The Black Spire Outpost on Batuu in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is a world like no other ever before explored at the Happiest Place on Earth and this new world is chock-full of new and familiar characters and creatures to encounter. Whether it’s film favorite characters, sassy and mechanical droids, or a varying assortment of wildlife on the planet, you’ll never know who or what you’ll see when you explore this new Disneyland expansion!
Here’s a look at the characters, droids, and creatures you could encounter…
Characters
Rey
Location: Resistance Encampment, Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
Sometime after the Battle of Crait at the conclusion of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi,” Resistance hero Rey made her way to Batuu. Here, she leads the recruitment effort for the Resistance by actively inspiring supporters of the Resistance along the galaxy’s Outer Rim.
Chewbacca
Locations: Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, Resistance Encampment
A legendary Wookiee warrior and Han Solo’s co-pilot aboard the Millennium Falcon, Chewbacca (“Chewie,” for short) came to Batuu aboard the damaged Falcon. He needs special parts to fix his ship and the Resistance needs fresh supplies, so Chewie made a deal to loan Hondo Ohnaka the Millennium Falcon for a few smuggling runs in exchange for the items he desperately needs.
Kylo Ren
Location: Docking Bay 9 (First Order Encampment), Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
The Supreme Leader of the First Order strikes fear in the hearts of his foes with his imposing mask, long dark robes, iconic hilted red lightsaber and notoriously violent temper. As a highly trained, Force-sensitive warrior, Kylo Ren is determined to root out the Resistance and travels to Batuu to search for and destroy any traces he can find.
WATCH: Kylo Ren lands on Batuu
Poe Dameron
Location: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
A commander in the Resistance starfighter corps, Poe Dameron is one of General Leia Organa’s most-trusted operatives. A decorated X-wing pilot, he is currently stationed at the hidden Resistance encampment on Batuu, where among other duties he escorts transport shuttles off the planet.
Finn
Location: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
FN-2187 (nickname “Finn”) was trained since birth to serve the First Order as a Stormtrooper, but a skirmish on Jakku awakened his conscience and drove him down a different path as a member of the Resistance. Since leaving the First Order, Finn has aided both Poe Dameron and Rey in their quest to defeat their oppressors, as he seems to have a knack for finding – and getting out of – trouble.
Lieutenant Bek
Location: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
Bek is a Mon Calamari – a humanoid, aquatic species with high-domed heads, webbed hands and large, goggle-like eyes. He is a communications officer for the Resistance, stationed on Batuu to oversee the processing of new recruits. Bek is assigned to a Resistance Intersystem Transport Ship (I-TS) to help recruits make their way off planet and to the hidden Resistance rendezvous point.
General Hux
Location: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
A young, ruthless officer in the First Order, General Hux is a rival of Kylo Ren who eagerly awaits the day the First Order will use its technological superiority to defeat the Resistance. Hux commands his troops from a Star Destroyer in orbit around Batuu.
Hondo Ohnaka
Location: Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run
Established in the “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” animated television series, Hondo Ohnaka is a Weequay pirate turned “legitimate” businessman (although most would call him a smuggler). A rough-around-the-edges rogue, he is always looking out for the next big score. Hondo founded Ohnaka Transport Solutions, which operates out of Black Spire Outpost and specializes in acquiring or delivering restricted items. In Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, he asks guests to help him acquire some prized cargo of importance to both the First Order and the Resistance. And, of course, Hondo will be pocketing a sizeable profit along the way.
WATCH: Hondo Ohnaka introduction in ‘Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run’
Dok-Ondar
Location: Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities
A larger-than-life collector of all things odd and hard to find, Dok-Ondar buys, sells and trades valuable items in his intergalactic antiquities shop. The Ithorian is a proud curator, amassing a collection unrivaled in the galaxy. He is also known as the “gatekeeper” of the black market in Black Spire Outpost, so locals know not to cross him. Guests can see him working at his desk, taking inventory and barking the occasional order at his assistants between incoming calls.
Zabaka
Location: Toydarian Toymaker
Zabaka is a Toydarian, the flying alien species first seen in “Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.” Her small stall has thrived in Black Spire Outpost by selling quality toys and through her good relationships with other proprietors in town. Guests can see the silhouette of Zabaka going about her daily business through her workshop window.
The Gatherers
Location: Savi’s Workshop – Handbuilt Lightsabers
As believers in the ways of the Force, the Gatherers are a group of men and women dedicated to restoring balance in the galaxy by passing on ancient knowledge. Part of their mission is guiding the next generation of Jedi-hopefuls in building their own unique lightsabers.
Vi Moradi
Location: Black Spire Outpost
Vi Moradi is a spy and intelligence officer for the Resistance who traveled to Batuu to scout the planet for its viability as a potential Resistance recruiting station. This strong-willed, hot-tempered, quick-witted woman is trying to stay one step ahead of the First Order while recruiting for the Resistance as she traverses the twisting pathways of Black Spire Outpost.
Oga Garra
Location: Oga’s Cantina
This Blutopian crime boss of Black Spire Outpost is a mysterious figure. She is never seen, but is often heard yelling at her servers inside Oga’s Cantina. Her influence stretches throughout the outpost, as her fingers are in every business transaction and she knows everyone coming and going.
Stormtroopers
Location: Marketplace, Spaceport
Usually travelling in pairs, you can spot the imposing soldiers in most parts of Batuu; their presence, along with the First Order, a growing threat to peace in the area.
Droids
DJ R-3X
Location: Oga’s Cantina
This former Star Tours pilot droid, known as “Rex,” crash landed on Batuu and was reprogrammed into a DJ by Mubo at the Droid Depot. Mubo gave Rex to Oga Garra to pay off a debt, and “DJ Rex” now provides the musical entertainment inside Oga’s Cantina – and he’s still as chatty as ever.
BB-8
Location: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
A skittish but loyal astromech, BB-8 accompanies Poe Dameron on missions for the Resistance, helping keep his X-wing in working order. The droid also met Rey in the desert on Jakku and helped her locate Jedi Master Luke Skywalker. BB-8 is now helping both Rey and Poe at the hidden Resistance encampment on Batuu.
First Order R5-Series Astromech
Location: Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance
R5s are a variation on the popular astromech series of droids, versatile utility robots generally used for the maintenance and repair of starships and related technology. The R5s’ somewhat churlish personalities tend to make them prone to bickering with other droids. The First Order uses black R5s to pilot troop transports aboard the Star Destroyer in orbit above Batuu.
8D-J8
Location: Ronto Roasters
As a former smelter droid, 8D-J8 was reprogrammed to do one thing: turn the meats on the spit at Ronto Roasters, ensuring they are cooked to perfection.
R5-P8
Location: Spaceport
This sassy droid is Hondo’s most capable astromech and serves as an automated repair mechanic on the smuggler’s many starships. He calls Hondo out on many occasions, always keeping the pirate on his toes.
WATCH: HR5-P8 interacts with Hondo Ohnaka in ‘Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run’
Other Creatures
Bantha
(Find at Creature Stall) – These shaggy horned creatures are native to Tattooine and have been spotted all across the Star Wars universe including the saga films and on “Star Wars: The Clone Wars.”
Convor
(Find at Creature Stall) – A popular pet throughout the galaxy, this gold and brown plumed bird was first seen in the “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” animated television series.
Corellian Hounds
(Find at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities) – Corelllian Hounds are a fleet-footed canine with a keen sense of smell that come in a wide variety of breeds from across Corellia. You might have seen one or two in Solo: A Star Wars Story.
Dewback
(Find at Creature Stall) – These rugged reptilian creatures are native to Tattooine and are used as a beast of burden across the galaxy. You might have seen them in the saga films as well as “Star Wars: The Clone Wars.”
Dianoga
(Find at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities, Black Spire Outpost Water Fountain) – This slimy, tentacled carnivore was first seen in “Star Wars: A New Hope” when it attacked Luke Skywalker in the Death Star trash compactor. When guests stop for a drink at the water fountain in the Black Spire Outpost marketplace, they may see the eye of a dianoga (nicknamed “Tiny”) pop out of the water tank above. Dok-Ondar has a juvenile dianoga in a tank at his shop – nicknamed “Toothy.”
Dokma
(Find at Creature Stall) – This small, timid creature with a protective shell and two eyestalks was seen in the “Star Wars Rebels” animated television series.
Felucian Fireflies
(Find at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities) – These glowing creatures are native to the colorful, humid jungle planet Felucia, first seen in “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith.”
Fyrnock
(Find at Creature Stall) – A fierce predator typically the size of a small humanoid, this creature can only survive under the cover of darkness. It lives in a dark crate in the stall, and was seen in the “Star Wars Rebels” animated television series.
Loth-cat
(Find at Creature Stall) – A sprightly feline that hunts small rodents on the grassy plains of Lothal, this lively animal is known primarily from the “Star Wars Rebels” animated television series. In the stall, guests can see a Loth-cat’s tail sway gently as it sleeps.
Kowakian Monkey-Lizard
(Find at Creature Stall) – This reptilian creature is a favorite pet for denizens of the galaxy’s underworld, most famously Jabba the Hutt. Guests visiting the stall can see the monkey-lizard’s tail hanging from a cage and occasionally hear its iconic high-pitched laugh, likely recognizing it from “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.”
Krykna
(Find at Creature Stall, Oga’s Cantina) – Creepy spider-like creatures that you definitely saw in season three of “Star Wars Rebels.”
Momong
(Find at Creature Stall) – Also known as a Trandoshan monkey, this species of primate lives in trees and was seen in the “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” animated television series. Guests can see its tail as it hangs from a cage in the stall.
Mynock
(Find at Oga’s Cantina, Creature Stall) – These “beastly things” are bat-like parasites that chew on the power cables and energy conductors of starships, as seen in “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.” In Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, guests may spy a mynock that’s pickled in one of Oga’s cantina tanks.
Neebray
(Find at Creature Stall) – These creepy flying creatures have been seen on several planets in “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.”
Nexu
(Find at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities) – This horrifying beast is known for its multitude of teeth and four eyes that give it a terrifying appearance. It was first seen in “Star Wars: Episode II Attack of the Clones.” Guests can see a taxidermic nexu in Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities.
Ollopom
(Find at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities) – A short, gentle rodent found in the Gungan Swamps of Naboo (sometimes mistaken for a plant).
Porg
(Find at Creature Stall) – The obnoxious winged creatures from the planet of Ahch-To and were first seen in “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.”
Profrogg
(Find at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities) – This large rodent forms complex underground burrowing systems called “towns.” It has horns, a snout, sharp incisors and powerful claws used for defense and digging. Guests can see a taxidermic profrogg in Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities.
Puffer Pig
(Find at Creature Stall) – A mammalian species capable of sniffing valuable minerals makes puffer pigs vital to smugglers, as seen in the “Star Wars Rebels” animated series. When frightened, it inflates to massive proportions. Guests will see its eyes and hear its grunts and snorts inside the Creature Stall.
Rathtar
(Find at Creature Stall) – These vile creatures were first spotted aboard the Millennium Falcon in “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”
Sarlacc
(Find at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities) – This dangerous carnivore can grow to 100 meters long and likes to bury itself in sand – leaving only its massive mouth exposed to the surface, as seen in “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.” Dok-Ondar keeps his infant sarlacc in a special tank that simulates arid atmospheric conditions.
Swamp Slug
(Find at Oga’s Cantina) – Native to the bogs of Dagobah, this creature has thousands of teeth capable of grinding up plants and animals – but not necessarily droids, as R2-D2 fortunately discovered in “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.” Those keeping a close eye will find a swamp slug in one of the cantina’s tanks.
Tauntaun
(Find at Creature Stall, Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities) – Native to the icy world of Hoth, these stinky creatures are easily domesticated. Alhough tauntauns are sure-footed and well equipped to handle Hoth’s daytime temperatures, the chilling extremes of a Hoth night will prove deadly without proper shelter. Guests can see a taxidermic tauntaun in Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities or pick one up from the Creature Stall.
Wampa
(Find at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities, Creature Stall) – This large, white, furry, carnivorous predator hails from the ice planet Hoth. It often sneaks up on prey prior to attack, as experienced by Luke Skywalker in “Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back.” Dok-Ondar has a taxidermic wampa in his collection.
Womp Rat
(Find at Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities) – This pest is native to Tatooine, and as Luke Skywalker noted in “Star Wars: A New Hope,” it isn’t much bigger than two meters. Guests can see a taxidermic womp rat in Dok-Ondar’s Den of Antiquities.
Worrt
(Find at Creature Stall, Oga’s Cantina) – A carnivorous amphibian typically found in the sand dunes of Tatooine, it famously made a brief cameo outside Jabba the Hutt’s palace in “Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.” It waits for unsuspecting rodents or insects to pass by, then whips its long tongue out to snatch prey. At
Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, guests can observe a worrt alive in one of the cantina’s tanks.
See it for Yourself
All the characters, droids, and creatures that inhabit the Black Spire Outpost can be seen now in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland which is now open.
- Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge also opens at Disney’s Hollywood Studios in nearly identical form on August 29, 2019.
Know Before You Go!
Now through June 23, guests may only visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge with pre-existing reservations which are now sold out. NO STANDBY QUEUE WILL BE AVAILABLE. General admission into the land AFTER June 23 may require (based on how busy the park is) a virtual queueing system “Boarding Pass” booked either through Guest Services or via the Disneyland app.
MORE INFO: Get even more news and information about Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
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