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

[blackpearl77]

We went to Watto's Grotto last week and we were the only ones in there! My son did the build a droid and build a lightsaber at the star tours store and it was a mob scene. Then we went over to Watto's and I wish we went there first! They had the builds there and no one there! And the table there was easier to see what to pick. It's so off the beaten path......I did get a BB8 winter hat there that's pretty cool (with the pom pom!) I didn't see those heals - those are awesome!

 

[Mimsy Borogove]

We were there last month and really surprised to see Watto' s. But like others have said, it isn't crowded and nice to leisurely browse and spend way too much money!

As for SOTF, I would expect that they'll want it well-established by spring. The SW Dark Side Half Marathon weekend is mid-April. The half starts at 5am, which is 30 minutes earlier than all the other rD half marathons. Scuttlebutt is that it's because the route goes through DHS in the dark potentially.

Point being that with thousands of SW fans on property mid-April, I'd think they'd want all glitches worked out as best possible beforehand for new attractions. That might require months of prior operations.

 

[yulilin3]

SotF merchandise for DL, I expect that it will be the same for WDW
http://www.**************.net/merch...-event-at-disneyland-new-force-awakens-merch/

 

[soniam]

We went to Watto's Grotto last week and we were the only ones in there! My son did the build a droid and build a lightsaber at the star tours store and it was a mob scene. Then we went over to Watto's and I wish we went there first! They had the builds there and no one there! And the table there was easier to see what to pick. It's so off the beaten path......I did get a BB8 winter hat there that's pretty cool (with the pom pom!) I didn't see those heals - those are awesome!

I have seen that hat and wanted it, but I just bought a Wampa knit, winter hat.

 

[Lyricallie]

Just realised my last day is going to be opening day of star wars weekends. Half the reason I managed to get my bf to come to orlando was for the weekend. I thought it was earlier... whoops.

Also having a look and I couldn't seem to find my answer from searching. How do you book the sci fi star wars breakfast. Will it just appear 180 days before in the regular dining section or do you have to do something different?

 

[jtowntoflorida]

Darth's Mall is descriptive of what the venue is. Watto's Grotto...not so much. First, I'm not sure how many people realize who Watto is, and certainly a casual Star Wars fan won't know. And calling it a grotto...to me, that screams "cave with nothing in it" not, "Hey, this is a store full of all the Star Wars merchandise you could ever want." They should change the name back to Darth's Mall. I know the location doesn't help, but I think a name change would bring a few more people back there.

 

[jtowntoflorida]

Anyone have a trip to France planned for December?
http://www.flyertalk.com/articles/f...-to-see-new-star-wars-movie-3-days-early.html

 

[soniam]

Just realised my last day is going to be opening day of star wars weekends. Half the reason I managed to get my bf to come to orlando was for the weekend. I thought it was earlier... whoops.

Also having a look and I couldn't seem to find my answer from searching. How do you book the sci fi star wars breakfast. Will it just appear 180 days before in the regular dining section or do you have to do something different?

Right now, everything for Star Wars Weekends 2016 is still up in the air. No announcements have been made. For 2015, they announced the dates and most of the special meals in early December 2014. So, hopefully stuff will be announced by then or earlier. Keep looking back to this thread, especially the first page, or the Disney Parks Blog. The meals are bookable once announced or 180 days from your stay, which ever is later. It seems that there will not be a Star Wars breakfast at Sci Fi this year. Sci Fi has started doing a regular breakfast recently, so that will probably stay. You could reserve that like a normal ADR, but there will not be Star Wars characters. So, we just don't know what the meal options will be yet.

 

[soniam]

Definitely no H&V SW meal next year Hopefully, something somewhere else.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining.htm#minnie

 

[HCinKC]

SotF merchandise for DL, I expect that it will be the same for WDW
http://www.**************.net/merch...-event-at-disneyland-new-force-awakens-merch/

Oooooo, I might be sending some PayPal to someone lol! I can't tell what it says the TIE is. Can anyone else?

 

[soniam]

Oooooo, I might be sending some PayPal to someone lol! I can't tell what it says the TIE is. Can anyone else?

I think it's a drink container on a lanyard. The top of the TIE looks like it has a lid that opens.

 

[yulilin3]

Oooooo, I might be sending some PayPal to someone lol! I can't tell what it says the TIE is. Can anyone else?

My daughter says it's a popcorn bucket, I think it's too for popcorn...let me know and I'll get it. At mk now but going to dhs later I'll check to see if they know when they are getting them

 

[Lyricallie]

Right now, everything for Star Wars Weekends 2016 is still up in the air. No announcements have been made. For 2015, they announced the dates and most of the special meals in early December 2014. So, hopefully stuff will be announced by then or earlier. Keep looking back to this thread, especially the first page, or the Disney Parks Blog. The meals are bookable once announced or 180 days from your stay, which ever is later. It seems that there will not be a Star Wars breakfast at Sci Fi this year. Sci Fi has started doing a regular breakfast recently, so that will probably stay. You could reserve that like a normal ADR, but there will not be Star Wars characters. So, we just don't know what the meal options will be yet.

Ooo it's all very exciting! Thank you very much for the info

 

[BridgetR3]

I'm thinking also that since the new Star Wars movie comes out in December and like Frozen it will be a big hit, it will likely be the summer event at HS. Just a thought but I would rather Star Wars Summer over Frozen Summer.

 

[msmama]

Just booked a quick Feb trip so I'll get to experience Season of the Force...probably...hopefully.

Totally getting good use out of my APs!!

Speaking of AP (non SW question) - both my son and I upgraded to APs last May (SWW). I just noticed that when we got our official AP cards in the mail, they both have my name on them. It's listed correctly in MDE. Should he have his own card? He's under 10 if that matters. Who would I call to get this fixed or should I wait until we get there and go to guest services? I can't think of a time that he'd need to use his AP card without me, but you never know. (Only asking here because I know lots of AP holders frequent this board).

Another question - do I remember some people getting the Target remote control version of BB-8? How is it? Happy you bought it? Wish you would've splurged for the Sphero version instead? It'd be for a 7 1/2 year old (well, and his Mom). Thanks!

Happy Halloween everyone!! Hope everyone shares their SW halloween costumes!!

I'll be wearing my Her Universe Darth Vader dress and my son is going to be a Jedi (again) though I'm heading to Target where I secretly hope to pick up a discounted Kylo Ren costume to surprise him with for Trick or Treating later!

 

[yulilin3]

i was just inside Watto's and there's more merchandise for ladies than for guys.: ) shirts, jewelry, bags, purses, dresses the funky shoes

 

[lovethattink]

I'm thinking also that since the new Star Wars movie comes out in December and like Frozen it will be a big hit, it will likely be the summer event at HS. Just a thought but I would rather Star Wars Summer over Frozen Summer.

The rumor going around the last day of SWW was 7 weekends for episode 7. Which would be totally amazing. But then there's those no SWW rumors, so it's just conjecture until a formal announcement one way or the other.

 

[lovethattink]

i was just inside Watto's and there's more merchandise for ladies than for guys.: ) shirts, jewelry, bags, purses, dresses the funky shoes

I know! Isn't it great!

 

[LATJLP]

The rumor going around the last day of SWW was 7 weekends for episode 7. Which would be totally amazing. But then there's those no SWW rumors, so it's just conjecture until a formal announcement one way or the other.

Yes, but will it be earlier in May or later into June? June would mean a lot of APs are blocked, so a lot of unhappy people. I am hoping that they start SWW earlier...like the weekend of, or following the marathon. But that's because I already think it's too hot in late May/June.

 

[slaveone]

I am thinking it may start on May the 4th. Even though it is a Wednesday. But we shall see.