Bright Suns Jack,
Welcome to planDisney! I’m so happy that you are here, and I can help you today. One of my favorite core memories is building a lightsaber at
Savi’s Workshop, and I’m always thrilled to chat about it! I don’t want to give too much away, but it is genuinely an out-of-this-world experience you will cherish forever.
Unfortunately, souvenir shipping from Walt Disney World Resort is still currently unavailable to non-domestic Guests. If you decide to build a lightsaber, you will need to either travel with it via airplane or arrange to ship it via FedEx or UPS to get it home to the UK. I always see Guests carrying on lightsabers when I am heading home from Orlando International Airport so this does seem to be a popular option. Lightsabers are around 40” in length (depending on the specific hilt and other accessories), so they tend to fit nicely in an overhead compartment. I know that many Guests prefer to carry on their lightsabers to prevent damage rather than placing them in checked luggage.
As I mentioned, for shipping services, your best bet will likely be FedEx or UPS. One of my fellow international panelists has used this option and has had great success! There are many locations close to Walt Disney World Resort, so it is very convenient if you choose to utilize them.
Apologies, I couldn’t be more helpful! Please come back and see us if there is anything else we can help you with.
Happy Planning,
Ashley F.