Lightsaber Training on Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser Story

Lightsaber Training on Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser

Disney is about to make that dream a reality and they have developed a real lightsaber training experience for guests staying at the Star Wars Hotel.

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In this story, we are going to share everything we know so far about the lightsaber training including how it works and every FAQ you might have about doing it.

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This is instantly going to be one of the most popular experiences on the Galactic Starcruiser and we plan on spending as much time as possible in the training room.

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When Does It Run?

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How It Works

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The objective is to move your lightsaber to the different spots quickly and block as many of the laser blasts as possible, just like if you were a Jedi.

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