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

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Editorial Summary

The creator explores the Droid Depot experience located at Star Wars Galaxy's Edge in Disney's Hollywood Studios. The video outlines the necessary requirements for the activity, noting that guests need both a park pass reservation and a specific reservation for the Droid Depot. The creator details the cost of building a BB series or R series droid, which is currently priced at 119 dollars before tax. An optional backpack upgrade is available for approximately 50 dollars, which the creator recommends for easier transport throughout the park. After selecting parts from a basket, guests assemble their unique creations with assistance from cast members. The creator provides practical advice regarding the BB series, specifically mentioning that the head can easily roll off the body and that changing batteries can be a tricky process. The experience concludes with a ceremony to wake up the new droid. While the creator describes the activity as a fun and immersive once in a lifetime experience, they note the high cost and mention that the droids have seen limited play at home. Ultimately, the creator concludes that they would participate in the experience again.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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No strong opinion
All-time creator consensus for Princess Cruises
A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

a once in a lifetime experience I will tell you it was a pricey experience to build each Droid is around a hundred dollars

would I do it again absolutely I would build a Droid again but next time I would build one Droid instead of two

Creator's Tips & Advice

Give yourself enough time to arrive within 15 minutes of your reservation
Consider the backpack upgrade for easier carrying around the park
Remember you will be carrying your Droid for the rest of your park day

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cost of droid and accessoriesIf you can afford it that's fine, but consider building one droid instead of two
Carrying droid around the parkTake into consideration when reserving time; backpack upgrade helps

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow much does it cost to build a droid?
QHow long does it take to build a droid?
QWhat are the options for building a droid?
QIs building a droid worth it?

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