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

[drlaurafsu]

I have it pre ordered for my son, but he won't be getting it until his birthday in October. He knows he is getting it as he got the last 2 versions both as birthday gifts. Last year it was wrapped and waiting on the table for him to walk in the door from our trip to WDW, as we had spent his entire birthday driving home. It was really hard to keep him from buying himself the game while we were in WDW, as he had saved more than enough birthday, Christmas and allowance money to spend.

I have offered for him to come with me when I go to get it and he can purchase some more of the characters for himself with his allowance money.

Same here...DS is get for his birthday in Oct. hopefully he will get some of the extra characters as I ordered the disk sets and the Luke/Leia set and the game.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

I was at Target today and I decided to look around for any early merchandise. I didn't see any, and the only SW section in the toy section was some clearanced Rebels items. Must be making space...

 

[jennab113]

I desperately need a Sphero BB-8, but I think that's going to be hard to find. I would go to Target for a midnight Force Friday thing, but Chuck Wendig is doing a talk and signing for Aftermath at my local B&N, so I am definitely going to that. I must find BB-8, though!

 

[julluvsdisney]

Just got a call from Guest Relations concerning my email about SWW (I didn't leave a phone number on the email so I guess they have me on file )
Basically she doesn't have an answer on if SWW is happening or not. She knows it's up on the site and she said that if they were to cancel the event we should hear an announcement sooner rather than later...no real answer there.
She did talk a bit about Launch Bay, she says it'll be a combination of Rebel Hangar and character interactions with some SW props and videos. No more on that
She doesn't have any details on Season of the Force either
She apologized for not havinh more info but she did say that we will start to feel a bigger SW presence in the park all together

I had a similar phone call yesterday! but My CM made it sound more than likely it will be happening. She didnt say for sure but she felt since this is such a popular event that Disney would more than likely stick with it as it has been. I think once the Star wars land is built we may see the end to SWW but after my phone call I am fairly confident we will see a few more SWW until then! I hope I'm right!

 

[soniam]

I desperately need a Sphero BB-8, but I think that's going to be hard to find. I would go to Target for a midnight Force Friday thing, but Chuck Wendig is doing a talk and signing for Aftermath at my local B&N, so I am definitely going to that. I must find BB-8, though!

I think Sphero will come out with BB-8 later. I don't know if it's going to be released on Force Friday. I am on their mailing list, but they haven't said anything about BB-8 yet.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

I think Sphero will come out with BB-8 later. I don't know if it's going to be released on Force Friday. I am on their mailing list, but they haven't said anything about BB-8 yet.

I'm on the mailing list too!

Though I'd still rather have a real life size Chopper.

I wasn't going to go to a merchandise event but now I feel like I should. Is there a list online of all the merchandise that will be released?

 

[soniam]

I'm on the mailing list too!

Though I'd still rather have a real life size Chopper.

I wasn't going to go to a merchandise event but now I feel like I should. Is there a list online of all the merchandise that will be released?

I couldn't find anything. I think most of it will be available later, except for the limited stuff they sell at WDW. I don't think this is quite like the normal merch events. It's really just a normal marketing toy release but with a lot of media attention, since it's Star Wars.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

I couldn't find anything. I think most of it will be available later, except for the limited stuff they sell at WDW. I don't think this is quite like the normal merch events. It's really just a normal marketing toy release but with a lot of media attention, since it's Star Wars.

I'll be missing that WDW merchandise event by about a week

 

[soniam]

I'll be missing that WDW merchandise event by about a week

I got the impression that they weren't selling much LE stuff, maybe none, so I don't think you are missing too much. The magic bands are going to be regular release and probably most of the toys too.

 

[jennab113]

I think Sphero will come out with BB-8 later. I don't know if it's going to be released on Force Friday. I am on their mailing list, but they haven't said anything about BB-8 yet.

Well, this picture has been circulating on Twitter with a SRP of $149. I assume it's coming out 9/4 or it wouldn't be starting to surface. We'll see Friday, I guess.

 

[AThrillingChase]

I just posted this on the running board, but thought you guys would appreciate it too. I just woke up from a nightmare that I thought the dark side challenge race registration began at 2pm and I missed it by an hour and it was totally sold out.

This has become my life.

 

[yulilin3]

I desperately need a Sphero BB-8, but I think that's going to be hard to find. I would go to Target for a midnight Force Friday thing, but Chuck Wendig is doing a talk and signing for Aftermath at my local B&N, so I am definitely going to that. I must find BB-8, though!

By the looks of it it will be only at Best buy

I'm on the mailing list too!

Though I'd still rather have a real life size Chopper.

I wasn't going to go to a merchandise event but now I feel like I should. Is there a list online of all the merchandise that will be released?

The unboxing live event on youtube will start Thursday morning. This blog has leaked some images http://www.theforceawakensblog.com/

Well, this picture has been circulating on Twitter with a SRP of $149. I assume it's coming out 9/4 or it wouldn't be starting to surface. We'll see Friday, I guess. View attachment 120534

@The Sunrise Student posted the same pic on her fb page

I just posted this on the running board, but thought you guys would appreciate it too. I just woke up from a nightmare that I thought the dark side challenge race registration began at 2pm and I missed it by an hour and it was totally sold out.

This has become my life.

Those are the worst nightmares. Or that you registered but overslept the morning of the race

 

[jtowntoflorida]

I think the disaster that the Frozen toy distribution turned out being taught Disney a lesson, but this all seems to be a bit overboard, IMHO. I hope that Disney doesn't make Star Wars into New Star Wars only and retains the classic characters and feel. Sorry, I'm still bitter about the JTA changes and starting to view anything Star Wars related with a cynical eye.

 

[budamacdvcr]

Just found this thread and thanks for sharing all the great information. We are planning on going first weekend in June for DS's HS graduation trip. Getting ready for Force Friday this week - ours looks extended as our local Target is not opening at Midnight.

 

[jennab113]

By the looks of it it will be only at Best buy

Ah, thanks. That's actually a bit disappointing. Best Buy doesn't open until 10. I was planning on hitting up Target when they open at 8 and then being at DragonCon for a 10 am panel. Maybe they will open at midnight or at least early on Friday.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I think the disaster that the Frozen toy distribution turned out being taught Disney a lesson, but this all seems to be a bit overboard, IMHO. I hope that Disney doesn't make Star Wars into New Star Wars only and retains the classic characters and feel. Sorry, I'm still bitter about the JTA changes and starting to view anything Star Wars related with a cynical eye.

I still remember the drought of SW merchandise in years past and must admit that we love EVERY BIT of what Disney has done so far with the franchise!

 

[soniam]

Well, this picture has been circulating on Twitter with a SRP of $149. I assume it's coming out 9/4 or it wouldn't be starting to surface. We'll see Friday, I guess. View attachment 120534

Must have! I wonder if I can get one for DS without having to wait at the stores next weekend. Hopefully, they will have made enough to have some availability beyond that through Xmas. DS would die to have one, not to mention that DH and I really want to play with one.

 

[soniam]

By the looks of it it will be only at Best buy

So, do we think the Sphero BB-8 will be released at Best Buy on 9/4 when the stores open? I might have to work from home next Friday. There's a Best Buy right by my house. I hope people aren't camping out I really don't want to have to do that right now. It's been hot (duh, summer in Texas), and I messed up my back over a week ago. What we do for our children

 

[yulilin3]

I think the disaster that the Frozen toy distribution turned out being taught Disney a lesson, but this all seems to be a bit overboard, IMHO. I hope that Disney doesn't make Star Wars into New Star Wars only and retains the classic characters and feel. Sorry, I'm still bitter about the JTA changes and starting to view anything Star Wars related with a cynical eye.

It's hard not to see things with a cynical eye, I completely understand.

 

[HCinKC]

I finally joined the rest of the population and got a smart phone...mainly because I had no choice. My carrier's upgraded towers won't support my old phone in another couple of months lol. Don't worry, I donated it to the Zack Morris Foundation for Antique Mobile Phones. I can't decide what case to get. My nerd heart is torn between SW and Doctor Who. I also considered GoT, LOTR, and DC, but I think I've ruled those out. Ah, first world problems...