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

[AThrillingChase]

I will be at the world for the wine and dine half marathon Nov 6-12. Sounds like HS SOF will open later since they have no announcement yet. Why you no hurry this up Mickey!!

 

[soniam]

Not really. For all intents and purposes it's a remote control ball. A very clever remote control ball with a cool magnetic head but it's still... a ball.

You can say that about a lot of toys though. (But maybe not so expensive ones. )

It's a little more than just a ball. A self-stabilizing RC ball is actually a pretty complicated thing, especially in such a small package. Then you add the head, which doesn't just stay in one exact place. Gyros that small are pretty amazing.

 

[soniam]

Just saw this on the rumors thread. Looks like DL could be getting seriously affected.

http://www.mouseplanet.com/11175/St...land_Railroad_Fantasmic_and_Rivers_of_America

 

[AThrillingChase]

Just saw this on the rumors thread. Looks like DL could be getting seriously affected.

http://www.mouseplanet.com/11175/St...land_Railroad_Fantasmic_and_Rivers_of_America

Looks like construction at least there is really on the speedy track! This gives me hope...

 

[yulilin3]

good morning everyone so here's the dissection of the DL announcement and what I think will happen here:
Launch Bay: This new area will offer opportunities to visit with favorite Star Wars characters, special exhibits, peeks at the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens and much more.
Choose Your Destiny with Special Character Experiences

• Dark Side – Encounter one of the most iconic villains from Star Wars, Darth Vader.
• Light Side – Fly casual at this makeshift Rebel base, and meet the most famous co-pilot in the galaxy,Chewbacca Explore the Dark and the Light in Themed Galleries
• Dark Side Gallery – Get a look at authentic pieces of stormtrooper armor as well as famous Sith lightsabers once wielded by masters of the dark side.
  • • Light Side Gallery – Explore a gallery filled with Rebel flight helmets and lightsabers once wielded by Jedi Knights.
    • Preview Gallery – See props from the upcoming film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
    • Starship Gallery – Discover models of famous starships and their pilots from throughout the Star Wars saga.
      

Join the Battle in the Star Wars Game Center – Play the latest games from the Star Wars galaxy, including Disney Infinity 3.0 – featuring park-exclusive Toy Box levels.

My thoughts: I think it will be the exact experiences on both coasts, with maybe things put in differently. For the Disney Visa meet it'll be in a separate room all together, not sure if it'll be in the same building or the same meet area but at another time. So let's say that the card meet and greet will be from 9 am to 11 am and then it's open to everyone. I don't think they will have 2 Vaders in such close proximity. Or they could do an Anna and Elsa thing and have 2 rooms which the guests don't see so you think it's only one room.

I hope it opens the same time as Jedi Training (calling it JT for short and not JTTotT) which by the rumors from the inside would be the first week in December. Like I said I think this will be a part of the Christmas Day Parade filming cause that's just one big Disney advertisement show.

Jedi Training:Trials of the Temple
Coming in December, experience a twist on the Jedi Training experience when you will encounter new characters and a new villain from the popular Disney XD series, Star Wars Rebels.
My thoughts: it looks like both coasts will open the show at the same time, and with good reason. Most people will not like the change from Vader to the Inquisitor. I have to go back and re watch Rebels, there was an episode where Ezra went into the Temple to train. Big question here is will it be moved inside, to give it that Temple feel? ABC Sound Studio was used until this month to show the Frozen short, they would have 3 months to theme it...I'm not sure.

Star Tours
This popular attraction will feature a new scene inspired by the upcoming film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
My Thoughts: Just one scene? Probably one from the trailer too

Season of the Force so this is what's included in DL

• Star Wars Launch Bay – This new area will offer opportunities to visit with favorite Star Wars characters, special exhibits, peeks at the upcoming Star Wars: The Force Awakens and much more.
  
  
• Star Tours – The Adventures Continue – This popular attraction will feature a new scene inspired by the upcoming film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
  
  
• Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple – Coming in December, a twist on the Jedi Training experience will introduce new characters and a new villain from the popular Disney XD series, Star Wars Rebels.
  
  
• Hyperspace Mountain – For a limited time, guests will join an X-wing starfighter battle in this reimagining of the classic Space Mountain attraction.
  
  
• Other limited-time experiences include:
  • An opportunity to revisit favorite scenes from classic Star Wars films at Tomorrowland Theater.
  • Special themed food and beverage, merchandise and entertainment.

My thoughts SotF is opening in November in DL...why here it's next year?
Osborne Lights: our SotF is said to include fireworks they are not going to do 2 special night events on top of F!

So I was going to put all this info on the first page but I'm going to wait for the DHS announcement..after all they did say "coming soon"

 

[yulilin3]

from WDWMagic http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...r-as-jedi-training---trials-of-the-temple.htm

 

[HCinKC]

Well, some interesting news...I was thinking DL for Feb. Now that I see SotF will open Nov and Fantasmic etc will close Jan, I may have to try and bump this trip up. Nov won't work since my MIL is coming for ten days over Thanksgiving...or maybe that is the perfect time! I may be looking at a pretty narrow Dec window instead. Maybe ODS would be willing to skip a birthday party with friends in favor of a trip to DL!

 

[yulilin3]

Well, some interesting news...I was thinking DL for Feb. Now that I see SotF will open Nov and Fantasmic etc will close Jan, I may have to try and bump this trip up. Nov won't work since my MIL is coming for ten days over Thanksgiving...or maybe that is the perfect time! I may be looking at a pretty narrow Dec window instead. Maybe ODS would be willing to skip a birthday party with friends in favor of a trip to DL!

I see no better excuse

 

[LoKiHB]

So Yuli, in your expert opinion, what does this mean for SWW?

 

[yulilin3]

So Yuli, in your expert opinion, what does this mean for SWW?

My expert opinion means diddly squat at this point But I'll tell you guys everything I know and what my gut tells me
I have heard from upper management and cast members that work with the event that it will happen and that it won't happen (Schrodinger's cat anyone)
My gut still tells me that SWW or something similar to it might still happen in May/June. Like I've said before, maybe a watered down version or still the full thing, I don't know.
I wish I had better info but the whole SotF fireworks thing throws me off, if they start it in Feb. let's say it runs for 3 months, and it ends with the SW race, then it's just a couple of weeks until the regular dates for SWW...that's what makes no sense to me, unless the just make it a six month thing and we get parade and fireworks pre show as well

 

[yulilin3]

I will say this, there SHOULD be an announcement about SWW either way when they announce Launch Bay and Season of the Force for us

 

[jessicag13]

I will say this, there SHOULD be an announcement about SWW either way when they announce Launch Bay and Season of the Force for us

i'm HOPING that's why they're delaying the SotF details announcement for WDW- because at DL, that'll be the only SW event, really, so they want to get it out asap. While at WDW, they have to coordinate with the SWW calendar.
so i'll be crossing my fingers until there's ANY official announcement.

 

[DisneyQueen1320]

Wdwnt.com just posted the new show should debut in Hollywood Studios by Thanksgiving.

 

[CodeGoddess]

Wdwnt.com just posted the new show should debut in Hollywood Studios by Thanksgiving.

Which article did you see this in?

 

[mmafan]

Which article did you see this in?

front page where is says that JT will close on oct 4 for updates......

 

[jtowntoflorida]

Yesterday, I sent an email to Disney complaining about the JTA closure with essentially no notice and got a call from Guest Relations today. I was pleasantly surprised. We chatted for about 15 minutes (not just about JTA). She did confirm the October 4th closing and said that the anticipated reopening date was "in December" so I'm not sure where wdwnt.com is getting their information. BUT...she also said that nothing yet is firm about the "new format" (wouldn't confirm that it was going to be Rebels-themed) but she also said that Disney knows how important Star Wars is and basically that they don't want to screw it up for the fans. She did say that there would be a Vader M&G in Florida, and I told her that meeting Vader is just not the same as fighting him, and I asked her to pass on to the Powers that Be that no matter how popular Rebels is, the Inquisitor is not Vader and they should continue to keep Vader in JTA even if he will be available to meet fans. She did promise to pass that message on, because according to her, Management is very interested in guest opinions about Star Wars and it appears that they're actually tabulating guest comments about Star Wars and passing them on. I generally would be skeptical about that, but since they did respond to my email so quickly, I think that statement is more credible right now.

Anyway, I think if you are someone who has a child of JTA age, and if you would be disappointed for Vader to leave, you really should write Disney. This seems to be the time when they can still change their minds, even though I think that window is closing rapidly.

 

[HCinKC]

Yesterday, I sent an email to Disney complaining about the JTA closure with essentially no notice and got a call from Guest Relations today. I was pleasantly surprised. We chatted for about 15 minutes (not just about JTA). She did confirm the October 4th closing and said that the anticipated reopening date was "in December" so I'm not sure where wdwnt.com is getting their information. BUT...she also said that nothing yet is firm about the "new format" (wouldn't confirm that it was going to be Rebels-themed) but she also said that Disney knows how important Star Wars is and basically that they don't want to screw it up for the fans. She did say that there would be a Vader M&G in Florida, and I told her that meeting Vader is just not the same as fighting him, and I asked her to pass on to the Powers that Be that no matter how popular Rebels is, the Inquisitor is not Vader and they should continue to keep Vader in JTA even if he will be available to meet fans. She did promise to pass that message on, because according to her, Management is very interested in guest opinions about Star Wars and it appears that they're actually tabulating guest comments about Star Wars and passing them on. I generally would be skeptical about that, but since they did respond to my email so quickly, I think that statement is more credible right now.

Anyway, I think if you are someone who has a child of JTA age, and if you would be disappointed for Vader to leave, you really should write Disney. This seems to be the time when they can still change their minds, even though I think that window is closing rapidly.

If this is the case, then the more emails they get regarding SWW and character meals would presumably go into the pot of opinions as well. Another reason to send those emails. It certainly can't hurt, and it might help...? At least we will know we tried!

 

[yulilin3]

If this is the case, then the more emails they get regarding SWW and character meals would presumably go into the pot of opinions as well. Another reason to send those emails. It certainly can't hurt, and it might help...? At least we will know we tried!

exactly. Coming on the DIS or complaining about it on other sites won't help at all, just send your email and when they call explain your issue in a calm, adult, respectful way.

 

[yulilin3]

I was just reading the comments on the story on the DPB and someone asked
Will the new Star Tours scene appear randomly, with equal chances with other scenes, always appear, or appear randomly with greater chances than other scenes?
And here's the answer: For a limited time, everyone who rides Star Tours will experience the new adventure

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I asked on DPB what an end date was for SoF... trying to read any possible tea leaves re SWW, and this is all I got (below). Uh... Yeah... I know it hasn't been ANNOUNCED... thus the question...


Erin Glover on September 25th, 2015 at 1:13 pm

Hi Carolyn – And end date has not yet been announced.