The Entire List of Star Wars Characters at Disney World (With Where to Find Them)

Are you looking to meet Star Wars characters on your next Disney World vacation? If so, you’ll have the opportunity to meet multiple characters at Galaxy’s Edge, along with a few traditional meet-and-greets at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

We’re in the parks often and see these characters regularly. Thankfully, within the last year, we’ve seen more and more character interactions return, especially when it comes to Star Wars Characters.

Below, we’ll discuss every Star Wars character you might see roaming Galaxy’s Edge. Then, we’ll preview each regular meet-and-greet opportunity. So grab your lightsaber! We’re off to meet some characters who work for the rebellion, and we might run into a few on the dark side of the force along the way!

List of Star Wars Characters at Disney World

Here are the Star Wars characters you can expect to see on an average day at Walt Disney World:

• BB-8
• Chewbacca
• Darth Vader
• Grogu and Din Djarin (The Mandalorian)
• Kylo Ren
• Rey
• Stormtroopers
• Vi Moradi

Limited Time Offering: From July 16th through August 30th (2025), guests will have the opportunity to see BDX Droids at Galaxy’s Edge. (For More Details: BDX Droids Now Appearing at Walt Disney World)

A few Star Wars characters have appeared in other Disney Parks that you probably won’t see at Disney World. For example, Boba Fett and Fennec Shand have surprised guests at Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland. R2-D2 also makes appearances in Disneyland, but he’s considered a rare character.

Formerly, the following Star Wars characters appeared in Hollywood Studios: Jawas, C-3PO, Darth Maul, and Captain Phasma. Captain Phasma led the March of the First Order down Hollywood Boulevard. However, those meets concluded when Galaxy’s Edge opened.

Numerous characters appeared during Star Wars Weekends (many years ago now). The number of characters you might see during that time was almost unreal.

Lastly, you probably won’t find other popular characters like Princess Leia, Luke, Hans Solo, Poe Dameron, and Finn in the parks. But wouldn’t it be incredible if they were added?

Roaming Characters in Galaxy’s Edge

Below, we’ll look at some character interactions you might have in Galaxy’s Edge. A few of these characters are listed in the My Disney Experience app as meeting daily. So, if you hang out long enough, you will probably run into them.

Grogu and The Mandalorian

Din Djarin and Grogu (AKA The Mandalorian and Baby Yoda) have become regulars on the planet of Batuu. They are the hottest commodity in the galaxy, and fans love them. They meet daily in Galaxy’s Edge, and their times are listed in the My Disney Experience app. You can typically find

They can typically be found toward the edge of the Black Spire Outpost Market. This location is on the left, past Rise of the Resistance, immediately before the entrance to the market. They come out from time to time and visit with guests. When crowds are reasonable, you might run into them walking through the market.

If meeting the pair is important to you, we suggest trying to find them earlier in the day rather than later. Since this is not a traditional meet-and-greet, you’ll want to be prepared when you see them. Our experience is that they will pose for a photo if you ask politely. However, if crowds are overbearing, they might not stay out long. So don’t be too disappointed if you don’t get a photo with them.

Related: Meet The Mandalorian and Grogu

Rey

Rey of the last trilogy in the Skywalker Star Wars saga is a regular roaming character in Galaxy’s Edge. She is often listed in the My Disney Experience app as making appearances between 9:00 a.m. and the park’s closing time. Usually, she is out around the Millennium Falcon immediately next to Smugglers Run. We have found her reasonably easy to run into on our visits.

Kylo Ren

Kylo Ren makes appearances on the planet Batuu. Occasionally, you might hear his ship landing near First Order Cargo. This unique interaction is listed in the entertainment section of the My Disney Experience app as the “First Order Searches for the Resistance.” It happens intermittently throughout most of the day.

He makes a pretty big entrance and is usually surrounded by a couple of Stormtroopers. Kylo Ren is listed in the My Disney Experience app as appearing most of the day. We have seen him out more and more often as of late.

In addition to his stage theatrics, you might run into Kylo Ren roaming the land. Don’t be surprised if he tries to use the force to get you to tell him where the rebel spy is hiding.

Vi Moradi

Speaking of rebel spies, Vi Moradi is often out roaming Batuu. You might see her captured by Stormtroopers. Sometimes, she gets caught! If she’s managed to escape, you’ll find her hiding around various props in the land. She is pretty easy to spot with her blue hair and bright orange jacket.

She will likely ask you which side you’re on–the good guys or the bad?

Chewbacca

Chewbacca roams Galaxy’s Edge throughout the day. He also has a formal character meet-and-greet at Star Wars Launch Bay, which we’ll discuss a little further down. Chewbacca is usually with Rey or Vi Moradi when we see him. Sometimes, you’ll find him helping Rey work on the Millennium Falcon.

Stormtroopers

The Stormtroopers are the most common characters roaming Galaxy’s Edge. They are so common that it would be uncommon not to see them. I can’t tell you how often I’ve encountered them stopping guests to ask what they’re doing with their data pads (cell phones).

Characters at Star Wars Launch Bay

In addition to those roaming Galaxy’s Edge, several Star Wars characters have traditional meet-and-greets at Star Wars Launch Bay. This meet-and-greet is at the back of the Animation Courtyard off Hollywood Boulevard.

BB-8

BB-8 meets daily at Star Wars Launch Bay. He is entertaining and asks the funniest questions. Thankfully, a cast member is usually nearby to help him translate. BB-8 doesn’t sign autographs, but he’ll gladly pose for a few photos!

Related: Meet BB-8 at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Darth Vader

Darth Vader also meets at Star Wars Launch Bay, which is one of the best. But word of warning: He will stay “in character.” So, this meet-and-greet could be intimidating for smaller children. However, it is an excellent place to have a family photo taken, and Darth Vader will ensure that everyone cooperates.

Related: Meet Darth Vader at Hollywood Studios

Chewbacca

Chewbacca, the Wookie, also meets daily at Star Wars Launch Bay. While Chewbacca is the friendliest character, his appearance can be intimidating. You can expect big hugs at this endearing character meet-and-greet.

Times for all Star Wars Launch Bay characters are listed in the My Disney Experience app. They commonly average 30-45 minute waits during the busier portions of the day.

Related: Meet Chewbacca at Hollywood Studios

Final Thoughts on Star Wars Characters at Disney World

Hopefully, this article gave you an idea of where to find Star Wars characters at Walt Disney World. Unfortunately, dining with Star Wars characters in the parks is not an option.

For more Star Wars at Walt Disney World, you might like the following articles:

• Galaxy’s Edge Guide (Disney World)
• Star Tours, the Adventure Continues
• Smugglers Run: Millennium Falcon
• Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
• Oga’s Cantina Review

Additionally, we have a ton of Disney World character information on the site. Here are our character guides for each park:

• The Complete List of Characters at Magic Kingdom
• Character Meet-and-Greets at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
• Meet Characters at Epcot
• Characters at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

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