May the Fourth Celebration 2025 Lightsaber Meetup

We hope you will join us to celebrate May the Fourth with a lightsaber meetup at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida on Sunday, May 4th, 2025. The meetup will begin around 9:45 PM Eastern and include group photos in front of the TIE Echelon and the Millennium Falcon.

Please remember that May the Fourth is an extremely popular day. We expect larger-than-average crowds both in the park and for the saber meetup. To help facilitate photos and limit crowds on Batuu, please line up along the wall by the refreshers in the Droid Depot Courtyard no earlier than 9:45 PM ET. See the map below for the line start. We will have additional volunteers to answer questions and direct traffic during the event.

Please follow instructions from all SWGEDiscord volunteers as well as all Disney 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-branded clothing, buttons, name tags, or other identifying items.

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 Walt Disney World park costuming and dress guidelines.

This lightsaber meetup is completely free but does require admission to Disneyland/Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

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.

As a reminder, we are a fan group dedicated to building and supporting the Star Wars community. We do not hire or pay our crowd handlers, photographers, videographers, streamers, content creators, or even celebrities who attend our event. No celebrities or special guests are planned for May the Fourth. The day is special – and busy – enough.

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 or Instagram.

Lastly, we cannot put on these events without the full support of Disney Cast Members. Thank you for all you do to celebrate Star Wars and build the magic.

Here are a few reminders specific to this meetup:

• Lightsaber dueling is strictly prohibited, and we will ask guests to leave.
• Line up along the wall by the refreshers in the Droid Depot Courtyard no earlier than 9:45 PM ET. 
• 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.
• SWGEDiscord volunteers will be wearing branded clothing, buttons, name tags, or other identifying items.
• 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.

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.