Disney’s Hollywood Studios will begin using a virtual queue on Nov. 17 for guests seeking Batuu Adventure Buddies, a new collection of interactive Star Wars companions sold at Droid Depot in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
Guests can request a boarding group in the My Disney Experience app at 7 a.m. Eastern time. A second opportunity opens at 1 p.m. for guests who have entered Hollywood Studios. Valid theme park admission is required, and Disney says joining the queue does not guarantee that a guest will be able to make a purchase.
Virtual-queue parties can include up to two guests, both of whom must be listed in My Disney Experience and are eligible to buy a companion. There will be no standby line while the virtual queue is active, though standby access could be offered after all boarding groups have been called.
The collection includes Grogu, an Ewok and a Huttlet. Disney says the companions have animated eyes, character sounds and touch-triggered reactions, including interactions with nearby buddies. Guests can also purchase themed accessory sets for an additional charge; the accessories attach to a companion’s left hand and trigger additional sounds or animations.
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At Droid Depot, a cast member will help guests choose a buddy and accessories at a dedicated wall bay before an activation experience. The process recalls the virtual boarding groups once used for Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance when that attraction opened in December 2019, although Rise of the Resistance now has a regular standby line.
Visitors planning a Hollywood Studios day and hoping to buy a Batuu Adventure Buddy should be ready for the two app-based queue windows. Disney World ticket planning can help guests ensure they have the required admission before attempting to join.
