Bright suns, Jana! Thanks for stopping by planDisney with your question.
How exciting that you'll be in the company of Luke Skywalker and Yoda as you build lightsabers and droids.
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is one of the most immersive places I have visited and walking around this land is like stepping into the movies. I hope you love it!
Jana, in order to build your lightsaber or droid, you will need to gain admittance to
Disney's Hollywood Studios which means you will need
a valid theme park ticket and (if you are visiting before January 9, 2024) a complimentary
Disney Park Pass reservation.
(These can be secured as soon as you have a ticket purchased and linked to your account.) You can purchase tickets right through your
My Disney Experience account or the
My Disney Experience Mobile App. If you booked your stay at
Disney's Pop Century Resort directly through Disney, you can turn your room-only stay into a package that bundles your hotel reservation with your tickets.
Jana, there are so many reasons to love staying onsite at Walt Disney World and Disney's Pop Century is a great choice because you'll have complimentary quick access to Disney's Hollywood Studios via the
Disney Skyliner. You can hop aboard a gondola and feel like a bird in flight as you make your way to start your day! In regards to early check-in, if you are hoping to have early access to your room at Disney's Hollywood Studios, you can note a request on your reservation by
calling or using the chat feature on the website. Just make sure you have your reservation confirmation number handy to include in the request. My other recommendation is to complete
Online Check-in through the My Disney Experience Mobile App and note that you'll be arriving prior to the standard check-in time. While I can't guarantee you'll have early access, I know Cast Members do their best, when they can.
Now, Jana, if your question about early check-in was in regards to your day building lightsabers and droids, it might be helpful to know that all guests of a Disney Resort Hotel can enjoy
30-minute early access to all of the theme parks. One more reason to love staying onsite!
Jana, I hope this information helps as you're planning out your perfect
Star Wars day. If you have any other questions, the Force is strong here at planDisney and we are happy to guide you away from the Empire and to some answers!
May the Force Be With You.
Lauren