Via wdwnt.com
Droid Depot in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios has a new backpack and matching smartphone case. The backpack is reminiscent of Droid Depot’s original grey and rose gold bag, but is dark blue and gold.
The smartphone case has BB-8 and D-O on the front, outlined in gold and silver. It has a gold detachable wrist strap.
You don’t have to travel to a galaxy far, far, away this year to celebrate Star Wars Day, as your very own Star Wars stories can now come to life at home with the all-new Droid Depot mobile app.
The out-of-this-world app, available for free download on the App Store and Google Play, brings your BB-series or R-series astromech droid unit from Droid Depot at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge to life for a galactic experience at home. While these droids can interact with elements in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, now your droids can interact with you at home. For those of you who haven’t built an astromech droid unit yet, you can also channel your inner droid builder in an all-new virtual experience where you can build a digital droid and create a whole new virtual collection of droids!
Join the Resistance when you sync up with your Droid Depot astromech unit. Every Jedi, Sith Lord and Rebel alike will be able to program their droids, customize them by name, see their profiles, and pilot them on a virtual path around their home activating sounds and maneuvers using the app.
You’ll also be able to choose some favorite galactic jams by DJ R3X straight from Oga’s Cantina and choreograph your droid to dance its way through your home, check it out:
Exciting news! With the opening Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge in just about three weeks Disney has opened reservations for some its most popular offerings within the land. Reservations will be required to enjoy these experiences, so you’ll want to make them as soon as possible for your visit to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
Three expereinces–Oga’s Cantina, Droid Depot, and Savi’s Workshop-Handbuilt Lightsabers, will require reservations to enjoy the experiences.
At Oga’s Cantina, even the blaster-bolt scorches on the walls tell a story. Here, guests gather to share their tales from around the galaxy as they enjoy exotic beverages served in unique vessels and listen to spirited musical entertainment provided by DJ R-3X, otherwise known as Rex, the former Starspeeder 3000 pilot droid from the original Star Tours. Rex re-invents himself as the cantina’s DJ, and he’s as quirky and talkative as ever.
The Droid Depot invites guests to construct their own astromech droids. Patrons pick pieces and parts off a conveyor belt to build one of two core models (R-series or BB-series) and they can customize their droids with various parts and colors. These droids interact with elements throughout the land, enhancing guests’ adventures. Additional accessories can be added to further customize these new friends. In addition, the Droid Depot will offer pre-built droids, droid-inspired toys and apparel, and more.
At Savi’s Workshop – Handbuilt Lightsabers, guests have the opportunity to craft and customize their very own lightsabers. In this mystical experience, guests feel the Force as they build these elegant weapons from a more civilized age.
It’s important to know that entry into Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge will be limited and will be subject to capacity. Having a reservation to one of these experiences appears to gurantee you entry into the land. Disney has the following information on the Oga’s Cantina page:
Checking In
Guests should check in no earlier than 15 minutes prior to their reservation time with the Cast Member at the end of the queue at Oga’s Cantina inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
Each person in your party must be present upon check-in and for admission to the land and the cantina. Please be prepared to present your reservation confirmation email, photo ID and the credit card provided at the time of booking.
Guests will be admitted as soon as space that accommodates their party size becomes available. Late arrivals may not be accommodated.
Please pardon my geek out moment here but this is a must view video of the New Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge @ Disneyland which opened a couple of days ago.
This video was posted on Disney Park’s YouTube Channel. If you are like me and grew up on Star Wars, this is an amazing first look at Galaxy’s Edge.
Enjoy!!