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10 Things You Must See and Do at Star Wars Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland
Star Wars Land also known as Galaxy’s Edge is now open at Disneyland! Check out the best things to do, see, and eat in this new land! See our pro-tips and following along with the map!
UPDATED Sept 21, 2019…
I’ve always liked Star Wars, but Josh is a much bigger fan than I am! Galaxy’s Edge before is almost like walking onto a movie set but as you see the characters walking around and the cast members acting like you’re on another planet, this place becomes real! Here are 10 things you can’t miss in Disneyland’s newest galaxy far far away!
Click here for a map: Disneyland Star Wars Land - Galaxy’s Edge Map
Build and design your very own Light Saber!
Get in line as soon as you can so you can get a reservation to come back later. You can bring a friend in with you to build it. These light sabers might be a bit pricey at $200, however it is quite the experience. First you select your theme to your light saber and you’re instructed to come back later wearing your pin since light sabers are only made by Jedis. Cast members will often refer to it as scrap metal since you build your saber in the junk yard! Tristan was our guild and put on quite the performance.
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Blue Milk at Galaxy’s Edge
2. Try the Blue Milk!
Do you remember the scene from Star Wars Episode VIII: The Last Jedi when Luke squeezes gross milk from the udder of a female Thala-siren (basically an alien sea cow) and gulps it? Yeah, it was disgusting. I guess there was a similar scene with milk from another creature that was cut from the first Star Wars movie, A New Hope. Anyhoo, we liked the Blue Milk since it was much sweeter than the Green Milk but give both a try!
Menu Descriptions (Both are $7.99):
Blue Milk: Plant-based Dairy blend of Coconut and Rice Milk with alluring fruity characteristics.
Green Milk: Plant-based Dairy blend of Coconut and Rice Milk with zippy citrus and tropical characteristics.
The consistency is strange, it’s like a smoothie, or somewhere between a slushee and a milkshake! The Green Milk tasted almost floral like, as if it were lavender ice cream or something. As Kimmy Schmidt would say, “Ew that’s a smell!”
PRO-TIP: Make sure you mobile order! It’s not worth waiting in line!
The Blue Milk scene:
Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Cove ride
3. Be a pilot on the Millennium Falcon: Smuggler’s Cove ride
We went on this ride 4 times and tried all three positions: Pilot, Gunner, and Engineer. The pilot that sits in the front left steers the ship up and down and also gets to throw you into light speed! I was nervous it would be hard, but it’s a slower move so that you have more time to react (and hopefully not crash).
Pro-tip: If the line is long, there is a single rider option, but you will most likely be an engineer. 30-45 minutes is a decent wait time if the park is crowded. Late at night is a good time to go!
4. Find Chewie or other beloved characters from the Star Wars series!
Characters were roaming around instead of standing somewhere to pose for pictures!
PRO-TIP: I started to take a selfie near Chewie and he came up and photo bombed me!
5. Watch fireworks light up the sky over the Millennium Falcon!
Fireworks usually blast off nightly around 9:30p. The only bad part is, you can’t hear the music the fireworks is playing to like you can throughout the rest of the park!
6. Explore the shops, you’ll never know what you might find!
There are a few different themed shops - pet store, toy shop, clothing… Here in Galaxy’s Edge, these Merchants are referred to as: Resistance Supply, Creature Stall, Toydarian Toymaker, Black Spire Outfitters, and Jewels of Birth. I think that sums it up.
PRO-TIP: The creature stall has a sleeping creature! Give it a visit!
Build a droid!
7. Build a droid!
Take home your very own droid by assembling one in the Droid Depot! You can make a BB8 or even your own R2, they make great companions!
PRO-TIP: Visit R2D2 here - He’s full size and for sale!
8. Visit the Antique Shop!
So many worldy and weirdly things here! Fun things to purchase and others are fun to look at.
9. Get a soda!
For only $4.25 you get a coke and a souvenir! Your favorite soda comes in a unique Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge package! Try a Coca-cola, Diet Coke or Sprite!
10. Get a treat at Docking Bay 7!
If you’re traveling to a Galaxy Far Far Away… Batuu is the last stop before entering Wild Space. You must try the Batuu-bon, a decadent chocolate cake with white chocolate mousse and coffee custard. The green sponge-like cake tasted fruity and the coin was a piece of chocolate!
BONUS: Have a drink at Oga’s Cantina
Reservations are recommended, very seldom do they have walk-ins. Make your reservations up to 14 days in advance or same-day reservations will be made available each day at 7:00 AM Pacific Time for visits that day, subject to availability. Here is the reservation site: Reservations for Oga’s Cantina
Try the Fuzzy Taun Taun… it’ll give you a tingly feeling… literally! The Chardonnay on tap is BLUE!
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Scum & Villainy Cantina: A Star Wars-Themed Bar in Hollywood
Looking for a Star Wars-themed bar in Los Angeles? Scum & Villainy Cantina is still open in Hollywood! Here's what to know about the menu, hours, reservations, kids policy and what it's like inside.
Updated September 2026
If you’re looking for a Star Wars-themed bar in Hollywood or Los Angeles, Scum & Villainy Cantina is probably the place you’ve come across — and yes, it is still open!
Scum & Villainy originally opened in Hollywood as a temporary pop-up, but Star Wars, sci-fi and fantasy fans apparently weren’t ready to let it disappear. The bar dropped its original ticketed format and became a permanent fixture on Hollywood Boulevard.
I visited during its early pop-up days, so some of the photos below show the original experience — including drink tokens, timed entry and the old menu. A lot has changed since then, but the immersive sci-fi atmosphere is still going strong.
And while people frequently search for Scum & Villainy as the “Star Wars bar in Hollywood,” it isn’t an official Star Wars or Disney bar. Scum & Villainy describes itself as a sci-fi and fantasy “geek bar” inspired by the kinds of drinking establishments you might find in your favorite movies.
Scum & Villainy Cantina at a Glance
Location: 6377 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Reservations: No — the bar is first come, first served.
Cover charge: Normally free, although some special events require tickets.
Ages: All ages until 8 p.m. with a parent or guardian. After 8 p.m., the bar is 21+.
Costumes: Allowed and encouraged!
Parking: Street parking; the Hollywood/Vine Metro station is nearby.
Scum & Villainy currently operates Monday through Wednesday from 5 p.m.–1 a.m., Thursday and Friday from 5 p.m.–2 a.m., Saturday from noon–2 a.m. and Sunday from noon–1 a.m. Because special events can affect normal operations, I’d check their calendar before heading to Hollywood.
View of the bar
Is Scum & Villainy Cantina Still Open?
Yes! Scum & Villainy Cantina is still open in Hollywood.
This was actually one of the biggest reasons I wanted to update this post. When we originally went, Scum & Villainy was part of the wave of elaborate Los Angeles pop-ups that seemed to be everywhere for a while.
The original plan was for the cantina to operate only temporarily. According to Scum & Villainy, it opened as a pop-up in April 2017, but visitors liked having a place where sci-fi and fantasy fans could hang out so much that the owners eventually dropped the ticketed-entry system and kept the bar open.
So unlike quite a few LA pop-ups I visited during that era... this one actually survived!
In Los Angeles there are many pop-up events to go to that are only around for a limited amount of time, such as restaurants like the Saved by the Bell - Saved by the Max, the Museum of Ice Cream and now the best Star Wars themed bar, Scum & Villainy, is staying as a permanent fixture in Hollywood!
I love the Star Wars movies, but I'm not an expert like my friends are. Although, I did rock a 40th Anniversary shirt from the GAP! Disneyland has also opened Star Wars land called Galaxy’s Edge complete with Oga’s Cantina, see more here: 10 Things to do at Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge
Everyone dresses up for the Star wars Bar, Scum and Villainy
Is Scum & Villainy Really a Star Wars Bar?
Not officially.
Scum & Villainy is an independent sci-fi and fantasy-themed bar rather than an official Star Wars experience.
That said, if you've ever wished you could walk into a dark space cantina filled with costumed characters, glowing lights and people debating who shot first... you'll understand immediately why so many people call it the Star Wars bar in Los Angeles.
When we visited, there were lightsabers, Stormtroopers and guests in all kinds of costumes. The people inside were honestly a huge part of what made the experience so much fun.
I love Star Wars, although I would never claim to be the biggest expert in the group. I did, however, proudly show up in my Star Wars 40th Anniversary shirt from GAP, so I was committed. 😂
And if you're looking for an official Star Wars cantina experience, you can also visit Oga's Cantina inside Galaxy's Edge at Disneyland.
RELATED: 10 Things You Must See and Do at Star Wars Galaxy's Edge
We entered the bar and were amazed how it looked!
Scum and Villainy Cantina Sign who you walk in
What Is It Like Inside Scum & Villainy Cantina?
Walking inside was easily my favorite part.
During our visit, we arrived at our assigned time and waited outside with Ewoks, princesses and an assortment of other characters before going in.
Important: You don't do that anymore! The current Scum & Villainy operates on a first-come, first-served basis and does not take regular reservations.
But once we entered, it really did feel like we'd left Hollywood Boulevard behind.
The bar is intentionally designed without TVs or windows to the outside world so guests can get immersed in the atmosphere.
Drink Tokens
I REALLY WANTED THE GLOW STICKS TO BE STRAWS!
We managed to get a booth in the corner (just like Han Solo).
I WAS REALLY EXCITED I HAD A LIGHT SABER.
There were glowing lights, fog effects and themed details everywhere.
But what really made the place great wasn't just the decor.
It was the people.
Guests dressed up. People carried lightsabers. Stormtroopers wandered around. Everyone seemed completely willing to lean into the ridiculousness of spending the evening in a space cantina.
And that was exactly what made it fun.
patrons and Star Wars fans
2 STORM TROOPERS WALK INTO A BAR...
Scum & Villainy still allows and encourages costumes and props, although obviously there are restrictions on anything unsafe — their current policy specifically says no projectiles.
And here's a little video to see the inside...
Scum & Villainy Cantina Menu and Drinks
One of the things people search for most before visiting is the Scum & Villainy Cantina menu.
The bar still serves themed cocktails, drinks and food, but the menu currently available from the cantina is different from the one shown in my original photos below.
So don't use my old menu pictures to decide what you're going to order in 2026!
You can see the bar's current food and drink offerings directly on its official menu page.
For bar snacks, they were served quickly and not bad for bar food. Portions were a decent size and sharable. We got a couple of orders of the AT Tots and the Carbonite Queso.
AT Tots at the Scum and Villainy Bar
When we visited during the original pop-up, the food and drink sections were cleverly called “Liquids” and “Solids.”
We also received drink tokens as part of our ticket package that could be exchanged for one of the premade cocktails or a beer. The drinks were actually pretty strong!
Again, the token system was part of the original ticketed pop-up experience and is not how regular admission works now.
The portions were a decent size for bar food and easy to share with our group.
I'm leaving the original menu photos here because they're a fun look back at what Scum & Villainy served when we visited — just keep in mind that these are historical menus, not the current menu.
Do You Need Reservations for Scum & Villainy Cantina?
No.
Scum & Villainy does not take regular reservations. Admission is first come, first served.
This is completely different from our original experience.
When we went, we bought tickets about a month ahead of time and received a designated check-in time. Everyone entered together and had a little over two hours inside the bar.
Now you can simply show up during regular operating hours.
There is also normally no cover charge, although ticketed events such as screenings, podcasts or other special events may have separate admission.
I'd check the Scum & Villainy event calendar before visiting just in case something special is happening that night.
Can Kids Go to Scum & Villainy Cantina?
This one surprised me when I updated the post.
Yes — kids can visit Scum & Villainy Cantina before 8 p.m.
The current policy allows guests under 21 inside until 8 p.m. as long as they're accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. After 8 p.m., nobody under 21 is allowed inside. Special events can sometimes change the policy, so check before making plans.
Given how much my life has changed since I first wrote this post in 2019, I find this information particularly funny. 😂
If you're visiting Los Angeles with kids who love Star Wars, going earlier in the day on a weekend could be an interesting option.
Challenge coin + glass
Scum & Villainy Challenge Coins
Here's one thing from our original visit that amazingly is still relevant.
On our way out, we bought some merchandise, including a Scum & Villainy pint glass and a challenge coin.
And the challenge coins still do something!
According to the cantina's current FAQ, you can show a Scum & Villainy challenge coin when closing your bill and receive 10% off your entire tab. The bar currently says challenge coins can also be purchased from bartenders.
I definitely did not expect that little souvenir from our original visit to still be useful years later!
Is Scum & Villainy Cantina Worth Visiting?
If you're a Star Wars, sci-fi or fantasy fan looking for something different to do in Hollywood, I think Scum & Villainy is still one of those wonderfully weird LA experiences that's worth knowing about.
You don't have to be the world's biggest Star Wars fan to enjoy it.
I'm certainly not.
What made our night memorable was seeing everyone embrace the theme, dressing up, taking pictures with lightsabers and spending a couple of hours pretending we'd wandered into a bar somewhere in a galaxy far, far away.
And considering Scum & Villainy started as a temporary pop-up and is still serving drinks on Hollywood Boulevard years later, apparently we weren't the only ones who enjoyed it.
May the Force be with you!
Scum & Villainy Cantina FAQ
Where is Scum & Villainy Cantina?
Scum & Villainy Cantina is located at 6377 Hollywood Blvd in Los Angeles, California.
Is Scum & Villainy Cantina still open?
Yes. Scum & Villainy remains open as a permanent sci-fi and fantasy-themed bar in Hollywood.
Is Scum & Villainy a Star Wars bar?
It isn't an official Star Wars or Disney bar. Scum & Villainy describes itself as an intergalactic sci-fi and fantasy geek bar inspired by drinking establishments from popular movies.
Do you need reservations?
No. Scum & Villainy does not accept normal reservations and operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
Is Scum & Villainy free?
There is normally no cover charge, although certain special events may require tickets.
Can kids go to Scum & Villainy?
Yes. Guests under 21 are allowed with a parent or guardian until 8 p.m. After 8 p.m., the bar is 21+.
Can you dress up?
Yes! Costumes and props are allowed and encouraged, although unsafe props and projectiles are prohibited.
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11 Things You Must See in Hong Kong Disneyland
As a Disney fanatic, we HAD to check out Hong Kong Disneyland while we were there! See how it differs from the other parks and 11 things you cannot miss!
Hong Kong Disneyland Main Entrance
First off, I LOVE DISNEY (and I’m not just saying that because I work for the company)! I've been to the Disneyland in California hundreds of times. Literally. Josh and I have been to Disneyland (California), Walt Disney World, and Disneyland Paris, so when we were on our way to Thailand and had to make a stop in Hong Kong, we just HAD to check out Hong Kong Disneyland, even if we didn't stay the whole day.
After having been to the other parks, here are the top 11 things you can't miss at Hong Kong Disneyland:
1. Main Street
There were many comparisons to the California Disneyland. Main Street looked fairly similar with a few different buildings here and there but we didn't find a Hall of Presidents here! Ha! They also served fish balls and watermelon juice at the food vendors. Not your typical Disneyland food!
The character, Duffy, is big in Hong Kong! Duffy was a lovable teddy bear that was handmade as a gift from Minnie to Mickey Mouse. Story has it, Duffy and Mickey would travel the world sharing exciting adventures and making lifelong friends, including ShellieMay, Gelatoni, StellaLou and Cookie. Cookie is Duffy’s newest friend, and she is only available in Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. You can watch their adventures together at the theater on Main Street!
Hong Kong Disneyland Main Street
It was so weird to see the Disneyland castle I grew up seeing with mountain behind it that wasn’t the Matterhorn!
Hong Kong Disneyland Castle
2. Tomorrowland
Tomorrowland Entrance - Hong Kong Disneyland
Tomorrowland had some of the best rides: Hyperspace Mountain and the Iron Man Experience (more on that in reason #3).
Hyperspace Mountain was just like the Space Mountain in Disneyland, traveling through space with Star Wars music.
X-wing parked at Space Mountain
There was even a parked X-Wing in the line queue. Pew Pew Pew!
3. The Iron Man Experience
The Iron Man Experience was basically Star Tours 3D Motion simulator with Iron Man instead. Initially Jarvis is taking you on a tour of Hong Kong however evil strikes where its up to you and Iron Man to save the city against the extraterrestrials!
4. Mystic Manor
Walking in I was expecting a classic Haunted Mansion ride - Haunted rooms stretching, doom buggies, Madame Leota, grim grinning ghosts coming out to socialize. This was NOT a Haunted Mansion ride. Due to differences in the Chinese culture they did not have references to ghosts or an afterlife situation. Instead we entered Lord Henry Mystic's manor to which he introduces himself and his pet monkey, Albert. His manor hosts a great collection treasures from around the world which all come to life after Albert opens a magical music box.
This ride was charming and fun, complete with music composed by Danny Elfman. There were a few nods to the Haunted Mansion including a Medusa changing portrait, a conservatory, and busts that follow visitors as they move. There was even a tribal arts room that looked like the Tiki Room but they shot wind darts like Indiana Jones. I can't say enough how much I loved this ride!
5. Toy Story Land
Disneyland Paris and Walt Disney World both have Toy Story Land, but the rides in Hong Kong Disneyland were so much better! I loved how everything made you feel like you were a toy yourself and your surroundings are much bigger. The rides were cute kiddie/carnival type rides, but we did go on the RC Race Car ride which was similar to a swinging ship-pendulum-type ride.
6. It's A Small World
It’s a Small World - Hong Kong Disneyland
It's a Small World after all! Can you find your favorite characters on this classic ride?
The Hong Kong skyline was even included in our adventure around the world which was the same view from our hotel!
7. Fantasyland
This Fantasyland seemed like a combination of Disneyland in California and Walt Disney World. Classics included Winnie the Pooh, Carousel, Tea Cups and Dumbo. There was even the Festival of Foods restaurants which is a take on Hunchback of Notre Dame's Festival of Fools.
8. Fantasia Garden
I loved the Sorcerer Mickey fountain and the cute Fantasia themed topiaries.
9. Frontierland
Even Frontierland had a unique ride! The Lucky Nugget Mine Car was a great combination of Big Thunder at Disneyland, Mount Everest at Animal Kingdom and the Seven Dwarves Mine Train at WDW. It went forwards AND backwards! There were even cute bears throughout it!
All of the parks have a Lucky Nugget Saloon. The one in Hong Kong is just a restaurant, there isn't a show.
10. Adventureland
There was some construction going on, so I hope they are adding more rides. All they had was Tarzan's Treehouse and The Jungle Cruise. The Jungle Cruise was pretty much the same as the other parks. It does get a little fiery at the end and a baby elephant wishes you farewell instead of Trader Sam looking to trade one of his heads for yours.
11. Mickey Train
One of the MTR lines goes straight to the Disneyland Resort stop where you have to take the cutest train to get to the park! This train was spangled with Mickey as well as other statues of Disney characters. Even the handle rings where Mickey shaped!
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We loved our trip to Hong Kong Disneyland! Only 2 more parks to go!
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