Disneyland just surprised a handful of guests by letting them participate in one of its most expensive Star Wars experiences without paying the usual price.Building a custom lightsaber inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge has long been a bucket-list experience for Disneyland fans. Unfortunately, the hefty price tag makes it difficult for some families to justify the cost.However, a recent guest experience revealed that Disney reportedly offers a way to enjoy the attraction without spending hundreds of dollars.There’s a catch, though. This isn’t a discount guests can simply request, and Disney doesn’t advertise these particular opportunities.One of Disneyland’s Most Expensive ExperiencesLocated inside Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disneyland Park, Savi’s Workshop – Handbuilt Lightsabers allows guests to create custom lightsabers.Unlike purchasing a toy lightsaber, this experience places visitors inside an immersive workshop where employees, known as Gatherers, guide them through the building process.Guests choose from different lightsaber themes, select components, and assemble their weapons during a ceremony inspired by the Star Wars universe.The experience includes dramatic lighting, music, storytelling, and a special moment when participants activate their completed lightsabers.For longtime fans, it’s an opportunity to feel like they’re part of the galaxy they’ve watched on screen for years.Unfortunately, that experience comes at a high cost.Savi’s Workshop currently charges $249.99 plus tax per completed lightsaber at Disneyland.A family hoping to build multiple lightsabers could spend hundreds of dollars on top of their regular admission.But one Disneyland visitor discovered that the building experience isn’t always reserved for paying customers.Credit: DisneyA Rare Opportunity Guests Didn’t ExpectA frequent Disneyland visitor recently shared an unusual experience at Savi’s Workshop.According to the guest, he and a couple of other visitors participated in the lightsaber-building experience without paying the normal $249.99 price.The reason? Disneyland was training new Gatherers.Disney allowed a small group of visitors to participate while new Cast Members practiced leading the experience.The guest, an adult visiting without children, experienced the interactive elements normally included with a paid reservation.However, there was one important difference.He didn’t get to keep the lightsaber.The complimentary opportunity covered participation, not ownership of the finished product.Although the visitor expressed some disappointment at leaving without his creation, he appreciated the chance to experience something that ordinarily costs nearly $250.This wasn’t a traditional giveaway or a newly announced Disneyland promotion. Instead, it was a rare training opportunity involving park guests.