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

[hiroMYhero]

@OhioStateBuckeye BB8 is still available at Watto's Grotto at DHS.
@jtowntoflorida that's funny this is my theory and I could be completely wrong
JTA: will still have Vader as the main bad guy but the padawan helpers will be Ezra and Sabine
Seeking:
Male or Female Actors- Actors with strong delivery and timing and ability to interact and connect with guests. Athletic build, good physical shape, moves well, sword work a plus.
If they were battling the Inquisitor as the main guy a casting call would've gone out for him, he's not a mask character so they would have to find someone with the right look, unless they already have a couple of him. These are just my thoughts

I hope they find a way to work the current cast members into the show. I loved the Jedi Master last year he was so patient with all the kids especially my nephew. He has sensory processing disorder and was scared to death to be up on that stage. The cast members put him at ease very quickly and were just fantastic. Of course the opportunity to fight Vader helped I'm sure!

I believe the "actor roles" are for the Jedi Masters because someone has to train the Younglings and it's a scripted role - only an actor can be cast.

That would be cool to have a Jedi Master, Sabine, Ezra, and a Villain who actually speak and interact with the kids. That's still only 4 actor roles when the Frozen Sing-Along has 5.

After seeing all of the Kylo Ren merchandise, I'm thinking maybe the rumors have been incorrect. A masked Kylo Ren can be the new villain and he wouldn't be "unknown" - ever since Friday, he is everywhere. One less actor at equity pay - only CM character pay. Does Kylo Ren appear to be as tall as Vader?

 

[yulilin3]

I believe the "actor roles" are for the Jedi Masters because someone has to train the Younglings and it's a scripted role - only an actor can be cast.

That would be cool to have a Jedi Master, Sabine, Ezra, and a Villain who actually speak and interact with the kids. That's still only 4 actor roles when the Frozen Sing-Along has 5.

After seeing all of the Kylo Ren merchandise, I'm thinking maybe the rumors have been incorrect. A masked Kylo Ren can be the new villain and he wouldn't be "unknown" - ever since Friday, he is everywhere. One less actor at equity pay - only CM character pay. Does Kylo Ren appear to be as tall as Vader?

I would think he's as tall as Vader, maybe a tad bit shorter. But rumors are that Kylo Ren is not a Sith, I don't know how that would work for storyline but if they are creating an entire new show it could be used. I believe they will still keep the name Jedi Training Academy

 

[pld5]

Joining the thread a little a little late. I had no idea this thread was even started because I've been hanging on other areas of the Disboards now that I've signed up to run the Princess 5k in February. This thread really helped us to fully enjoy our first SWWs in June and I'm glad it is back, even if we are not sure that we will be going to the 2016 SWW.

I have to say that I am very happy to find I'm not the only one who had to get the Sphero BB-8. My family sort of thinks I'm odd for wanting one and I can't even imagine dropping it into conversation at work without getting strange looks.

I ordered mine directly from Sphero at around 3 in the morning on Friday. Not sure when it will ship, but I appreciated that they had free shipping.

My husband made a Target run to pick up the Millenium Falcon drone and I asked him to pick up Chewbacca's nerf bowcaster for me, I mean my son.

 

[soniam]

Even the Times Square M&M store is in on the action...

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That Han shirt is priceless

 

[DisneyBabies]

I have a quick question that I hope you all will be able to answer. How does the build-a-lightsaber thing at DHS work? Do you pick each piece individually and how many are there (just the handle and the lightsaber blade itself?) Also, how much does it cost or is that based on the pieces you pick? You can do this at Watto's Grotto right?

Thanks for any help you can give us.

 

[yulilin3]

I have a quick question that I hope you all will be able to answer. How does the build-a-lightsaber thing at DHS work? Do you pick each piece individually and how many are there (just the handle and the lightsaber blade itself?) Also, how much does it cost or is that based on the pieces you pick? You can do this at Watto's Grotto right?

Thanks for any help you can give us.

here's a video of the process

you can build a lightsaber at Once Upon a Toy in Downtown Disney at Mickey's star traders in MK and Watto's Grotto and Tattooine Traders at DHS.
If you build a double bladed one both sides will light up
At minute 6:10 of this video you see the steps and the prices

 

[yulilin3]

Joining the thread a little a little late. I had no idea this thread was even started because I've been hanging on other areas of the Disboards now that I've signed up to run the Princess 5k in February. This thread really helped us to fully enjoy our first SWWs in June and I'm glad it is back, even if we are not sure that we will be going to the 2016 SWW.

I have to say that I am very happy to find I'm not the only one who had to get the Sphero BB-8. My family sort of thinks I'm odd for wanting one and I can't even imagine dropping it into conversation at work without getting strange looks.

I ordered mine directly from Sphero at around 3 in the morning on Friday. Not sure when it will ship, but I appreciated that they had free shipping.

My husband made a Target run to pick up the Millenium Falcon drone and I asked him to pick up Chewbacca's nerf bowcaster for me, I mean my son.

I would love to buy the Falcon drone, how is it flying? is it easy to control?

 

[pld5]

I would love to buy the Falcon drone, how is it flying? is it easy to control?

We are not sure yet. Had to quickly hide it so that my son doesn't see it. I will report once we get a chance to do it.

 

[jtowntoflorida]

I believe the "actor roles" are for the Jedi Masters because someone has to train the Younglings and it's a scripted role - only an actor can be cast.

That would be cool to have a Jedi Master, Sabine, Ezra, and a Villain who actually speak and interact with the kids. That's still only 4 actor roles when the Frozen Sing-Along has 5.

After seeing all of the Kylo Ren merchandise, I'm thinking maybe the rumors have been incorrect. A masked Kylo Ren can be the new villain and he wouldn't be "unknown" - ever since Friday, he is everywhere. One less actor at equity pay - only CM character pay. Does Kylo Ren appear to be as tall as Vader?

Personally, with the timing of the reopening of JTA, I just can't believe they're going to theme it to Rebels when the big push with Disney is about The Force Awakens. I can totally see Kylo Ren being the new Big Baddie in JTA. Presumably, the Jedi Training theme would still fit, as it appears from the first trailer (the only one I've watched...I've put myself on lockdown because I don't want too much spoiled) that Luke et al. have been training a new generation of Jedi knights to fight the new bad guys that are taking over being bad after the fall of the Republic. Maybe they're casting additional actors simply because they're going to expand the number of sessions. Who knows. At this point, all I know for sure is that JTA isn't a possibility for us in October, which gives me a case of the sads.

 

[DisneyBabies]

@yulilin3 Thanks for this! Very helpful.

 

[HCinKC]

I have a quick question that I hope you all will be able to answer. How does the build-a-lightsaber thing at DHS work? Do you pick each piece individually and how many are there (just the handle and the lightsaber blade itself?) Also, how much does it cost or is that based on the pieces you pick? You can do this at Watto's Grotto right?

Thanks for any help you can give us.

As of mid-May, we got a double for $40. I think a single was $25. The video is a good idea of what it's like. However, both sides of a double now light up with sound. I know Tattooine Traders had a diagram up of how to build ten or twelve of the popular sabers, ie Vader, Kenobi, Skywalker, etc. They have curved, straight, double, purple, red, blue, green - you can make a slew of variations. ODS is already planning for next time. It does seem really fun! Oh also, ours gets a TON of use. You can change the batteries. And if by chance something happens while still at Disney (one light stopped working for us), take it back and they'll fix it.

 

[yulilin3]

One week until the AP/DVC early registration for the SW race, get those credit cards and finger ready. Here's the link to the AP site https://www.rundisney.com/annual-passholders/?CMP=SOC-DLRUSENFY12Q2FBDM0566

 

[39CINDERELLA]

Personally, with the timing of the reopening of JTA, I just can't believe they're going to theme it to Rebels when the big push with Disney is about The Force Awakens. I can totally see Kylo Ren being the new Big Baddie in JTA. Presumably, the Jedi Training theme would still fit, as it appears from the first trailer (the only one I've watched...I've put myself on lockdown because I don't want too much spoiled) that Luke et al. have been training a new generation of Jedi knights to fight the new bad guys that are taking over being bad after the fall of the Republic. Maybe they're casting additional actors simply because they're going to expand the number of sessions. Who knows. At this point, all I know for sure is that JTA isn't a possibility for us in October, which gives me a case of the sads.

I hope they still have Ray Park (Darth Maul) as one of the celebs for SWW along with this bad guy

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Re: Amazon.com BB8 order...

I received an email just now:

"We're sorry to inform you that there is a delay in shipping your order. The new delivery date is indicated below. If you still want to receive these items, please let us know. We apologize for the delay.

New estimated delivery date:
Not yet available. We'll e-mail you as soon as we have a delivery date."

Then I had the option to either say I still wanted the items or to cancel the order.

Not happy.

 

[Reddog1134]

But rumors are that Kylo Ren is not a Sith,

He's not. At the time of Force Awakens, the Sith are long gone. He is part of a new organization, "the Knights of Ren". Just as Sith Lords take the the first name "Darth", the Knights take the last name "Ren".

Of course, it's always possible that part of the storyline is the reformation of the Sith.

 

[CodeGoddess]

Re: Amazon.com BB8 order...

I received an email just now:

"We're sorry to inform you that there is a delay in shipping your order. The new delivery date is indicated below. If you still want to receive these items, please let us know. We apologize for the delay.

New estimated delivery date:
Not yet available. We'll e-mail you as soon as we have a delivery date."

Then I had the option to either say I still wanted the items or to cancel the order.

Not happy.

We actually stumbled into a BB8 at our local grocery store on Saturday night. Any chance there might be a couple stores in your area that might still have them?

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

We actually stumbled into a BB8 at our local grocery store on Saturday night. Any chance there might be a couple stores in your area that might still have them?

Not sure. I really only need it for Christmas, but I'm wondering whether to trust Amazon on this one or just preorder through another retailer that is at least sharing a new shipping date!!

Makes me mad... I could have ordered from another retailer on 9/4 and had it by now. Very disappointed in Amazon.

 

[yulilin3]

Re: Amazon.com BB8 order...

I received an email just now:

"We're sorry to inform you that there is a delay in shipping your order. The new delivery date is indicated below. If you still want to receive these items, please let us know. We apologize for the delay.

New estimated delivery date:
Not yet available. We'll e-mail you as soon as we have a delivery date."

Then I had the option to either say I still wanted the items or to cancel the order.

Not happy.

that sucks

 

[TigerTown]

Not sure. I really only need it for Christmas, but I'm wondering whether to trust Amazon on this one or just preorder through another retailer that is at least sharing a new shipping date!!

Makes me mad... I could have ordered from another retailer on 9/4 and had it by now. Very disappointed in Amazon.

Sorry to here that! I was going to order mine from Amazon but luckily one of my Garrison mates noticed that Bed Bath & Beyond had them in stock. I was able to order it online and pick it up in store. You might want to check in with them every once in a while to see if they get more in.

 

[39CINDERELLA]

just read the new movie will air in UK one day before here. Earlier in other parts of the world. Will have to stay off everything so I don't hear any spoilers
http://www.ew.com/article/2015/09/08/star-wars-force-awakens-uk-release-date