Hiya Jennifer!
Welcome to planDisney! I had a chance to make a reservation for
Savi's Workshop- Handbuilt Lightsabers for my brother and he still considers it one of the best moments of our family trip.
To make sure that the steps are the same I went ahead and made a reservation for the near future without having had
theme park reservations or tickets in place as an experiment. I found that it worked! You do not need to have tickets in place when making your reservation for Savi's Workshop but you should have them in place by the time you arrive at Disney's Hollywood Studios or you will not be allowed to enter the Park. Starting January 9, 2024, if you have a date-based ticket you won't have to make theme park reservations anymore either! Make sure to check in about 15 minutes before your reservation and if you are having someone join you make sure they are there with you. Have your reservation confirmation number, photo ID, and the credit card you used during booking with you when you arrive. My brother was able to switch out the card for payment with his own when he arrived at the reservation as mine was the one used for the reservation. Don't worry, by the way, I did cancel my reservation promptly as I have until one day before to do so without penalty.
Make sure to head over to
Dok-Ondar's Den of Antiquities to discover some special accessories for your lightsaber. You may find a tempting kyber crystal to take home. Look for hidden secrets in the corners.
Have a great time and
let me know if you have any more questions!
Happy Planning!
-Nimmy