Walt Disney World will add BB-8 to its lineup of “Star Wars” characters that visitors will be able to meet this spring.
The round, rolling droid was first seen in the 2015 film “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” It will be available to guests in a dedicated area of Star Wars Launch Bay at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Its debut will be tied with the park’s new after-hours event called Star Wars: Galactic Nights on April 14, according to a post on the official Disney Parks Blog.
BB-8 interactions will continue after that date, according to the post.
Hollywood Studios visitors will still be able to interact with “Star Wars” favorite Chewbacca along with Kylo Ren, who also appeared in “The Force Awakens.”
Disney has been amping up its Star Wars presence at Hollywood Studios. A land dedicated to the “Star Wars” franchise is under construction at the theme park. Disney recently announced that area will open to the public in 2019.
