Is Kylo Ren leaving DHS?

[pennylane16]

I was trying to select "Show in my plans" on the disney website for "Encounter Kylo Ren", but after August 19th, the dates are not able to be selected. Is he leaving DHS? Wondering because if so, we'll want to change our DHS visit day to meet him before he goes! Thank in advance!

 

[agavegirl1]

It's possible. Staffing cuts at Star Wars Launch bay will occur mid August. For example, the Jawas will disappear until the new Star Wars land opens. Check for a date earlier in your trip to see if he is available.

 

[pennylane16]

Oh bummer about the jawas, we were hoping to see them! Thanks for the info!!

 

[yulilin3]

Meet and greet schedule is only out for the first 2 weeks in August. They only update it a week at a time at dhs, this is true for all meet anad greets at the park

 

[Delirium]

Why would Disney cut such a popular and unique experience such as the Jawas? I seriously doubt that having them appear part time each day is breaking the bank.

 

[pitpat]

rumors of Rey coming

 

[DisneyFansInNYC]

I was trying to select "Show in my plans" on the disney website for "Encounter Kylo Ren", but after August 19th, the dates are not able to be selected. Is he leaving DHS? Wondering because if so, we'll want to change our DHS visit day to meet him before he goes! Thank in advance!

The same thing just happened to me with something at MK. It only showed up to August 5th for a while and now it extended to August 19th. So yes they only put out the calendar for some entertainment for up to 2 weeks in advance. You should be fine.

 

[hiroMYhero]

Why would Disney cut such a popular and unique experience such as the Jawas? I seriously doubt that having them appear part time each day is breaking the bank.

Their last day was Saturday, the 29th. The cut was based on the budget and if the rumor that @pitpat posted is true, then that would explain why they were cut.

There's really no firm confirmation of the changes to Launch Bay except for the loss of the Jawas.

 

[AngiTN]

While he may be cut the lack of a M&G on MDE is meaningless. Unfortunately, the last place you should look for info on M&G is MDE. They don't put up to date info regarding characters on there. Missing info about characters means nothing more than it's not the place to get character info

 

[ktlm]

Disneyland replaced Kylo with Darth Vader several months ago. Maybe WDW, is doing the same? We just saw Darth at DL a couple of weeks ago, and his line was not huge, but it was longer than we waited for Kylo on our last trips to WDW and DLR.

DLR also had Boba Fett doing a meet and greet in the cantina which was great. DD was excited to meet him for the first time, and the cantina bar behind him made for some great photos.

Will be interesting to see what WDW is doing with the area. I can't imagine they are making a bunch of cuts with Star Wars land coming. I would think they would be keeping the Star Wars Buzz and excitement going anywhere they can.

 

[pennylane16]

Disneyland replaced Kylo with Darth Vader several months ago. Maybe WDW, is doing the same? We just saw Darth at DL a couple of weeks ago, and his line was not huge, but it was longer than we waited for Kylo on our last trips to WDW and DLR.

DLR also had Boba Fett doing a meet and greet in the cantina which was great. DD was excited to meet him for the first time, and the cantina bar behind him made for some great photos.

Will be interesting to see what WDW is doing with the area. I can't imagine they are making a bunch of cuts with Star Wars land coming. I would think they would be keeping the Star Wars Buzz and excitement going anywhere they can.

So sorry, what's DLR? Thanks!

 

[hiroMYhero]

So sorry, what's DLR? Thanks!

Disneyland Resort

 

[lindsayjs]

My kids are going to be bummed about the jawas. I hope kylo sticks around a bit longer.

 

[Best Aunt]

Disneyland replaced Kylo with Darth Vader several months ago.

It was Darth, not Kylo, when I was at Disneyland in September 2016.

 

[kwdw]

I HOPE they replace Kylo with Darth Vader! Do not care for Kylo.

 

[TI double-GUH ER]

Oh please oh please let this not be true... DS is already upset that he missed fighting Kylo Ren at Jedi training and now is "stuck" with Darth Vader or the 7th sister... if he can't even meet Kylo Ren, I am going to have one miserable kid on my hands. We don't arrive till the 19th....

 

[Dr.Mickey]

Lol, it is amazing what age can do for preferences. Why would anyone prefer Kylo over Darth Vader?...says this 46 year old who was 7 when he saw the original in the theater

 

[Best Aunt]

Darth Vader was one of the best character meetings, just because he is so imposing. It probably helps that I'm short. Kylo Rhen was one of the lamest. He did nothing to act like the character at all. Said a few things about which side I should be on, took the picture, that was it. (I know other people have had a much different experience.)

 

[TI double-GUH ER]

Oh believe me, I am right there with you - I personally would rather meet Vader than Kylo... but in the eyes of a 9 year old boy, something about Kylo is "cool", and Vader is just considered "old".
Now if they brought in the option to fight or meet Darth Maul - my son would run over Vader and Kylo to get to him.

 

[notrub98]

My son is going to be heartbroken over the Jawas ... it was one of his favorite things last year . Kylo was cool to my son but DV might actually blow his mind.