The Galactic Gathering is just a few days away! We know you may have a few questions as you prepare to travel through the galaxy to the meeting point. Below you’ll find all the information you need to get ready for this exciting event!
How do I get there?
The Galactic Gathering will be held at Darth’s Mall, located at the end of Streets of America, next to ‘Lights, Motors, Action!® Extreme Stunt Show®’. Event hours are 10am – 3 pm.
Registration will begin at Darth’s Mall when the park opens at 9am. All adults should be prepared to register in person and have a government-issued photo identification available; attendees under 18 should check-in with their parent/guardian. Your event registration team will be at the ready to provide an event credential and wristband. Each individual Guest must be present to receive their credential and wristband as well as pick-up any pre-purchased merchandise under their name.
What is the flow of the event?
10:00am-3:00pm….Galactic Gathering Registration & Pre-order Product Pickup
10:00am-3:00pm….Watto’s Grotto and X-Wing Collectibles Open for Shopping
10:00am-2:50pm…Star Wars™ D-Tech Me Experience Reservations and Walk-ups Available*
10:00am-3:00pm….Roaming Special Character Appearances
11:00am-3:00pm….Art signing with Raymond Swanland, Acme Archive Artist
12:00pm-3:00pm….Merchandise signing with Ashley Eckstein, Voice of Ahsoka Tano and designer of
Her Universe Apparel
2:00pm-3:00pm…Merchandise signing with Disney Design Group Artists Derek Lesinski, Derrick Lirette, John Henselmeier, Maria Clapsis, Ron Cohee, & Quynh Kimball
What else do I need to know?
- Darth’s Mall will include two (2) locations during the Galactic Gathering with the following offerings:
- Watto’s Grotto –Tusken Fridge Raiders Food & Beverage location, Star Wars™ Weekends merchandise, Build-Your-Own-Droid, Build-Your-Own-Lightsaber, personalized Aurabesh name tags, Her Universe apparel, Official Pix photographs, toys, plush, and Passholder Event merchandise.
- X-Wing Collectibles – Star Wars™ D-Tech Me, Dooney & Bourke, Graphic MagicBands, Pins, Vinylmation, SMS Audio Listening Station, art and collectibles, and Passholder Event merchandise.
- Any Limited Edition items remaining after the Random Selection Process will be offered for sale at the registers in X-Wing Collectibles on a first come, first serve basis. A shopping list will be distributed at check-in so that you are aware of what items are available.
- We encourage you to enjoy your time in Darth’s Mall and enjoy the various offerings and shopping opportunities. Your Galactic Gathering event items (other than the event credential and lanyard) will be available for pick-up in Watto’s Grotto along with any RSP and pre-ordered merchandise. Once you pick up these items, you are responsible for them.
- Your pre-purchased items can be picked up at any time during the event. For Guest convenience, we will be offering Package Pickup and Resort Delivery for those Guests who wish to send their purchases to the front of the park or to their Disney Resort. Shipping of Galactic Gathering Gifts, and individual pins is not permitted. (Please note: delivery times for these options vary.)
- Event Guests may leave the event and return throughout the day; please show your event wristband and credential to gain re-admission to the event.
- Finally, we’re excited to announce that Official Pix will be joining forces with us in Darth’s Mall this year! In addition to an assortment of officially licensed STAR WARS autographs and photographs, we will be offering a Limited Edition 15 photograph folder set featuring characters represented by our visiting talent for this year’s Star Wars™ Weekends. Look for galactically cool images of Emperor Palpatine, Aayla Secura, Sabine Wren, Wicket W. Warrick, Ki-Adi-Mundi, Hera Syndulla, Boba Fett (young & old), Zeb Orrelios, Darth Maul, Ahsoka Tano, Yoda, Chewbacca, Ezra Bridger and Obi-Wan Kenobi! Limited to just 300 sets, these are sure to go quick, so grab yours early at the Galactic Gathering!
Saw him in the Darth Maul line last year but didn't have the guts to go say hi!
