Savi's Workshop lightsabers at Hollywood Studios get new blade effects and new Protection and Defense parts

Lightsabers built at Savi's Workshop now come with an upgraded chassis and blade. Disney says every chassis and blade, in any hilt theme, has new thermal-cutting, spinning and deflection effects. The change took effect Oct. 5, 2026.

What changed

• New effects in every lightsaber built there: a thermal-cutting effect, a spinning effect and deflection effects, plus smoother blade activation and upgraded audio. Disney's Savi's page, read Oct. 21, 2026, lists the same effects.
• New parts for an existing hilt theme. Protection and Defense was already one of the four themes offered year-round; it now has white finishes and gold detailing. BlogMickey, in a first look dated Oct. 6, 2026 in its page data, saw the ten new white-and-gold parts on display at Hollywood Studios.
• Four hilt themes. Disney's page offers "4 available hilt themes".
• A colour-change effect can be unlocked with special "cracked" Kyber crystals, Disney's blog says.

When

• Since Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.
• For lightsabers built from that date. Laughing Place says "new lightsabers constructed at Savi's Workshop are now enhanced".

Where

• Savi's Workshop is inside Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge at Disney's Hollywood Studios.
• The park is in Bay Lake, Orange County.

What it means if you live here

• What it costs: Disney's page says "$274.99 per lightsaber, plus tax", paid in full when you book.
• Park admission is extra. Disney's page says separate Hollywood Studios admission is required.
• Book ahead. Disney's page says: "Advance reservations are highly recommended." BlogMickey says bookings open 60 days ahead, with a limited number of same-day slots up to two hours ahead.
• Cancelling: within one day of the reservation, or not showing up, costs the full price. Lightsabers are nonrefundable and get no Annual Passholder discount.
• Who can build: age 5 and up is recommended, and the builder may bring one guest; at least one of the two must be 14 or older.
• Already own one? No source read says a lightsaber built earlier can be upgraded.
• Cracked crystals: no source read gives where they are sold or what they cost.