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

[LoKiHB]

I did love Ray Park's show in 2013. Let me restate my previous post... I would be ok without the celebrity autographs, but disappointed if there are no shows. Although, I can't see how they would justify the Deluxe and Premium package prices without those shows included.

Here's to hoping they go all out for at least one more year...

 

[LoKiHB]

almost 100% sure that no Sci Fi breakfast. Still don't know about H&V dinner

That will certainly be disappointing. My son and I were looking forward to that one in particular.

 

[yulilin3]

I did love Ray Park's show in 2013. Let me restate my previous post... I would be ok without the celebrity autographs, but disappointed if there are no shows. Although, I can't see how they would justify the Deluxe and Premium package prices without those shows included.

Here's to hoping they go all out for at least one more year...

the first year if the Feel the Force package the shows weren't included, so we just might see them lowering the price or leaving it as it is and maybe adding a character meet, or leaving it as it is and I'm sure people would still get the package

 

[Bouncin-Tigger]

I am seeing the stories about ending SWW all over from some pretty reliable bloggers and cm's, we are hoping that they will continue in 2016 but if I were a gambling man I would bet against it. As for Jedi Mickey and the crew I believe they are done, especially with more dedicated to the movies land being built, you don't see any Mickey avatar characters. Like a lot of the articles are saying there would be no month and a half dedicated weekends but I am reading May the 4th would be big and December before Xmas at movies release will have events but sadly I think the best part of current DHS might be done.

 

[wdwalice]

Early registration for the Star Wars half marathon weekend will be Sept 15th at noon EST
This applies to WDW and DL AP and DVC members. Get those credit cards ready
http://www.rundisney.com/star-wars-wdw-half-marathon/

I really wish I had an AP or was a DVC member (both are on my list!!). Hope to be able to register for the 5K on Sept 22.

 

[AThrillingChase]

I mean no celebrity shows, no big gathering at the stage with all the characters.
I think it could be very much like Frozen Summer Fun:
Parade with characters (maybe still the 601st and Rebel Legion cause they volunteer to march)
Fireworks
Packages for both
Specialty meals like Rebel Hangar and whatever they will offer at Launch Bay
Character meet and greets

the first year if the Feel the Force package the shows weren't included, so we just might see them lowering the price or leaving it as it is and maybe adding a character meet, or leaving it as it is and I'm sure people would still get the package

Doesn't frozen summer fun have some sort of small stage show too though? Wouldn't they have to keep offering what they did last year with just the hero/villains coming onstage and then setting off fireworks? I loved the dessert party...but without a stage show to go with it, there is no reason I would pay for that view of fireworks.

 

[yulilin3]

Doesn't frozen summer fun have some sort of small stage show too though? Wouldn't they have to keep offering what they did last year with just the hero/villains coming onstage and then setting off fireworks? I loved the dessert party...but without a stage show to go with it, there is no reason I would pay for that view of fireworks.

you're right. Maybe they'll have the pre show just not James Arnold Taylor

 

[soniam]

I mean no celebrity shows, no big gathering at the stage with all the characters.
I think it could be very much like Frozen Summer Fun:
Parade with characters (maybe still the 601st and Rebel Legion cause they volunteer to march)
Fireworks
Packages for both
Specialty meals like Rebel Hangar and whatever they will offer at Launch Bay
Character meet and greets

My question is will there be an SWW that is different from SOF, or will they be the same. Obviously, no one knows for sure yet. We know SOF will have fireworks and probably M&G, but I don't remember anything specifically saying SOF would or would not have parades and meals. Did anyone else read something about this? I also wonder how long SOF will run. I can't see them canceling FSF, so I would think it would have to stop about when SWW did. Hopefully, it would run that late, but I am concerned it might stop earlier.

New poll: What will be happen first SOF starts or they announce SWW, one way or the other

EDIT: or DIS boards fixes the avatar and emoji links

 

[yulilin3]

My question is will there be an SWW that is different from SOF, or will they be the same. Obviously, no one knows for sure yet. We know SOF will have fireworks and probably M&G, but I don't remember anything specifically saying SOF would or would not have parades and meals. Did anyone else read something about this? I also wonder how long SOF will run. I can't see them canceling FSF, so I would think it would have to stop about when SWW did. Hopefully, it would run that late, but I am concerned it might stop earlier.

New poll: What will be happen first SOF starts or they announce SWW, one way or the other

EDIT: or DIS boards fixes the avatar and emoji links

this was the announcement
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...-to-walt-disney-world-and-disneyland-resorts/
Star Wars Launch Bay will take guests into the upcoming film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, with special exhibits and peeks behind-the-scenes, including opportunities to visit with favorite Star Wars characters and special merchandise.
Season of the Force, a new seasonal event beginning early 2016, brings new experiences to both Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts. In Tomorrowland at Disneyland park, guests will explore the Star Wars galaxy with special entertainment throughout the land, themed food locations and more. Guests also will also climb aboard Hyperspace Mountain, a reimagining of the classic Space Mountain attraction, in which guests will join an X-wing Starfighter battle. At Disney’s Hollywood Studios, guests will close out weekend nights with a new fireworks spectacular set to the iconic score of the Star Wars movies.
I feel an announcement will be done including both. When SotF starts and when or if we will have SWW.

 

[yulilin3]

For those checking JTA schedule has been updated on the official site until Oct. 3rd.

 

[soniam]

The following was posted on the rumor board this morning, but no citations:

http://www.disboards.com/threads/news-round-up.3301070/page-344#post-54416253

"Lots of rumors out now that things have been compressed in terms of the time schedule for DHS work.

Phase 1 (toy story) is supposed to start next month. Star Wars wasn't supposed to start until about six months from completion of toy story. It looks like everything will be under construction at once now creating widespread construction in this park come holidays 2016. Walls everywhere as all three phases would be under construction at the same time. Toy story is still looking to open first."


If this is true, then that could explain getting rid of SWW, when they thought they might be able to do it. If the park is suddenly way more torn up than they had originally planned, it could make anything extra difficult. It could even affect SOF, depending upon what they do.

 

[AThrillingChase]

you're right. Maybe they'll have the pre show just not James Arnold Taylor

They just gave me a Han Solo! I demand he be on stage. lol.

 

[soniam]

So, I am officially starting to get bummed. There's the likelihood of no SWW, 6 month Soarin refurb starting in Jan, BMTRR refurb through July, and some other very unsubstantiated refurb rumors that I don't want to repeat, because I think/hope they are unlikely. There's a lot that's going to be closed, not just in DHS, when we go, whether that's March or June of next year I am not going to be bummed. It's Disney right? How can I not be happy about a trip to Disney If I am thinking positively, then maybe Froway and Rivers of Light will be open in June

 

[39CINDERELLA]

Please Disney just make an announcement already!!!!

 

[yulilin3]

The following was posted on the rumor board this morning, but no citations:

http://www.disboards.com/threads/news-round-up.3301070/page-344#post-54416253

"Lots of rumors out now that things have been compressed in terms of the time schedule for DHS work.

Phase 1 (toy story) is supposed to start next month. Star Wars wasn't supposed to start until about six months from completion of toy story. It looks like everything will be under construction at once now creating widespread construction in this park come holidays 2016. Walls everywhere as all three phases would be under construction at the same time. Toy story is still looking to open first."


If this is true, then that could explain getting rid of SWW, when they thought they might be able to do it. If the park is suddenly way more torn up than they had originally planned, it could make anything extra difficult. It could even affect SOF, depending upon what they do.

the hardest thing to have, in the event that all of a sudden construction walls are up everywhere, are the character meet and greets.
A big chunk of characters meet by the old Backlot Tour/Streets of America area.
Now let's say they wall up starting where the coke bottle/old entrance to Backlot Tour is and they also wall up Streets of America (they would be then announcing soon that LMA and Muppets are closing) they would still have the Star Tours area, so the Chewie/Ewok, Queen Amidala meet is safe. Then they can still have Luke/Leia and the Droids by ABC Commisary. Vader and Stormtroopers would be meeting inside Launch Bay. Also they have a lot of space (old queue line of Animation bldg) where they could put Maul and the Fetts. Roaming characters could roam around Echo Lake. I don't see any space for the Clone Wars gang...anyways this is me just thinking out loud

 

[soniam]

the hardest thing to have, in the event that all of a sudden construction walls are up everywhere, are the character meet and greets.
A big chunk of characters meet by the old Backlot Tour/Streets of America area.
Now let's say they wall up starting where the coke bottle/old entrance to Backlot Tour is and they also wall up Streets of America (they would be then announcing soon that LMA and Muppets are closing) they would still have the Star Tours area, so the Chewie/Ewok, Queen Amidala meet is safe. Then they can still have Luke/Leia and the Droids by ABC Commisary. Vader and Stormtroopers would be meeting inside Launch Bay. Also they have a lot of space (old queue line of Animation bldg) where they could put Maul and the Fetts. Roaming characters could roam around Echo Lake. I don't see any space for the Clone Wars gang...anyways this is me just thinking out loud

As long as Ezra, Sabine, and Chopper meet, then I would be fine with Clone Wars going away

 

[HCinKC]

I am excited to see the new adventure on Star Tours but knowing my luck I will get the same ones I always do! LOL! I haven't understood how there are 54 combinations. I get the same 6 every time. Still one of my favorite rides no matter what I get though.

Same! I literally got the exact same sequence four times in a row. I told the guy at the front, and he told me that I was wrong. I just must not have realized something was different. I told him I was not wrong and what I had seen. I still don't think he believed me. I was really excited to finally see something different.

If they announce that 2016 SWW is the final SWW, we'll be making an unplanned trip to Disney, even though it will pain me to do so. Hopefully said announcement will come before our APs expire in December so we'll know to renew them.

Ha, same! Even if it is just my oldest son and me. We didn't do any of the celebrity stuff, but we loved all of the rest.

The following was posted on the rumor board this morning, but no citations:

http://www.disboards.com/threads/news-round-up.3301070/page-344#post-54416253

"Lots of rumors out now that things have been compressed in terms of the time schedule for DHS work.

Phase 1 (toy story) is supposed to start next month. Star Wars wasn't supposed to start until about six months from completion of toy story. It looks like everything will be under construction at once now creating widespread construction in this park come holidays 2016. Walls everywhere as all three phases would be under construction at the same time. Toy story is still looking to open first."


If this is true, then that could explain getting rid of SWW, when they thought they might be able to do it. If the park is suddenly way more torn up than they had originally planned, it could make anything extra difficult. It could even affect SOF, depending upon what they do.

This is interesting. It would essentially be shutting off half the park. Obviously, we'd all love to see them get a move on with SWL, but that is an awful lot going on! I tell ya what...you can't put anything off when you go to Disney. It might be closed, basically without notice, before you get back lol. Glad ODS made it back over to LMA after a long wait at the bus stop caused us to miss our original attempt at it. I am bummed we won't get to see OsLights. I always thought we'd have more time.

 

[lovingeire]

Please treat this as RUMORS until confirmed by Disney:
About new JTA
- Jedi Masters in new show - the only scripted equity role
- Strongly being hinted that it will be Rebels and include face characters onstage: Sabine and Ezra as well as other Rebel characters to fill the positions if they don't have enough Sabines/Ezras
- still no word on which Villain but a face character not equity

All Padawans and Knights won't be returning because they aren't Rebel characters - unless they are cast as helpers with the kids, no one knows.

All Troopers and Vaders have no idea if they will have any roles in the show.

Show is supposed to be more athletic - I'm guessing there will be interaction between the Rebels and Villain. Most cast think it will be Inquisitor.

My son will be bummed not to fight Vader, but kind of saw this coming. Fortunately he didn't really want to do JTA this past June and hopefully he'll have adjusted by the time we're back. He's finally starting to get on the Rebels bandwagon so that should help.

almost 100% sure that no Sci Fi breakfast. Still don't know about H&V dinner

So bummed, but thought this when they opened it up for breakfast regularly. It was such a great experience! My family still raves about it!

Well, I guess I may not have to worry about making it next year, or I may have to really worry about it. One or the other!

 

[LoKiHB]

It really does suck, because my wife has already stated in no uncertain terms, no SWW, no trip in May. I really don't want to be going in August and worrying about the humidity and rain. I don't to be one of those people posting under threads like "Rain all week????" and "Oh no!!! Rain for my entire trip!!!"

 

[Jfsag123]

So, I am officially starting to get bummed. There's the likelihood of no SWW, 6 month Soarin refurb starting in Jan, BMTRR refurb through July, and some other very unsubstantiated refurb rumors that I don't want to repeat, because I think/hope they are unlikely. There's a lot that's going to be closed, not just in DHS, when we go, whether that's March or June of next year I am not going to be bummed. It's Disney right? How can I not be happy about a trip to Disney If I am thinking positively, then maybe Froway and Rivers of Light will be open in June

Is the Soarin closure official?? This is DS's favorite ride and he will be incredibly disappointed if it is closed, especially in addition to potentially no SWW.