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Savi's Workshop: Build Your Own Lightsaber
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Becoming the Chosen One
Savi's Workshop at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge®, Disney Hollywood Studios, is much more than just a lightsaber store - which you'd expect, considering the price. It's an immersive experience, authentic enough to turn any Star Wars fan giddy. You're ushered into the workshop where Savi, assisted by a crew of Gatherers, explains the history of the lightsaber and the importance of this sacred weapon. While the heroes of the past — Obi-Wan Kenobi, Anakin Skywalker and Yoda - are revered, it's made clear that the future security of the galaxy lies in your hands.
The whole experience lasts just over 10 minutes. The lighting effects, music and enthusiasm of the cast do a fantastic job of making you feel like you're really part of something special, culminating in the moment you ignite your very own lightsaber for the first time.
Start with the Kyber Crystal
The most important decision you'll make at Savi's is which kyber crystal you choose. The life-force of the lightsaber, the crystal determines the colour of the blade. There are four choices:
Blue — wielded by heroes like Obi-Wan Kenobi
Green — favored by legends like Luke Skywalker and Master Yoda
Violet — the shade that served Mace Windu
Red — like the blades of Darth Vader, Darth Maul and Asajj Ventress
As the Jedi Order likes to say, the crystal chooses you — not the other way around.
Prophecy aside, you can purchase additional kyber crystals for $12.99 each at Dok-Ondar's Den of Antiquities, which is right next door. Dok-Ondar's also offers white and yellow crystals in addition to the four standard colours.
The Black Crystal
If you purchase a red Sith crystal from Dok-Ondar's, there's a small chance you'll receive the rare black kyber crystal. It will still turn your lightsaber red, but it reacts differently with the Holocrons also available in the store ($49.99). Some say there's roughly a 1-in-100 chance of receiving a black crystal — and they can fetch a hefty price online.
Choose Your Hilt Theme
Before entering the workshop, you'll choose which style of lightsaber you'd like to build. Your choice also determines the commemorative cloisonné pin you'll receive. There are four themes:
Peace and Justice
Salvaged scraps from fallen Jedi temples and crashed starships — these Republic-era designs honour the galaxy's former guardians.
Power and Control
Originally forged by dark side warriors, this style features rumoured remnants from the Sith homeworld and abandoned temples.
Elemental Nature
This theme embodies the Force — an energy created by all living things — rendered in materials like Brylark trees, Cartusion whale bones and Rancor teeth.
Protection and Defense
Hilt materials bear mysterious motifs and inscriptions that reconnect users with the ancient wellspring of the Force.
Assembling Your Lightsaber
The building process itself is straightforward — you attach the parts to each other and twist. If you get stuck at any point, the Gatherers are on hand to help. The parts are high quality and mostly metal, so they feel genuinely substantial and weighty.
Each box of parts includes:
1 hilt
4 sleeves (pick 2)
2 emitters (pick 1)
2 pommel caps (pick 1)
2 sets of activation plates and switches (pick 1 set)
Any unused parts are collected by the Gatherers and returned to Savi's inventory — these are not included with your lightsaber. There are 64 possible hilt combinations in total, so no two lightsabers need look alike.
Finally, the Gatherers connect your hilt to a 31-inch lightsaber blade — and you're ready for whatever the galaxy puts in your path.
Please note there is a limit of one lightsaber per builder, per experience. Additional customisation items can be purchased at Dok-Ondar's Den of Antiquities next door.
What size is the lightsaber?
The lightsaber blade is 31 inches (79cm), while the size of the hilt depends on which pieces you decide to use (it will likely be around 10 inches/25cm more).
How much does it weigh?
Depending on your choices, the hilt will weigh about 2-3 pounds (around 1 Kg)
Can it be taken apart?
Yes, the lightsaber blade can be detached from the hilt. The hilt can be taken apart in the same way you put it together.
Can I change the batteries?
Yes, the batteries are accessible via the bottom of the hilt. The lightsaber takes 3x AAA batteries.
Can I buy a lightsaber without doing the experience?
You can only build a custom lightsaber through Savi’s Workshop. However, you can buy several variations of lightsabers at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities.
Important Details
$249.99 per lightsaber, plus tax (as of June 2026 - subject to change.)
Payment is due upon arrival
Carrying case included
The experience area is limited to the builder and 2 guests - at least one person in the party must be age 14 or older
Guests accompanying the builder may not build their own lightsaber during the reservable paid experience
Custom lightsabers are nonrefundable and not eligible for discounts
Reservable paid experience runs daily from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM