One of the most iconic scenes in the original Star Wars: A New Hope movie was in the Mos Eisley Cantina where Luke Skywalker and Obi Wan Kenobi met Han Solo, so it is no surprise that in the Disney World land dedicated to Star Wars called Galaxy's Edge there would need to be an iconic Cantina.

Only WDWorld set out to visit this new Cantina and explore the interesting sights and libations that could be found inside.  Join us for our review of Oga's Cantina located on Batuu.

Oga's Cantina - A Hard Place to Find

At Galaxy's Edge there are not a lot of signs that tourists can easily decipher to learn the whereabouts of the various shops, eateries, & establishments.  Unless you are fluent in Aurebesh you have to seek out your destinations.  Oga's Cantina is no different.  Like most popular Cantinas you follow the crowds to learn the location of this interesting place.

As you can see from the pictures above, unless you capture the moment that the word CANTINA is illuminated above the doorway it is not obvious that you have found the entrance to Oga's Cantina.

Oga's Cantina - The Out of this World Cantina You Were Searching For

it does not take long after you have entered Oga's Cantina to be swept into the reality that you have been transported into a galaxy far, far away.  This Cantina is incredibly well themed and can be enjoyed by patrons of all ages, not just the over 21 crowd.

The scenery is amazing, and you can easily spend much of your time here taking in all of the details that surround you, but don't.  This place was meant to be enjoyed, so make sure that you engage your neighbors and bartenders, listen to the somewhat familiar music played by DJ Rex, and above all have fun.

Oga's Cantina - The Menu: Something for Everyone

Although pricey there is truly something for everyone to enjoy on this menu, whether you enjoy out of this world cocktails, beers, wines, or specialty mocktails that allow the non-drinkers or under 21 crowd to not feel left out.  You can even try the famous blue milk here if you wish.

It wouldn't be a review if we dd not try some of the signature cocktails on the menu.  We tried over multiple visits: The Bespin Fizz, The Fuzzy Tauntaun, & The Jedi Mind Trick. We also grabbed photos of our neighbors YubNub and the Cliff Dweller. 

Here are our thoughts on the drinks:

• Jedi Mind Trick - Ketel One Botanical Grapefruit & Rose Vodka, John P Taylor's Velvet Falernum, Bols Blue Curacao, White Grape Juice, Lime Juice, Grapefruit Bitters
  This is a tasty Blue colored drink, but without the theatrics of the others.
  
• Fuzzy Tauntaun - Ciroc Peach Vodka, Bols Peach Schnapps, Simply Orange with Tangerine, Pure Cane Sugar, "Buzz Button Tingling Foam"
  This drink looks impressive and the foam has a special kicker that will make an impression!
  
• Bespin Fizz - Bacardi Superior Rum, Yuzu Puree, Pomegranate Juice, White Cranberry Juice, Cloud Swirl
  This is the winner!  Tastes great and puts on a show that photographs and videos well.

• Yub Nub & Cliff Dweller  These drinks, one with alcohol and one without, are all about the take home souvenir cup.  Not cheap, but a lasting way t show your dedication to the Ewoks!

DJ Rex - The Disney World Blast From The Past

Your music at Oga's Cantina is bought to you by a familiar droid.  DJ Rex is none other than the former Star Tours Pilot Rex that many enjoyed on countless missions.  Here he plays a wide variety of music including some popular hits by Figrin D'an and the Modal Nodes of Mos Eisley Cantina Fame.

Oga's Cantina Is A Disney World Must Do!

Oga's Cantina is not cheap!  But if you can get past the prices this is definitely a fun place to try.  You can substantially reduce the cost, but still have fun with the amazing non-alcoholic concoctions.  As a tip try the Carbon Freeze for a similar effect to our favorite alcoholic drink the Bespin Fizz.

Over all it is a great experience. If you plan to visit during busy times of the day you should book a reservation on the Disney Dining reservation system like you would for a Disney World Restaurant.

There is not much in the way of food or snacks so do not plan on this being your lunch or dinner, but it is definitely a fun, and highly recommended place to visit while at Galaxy's Edge.

For Disney World fans and Star Wars fans there has been no bigger announcement than hearing that Galaxy's Edge located on 14 acres within Disney's Hollywood Studios is now open!

There has been so much hype and hyperbole about Disney's newest land that we did not know if the actual land could live up to the expectations.  Nevertheless, Only WDWorld was up to the challenge to check out this outpost located on Batuu.


During the initial month+ at Disney World there were Extra, Extra Magic Hours for Disney World Resort hotel guests that meant that Disney's Hollywood Studios and Galaxy's Edge were open at 6:00am every morning!  This provided an excellent opportunity for those who dared to venture out early in the morning to catch Batuu prior to and during the sunrise.

Initial Impressions of Galaxy's Edge

You only get one chance to make a first impression.  Making that impression pre-dawn with sparse crowds really allowed the land to capture imaginations and transport guests to a galaxy far, far away....




In a word, WOW!  This really is impressive.  Disney definitely paid attention to what Universal did with their Harry Potter lands and sought to raise the bar a little higher.  We think they hit their mark!

From the expected Disney attention to detail to the cast member costumes, the experience was visually stunning.  Add in the low light from the pre-sunrise dawn and you could not have scripted a better way to make an initial impression.

Like little awestruck kids we wandered from area to area, structure to structure, spacecraft to spacecraft, just taking it all in.  You don't have to be a lifelong Star Wars geek that can read Aurebesh without a decoder to be impressed.

This is a land that the more time you spend here, the more that you actually notice, building a greater appreciation for all of the thought, effort, and storytelling that went into the creation of this land.

Enjoy This First Impression!

Look at the pictures and enjoy the 1st impression.  We will be bringing you a series of posts and articles pointing out some of our favorite parts of the amazing new land. 

In the mean time enjoy our original pictures taken during our first hand visit to Batuu!  And remember, we are just scratching the surface and have much left to share.

After many months of construction, the Disney Skyliner is now open to the public and Only WDWorld has a firsthand review of Disney World's newest form of transportation. 


The beautiful enclosed gondola system that moves up to 14 miles per hour and can hold 10 people per car is now in operation!  There are 3 separate lines and 5 stations that connect 2 different Disney World Theme Parks (Epcot & Disney's Hollywood Studios) and 4 Disney World Resort Hotels (Pop Century, Art of Animation, Disney's Caribbean Beach, and the soon to open Disney's Riviera Resort).




This FREE Disney World method of transportation adds yet another exciting way to make your way around the Walt Disney World Resort besides: monorails, ferryboats, a variety of other ships and boats, buses, and steam trains.

Disney's Skyliner Review

We had a chance to test out all of the new Skyliner routes and stations at a special pre-opening to the public event. 



The gondola's are spacious and provide excellent views of the surroundings.  The cars that do not have the amazing character graphics actually provide the best views for the passengers.  We comfortably sat 5 adults in our gondola with plenty of extra space, although 10 adults would appear to be a bit tight.



The overall ride is very smooth and the Gondola's really do move quite quickly from station to station.  They can achieve 14 mph compared to a typical boat speed of only 4 mph.

The only rough areas of the trip were as we entered a station area and entering the sharp turn near the Boardwalk Resort on the way to the Epcot Station.

The rides were amazing and provided views that you cannot get otherwise anywhere else at Disney World.  The only downside was that the cars are not air conditioned and during the 90 degree day of our test rides the cars got very warm whenever the cars stopped or paused.  They really rely upon the movement of the gondola to provide airflow to keep the cars at a comfortable temperature for it passengers.

Time will tell how well they hold up during the fast moving thunderstorms during the Florida summers, but they absolutely provide amazing views that should not be missed.

Only WDWorld Recommendation

ABSOLUTELY ride the Skyliner and enjoy the amazing views for a new perspective of Disney World that you have never seen before!