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

[courtneybeth]

I love how they keep charging higher prices for less things. While I understand the park is under construction, it's extremely frustrating that they can't keep things to at least make it seem special. Hollywood Studios is in some desperate need for attention and construction won't help. The things they're offering aren't terribly special and different from what Disneyland will be offering.

 

[Seltzer76]

here's the whole post:
You heard about it first during the 2015 D23 EXPO, and now we’re excited to share more details. Very soon, guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios will have the opportunity to experience Star Wars in the park in an all-new way – every day! New experiences will open starting Dec. 1, bringing that galaxy far, far away, a little bit closer.

Star Wars Launch Bay will take guests into the Star Wars saga and the upcoming film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, with special exhibits and peeks behind-the-scenes, special merchandise and opportunities to encounter Chewbacca and Darth Vader.



Star Tours – The Adventures Continue will be home to a brand new adventure inspired by the upcoming film,Star Wars: The Force Awakens. During the opening months, we’ll make sure that everyone who rides Star Tours will experience the new adventure. After that, it will be up to the will of the Force. Here’s a sneak peek of where the Starspeeder 1000 will be taking us.


We also have new information about “Star Wars: Path of the Jedi.” It will feature scenes from the complete Star Wars saga, also giving anyone new to the Star Wars galaxy an opportunity to get acquainted with the films.

Last, but certainly not least, is Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple, which will open in early December. This reimagined Jedi Training experience will take younglings to the secret site of an ancient Jedi temple where they will face Darth Vader along with the Seventh Sister – a new villain from the Disney XD series “Star Wars Rebels.”

And work begins next year on the 14-acre Star Wars-themed land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. With construction underway, unfortunately, we won’t be able to offer Star Wars Weekends. While Star Wars Weekends has been a great way to enjoy the saga for a few days every year, now the Force will be with Disney’s Hollywood Studios every day.

With Star Wars Launch Bay, the new Jedi Training experience, “Star Wars: Path of the Jedi” and a new destination in the Star Tours attraction opening in December, you’ll be able to step into the Star Wars saga every time you visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

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I am soooo sorry everyone now to wait and see how long SotF will be, I already asked on the blog post

Wow, so now I feel that it is even more amazing that I found your thread last year...the one (and now only) time I will ever go to SWW. And to think, I was originally considering doing the "24 hour event" at MK for my "me-cation" last year. I'm lucky that next year we'll be in Disney in January and then again in April...so looking forward to seeing what the Season of the Force is all about!

 

[mmafan]

i bet there LOTS OF ROOMS avail for may and june now...........

 

[mmafan]

now im glad we went BIG last year with the VIP and FEEL the FORCE.........

 

[BrianL]

Yeah, it doesn't sound like they are announcing "Seasons of the Force" for DHS at all. Granted there will be no need for SWW when Star Wars land is open (presuming they will have characters and such available year round), but there's still a few years to wait for that. I sort of assumed that they would jsut replace SWW with SotF and do it around the same time of year.

 

[Music City Mama]

Shocking, especially since the posters who have been contacted by WDW recently in response to their emails were led to believe it was more likely to happen than not. I'm happy that they've announced this now, though, instead of dragging it out another month.

I'm saddened, but I knew that SWW 2016 would be complete madness given that I'm convinced the new film will be a blockbuster. I'd rather put up with the craziness than no SWW at all, though. At least there's no more speculating...

 

[CheshireCrazy]

I'm silently weeping at my desk. To say it's disappointing is a huge understatement.

 

[LinderInWonderland]

Sigh... What a bummer...

 

[HopperFan]

This def will affect travel plans for us and many others.

That said this thread sadly has no purpose now. There's always been Jedi Training, there has always been Star Tours, they are adding a Star Wars version of One Man's Dream (wow) and running movie clips (aka previews) ........... nothing worthy of the attention here. And not even a mention of fireworks, which in itself were a treat. I also noted their article does not call the 14 acres an "expansion" ..... maybe they figured that expansion means an additional 14 acres to the park, not cannibalizing other areas, and had to drop the term. Time will tell but cancelling SWW is certainly not going to help keep DHS a destination during all this construction.

But hey Hollywood & Vine is getting seasonal themes to it's dinner and the stage won't be blocking the theater.

 

[cduff0908]

So Osbourne Lights get a "last time" send off and promotion but Star Wars Weekends get a sentence in the middle of a blog? Just doesn't seem right. I expected more from the Disney marketing machine.

 

[Jennasis]

So wait...No SWW, and it doesn't seem like a SotF either?? No special fireworks?? Bupkiss?? It will NEVER happen, but DHS is now so devoid of attractions that they should lower the price for entry. Disney's Eternal Construction Project...

 

[LoKiHB]

So, not that it matters, but I wrote to express my disappointment. To be quite honest, our family has been having a rough time of it the last year, with some especially bad news coming this past weekend. Yes, we are going in a couple of weeks, but that may still have to change. However, I was VERY much looking forward to May, so this announcement hit me harder than it should have. In any case, here is what I sent, I know it's dramatic, but I figured, what the heck?



Good Afternoon,

This is a statement not really a question.

I'd like to express my extreme disappointment regarding your announcement concerning the cancellation of Star Wars Weekends.

I have spent the last four months planning this trip for my Son's tenth birthday. I asked back in September about the possible cancellation and was assured that while there was no official information, that I should go ahead and make my plans.

I asked again earlier this month and this is the reply I received:

Dear Michael,

Thank you for contacting the Walt Disney World® Resort.

We are excited to hear of your upcoming visit and plans to attend Star Wars Weekends. While we do not have exact dates for the event, we do currently plan on hosting the Star Wars Weekends event in 2016. You can check back on this page for more information as the time approaches: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/hollywood-studios/star-wars-weekend/

We look forward to creating Magic for you and May the Force be With You!

If you have questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact us.



Sincerely,

Lee Hampton
eCommerce Sales and Service Team

PLEASE NOTE: All information is subject to change without notice and should be confirmed just prior to your visit.

I am aware of the disclaimer at the bottom, and that the wording of the email is such that it can easily be said that nowhere was it stated that this was definite. I find this information to be incredibly misleading, bordering on false advertising. I know that I am not the only one that received a response like this.

My son will be devastated when I tell him that he will not be spending his tenth birthday at Star Wars Weekends. Our family has been going through some rough times this past year, and we were very much looking forward to that trip.

We have a trip coming up in just a couple of weeks, and to be honest, I don't even want to take that one anymore, but I will, because cancelling now will cost me thousands of dollars and because my boys are looking forward to Christmas time at Disney- unless that is, you're cancelling Christmas as well?

Not that it will make a difference to Disney's bottom line, or that any of the decision makers will care in the least, but I will be cancelling my May reservation. Additionally, I am seriously considering selling my DVC membership, as I feel that the money I pay each year for it along with the thousands on passes and food is no longer worth it.

Again, I am aware that this is all falling on deaf ears, and that no one will care that my tiny contribution to Disney's billions in profits will be missing, but I will be telling as many people as possible about this in the hopes that they too will follow suit.

The fact that you are offering LESS while charging MORE is rather unethical. I understand there are projects underway, but those projects will not be complete for several years. In the interim, we, the paying guests are expected to accept less for more.

So, in case you aren't clear on this, I am very disappointed in the terrible decision you have made, but more so, I am disgusted by the fact that I was mislead more than one occasion to believe that there would indeed be an event, and that the event would be bigger and better than before.


P.S.- maybe take down the web page now so that you don't keep fooling folks into making reservations for an event that isn't happening.

 

[mesaboy2]

So wait...No SWW, and it doesn't seem like a SotF either?? No special fireworks?? Bupkiss??

I don't believe that. I think SotF is still a go, there's nothing in the post that suggests otherwise.

 

[DisneyObsessedMich]

We are so sad here We had planned our trip for june just for SWW then we heard about SotF and went ahead and bought plane tickets for march (we live in Mexico) and now no SWW and very probably no SotF , what the hell is Disney thinking? Don't they need the money?? Yes they do! To build or "rebuild" DHS , so why take this away from the millions of fans around the world?
I live Disney and used to be a Cast Member but right now I am really really not understanding Disney and really sad , we are paying for the plane tickets and can't cancel them so we will be going anyway and even though Im sure we will still make it a unique vacation as we always try to Star Wars would have made it much more of a special one

 

[rjmaple]

here's the whole post:
You heard about it first during the 2015 D23 EXPO, and now we’re excited to share more details. Very soon, guests visiting Disney’s Hollywood Studios will have the opportunity to experience Star Wars in the park in an all-new way – every day! New experiences will open starting Dec. 1, bringing that galaxy far, far away, a little bit closer.

Star Wars Launch Bay will take guests into the Star Wars saga and the upcoming film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, with special exhibits and peeks behind-the-scenes, special merchandise and opportunities to encounter Chewbacca and Darth Vader.



Star Tours – The Adventures Continue will be home to a brand new adventure inspired by the upcoming film,Star Wars: The Force Awakens. During the opening months, we’ll make sure that everyone who rides Star Tours will experience the new adventure. After that, it will be up to the will of the Force. Here’s a sneak peek of where the Starspeeder 1000 will be taking us.


We also have new information about “Star Wars: Path of the Jedi.” It will feature scenes from the complete Star Wars saga, also giving anyone new to the Star Wars galaxy an opportunity to get acquainted with the films.

Last, but certainly not least, is Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple, which will open in early December. This reimagined Jedi Training experience will take younglings to the secret site of an ancient Jedi temple where they will face Darth Vader along with the Seventh Sister – a new villain from the Disney XD series “Star Wars Rebels.”

And work begins next year on the 14-acre Star Wars-themed land at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. With construction underway, unfortunately, we won’t be able to offer Star Wars Weekends. While Star Wars Weekends has been a great way to enjoy the saga for a few days every year, now the Force will be with Disney’s Hollywood Studios every day.

With Star Wars Launch Bay, the new Jedi Training experience, “Star Wars: Path of the Jedi” and a new destination in the Star Tours attraction opening in December, you’ll be able to step into the Star Wars saga every time you visit Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

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As a non Star Wars person (please don't boo or hiss, we DO exist!) I am curious about the effect of all these new SW things that are starting Dec. 1. Obviously, nobody posting here seems to care much about them, at least as opposed to SWW. However, I am wondering how much they can impact the crowds over the winter. Will they increase the DHS crowds or maybe draw people away from the other attractions? Or am I missing something here?

 

[mesaboy2]

As a non Star Wars person (please don't boo or hiss, we DO exist!) I am curious about the effect of all these new SW things that are starting Dec. 1. Obviously, nobody posting here seems to care much about them, at least as opposed to SWW. However, I am wondering how much they can impact the crowds over the winter. Will they increase the DHS crowds or maybe draw people away from the other attractions? Or am I missing something here?

I don't expect the SW December offerings will change the overall DHS experience much, if at all.

 

[OZMom]

Ugh!! Now I wish we had taken the kids to SWW last year. I guess we'll be saving our $ from the summer trip and add a few days to our fall trip

 

[LoKiHB]

We are so sad here We had planned our trip for june just for SWW then we heard about SotF and went ahead and bought plane tickets for march (we live in Mexico) and now no SWW and very probably no SotF , what the hell is Disney thinking? Don't they need the money?? Yes they do! To build or "rebuild" DHS , so why take this away from the millions of fans around the world?
I live Disney and used to be a Cast Member but right now I am really really not understanding Disney and really sad , we are paying for the plane tickets and can't cancel them so we will be going anyway and even though Im sure we will still make it a unique vacation as we always try to Star Wars would have made it much more of a special one

They will get all they need and more from Episode VII. The first weekend profits alone will probably pay for SW Land and Toy Story Land.

 

[yulilin3]

Yeah, it doesn't sound like they are announcing "Seasons of the Force" for DHS at all. Granted there will be no need for SWW when Star Wars land is open (presuming they will have characters and such available year round), but there's still a few years to wait for that. I sort of assumed that they would jsut replace SWW with SotF and do it around the same time of year.

I've read similar posts like yours and I don't agree that just because we will get SWLand SWW wouldn't need to happen. True that we will probably have more meet and greets but SWW included a parade, several special shows, meet and greets with actors and fireworks. I don't see any of that being part of a daily occurrence once SWLand opens

 

[yulilin3]

WRITING THIS IN ALL CAPS NOT BECAUSE I'M YELLING BUT BECAUSE I WANT IT TO STAND OUT
I updated the entire first page, I will keep up with Jedi Training, Launch Bay and hopefully Season of the Force for those of you that I know are coming for that.