How To Get Amazing Photos In Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge

Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge is filled with awesome photo opportunities. It’s easy to get a great photo in Batuu, but we have some tips and tricks for you that will up your Instagram game while visiting Black Spire Outpost. We will tell you about locations that are often overlooked but produce awesome Star Wars photos, and we’ll also share some secret tips that you might not know about.
Top 10 Galaxy’s Edge Photos Tips and Tricks
1. The Gigantic Doors: Hidden at the west end of the marketplace, this castmember utility entrance is great for big scope epic shots like Force Chokes. No one is ever over here, which makes it a great place to get a shot of just you and your group without massive crowds of tourists in the background.
2. The Flag Door: A cool looking door below some ragged flags next to the milk stand.
3. The Holograms: Photopass photographers in specific locations offer “hologram photos” that will allow you to come within close contact with a Porg and Salacious Crumb.
4. Millenium Falcon Tips: Everyone gets a photo at the chess table, but here are a few tips to get better and more unique shots inside the Falcon.
Many people miss the Kissing Spot, the nook where Han kisses Leia, a perfect photo op for couples.
Also the exit for the ride offers a good photo inside the Falcon hallways without having to worry about getting in people’s way of having tourists in the background of your shot.
5. Falcon at Night: The best photo in front of the Millenium Falcon is at night time while holding a lightsaber. Make sure the Photo Pass photographer gets some shots without flash with only the saber lighting up your face. Also, try to get photos during the Disneyland fireworks. Besides the fact that there is usually no line for photos during this time because everyone is looking at the show in the sky, the photopass photographers will frame the images to make it look like a big space battle is happening in the atmosphere above you.
6. Let’s Talk About Photo Pass: Batuu offers cool in-world PhotoPass cards, which make for a cool free souvenir. Can’t beat that in Disneyland. The Disneyland PhotoPass app allows you to add cool exclusive photo boarders to your images. Let’s be honest, Photopass photographers can be awesome or bad, you just gotta go with it. But we’ve found good luck in encouraging them to be creative and do something beyond the normal photo.
7. The Resistance Tactical Display: This is a cool photo op often overlooked because it’s part of the Rise of the Resistance ride entrance. It’s great at night.
8. Blue Stripe Wall: The Magic Kingdom’s Space Mountain has the famous instagram Purple Wall, and now Galaxy’s Edge brings you the Blue Stripe Wall. Located in the courtyard right outside Droid Depot, this wall just looks so uniquely Star Wars for whatever reason.
9. Speeder Bike: Most vehicles within Batuu are not within touching distance but if you go over by the entrance of Savi’s Workshop you will find a full-size Speeder Bike (as seen in Solo: A Star Wars Story) that you can sit on and get a cool photo. This photo op is often overlooked because the crowds looking to buy scrap metal at Savi’s tend to block it.
10. The Imperial Door: Right across from Oga’s Cantina is this Imperial looking door that looks amazing when lit up at night.
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[@adudefromtheukvideos]

Watched a load of Galaxy’s Edge videos this weekend and yours are BY FAR the most informative and entertaining to watch 👍🏻

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks so much!

[@ckrbear2779]

That is exactly what I have been doing and you are right

[@unsweetenedteagaming2786]

I have to tell you both that you deserve every subscriber, view, and like you receive. The easy going and lovely chemistry between your girlfriend and you is so nice to see. I can tell you both are really enjoying each other's company and are really living in the moment and just enjoying it even with a camera out. It feels very authentic and I love that I found this channel. Keep up the great work you two!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks so much!!!

[@johnstrelow2533]

8:53 aww Kitra didn’t get her kiss🥺

[@andrewshute9761]

I rate this video 5 Peters and 5 Kitras. Along with the Black Kyber Challenge, your rating system is one of the things that makes your channel stand out. Keep up the great work.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks so much Andrew!!

[@Krillinish2]

Getting photos in the Falcon hallway is definitely preferred at the end of the ride. There is no time limit to get photos after the ride, as opposed to the hallways before the ride when you are being rushed to the loading area.

[@j.j.6823]

I just love all of these videos! So informative and just plain awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@vlogzilla]

The Light-Up Doorway is my favorite. Great video as always!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

I still have yet to get a photo at night in that door way. Someday! - Peter

[@PanFREDNoodoh]

I personally like the big fans to the left of the Smugglers Run exit! Those are really cool at night when they’re lit blue. Also, there’s one more door to the right of the landspeeders! Kinda basic, but a really cool aesthetic like the other doors you pointed out. Great video!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Will have to check these out!

[@stellasdad1512]

Hi guys , love your videos , getting heaps of advise and info which i will use when heading to Galaxy's Edge in November from Australia. Can't wait to get there and maybe see you both there !!

[@michellestartzman2072]

Thank you for the awesome tips! I’m excited to take photos in these spots on my next trip in a few months. We went to Galaxy’s edge for the first time in March and had a great photo pass photographer in front of the Millennium Falcon, and now I want to do it again with the fireworks in the background. I love your videos!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Very cool!

[@JohanMsWorld]

Next to Savis Workshop (The scrapparts) is a huge banner thats look like a lightsaber. Great photo when you wait to build a lightsaber. There is also a magical photo at the millenium Falcon photo pass fotographer that takes you at a flight above Batuu and back. Johan.

[@LITTLEsquirrelz]

FANTASTIC Video!! Thanks soooo much for sharing 🐿🐿🐿

[@filmfreak11]

Thank you for pointing out the Falcon photo op at the EXIT of the ride. You get more time to pose compared to before the ride. Also for the giant door that looks like from Jabba's Palace, it'd be a nice spot to get a photo with a newly adopted monkey-lizard. It's perfect!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@richardmeulenaar7040]

Great tips, I'll definitely be looking out for those photo spots

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks have fun! 📸

[@coryphillips823]

I love all your guys Galaxy’s Edge videos,just subscribed! Keep it up!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks Cory!

[@thefarawaytimes4526]

Awesome job Kitra and Peter!!! I didn't know about any of that stuff!! So glad we found you guys!!👍

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks so much for watching 🙌

[@pachenaldo]

OMG, you guys make my wait feel longer and my excitement feel like 1000 times more, I wish I could go as many times as you can. Just a few more weeks, just a few more weeks, just a few...

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Mission accomplished!

[@thatgoogirl_888]

Only just started watching you guys and I’m really enjoying your videos. We are going back to Florida in in 2020 and can’t wait to go to Galaxy’s Edge. Your videos are making me even more excited but they’re also giving me great tips that I will definitely use so thank you!!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks so much

[@paulcostello3654]

i love your videos, plain and real, for regular folks! Keep up the great work

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks so much!

[@mrgrantar]

Another great video. I'm 51 now, live in Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK, and did all the theme parks in the late 80's and early 90's and sadly don't think I'll get back there again, so to see all the parks and events through your fantastic videos makes me so happy. I always watch them with a huge smile on my face. Thank you Peter, thank you Kitra, love you both for being an amazing couple, and sharing your adventures with me, and everyone else xx

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Glad you're enjoying them!

[@sergejg2]

I enjoy all your SW Galaxy's Edge videos but this is my favorite! Great super useful info!!!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks

[@BREkatt]

Thank you for your Galaxy’s Edge videos! I’m studying up for when I go with my dad

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Yay! Thanks for watching

[@carlitadisney4453]

Loved loved loved this video guys!!!!!!!!! Thanks so much for sharing this info!!!!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 excellent job!!!!😍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

☺️ thanks Carla

[@kittenlalisa]

amazing! so creative, i would of never of thought of all these awesome places to take a good photo at! good job!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Wish we could take credit. Browsing the Galaxy’s Edge rag on Instagram helped us a lot. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@darrenhissitt5972]

loving the video guys ! we will be in orlando when galaxy's edge opens there by chance 😁 just hoping as a huge star wars fan we can get in 🙏🙏

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Good luck! May the fun be with you!

[@scottking2340]

As a photographer myself, that definitely gives me great ideas to seriously up my game!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

🙌📸

[@Mdb0514]

Great video!! Hologram porg🤯

[@ramwanjinn]

Thanks! Very fun video idea! My wife and me will go to Batuu next year during Star Wars Celebration, so your videos help us out a lot! So I've subbed! ;)

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thank you!

[@smallbluemachine]

Oh look, the speeder from Solo, A Star Wars Story. Well, there it is.

[@blackviper1850]

Watching your videos are helping me plan my trip, I am going next week so I am super excited

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

That’s awesome Daniel!

[@TheAdventurousVlogger]

What a fantastic video. This is what i love, So many GE video's online and you two have come up with something different, Loved the video and gives me ideas for my visit.....Whenever that is! John

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks so much for the kind words!

[@billsummy2412]

TOO COOL .... Thank you you two are AWESOME ! :-)

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@andreajoki9758]

I wanted to pop in and thank you for this - we got some GREAT photos thanks to this video!

[@agentmv]

This is VERY helpful! Gonna favourite this so I know where to go in September!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

🙏

[@1995arv]

***YOU TWO ROCK !!!*** GOOD LOOKING OUT !!! BE THERE SOON, CANT WAIT !!!...

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@quirkysaucy]

This was great! I missed seeing this video before my trip in January 2020. When Disneyland reopens, I'll definitely hit these spots for photos. I did get a great photo of getting hugged by Chewie in front of the big doors though. That area really makes for great shots.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks for watching 😊🙌

[@bizebeegrannyrose9139]

Thank you for all the suggestions for photo ops!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

You’re welcome! Hope it helps!

[@StephyandTimWayco]

So many good ideas! Will need to re watch this before we go, hopefully in October!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks!

[@davidbyourplanb]

Very helpful... Thanks guys!!!!

[@kaitlinskanes3876]

These are all Awesome photo spots !! My husband and I are planning a trip out soon! Great photo tips 👍🏼 📸

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@privacyplease8057]

Incredibly useful video - thank you! I'm headed to Disney World for the Galactic Cruiser and want to make the most of our time on Batuu during the brief shore excursion. I've actually made a map using your tips. BTW, at 8:07... yes, your hair looks fine. LOL!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Have fun

[@Sithslayer]

What a fantastic and very informative video!!! 😱 Thank you both I will be sure to try some of these 👏👏👏

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks!

[@rickconn8444]

Great Video and thanks for all the infor. Great job

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@nccyr1]

Yes, We love to watch your videos... :)

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks so much!

[@magicisle4587]

Great Tips! Also Subscribed!!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks so much Richard!

[@topheecake]

This is super helpful and I'll definitely be referring to these tips when I'm finally able to visit 😁 i'll finally be able to live out my Instagram good photo fantasy

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Yay glad we could help

[@firebirdx01]

Great video guys awesome tips I hope I can make it over there at some point

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks!

[@emkkahn]

Nice one, guys! Thumbing it up...

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks!

[@Timotheus157]

Nice job. Great tips. Thanks. 👍👍👏🌷🍻

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thank YOU for watching!

[@Drebe73]

Excelent video. Way to think outside the box.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks!

[@billvivers]

Great video and I just became a new subscriber I like how real you guys are and I think you for all your hard work

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks so much Bill!

[@billvivers]

Ordinary Adventures I don’t know if you guys have already done this but I know there’s a special firework show for the Fourth of July which started on the first and goes through the fourth, we’re thinking of going tomorrow night after work to check out the firework show. wondering if you have done this already and if not are you going to go it would probably be a pretty cool video to put out Happy 4th of July

[@Pretoriman]

Thanks a lot to do these videos on SW Galaxy's Edge, I live in France and the California is very far, so thank you to share your trips in this park :) *Merci :)*

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

So happy you’re enjoying them!

[@Pretoriman]

@@OrdinaryAdventures Thanks again ! Maybe, one day I will visit this park. MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU And thanks for the answer :) *Bonne soirée*

[@knife-wieldingspidergod5059]

Air France has a direct flight to L.A.

[@Pretoriman]

@@knife-wieldingspidergod5059 It is a good Idea but I work during these holidays. Thanks anyway 😁😊

[@diannuhhx3]

Would Disney World have the same photo spots? Ahh, I'm just so excited about finally getting to go and finding your channel is really helping me prepare for my trip!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Most of them are the same

[@agentmv]

Thanks to you guys, my gf and I took photos at these cool spots in this video yesterday on our first visit to GE!! Thanks guys!! We utilized a lot of tips from your other videos too!! We were hoping we’d magically run into you two as well! (Sept 19 visit)

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Great to hear! What was your favorite?

[@agentmv]

Ordinary Adventures - the Gigantic Doors, during day time and at night. It was kinda private and not many people walk through it. Spent like almost 60 mins doing lightsaber photos at night in front of it , as we both built our own. I was Dark side and she was Light side lol

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

🙌🙌🙌

[@sabinagraves5277]

Thanks for the shout! Also, I need to do more photopass pics, its included in my pass!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

The porg hologram photo is the best!

[@HappyPlaceExplorers]

So, great idea for a video! However I can confirm, at least as of yesterday, photographers NO LONGER take photos during fireworks in front of the falcon. Stopped for crowd purposes. Kind of a bummer, but they now move the photographers infront of the Tie Echelon during the fireworks. :( Great Video tho!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Nooooo! Darn!

[@knife-wieldingspidergod5059]

Great video! I love the force choke! BTW are you guys going to the Orlando opening of GE?

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks so much! I don't think we'll be at the Orlando opening but if by any chance they do a press day and Peter gets invited there's a possibility.

[@samichmachine]

Fingers crossed this list is relevant when Galaxy’s edge opens in wdw! Imm going there in november, and if its identical like its supposed to be, this will be suuuper handy. Thank you!!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks so much. Yeah they’ve said that it should be near identical so I’m assuming it will work.

[@robertshay9235]

Great pointers guys Good stuff

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks!

[@bradsikkema8922]

Great tips you two!!!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks Brad!

[@lordreign187]

Wished I seen this before I went. Great spots

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

📸

[@Karlthegrubber]

I love love love your vlogs.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks so much!!!

[@paulinhareis93]

Very cool tips!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks Paula!

[@Codra7]

Next time take me with you! I need to go there!!!

[@BrunoDeMarques]

Great tips! Good job

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks!

[@jdagreek]

Now this was a GREAT video

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks!!

[@johnstrelow2533]

I like the intro things your trying out but I’m not excited about the music... like the magic Pixie on Falcon and stuff but I’ll have to find one of the past vlog’s intro music I liked... in general love the vids and now half way from the first vid and the name drops would be great on your friends that are in your vids.

[@thedisneyhack2172]

Great video!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

🙏

[@glennhawley1192]

Totally awesome

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

👍

[@abbiejoliec3133]

Thank you!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks for watching!

[@InformantNet]

You really, really like Galaxy's Edge! Holy moley!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Haha we’ve been ten times so far so I would say we do!

[@CherryBerry48]

great vidi guys!!!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thank you!

[@angeltheone350]

Loved your video. Wanted to try to add the borders to my photos but couldn't find the option in the app

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

It’s only in the photopass section

[@DavidCervera702]

Nice tips.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks

[@keokai808]

Any chance you guys will be there on March 2nd? Me and my boys are flying in and will be there the second and the third an would love you to see you. Thanks for the great videos!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

We will be in Orlando at that time

[@tiberiuskirk8690]

I want a pic with the stormtroopers

[@LimitedSpectrum]

Ah, nice! So many good spots for photos away from the main spots! I am a photographer (not Disney), and I keep wanting to do photoshoots there, with appropriately themed outfits, but I can never get any of my friends to go for it! I've seen all these locations you pointed out (except Millenium Falcon interior, because I didn't get to go on the ride), plus so many more awesome locations! If you guys want your own personal photographer to follow you around the park, let me know!

[@willybold1963]

That speeder is from TROS!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Where in it? I thought it was from Solo

[@daltonbeilby3493]

Isnt the wall sort of a nod to jabbas palace? Just got that vibe

[@smallbluemachine]

Disney owns the Star Wars brand now, so it’s entirely possible that’s an easter egg.

[@kevinoles2789]

Question? I know you can have your purchases shipped to your home but can you order out of stock items while your there and have them shipped. Only gonna be able to go once and I dont want to miss out out on a couple legacy sabers I want.

[@davidmace7452]

Me and my cousin are going to Florida in 24 days all being well and I've messaged him that we have to do the holograms!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Hope you had a wonderful trip

[@davidmace7452]

@@OrdinaryAdventures It was awesome, thank you!

[@jrada6875]

The Gigantic Doors at night with your lightsaber. The lightsaber glow bounces off the door and walls.

[@Musketman84th]

Sweet force cholk pic lol

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks. The funny thing is there was no one around to take the photo so I took the photo of Kitra jumping in the air and then she came and replaced me as camera man and I went over and she toke my photo of doing the choke and we combined the images in photoshop later haha

[@Musketman84th]

@@OrdinaryAdventures gotta love photoshop lol

[@deadpoolg36]

You should do the light up doorway with the light saber

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Good idea! We will do that the next time we are there

[@EskGrek13]

Going to Galaxy's Edge for the first time in April. I know you can have a photographer take your photos but how do you get them? In order to get the photopass do you have to pay for the memory maker?

[@karicat24642]

Is it only with the photographer's photopass that gives you the borders for your picture? I can't figure out how to edit my picture in the app

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Yeah I think it had to be in the photopass section of the Disneyland app.

[@scotterdman1070]

Do you have photo pass suggestions for the rest of Hollywood Studios, the Magic Kingdom and Animal kingdom

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

hmmm that would make a good video. unfortunately we live in California and dont visit Orlando enough to be experts in those.

[@scotterdman1070]

Sorry, I didn't realize that. Thanks for the great video and ideas.

[@megaamp4]

Ray is beautiful

[@johno186]

{Jedi Voice and hand gesture} Subscribe Turn on Notifications Support us on Patreon {/jedi voice} Bright Suns, Y'all!

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

That’s correct except we don’t have a patreon.

[@anthony8424]

You should make this video for but for the Avengers Campus

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

🤔 good idea

[@SFPR10]

❤️

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thanks SF

[@christopherlambert5264]

Well now I know what to do in January when I can afford to drive down.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Ha glad we could help!

[@beanslinger6]

Does Disney have rules around action figure photography? Wondering if I can bring a 6 inch Star Wars Black figure (Jawa) in to the park for photo ops...

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

I've seen people doing it in the parks

[@cjar8989]

Would you make a video about phrases to say cast members at Galaxy’s Edge.

[@knife-wieldingspidergod5059]

Yes, please do a interview with a cast member on his or her background story on the planet.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Thats a good idea.

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Another good idea.

[@sfm49erfan]

Do you guys have a season pass ?? It would get very expressive after 7 trips to Disneyland lol

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Yeah we have an annual pass and live about 45 minutes from the park.

[@xxdannynlxx4105]

What is there at the fence at 5:40? And what is the man doing in the drawers?

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

It’s where you build a light saber. He was looking at all the different parts you have to choose from. :)

[@xxdannynlxx4105]

@@OrdinaryAdventures thankz for the awnser, i thought it was inside where you can make it. Thankz for all the nice video's :)

[@andyjames7592]

Is the merch still looking barren? Or does it look like they got more stock in time for the holiday weekend?

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Yeah a lot of stuff was still sold out when we went over the weekend.

[@andyjames7592]

@@OrdinaryAdventures Thanks for the update! I'm going to try to stay optimistic they get stuff back any day now. Surely they would really really like to be fully stocked in time for the holiday weekend. I'm so curious to see if the holiday weekend breaks this relatively low attendance streak. For my own selfish extra enjoyment this weekend, I hope not :p

[@Goreminister]

Damn! You seem to be there EVERY day and I live a) too far away and b) I´m too poor to afford the trip :(

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

We live about 30min to 1 hour away depending on traffic. We've been going about once a week. Hope you can check k it out one day!

[@Goreminister]

@@OrdinaryAdventures Lucky you! I live around 12hrs, haha! And yea, I REALLY hope I can check it out, but it doesn´t seem so. Anyway, at least I have your videos, so thanks a lot for that and keep up the good work.

[@a.a.g.h.1679]

Is this in California or in Florida?

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

Both

[@a.a.g.h.1679]

Ordinary Adventures perfect! Thank you!

[@DrDetfink]

Did I just watch a video educating me on the best spots to make out with someone? 😆

[@OrdinaryAdventures]

😂