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

Haha, so many quotes! I was starting to think I was overdoing it, but then I just embraced it.

what tired of Frozen? Say it's not so :-)
It's not to say I didn't think the movie was cute...it just got to the point where I was sometimes finding it hard to find something not Frozen lol. It has let up some. I would equate current merch to that of Avengers, TMNT, and some of the other mainstream characters that are everywhere from Nordstrom down to Dollar Tree. I am sure we can thank Disney's shift to SW which must see absurd to non-fans lol.

Again, just wish they announced sooner.
I think this is the big thing. Many of us live in the states, and we plan way in advance. Imagine how frustrating it must be for folks coming from out of the country! Even at six months out, changing plans is costly and not always possible. Obviously, it isn't hurting their bottom line, but it would be a nice gesture to try and change the policy...at least with dates. I know they can't do something like release celebs, but surely they have the dates nailed down. Even now, I am waiting for them to release SotF dates, and if it is starting in February, we are already inside the six month mark. I know it's new, but c'mon man!

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
Undercover Boss! Haha

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!!
I think they still have the Disney Jr. breakfast during SWW...or at least they did last year. Did they drop it from the schedule otherwise? If not, I doubt they would since it (presumably) makes money. Surely they will replace breakfast with some sort of experience, be it a meal or otherwise.

PSA - Don't use a knife to stab at an avocado pit and try to remove it. Cuts, bleeding, and stitches may ensue:eek: 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.
Oh dear...I just had stitches a couple of weeks ago due to irresponsible use of a box cutter. Hope you don't need them!

What are you worried about with RH? I know it was strange on the weekends, but it seemed pretty consistent during the week. Oh, I am remembering you didn't know who would be there. At lest during the week, whoever was there, stayed there. One would hope that they would iron out the kinks for this year.
 
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'm trying to find what post started this. Did Disney announce they are not having the breakfast? I thought they hadn't even officially announced they were having SWW? Can someone let me know if this is a rumor, or an announcement? Thanks!
 
I'm trying to find what post started this. Did Disney announce they are not having the breakfast? I thought they hadn't even officially announced they were having SWW? Can someone let me know if this is a rumor, or an announcement? Thanks!
they haven't and that's why it's not posted on the first couple of posts.
But there are strong rumors from people on the inside that they are not doing the breakfast
 

Ok - I am stressed. Here was my plan based on SWW 2015. I have a cruise booked on the Dream May 27-30. Surprise for the kids. I was going to extend the trip by two days and hopefully book BCV or BWV. We wouldn't actually be in the parks for SWW but my plan was to enjoy the resort on the 30th, then go big on the 31st - Galactic Breakfast, H&V for dinner, maybe RH once I heard about that. And then fly home Tuesday afternoon. Southwest opens its schedule a week from today and I am now leaning towards just flying home after the cruise. If there are no Star Wars meals, I don't know if it is worth adding one day park tickets, two nights of DVC points and the costs of food, etc. to be there. Especially since we will now be at HS to see Osborne Lights over the holidays. On the flip side, it is cheaper than planning a whole separate trip.

I'm leaning towards booking my return flight for Monday thinking it will be easier (cheaper) to switch it out to Wednesday later if they do make an announcement of great things rather than vice versa. And its Southwest - so no change fees. Okay - I feel better - just needed to work through that.
 
Oh dear...I just had stitches a couple of weeks ago due to irresponsible use of a box cutter. Hope you don't need them!

What are you worried about with RH? I know it was strange on the weekends, but it seemed pretty consistent during the week. Oh, I am remembering you didn't know who would be there. At lest during the week, whoever was there, stayed there. One would hope that they would iron out the kinks for this year.

I knew the minute it happened that I would need stitches. The knife slipped through the avocado pit and about a centimeter into my hand. Luckily, it was a narrow knife, so I only needed 2 stitches, and it missed the nerves, tendons, muscle, and any major blood vessels.

DS is used to the characters stopping by to talk and getting a pic. That doesn't seem to be a guarantee at RH. If it becomes a real character meal, they could change the menu and up prices, which isn't what I want either. I just like the option of both an RH kind of place and a real character meal.
 
I knew the minute it happened that I would need stitches. The knife slipped through the avocado pit and about a centimeter into my hand. Luckily, it was a narrow knife, so I only needed 2 stitches, and it missed the nerves, tendons, muscle, and any major blood vessels.

DS is used to the characters stopping by to talk and getting a pic. That doesn't seem to be a guarantee at RH. If it becomes a real character meal, they could change the menu and up prices, which isn't what I want either. I just like the option of both an RH kind of place and a real character meal.
I feel that if they had a dedicated meet and greet with Sabine and Ezra then it wouldn't be a problem if it stayed like last year. The prices and food and atmosphere were good, you were guaranteed to see characters walking around just not sure if they would come or not.
 
Ok - I am stressed. Here was my plan based on SWW 2015. I have a cruise booked on the Dream May 27-30. Surprise for the kids. I was going to extend the trip by two days and hopefully book BCV or BWV. We wouldn't actually be in the parks for SWW but my plan was to enjoy the resort on the 30th, then go big on the 31st - Galactic Breakfast, H&V for dinner, maybe RH once I heard about that. And then fly home Tuesday afternoon. Southwest opens its schedule a week from today and I am now leaning towards just flying home after the cruise. If there are no Star Wars meals, I don't know if it is worth adding one day park tickets, two nights of DVC points and the costs of food, etc. to be there. Especially since we will now be at HS to see Osborne Lights over the holidays. On the flip side, it is cheaper than planning a whole separate trip.

I'm leaning towards booking my return flight for Monday thinking it will be easier (cheaper) to switch it out to Wednesday later if they do make an announcement of great things rather than vice versa. And its Southwest - so no change fees. Okay - I feel better - just needed to work through that.
I have checked the Southwest site a few times and still see "on October 27, 2015 we will open our schedule for sale through June 3, 2016". Where are you seeing that Southwest will open the flights next week? I hope they do cause I'm dying to book my flight for my May trip (and hoping SWW occurs)
 
I have checked the Southwest site a few times and still see "on October 27, 2015 we will open our schedule for sale through June 3, 2016". Where are you seeing that Southwest will open the flights next week? I hope they do cause I'm dying to book my flight for my May trip (and hoping SWW occurs)

I am so glad I posted and you replied. I had it on my calendar from a while back and hadn't gone back to check. Looks like I have another month to sort through all of this.
 
I have checked the Southwest site a few times and still see "on October 27, 2015 we will open our schedule for sale through June 3, 2016". Where are you seeing that Southwest will open the flights next week? I hope they do cause I'm dying to book my flight for my May trip (and hoping SWW occurs)

I am so glad I posted and you replied. I had it on my calendar from a while back and hadn't gone back to check. Looks like I have another month to sort through all of this.

I am new to booking flights so I had asked my travel agent August 14th when both jet blue and southwest release their next block of tickets, and she told me then that southwest will release flights until June 3rd on September 29th, so Jkpark may be correct.
 
I am new to booking flights so I had asked my travel agent August 14th when both jet blue and southwest release their next block of tickets, and she told me then that southwest will release flights until June 3rd on September 29th, so Jkpark may be correct.

I just called Southwest to try to clear it up. The customer service rep I spoke to said the only information they have is that the next window will open up on or about October 27th. I asked if travel agents get to book earlier (and maybe that is where the September date was coming from) and she said no, all booking windows open for everyone at the same time. You may want to double check with your travel agent and ask where they are getting the September date.
 
I am so confused. :confused3

I am an AVID Disney planner, but have never been (or planned) SWW before, and 2016 was going to be our first trip during. I started planning in June 2015 and had everything lined out PERFECTLY, and now they're cancelling and changing left and right, and I can't keep up! So I saw the mention of the Disney characters is SW costumes going away...those are the characters that were at H&V right? But now I'm seeing rumors of the Galactic Breakfast being canceled, and that was at Sci-Fi...right? My head is spinning!!! Are we talking about the characters from the Galactic breakfast being at H&V now?? Goodness...I thought I had my stuff together! :faint:
 
I am so confused. :confused3

I am an AVID Disney planner, but have never been (or planned) SWW before, and 2016 was going to be our first trip during. I started planning in June 2015 and had everything lined out PERFECTLY, and now they're cancelling and changing left and right, and I can't keep up! So I saw the mention of the Disney characters is SW costumes going away...those are the characters that were at H&V right? But now I'm seeing rumors of the Galactic Breakfast being canceled, and that was at Sci-Fi...right? My head is spinning!!! Are we talking about the characters from the Galactic breakfast being at H&V now?? Goodness...I thought I had my stuff together! :faint:
I know this event in regular circumstances is hard to plan for but this particular year (2016) even more so because of the uncertainty.
First off, if you haven't, take some time to read the first page of this thread. I keep all the info there up to date with CONFIRMED information, meaning that I wait for Disney through their Parks Blog to announce things, everything else are rumors...I do have a couple of inside people that give me some information in advance and it's almost always 100% true but I never post it as true until Disney announces it.
On to the character meals. At the end of this years SWW it was announced to entertainment CM that the Disney SW characters would not be coming back, there was a small posibility that they would still do the H&V meal but that was about it.
A month ago I got word that Sci Fi would NOT be doing the SW breakfast
Again, these 2 things have not been confirmed by Disney
For all we know SWW is still on for 2016, as shown by the DIsney site
Please feel free to subscribe to the thread and follow along, ask as many questions as you need to.
 
While we wait for official news, I'll solicit help for throwing my first birthday party. I'd like to re-create Jedi Training Academy for my son's 7th birthday in January. Does anyone have suggestions for a convincing Vader and Jedi Master in the Chicago area for hire/donation? 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.

My son attended a party that had a Jedi Master last year. I just assumed that a family friend had dressed up as a jedi and did a lesson. They received pool noodle lightsabers to battle with and a certificate signed by the Jedi Master afterward. But it's possible that they used someone who was an actor or performer. I can ask the mom if you want. We're in the Schaumburg/Hoffman Estates area.
 
Question for those who purchased BB8 on day 1...are you still playing with it? Do your kids still play with it? Is it worthwhile?

I have a "pre-order" with ThinkGeek placed 9/4 to he one for DS for Christmas. Just curious what people are thinking who have had them a couple of weeks...fun or an expensive paperweight?
 












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