Overview

• Kyber Crystals used with lightsabers rose from $17.99 to $24.99 at Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, marking a sharp jump for a fan-favorite item.
• Reports from park watchers describe near-40% overnight increases on select merchandise, intensifying concerns about trip budgets.
• Earlier this month Disney raised U.S. park costs across tickets, parking, dining and annual passes, with Florida visitors seeing the biggest changes.
• Custom lightsabers, astromech droids and related upgrades at Savi's Workshop and Droid Depot now carry higher prices.
• Coverage notes Disney’s rationale of funding new attractions and covering rising operating costs, while guest reactions and analyst views on attendance remain mixed.