**Official** Star Wars at DHS, Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party/Galactic Nights/Launch Bay/JT

[lovethattink]

Page 6 and I just discovered this thread. I really like the way you organized the beginning posts.

In the announcement they say "a new custom fireworks show" So I'm assuming new

On fb or twitter, I saw something about a new score to the fireworks.

OMG! 4 pages before I even knew about the thread. I had better get to crackin' Why does work have to get in the way of my life

You caught it before me. I'm 2 pages further down the road, lol.

Further inspection (cause I have nothing better to do) of this pic it looks like the trailer for Episode VII and maybe some behind the scenes will be shown inside ABC Sound Studios (old Sounds Dangerous)
And did you guys read about JTA having characters and a villain from Rebels during the show? I wonder if it'll be The Inquisitor?

Didn't the Inquisitor die in Rebels? I had really hoped he'd be at sww 2015.

 

[inkedupmomma]

SO sad we wont be doing SWW next year. Thank to you we had an amazing first SWW!

 

[keepswimming76]

We'll be at WDW next year during SWW and we are excited to be able to finally check it out! My DH is especially stoked!

Question: While I realize it is crowded all days during SWW, is there a weekend day that may be a little lighter? What's best or worse? Friday, Saturday or Sunday?

Thanks!

Mary

 

[HulkBuster]

Didn't the Inquisitor die in Rebels? I had really hoped he'd be at sww 2015.

yeah but that hasnt stopped vader there are more inquisitors on the way too

 

[yulilin3]

We'll be at WDW next year during SWW and we are excited to be able to finally check it out! My DH is especially stoked!

Question: While I realize it is crowded all days during SWW, is there a weekend day that may be a little lighter? What's best or worse? Friday, Saturday or Sunday?

Thanks!

Mary

First Friday is extremely busy with people looking for merchandise and all the bloggers and press. After that, Friday tends to be the least busy (only by a little) because a lot of locals only go Saturday and Sundays

 

[mmafan]

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[Dittz]

This is for anyone new to this thread:
We have done this thread for the past 5 years and have NEVER had it go negative or mean spirited. We are all like a little SWW family, we help each other out, we share experiences and we even meet at the parks.
We do post our thoughts about things that don't go so well, we complain here but we never bash or go mean.
That being said I love any and all questions, just because you think a question might be too dumb, or too extensive or out there, please ask away. This thread is to help you plan for you to have the BEST SW experience.
Every time new information gets out it will be updated on the first posts under the appropriate post so you don't have to go digging thru, what I'm sure will become, a very large thread.

This sounds like it is going to be my new secret home.

As I have posted on other SWW threads, I am currently in the process of planning a surprise trip for next year to take just my almost 10 year old. He has NO IDEA that I have a trip booked. My husband and Daughter will be staying home, and my mom is going to travel with me. With this said, I hope the dates stay similar to last year. Since I am planning this in secret, and tips and help is going to be welcomed. I'm not planning on telling my son about this trip until we are walking out the door to the airport (he's never flown either). I know as long as they are offered my main things I want my son to see and experience are the 2 special character meals, the parade,and the welcome show with the storm troopers. Any meet and greets that are the "characters" would be fun, not so much the actual actors as he wouldn't know who they are. I guess I will have to really start reading up on what the others show were so that i know which to take him to.

 

[yulilin3]

This sounds like it is going to be my new secret home.

As I have posted on other SWW threads, I am currently in the process of planning a surprise trip for next year to take just my almost 10 year old. He has NO IDEA that I have a trip booked. My husband and Daughter will be staying home, and my mom is going to travel with me. With this said, I hope the dates stay similar to last year. Since I am planning this in secret, and tips and help is going to be welcomed. I'm not planning on telling my son about this trip until we are walking out the door to the airport (he's never flown either). I know as long as they are offered my main things I want my son to see and experience are the 2 special character meals, the parade,and the welcome show with the storm troopers. Any meet and greets that are the "characters" would be fun, not so much the actual actors as he wouldn't know who they are. I guess I will have to really start reading up on what the others show were so that i know which to take him to.

Welcome aboard!! Last year there were plenty of people planning surprises and they shared their experiences on the thread, maybe some of them will be able to give you some ideas on how to break the good news.
Keep watch on this thread and on the DPB for any news and please feel free to ask any question so you can have the best time ever

 

[SFAMILY4]

Okay, so DH and I have made the decision to go to the 2nd weekend in May 2016. We drive down from Chicago, so we would have one day to do SWW which would be a Sunday, so we are going to do the VIP Tours and make sure we don't miss anything! Any thoughts??? Do the tours sell out at all? I'm still nervous but I know I have to get my game face on

 

[soniam]

Okay, so DH and I have made the decision to go to the 2nd weekend in May 2016. We drive down from Chicago, so we would have one day to do SWW which would be a Sunday, so we are going to do the VIP Tours and make sure we don't miss anything! Any thoughts??? Do the tours sell out at all? I'm still nervous but I know I have to get my game face on

I got the impression from last year that the VIP tour did not sell out. The premium and deluxe packages, especially deluxe, did sell out. I think the cost of the VIP keeps a lot of people away. We are considering the VIP as well, but might do the deluxe. I guess we'll see what they come out with in about 6 months

 

[SFAMILY4]

So hard to wait that long.....I know the cost is high but being there for just the one weekend day is going to limit our choices. Can't wait either way!

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I guess we'll see what they come out with in about 6 months

6 months!!

OK... I'll try to deal... But it is tough... trying to plan for my cousin -- the biggest SW fan ever -- to join. He's never been to WDW either!! This will be EPIC!!!

Unless Disney messes with us and doesn't have a SWW May 20-22... ...

 

[mmafan]

Okay, so DH and I have made the decision to go to the 2nd weekend in May 2016. We drive down from Chicago, so we would have one day to do SWW which would be a Sunday, so we are going to do the VIP Tours and make sure we don't miss anything! Any thoughts??? Do the tours sell out at all? I'm still nervous but I know I have to get my game face on

if you only have one day VIP is the way to do it.........follow here and you will get your day..we did the vip last year and it was great way to see everything BUT you will not have a chance for character pics but we are trying to get that change for this year because the rides with no lines is great but most of us are not there for the rides on those days..stay tuned

 

[TwinPrincessMermaids]

Hi guys! (And OP! )

Just wanted to chime and say today was the first time I noticed new Disney Chase Visa skins with Star Wars themes! If you have a Disney Visa (or want to get one, you should!) there are Vader, Yoda, and C3 and R2 new skins! They are updating to the chips now so I had them change our fun but almost two yrs old McQueen to the Droids and Yoda. Super fun! I don't think anyone else gets to have these on their cards! The rep said they are extremely popular already. Now I feel extra ready for the movie premiere, the new Launch and Force Season next year!

 

[yulilin3]

Hi guys! (And OP! )

Just wanted to chime and say today was the first time I noticed new Disney Chase Visa skins with Star Wars themes! If you have a Disney Visa (or want to get one, you should!) there are Vader, Yoda, and C3 and R2 new skins! They are updating to the chips now so I had them change our fun but almost two yrs old McQueen to the Droids and Yoda. Super fun! I don't think anyone else gets to have these on their cards! The rep said they are extremely popular already. Now I feel extra ready for the movie premiere, the new Launch and Force Season next year!

Hi and welcome back. The option to change your card design opened Monday. For anyone interested the link is on the first page under the misc. post.
I chose Vader for mine

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Okay, so DH and I have made the decision to go to the 2nd weekend in May 2016. We drive down from Chicago, so we would have one day to do SWW which would be a Sunday, so we are going to do the VIP Tours and make sure we don't miss anything! Any thoughts??? Do the tours sell out at all? I'm still nervous but I know I have to get my game face on

I just want to reiterate what @mmafan said -- if you have one day, I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND the VIP Tour, assuming they do it again (hope so!). We got SO MUCH done. While we opted to go on the rides with our guides, if we do the tour again we might take that time to meet another character or two. At multiple points we were given the option to go with guides or meet back at X location at time Y.

Don't remember if I've mentioned to you before, but I have a link to a review I did on VIP in my signature, in case that might be useful.

 

[SFAMILY4]

I just want to reiterate what @mmafan said -- if you have one day, I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND the VIP Tour, assuming they do it again (hope so!). We got SO MUCH done. While we opted to go on the rides with our guides, if we do the tour again we might take that time to meet another character or two. At multiple points we were given the option to go with guides or meet back at X location at time Y.

Don't remember if I've mentioned to you before, but I have a link to a review I did on VIP in my signature, in case that might be useful.

I saw your experience and that helped me a bunch in deciding whether or not to do the VIP tour. Very helpful!!! I don't do the rides too much so being able to break off is a good option at times. Thanks again for all your help

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I saw your experience and that helped me a bunch in deciding whether or not to do the VIP tour. Very helpful!!! I don't do the rides too much so being able to break off is a good option at times. Thanks again for all your help

My pleasure -- very glad it was helpful!!

I just realized... I need to update my little stormtrooper-logo-thing in my signature for 2016... ... and add one for my cousin!! Should I wait until dates are announced so I don't jinx this for all of us!?!?!?

 

[pbb322]

I can not describe how excited I am to see this thread opened! I looked the day of the announcement to see if you decided to start early, but did not check back again until today. I have missed this group! I just booked a surprise trip for my son who will then be 8 in January for Harry Potter Celebration at Universal - I am really hoping the Launch will be open by then so we can see it! I am thinking I will just get annual passes at that time so we can be back in June for SWW but not 100% sure yet, may have to cave on family request to go to Disneyland this summer instead. Now off to change my Visa card!

 

[Jfsag123]

This sounds like it is going to be my new secret home.

As I have posted on other SWW threads, I am currently in the process of planning a surprise trip for next year to take just my almost 10 year old. He has NO IDEA that I have a trip booked. My husband and Daughter will be staying home, and my mom is going to travel with me. With this said, I hope the dates stay similar to last year. Since I am planning this in secret, and tips and help is going to be welcomed. I'm not planning on telling my son about this trip until we are walking out the door to the airport (he's never flown either). I know as long as they are offered my main things I want my son to see and experience are the 2 special character meals, the parade,and the welcome show with the storm troopers. Any meet and greets that are the "characters" would be fun, not so much the actual actors as he wouldn't know who they are. I guess I will have to really start reading up on what the others show were so that i know which to take him to.

Welcome aboard!! Last year there were plenty of people planning surprises and they shared their experiences on the thread, maybe some of them will be able to give you some ideas on how to break the good news.
Keep watch on this thread and on the DPB for any news and please feel free to ask any question so you can have the best time ever

We are doing a surprise trip as well! The kids know we are planning to go for SWW, but they think the trip isn't happening until 2017. We have been trying to figure out how to spring the surprise (of course, we have some time...). It will be great to see others' experiences with this.

For those of you who are SWW vets, how have you found the fireworks viewing to be? We are considering one of the packages, but I'm not sure if we will if we could easily view the fireworks without it. I also remember reading somewhere that the reserved location was great for the show, but a little close for the fireworks. What have your experiences been?