Okay, I need to sit down for this one. Disney just dropped the full lineup of May the 4th popcorn buckets and sippers for Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, and honestly? My wallet's already crying. But look, we're talking about a light-up droid and Jabba's actual sail barge here. Some things are worth the budget crisis.
The April 28 Drop
Everything kicks off April 28, and there's a lot to unpack. First, the Salvaged Protocol Droid Bucket. This scrappy little guy has light-up eyes and looks like he's been through absolute chaos in the Outer Rim, which honestly? Mood. You can grab him at the popcorn cart near Star Trader, Galactic Grill (mobile order works), Alien Pizza Planet, Kat Saka's Kettle, or the beverage carts scattered around Galaxy's Edge.
Then there's the Bantha Sipper, which Disney first teased at Destination D23. It finally hits shelves April 28 with built-in sound effects, so yes, you'll absolutely be pressing that button in line until your friends threaten to leave you on Tatooine. Find it at the Milk Stand, Galactic Grill, Alien Pizza Planet, and the Tomorrowland Fruit Cart.
Don't sleep on the Lightsaber Swizzle Sticks either. These are actually rechargeable, which is way smarter than the usual disposable ones. You pick Luke's green or Vader's red, pop them in your soda, and watch them glow. They're available at basically every food spot in Galaxy's Edge: Ronto Roasters, Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo, the Milk Stand, plus Harbour Galley, Hungry Bear Barbecue Jamboree, and Stage Door Cafe.
Oh, and if you manage to score a reservation at Oga's Cantina, you can grab the DJ R-3X Mug starting April 28. Take home the droid who's been spinning those funky tunes all night.
May the 4th Be With This Bucket
Now for the big one. May 4 brings the Jabba's Sail Barge Bucket, modeled after the Khetanna from Return of the Jedi. It's got light-up elements and hidden characters inside, so it's basically a miniature playset you can put popcorn in. This feels like the one that's going to cause actual chaos in the lines, just warning you now. It'll be at the same spots as the droid bucket, though at Galactic Grill it's only available May 4, 5, and 6.
The Logistics
Everything's limited to two per person, per transaction, and Disney isn't playing around with that limit. No discounts apply either, so don't bother digging for that DVC card.
If you're hitting up Disneyland After Dark: Star Wars Nite, you get first crack at everything except the sail barge (that waits for May 4). The event runs select nights and tickets sold out fast, because of course they did.
Disney mentioned these are "coming soon" to Walt Disney World too, so Florida friends, sit tight. Your turn is coming.
While you're hunting, don't forget to actually eat something. The Ronto Wrap at Ronto Roasters is still undefeated, and that Cold Brew Black Caf at Docking Bay 7 hits different when you're carrying a plastic barge around. Plus, the Blue Milk or Pink Milk at the Milk Stand basically counts as a photo op at this point.
So yeah, start planning your attack strategy now. May the 4th be with your bank account.
