Sharing our full Droid Depot experience at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. We had a blast building our own droid and will walk you step-by-step through the process, tips, and what to expect when you visit the Droid Depot.
Droid Depot Overview
The Droid Depot is one of the hands-on experiences inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park, which opened May 31, 2019. Building a personalized astromech is great fun for kids and adults alike. Our family loved rolling the droid around the house with its remote control after our visit.
We built the basic model and found it both sturdy and entertaining. The assembly is interactive and guided by Cast Members, making it a memorable souvenir and a fun activity during your park day.
Location
Droid Depot sits next to Savi’s Workshop Handbuilt Lightsabers and behind the Milk Stand in Galaxy’s Edge. When you reach the register area, you purchase your droid kit and then proceed into the build area to assemble it.
Price and What’s Included
Basic astromech droids start at $99.99 plus tax. The standard purchase includes a carry box and assembly instructions. Additional personality chips, accessories, and specialty parts are available for extra cost. Note the following:
- Price: $99.99 per astromech droid unit, plus tax
- Carry box and instructions included
- Optional accessories and personality-affiliation chips available for purchase
- Age recommendation: 3+, though younger kids may need help
- Experience area is limited to the builder and one guest; at least one person in the party must be age 14 or older
- Custom astromech droids are nonrefundable and not eligible for Annual Passholder or other discounts
Reservations and Wait Times
At this time Droid Depot does not offer advance reservations. Guests queue outside the shop and are served at the register in order. During our visit we waited about 20–30 minutes before reaching the register; total time for the build after purchase was roughly 30–40 minutes. Waits can vary depending on crowd levels.
Available Droid Types and Parts
Parts travel along the shop’s conveyor and you pick components to customize your droid. Two main series of astromechs are available:
BB-Series
- Dome
- Dome connection plate
- Body sphere
- Motivator
R-Series
- Dome
- Body
- Center leg
- Set of side legs
Build Station and Assembly
Each build station provides clear placemat-style instructions and monitor graphics that guide you step-by-step. Cast Members are on hand to assist with fitting parts and to ensure the correct assembly sequence. After assembly, the droid is paired with a remote control and activated so you can see it come to life.
Parts are placed at the building station while you follow the instructions. Staff members are helpful and patient, making the process smooth even for first-time builders.
Time Required
From purchase through assembly and activation, our in-shop portion took about 30–40 minutes. Including queue time, plan on about an hour. Depending on crowds and your familiarity with the kit, your experience may be shorter or longer.
After assembly you place your droid in the activation box and press the “Activate” button to bring it online.
Once activated, staff will show you how to use the remote control and explain your droid’s features.
You’ll have a chance to practice driving the droid at the station to confirm it’s working properly before you leave.
Carrying and Using Your Droid
After testing, Cast Members place the droid in a special carrying box. A themed backpack for carrying and displaying your droid is offered for an additional fee; it folds down so the droid can interact while you walk. These backpacks can sell out, so availability varies.
The Cast Members ask guests not to operate droids while walking through Galaxy’s Edge for safety reasons. We took photos near the Millennium Falcon and enjoyed plenty of playtime back at home.
Is It Worth It?
Whether the Droid Depot is worth it depends on your priorities. The experience is unique, interactive, and yields a lasting, playable souvenir. The price is steep for some budgets, but many guests find the hands-on build and the resulting droid to be a memorable highlight of Galaxy’s Edge.
Although the official age recommendation starts at 3, practical usability is often better for kids around 5 and older. Our six-year-old could operate the droid with occasional frustration, so younger children may need supervision and help.
Merchandise at Droid Depot
Droid Depot also carries themed merchandise, including popular headbands, character items, and unique Galaxy’s Edge souvenirs. It’s a great spot to pick up a souvenir beyond the build-your-own droid kit.
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