Disney fans have their first chance to snag one of the most sought-after collectibles of 2026 at Walt Disney World. Disney’s Hollywood Studios confirmed that a limited quantity of BDX Droid Buckets will be available from May 22 through May 24, marking the bucket’s debut at the Florida park. The collectible is exclusively available through mobile order via the My Disney Experience app.
Mobile Order Only Release Strategy
The three-day release window represents a strategic shift in how Disney manages high-demand merchandise. Guests must place orders through the My Disney Experience app by searching for the Disney’s Hollywood Studios Souvenir Release. After selecting an arrival window, buyers tap I’m Here when they arrive at the designated pickup location across from the Milk Stand in Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge. This mobile-first approach aims to reduce the massive lines that typically form around limited-edition popcorn bucket releases, which have become legendary at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland for creating hours-long waits. The bucket launched at Disneyland on May 21 through a similar mobile order system, where it sold quickly during its three-day window.
The BDX Droids Backstory
The BDX Droid Bucket celebrates the characters making their theatrical debut in The Mandalorian and Grogu movie, which premieres in theaters on May 22. These young explorer droids were originally created by Walt Disney Imagineering as interactive characters for the parks, where they roam underneath the Millennium Falcon and beep at guests. The droids debuted at Hollywood Studios as live characters in July 2025 and have since appeared at multiple Disney parks worldwide. They have individual names including Aurek (red), Besh (blue), Cresh (green), and Oskar (orange), each distinguished by their unique colors. The bucket features detailed design work including opening storage compartments, a detachable carrying strap, and authentic droid details that make it display-worthy for collectors.
Limited Availability and Purchase Restrictions
Disney has implemented a two-per-person, per-transaction limit on the BDX Droid Bucket, priced at twenty-nine dollars. This restriction is designed to slow reseller activity and ensure more guests have an opportunity to purchase the collectible. Given the timing coincides with the movie premiere, Memorial Day weekend travel, Annual Passholder previews for Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring The Muppets, and a new Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run mission featuring Mandalorian content, Hollywood Studios is preparing for one of its busiest Star Wars weekends in recent memory. The bucket will be available at multiple locations throughout Hollywood Studios beyond Galaxy’s Edge, including Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo, ABC Commissary, Backlot Express, Fairfax Fare, and Hollywood Hills Amphitheatre Refreshments near Fantasmic.
What This Means for Collectors
The BDX Droid Bucket represents the convergence of theme park innovation and film marketing, as characters created for the parks make their big-screen debut. For Disney collectors, this three-day mobile order window at Hollywood Studios provides the first opportunity to secure the bucket at retail price in Florida before it potentially moves to regular availability at various park locations. The mobile order system provides the fairest access method, eliminating the need to arrive at park opening or stand in lengthy queues. However, guests should plan to check the app early and often, as arrival windows for popular releases typically fill within hours of park opening. With supplies limited and demand high, anyone hoping to add this droid to their collection should prioritize placing a mobile order as soon as they enter Hollywood Studios between May 22 and May 24.
