Bright Suns, Maggie!
It's so exciting that you're going to get to visit the planet Batuu for yourself early next year. I had the chance to visit Black Spire Outpost this week and I can say from experience that you're going to have a great time. Reservations at
Savi's Workshop are a really hot ticket right now, so good for you for securing that booking for yourself. The Gatherers work under the cover of total secrecy, so the workshop is tucked away in a well-disguised building. Make sure to ask any of the citizens of Batuu where you might be able to find some "scrap metal" and they'll be happy to tell you the best way to get there so you can avoid any Stormtroopers on patrol.
Your reservation at Savi's Workshop does guarantee your entrance into
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge up to an hour in advance, but only for the guests who are named on the booking. All seven members of your party would not be able to gain access to the land using your reservation for two people. The good news is that aside from a few hours on the first day it was open to the public, guests have been able to enter and leave Black Spire Outpost at their leisure with no restrictions on who could come in. If the
Boarding Group system is being used on the day you're visiting, you'll get a notification on your phone from the
My Disney Experience app and you can get a Boarding Pass that way. When it's time to enter, you have up to two hours from your boarding time to gain entry into the land and you can stay until you're ready to return to Earth. Keep an eye on the app though, because you may not have to use it!
May the Spires keep you, Maggie!
Jessica