So we made it back to the entrance to the ride, and scanned our magic bands and we were in!!!! The cast member from before had mentioned that if we did get to ride the ride that evening, that the Fast Pass and park hopper would expire. But that was fine, as we were on the ride!!
We waited in the queue for about 15 minutes then entered the first pre-show room.
My Daughter was the only person in our group that had watched video of the ride ahead of time, so the rest of us had no idea what to expect.
I didn't take any pictures on the ride, as I wanted to experience it all without worrying about taking pictures.
I know you have probably heard this before, but this was the best ride I have ever been on!!! I wouldn't call this a ride. I would say it should be called an "experience" or something other than a "ride", as ride doesn't do it justice.
The cast members working the "ride" were awesome. The First Order ones really sold the experience. While we were waiting to go into our jail cells, a guy in our group started making some jokes. A First Order officer came over to him, stood in front of him, and just stared at him right in the eyes with only a few inches between them. Without saying anything to the guest, the guest finally looked away. Very intimidating!
So after we got off the ride, we all walked over and stood in front of the blue X-Wing and shared our thoughts on the ride.
I think this picture says it all:
That is the look of pure joy. It actually cause two brothers to hug each other!!!
We decided that this was a ride we wanted to ride again, and again, and again. Even my Wife, who isn't a big Star Wars fan thought it was the best. So for my Family, this ride will be an incentive for us to return to the park sooner rather than later.
Note to Disney: I will accept any free trip offers if you need any cheerleaders for the land.
After that, we had some time to walk around the land. We made it a point to speak to the cast members in "Batuuese?" Like saying bright suns as a greeting during the day, Til the Spires, etc... It was cool, as they were almost at the end of their day, they were tired and fed up with messing with guests, but when you mentioned a phrase to them, their faces would light up and get big smiles on their faces and respond back! It was so much fun getting into it.
We finally made it to Savi's. This was the last thing on our to do list for the day. We checked in, paid up front, then sat down to wait our turn. We had a First Order officer walk into the waiting area wanting to know what we were all doing congregating here. The Savi cast members reassured him that there was nothing to see here, lol.
My two sons and myself all decided we were going to make sabers. Each person building a saber was allowed to bring one guest with them, so the Wife and Daughter got to come in also.
You enter this room and there was a guy that may or may not be a Jedi.
Here he is maybe? doing Force like Jedi stuff?
This Jedi, err, guy would instruct you on how to build your saber.
First they give you this tray of junk. You have to pick out a few pieces.
Then the assistants come over to help you put the hilt together.
Oldest Sons
Youngest Son's
Mine
You then placed your hilt into the side of the table. The master then talks about the history of the Jedi and the Sith, and how important the light saber is to both sides of the Force.
After some dramatic music and lighting, something happens!
Everyone's sabers light up under the table!! They then tell you to grab the hilt, a cover rolls back on the table, and then you can lift you new light saber high!!
Till the Spires!!!!
After the ceremony. As a Star Wars fan, this was an awesome experience. Pricey, at $200 a person. But in my opinion, worth every penny.
Up Next: a few more Studios photos
You've really made me want to go back to Universal to see all the Harry Potter stuff again. I still need to ride Hagrid's!!