Batuu Adventure Buddies arrive at Droid Depot in Disney’s Hollywood Studios on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, and guests will need a virtual queue to buy one. The interactive toys come as an Ewok, a Huttlet or Grogu, and all three will be sold at Droid Depot in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at both Walt Disney World and Disneyland starting that day. It is one more change in a big year for the land, which we looked at this week ahead of the Star Wars 50th anniversary.
What Is New at Droid Depot on November 17
The Ewok has been on sale at Disneyland since August 13. The Huttlet and Grogu are new for both coasts, and November 17 is the first day any of the three will be sold in Florida.
Each Buddy has LCD eyes, a face that moves, and sounds like giggles, laughs and chatter. In the story of the land, they are built by a crew of Anzellan makers. They react to each other, to the droids sold at Droid Depot, and to spots around Batuu like Ronto Roasters and the A-wing.
You set off reactions by tapping the head or belly. Tap the Ewok’s head three times for an Endor Dance Party. Tap Grogu’s head three times for Force Play, or tap his belly twice while he holds a food accessory for a Snack Surprise. The Huttlet has Appetite Echo and Cunning Deal Maker. More reactions are printed on the box.
Three gear sets are sold for an extra fee. The Endor set has a spear, a horn, a grilled fish and a poncho. The Mandalore set has a Mythosaur axe, Nummies, beskar chest armor and a shoulder cape. The Batuu set has a YT-1300 freighter model, an all-kit tool, a Ronto Wrap and a Batuuan poncho. Accessories clip into the Buddy’s left hand and set off their own sounds and movements. Disney has not shared a price for the Buddies. The Ewok was $99.99 at Disneyland back in August.
New R-Series Droid Factory action figures launch on November 17 too. They have new light and sound functions that turn on with a short press of the button on the canister. Do not mix these up with the droids you build. The Droid Factory figures are separate from the larger Droid Depot Custom Astromech Units, and the Custom Astromech Units are the ones that can interact with a Batuu Adventure Buddy. Disney’s guide says Droid Factory figures are also sold at Star Wars Trading Post in the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort.
How the Virtual Queue Works at Hollywood Studios
Starting November 17, guests with valid park admission can request a spot in the virtual queue at 7 a.m. Eastern in the My Disney Experience app. A second chance opens at 1 p.m. for guests who are already inside the park. Each party is limited to two guests. There is no standby line while the virtual queue is running, though Disney says one may open after every group has been called. Getting into the queue does not guarantee you get to buy one.
Once you are called, a cast member at a wall bay inside Droid Depot helps you pick your Buddy and gear, and then you take part in a short moment that brings it to life.
Our take: We saw these in a preview at D23 in August, but we were not able to buy one. November 17 is also Life Day, the Wookiee holiday, which is always a fun day at Galaxy’s Edge. We will be there for it, and we will report back on prices and how the virtual queue goes.
One more new item arrives the same day. Droid Factory R-Series action figures with new lights and sounds launch at Star Wars Trading Post in the Downtown Disney District at Disneyland Resort. A short press of the button on the canister turns them on. These are separate from the build-your-own droids at Droid Depot.
How Building a Droid Works at Droid Depot
The main draw at Droid Depot is still building your own droid. You check in with a cast member and get a blueprint and a metal basket. You pick a model, then grab the parts you need from a conveyor belt in the colors you want. Only the builder named on the order can put the droid together. A cast member helps you finish and switch it on at the build station.
There are four models. BB-Series droids roll on a ball body. R-Series and C-Series droids are the classic astromech shapes with a dome, a body and legs. A-LT-Series droids have a dome, a body and two side legs. After your droid is switched on, you can add voice chips and accessories. Finished droids and premium droids are sold in the shop too.
At Disneyland, reservations are no longer required to build a droid. At Walt Disney World, check DisneyWorld.com for available dates. Disneyland’s Droid Depot also got a new backstory this year as part of the Galaxy’s Edge timeline change, while Florida’s land stays in the sequel era.
Batuu Adventure Buddies go on sale Tuesday, November 17 at Droid Depot in Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disneyland park. For more Disney merchandise news, visit our Disney Consumer Products hub. Disney’s full guide is on the Disney Parks Blog.
