Hi Kara!
Welcome to planDisney! I just returned home from a visit to Walt Disney World Resort with my two boys who are very similar in age to your kids. I am so excited to share the activities that my boys enjoyed, and I think yours will too!
Your children can build lightsabers at
Savi’s Workshop, and even build droids at the
Droid Depot in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The lightsaber-building experience is recommended for ages five and older. Droid building at Droid Depot is recommended for ages three and up so all your boys may enjoy this experience. These activities are limited to the builder and one guest, so if everyone would like to participate, you’ll have to make reservations for more than one builder.
Reservations can be made online up to 60 days in advance of your visit.While Savi’s Workshop and the Droid Depot are incredible and must-do experiences, I know for my youngest I would choose an option that might be better suited for his age. At
Tatooine Traders next to Star Tours- The Adventures Continue, you can build lightsabers that are a great starting point for a young Padawan-in-training before they are ready for Savi’s.
Here’s my top tip for these young ages, Kara. Buy each of your kids a
MagicBand+. My boys had a great time selecting a design that featured their favorite characters. Then throughout the theme parks, they watched as the band lit up with attractions and nighttime spectaculars, and they were able to interact with the character statues throughout the parks. Our favorite activity was
A Pirate’s Adventure ~ Treasures of the Seven Seas in Magic Kingdom Park. My boys received their own treasure map and explored Adventureland, scanning their MagicBand+ at designated locations and watching surprises appear. This is a free activity and can be repeated several times. My sons are still talking about it after we've returned home!
In Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you can join
Star Wars: Batuu Bounty Hunters, and use the MagicBand+ and
Play Disney Parks mobile app to find targets throughout
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. EPCOT also has scavenger hunts available throughout the year, you can purchase a map in select merchandise locations and even receive a prize at the end!
Since you have some young children who may not meet height requirements for all of the attractions yet, I want to share the planDisney Preschool Series on Disney Parks Blog. It includes videos about
Rider Swap, Stroller Rental, Character Meet and Greets, and even fun Resort activities for days you might not make it to the theme parks.
I hope your kids enjoy these activities as much as mine did, Kara. Make sure you
purchase Memory Maker so you can have
Disney PhotoPass photographers take family photos that include everyone! If you have any future questions, please come back and see me at planDisney!
Kaitlin