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

[HCinKC]

Well, as if Disney messing with my head isn't enough...the school district just swapped some days off, so my possible Feb trip is probably a no go. ODS would have missed one day of school. Now there aren't any non-holiday weeks with multiple days off. Argh! So...with that being the case, if I can swing a DL trip, I am going to try for Dec. Sigh.

 

[lovethattink]

Well, as if Disney messing with my head isn't enough...the school district just swapped some days off, so my possible Feb trip is probably a no go. ODS would have missed one day of school. Now there aren't any non-holiday weeks with multiple days off. Argh! So...with that being the case, if I can swing a DL trip, I am going to try for Dec. Sigh.

If it's any consolation, December is my favorite time of year at Disney. The decorations are great. There's Holidays around the World, all the decorations at the resorts and the gingerbread displays, the seasonal food, etc. Plus, you'll be there for Launch Bay! And you'll get to say farewell to the Osborne lights!

 

[Good Morning Dewdrop]

Oh god, I just got approval for a January trip to wdw last night. We weren't going to go again so soon but we got $1000 flight vouchers because we got in a day late last may. We were going to go later in the year but we just recently found out my wife is pregnant with our third child and is due May 1. Not a good date to hit SWW. so we decided sooner would be better.

Now I find out about this season of the force business. I feel like this is going to be one of those things Disney drops the announcement ball on. Trickling out information that everyone has to dig for. Oh the joys of planning a disney vacation.

So you won't be at SWW for the Chewie run this year....<grin>.....

We will be there in January too!!

 

[SFAMILY4]

Can anyone tell me what Disney usually does for the 4th of May? Any special events or dining?

 

[yulilin3]

Can anyone tell me what Disney usually does for the 4th of May? Any special events or dining?

This year both character dinning options started on the 4th. They also had some stormtroopers walking around and other characters meeting. Also a special pins and shirts, 2 new magic bands (open edition Luke and stormtrooper).

 

[stardam]

So last week I was planning & put a trip in my cart for pricing purposes and today I got the flyer from Mickey in the mail about planning my upcoming trip & it has listed under special events while I'm there "Star Wars Weekends" so I'm going to hold out hope that my man Mickey is telling me it's okay to plan one more SWW.

 

[yulilin3]

So last week I was planning & put a trip in my cart for pricing purposes and today I got the flyer from Mickey in the mail about planning my upcoming trip & it has listed under special events while I'm there "Star Wars Weekends" so I'm going to hold out hope that my man Mickey is telling me it's okay to plan one more SWW.

A lot of people are receiving that for their trips next year so that's great news

 

[LoKiHB]

So last week I was planning & put a trip in my cart for pricing purposes and today I got the flyer from Mickey in the mail about planning my upcoming trip & it has listed under special events while I'm there "Star Wars Weekends" so I'm going to hold out hope that my man Mickey is telling me it's okay to plan one more SWW.

That's very encouraging. The only source saying that SWW is not happening is the one blog. It's also interesting that the part about SotF replacing SWW is hidden beneath the photo, isolated from the rest of the article, as opposed to being included with the rest of the paragraph. Perhaps the OP's speculation that it was there to get hits is accurate. Let's hope so.

 

[yulilin3]

That's very encouraging. The only source saying that SWW is not happening is the one blog. It's also interesting that the part about SotF replacing SWW is hidden beneath the photo, isolated from the rest of the article, as opposed to being included with the rest of the paragraph. Perhaps the OP's speculation that it was there to get hits is accurate. Let's hope so.

I can't think of any other motive. Think about it. If he had clear, confirmed by high Disney management information he should just go ahead and say that. He doesn't need to name names, just say it. But he gives no source or reason. So it's just to get more hits

 

[LoKiHB]

I can't think of any other motive. Think about it. If he had clear, confirmed by high Disney management information he should just go ahead and say that. He doesn't need to name names, just say it. But he gives no source or reason. So it's just to get more hits

This is turning into an episode of Columbo!

 

[keishashadow]

I KNOW that it's a pain not knowing and this particular site posting these type of rumors is not helping anyone:
1.- If it's true we won't really know until Disney officially announces it
2.- If it's false it's just plain mean of them to post that
Every year there are rumors of SWW not coming back, this year with the added construction and Season of the Force looming over it, it's worse. And I understand it's super difficult to wait but there's really nothing else we can do...I would just say, keep emailing Disney, it's the only way you will get someone to call you and then bombard them with questions and facts like, the official site says Summer 2016 and then even if they don't have an answer they will know that people are counting on the site to be right

I had to call DVC member services to purchase party tickets and inquired as to SWW's possible demise. The CM just laughed and said to keep checking back for the announcement. I need to call tomorrow again, will pose the same question to see if the response is in same vein.

I understand that suspense helps build interest & that a blogger may just toss out something juicy to direct traffic to their site (not yuellin) & the park likes to create a anticipatory buzz but...

come on Disney!!! How difficult is it to announce dates (no specific details, just the dates) for such a large event to afford some of your biggest fans a chance to actually attend? Many must secure a DVC reservation. The true best kept secret is that DVC members vie for premium dates @ the 11 month mark at the more popular resorts. SWA is releasing their flight schedules to cover May in less than a month. Other just as loyal fans need to request vacation time & book whatever accommodations on or off-site, etc.

I could go on, but will take a chill pill and be happy I'm heading out on vacation tomorrow.

 

[yulilin3]

This is turning into an episode of Columbo!

it wouldn't be SWW without some sleuthing

 

[SFAMILY4]

So last week I was planning & put a trip in my cart for pricing purposes and today I got the flyer from Mickey in the mail about planning my upcoming trip & it has listed under special events while I'm there "Star Wars Weekends" so I'm going to hold out hope that my man Mickey is telling me it's okay to plan one more SWW.

when was your trip planned for?

 

[momof2halls]

i sent email #2 to disney today. I thanked them for their responsiveness to my last email, however we didnt receive any answers. I informed them that yet again the rumors and speculations are swirling the internet and that SWW fans are anxiously awaiting answers so we can either continue to plan our WDW trip or cancel our trip and make other vacation plans. I hope that we get some real answers soon. I will let yall know if i get a response.

 

[yulilin3]

if it was just a regular year for Hollywood Studios this lack of announcement wouldn't be a problem. Last year they announced SWW2015 dates in December but before that it was January or February of the same year when they would announce dates.
I think that if there isn't an announcement about SWW when they announce Launch Bay and Season of the Force we need to ask on the DPB about it and maybe we'll see some movement on the issue

 

[LoKiHB]

Many must secure a DVC reservation. The true best kept secret is that DVC members vie for premium dates @ the 11 month mark at the more popular resorts

THIS!!!!!

We've blown past our 11 month mark. We are 3 weeks away from the 7 month mark. I have been checking the website almost daily for availability at BLT and BCV. So far so good, but I know I'll have to make that reservation exactly 7 months out. It's frustrating to make the reservation without solid plans.

 

[keishashadow]

THIS!!!!!

We've blown past our 11 month mark. We are 3 weeks away from the 7 month mark. I have been checking the website almost daily for availability at BLT and BCV. So far so good, but I know I'll have to make that reservation exactly 7 months out. It's frustrating to make the reservation without solid plans.

At the 11 month window the resort I want to use this trip (AKV) didn't have had the value studios available for the 2nd weekend of our planned trip May 13 - 15 . I'm waitlisted, if it doesn't come thru will book something thru CRO or offsite.

I do still see standard studios available @ AKV, started to think I should switch over before it's open season @ 7 month window. Would need to borrow a few points, which I hate to do unless I'm fairly certain of the trip.

IMO it's, at the very least, quite inconsiderate of Disney.

 

[Angel Ariel]

Wasn't WDWNT the only outlet reporting SWW was cancelled awhile back when rumors started? And everyone just quoted them? It just seems if that is true, SOMEONE would have also heard.)

WDWNT was also the only source I saw that posted earlier this summer that Disneyland was going to be FP+ testing in August. That testing never happened. It certainly did get that site a lot of hits, though...threads popping up on the DL boards here about it, and other blogs reposting the "news"

 

[Iowamomof4]

I wonder if the person(s) behind WDWNT have ever heard this story about a shepherd boy who was bored one day and decided to have some fun with the villagers by pretending there was a wolf...

 

[Artax]

So you won't be at SWW for the Chewie run this year....<grin>.....

We will be there in January too!!

Nope wont be there for the chewy run. Someone else will have to take the 1st meet of the year. I had a good run with 2 years in a row but the timing just won't work this year.

I also feel like if chewy meets in the launch bay, the chewy run may not even exist or may not be as required during SWW since he may be there every day. But that is if chewy ends up meeting there.