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

[maw]

had my first bad dream about the race last night actually...didn't have my running clothes or my belt with water and fuel

I'm having race dreams just about every night. Nervous much? It's going to be a long few months. Last nights was I lost my bib or forgot to pick it up - so I couldn't do the race.

 

[yulilin3]

I'm having race dreams just about every night. Nervous much? It's going to be a long few months. Last nights was I lost my bib or forgot to pick it up - so I couldn't do the race.

ugh, not good. You feel that anxiety in your stomach right?

 

[yulilin3]

this is def. off topic but we did talk about this event back when they announced SWW being cancelled
Universal orlando will be live streaming some of the evening panels of their HPCelebration. I'll be there tomorrow, my first HPCelebration and can't wait, sad I don't have anything Ravenclaw in my wardrobe (my house)
http://blog.universalorlando.com/vi...-2016/?__source=sm.awr.as.fj.&linkId=20762798

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

this is def. off topic but we did talk about this event back when they announced SWW being cancelled
Universal orlando will be live streaming some of the evening panels of their HPCelebration. I'll be there tomorrow, my first HPCelebration and can't wait, sad I don't have anything Ravenclaw in my wardrobe (my house)
http://blog.universalorlando.com/vi...-2016/?__source=sm.awr.as.fj.&linkId=20762798

Have fun!!

I must admit, though, that no one in our household has any enthusiasm for HP at all, despite having seen all the movies. I can't even get them to consider taking one day of a 12-day Disney trip to go to Universal. Guess we'll be waiting for SW land!!

 

[yulilin3]

Have fun!!

I must admit, though, that no one in our household has any enthusiasm for HP at all, despite having seen all the movies. I can't even get them to consider taking one day of a 12-day Disney trip to go to Universal. Guess we'll be waiting for SW land!!

the books are what got me into HP, the movies are great but there are so many details in the books, her writing is amazingly vivid. I read most of the books in 2 days only, couldn't put them down Now to go to target and see if they have anything Ravenclaw related

 

[yulilin3]

Next week's times guide is posted on the HUB and no mention of Kylo Ren.

 

[lovethattink]

Next week's times guide is posted on the HUB and no mention of Kylo Ren.

Hmm. Interesting.

 

[soniam]

Have fun!!

I must admit, though, that no one in our household has any enthusiasm for HP at all, despite having seen all the movies. I can't even get them to consider taking one day of a 12-day Disney trip to go to Universal. Guess we'll be waiting for SW land!!

Even if you are not a Potter fan, Universal is amazing. The Potter Lands are extremely detailed. More than anything I have seen at Disney, including Cars Land at Disneyland. The other stuff is exceptionally cool too. I would have a hard time going to Orlando now and not going to Universal. We either end up making our trip longer or taking a couple of days from Disney. The longer trips may be a good reason to not start going though It's easier on the wallet. The resort itself is just so easy to plan, and the hotels are really awesome and a great value. I am a big planner, but I feel like Universal is the vacation part of my Orlando vacations.

 

[Music City Mama]

here's the site for this year, they haven't announced dates yet http://www.starwarsinconcert.com/
They did this years ago, can't remember the year exactly but it was a full orchestra with Anthony Daniel as the host (he would come and tell the SW story and introduce each song) huge screen behind the orchestra showing clips and other features, lasers...we went and saw it at the Amway Center. It was awesome

Would love to see this -- hope it comes here.

yes, I'll be streaming tomorrow night at 7:30pm from Disney Springs, Sunday at 4pm from Boardwalk, Tuesday at noon from Old Key West, Saturday (feb 6th) F! and Symphony from DHS and Sunday (Feb 7) MSEP at 9pm and Wishes at 10pm from MK
If anyone is interested please follow Streaming Disney, I can't put the link here but that's who I'm working with. I also write weekly blogs there

Very cool!

this is def. off topic but we did talk about this event back when they announced SWW being cancelled
Universal orlando will be live streaming some of the evening panels of their HPCelebration. I'll be there tomorrow, my first HPCelebration and can't wait, sad I don't have anything Ravenclaw in my wardrobe (my house)
http://blog.universalorlando.com/vi...-2016/?__source=sm.awr.as.fj.&linkId=20762798

I'm so jealous. I love HP a lot. With my older DS, we would read a book together then watch the movie, read the next book, etc. I'm doing the same thing with my younger DS right now, but it's taking longer (just not as much time to read these days) -- we're almost done with The Half Blood Prince. The movies are great, but man, those books are soooooooooo good. Have you seen the movie clip for "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" yet? Even though it's not exactly HP, it's the wizarding world. Can't wait for that. Sorry, so to go so off-topic! Just love fantasy stuff so much - SW, LOTR, HP.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Even if you are not a Potter fan, Universal is amazing. The Potter Lands are extremely detailed. More than anything I have seen at Disney, including Cars Land at Disneyland. The other stuff is exceptionally cool too. I would have a hard time going to Orlando now and not going to Universal. We either end up making our trip longer or taking a couple of days from Disney. The longer trips may be a good reason to not start going though It's easier on the wallet. The resort itself is just so easy to plan, and the hotels are really awesome and a great value. I am a big planner, but I feel like Universal is the vacation part of my Orlando vacations.

I hear what you're saying, but our family just can't get jazzed about Universal!! I've researched it, recorded specials and showed the kids potter land, and still no interest.

Must say we LOVED Cars Land at our first DL visit for the race a couple of weeks ago! Expected it to be a once in a very long time trip, but we'd consider going back sooner now. And you can't beat walking between DCA and DL, and all in the backyard of our hotel (Grand Californian).

The ONE THING that my family's ears perked up at was a Halloween thing at Universal that featured THE WALKING DEAD. We'd all take that over Potter any day!!

 

[yulilin3]

Even if you are not a Potter fan, Universal is amazing. The Potter Lands are extremely detailed. More than anything I have seen at Disney, including Cars Land at Disneyland. The other stuff is exceptionally cool too. I would have a hard time going to Orlando now and not going to Universal. We either end up making our trip longer or taking a couple of days from Disney. The longer trips may be a good reason to not start going though It's easier on the wallet. The resort itself is just so easy to plan, and the hotels are really awesome and a great value. I am a big planner, but I feel like Universal is the vacation part of my Orlando vacations.

Ex Disney Imagineers jumped ship and were the crating team for Islands of Adventure. I agree that the level on immersion is high, especially in the HP areas, which is why Disney is now getting on board ad making the 2 new lands immersive.
Competition between both parks/corporations is good for the guests

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Ex Disney Imagineers jumped ship and were the crating team for Islands of Adventure. I agree that the level on immersion is high, especially in the HP areas, which is why Disney is now getting on board ad making the 2 new lands immersive.
Competition between both parks/corporations is good for the guests

I agree it's good for guests. Universal didn't start that -- they used to be an amusement park with NO immersion at all. They upped what Disney really started (an actual THEME park), and now Disney must keep up. Good for everyone.

 

[yulilin3]

SW at sea post http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...t-star-wars-day-at-sea-on-the-disney-fantasy/

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

SW at sea post http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...t-star-wars-day-at-sea-on-the-disney-fantasy/

I'm glad I didn't cough up the extra money for this.

Speaking purely from an adult fan view:

Jedi training does nothing for me since adults can't participate.

I love the characters, but the only new one was phasma and sounds like it was just luck if you saw her or not.

The panels sound dumb.

Fireworks were probably awesome.

I know this is a downer post.... But for the up charge for the sw cruises I'd be upset if this was all it was.

 

[lovethattink]

SW at sea post http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...t-star-wars-day-at-sea-on-the-disney-fantasy/

This was the week we had booked and had to cancel. Been living vicariously through friends' fb postings. Saw pictures friends posted that DJ Elliot is onboard and Pablo Hildago.

But from what I've heard from folks who went on the first cruise, I think we get more Star Wars at WDW than they got on their Day at Sea. JTA was chosen from a theatre audience, not sign ups like WDW. The food from the first cruise looked great! Saw that m&g were all standby.

I guess I'm trying to console myself from missing out.

 

[yulilin3]

Disney Store free shipping promo, until Sunday. Plus pre order Force Awakens and get a lithograph http://www.disneystore.com/star-wars/mn/1023301/

 

[Seltzer76]

Fireworks Dessert Party Question - any idea if the dates will be extended? I have a trip April 3-6th...would love to book it!

 

[yulilin3]

Fireworks Dessert Party Question - any idea if the dates will be extended? I have a trip April 3-6th...would love to book it!

no word on it. I asked on the DPB on their post from yesterday but have not got a reply

 

[isabellea]

I'm so jealous. I love HP a lot. With my older DS, we would read a book together then watch the movie, read the next book, etc. I'm doing the same thing with my younger DS right now, but it's taking longer (just not as much time to read these days) -- we're almost done with The Half Blood Prince. The movies are great, but man, those books are soooooooooo good. Have you seen the movie clip for "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" yet? Even though it's not exactly HP, it's the wizarding world. Can't wait for that. Sorry, so to go so off-topic! Just love fantasy stuff so much - SW, LOTR, HP.

Off-topic for me too...

When did you start reading the HP books to your sons? My DD is 6.5yo (first grade) and I'm wondering when to start. I never saw the movies but LOVED the books.

Back on SW topic...

DH wants to bring our DD6 see the new SW movie this weekend. I don't like SW so I'm not going. Do you think it's too violent for a 6.5 yo girl? She understands the difference between reality and a movie but it's still PG13...

 

[AGoofykindagirl]

Not truly off topic - more of a tangent- but does anyone know of a reference book with character names for SW. Had been a fan with "New Hope" thru "Jedi", but episode 1 put me off it until episode 7 came out. I'm trying to catch up and playing "Galaxy of Heroes" on my phone, but don't recognize some of the names. Thanks in advance. This thread has been the source of my renewed enthusiasm, even more so than the movie.