New SWGE Superthread! Now Open to All! (6/24/2019)

[Peachy0118]

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My daughter’s is named R2-Izzy, and she is a beloved member of the family at this point - she has her name on her backpack and had Mickey ears at one point (until they got lost... maybe she needs a new set for ROTR, come to think of it...)

Anyway, she comes to the parks quite a bit, but she also get a lot of play at home when kids come to visit - they love driving her around and making her beep. She lives out in our main living area, which helps her avoid being forgotten. She’s a sturdy little thing because she’s been crashed quite a bit, but other than some dings in her plastic, she is just fine.

She does have a Resistance chip now, but she didn’t originally. I kinda liked how she sounded without one, tbh.

Oh my goodness... pretty sold. How awesome! Adorable R2 unit!

I don't like the idea of spending the extra money on the backpack... but everything I read recommends it. What do you think? We are from out of country, so not like we will be bringing it back to the parks all the time...

 

[AndrewC]

Oh my goodness... pretty sold. How awesome! Adorable R2 unit!

I don't like the idea of spending the extra money on the backpack... but everything I read recommends it. What do you think? We are from out of country, so not like we will be bringing it back to the parks all the time...

I personally haven't done the experience because I had heard it was "less eventful" than the Saber one.... I would never play with the droid either (adult) and it seemed like a waste of money.... BUT, that damn backpack ALMOST made me impulse buy one. It was AMAZING being behind or near people in other lines throughout the day that had the backpack on and the droid in it peaking out, every now and then making some beeping sounds and "looking" around. I imagine they get a lot of comments from people for the rest of the day. So take that for what it's worth... I feel the big selling point for an adult with the droid is feeling like it's a companion with you and the backpack really cemented that feeling. (At least for an observer)

 

[AndrewC]

I know sabers are THE thing to build... but has anyone built a droid? What was your experience like on that?
We are doing our first trip since 2008 and are super excited for Star Wars! Hubby definitely is going to build a saber, but in the interest of saving some money I was thinking maybe I build a droid this time instead.

Thoughts?

The other option is just saving the money instead. For the saber experience you'll be able to watch as a guest. Save the money and hit the cantina and get a snack plate and each a drink or something. Honestly that add's up fast (drinks are like $15+ each); the Fuzzy Tauntaun is the most alien and super unique, so someone should at least order that once even if they don't think it's normally the type of drink they enjoy. The milk stand is certainly worth doing too, and that can add up in cost (surprisingly the serving size is "normal" compared to other drinks and you only get like 8 to 10oz), they're $8/each. So if you each get a drink at the cantina and each get "milk" you're looking at almost $50 just right there and you're already to half the cost of the droid...

 

[Peachy0118]

The other option is just saving the money instead. For the saber experience you'll be able to watch as a guest. Save the money and hit the cantina and get a snack plate and each a drink or something. Honestly that add's up fast (drinks are like $15+ each); the Fuzzy Tauntaun is the most alien and super unique, so someone should at least order that once even if they don't think it's normally the type of drink they enjoy. The milk stand is certainly worth doing too, and that can add up in cost (surprisingly the serving size is "normal" compared to other drinks and you only get like 8 to 10oz), they're $8/each. So if you each get a drink at the cantina and each get "milk" you're looking at almost $50 just right there and you're already to half the cost of the droid...

Yes, we already budgeted the cost of this; definitely in our plans! (well, the cantina anyway... I'm sure we will just HAVE to try the blue milk too! hahaha)

 

[Peachy0118]

I personally haven't done the experience because I had heard it was "less eventful" than the Saber one.... I would never play with the droid either (adult) and it seemed like a waste of money.... BUT, that damn backpack ALMOST made me impulse buy one. It was AMAZING being behind or near people in other lines throughout the day that had the backpack on and the droid in it peaking out, every now and then making some beeping sounds and "looking" around. I imagine they get a lot of comments from people for the rest of the day. So take that for what it's worth... I feel the big selling point for an adult with the droid is feeling like it's a companion with you and the backpack really cemented that feeling. (At least for an observer)

Hahaha, Oh, I'm an adult too... but also a big kid at heart.

Dang, another vote for the backpack... kind of what I'm afraid of. I think it might be a buy-it-all or save my money decision...

 

[Fuzeon]

How did you transport the droids home on the airplane? Did you carry on in the backpack? What if you don’t purchase the backpack?

 

[BrianL]

How did you transport the droids home on the airplane? Did you carry on in the backpack? What if you don’t purchase the backpack?

I can't speak for transport, but if you don't purchase the backpack they do come in a nice box - I believe it has a handle. I saw people with them at WDW anyway.

 

[Lvsdisney]

Sorry to hijack but we are doing this next week and I was wondering how much the backpacks cost?

 

[midnight star]

Sorry to hijack but we are doing this next week and I was wondering how much the backpacks cost?

$49.99 before tax and discounts

 

[Pamela M]

Just a reminder that you can go in with your husband when he builds his light saber! So you can both experience it.

I'm planning on building a droid when I go in April.

 

[midnight star]

I personally haven't done the experience because I had heard it was "less eventful" than the Saber one.... I would never play with the droid either (adult) and it seemed like a waste of money.... BUT, that damn backpack ALMOST made me impulse buy one. It was AMAZING being behind or near people in other lines throughout the day that had the backpack on and the droid in it peaking out, every now and then making some beeping sounds and "looking" around. I imagine they get a lot of comments from people for the rest of the day. So take that for what it's worth... I feel the big selling point for an adult with the droid is feeling like it's a companion with you and the backpack really cemented that feeling. (At least for an observer)

Haha! They are a big hit with people when they move around in the backpack.

 

[midnight star]

Well isn't that just the most adorable First Order droid ever?

he still needs a name. I need to think of one haha

 

[5kidsmommy]

Ok, so the backpack is $50. How much is the resistence chip? My son really wants to do this when we go but he's a planner and will be paying for all this himself. Just looking at what the approximate cost is. I know the droid itself is $99.00, correct?

 

[midnight star]

Ok, so the backpack is $50. How much is the resistence chip? My son really wants to do this when we go but he's a planner and will be paying for all this himself. Just looking at what the approximate cost is. I know the droid itself is $99.00, correct?

The chips are $12 unless they’ve changed.
Droid unit is $99...about $107 with tax. No discount for the but you can use it for the accessories

 

[Peachy0118]

Just a reminder that you can go in with your husband when he builds his light saber! So you can both experience it.

I'm planning on building a droid when I go in April.

Yes looking forward to this! And why we were thinking of each doing one of them

 

[disneylover102]

I’m finally going to SWGE tomorrow!!! I’ve been waiting 4 years for this! My flight gets in at 6:50 AM to LAX and the park opens at 9 but I’m still going to wait until around noon to enter SWGE. I’m thinking I’ll use the Critter Country entrance. I’m SO excited!!!

 

[Kender]

Ha ha, who am I kidding anyway. I'll probably get the backpack too.

The backpack is honestly worth it I think. Made it a lot easier (and safer) to tote around my little friend.

I took him on Space no issue. The box is a huge pain (although note that battery instructions are on the bottom of the box; I made sure to still get the box and then put my droid in the backpack after I stepped away from the Depot). Plus for return visits it makes life much easier having the backpack

I'm not that thrilled with my personality chip, but I do not regret getting the backpack or the blasters.

 

[midnight star]

The backpack is honestly worth it I think. Made it a lot easier (and safer) to tote around my little friend.

I took him on Space no issue. The box is a huge pain (although note that battery instructions are on the bottom of the box; I made sure to still get the box and then put my droid in the backpack after I stepped away from the Depot). Plus for return visits it makes life much easier having the backpack

I'm not that thrilled with my personality chip, but I do not regret getting the backpack or the blasters.

What chip did you get

 

[EmJ]

The backpack is honestly worth it I think. Made it a lot easier (and safer) to tote around my little friend.

I took him on Space no issue. The box is a huge pain (although note that battery instructions are on the bottom of the box; I made sure to still get the box and then put my droid in the backpack after I stepped away from the Depot). Plus for return visits it makes life much easier having the backpack

I'm not that thrilled with my personality chip, but I do not regret getting the backpack or the blasters.

What are the blasters? I feel like we're going to need some of those ….

 

[SOCALMouseMommy]

What are the blasters? I feel like we're going to need some of those ….

Why does the final price on this $100 droid keep inching higher?