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

[DekrRini]

I don't understand the reasoning behind cancelling the Galactic Breakfast. I'd think that would be a huge draw. Since they're doing away with Disney characters in a SW guise, I get why they'd cancel those character meals. But Disney is constantly adding character meals in the other parks so this just makes no sense to me. Maybe those of you with more experience with Disney thinking could give me a hint as to their thought process here.

 

[yulilin3]

I don't understand the reasoning behind cancelling the Galactic Breakfast. I'd think that would be a huge draw. Since they're doing away with Disney characters in a SW guise, I get why they'd cancel those character meals. But Disney is constantly adding character meals in the other parks so this just makes no sense to me. Maybe those of you with more experience with Disney thinking could give me a hint as to their thought process here.

I have seriously stopped trying to make sense of Disney decisions. The only thing I can think of is they will have the characters out doing something else and don't want to hire any more people. But I could be completely wrong and they can have some other motives.

 

[AngiTN]

I don't understand the reasoning behind cancelling the Galactic Breakfast. I'd think that would be a huge draw. Since they're doing away with Disney characters in a SW guise, I get why they'd cancel those character meals. But Disney is constantly adding character meals in the other parks so this just makes no sense to me. Maybe those of you with more experience with Disney thinking could give me a hint as to their thought process here.

My thoughts, people who never step foot in the parks or have any contact with the end users.

I said the same thing about whoever decided to stop the production of Aladdin and replace it with a production of Frozen (rather than one of the hundreds of other movies they have)
I said that Disney needs to implement a policy like a company I once worked for had.
I worked in the corporate offices for Tractor Supply Comany (a chain of farm supply stores)
It was required for every single person, from the President on down, to work in one of the stores as a retail clerk for a few days every year. It was felt that put those of us on the corporate level in better contact with the end user of the merchandise. No amount of surveys or reports from store managers was the same as being there in the middle of it all.
Disney needs to do this with their execs too.

 

[msmama]

Cute!! What store was it in?

My son is currently leaning towards being BB-8 for Halloween. Not sure what I've gotten myself into.

I'm a huge believer in homemade halloween costumes but every year he decides on a store bought one. Finally convinced him to let me make one and he picks BB-8 (could be worse, though, there are much harder costumes to make)!!

was at DHS yesterday and here is a pic of a beanie that just came in, it's very cute. I call it BB-Beanie

my most recent update from DHS
http://parksintransition.weebly.com/blog/construction-update-dhs

 

[yulilin3]

Cute!! What store was it in?

My son is currently leaning towards being BB-8 for Halloween. Not sure what I've gotten myself into.

I'm a huge believer in homemade halloween costumes but every year he decides on a store bought one. Finally convinced him to let me make one and he picks BB-8 (could be worse, though, there are much harder costumes to make)!!

it was inside Mickey's of Hollywood and Watto's Grotto

 

[DekrRini]

My thoughts, people who never step foot in the parks or have any contact with the end users.

I said the same thing about whoever decided to stop the production of Aladdin and replace it with a production of Frozen (rather than one of the hundreds of other movies they have)
I said that Disney needs to implement a policy like a company I once worked for had.
I worked in the corporate offices for Tractor Supply Comany (a chain of farm supply stores)
It was required for every single person, from the President on down, to work in one of the stores as a retail clerk for a few days every year. It was felt that put those of us on the corporate level in better contact with the end user of the merchandise. No amount of surveys or reports from store managers was the same as being there in the middle of it all.
Disney needs to do this with their execs too.

That is a great idea for all corporations! I swear the one I work for would benefit from this as well. It's really hard for the bean counters to know what it's like in the trenches. Or how to better ensure customer satisfaction.

I'm not surprised that the Aladin production has been replaced by Frozen. EVERYTHING seems to be being replaced by Frozen in one form or another. And since I don't have any kids, I'm getting very tired of Frozen.

 

[yulilin3]

Disney does that but only with their managers per area. So custodial managers have a day working the same posts as regular custodians do, merchandise, food and beverages...I would pay money to see Bob Iger doing manual labor

 

[HCinKC]

I don't understand the reasoning behind cancelling the Galactic Breakfast. I'd think that would be a huge draw. Since they're doing away with Disney characters in a SW guise, I get why they'd cancel those character meals. But Disney is constantly adding character meals in the other parks so this just makes no sense to me. Maybe those of you with more experience with Disney thinking could give me a hint as to their thought process here.

It seems like part of the reason for dropping Galactic Breakfast is that they have added a general breakfast to SciFi. I don't know why they can't still add the characters for SWW, but people seem to think that is a factor. Hopefully, they will have Rebel Hangar again. And maybe they are going to change things around for the deluxe and VIP packages to include something. While we can't know their reasons, one thing I think we can count on...Disney isn't going to miss an opportunity to squeeze more money out of us lol. so if they don't have the meals, they will have another draw for our money.

I'm not surprised that the Aladin production has been replaced by Frozen. EVERYTHING seems to be being replaced by Frozen in one form or another. And since I don't have any kids, I'm getting very tired of Frozen.

I have kids, and I still don't care for Frozen. Granted, I have boys, but my 6yo has never cared for it. We are all super tired of seeing it, not just at Disney, but everywhere. I suppose maybe others feel the same about the current onslaught of SW. Their opinion of SW is way off base!

 

[jtowntoflorida]

The fact that this is how they handled Osborn Lights says to me that this is a correct line of thinking.

Honestly, I think the only reason we (guests) got advance notice of the Osborne Lights decision is because they Lights were licensed from a third party (the Osborne Family). When Disney decided not to renew the contract with them, they knew that they had to get out in front of the message, otherwise the family would have scooped Disney on the news. With SWW, Disney doesn't have to license with anyone since they already own the IP.

 

[Good Morning Dewdrop]

It seems like part of the reason for dropping Galactic Breakfast is that they have added a general breakfast to SciFi. I don't know why they can't still add the characters for SWW, but people seem to think that is a factor. Hopefully, they will have Rebel Hangar again. And maybe they are going to change things around for the deluxe and VIP packages to include something. While we can't know their reasons, one thing I think we can count on...Disney isn't going to miss an opportunity to squeeze more money out of us lol. so if they don't have the meals, they will have another draw for our money.


I have kids, and I still don't care for Frozen. Granted, I have boys, but my 6yo has never cared for it. We are all super tired of seeing it, not just at Disney, but everywhere. I suppose maybe others feel the same about the current onslaught of SW. Their opinion of SW is way off base!

what tired of Frozen? Say it's not so

 

[TigerTown]

... I checked out the 501st Legion, but, according to its website, they don't do light saber battles or mock fighting. I could rent a costume and hire a college student, but would prefer one-stop-shopping if possible. And, if you have any cool SW party ideas, feel free to PM me.

This is actually a request from Lucas Film. They don't want the 501st doing it, and since there have been some bad experiences in the past in terms of costumes getting damaged and kids getting hurt, we don't do it anymore. Unfortunately it doesn't help with your scenario but hopefully that explains why.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I don't have a problem with Iger. I think he's done a great job, whether he's ever done manual labor or worked in a park himself or not.

No chance that everyone will EVER agree on ANY decision a big corporation like Disney makes. Overall, and with the SW franchise so far, I have no beefs. Doesn't mean I love every choice, but don't think they've done anything CRAZY.

I wish they'd have a Galactic Breakfast. I'm not going to be convinced that they definitely WON'T until official announcements are out. Same with SWW and anything else. Again, just wish they announced sooner.

 

[yulilin3]

I don't have a problem with Iger. I think he's done a great job, whether he's ever done manual labor or worked in a park himself or not.

No chance that everyone will EVER agree on ANY decision a big corporation like Disney makes. Overall, and with the SW franchise so far, I have no beefs. Doesn't mean I love every choice, but don't think they've done anything CRAZY.

I wish they'd have a Galactic Breakfast. I'm not going to be convinced that they definitely WON'T until official announcements are out. Same with SWW and anything else. Again, just wish they announced sooner.

I don't have a problem with him either I just think it would be something to watch, him doing some manual labor. I'm sure he hasn't had the need to do anything for himself in a very long time.
I also agree about breakfast we can't know for sure until there's an announcement

 

[yulilin3]

No clues in the new video for the new campaign "Unforgettable Happens Here" kinda upset cause they are using really old footage from Citizens of Hollywood, the Mimi Kaboom (green dress) they have in the "new" campaign video stopped being Mimi about a year ago :/

 

[AThrillingChase]

Well, snafu with my hotel reservation for the Wine and Dine half in Nov so I have been on hold for an hour wiht tech (after about 40 min overall with rundisney, sigh). My reservation disappeared, and then reappeared with only my brother on the room and not me! haha.

But my point is, some music started and it sounded like SW and I got all excited...aaaand Indiana Jones. Fail.

 

[msmama]

I wonder if they'll move the sci-fi breakfast characters to Hollywood and Vine since there will be no more Mickey and pals there? Frankly, I don't think H&V suits "the badguys" nearly as well as Sci-fi, but...it's probably cheaper for Disney.

And I have to say the Sci-Fi breakfast was probably the BEST character meal I've ever had - both atmosphere and food wise (even though we didn't get the lightsaber necklaces when we were there) so I really hope they bring it back. I'd do that again in a heartbeat. Don't know if I'd do H&V.

I think I'm one of the very few that didn't love rebel hanger too, but I think it's because I was sitting right under the air conditioning vent and was FREEZING!!

 

[LoKiHB]

I wonder if they'll move the sci-fi breakfast characters to Hollywood and Vine since there will be no more Mickey and pals there? Frankly, I don't think H&V suits "the badguys" nearly as well as Sci-fi, but...it's probably cheaper for Disney.

And I have to say the Sci-Fi breakfast was probably the BEST character meal I've ever had - both atmosphere and food wise (even though we didn't get the lightsaber necklaces when we were there) so I really hope they bring it back. I'd do that again in a heartbeat. Don't know if I'd do H&V.

I think I'm one of the very few that didn't love rebel hanger too, but I think it's because I was sitting right under the air conditioning vent and was FREEZING!!

See, that's what I don't get. Pretty much every review of the Sci-Fi breakfast was positive, from the food to the character interactions. Why would they have these two great events for one year and then get rid of them. Only thing I can think of is that it wasn't cost effective, which I don't get because even with the DDP they were charging 2 credits per meal.

 

[Cluelyss]

See, that's what I don't get. Pretty much every review of the Sci-Fi breakfast was positive, from the food to the character interactions. Why would they have these two great events for one year and then get rid of them. Only thing I can think of is that it wasn't cost effective, which I don't get because even with the DDP they were charging 2 credits per meal.

They did them in 2014 as well...everyone loved the breakfast, so surprised as well. But who knows what Disney has in store for us??

 

[soniam]

PSA - Don't use a knife to stab at an avocado pit and try to remove it. Cuts, bleeding, and stitches may ensue I'm not permanently damaged though.

And now back to the regularly scheduled program. I really wanted to do the Galactic Breakfast. It looked awesome. I hope they do some form of real character meal, maybe at Mama Melrose? As much as Rebel Hangar looks really cool and I want to do it, I think the characters would be frustrating for my son, since he's used to the regular character meals.

 

[yulilin3]

PSA - Don't use a knife to stab at an avocado pit and try to remove it. Cuts, bleeding, and stitches may ensue I'm not permanently damaged though.

And now back to the regularly scheduled program. I really wanted to do the Galactic Breakfast. It looked awesome. I hope they do some form of real character meal, maybe at Mama Melrose? As much as Rebel Hangar looks really cool and I want to do it, I think the characters would be frustrating for my son, since he's used to the regular character meals.

ouch, ending pixie dust for a speedy recovery