Hollywood Studios Gets Batuu Adventure Buddies November 17

By Amy L. · Local mom · Celebration, FL

Published November 13, 2026

Disney announced Friday, November 13, 2026, that all three Batuu Adventure Buddies interactive toys will be sold at Droid Depot in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. The Ewok, Huttlet, and Grogu companions arrive starting November 17; as of Friday, November 13, Disney has not announced prices.

The new interactive toys are part of Droid Depot’s merchandise lineup at both Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort. In Disney’s announcement, Disney said guests will be able to choose from the three companion characters and add optional themed gear sets for an additional fee.

Each Batuu Adventure Buddy is designed with expressive eyes, motorized facial expressions, and character sounds such as giggles, laughs, and chatter. Disney said the toys can react when tapped, when an accessory is added, or when brought near another buddy.

The companions can also interact with other droids sold inside Droid Depot. Disney said the optional gear packs include food, toys, and tools that attach to the buddy’s left hand and trigger unique animations, sounds, and reactions.

Disney described the purchase experience as starting at a dedicated wall bay inside Droid Depot, where a cast member helps guests choose a companion and accessories. After choosing a character, guests take part in an activation moment before leaving with the toy.

What we know

• Batuu Adventure Buddies — all three versions arrive at Droid Depot starting November 17.
• Droid Depot locations — the toys will be sold in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland park and Disney’s Hollywood Studios.
• Character options — guests can choose an Ewok, a Huttlet, or Grogu.
• Optional gear packs — accessories are sold for an additional fee and can trigger extra toy reactions.
• Interactivity — the toys can react to taps, accessories, other buddies, and other Droid Depot droids.

What’s not confirmed

Disney has not announced the price for the Batuu Adventure Buddies or the optional gear packs. Disney also has not said whether quantities will be limited, whether purchase limits will apply, or whether the toys are a permanent addition to Droid Depot.

Planning around this? See crowds for my dates.

What it means for your trip

If Droid Depot is already on your Hollywood Studios plan, build in extra time starting November 17 because the new wall-bay selection and activation process may make this more than a quick merchandise stop.

If your group is choosing between a custom droid and one of these interactive companions, decide that before you enter the shop. Droid Depot can be a time sink when kids are comparing parts, characters, and accessories in the moment.

At Hollywood Studios, do not wedge this stop right before a Lightning Lane return window or a dining reservation. Galaxy’s Edge also includes Star Wars: Rise of the Resistance and Millennium Falcon: Smugglers Run, so it is smarter to pair Droid Depot with the time you are already spending in that land rather than crossing the park just for merchandise.

If you are visiting during Disney Jollywood Nights season, note that November 17 is not one of the published 2026 Hollywood Studios party nights, so this announcement does not indicate an early close for day guests on that date.

Go deeper — the full guides: The Best Magic Kingdom Resort Depends on Your Morning Plan · How to Pay $0 for Disney World Parking in 2026 · The Ultimate Crowd-Crushing Guide to Walt Disney World: How to Avoid the Worst Lines, Pick the Right Park Each Day, and Save Your Energy for What Matters

SupaPark tracks live wait times and crowd forecasts, and pings you the second a hard-to-get reservation opens or a ride goes walk-on — free to start at supapark.com.