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

[yulilin3]

just got some information: inside Launch Bay there will be multiple character rooms, they will rotate so there will probably be more than 1 Vader and 1 Chewie and also, rumors of maybe some extra characters.

 

[Meech Loves Mickey]

Just want to say thanks to @yulilin3 for all of her help for SWW over the past several years.

You and this board have been INVALUABLE. Thanks for helping me to make SWW memorable me for and my family.

 

[LoKiHB]

and Launch Bay
Check out movie props, play games, snap photos, screen videos, and greet Star Wars heroes and villains—coming in December!

Celebrate the Star Wars Saga
Explore immersive special exhibits and get a peek of what’s to come in the new movie, Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Discover sights, sounds and surprises that are sure to delight any Star Wars fan.


Get an up-close look at props, costumes and artifacts that were used in the filming of the Star Wars films and watch a behind-the-scenes video about how a new generation of filmmakers is crafting the future of the saga. Encounter Han Solo’s trusty sidekick, Chewbacca, for a furry photo and—if you’re brave enough—dare to take a picture with the menacing Dark Lord of the Sith himself, Darth Vader.

Plus, join the Star Wars action when you play the latest version of the popular Disney Infinity video game—Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition—which features an exclusive Toy Box built just for Star Wars Launch Bay.

All of this—and much more—is coming soon to Disney’s Hollywood Studios!

Yes, this is TOTALLY bigger and better than SWW...

 

[keepswimming76]

That's a bummer. I specifically booked next summers trip to encompass two weekends so we could go twice. That actually cost me more DVC points because weekends cost more. .

Same story here....

 

[DisDadDVC]

and Launch Bay
Check out movie props, play games, snap photos, screen videos, and greet Star Wars heroes and villains—coming in December!

Celebrate the Star Wars Saga
Explore immersive special exhibits and get a peek of what’s to come in the new movie, Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Discover sights, sounds and surprises that are sure to delight any Star Wars fan.


Get an up-close look at props, costumes and artifacts that were used in the filming of the Star Wars films and watch a behind-the-scenes video about how a new generation of filmmakers is crafting the future of the saga. Encounter Han Solo’s trusty sidekick, Chewbacca, for a furry photo and—if you’re brave enough—dare to take a picture with the menacing Dark Lord of the Sith himself, Darth Vader.

Plus, join the Star Wars action when you play the latest version of the popular Disney Infinity video game—Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition—which features an exclusive Toy Box built just for Star Wars Launch Bay.

All of this—and much more—is coming soon to Disney’s Hollywood Studios!

For some reason, this other junk just makes me angrier.

 

[maiapapaya]

I am thinking SoTF is not happening now. You would think with the announcement of the cancellation of SWW and the blog trying to hype the new SW related stuff as consolation that SoTF would have been in there, but it wasn't even mentioned.

 

[acbshada]

Never had a chance to attend a Star Wars Weekend event, which is a bummer. It was on my "wish" list of things to do at WDW. Perhaps it'll come back in the future, though. I can't imagine they'll miss out on an opportunity to draw more people to the parks.

Either that or you can have more Star Wars Celebration conventions. I'm cool with that, too.

 

[maiapapaya]

Thomas just went through and answered some questions on the blog.

To your questions yulilin "Great questions. “Star Wars: Path of the Jedi” will be a compilation of the Star Wars Saga. And currently, FastPass+ is only for for Star Tours – The Adventures Continue. Also, yes, the Star Wars Weekends page has been removed. Thanks"

To the question of whether there will be SW fireworks, yes, starting in January.

 

[pookadoo77]

So sad ........

 

[Angel Ariel]

Thought .. considering Disney used that as a way to push people to the parks in a "slow" time .. I wonder what they will replace it with in May? Another Epcot Festival? LOL

Epcot already has the Flower and Garden Festival which goes through at least part of May.

Maybe I'm too jaded at this point, but I don't expect SWW to be replaced with anything (aside from SotF). I also don't expect SWW to return once construction is complete, especially given the wording on the blog about how SW will be able to be experienced daily once construction is complete. And the reason is the above...SWW was a way to draw people to a park that had attendance problems in a slow time of year. Once SW Land opens, that's not going to be an issue. I fear it will be like the food and wine festival at California Adventure that also closed "because of construction" when Carsland was being built, and hasn't returned. DCA doesn't need the food and wine festival to draw attendance anymore..CL is doing that all on its own. It's unfortunate, really. It was a much different experience than the Epcot F&W festival, and (IME) a better one.

We will be sad if SWW never returns. We were never able to make it to one, though we've wanted to. Now it looks like our chance is gone

 

[yulilin3]

Thomas Smith has started answering some questions:
yulady from FL on November 9th, 2015 at 12:13 pm
A couple of questions:
Star Wars Path of the Jedi will this just be a recap video inside ABC Sound Studio?
When will Season of the Force start and how long will it last?
Will the Vader and Chewbacca meet and greet offer fp+?
Could you change the official Disney site where it still says that Star Wars Weekends is coming Summer 2016 to avoid confusion?
Thank you

Thomas Smith on November 9th, 2015 at 2:21 pm
Great questions. “Star Wars: Path of the Jedi” will be a compilation of the Star Wars Saga. And currently, FastPass+ is only for for Star Tours – The Adventures Continue. Also, yes, the Star Wars Weekends page has been removed. Thanks.

Darlene on November 9th, 2015 at 12:09 pm
Will there be FastPasses available for any part of this experience and if so starting when? My WDW trip is Dec 5 – 12th and would love to see this.

Thomas Smith on November 9th, 2015 at 2:21 pm
Hi Darlene, FastPass+ will be available for Star Tours – The Adventures Continue during your visit next month.

Lori on November 9th, 2015 at 12:24 pm
Is the Darth Vader meet still going to be for Chase Visa cardholders only?

Thomas Smith on November 9th, 2015 at 2:22 pm
Darth Vader may make himself available to Chase Visa credit cardholders as well as other guests visiting Star Wars Launch Bay.

Lucia on November 9th, 2015 at 12:30 pm
Does that mean no more fireworks either?

Thomas Smith on November 9th, 2015 at 2:23 pm
Hi Lucia, there will be Star Wars inspired fireworks beginning in January. Keep watching the Disney Parks Blog for more details.

 

[yulilin3]

I am thinking SoTF is not happening now. You would think with the announcement of the cancellation of SWW and the blog trying to hype the new SW related stuff as consolation that SoTF would have been in there, but it wasn't even mentioned.

he just answered that fireworks will start in January
EDIT: Just saw that you read that

 

[jtowntoflorida]

Epcot already has the Flower and Garden Festival which goes through at least part of May.

Maybe I'm too jaded at this point, but I don't expect SWW to be replaced with anything (aside from SotF). I also don't expect SWW to return once construction is complete, especially given the wording on the blog about how SW will be able to be experienced daily once construction is complete. And the reason is the above...SWW was a way to draw people to a park that had attendance problems in a slow time of year. Once SW Land opens, that's not going to be an issue. I fear it will be like the food and wine festival at California Adventure that also closed "because of construction" when Carsland was being built, and hasn't returned. DCA doesn't need the food and wine festival to draw attendance anymore..CL is doing that all on its own. It's unfortunate, really. It was a much different experience than the Epcot F&W festival, and (IME) a better one.

We will be sad if SWW never returns. We were never able to make it to one, though we've wanted to. Now it looks like our chance is gone

ITA. SWW will never come back. I know that some people will be satisfied with the new offerings, but SWW had a feel like nothing else. It wasn't even about the offerings, it was about being together with other Star Wars fans celebrating together. SWW is the only thing at Disney that I'd go to "for the atmosphere."

 

[pbb322]

Thank you to everyone who made our fantastic trip last year possible. I'm so glad we made the decision to not wait another year! At least we can go see the fireworks in Jan when we go for Harry Potter celebration and my son can do the new JTA. I'm disappointed to see them cancel esp. The year of a new film, but I'm not going to give up on WDW yet, at least there is a promise of the land to come!

 

[yulilin3]

ITA. SWW will never come back. I know that some people will be satisfied with the new offerings, but SWW had a feel like nothing else. It wasn't even about the offerings, it was about being together with other Star Wars fans celebrating together. SWW is the only thing at Disney that I'd go to "for the atmosphere."

Agree 1000% . It's a feeling like no other.

 

[Jennasis]

Well...fireworks are something. I can only hope they continue through our trip in May and beyond for everyone else. It won't be enough to lure us in for more than an evening, but it will be a fun evening.

 

[msmama]

It does stink, but I do think having no SWW is better than a bad SWW (I really wanted to use stronger words there but it wouldn't let me, lol).

Sorry for people who's plans were messed up this year.

 

[Disney Diva Mom]

So so sad. How to break this to my boys. I'm trying to be optimistic that maybe they will make the Rebel Hanger or one of the other SW character meals available.

 

[LoKiHB]

ITA. SWW will never come back. I know that some people will be satisfied with the new offerings, but SWW had a feel like nothing else. It wasn't even about the offerings, it was about being together with other Star Wars fans celebrating together. SWW is the only thing at Disney that I'd go to "for the atmosphere."

This. There was just so much electricity in the air during SWW. We spent one entire day just wandering around the park taking it all in. IMHO, there is ZERO reason to go to Hollywood Studios. Wasting half a day to wait in line for TSMM or RnRC- because well.. you can't FP both of them anymore, and then wait in line for Star Tours or ToT, is a waste. Or, either give up what will likely be a First Tier FP or wait in line for Launch Bay, so I can look at the replica of the guy who knew the guy that worked with the guy that played the Storm Trooper that banged his head on the door in Episode IV, as well as see scenes from the movies I've seen a thousand times, play a demo of the video game I already have, and listen to my sons beg me to buy overpriced merchandise they will discard within a day of being home....

 

[eastendlights]

Where would the Star Wars fireworks be shown in the park? Never having been during SWW, can someone tell me if a FP+ is available for them and if they interfere with Fantasmic. I have a Fantasmic dining package booked for a Sat in March and would change it if the fireworks are held at the same time. TIA