Disneyland Resort is making the magic of Star Wars more accessible to young fans with a brand-new complimentary experience that opened May 22, 2026. Children ages 3-9 and their families can now participate in the Youngling Saber Building Expo at Savi’s Workshop for free, marking the first time the exclusive Galaxy’s Edge location has opened its doors without requiring the standard reservation fee. The experience operates on a walk-up basis, subject to capacity, with hours and additional details available at Disneyland.com.
A Game-Changing Opportunity for Families
The Youngling Saber Building Expo represents a dramatic shift in how Disney approaches its premium Star Wars experiences. Normally, Savi’s Workshop requires an advance reservation and a fee of $249.99 per person for the full immersive experience. This new complimentary option removes the financial barrier for families who want to experience the magic of lightsaber building without the hefty price tag, while the paid experience continues to operate separately for those who want the traditional full experience.
During the free experience, children and their supervising adults become members of the Loth-Cat Crew and embark on an interactive lightsaber-building adventure guided by Disney cast members. The experience is tailored specifically for younglings ages 3 to 9, with each child required to be accompanied by an adult. The offering runs on a walk-up basis as part of the broader Kids Rule Summer initiative at Disneyland Resort, which continues through September 7, 2026.
Important Details Parents Need to Know
While the workshop experience itself is free, there is one critical caveat families should understand. The complimentary access covers participation in the lightsaber-building session, but guests will not automatically receive a lightsaber to take home. Children will build during the session, but families must purchase the finished lightsaber if they want to keep it. Otherwise, the lightsaber must be returned before leaving. Pricing for the Youngling experience purchase option is available on the Disneyland app and at Disneyland.com. The experience operates with walk-up availability subject to capacity.
What This Means for Star Wars Fans
This new offering is part of Disneyland Resort’s Kids Rule Summer campaign, which places renewed focus on families with young children through special ticket offerings starting at $50 per child ages 3-9, children-focused activities, and kid-friendly food options. The initiative signals Disney’s commitment to making visits more affordable and accessible for families with younger guests. Notably, this complimentary experience is exclusive to Disneyland and has not been announced for Disney’s Hollywood Studios in Florida, where the only way to visit Savi’s Workshop remains the full-price experience at $249.99. The Youngling Saber Building Expo debuted alongside other Galaxy’s Edge enhancements including the return of the BDX Droids and updates to Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run featuring the Mandalorian and Grogu.
