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

[pangyal]

Just want to give a heads up for those going with kids. The movie is awesome, but it is slightly more darker and scarier than the first 6. I wasn't expecting my 8 year old to be as scared as she was as she saw the other 6 without issue. (Granted they were not on the large screen). She had trouble sleeping last night. Just telling you not to say you shouldn't go with kids, but more for a heads up. I would have warned my DD before we left a little more. It is still an awesome film, they did an amazing job.

I just posted a question about this- our little guy is scared of sudden movements, so I'd love to hear whether this was what scared your DD in the film (without asking for specifics, of course )?

 

[msmama]

Thanks for all of the suggestions re: taking kids.

I decided I was taking mine no matter what - frankly, I think he would walk to the theatre by himself if I told him he couldn't go, he's so darn excited!! And I am going with the boring old plain non-imax, non 3d version. Trying to stay off line as much as possible until tomorrow afternoon (and obviously not being very successful).

 

[cvjpirate]

Saw movie at local theater last night...full house....all I can say is GO SEE IT AND LEAVE THE CELL PHONE IN THE CAR!!! Will go see it again this Sunday in 3-D.

 

[yitbos96bb]

Anyone know if the studios is doing something special today...event, new merchandise...outside of the fireworks?

 

[yulilin3]

I just posted a question about this- our little guy is scared of sudden movements, so I'd love to hear whether this was what scared your DD in the film (without asking for specifics, of course )?

sudden movements is another thing...the lady next to me jumped a couple of times

 

[yulilin3]

Anyone know if the studios is doing something special today...event, new merchandise...outside of the fireworks?

nothing that has been announced. Only the fireworks

 

[wallawallakids]

I just posted a question about this- our little guy is scared of sudden movements, so I'd love to hear whether this was what scared your DD in the film (without asking for specifics, of course )?

sudden movements is another thing...the lady next to me jumped a couple of times

Yes. Lots of sudden movements. I even jumped at one point. Also, we did not see it in 3D. My youngest son is blind in one eye, so has no 3D vision anyway and gets annoyed with one color on his one good eye. So this was just in plain old 2D and she found it scary still. Hope that helps.

 

[HCinKC]

Spoiler-free check-in. The movie was amazing. For those wondering how my 5 year old did, he sat through the whole thing, clapped when it ended and shouted "that was fantastic!" Our theater had special edition 3D glasses - DD chose Captain Phasma and DS chose BB-8. Is every theater doing this?

Were you at Cinemark? They had special edition glasses for sale leading up to release. Each week was a new pair - BB, Phasma, Trooper, and Ren IIRC. It was a Coke thing since you got a reduced price if you bought a Coke. Maybe they had a lot of leftovers. That is a fun extra!

I had to giggle last night. We've recently started watching Dark Matter on Netflix. In the one last night, some of the crew was going to catch a movie at the space station...Star Wars 36. Haha! I hope the future of the franchise is that bright!

So excited, happy, and...a wee bit envious of everyone who has seen it or seeing today. Monday will surely be here before I know it, but it is hard to be patient! So glad that it is getting a lot of thumbs up!

 

[Dave Tis]

Thanks for all of the suggestions re: taking kids.

I decided I was taking mine no matter what - frankly, I think he would walk to the theatre by himself if I told him he couldn't go, he's so darn excited!! And I am going with the boring old plain non-imax, non 3d version. Trying to stay off line as much as possible until tomorrow afternoon (and obviously not being very successful).

Im definitely taking my 4yr old son, but have pre-warned him that if he gets scared that I / mummy can cover his eyes (plus I will be bringing his headphones, just in case the sound is too ..
I think that's one of the reasons why I went to see it first so I know when the darker bits are, plus im taking mummy tomorrow before we take him on Monday (with his 11 yr old cousin) so she can take him outside if needed)..

But, movie is awesome, emotional, inspiring, etc, etc, etc... Maybe we should set up a site for those whom have seen it so we can air out these good feelings

 

[yulilin3]

Im definitely taking my 4yr old son, but have pre-warned him that if he gets scared that I / mummy can cover his eyes (plus I will be bringing his headphones, just in case the sound is too ..
I think that's one of the reasons why I went to see it first so I know when the darker bits are, plus im taking mummy tomorrow before we take him on Monday (with his 11 yr old cousin) so she can take him outside if needed)..

But, movie is awesome, emotional, inspiring, etc, etc, etc... Maybe we should set up a site for those whom have seen it so we can air out these good feelings

On my fb all my friends are sending PM and we are discussing the movie that way

 

[La Belle]

Movie is amazing! I will not give any spoilers.

I took my 7 and 9 year old daughters. Background- My 7 year old will not do any 3d rides at Disney or Universal. She is afraid of the dark and panics when we go in dark rides. She was totally fine during the movie! I agree with the person above who said it has some dark parts but there is also comedy which balanced it out. This made it ok for her.
I will give this one caution - the previews before the movie are to violent and dark for young kids. I would suggest taking your kid out of the theatre during the previews. I was speaking to one mom who will be doing this when she takes her son to see the movie. I was trying to cover my daughter's eyes so she wouldn't get nightmares.

Enjoy the movie everyone!!!

 

[yulilin3]

@La Belle the trailers during our showing were: Kung Fu Panda 3, Jungle Book, Star Trek, Captain America Civil War, Warcraft, Batman vs Superman,
from those the dark ones were Batman vs Superman and Warcraft

 

[tarak]

I'm looking at getting tickets for Sunday. im thinking we'll just watch it in 2D this time around. Our local theatre is showing it in 3D and 2D, but we also have an IMAX theatre a few miles away. So see it once in 2D and then go for the IMAX in a few weeks. My husband and mom could not care less about seeing it in 3D. I'm mostly worried about having things spoiled if I wait too long.

Do I have permission to smack anyone who intentionally spoils it?

 

[Good Morning Dewdrop]

we haven't seen it yet - seeing it Monday - DD is already talking about wanting to see it again on Christmas.....we only watch 2D- is this a movie that would be worth seeing twice in 2D? We did see Jurassic World twice in the theaters - but normally just watch things once...

AND at the DHS event did they let the people dressed as Jedi in? of did they play the adult 'costume' card?

 

[yulilin3]

we haven't seen it yet - seeing it Monday - DD is already talking about wanting to see it again on Christmas.....we only watch 2D- is this a movie that would be worth seeing twice in 2D? We did see Jurassic World twice in the theaters - but normally just watch things once...

AND at the DHS event did they let the people dressed as Jedi in? of did they play the adult 'costume' card?

I think that it needs 2 viewings. First time just go for the ride and second time look for details...like for example, we missed R2-KT have to see where she is.

 

[thedogatemyhomework]

for the fireworks, it might have just been for the event party, but there's a special intro bit on the balcony of the hyperion theatre (by vertical sign) that kicks off the fireworks. a character that doesn't yet do meet n greets (not yet that I saw) appeared there.

they let people wear costumes (yes adults too), and rock n rollercoaster was with star wars music...with a little cheap theming (just some storm trooper cut outs, or other such things added onto what exists, it'd be a good permanent seasonal addition) although they did say "tonight only"

 

[La Belle]

@La Belle the trailers during our showing were: Kung Fu Panda 3, Jungle Book, Star Trek, Captain America Civil War, Warcraft, Batman vs Superman,
from those the dark ones were Batman vs Superman and Warcraft

We also had previews for Independence Day and fifth wave (or something like that).

 

[yulilin3]

We also had previews for Independence Day and fifth wave (or something like that).

Independence Day...that was the other one. I didn't even know they were making it I'm a fan of the original one.
Did the audience in your theater groan when a new preview would come up? everyone was so ready for the movie, after the 3rd preview everyone was just ready to see it

 

[missthatgator]

Didn't make it to the theatre last night (we're going on Monday), but the evening wasn't totally unproductive:

 

[Jfsag123]

Were you at Cinemark? They had special edition glasses for sale leading up to release. Each week was a new pair - BB, Phasma, Trooper, and Ren IIRC. It was a Coke thing since you got a reduced price if you bought a Coke. Maybe they had a lot of leftovers. That is a fun extra!

Yes, we were at a Cinemark! They also had life-size character statues. The droids actually moved around and interacted with people. My kids went nuts.

Still coming down this morning from the high of last night. This is one that will stick with you.