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| Oga's Cantina |
When fans got news of Galaxy’s Edge, honestly one of the most exciting experiences was being able to get a taste of the first movie, Star Wars (no episode counting silliness for me today), and joining scum and villainy for a drink. Now to be fair, we are not on Tatooine in Galaxy’s Edge but Batuu but we still got a space bar. That made Oga’s Cantina one of my requirements for my first trip to the land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Now that I have drank there enough, to enjoy every pint they have, I feel like I can give it a fair review.
First, and foremost the immersion is awesome. You feel like you are in a Galaxy Far Far Away for the most part. Other guests are walking around in robes and with lightsabers. Maybe you got harassed by First Order Troopers as you wandered in. The interior feels like you are walking into Star Wars with all the right khaki tones, tables, and gizmos on the walls. Best of all is DJ Rex. My family thinks I am a weirdo for many reasons. But one of those is the fact that I personally jam out to Rex. I had listened to all his tracks for years before my first visit because they really set the vibe for reading Star Wars books and comics. Rex is always a highlight.
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| DJ Rex Rules the Room |
Though I really love the design and theme, it’s not all bounties and booze in here. I recommend that every first-timer go for themselves with the following caveats. You need to get a reservation. Unlike a lounge, you are not going to just walk in and take a seat. Many days you can join a walk-up waitlist. But if it’s a really busy day that list can be closed. Even if you get in, you will only have 45 minutes so don’t loiter. The cast members are really good about making sure you get two orders in…but you may need to slam a drink instead of sipping. You have no ability to determine where you will be placed. Typically my party of 4 to 5 has had to stand which can be a pain on a busy park day with sore feet. And even when we got to sit, my party has always been added to another with personal space being an afterthought. But don’t worry, it’s not like you can chit-chat because it’s real loud, and not just because of Rex’s sweet sweet jams. And finally, apparently, the exchange rate to credits is not in the dollar’s favor as every pint is a few dollars more than found outside of Galaxy’s Edge.
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| Oga's Cantina Bar |
For the pints, my personal ranking is the following:
- “Bad Motivator IPA” - A crisp and traditional IPA, which is by far my favorite galactic pint
- “Gamorrean Ale” - Everyone has a 3.25 rated red ale
- “Surabat Valley Harvest Brew” - Surprising approachable watermelon sour…which feels spacy
- “Gold Squadron Lager” - For those who enjoy a macro lager
I have also enjoyed, a solid but not remarkable wheat beer here, “Trandoshan Ale”, which is not at this time on tap. But knowing this beer is in the cellar and seeing Disneyland’s tap list varies from Walt Disney World's make it clear that the list can and does change.
It’s not the beer that gets the social media likes for Oga’s. Let's be honest, that’s the vodka based “Fuzzy Tauntaun” with the tingling pile of buzz button foam on top. My rebel cell has shared several of the sweet pre-mixed concoctions with and without alcohol. They are generally sweet, and served dramatically as space drinks. The great thing is there is something for everyone on the menu in liquid form…for your 45 minutes in hyperspace.
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| The Fuzzy Tauntaun |
The food offerings would scare you no matter what galaxy you are in, and I have never ordered any food and likely will never turn to the dark side and make that choice. Honestly, if the dark side has cookies, they should put a cookie on the menu. Cookies go better with beer than you think padawans!
Who Drinks Here? I mean Star Wars fans, force users and bounty hunters. If you are coming to Galaxy’s Edge for the very first time, you really do need to hear DJ Rex spin some records. Maybe it’s a special event like a birthday for a grown adult. Now Batuu doesn’t have birthdays! Bu Oga’s Cantina is literally a right of passage for grown men to become kids. Kids that can drink! However, if it’s somewhere to go to people watch, chill out, enjoy a more reasonably priced pint beer, or just walk up for a point. For that…you will need to go to BaseLine Tap House.
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