These Souvenirs From A Galaxy Far, Far Away Are Awesome

One of the coolest thing about a visit to Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is the souvenirs. The markets of Batuu are filled with delightful items like costumes, clothing, and toys. However, some of my favorite souvenirs are the maps and specialty food containers found throughout the land.

When you walk into Hollywood Studios, be sure to grab a map. The latest map is printed on slightly heavier paper than a typical Disney map. It's also printed with metallic ink. As you open it, the map focuses on the amazing sights that can be found in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge.

The second fold has even more information about Star Wars throughout the park as well as a guide to Aurebesh, the language of the Star Wars universe. The map then shows all of the rides. attractions, and dining at Hollywood Studios like a regular park map. It's a very cool and free collectible.

As you head from the main park into Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, pick up a Traveler's Guide from a cast member. The guide is printed on heavy paper in flat ink, unlike any map I've seen at Disney. It's smaller than a regular map and has information about Batuu on one side and a map and a Galactic Guide to Star Wars throughout Hollywood Studios on the other.

It also has a guide to Aurebesh and every section is labeled in English and Aurebesh. The Traveler's Guide is another fun freebie.

One of my favorite souvenirs is the Batuuan Spira. The heavy, metal coin is actually a Disney Gift Card. When you first load the card, you have to add a minimum of $100. The Spira is labeled in Aurebesh. It says "Spira" and "BSO" short for Black Spire Outpost. The Spira can then be used anywhere Disney Gift Cards are accepted. It's a fun way to pay for food and collectibles throughout Batuu. And when it's empty, it's a fun souvenir of your trip off world. The Batuuan Spira is available at the Droid Depot. If you walk around to the back of the shop, you can enter and purchase your Spira without waiting with the Droid makers.

If food related souvenirs are more your speed, there's no shortage of those either. The smallest, and least expensive, is the round, thermal detonator Coke products. You can buy Coke, Diet Coke, or Sprite. The outer lid of these bottles is removable, but it's difficult to open or close the bottle without it. They aren't cheap at $6 each, but they are pretty cool.

Perhaps you prefer a larger collectible drink, and one you can only find on Batuu. If so, why not order a Bubo Wamba Family Farms Light-Up Sipper from the Milk Stand. It comes filled with either Blue Milk (my favorite) or Green Milk (Bean's favorite). The plant based drinks defy explanation regarding flavor, but they are surprisingly good. The sipper is pretty cool, with a Bantha design on one side and a Thala-siren on the other. It has a switch to turn on the light-up function on the bottom, and a carry strap (I always recommend unclipping the strap release, tying the strap in a half knot, and reclipping the strap. Trust me, you'll  be glad you did when you avoid dropping it unexpectedly.) The Sipper is a little pricey at $24.99, but it comes with a good amount of "milk."

Finally, if specialty Disney Popcorn Buckets are something you just can't resist, Batuu has got you covered.  At Kat Saka's Kettle, you'll find a MSE-6 Repair Droid, or mouse droid, filled with the special Outpost Mix popcorn. The top of the droid as a lid that opens to accept a bag of popcorn. The wheel turn and it has a carry strap. The Droid popcorn bucket is $19.99. The popcorn is an intriguing mix of sweet and spicy that I quite enjoyed.

So, with a wealth of souvenirs to choose from, which ones will you bring home?