Star Wars BDX Droids Coming to Walt Disney World: Interactive Animatronics Expand Globally

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Free-roaming robotic droid characters for Star Wars Galaxy's Edge

Posted: Saturday March 8, 2025 12:55pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Disney’s BDX Droids, the free-roaming animatronic characters that debuted at Disneyland, are set to make their way to Walt Disney World later this year. The interactive droids will also debut at Disneyland Paris and Tokyo Disneyland as part of future park expansions.

Free-roaming robotic droid characters for Star Wars Galaxy's Edge

BDX Droids first appeared at Disneyland in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, where they impressed guests with their fluid movements and lifelike interactions. These advanced animatronics are designed to freely navigate park walkways, interacting with guests and enhancing the immersive Star Wars experience.

At Walt Disney World, the BDX Droids are expected to debut in Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Galaxy’s Edge, though Disney has not yet announced an exact launch date. Details on the deployment timeline for Disneyland Paris and Tokyo Disneyland are also pending.

Disney’s expansion of these cutting-edge animatronics reflects ongoing efforts to bring more interactive experiences to theme parks worldwide. Keep an eye out for updates as Disney reveals more details about when and where you can encounter the BDX Droids later this year.

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MisterPenguin10 days ago

Matthew2mrt17 days ago

These BDX Droids are really incredible indeed. I hope they’ll come back to every Disney Resorts every year.

Raineman18 days ago

"Hey mouse-say cheese!"

danlb_200018 days ago

i know the guy who did this one...

PascagoulaRun19 days ago

Would be cool to get Cal Kestis and BD-1 as walkaround characters

FigmentFan8219 days ago

I have to say, even knowing how the sausage is made, I think this is a great and clever use for the technology that truly brings to life a make believe dragon and is sure to delight many for years to come!

larryz19 days ago

They should have them surround people with food and steal their French Fries. Then they'll be at least as entertaining as the sea gulls.

wdwmagic21 days ago

Disney Shares New Video of Upgraded Star Wars BDX Droids Ahead of Walt Disney World Debut https://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions/star-wars-land/news/11apr2025-disney-shares-new-video-of-upgraded-bdx-droids-ahead-of-walt-disney-world-debut.htm

Cmdr_Crimson24 days ago

UNCgolf24 days ago

I've always thought using characters from live action movies for meet and greets etc. doesn't make any sense for this reason. I think it's obviously not the same person even to kids; it's not really an issue with animated characters.

Cmdr_Crimson24 days ago

Not even on a good day they could even get one looking like he came out of the Holiday Special..

bmr159124 days ago

Robotic characters who can talk to you in the correct voice and know your name because of your MagicBand? I’d be down. Reality is we’d still get the same batch of characters, but at least they could talk.

ᗩLᘿᑕ ֊ᗩζᗩᗰ24 days ago

Cute concept. But it only works right up until Dart begins to turn around then the illusion falls apart. To address, Universal Creative could turn that technical limitation into a creative strength. Have the Performer act as though he's tickling Dart (or Dart is just being uncooperative and stubborn) with the Performer desperately trying to coax him into returning back to Dragon base camp. Or put little Viking-made baby booties on his feet with some type of noise-making tassels or bells that a "baby dragon" would find enjoyment in. Regardless, I think these character interactions will be popular.