Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is likely going to be considered the most immersive land at any Disney Park around the world. In creating such an immersive landscape that Disney had to include those who would inhabit it. That means they brought in droids, aliens, and other characters from the Star Wars Universe. Some of these characters you may recognize, and other characters are brand new!
These characters are spread across the land. Some will of these characters are audio-animatronic figures, others will offer meet-and-greet opportunities, and others are simply the merchants trying to sell you a souvenir from Batuu.
CHARACTERS
Chewbacca
Locations: Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, Resistance Encampment
The Millennium Falcon was damaged, and Chewbacca has stopped by Batuu while it is getting repaired. Chewie is working with Hondo Ohnaka who is supplying him with the part he needs to get the Falcon fixed in exchange for a few smuggling runs.
Dok-Ondar
Location: Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities
Dok-Ondar is a “larger-than-life collector of all things odd and hard to find.” His reputation has made him into one of the leaders of the black market on Batuu. Locals say you should never cross him. Dok-Ondar will be hard at work at his desk taking calls and barking orders.
Oga Garra
Location: Oga’s Cantina
Oga is another powerful business owner on Batuu. While she has garnered a lot of power as a crime boss of Black Spire Outpost she actually rarely seen.
The Gatherers
Location: Savi’s Workshop – Handbuilt Lightsabers
Gatherers believe in the ways of the Force. These men and women are trying to restore balance in the “galaxy by passing on ancient knowledge.” They help guests build their very own lightsaber.
Vi Moradi
Location: Black Spire Outpost
As a spy for the Resistance Vi Moradi has stopped by Batuu to scout of Batuu as a potential Resistance recruiting station. Vi Moradi is working as hard as she can to stay ahead of the First Order.
Hondo Ohnaka
Location: Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
The Weequay pirate Hondo Ohnaka is a smuggler who founded Ohnaka Transport Solutions, which “operates out of Black Spire Outpost and specializes in acquiring or delivering restricted items.” On Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run guests work for him as they try and obtain “some prized cargo of importance to both the First Order and the Resistance.”
Kylo Ren
Location: Docking Bay 9 (First Order Encampment)
You may have already met Kylo Ren at Star Wars Launch Bay, but if you haven’t or curious to meet him on Batuu you will have the chance! Kylo Ren has stopped by Batuu to destroy the rising Resistance forces who have gathered there.
Rey
Location: Resistance Encampment
Rey is on Batuu to recruit new supporters of the Resistance. She came here sometime after the Battle of Crait, and is desperately looking for help in the Outer Rim.
Zabaka
Location: Toydarian Toymaker
Zabaka is a flying alien species known as Toydarian. You may recognize her species from Star Wars: The Phantom Menace. While you can’t directly see Zabaka you will see her silhouette through her workshop window.
CREATURES
Convor
Location: Creature Stall
Convor are gold and brown plumed bird that are considered pets throughout the galaxy. This bird species was first seen in the Star Wars: The Clone Wars” animated television series.
Dianoga
Locations: Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities, Black Spire Outpost Water Fountain
You may remember this tentacled species from the trash compactor in Star Wars: A New Hope. On Batuu the eye of a dianoga pokes in and out of a water tank at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities. This dianoga is known as Tiny among the locals. Dok-Ondar is also raising a juvenile dianoga known as Toothy.
Dokma
Location: Creature Stall
Dokma is a shy creature with a protective shell with two eyestalks, similar to a snail. You might recognize this species if you’ve watched the “Star Wars Rebels” animated television series.
Felucian Fireflies
Location: Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities
Felucian Fireflies are colorful glowing creatures that are native to humid jungle planet Felucia.
Fyrnock
Location: Creature Stall
In the cover of darkness, the Fyrnock species hide for their own safety. Fyrnock is the size of a small humanoid that is a fierce predator. You may remember the Fyrnock species if you watched the “Star Wars Rebels” animated television series.
Loth-cat
Location: Creature Stall
Native to the planet Lothal, this feline creature typically hunts rodents in the grassy plains of its home planet. At the Creature Stall, you’ll see a Loth-cat’s tail gently swaying back and forth as it sleeps.
Kowakian Monkey-Lizard
Location: Creature Stall
This reptilian creature is probably recognized the most for being Jabba the Hutt’s pet. Turns out this species is a pet to many of the galaxy’s underworld. You’ll see one of the Kowakian Monkey-Lizard’s tails hanging from a cage in the Creature Stall.
Momong (also known as a Trandoshan monkey)
Location: Creature Stall
This primate species typically live in trees, but at the Creature Stall you’ll see one stuck in a cage hanging in the Creature Stall. You may recognize this species from the Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated television series.
Mynock
Location: Oga’s Cantina
You may spot a Mynock in Oga’s cantina tanks. These bat-like parasites chew on power cables and energy conductors of starships.
Ollopom
Location: Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities
Often mistaken for a plant this rodent is typically found in the Gungan Swamps of Naboo.
Profrogg
Location: Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities
You’ll see a taxidermic Profrogg in Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities. This rodent creature with horns, a snout, and claws typically builds burrowing tunnels underground known as “towns.”
Puffer Pig
Location: Creature Stall
The Puffer Pig species are a critical resource for smugglers as they can sniff for valuable minerals. Then a Puffer Pig gets scared they inflate. You see the eyes and hear the snorts of a Puffer Pig in the Creature Stall.
Sarlacc
Location: Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities
Sarlacc are an extremely dangerous carnivore species who can grow to be 100 meters long. You might remember this as the species that ate Boba Fett in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. A baby sarlacc can be seen in a tank at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities.
Swamp Slug
Location: Oga’s Cantina
Swamp Slug have thousands of teeth and can crush most plants and animals in its mouth. This native species typically live in the bogs of Dagobah. You might spot one in Oga’s Cantina if you look closely.
Wampa
Location: Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities
Dok-Ondar must really love taxidermy. A large white and furry taxidermic wampa in his collection at his Den of Antiquities. Wampa are native to the ice planet Hoth and are most widely recognized from their appearance in Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.
Womp Rat
Location: Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities
Guests can also find a taxidermic womp rat at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities. Luke Skywalker mentioned that this rodent creature is much larger than two meters in Star Wars: A New Hope.
Worrt
Location: Creature Stall, Oga’s Cantina
Worrt are typically found in the sand dunes of Tatooine looking for rodents and insects that it can grab with its long tongue. This creature can be seen in one of the tanks in Oga’s Cantina.
DROIDS
8D-J8
Location: Ronto Roasters
8D-J8 was formerly a smelter droid but has been reprogrammed to cook the meats at Ronto Roasters.
DJ R-3X
Location: Oga’s Cantina
DJ R-3X was formerly a Star Tours pilot but has since been reprogramed as a DJ after crash landing on Batuu. DJ R-3X works by Mubo at the Droid Depot providing entertainment and music for patrons of Oga’s Cantina.
R5-P8
Location: Spaceport
R5-P8 is an automated repair mechanic with sass. This droid works as Hondo’s astromech on many smuggler’s many starships.
Credit: Disney
Stephen "Steve" Porter started going to the parks with his family in 1996. Since then he hasn't looked back! Steve was a cast member participating in the Disney College Program in 2013. Most recently he graduated from Penn State University!
