Batuu East Anniversary Lightsaber Meetup

Celebrate the anniversary of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge East with a lightsaber meetup on Saturday, August 23rd! Batuu East at Walt Disney World in Florida opened on August 29th, 2019.

Please meet at 9:45 PM ET in front of the TIE Echelon. Photos begin shortly before the park closes in front of the TIE Echelon before moving to the Millennium Falcon.

Meetup Details

Please follow instructions from all SWGEDiscord volunteers as well as all Disney Parks cast members. Our volunteers will help line you up at each location, give instructions on different photo poses, and provide crowd control for both sabers and spectators.

Look for volunteers wearing SWGEDiscord shirts, buttons, and other official identification.

All lightsabers are welcome as long as they are not actual weapons. Per Disney Parks requirements, blasters are not allowed. We also encourage Batuu Bounds and other appropriate clothing as long as it meets the Disney Parks restrictions on costuming.

This lightsaber meetup is free, but requires admission to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Book your park reservations now.

If you want to volunteer to help with the event, please post in the #Reservations-And-Meetups channel on our Discord server or via Direct Message on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

As a reminder, every member of our team is a volunteer. We do not hire or pay our crowd handlers, photographers, videographers, streamers, content creators, or even celebrities who attend our event.

Anyone is welcome to take personal photos or videos during the event.

Content creators are also welcome. Please check in with our volunteers at least 15 minutes early so we can help facilitate a spot for you during the event. However, we do request that you do not attempt to sell your content to event guests.

Meetup Reminders

• Lightsaber dueling is strictly prohibited, and we will ask guests to leave.
• Meet in the courtyard by the TIE Echelon at 9:45 PM.
• Depending on how many beings come, we may ask you to line up and break into smaller groups.
• SWGEDiscord volunteers will be wearing identifying items like shirts and buttons if you have questions.
• As always, please be kind and respectful of both Disney cast members and SWGEDiscord volunteers.
• If you see something or feel uncomfortable, please talk to a SWGEDiscord volunteer.

If this is your first lightsaber meetup, here is what you can expect in terms of the photos:

• Photos take place right after the park closes and usually take about 30 minutes.
• We will have SWGEDiscord photographers at the TIE Echelon and the Millennium Falcon.
• There are opportunities for individual photos once we finish with all group photos.
• Photos from SWGEDiscord photographers are usually available within a few days. The added time is needed to process their photos so they look amazing.
• Photos will get posted on the SWGEDiscord, the SWGEDiscord Facebook Event and Group pages, and the SWGEDiscord Twitter and Instagram accounts as soon as possible.

What Is a Lightsaber Meetup?

A lightsaber meetup is a fan gathering to celebrate lightsabers. The Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Discord group is best known for hosting lightsaber meetups in the Disney Parks and at some Star Wars-related conventions. However, we are not the only group that hosts meetups.

Each meetup is a fun and safe environment to show off lightsabers and talk about Star Wars with other fans. While they are the focus of the event, you do not need a lightsaber to participate in the events. We also encourage cosplays, Batuu bounds, or other Star Wars-themed clothing.

We coordinate our events with the Disney Parks events team or convention organizers in advance. Our lightsaber meetups are always free, but you may need to pay to attend events at the Disney Parks or certain conventions. Ticketing requirements are outlined in each event listing.

Our team is comprised entirely of volunteers. No one is paid or compensated to work or appear at our events. This includes our event coordinators, crowd handlers, photographers, videographers, streamers, content creators, and celebrities. Also, we are not compensated for hosting our events.

For complete details, see our ultimate guide to lightsaber meetups.

What Is the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Discord?

The Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Discord is a fan-run group celebrating all things Star Wars and Disney parks. Perhaps best known for hosting lightsaber meetups at Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland and Disney World, the SWGEDiscord is a family-friendly and inclusive space where fans can discuss all aspects of Star Wars and Galaxy’s Edge safely.

In addition to our saber meetups, we host in-person and virtual events, including a book club, watch and listening parties, trivia nights, and more. Our Discord server has channels dedicated to planning your visit to Galaxy’s Edge on either coast, the latest stock updates, and talking about your favorite Star Wars shows, movies, books, and comics.