Batuu or Bust: Galaxy’s Edge – Love Letter or Missed Opportunity?

✨ Episode Summary:

Welcome back to the second installment of our original Star Wars trilogy of episodes! This time, Scott and Candice are joined once again by Jackson and Andy to dive lightsaber-first into all things Galaxy’s Edge at Disney Parks.

From motion sickness on Smuggler’s Run to disappointing breakfasts and mysterious cast member detours that derailed a moment in the Millennium Falcon, the crew shares their weirdest, most disappointing, and most magical moments from their trips to Batuu. We also confront the fuzzy tauntauns, DJ Rex's distracting beats, and—let’s be honest—our own podcasting mishaps along the way. (Yes, there was a recording snafu. Yes, we made a joke about it.)

The gang explores whether Disney hit the mark with Batuu’s storyline, the timeline focus on the sequel trilogy, and whether the land should have embraced the nostalgic might of Vader, Leia, and the OG stormtroopers. Plus, they dream up some incredible additions that Disney really should consider—including a character dining experience on Cloud City with a surprise visit from Darth Vader himself. 💰💰💰

🎧 Highlights:

• 🚫 The infamous Ronto Wrap breakfast flop

• 🛑 A chicken exit that blocked Jackson from seeing the Falcon cockpit 😭

• 🧑‍✈️ Galaxy’s Edge queue lines—genius immersion or backstage bummers?

• 🎭 Should Batuu have been set in the Original Trilogy timeline?

• 🎤 The case for Jawas, Ewoks, and more original characters in the parks

• 🍹 Ranking drinks, snacks, and the most useless Galaxy’s Edge souvenir

• 🧊 Cloud City dining concept that Disney needs to steal (seriously)

• 🛸 Is Batuu a love letter to Star Wars or just cosplay with a credit card reader?

📣 Listener Challenge:

What’s your hot take on Galaxy’s Edge? Does it capture the Star Wars magic for you—or are you still waiting to see Darth Vader in the queue? Drop us a comment or DM us on Instagram or Facebook.

🛸 Hosts:

Scott & Candice🎙️ Featuring: Jackson & Andy📍 Recorded live somewhere between Batuu and Bourbon Street