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

[DisneyObsessedMich]

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.

Yeap thats true you are right!! And we are all paying for that too

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

NO STAR WARS WEEKEND

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

Stinks. Perhaps some retraining is in order re: CM's putting "promises" IN WRITING to people?? I mean, really, Disney. This is the biggest mess-up like this that I can remember in that respect.

Almost 100% sure we'll still go... planned the trip to coincide with my sister and cousin... BUT if the only SW content is an added scene in ST and Launch Bay (we don't care about JTA)... I don't know... guess we need to think about it...

And still nothing on SotF for DHS?? Seems like the least they could do is that, and have it extend though historical SWW period...

 

[LoKiHB]

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

It's like the Harry Potter reference you (at least I think it was you) made. Just because Harry Potter is there year round, it doesn't mean it wouldn't be special to have an event that celebrates the series. I don't know about you, but as a Harry Potter fan and someone not really interested in Universal (at least until about a half hour ago), I would be more apt to attend a "Harry Potter Weekend".

 

[dbarxdoc2]

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

Us too, but still sad

 

[budamacdvcr]

Now that's a kick in the pants. DS HS graduation trip was to take a Father Son SWW WDW trip. We knew it was a possibility to be cancelled and he still wants to go but the news is very disappointing none the less. What really irks me is DVC windows for booking, 7 months out minimum means the parks should have their act together before the 7 month window opens on special events and calendars.

Guys, I just changed the title of the thread and will start fixing page 1

With all the disappointment and a bit of anger today here, just wanted to thank you for your time and efforts - May the Force be with you!

 

[slaveone]

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

My concern about SotF is the jakku scenes and Launch bay were supposed to be for SotF as well as fireworks. Fireworks can't really be done during Osbourne Lights because of fall out and competing sound tracks. Plus by dates you should be already announced so dining can be booked as well as rooms.

 

[HopperFan]

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?

- They are adding an exhibit area in Animation Academy with models etc similar to One Man's Dream and it's really just a PR/preview area for the new movie and new Star Wars Land except there will probably not much let out on that. Not really a big deal and kinda walk through once and done.
- They are adding a new segment to Star Tours but for a couple months it will be the only version on the ride. This ride already exists and nothing is happening but new scenery. Nice but no big deal.
- They created a movie montage of clips from all movies for folks to sit in theater and watch similar to the movie preview they are doing. A movie short ............. okay......
- The redesigned the Jedi Training Academy. Nothing new, just new version.
- Nothing really to be excited about, figured it was just a segway into the new land coming.

Omitting any info on fireworks, a huge plus since they are so good ..... makes one wonder if they will be doing them. They put the Frozen fireworks to shame and a good enough reason for me to head to park. Past info is that Darth Vader will only be at Jedi Training and for Chase Visa Meet & Greet. Meeting a wide range of SW characters at SWW, both via lines and roaming ones is very popular. The special shows, parade with celebrities, dessert party, trading with Jawas, guests all dressed up. None of the things that make SWW so cool seem to have been included in their plans for now. I get they say they are adding characters to Launch Bay but there has been confusing info on this so far.

It makes no sense to stop SWW while we all await to see what the new land will bring ... the stuff they are adding are not going to be enough to plug that hole.

 

[BrianL]

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

Well, I guess I would just hope it would have a lot of stuff to satisfy, maybe different stuff, but still. I suppose celebrity appearances and such would be the biggest loss.

 

[yulilin3]

It's like the Harry Potter reference you (at least I think it was you) made. Just because Harry Potter is there year round, it doesn't mean it wouldn't be special to have an event that celebrates the series. I don't know about you, but as a Harry Potter fan and someone not really interested in Universal (at least until about a half hour ago), I would be more apt to attend a "Harry Potter Weekend".

And they do have a HP celebration in January and it makes it all the more special even though we have 2 parks with HP experiences.

Now that's a kick in the pants. DS HS graduation trip was to take a Father Son SWW WDW trip. We knew it was a possibility to be cancelled and he still wants to go but the news is very disappointing none the less. What really irks me is DVC windows for booking, 7 months out minimum means the parks should have their act together before the 7 month window opens on special events and calendars.

With all the disappointment and a bit of anger today here, just wanted to thank you for your time and efforts - May the Force be with you!

You are welcome, you guys have no idea how very sad I am for everyone. We have been blessed to be able to experience so many SWW and I always love helping everyone out to plan their most magical SWW days. Once they announce SotF (I'm still hoping they do) please consider trying to come to that, at least it will be a taste of what SWW was. I know it's hard for a lot of people because of school and stuff.

 

[*MomTo2Princesses*]

With it opening Dec 1, is there any chance of a soft opening Nov 30? That is our DHS day. I hate to rearrange FP and ADRs but my kiddos reaaaaaally want to meet Darth Vader and Chewbacca. Is JTA slated to open Dec 1 too? Any chance for soft opening there?

 

[*MomTo2Princesses*]

So sad we never went to SWW

 

[LoKiHB]

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.

Way to downplay the event.. "a few days", like it was just a one off kid's party at Chuck E. Cheese.

 

[yulilin3]

My concern about SotF is the jakku scenes and Launch bay were supposed to be for SotF as well as fireworks. Fireworks can't really be done during Osbourne Lights because of fall out and competing sound tracks. Plus by dates you should be already announced so dining can be booked as well as rooms.

how they announced it during D23 it sounded like different things.
Launch Bay and the new ST scene would be by the end of the year and SotF which would only be weekend fireworks would be next year.
The site is still showing a change in operating hours for GMR and TSMM for Dec. 18th, also there's no dessert party or Osborne lights that night which seems to indicate that there will be fireworks that night.
I'm still hanging on to hope that SotF will happen next year

 

[yulilin3]

With it opening Dec 1, is there any chance of a soft opening Nov 30? That is our DHS day. I hate to rearrange FP and ADRs but my kiddos reaaaaaally want to meet Darth Vader and Chewbacca. Is JTA slated to open Dec 1 too? Any chance for soft opening there?

rumor is that Launch Bay and JT will soft open on the 27th or 28th

 

[*MomTo2Princesses*]

I sure hope so!! Thank you so much!

 

[DisDadDVC]

Ugh. This makes me sad.

 

[DisDadDVC]

Stinks. Perhaps some retraining is in order re: CM's putting "promises" IN WRITING to people?? I mean, really, Disney. This is the biggest mess-up like this that I can remember in that respect.

Almost 100% sure we'll still go... planned the trip to coincide with my sister and cousin... BUT if the only SW content is an added scene in ST and Launch Bay (we don't care about JTA)... I don't know... guess we need to think about it...

And still nothing on SotF for DHS?? Seems like the least they could do is that, and have it extend though historical SWW period...

They were merely parroting what Disney had already released publicly. Again, this was life and death to us, but to them it was about the same as "where is the nearest handicapped bathroom in the Magic Kingdom?"

 

[Jfsag123]

Sigh. We didn't plan to go to WDW just for SWW, but we did pick the time of year based on planning to attend. DD got to go for her birthday this year, so we let DS pick the timing for the next trip. He wanted to do SWW more than he wanted to go for his own birthday, so we booked for June. There will be no moving of our trip, as we are staying on rented DVC points. We will have a great time regardless, but I'm sad for DS. Of course, also sad for the rest of our family, as we are all fans and were really looking forward to it, but this was supposed to be DS's special thing. I know for a fact he will cry pitifully when I tell him. Silver lining is that they at least told us in time for me to adjust my park day/ADR plans accordingly. I have so appreciated all of the wonderful people on this thread and will miss having such a great excuse to regularly converse with you all.

 

[Meech Loves Mickey]

DISAPPOINTED. Those are some pretty lame offerings in return, IMHO. Star Wars land better be FREAKING AWESOME.

 

[5Hfan]

I felt a great disturbance in the force...