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Buy, there are going to be some PO'd parents around this one. Even if they are going to move/eliminate it for SW:GE - why eliminate it now? That park still has almost nothing to do - even with TSL.

I am glad my kids did this our last trip so they at least got to experience it once. I agree with you and @rteetz - why end it now? Guess just part of the cost cutting
 
I am glad my kids did this our last trip so they at least got to experience it once. I agree with you and @rteetz - why end it now? Guess just part of the cost cutting
This is the most baffling one, yet. I can't imagine this is not still in demand - based on the line I wait in every time we sign up for it.

I could see some down time as they transition the location to the new Land, but not a whole year. It's just ponderous...
 
James Gunn officially directing Suicide Squad 2 for DC. So that should pretty much confirm the rest of the way that he won't be returning to the MCU in any capacity, and that his Disney contract is officially nullified allowing him to work for rival studios.
 
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Wow ..
Why cancel it now? Just more "budget cuts"? I mean . .they just recently (within,what? last 2-3 years?) redid the stage. Why remove a VERY POPULAR "attraction" from a park that is still hurting for attractions until SWGE opens.

Maybe this means that Star Tours is going to see the chopping block BEFORE SWGE opens .. between this and the odd refurbishment of Tatooine Traders ...

Well, my dream of having my son or daughter do this is gone. I had one opportunity when he was 4 .. and he was too scared (don't blame him) to try.

Do we know if they plan on having this with SW:GE? Makes sense, but I haven't seen a "spot" for it on the maps.

"The travel agent who posted the news said that the attraction at Walt Disney World is expected to reopen at an unspecified later date with some changes"

Like I've said previously .. I wouldn't be surprised if this returns as a paid event .. where the kid gets to keep the lightsaber .. basically the same one as the "build a lightsaber" toy they sell in the store (fun and good quality). Essentially, the Jedi version of BB Boutique ..

Still odd to close it a full year before SWGE would even open.
 
Wow ..
Why cancel it now? Just more "budget cuts"? I mean . .they just recently (within,what? last 2-3 years?) redid the stage. Why remove a VERY POPULAR "attraction" from a park that is still hurting for attractions until SWGE opens.

Maybe this means that Star Tours is going to see the chopping block BEFORE SWGE opens .. between this and the odd refurbishment of Tatooine Traders ...

Well, my dream of having my son or daughter do this is gone. I had one opportunity when he was 4 .. and he was too scared (don't blame him) to try.

Do we know if they plan on having this with SW:GE? Makes sense, but I haven't seen a "spot" for it on the maps. Like I've said previously .. I wouldn't be surprised if this returns as a paid event .. where the kid gets to keep the lightsaber .. basically combine it with the "build a lightsaber" thing they sell in the store. The Jedi version of BB Boutique .. while the parents get to eat some desserts while watching ('cause every Disney event needs food).

I am really glad my older two kids did this our last trip ... my youngest (who is also 4) originally agreed to do it but then didn't want to (and probably for the best, I think it would have been too intense for her)
 
Wow ..
Why cancel it now? Just more "budget cuts"? I mean . .they just recently (within,what? last 2-3 years?) redid the stage. Why remove a VERY POPULAR "attraction" from a park that is still hurting for attractions until SWGE opens.

Maybe this means that Star Tours is going to see the chopping block BEFORE SWGE opens .. between this and the odd refurbishment of Tatooine Traders ...

Well, my dream of having my son or daughter do this is gone. I had one opportunity when he was 4 .. and he was too scared (don't blame him) to try.

Do we know if they plan on having this with SW:GE? Makes sense, but I haven't seen a "spot" for it on the maps.

"The travel agent who posted the news said that the attraction at Walt Disney World is expected to reopen at an unspecified later date with some changes"

Like I've said previously .. I wouldn't be surprised if this returns as a paid event .. where the kid gets to keep the lightsaber .. basically the same one as the "build a lightsaber" toy they sell in the store (fun and good quality). Essentially, the Jedi version of BB Boutique ..

Still odd to close it a full year before SWGE would even open.

"The travel agent who posted the news said that the attraction at Walt Disney World is expected to reopen at an unspecified later date with some changes."

I could see the "some changes" as what you describe above...
 
"The travel agent who posted the news said that the attraction at Walt Disney World is expected to reopen at an unspecified later date with some changes."

I could see the "some changes" as what you describe above...

Easily .. Disney is pretty good at taking something that is in high demand and monetizing it. (See how they took the guest-created demand of "PPO" breakfast and monetized it into Early Morning Magic).

I am actually surprised it has been free all this time, or wasn't a more formalized show (on a bigger stage). When my friend's kids did this last trip, they had to wait a pretty long time (during an EMH) to sign up for this. They basically had to waste the entire EMH just to sign them up.

Just seemed inefficient way to handle such a popular attraction. I am sure there are tons of people who would pay for this .. JUST simply to have it guaranteed scheduled and reserved before they get to the park.
 
Easily .. Disney is pretty good at taking something that is in high demand and monetizing it. (See how they took the guest-created demand of "PPO" breakfast and monetized it into Early Morning Magic).

I am actually surprised it has been free all this time, or wasn't a more formalized show (on a bigger stage). When my friend's kids did this last trip, they had to wait a pretty long time (during an EMH) to sign up for this. They basically had to waste the entire EMH just to sign them up.

Just seemed inefficient way to handle such a popular attraction. I am sure there are tons of people who would pay for this .. JUST simply to have it guaranteed scheduled and reserved before they get to the park.

They are going to cross new territory if they went that route. That would be the first time there's a separate paid attraction that wouldn't be included in admission, right?
There's parties that take place before and after hours, dessert parties with special viewing, but not an entire attraction or show that is now off limits.....

I don't know if I could see them doing that, and I'm definitely on the more cynical end of WDW opinions.....I'd hate for them to do that.

But as you describe, there is a demand, and the sign up process can be a zoo. I wonder if they just add it as a FP+ option? Seems like that would solve the issues without crossing into new territory....

But, they do like to monetize...
 
Easily .. Disney is pretty good at taking something that is in high demand and monetizing it. (See how they took the guest-created demand of "PPO" breakfast and monetized it into Early Morning Magic).

I am actually surprised it has been free all this time, or wasn't a more formalized show (on a bigger stage). When my friend's kids did this last trip, they had to wait a pretty long time (during an EMH) to sign up for this. They basically had to waste the entire EMH just to sign them up.

Just seemed inefficient way to handle such a popular attraction. I am sure there are tons of people who would pay for this .. JUST simply to have it guaranteed scheduled and reserved before they get to the park.

I know I would (I mean, not a ton, but a little bit - especially if they got something to keep - well, beyond the free pin they got) ... we had to pick going to sign up for this at rope drop vs Slinky Dog
 
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