Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge Shopping and Merchandise: Savi’s, Droid Depot and More!

[GADisneyDad14]

Weird sound/battery life on lightsaber?

So there's been a strange sound intermittently happening in our house. It's almost like an old dial telephone ring -- just once. We are thinking it's our lightsaber. While we were checking it this morning it made a sound similar (though not exactly like what we were hearing from a distance). It was off when it made this sound.

So do the lightsabers make a sound when their battery is almost dead? (The lightsaber does still turn on but after this sound we had to push the switch twice to get it to go).

And what is the battery life on the sabres? We're sort of annoyed if the battery is dead, as we only did the sabre workshop on Dec. 9. So barely a month and the battery is dead. We have barely had the sabre on in the month beyond Savi's and then a handful of times to show it off over the holidays. It was never on for more than about 2-3 minutes at a time. Not extended play or it lit up on display. On-off. That's about it. It's mostly just been sitting in the provided case in a closet for 'safe keeping'. Because where/how do you realistically display these things?

For anyone who's also had to change the batteries -- feedback about where/how to change them would be great. I'm about to look it up. EDIT: Researched and see that this is a problem plaguing the sabres. Disappointing. More disappointing our battery pack is WEDGED badly into the bottom component of the hilt. It's beyond stuck. We can't get it out. So anyone who's had experience with that and has any ideas on how to get the battery pack out -- it'd be much appreciated. Let's just leave it as the whole lightsaber 'experience' (couple with a crying baby were allowed into the workshop. Understand but made it really hard to hear and stay in the moment -- or feel the 'magic' and 'immersiveness' of the moment. Mixed feelings about the whole situation but there is part of us that feels for that price -- babies shouldn't be allowed it, 'rider swap' type situation should be allowed for those parents and/or they should've been escorted out immediately when the child started crying.) and the now the product itself has been a bit of a dud for our family.

And also just feedback on battery life after you put new batteries in would be appreciated. If these things are going to die even when not in use we'll likely just keep some batteries in stock for when it is wanted on and not bother with it otherwise.

You'd think for how much that 'experience' and product cost they could give you batteries that have power beyond a 'demo' mode life.

FWIW, one of our sabers makes an occasional noise even when turned off. Had them both in my small home office in their cases in a corner. For weeks, every time I’d get up out of my chair, I’d hear it. Almost sounds like audio / speaker feedback from a microphone. Lasts like 2-3 seconds.

I just figured it was one of the kids toys or something, but after awhile it started bugging me so I investigated. Sure enough, it was the saber. I have no clue why me getting out of my chair would trigger it nor can I explain why it still happens when turned off.

As others have mentioned, the included batteries are cheap.

 

[Narnian_Princess]

FWIW, one of our sabers makes an occasional noise even when turned off. Had them both in my small home office in their cases in a corner. For weeks, every time I’d get up out of my chair, I’d hear it. Almost sounds like audio / speaker feedback from a microphone. Lasts like 2-3 seconds.

I just figured it was one of the kids toys or something, but after awhile it started bugging me so I investigated. Sure enough, it was the saber. I have no clue why me getting out of my chair would trigger it nor can I explain why it still happens when turned off.

As others have mentioned, the included batteries are cheap.

Happened with mine too. I did some digging online and discovered that it’s the crystal insertion sound—apparently the saber is always ‘on’ if the crystal is in. I took the crystal out and the sound went away. I’m going to have to exchange my chassis anyway though, because in the intervening time the LED chip went bad and now the purple crystal makes the blade red/pink and the white one makes a yellow-green blade.

 

[Sandi12404]

We're going to Disney in September (258 days!!!) and plan on building 2 light sabers. I have a friend who does woodworking and he said he would build a display shelf for them. I just need to know how long they are and how deep I should have him make it. Any help is appreciated.

 

[yulilin3]

We're going to Disney in September (258 days!!!) and plan on building 2 light sabers. I have a friend who does woodworking and he said he would build a display shelf for them. I just need to know how long they are and how deep I should have him make it. Any help is appreciated.

Merged you to the proper thread

 

[J. Galt]

My daughter is asking about building a light saber when we are in Disney World. I’m just wondering... are the sabers built there actually useable in saber combat leagues, or are they more decorative/toys in nature?

 

[brad813]

My daughter is asking about building a light saber when we are in Disney World. I’m just wondering... are the sabers built there actually useable in saber combat leagues, or are they more decorative/toys in nature?

As is, they are more display or costume pieces. The hilt itself seems to be ok for combat from everything I have seen, but the blade seems to be weaker than the ones on similar third-party sabers. However, I have seen youtube videos that show how to transplant the electronics on the blade into a higher quality blade(which should be done at your own risk......I suggest buying an extra blade if you want to try this).

 

[yulilin3]

My daughter is asking about building a light saber when we are in Disney World. I’m just wondering... are the sabers built there actually useable in saber combat leagues, or are they more decorative/toys in nature?

Merging you to the proper thread

 

[J. Galt]

As is, they are more display or costume pieces. The hilt itself seems to be ok for combat from everything I have seen, but the blade seems to be weaker than the ones on similar third-party sabers. However, I have seen youtube videos that show how to transplant the electronics on the blade into a higher quality blade(which should be done at your own risk......I suggest buying an extra blade if you want to try this).

Thank you!!! My daughter has expressed some interest in actual combat leagues as well and I’m just trying to figure out what is the smartest buy.

 

[brad813]

Thank you!!! My daughter has expressed some interest in actual combat leagues as well and I’m just trying to figure out what is the smartest buy.

The black part at the bottom of the blade houses the control chip, the led strip and foam inside the blade can be moved to a heavy duty blade from a third party, but as I said, it would be wise to buy a separate blade if you want to attempt that, so you still have one to fall back on. The modification video is somewhere on youtube, but you may have to dig for it. Glad I could be of help.

 

[Meowalycat]

I'm heading down to WDW in April for a few days. On the top of my list is visiting the Droid Depot. My question is what do you do with the droid afterwards? I assume they will not let you ride a ride toting around a big box like that. Will they fill in one of those rental lockers? I'm not staying in a WDW resort so having it shipped back to my hotel is not an option. Just curious to see what others have done. Thanks for your input.

 

[gatorlisa]

Will you be driving to the park, since you are not staying on site? If so, you could just take it out to your car and then re-enter the park. We did ours in late morning just before a planned break (we had started our day at 5:30 AM, so actually took a break that day). We built our droids, walked around the land for a bit to see how they reacted and then went to the car with them. For me, the box was very awkward to carry around, so even if it's fine to take on rides, I wouldn't have wanted to carry it around.

 

[tjmw2727]

My dd's built one to share and purchased the backpack to carry it and then took it on every ride we went on including rnrc!

 

[HK-117]

Could anyone provide an inventory update or ETA for the Legacy sabers? Specifically the Reforged Skywalker, Ben Solo or Mace Windu sabers?

 

[SweetJulia23]

Can I bring a Savi’s saber on ROTR?

 

[yulilin3]

Can I bring a Savi’s saber on ROTR?

yes, the only attraction you can't is on RnRC

 

[sayhello]

yes, the only attraction you can't is on RnRC

Is there somewhere to leave the saber on RnRC?

Sahello

 

[yulilin3]

Is there somewhere to leave the saber on RnRC?

Sahello

I believe the reports are that a CM will take the lightsaber to where you unload from the ride. But I don't remember exactly where I read it. It was here in the thread

 

[PolyRob]

I believe the reports are that a CM will take the lightsaber to where you unload from the ride. But I don't remember exactly where I read it. It was here in the thread

I saw this happen while I was waiting for the first row of RnR last month. The CM walked it over for the guest.

 

[Meowalycat]

Will you be driving to the park, since you are not staying on site? If so, you could just take it out to your car and then re-enter the park. We did ours in late morning just before a planned break (we had started our day at 5:30 AM, so actually took a break that day). We built our droids, walked around the land for a bit to see how they reacted and then went to the car with them. For me, the box was very awkward to carry around, so even if it's fine to take on rides, I wouldn't have wanted to carry it around.

We are bringing a car. Just was wondering if the lockers might be a quicker option. Thanks for your input.

 

[Meowalycat]

My dd's built one to share and purchased the backpack to carry it and then took it on every ride we went on including rnrc!

Good to know. Thanks!