Meet Chewbacca at Star Wars Launch Bay at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Chewbacca, the friendly Wookie from Kashyyyk, meets guests daily at Star Wars Launch Bay at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. While Chewie is a Wookie of little words, he tends to give the best hugs. We recently stopped in his meet-and-greet to say hi and take a few updated photos.

Below, we’ll share the details of Chewbacca’s meet-and-greet. We’ll discuss how long you can expect to wait and preview a few photos of the location. It’s important to mention upfront that you will likely encounter a longer-than-average wait. He’s a popular character.

Chewbacca is best known as Han Solo’s loyal friend and Millennium Falcon copilot. He appears in episodes 4-6 of the original Star Wars trilogy and episodes 7-9 of the final trilogy. He is a gentle giant and makes for a fun character meet-and-greet.

We’ll go over a complete walkthrough of meeting Chewbacca below, but it’s important to note a few things before we continue:

• Lightning Lane: No, This meet-and-greet does not have a Lightning Lane.
• Early Theme Park Entry Eligible: No
• Extended Evening Eligible: No

Chewbacca’s meet-and-greet location is at Star Wars Launch Bay at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. At the time of this update, the meet is scheduled daily from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Remember to check the My Disney Experience app on the day of your visit for the exact timing. Star Wars Launch Bay is located toward the back of the Animation Courtyard, immediately next to the Disney Junior Play and Dance.

A list of wait times for the character meet-and-greets is posted outside the entrance. For example, Chewbacca’s posted wait was 30 minutes on the afternoon of this visit.

After meeting BB-8, I got in Chewbacca’s line at 1:48 p.m.

A reasonable number of guests were waiting ahead of me.

When it was my turn to meet Chewbacca, it was 2:11 p.m., so I waited for 23 minutes. Thankfully, all of the meets at Launch Bay are inside, which makes for a more comfortable wait than having to stand in line outside.

Chewbacca is exceptionally tall, but besides his looks, he’s not intimidating. Instead, he’s always excited and energetic as he welcomes each guest.

Unfortunately, Chewbacca doesn’t sign autographs. It would be a little tricky with those big, furry paws. A PhotoPass photographer was not available on the day of this visit. You can always ask the cast members attending the meet if they would take your photo. Many of them are happy to oblige.

As far as talking points, Chewbacca communicates with his hands and arms, but he is a non-talking character. However, he does give the best hugs. I have found the best times to meet Chewbacca are early in the morning or later in the afternoon, closer to the time Launch Bay is scheduled to close. Wait times tend to drop in the last hour of operation. But if this meet-and-greet is important to you, I’d get it out of the way sooner rather than later.

For other Star Wars Characters, you might enjoy the following:

• Where To Find Every Star Wars Character at Disney World
• Meet BB-8 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
• Meet Darth Vader at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
• Meet The Mandalorian and Grogu at Disney World

For more character meets at Hollywood Studios, try these:

• Meet Sulley (James P. Sullivan) at Hollywood Studios
• Minnie and Mickey Meet at Red Carpet Dreams
• Meet Edna Mode at The Edna Mode Experience
• Meet Olaf at Celebrity Spotlight at Hollywood Studios

You might also enjoy browsing our list of every character meet at Disney World.

In the Comments

Overall, Chewbacca’s meet-and-greet is always well worth the wait. Do you plan to meet him on your next visit to Hollywood Studios? Leave us a comment below!