BDX droids[2] were a model of small droids seen exploring the Black Spire Outpost on Batuu.[1]
Behind the scenes[]
- "Sweet babies."
- ―Matt Martin, on the BDX droids
BDX droids were developed with new technologies from the Disney Research and Walt Disney Imagineering Research & Development departments, whose work enables mechanical characters like the droids to "interact" with park guests. The BDX droids revealed to the public by Disney Imagineers in an October 2023 live test, where three "droids-in-training" roamed the Disneyland Park Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge location as a "play test," during which the droids displayed the ability to overcome uneven ground and even dance, all without losing their balance. At that time, it was not confirmed if the BDX would be a permanent part of Galaxy's Edge.[4] On April 5, 2024, it was confirmed the droids would appear as a limited time feature during the Season of the Force event.[2]
During development, the three BDX units were jokingly named after Disney triplets Huey, Dewey, and Louie.[5] After the October play test, Lucasfilm Story Group member Matt Martin said that he was not yet able to reveal the droids' names because they were still in development,[6][7] although he did reveal the Huey, Dewey, and Louie joke shared behind the scenes.[5] Martin also had little input with the development of the props and instead credited the talents of the Imagineers with their creation.[8] With the announcement that they would be coming to Season of the Force, the droids were officially revealed to be named BDX droids in-universe.[2]
Appearances[]
- Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge (First appearance)
Sources[]
"Launchpad" — Star Wars Insider 223
BDX Droids | Disneyland Season of the Force on the official Star Wars YouTube channel (April 6, 2024) (backup link) (First identified as BDX droid)
Notes and references[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2
Star Wars (@starwars) on Twitter (April 5, 2024): "Playful, curious, and cute. BDX droids are exploring Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge. Guests may encounter them around Black Spire Outpost in @Disneyland Park for a limited time during Season of the Force." (screenshot)
- ↑ Matt Martin (@missingwords) on Twitter: "Sweet babies." (screenshot)
- ↑ "Launchpad" — Star Wars Insider 223
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Matt Martin (@missingwords) on Twitter: "We made that same joke internally too." (screenshot)
- ↑ Matt Martin (@missingwords) on Twitter: "You'll have to wait for the names. They're still just training." (screenshot)
- ↑ Matt Martin (@missingwords) on Twitter: "You'll have to wait for names." (screenshot)
- ↑ Matt Martin (@missingwords) on Twitter: "I mean, I had nothing to do with that really. That's the work of genius Imagineers." (screenshot)
