We went back to Batuu for a 2nd time to see if our opinions changed. Mine remains the same.
DS (15) loves the land even better. He used the interactive app and had a great time exploring. Apparently, there were recent updates to the app, so if you used it before, you might notice some differences. For example, ds was ranked Pirate after riding Smuggler's Run.
DH thoroughly enjoyed everything to see in the standby line. He noticed details that I had no clue about.
We went during EEMH. It's the perfect time to be there! We arrived around 7:30am. There was no line for bag check. And we headed straight to Smuggler's Run. That queue began inside the building and was posted as 40 minutes, but took 30.
It would have been nice to find a cm or a link that explains how to use the app. Through trial and error ds figured most of it out eventually.
Not sure if this is new, or we just didn't see it the first time, but there is a play mat for the droids just off the walkway near the droid depot allowing droid builders the abilityo use their droids in the park. It's not a very big mat, but is plenty for a few droids. Also makes a great sales pitch seeing those droids in action.
We saw a few characters. Rey and Chewie did not interact with guests which was disappointing. In fact, they didn't acknowlege anyone's presence.
The first order officer and stormtroopers were great! They had a fairly long walk up to the stage and were interacting with guests. The officer had a Mic on and was very good at getting guest interaction. And had a good crowd develop around the stage.
I'm in no hurry to go back. DS is ready anytime to use the app. If he was allowed to go in costume, he'd be there everyday.
We spent around 2 hours in Galaxy's Edge.