There’s no better way Walt Disney World can immerse guests in the world of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge than with build-it-yourself lightsabers! As always Disney is going all in on building the back story behind the experience guests will have at the new Star Wars lands, set to open Aug. 29 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The attraction will place guests on the planet of Batuu and in the Black Spire Outpost, a melting pot and meeting point for all the good guys and baddies of the universe. So you’re going to need some protection…..
Savi’s Scrapyard
Disney can’t have a red-hot new addition without cutting edge merchandise according to a recent blog post — in this case, visiting Savi’s Scrapyard. Disney are describing this stop off as a hidden workshop where lucky guests can meet the Gatherers, inhabitants dedicated to sharing their deep knowledge of the Force and the legendary ways of the Jedi.
“The Gatherers have amassed a great collection of stories, kyber crystals, and other saber parts from around the galaxy,” said Scott Trowbridge, portfolio creative executive with Walt Disney Imagineering, via the post on Disney Parks Blog. “As ‘keepers of the Force,’ they have passed down their knowledge from generation to generation, striving to keep the flame of hope alive. Savi was one of the original Gatherers and a friend to Lor San Tekka (whom we met briefly at the beginning of Star Wars: The Force Awakens). Like Lor, Savi was a believer in the ideals of the Jedi Order and helped to pass on his knowledge of Jedi lore. He created a salvage business as a front to hide his clandestine mission of guiding the next generation of Force wielders and helping them create their unique lightsabers.”
Build Your Own
Via a oval-shaped table at the center of the shop, guests will be able to use various pieces from across the Star Wars universe to make their own lightsabers.
And, according to Disney, the various pieces have a unique story all of their own:
Peace and Justice: Salvaged from fallen Jedi temples and crashed starships, these lightsaber pieces were created for Force wielders of the Republic era. The simple designs reflect the commitment to the devout life of those whom they were created by – the Jedi Order – the once guardians of peace and justice in the galaxy.
Power and Control: Reclaimed from the ashes of the rumored Sith homeworld and abandoned Sith temples, these lightsaber pieces were originally forged by the Sith of their time. Characterized by sharp and strong forms, these pieces showcase the brutality and relentlessness of the Sith’s insatiable desire for power and control.
Elemental Nature: As we have been told, The Force is an energy field created by all living things; it surrounds us, penetrates us and binds the galaxy together. These lightsaber pieces are born of that same Force. They are as unique as the user and as the elements of nature: the wood from a Brylark tree, a bone of the Cartusion whale or even a tooth from a Rancor.
Protection and Defense: Cultivated from a time forgotten, these earliest lightsaber pieces contain designs and inscriptions that are shrouded in mystery. Believed to be created for protection and defense, conferring anonymity and symbolizing emotional detachment, a lightsaber made from these pieces reconnects the user with the most ancient wellspring of the Force.