Coolest Souvenir in Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge
One of the coolest pieces of merchandise in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is free low cost, and it’s available at both Hollywood Studios in Walt Disney World and Disneyland. It’s not a park map, coasters from Oga’s Cantina, a stolen spork, “the joy of being there,” or anything cheesy. (Updated December 10, 2023.)
Not only is this piece of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge merchandise inexpensive, but it’s also among the most limited. Remember how we talked about Savi’s Workshop – Handbuilt Lightsabers hourly capacity of under 50 paying guests, meaning that fewer than 50 lightsabers would be sold per hour?
Well, the hottest souvenir in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge actually has that number beat. The Batuuan Spira Credit Medallion is only released in units of 100, making this the most elusive piece of merchandise in Star Wars Land. For those of you who aren’t fluent in the parlance of Galaxy’s Edge, we should probably explain…
December 10, 2023 Update: Since we first published this post, a lot has changed. Unfortunately, one of those changes is that the free Golden Batuuan Spira Credit Medallion has been discontinued. Honestly, it lasted far longer than we expected. While it was always in and out of stock, it was available in both versions of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge for quite a long time.
While that’s the bad news, we always have some good news: the Batuuan Spira Credit Medallion “empire” has been expanded with a new offering: the Silver Batuuan Spira Credit Medallion, which is also available exclusively in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
For those who have asked recently, we have spotted the Silver Spira this Christmas season. While availability is always subject to change, it appears that demand has dropped off dramatically. These medallions are now kept behind the counter (at least sometimes?), so you may need to inquire with a Cast Member about it. When we did, they pulled this out from behind the cash register:
As you can see in comparing it to the gold version, this Silver Batuuan Spira has a new color and packaging. As with the previous version, this can be purchased at Droid Depot, subject to availability.
The Golden Batuuan Spira Credit Medallion is still highly collectible and was incredibly elusive for the first few months that Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge was open. It would literally “sell out” within the first two hours that it was restocked, likely in large part because it was entirely free. After that, it could be gone for days, sometimes weeks.
To our knowledge, the only way to acquire a Golden Batuuan Spira now is via eBay. We’ve seen those sell for over $150 (!!!) and that’s without the gift card being loaded. So you’re literally paying $100 just for the medallion. Those prices do seem to be coming down as of Christmas 2023, but the current prices are still pretty wild when you consider that these were free. The people selling them likely paid $0 for them!
Well, eBay pirates ruin a lot of things, and the Batuuan Spira was no exception to that. Presumably because resellers started stocking up on these “free” medallions in bulk, Disney stopped giving them away.
To that point, there are two key differences with the Silver Batuuan Spira Credit Medallion. First, it is not free–it’s $5 and requires a $100 minimum gift card load, making your grand total $105 (you can add more funds if you’d like).
Still, at a cost of $5, it’s literally the cheapest souvenir in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. It also has a substantial heft to it, making it worth the money if you want an in-theme keepsake that’s unique and will last, but won’t break the bank.
Second, it’s seldom out of stock. In visits to both Walt Disney World and Disneyland in the last two months, we’ve checked Droid Depot multiple times to see if it was available. Each time, there has been a huge container of them behind the cash register (that’s where you get it–it isn’t out on shelves).
While it’s always possible that it (or anything) could sell out, we’ve seen nothing to make us believe this is still the “hot thing” in Galaxy’s Edge. The price difference between $0 and $5 also means a significant drop-off in demand.
Here’s everything else you need to know about the Batuuan Spira Credit Medallions…
The currency of Batuu is credits. If you have yet to visit, you may not know that. If you’ve already been to Star Wars Land, you’ve undoubtedly heard about credits a lot. When visiting any merchant in Black Spire Outpost at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, be prepared to hear prices and payment discussed not in dollars, but in credits.
Obviously, credit cards and US currency are not an ‘in-theme’ component of the Star Wars universe, but are necessary for transactions…and the land’s financial viability. (Likewise, Annual Pass discounts at Disneyland and Disney Dining Plans at Walt Disney World are sometimes referenced in oblique ways, rather than directly.)
The Batuuan Spira Credit Medallion is the thematic solution to this problem, as it’s actually a scannable Disney Gift Card.
The hexagonal coin is a hefty piece of metal, featuring a Black Spire Outpost logo, along with BSO and Spira in Aurebesh. Even brand new, the coin has a weathered, antique look to it, further extending the lived-in authenticity of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge just a bit further.
While previously free, this is now $5 with a minimum load of $100. It’s going to be nearly impossible to visit Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge without dropping at least 100 “credits.”
If you somehow don’t manage that feat at Oga’s Cantina, Savi’s Workshop, Docking Bay 7, and so on, the scannable gift card is valid at any shopping, dining, etc. locations at Disneyland and Walt Disney World…as well as any other Disney destinations in the United States, Canada, or Puerto Rico. This means you can use it everywhere from Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, the pricey new in-universe hotel, to Disney’s Aulani Resort in Hawaii.
Another positive is that the Batuuan Spira Credit Medallion is reloadable and can be combined with other gift cards online on Disney’s Gift Card site. This makes it something you can reuse again and again, bringing back to Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge on subsequent trips to Walt Disney World or Disneyland.
Perhaps this is unique to us, but we’ve also found it to be a good option as our “main” gift card due to its weight and very different appearance. We buy a lot of gift cards (see our Tips for Saving Money on Disney Gift Cards) to pay for pretty much everything in the parks at a slight discount. Without consolidating them, it’s easy to forget which has a balance, which is fully spent, etc. Consolidating them all onto the Batuuan Spira Credit Medallion makes things easier. As with so many things, your mileage may vary.
Although not as relevant as it once was, the Batuuan Spira Credit Medallion is also one of the most limited items in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. While not technically limited edition, only 100 of these are released at a time, which is part of the reason they’re sometimes sold out.
The Batuuan Spira Credit Medallion is now sold on both the regular merchandise side of Droid Depot and the build-your-own-droid side. If you don’t see a display of the Batuuan Spira Credit Medallion, simply ask a Cast Member about them, as they’re usually behind or under the counter.
On one of the first days that Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge was open, we raced directly to Droid Depot to purchase one. Shortly afterwards, multiple lines had formed for the Batuuan Spira Credit Medallion. For the most part, there’s no reason to rope drop Droid Depot for the Batuuan Spira Credit Medallion anymore–it should be available throughout the day.
In fact, now that they’re not selling out so quickly, you might be able to find the Batuuan Spira Credit Medallion at other merchandise locations at Walt Disney World and Disneyland, including outside the parks. We’ve spotted it at Star Wars Trading Post in Downtown Disney, but never its counterpart at Disney Springs in Walt Disney World (that doesn’t mean it’s not there, though).
To my knowledge, the Batuuan Spira Credit Medallion was not something that Disney advertised on social media or via the Parks Blog prior to the opening of Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, so awareness of this offering has only spread by word of mouth.
Excitement about the Batuuan Spira Credit Medallion long ago fizzled out, making it much easier to find. Each time we’ve gone into Droid Depot to ask about it, other guests around asked “what’s that?” and ended up purchasing one. So it’s pretty clear that this medallion is still relatively unknown…but it’s also unlikely that will change anytime soon. Disney isn’t going to suddenly start promoting a ~2 year old low-cost product at this point.
Overall, the Batuuan Spira Credit Medallion is a nice touch and a pretty cool little offering to enhance the theme in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge. This medallion is fun to use and it’s probably one of the first pieces of merchandise that’ll be retired. We’d expect the Batuuan Spira Credit Medallion to stop being available at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World at some point. That’s just a guess–again, we could be totally wrong–which could make it one of the most coveted Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge collectibles down the road!
If you’re planning on visiting the new land, you’ll also want to read our Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Guide. This covers a range of topics from basics about the land and its location, to strategically choosing a hotel for your stay, recommended strategy for the land, and how to beat the crowds. It’s a good primer for this huge addition. As for planning the rest of your trip, we have a comprehensive Disneyland Vacation Planning Guide as well as a thorough Walt Disney World Planning Guide.
Your Thoughts
Have you scored one of the Batuuan Spira Credit Medallions? Did you get one at Walt Disney World or Disneyland? Any issues with it being temporarily unavailable? Do you agree or disagree with our assessment? How long do you think this will last before being permanently selling out? Any questions? Hearing your feedback–even when you disagree with us–is both interesting to us and helpful to other readers, so please share your thoughts below in the comments!
My girlfriend and I both got one of these when we went to Disney World the week of Halloween. Easily the coolest souvenir I’ve ever brought home from a Disney trip.
This is awesome! I hope they stock extra for the Star Wars run weekend. Fingers crossed.
I take it these can’t be obtained in any way other that purchase in the parks? I tried to get one last month but they were out I guess I’ll have to hope they’re still there throughout the year if/when I find a way to go to my company’s convention in Anaheim.
Got two last Sunday!
I had my friend pick one up for me when he went to Batuu East in August. I don’t plan to bring it with me on my trip to WDW though because it’s too precious!
It’s still available! We got two last week they were behind the counter at Droid Depot. Other staff around the park were very confused when we used them to pay but thought they were cool once we explained! THANK YOU!
This is great to hear! I’m going in a couple of weeks and hoping to pick one of these up.
If you score one make sure to take a picture of the back with all the numbers visible. Had problems getting mine to scan and most places had to put numbers in manually. Really small numbers so blowing it up on phone helped them see them. It is pretty weighted heavy.
Does anyone know if this Batuuan currency gift card is still available for purchase? We’re visiting starting January 4th 2020 and my boys thought this looked so cool but wasn’t sure if they are still currently available and if so are there still only a limited supply each day? If they are is the only spot to purchase at Droid Depot? Thank you!!
I just got 2 at Christmas at Disneyland. To my knowledge they weren’t limiting them.
I bought 2 last week at Battu East and they didn’t seem in short supply. In fact, when I first tried to buy them I wanted to tap my magic band to pay, and was told it wasn’t allowed. I said that I would have to buy them later because I didn’t have any other means to purchase then, and the clerk told me “don’t worry, I’ve got plenty! they’ll be here when you come back”. They are really cool. Didn’t have any trouble using them in other parks either.
I keep hearing that these are sold out. Does anybody know if they’re still available?
My husband and I bought one at WDW Galaxy’s Edge over the first weekend of November without any issue. Fingers crossed for you!
We were in SWGE the last two days. First, they’ve moved them to the Resistance Supply outpost and are no longer at Droid depot. For now anyway? And second, they were sold out late morning of course, but when I checked back the next night, around 10 pm they had a few available and we were able to get one. They are cool souvenirs!
They restocked these Friday night and as of when I went yesterday they had tons available!
I think they’d be crazy to not continue this. Talk about completely immersing yourself in Star Wars! I can see the ultra fans (and there’s a lot of them) wanting this, and only this, as the way they pay for everything.
Thanks. That sort of explains why none were available when I asked the night we were there (6/14). The cast member made it sound like they were “sold out / none left” as opposed to “everyone bought them for this time slot because we only release 100.”
Just got one no problem at Galaxy’s Edge in Orlando. Located in the merchandise side of the Droid Depot.
I admit it, I stood in line for half an hour to buy this. It is way, way cool, and was perfect for us because with a family of five we make a career out of pre-paying our trips with Gift Cards purchased at 5% off using a Red Card.
That’s the only thing I haven’t figured out, actually — how to load this one into the consolidator and transfer onto it. Still worth it. 🙂
Hello you have to scratch off the wavey lines on the back of the coin, there you will find the card number and security number then you can add it to your cards on your Disney Gift Card account and xfer money to and from it just like any other gift card!
They should continue to offer them but just charge people a nominal amount for them, maybe something between $1-$5? So for example, to top up $100, you would actually pay $105 or whatever (just for the first time I mean, not for future top ups!). I would be happy to do that in order to get it as a souvenir! That would still be cheaper than a pin or something and would be a really cool thing to have, and they wouldn’t be making a loss on them!
Are they definitely doing these at WDW? Since Magic Bands give you the ability to pay without using cash or a card, I don’t see them being as necessary. Just super, super coooooool.
It sounds like you have to work way too hard to visit Galaxy’s Edge. I guess I will not be visiting It for a few years or so.
“When visiting any merchant in Black Spire Outpost at Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge, be prepared to hear prices and payment discussed not in dollars, but in credits.”
I guess I’m just getting old. I find that level of theming irritating on the same level of Starbucks not just using small, medium, and large.
I’m only 34 and the thought of having to wait in another line for the currency conversion is pretty lame to me. I can see how this could be cool to hardcore fans, but this just seems like one more extra thing to have to worry about. Another line. Awesome.
There’s no conversion. The Cast Members at cash registers simply say 100 credits instead of $100, etc. That’s it.
Ok, thanks. Maybe I missed that.
I totally agree with you about Starbucks, in fact on the rare times I go there, I order a small, medium or large. But there’s a big difference between a Starbucks and Galaxy’s Edge. If you don’t like it, don’t go in.
You really think such a hot item will disappear in a couple months? I’d expect it to stay, but no longer be ‘free.’ I could definitely imagine these selling for $125, with $100 in pre-loaded value.
I dunno. It’s a cool medallion, but I’m not sure it’s worth $25 by itself. (Although eBay seems to vehemently disagree!)
I could see it disappearing or the minimum amount increasing to $200 or even $500. You can’t do a few days at Disneyland or WDW without dropping $100, so it’s not like the current minimum is exactly incentivizing people to spend more money than they otherwise would.
I ran to the marketplace first thing Saturday morning (I was in the 8am group) and they were long gone :/ they said there may be a restock later this week, if it hasn’t happened yet! My cousin has a reservation tomorrow night at 8pm so I’m having her check it out for me!
Dang, that’s a bummer!
Sounds like it might be a little more inconsistent than I thought–hopefully they return soon, and the inventory is evenly distributed throughout time slots.
Do they work in other resorts and parks