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

[The Sunrise Student]

I thought that some of the Avatar timeline issues were on Cameron's end to coincide with changing timelines for a new film. I certainly hope SW Land doesn't take AS LONG as that... haven't they been building Avatar Land since the mid-90's?!?

Oh no they broke ground for Avatar Land in January 2014. And then think of how long it took US to build HP... Same type of rearranging was done there that they are going to have to do at DHS, as well as re-purposing of rides... still took a few years...

 

[DisDadDVC]

Guys - I know I completely fell off the face of the earth after my trip (and never finished my trip report), but I heard about SWW being cancelled and immediately wanted to come here and give you all a force hug.

Would you mind doing that with a Darth Maul costume on so I can get a pic with my daughter?

 

[Monykalyn]

Joining in the mourning of no SWW. Huge huge HUGE thank you to all who contributed to this years thread - and especially Yulilin-who helped make our 2015 (one and only) SWW trip a fabulous time. I told my son last night also that we went to the last SWW at Disney as they decided to not do anymore-he was quite dismayed until I said it was to build a huge Star Wars land instead even if it will take years. He then asked for a poster he can write on to keep track of things he wants to do as he gets "big" (he is 9)-like a bucket list. Guess we are now in extremely preliminary stage of planning return visit in 2017? 2018? to see SW Land LOL! I really hope Disney not only does this right but does it quickly. There could potentially be another Harry Potter land at US before we see Avatar land or SW land!

 

[WillAustin]

As predicted, DS was heartbroken when I told him. He then asked me to take a picture of his tear-stained face to send to Disney to show them how upset he is. Don't think they'll care, bud, but it's a nice thought.

I'll add it to the pictures of my 3 very, very disappointed kids.

We'll probably cancel the trip since SWW was the primary reason for going this time.

 

[Felipe4]

Would you mind doing that with a Darth Maul costume on so I can get a pic with my daughter?

LOL. Best I can do is dress up as Hoth Leia or an Ewok.

Question though. Did anyone see the Star Wars characters at MNSSHP (would your daughter be able to meet Maul there)? Maybe until HS opens people can band together during that to go all out in the cosplay costumes?

Sidenote: When I told BF about SWW being cancelled he replied with, "Good, because we're not going back to Disney until the Star Wars land opens." He enjoyed SWW, but he's a been there seen that kind of guy.

Of course just to rub it in, I finally got a 30% discount code for next year's SWW time frame

 

[DisDadDVC]

I'll add it to the pictures of my 3 very, very disappointed kids.

We'll probably cancel the trip since SWW was the primary reason for going this time.

I'll throw in a picture of my 44 year old tear stained face. Cancelling our trip for Memorial Day weekend as well. We are going in April already and the only reason to go was to do SWW.

 

[WillAustin]

I'll throw in a picture of my 44 year old tear stained face. Cancelling our trip for Memorial Day weekend as well. We are going in April already and the only reason to go was to do SWW.

I also take the blame for telling my kids, "I can't wait to see what they do for SWW after the new movie is out!"

 

[yulilin3]

completely unrelated but if any of you are HP fans and coming in late January they just announced the celeb line up: Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley™), Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley™), and Katie Leung (Cho Chang), Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom™), and Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood™)
This will be my first HP Celebration and I'm not getting their autographs cause you have to have a special package for that but I am going to all the panels and excited to get to hear stories from my two favorite characters from the movie (Rupery/Ron and Matthew/Neville)

 

[Roxyfire]

This is totally disappointing news. Here's to hoping Season of the Force is still decent. I'm really surprised they'd allow for such an anemic display after considering all the Frozen stuff they've been doing. You'd think the amount of Star Wars fans would easily trump a newer movie franchise.

 

[LoKiHB]

completely unrelated but if any of you are HP fans and coming in late January they just announced the celeb line up: Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley™), Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley™), and Katie Leung (Cho Chang), Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom™), and Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood™)
This will be my first HP Celebration and I'm not getting their autographs cause you have to have a special package for that but I am going to all the panels and excited to get to hear stories from my two favorite characters from the movie (Rupery/Ron and Matthew/Neville)

This sounds like so much fun... I had no idea they had a HP Celebration. I think maybe 2017 will include this. At least I can use my DVC points to stay close by.

 

[dwbrewster]

has won this battle...but eventually good will prevail

 

[Good Morning Dewdrop]

just sent off my e-mail to wdw - not thinking it will help but I feel (a bit) better just sending it.

 

[cvjpirate]

just sent off my e-mail to wdw - not thinking it will help but I feel (a bit) better just sending it.

It will be interesting to see what their response will be.

 

[LoKiHB]

It will be interesting to see what their response will be.

If you even get one. I sent an email yesterday. I've received no response. When I emailed a couple of weeks ago regarding SWW, I got an answer less than 12 hours later. I expect no response.

 

[yulilin3]

just sent off my e-mail to wdw - not thinking it will help but I feel (a bit) better just sending it.

to be honest I've thought about sending an email but have decided against it. I just don't see the point. To be honest the way they have handled this situation is horrible and misleading and I wouldn't trust anyone who called me or emailed me from Disney

 

[The Sunrise Student]

When Disney gives you lemons, you make lemonade?

Mr Sunshine brought up the idea when hearing SWW was canceled... He said instead of canceling our current June reservations let's move them to December 2016 and you show me how awesome Christmas Season at Disney is... (This totally shocked me because we are already going to be there for food and wine next year with the family.)

My to be Hubby is the BOMB!

 

[yulilin3]

When Disney gives you lemons, you make lemonade?

Mr Sunshine brought up the idea... instead of canceling our current June reservations he said let's move them to December 2016 and you show me how awesome Christmas Season at Disney is... (This totally shocked me because we are already going to be there for food and wine next year with the family.)

My to be Hubby is the BOMB!

YES!!!

 

[jtowntoflorida]

I still have the phone number for the Guest Relations CM who assured me that Disney was taking all Star Wars-related guest feedback into account. I feel like I should call her and tell her what I think of her prior statements that Disney is listening to Star Wars fans.

 

[cvjpirate]

I still have the phone number for the Guest Relations CM who assured me that Disney was taking all Star Wars-related guest feedback into account. I feel like I should call her and tell her what I think of her prior statements that Disney is listening to Star Wars fans.

Lets not blame the CM's. They were doing what was asked of them I am sure. They are the hard workers caught in the middle of all this. So be kind to the CM's.

 

[Icecoldpenguin]

I'm as bummed as anyone about SWW being cancelled, but this helped put things in perspective for me:

Daniel Fleetwood, Terminally Ill 'Star Wars' Fan Who Got Final Wish, Has Died

http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...nally-ill-star-wars-fan-who-got-final-n460556

I am proud to have been a part of the social media campaign for Daniel. We found out this morning that he passed away in his sleep last night. I am so glad that we got him his last wish and that disney stepped up to the plate. For as upset as we are about not getting a special park event perhaps at times we should take a step back see that Disney truly does amazing things and has helped all of us so much in our lives. Disney and the parks mean more than SWW and I am sure we will see something similar to SWW in the future and maybe even celebration back in orlando.

May the force be with all of you