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So #StarWars Galaxy’s Edge has been open for nearly four years, yet I did encounter a TSA quirk when traveling with my lightsabers from NYC to Orlando this morning for Galactic Starcruiser & #MayThe4th. First, let me say the agents were entirely professional and nice. Still…
I put the hilts in carry on instead of checking and they, along with assorted #StarWars greeblies & such, triggered scanners. Expectedly. But I didn’t expect them to be viewed as alien, ironically.
TSA Guy 1: What are these? Are these car parts?
Me: Lightsabers.
TSA Guy 1:…?
TSA Guy 1: What are these? Are these car parts?
Me: Lightsabers.
TSA Guy 1:…?
Me: Don’t worry, they aren’t activated.
TSA Guy 2: They’re really heavy. These aren’t light like the ones I’ve seen.
Me: Um, it’s an elegant collectible for a more civilized age?
TSA Guy 2: You need TWO of these?
Me: Well [shrugging] I don’t know. I have Jedi stuff to do…
TSA Guy 2: They’re really heavy. These aren’t light like the ones I’ve seen.
Me: Um, it’s an elegant collectible for a more civilized age?
TSA Guy 2: You need TWO of these?
Me: Well [shrugging] I don’t know. I have Jedi stuff to do…
TSA Guy 2: They could be considered a blunt instrument or weapon.
TSA Guy 1: Nah, he wouldn’t do that. He’s a Jedi!
Me: And the TSA has a section on it being allowed [this is true but up to discretion of the agent]
tsa.gov/travel/securit…
TSA Guy 1: Nah, he wouldn’t do that. He’s a Jedi!
Me: And the TSA has a section on it being allowed [this is true but up to discretion of the agent]
tsa.gov/travel/securit…
TSA Guy 2: [kinda laughing but trying to be serious]Well, they don’t look like toys. You might want to check them in the future
TSA Guy 1: [Clearly enjoying this 6am distraction] I’m going to let you wrap these up cause they don’t look cheap
Me: We wouldn’t want them to turn on
TSA Guy 1: [Clearly enjoying this 6am distraction] I’m going to let you wrap these up cause they don’t look cheap
Me: We wouldn’t want them to turn on
TSA Guy 2: [moving me along] Good Morning. Have fun
TSA Guy 1: You mean, May the Force be with you.
Me: Always.
So what did I learn? Well, I actually was a little low key freaked in case they wouldn’t let me carry them on…
TSA Guy 1: You mean, May the Force be with you.
Me: Always.
So what did I learn? Well, I actually was a little low key freaked in case they wouldn’t let me carry them on…
Also, I suppose I’ve learned that even though LaGuardia isn’t exactly an Outer Rim spaceport, not everyone out there knows about Savi’s in #StarWars Galaxy’s Edge, and the ways of the Jedi are forgotten by some…
Also I learned that while my Elemental lightsaber with a Rancor tooth looks really cool, my Protection & Defense one looks like a car part, which is a credit to designers.
And as always, I learned it helps to be friendly and chill in these potentially tense airport situations.
And as always, I learned it helps to be friendly and chill in these potentially tense airport situations.
Finally, if you’re heading to Disney World and specifically at Hollywood Studios (and the planet of Batuu) or aboard the #GalacticStarcruiser this week for #MayThe4th, find me and let’s nerd out, and we can snap a pic! #starwars #starwarsday #MayThe4thBeWithYou
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