Taking lightsabers home

Gelatoni · 14 Jun 20, 07:00 PM

Am thinking of finally doing the lightsaber building experience at Galaxy's Edge when we next go.

Has anyone else done this and was it easy to get them back to the UK? If it's split into the 2 parts would it easily fit in checked luggage?

If that doesn't work out then it'll be a droid instead, although i'm sure the cat wouldn't approve of that driving around the living room 😂

Rebecca_ · 15 Jun 20, 05:40 PM

We brought one back in November. The hilt does come off but it was still too big for our case. We flew with Virgin and just carried ours on the flight with us and had no problems. You're given a free carry case for it at the end of the build.

Gelatoni · 15 Jun 20, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by Rebecca_

We brought one back in November. The hilt does come off but it was still too big for our case. We flew with Virgin and just carried ours on the flight with us and had no problems. You're given a free carry case for it at the end of the build.

Ah OK, did you have to pay anything extra to have more than 1 carry on item? I think i'd prefer to check it in if I can as people raiding the overheads mid-flight can be a bit overzealous. Are they fragile?

Rebecca_ · 15 Jun 20, 05:58 PM

Originally Posted by Gelatoni

Ah OK, did you have to pay anything extra to have more than 1 carry on item? I think i'd prefer to check it in if I can as people raiding the overheads mid-flight can be a bit overzealous. Are they fragile?

No we didn't pay any extra, just had it as our personal item along with cabin cases. Not sure I'd have been comfortable with it being checked in though, seeing how they throw around cases sometimes. I didn't put ours in the overhead locker - just had it leaning against the window.

Gelatoni · 15 Jun 20, 06:22 PM

Originally Posted by Rebecca_

No we didn't pay any extra, just had it as our personal item along with cabin cases. Not sure I'd have been comfortable with it being checked in though, seeing how they throw around cases sometimes. I didn't put ours in the overhead locker - just had it leaning against the window.

As soon as I read that this scene from Kill Bill sprung to mind 😂:

Minnie Mouse 83 · 15 Jun 20, 10:58 PM

I recently watched one of Adam Hatton's vlogs where he did that experience. It looked fantastic! He advised to do it nearer the end of your day as you have to carry it around all day which can be a little awkward. He couldn't fit it in a case so he took it on as hand luggage and didn't have any issues. The staff on board the (Virgin) flight kindly stored it for him in an upright cupboard

Manc1979 · 16 Jun 20, 02:59 AM

Originally Posted by Minnie Mouse 83

I recently watched one of Adam Hatton's vlogs where he did that experience. It looked fantastic! He advised to do it nearer the end of your day as you have to carry it around all day which can be a little awkward. He couldn't fit it in a case so he took it on as hand luggage and didn't have any issues. The staff on board the (Virgin) flight kindly stored it for him in an upright cupboard

I watched that vlog too ...well I think I�ve watched nearly all of them lol ...there good aren�t they but I have to admit Gary gets on my nerves quite a bit lol ...do love a bit of Tim tracker aswell

aprilshack · 16 Jun 20, 10:38 AM

Originally Posted by Manc1979

I watched that vlog too ...well I think I�ve watched nearly all of them lol ...there good aren�t they but I have to admit Gary gets on my nerves quite a bit lol ...do love a bit of Tim tracker aswell

Tim Trackers great. Just started watching his blogs.

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Minnie Mouse 83 Trading Disney Pins Join Date: Jan 20	I recently watched one of Adam Hatton's vlogs where he did that experience. It looked fantastic! He advised to do it nearer the end of your day as you have to carry it around all day which can be a little awkward. He couldn't fit it in a case so he took it on as hand luggage and didn't have any issues. The staff on board the (Virgin) flight kindly stored it for him in an upright cupboard