New R2-W50 50th Anniversary Interactive ‘Star Wars’ Droid at Walt Disney World

A new interactive remote control “Star Wars” droid has arrived at Walt Disney World: R2-W50. We found this 50th anniversary-inspired droid at World of Disney in Disney Springs.

R2-W50 – $114.99

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This droid has the same Bluetooth capabilities as other interactive droids available from Droid Depot in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.

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R2-W50 is also compatible with Droid Depot personality chips and other accessories.

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It is shaped like a standard R2 unit, like R2-D2, but is a sparkly white with royal blue and gold accents.

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These are, of course, the colors of “The World’s Most Magical Celebration.”

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R2-W50 includes a blue and gold remote control.

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Here R2-W50’s backstory, according to the box:

R2-W50 is unlike any other Astromech Droid in the Galaxy. As a loyal Astromech, R2-W50 lives on Naboo serving different members of the Royal house. His droid builder is similar to other classic R-series droid, but features an iridescent coloration on its body.

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The droid makes various light and sound effects.

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It comes in 50th anniversary packaging.

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