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

[soniam]

6. As per other reports, in her general tone she never talked about them limiting SWW. She did make multiple references to expanding, though. Specifically, more weekends and when in summer it would occur. Even in a non-official capacity, I found this interesting.

When did she say it "would" occur? The usual May/June time?

 

[soniam]

I know we have all been like "since there's no dates/news about SWW, that means it's gone". However, @AThrillingChase comments make me think that maybe nothing has been announced, because they are expanding it. Basically, any significant change, good or bad, could require more time to figure out the logistics. Let's hope anyway.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I know we have all been like "since there's no dates/news about SWW, that means it's gone". However, @AThrillingChase comments make me think that maybe nothing has been announced, because they are expanding it. Basically, any significant change, good or bad, could require more time to figure out the logistics. Let's hope anyway.

I actually don't think us not hearing means it's gone -- that would be totally illogical (a bit more Spock than SW, but there it is) to me with the movie coming out. December is the earliest we've had dates, so that part doesn't worry me. It was the SotF stuff still murky combined with "rumors" that made me doubt. I'm more optimistic than not in recent days, but never count my chickens before they hatch! Fingers crossed for either the same SWW or expanded!

 

[Skywise]

Ooh... if they could start the fireworks on the weekend before the movie launch (12/12) I'd be a happy camper!

 

[yulilin3]

@AThrillingChase don't worry about Disney jail, if they haven't thrown me there yet you are far off
thanks again for the report. At this point I'm pretty sure we will have SWW2016 the question now is when and how long. I really don't see them expanding into June too much so maybe it'll start earlier?

 

[yulilin3]

Ooh... if they could start the fireworks on the weekend before the movie launch (12/12) I'd be a happy camper!

I really don't see them doing SotF before January 3rd. Simply because of the Osborne lights and the dessert party. The area where Backlot Tour used to be is used as a launching area for fireworks and it wouldn't be safe to have people eating that close, which is why there isn't a dessert party on the 18th when there is very good indication that fireworks will go off by the closing times of GMR and TSMM

 

[AThrillingChase]

When did she say it "would" occur? The usual May/June time?

All she said was that their internal computers were updated to say Summer 2016 now, and she read the line off to me. I unfortunately was not quick enough to write it down, but it did give me a general vibe of more vs. less and it was not the tag line seen on the public SWW page right now. And her tone throughout also was more positive. For example she suggested maybe it would include more weekends once or twice, but she never suggested it could be fewer. And I felt that same vibe consistently in what she was saying. They have called me on this before and I got much more of an up in the air vibe. So, is this just a hopeful CM who is a fan? Or has she based her opinions on what she has been hearing behind the mouse shaped curtain? I am very sure they wouldn't tell me either way, but meh I will just be happy about it

I will also add that she kept SWW and SOTF very separate. I had no inclination of them being combined or running into each other, whatsoever.

 

[Skywise]

I really don't see them doing SotF before January 3rd. Simply because of the Osborne lights and the dessert party. The area where Backlot Tour used to be is used as a launching area for fireworks and it wouldn't be safe to have people eating that close, which is why there isn't a dessert party on the 18th when there is very good indication that fireworks will go off by the closing times of GMR and TSMM

 

[yulilin3]

sorry...booooo me

 

[LoKiHB]

Omg I am laughing so hard right now. I got a call in response to my SWW email I sent a few days ago. The girl is really nice, I think she is the person assigned to handle all of these so most of us have probably talked to her. I picked her brain as much as I could and found out the following:

1. She is a vip tour guide during SWW. She said she usually finds out who the celebrities are in Feb/March.
2. Their internal computer and notes also say coming summer 2016 and she says that was updated from a few weeks ago (so I guess that would make those emails everyone received make sense).
3. There is some buzz WDW launch bay may open a little early.
4. And this is why I was laughing...she totes called us out guys! She said there are rumors floating around on blogs and message groups about cancellation but those were not given to them. She also specifically brought up EMH calendars for HS and people posting that those meant no SWW and how that was bunk, basically. I think her word was silly? I was trying not to lol.
5. SOTF shows in their computers as "winter" and her guess is it would be the most helpful to them if they can get it up and running by the holidays. I heard her typing when she looked this up, and she confirmed the DL start date and said WDW still just says winter.
6. As per other reports, in her general tone she never talked about them limiting SWW. She did make multiple references to expanding, though. Specifically, more weekends and when in summer it would occur. Even in a non-official capacity, I found this interesting.

I left out most of the stuff we have already heard a bunch of times like how they have received a ton of emails, they are fans too, etc. In other news, I am pretty sure WDW guest communications knows my screenname and has me on file now. Let's hope they never shove me in the disney jail. I have been frustrated with more or less canned responses to us lately, but she did seem more candid with me than others have been and I still feel pretty confident SWW will happen. I did feel a little bad because I was dissappointed (and it sounded that way) with still no news, and she was so nice trying to give me hope...a new hope. (ba-dum-bum)

This is awesome news. even with the positive email replies, I was still skeptical. Every post I see like this, puts me more at ease. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Good Morning Dewdrop]

just got a reply regarding SWW - standard....

Unfortunately, we do not have any information regarding dates for Star
Wars Weekends in 2016. As you can imagine, we are very much looking
forward to the release of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. We
have also recently announced some exciting new additions to our Theme
Parks, including Star Wars Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios. In the
mean time, Guests will be able to experience the Star Wars Universe at
Star Tours: The Adventures Continue and at the all new Launch Bay an all
new immersive experience coming soon to Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Seasons of the Force opens at Disneyland Resort on November 16th and
opens this winter at Disney's Hollywood Studios. For up to the date
information about the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit our website
at www.disneyparks.go.com, as well as the official Disney Parks Blog.

so no confirmation ......

 

[AThrillingChase]

just got a reply regarding SWW - standard....

Unfortunately, we do not have any information regarding dates for Star
Wars Weekends in 2016. As you can imagine, we are very much looking
forward to the release of Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens. We
have also recently announced some exciting new additions to our Theme
Parks, including Star Wars Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios. In the
mean time, Guests will be able to experience the Star Wars Universe at
Star Tours: The Adventures Continue and at the all new Launch Bay an all
new immersive experience coming soon to Disney's Hollywood Studios.
Seasons of the Force opens at Disneyland Resort on November 16th and
opens this winter at Disney's Hollywood Studios. For up to the date
information about the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit our website
at www.disneyparks.go.com, as well as the official Disney Parks Blog.

so no confirmation ......

I actually wanted something in writing. But every time I email them now, I get a phone call! Not sure if that is good or bad...

I am just reading between the lines here. But, it seems like lately all these tiny little details are being added on us. My last call about SWW when I asked about SOTF they didn't even have that. Suddenly now they are throwing winter out. So it does seem like some updates are happening and while they won't give us specific dates, they are giving us some sort of confirmation now.

 

[soniam]

Here's a more in-depth analysis of the DHS wait times.

http://blog.touringplans.com/2015/1...twitter&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitter

 

[Skywise]

sorry...booooo me

I'm working on a plan B

 

[lchuck]

Here's a more in-depth analysis of the DHS wait times.

http://blog.touringplans.com/2015/1...twitter&utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitter

Holy crow, when you said "more in-depth analysis" you weren't kidding. They aren't messing around over there and it really makes me appreciate all that goes into those crowd calendars and wait time calculations. Go Math!

 

[soniam]

Holy crow, when you said "more in-depth analysis" you weren't kidding. They aren't messing around over there and it really makes me appreciate all that goes into those crowd calendars and wait time calculations. Go Math!

The geek in me loves Touring Plans. Their Unofficial Guide is just as technical. They are very lucky people. It's so rare when your hobby and your job are pretty much the same.

 

[jtowntoflorida]

This is wishful thinking (for you guys, since it's moot for us), but I wonder if they'll replace the Frozen Crap (sorry) of the Summer with SWW ALL SUMMER LONG. Turn Season of the Force into SUMMER OF THE FORCE.

That would be awesome.

 

[Jfine]

I really don't see them doing SotF before January 3rd. Simply because of the Osborne lights and the dessert party. The area where Backlot Tour used to be is used as a launching area for fireworks and it wouldn't be safe to have people eating that close, which is why there isn't a dessert party on the 18th when there is very good indication that fireworks will go off by the closing times of GMR and TSMM

I've forgotten. What's happening on the 18th?

 

[soniam]

I've forgotten. What's happening on the 18th?

Episode VII will be released.

 

[Jfine]

Episode VII will be released.

Oh I remembered that I meant at HS. Have they released an event for the 18th?
I'm a little concerned as we went ahead and bought tickets to the opening night event at HS, but that's on the 17th. If they're just going to have another party on the 18th, that will be so annoying. Well to me at least.