I could go on. We did see other droids out in the area that you mention. That is a very good point, if you'd like to take your droid for a test drive right away, then you'll want to bake in some time to join the other builders and give it a go.

  • @kckraze9788
    @kckraze9788 Рік тому +110

    Disney really goes all out to bring the Chinese Sweat Shop Experience right to you! For the low low price of $120.

    • @familytravelpursuits8318
      @familytravelpursuits8318  Рік тому +6

      Hi KC, thanks for watching and commenting!

    • @jybrdls3647
      @jybrdls3647 Рік тому +2

      All the while they’re being paid about tree fitty per item lmao

    • @imperialbricks4217
      @imperialbricks4217 Рік тому +5

      @@jybrdls3647exactly overpriced bullshit, but am I gonna buy it, yes

    • @cthulhu5101
      @cthulhu5101 Рік тому +2

      Wow your about as funny as…well nada…go away

    • @Hoodie0.0
      @Hoodie0.0 Рік тому +1

      Ya low

  • @JeannetteMcDonaldvoicetalent
    @JeannetteMcDonaldvoicetalent Рік тому +1

    This is such great advice! Thank you for sharing!

  • @lucyvalle3906
    @lucyvalle3906 Рік тому +1

    Very pleasant and informative video.

  • @DannyPhantom992
    @DannyPhantom992 Рік тому +1

    Waiting to do this experience for when/if they bring in the BD droid

    • @familytravelpursuits8318
      @familytravelpursuits8318  Рік тому

      Hi Danny, I hope they add the BD Droid to the line up soon. Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @juliomarrero1029
    @juliomarrero1029 11 місяців тому

    This video was super helpful thanks

  • @jamiejohn1382
    @jamiejohn1382 8 місяців тому

    I did the droid combo where I got to build my R unit, a bag for it, and a personality chip for $190. Then looked up on Amazon for the same droid and it was 166 without the bag and chip. I have no regrets and the droid is awesome! I chase my cat with it and he chases the droid, it’s funny as hell! I don’t know, we go to disneyworld once a year, and out of all the expensive things there, it was well worth just buying the droid bundle instead of buying 4 Disney pins to put on a bag pack

    • @familytravelpursuits8318
      @familytravelpursuits8318  8 місяців тому +1

      Hi Jamie! Thank you for sharing your experience! It's great to hear that you're enjoying the droid bundle. Your cat must be getting a good workout chasing your droid. Thanks for watching!

  • @liemdrake
    @liemdrake 6 місяців тому

    I really like the idea about making a Droid even if it's really expensive and also even building in a lightsaber is also even more expensive that costs $200.

    • @familytravelpursuits8318
      @familytravelpursuits8318  5 місяців тому

      Thank you for watching! It's definitely was fun to create a droid, even if it can get a bit pricey!

  • @DaddisHouse
    @DaddisHouse Рік тому +1

    it seems kind of pricey for myself, but after 3 weeks, do you feel it was still worth it? And how is the droid holding up after this 3 weeks

    • @familytravelpursuits8318
      @familytravelpursuits8318  Рік тому +2

      Hi, yes I agree it was a very pricey experience. We have not had any issues with quality of the droids. Each time we go to use them, they fire up just like they should. Since we haven't used them that frequently I really don't think that we needed two of them. Thanks for watching!

  • @michaeladams2151
    @michaeladams2151 Рік тому +2

    I built mine back in January. Is it worth it…. I think so. Also bought the backpack. However my experience building it was horrible. The cast member seemed to careless what I was doing. They did help finish it with the small bits. My activation ceremony was a joke. The put in the box to activate it, told me “there you go”. Pretty disappointed with the whole process and experience

    • @familytravelpursuits8318
      @familytravelpursuits8318  Рік тому +1

      Hi Michael, I'm sorry to hear that you had a less than stellar experience building your droid. The cast members definitely make the difference in an experience like this. Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @computerboy2k
    @computerboy2k Рік тому

    I loved my C-series that I built last year!!!

  • @DrReginaldFinleySr
    @DrReginaldFinleySr 9 місяців тому

    Ha! I already know that I'd be vastly more excited that your son, ha! 🙂 Thank you for sharing!

  • @ImaginaryShadows1
    @ImaginaryShadows1 10 місяців тому

    I build my droid a few years ago. It still works great. And long you take the batteries out from your droid every time you use it. It will last for a long time.

    • @familytravelpursuits8318
      @familytravelpursuits8318  10 місяців тому

      Thank you for the reminder to remove the batteries. That is a very good point and I'm going to check ours just in case. Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @ianmcandrew7893
    @ianmcandrew7893 Рік тому

    appreciate the insight!

  • @simonseis744
    @simonseis744 Рік тому +1

    I own 6 droids in total. They're awesome. Definitely do this if you'rte at Hollywood Studios.

  • @willcusterjr2519
    @willcusterjr2519 10 місяців тому

    and you get a free personality chip along with the backpack if you choose to get the deluxe version which is 175

  • @Bigcold343
    @Bigcold343 Рік тому

    Thanks for the opinion

  • @Mimighoul_Master
    @Mimighoul_Master Рік тому

    great Video! Enjoyed it very much, bc from here to the Studios are too much Miles/Kilometers. THX for showing :)

  • @alanwin6680
    @alanwin6680 11 місяців тому

    Great video! Do you know if they can deliver the droid to your Disney hotel? Thanks!

    • @familytravelpursuits8318
      @familytravelpursuits8318  11 місяців тому

      Hi Alan! I did a double check and according to Plan Disney site, Disney still has not restored the theme park to hotel delivery service. You can rent a locker at the front of the park and store your droid there. I hope this helps and thanks for watching!

    • @alanwin6680
      @alanwin6680 11 місяців тому

      @@familytravelpursuits8318 Thanks a lot!!

  • @ConnersWorld
    @ConnersWorld Рік тому

    Great video! Thank you!

  • @matthewortiz1192
    @matthewortiz1192 Рік тому

    Love this review! I wanted to do this with my 3 daughters and now maybe I’ll save up money to just do the light sabers instead

    • @familytravelpursuits8318
      @familytravelpursuits8318  Рік тому

      Hi Matthew! I’m glad you found the review helpful. Look into but I believe you can only have two people at one light saber station. The person building and a guest. You’ll likely need to plan to build two. I hope you have fun when you do your build!!

  • @chritofferfosskaug6363
    @chritofferfosskaug6363 Рік тому

    Awsome.

  • @MC-68384
    @MC-68384 7 днів тому

    How much extra is the tax

  • @TheSpringyBoi
    @TheSpringyBoi Рік тому

    Question are the prices in American or what are they in?

  • @direwolf8703
    @direwolf8703 Рік тому

    Wouldn't having a park pass mean that you can leave the park and drop the droid off at the car and come back?

    • @familytravelpursuits8318
      @familytravelpursuits8318  Рік тому

      Hi! Once you’ve secured entry to the park through the pass reservation system you may leave and come back. Depending on the time of year you may not want to leave your droid in the car given how warm it can get. I suspect extreme heat may damage the device. Thanks for commenting!

  • @sosukestewart
    @sosukestewart Рік тому

    as a huge kotor fan, I wish you could build a t3

    • @familytravelpursuits8318
      @familytravelpursuits8318  Рік тому

      You never know. This is a popular experience they may add it to the line up one day. Thanks for watching!

  • @freddyfasthands8131
    @freddyfasthands8131 Рік тому

    It is so worth it. If i could I'd get 1 of every type of droid

  • @Jay-ul5sy
    @Jay-ul5sy Рік тому +1

    The bb unit looks like the Hasbro bb8s

    • @familytravelpursuits8318
      @familytravelpursuits8318  Рік тому

      Yes it does and it’s much cheaper. Plus it looks like the head stays on. 😃. Thanks for watching!

  • @Aidan_minotti
    @Aidan_minotti 19 днів тому +1

    It’s fun but idk if it’s worth it

    • @familytravelpursuits8318
      @familytravelpursuits8318  11 днів тому

      Hi Aidan, thanks for watching. I agree, ours are still sitting safe and sound in their bags without much use.

  • @evanfrederick7978
    @evanfrederick7978 Рік тому

    I'm going to Disney next summer

  • @Airdash5678
    @Airdash5678 7 місяців тому

    As fun as it looks, I would say over a hundred and close to two hundred dollars is not worth it. But I’m glad to see people enjoy themselves creating the astromech companions none the less

    • @familytravelpursuits8318
      @familytravelpursuits8318  7 місяців тому

      Thank you for sharing your thoughts. It's always important to weigh the investment against the enjoyment. Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @cafeembryo9155
    @cafeembryo9155 Рік тому

    I didn't watch this video. But I will comment.

  • @moebiusx8234
    @moebiusx8234 Рік тому

    Its enjoyable for the children but i wouldnt do it more than once. Building the light saber on the other hand was much more immersive and i would do that again no question.

    • @familytravelpursuits8318
      @familytravelpursuits8318  Рік тому

      Hi Moebius! I agree completely. The light saber experience does look much more immersive. We’re debating if we will give that one a try. Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @TechGamerArcade
    @TechGamerArcade 5 місяців тому

    I’m going there

    • @familytravelpursuits8318
      @familytravelpursuits8318  5 місяців тому +1

      I hope that you enjoy your droid building experience. Thanks for watching!

    • @TechGamerArcade
      @TechGamerArcade 5 місяців тому

      @@familytravelpursuits8318 no problem it’s a lot of fun I got the blue chip

  • @Fish_man1
    @Fish_man1 5 місяців тому

    One day you can be a Jedi master and make your own Jedi

  • @benperez8025
    @benperez8025 Рік тому

    They should make BB-1 droid

  • @markdc1145
    @markdc1145 Рік тому

    Looks fun but I don't know anyone who could afford these, let alone park admission.

  • @lesliem6319
    @lesliem6319 10 місяців тому

    Bb-8 I would like the color to be orange or purple and for R2 I would like the color to be orange or black for I can take it home in a backpack okay.

  • @willcusterjr2519
    @willcusterjr2519 10 місяців тому

    You actually leave it there till you're done walking around and shopping and pick it back up

    • @familytravelpursuits8318
      @familytravelpursuits8318  10 місяців тому

      Hi Will,
      I'm happy to hear that is an option so that you don't have to walk around with the droid. I wish they still had the service that sends it back to your hotel for you.
      Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @azriphale9967
    @azriphale9967 Рік тому

    I do NOT like that new bag! Unless this is a "cheaper" option to the old grey ones that have the zip up tops

    • @familytravelpursuits8318
      @familytravelpursuits8318  Рік тому

      Hi Azriphale, I don't recall the grey ones. Did those have the 'peep' opening for the droids too? I do think I would have preferred a zip top to the draw string on this bag. Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @catsandstuff1765
    @catsandstuff1765 Рік тому

    You dont need a reservation you can just wait in line

    • @familytravelpursuits8318
      @familytravelpursuits8318  Рік тому

      Hi! Yes, I agree. Reservations aren't required and it's great to have one to make sure that you get in if it's a must do. Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @kellycookson2322
    @kellycookson2322 Рік тому

    BB series all the way.

  • @Fatefulcoast437
    @Fatefulcoast437 Рік тому

    Tell me that ain a little cute 1:47

  • @ChrisQuadFPV
    @ChrisQuadFPV 2 місяці тому +1

    Scrap Plastic 😂

  • @evanfrederick7978
    @evanfrederick7978 Рік тому

    It's star wars tales from the galaxy's edge

    • @familytravelpursuits8318
      @familytravelpursuits8318  Рік тому

      Hey Evan, thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. I just double checked the Disney website to be sure. The name of the land is showing as Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge®.

  • @bayleyward798
    @bayleyward798 Рік тому

    I spent $80 for a droid and bag

  • @WelcomeAndGoodbyeFriend
    @WelcomeAndGoodbyeFriend Рік тому

    i need get 5000 pln to get almost 1000 usd to do everything what i want welp 8 need start save my money😅

  • @rainierzx9677
    @rainierzx9677 Рік тому

    No, its not

  • @Rizakla
    @Rizakla Рік тому

    Are you still wearing masks?

  • @District-gr9yy
    @District-gr9yy Рік тому +1

    What a hundred to Fifty Hundred Sixty Doller NO way 😱 Not going to Pay That Much

    • @familytravelpursuits8318
      @familytravelpursuits8318  Рік тому +1

      Hi, yes it's a pricey purchase. You really have to want it. Thanks for watching and commenting!

  • @renorasearcy7874
    @renorasearcy7874 Рік тому +1

    i can agree that would be pricey so yeah one droid and one backpack if we ever get a chance to do that and build a lightsaber it be pretty costly

    • @familytravelpursuits8318
      @familytravelpursuits8318  Рік тому

      Hi Renora, yes I'm still regretting purchasing two of them. One was plenty. Thanks for watching and commenting!