Life Day Celebration at Walt Disney World

Join us Sunday, November 17th to celebrate Life Day on Batuu! We will tentatively meet at 8:45 PM ET at the TIE Echelon. Please arrive promptly, as photos may start any time after the meetup time.

While sabers are welcome, Life Day Orbs and red Wookiee robes are strongly encouraged. We will take group photos in front of the TIE Echelon and the Millennium Falcon.

Depending on the number of guests, we may ask you to line up in advance to streamline the process for both our volunteers and Disney Cast Members. The line begins near the Refreshers in the Service Yard between the Courtyard Antenna and the Milk Stand.

Our event photos typically take place after official park close, but guests and Cast Members may still be moving around the park. Please keep all pathways clear so other guests and Cast Members can safely move through the park.

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, glow bracelets, and other official identification.

Life Day Meetup Details

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 completely free but does require admission to Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

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 celebrities who attend our event.

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

Content creators are also welcome, but 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 promptly at 8:45 PM.
• Please do not gather early, as it makes non-saber meetup guests think there is a show. If you are hanging out, please consider the marketplace, the garage, or the pathway leading off-world.
• Depending on how many beings come, we may ask you to line up so we can break into smaller groups.
• SWGEDiscord volunteers will be wearing glow bracelets, SWGEDiscord buttons, or other identifying items if you have questions.
• As always, please be kind and respectful of Disney cast members, SWGEDiscord volunteers, and other meetup guests.
• If you see something or feel uncomfortable, please talk to a SWGEDiscord volunteer. We have a zero-tolerance policy for harassment and we will ask guests to leave.

What to Know If This Is Your First SWGEDiscord Meetup

Our meetups are fun and inclusive events where you can meet and chat with other Star Wars fans, show off your latest sabers, and, most importantly, join in group photos in front of the TIE Echelon and Millennium Falcon.

If this is your first meetup, here is what you can expect:

• 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.
• Depending on the number of guests, we may break you up into smaller groups.
• There are opportunities for individual photos once we finish with all group photos.
• We kindly ask that you wait until SWGEDiscord photographers are done before taking photos. SWGEDiscord volunteers will let you know when you can take your photos.
• Photos from SWGEDiscord photographers are usually available within one to two weeks. The added time is needed to process their photos so they look amazing.
• Event photos will get posted on the SWGEDiscord server, the SWGEDiscord website, the SWGEDiscord Facebook Event and Group pages, and the SWGEDiscord Twitter and Instagram accounts as soon as possible.

If you have any questions, ask in the #Reservations-And-Meetups channel on the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Discord server or message us through Facebook or Instagram.

What Is Star Wars Life Day?

Life Day is an in-universe holiday celebrated throughout the galaxy. It originated on the Wookiee home planet of Kashyyyk and is a celebration of family, joy, and harmony. The holiday first appeared in the infamous 1978 Star Wars Holiday Special, which aired on television and has since gained a cult following due to its campy and unusual nature. Learn more about Wookiee Life Day.

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.