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

[lovethattink]

Another spot they could use would be the old AIE audition rooms for the Visa meet.
I agree, Launch Bay and that area is going to be a mess

Did they stop the Frozen BBB thing in there when FSF ended?

 

[yulilin3]

Did they stop the Frozen BBB thing in there when FSF ended?

yes they did

 

[Mark P.]

Hi all,
Quick question, and apologize if it's been addressed already:
We have a Chase Amazon Visa, but is the "extras" offered at WDW only for ones with the Disney Chase? Thanks!
Also...
I've been around the boards off and on since '99, and still so nice to see folks guiding the conversation on the boards, (too many on this board alone to mention, but thank you all for steering the ship through the SWW ups and downs).
Since booking our May SWW trip a couple of months ago, I've been popping in here and there, and early on realized that it was 50/50 on SWW. While not at all surprised, we're disappointed like most here. We have flights booked, park tix and resort (BWI) paid in full.
After some reconfiguring, we're now going in early March for whatever HS has to offer and Flower and Garden at Epcot, which we've always liked a lot.
So, yesterday, after a phone call to rebook the room and a few clicks on Spirit, (thankfully opted for flexfare in case this happened), on the plus side, we're leaving 2 months earlier, with lighter crowds and saving a few bucks

Now, hopping over to WDW site and booking meals and Fast Passes.

Thanks for listening, and happy Veteran's Day.
-Mark

 

[lovethattink]

Hi all,
Quick question, and apologize if it's been addressed already:
We have a Chase Amazon Visa, but is the "extras" offered at WDW only for ones with the Disney Chase? Thanks!
Also...
I've been around the boards off and on since '99, and still so nice to see folks guiding the conversation on the boards, (too many on this board alone to mention, but thank you all for steering the ship through the SWW ups and downs).
Since booking our May SWW trip a couple of months ago, I've been popping in here and there, and early on realized that it was 50/50 on SWW. While not at all surprised, we're disappointed like most here. We have flights booked, park tix and resort (BWI) paid in full.
After some reconfiguring, we're now going in early March for whatever HS has to offer and Flower and Garden at Epcot, which we've always liked a lot.
So, yesterday, after a phone call to rebook the room and a few clicks on Spirit, (thankfully opted for flexfare in case this happened), on the plus side, we're leaving 2 months earlier, with lighter crowds and saving a few bucks

Now, hopping over to WDW site and booking meals and Fast Passes.

Thanks for listening, and happy Veteran's Day.
-Mark

For the Chase Lounge, they allowed any chase card holder. Not sure if the new meet and greet will be more strict or not.

 

[yulilin3]

Hi all,
Quick question, and apologize if it's been addressed already:
We have a Chase Amazon Visa, but is the "extras" offered at WDW only for ones with the Disney Chase? Thanks!
Also...
I've been around the boards off and on since '99, and still so nice to see folks guiding the conversation on the boards, (too many on this board alone to mention, but thank you all for steering the ship through the SWW ups and downs).
Since booking our May SWW trip a couple of months ago, I've been popping in here and there, and early on realized that it was 50/50 on SWW. While not at all surprised, we're disappointed like most here. We have flights booked, park tix and resort (BWI) paid in full.
After some reconfiguring, we're now going in early March for whatever HS has to offer and Flower and Garden at Epcot, which we've always liked a lot.
So, yesterday, after a phone call to rebook the room and a few clicks on Spirit, (thankfully opted for flexfare in case this happened), on the plus side, we're leaving 2 months earlier, with lighter crowds and saving a few bucks

Now, hopping over to WDW site and booking meals and Fast Passes.

Thanks for listening, and happy Veteran's Day.
-Mark

https://disneyrewards.com/vacation-perks/
1. Disney Theme Park Perks

Offers and offer elements including, but not limited to, participating locations, are subject to availability and additional restrictions, and may change or be canceled without notice. Must use a valid Disney Visa Card and/or Disney Rewards Redemption Card to receive special offers. Merchandise discount may not be available for certain items and at certain locations including Disneyland® Resort and Walt Disney World® Resort Operating Participant locations and any other locations or kiosks that are not owned and operated by the owners of the Walt Disney World® Resort and the Disneyland® Resort. To receive a merchandise discount, you must mention the specific offer. For entry into the Disney Character or Star Wars™ Imperial Meet ‘N’ Greet Photo Opportunities, must present your valid Disney Visa Credit Card. Not valid in combination with other offers, discounts, promotions or with any previous purchase. Minimum purchase and/or separate admission may be required. Offers are for personal use only and may not be transferred or resold. Chase is not responsible or liable for fulfillment of these Disney Theme Park perks.

You can always try and ask

 

[Skywise]

For the Chase Lounge, they allowed any chase card holder. Not sure if the new meet and greet will be more strict or not.

Oh that's interesting - I have a Chase Visa debit card that'd be sweet if that works...

 

[Mark P.]

Thanks for the replies.

 

[limabeanmom2003]

Well, I just broke the news to my son about cancelling SWW, and he is very disappointed. First and foremost I would like to thank @yulilin3 for all of your hard work in keeping us updated and posted on SWW news over the years.

My son and I have met many amazing people during the past five years. Too many in fact to list them all, but we enjoyed meeting everyone. Will still keep in contact with several people from around the country.

I just priced out a long Harry Potter weekend for my son an I to replace SWW. I was surprised at how affordable it is. All that is left to do is cancel my DVC reservation, bank my points, and book Cabana Bay.

This is a good idea! The only reason we were going to WDW this year was for SWW. My kids have been asking to go to Universal to see the new Harry Potter area. I've been putting it off because I LOVED SWW and don't have time in a long weekend to do both. Now, I don't feel like we are sacrificing disney to go to universal. My kids will be excited to visit Universal for a quick weekend trip!

 

[LoKiHB]

Another spot they could use would be the old AIE audition rooms for the Visa meet.
I agree, Launch Bay and that area is going to be a mess

I think it'll be crowded initially because it's something new. Once people find out that it's nothing more than some displays, old movie clips and, video games, interest will wane very quickly. After that, the long lines will be for the Vader and Chewie. Unless they are hiding some pretty great surprises, I can't see Launch Bay being a real big crowd pleaser, but that's just me, and I'm angry and bitter, so I guess we'll see.

 

[CJK]

Are we thinking that the, 'Star Wars: Path of the Jedi' movie clips will be in the Launch Bay or in the theatre where Sounds Dangerous used to be?

 

[Mark P.]

I think it'll be crowded initially because it's something new. Once people find out that it's nothing more than some displays, old movie clips and, video games, interest will wane very quickly. After that, the long lines will be for the Vader and Chewie. Unless they are hiding some pretty great surprises, I can't see Launch Bay being a real big crowd pleaser, but that's just me, and I'm angry and bitter, so I guess we'll see.

Yesterday when making our new reservations, I couldn't resist in mentioning to the CM the vast disappointment out there, and she acknowledged that, and tried her best to build up the "new and exciting experiences" at HS. Just doing her job, I couldn't see going on. Disney should have gotten the word out sooner, and not pass off misinformation prior to.
Personally, I can't stand the fact that ticket prices go up and you get less. I've always hated that kind of math.
They might have held the rate hike off until the SW Land was complete perhaps.

 

[yulilin3]

Are we thinking that the, 'Star Wars: Path of the Jedi' movie clips will be in the Launch Bay or in the theatre where Sounds Dangerous used to be?

It'll be inside ABC Sound Studio I think. They refurbished it and added about 50 seats to it. In the theater that used to house the Art of Animation movie with Mushu will be a behind-the-scenes video about how a new generation of filmmakers is crafting the future of the saga (taken from the Launch Bay page on the site)

 

[lovethattink]

It'll be inside ABC Sound Studio I think. They refurbished it and added about 50 seats to it. In the theater that used to house the Art of Animation movie with Mushu will be a behind-the-scenes video about how a new generation of filmmakers is crafting the future of the saga (taken from the Launch Bay page on the site)

Those new theatre seats a very nice and actually comfortable. We went to see We Love Disney a few days ago there.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Soooo... We cancelled our May trip. Mostly.

When the Dark Side Half was announced for April, we hemmed and hawed but eventually booked a quick weekend trip. We decided today to tack a couple of days onto April and cancel May.

It was already pretty ridiculous to be traveling there twice in two months (!!), and really no reason to without SWW. At least in April we'll catch F&G, right?

 

[jtowntoflorida]

I'd never looked into doing Harry Potter weekend before this thread, but now I'm excited about planning a trip for it in 2017. We LOVE LOVE LOVE all the Potter stuff at Universal and the celebration stuff seems like it would be awesome for super fans like us.

 

[cvjpirate]

I looked into changing over to US. My kids, (darn it I made them addicted to Disney) talked me out of it after fussing at me about my email to Disney about SWW not being harsh enough.

 

[Lalalyn]

Any word on when the Chase Visa M&G will open? We will be at HS on 2/1/16 and I'm hoping by then!

DH isn't the biggest of Disney fans but had a great time last year. He loves SW and is pushing it on our three girls like crazy! They are 5,2 and 2. I'm hoping this gets him more excited to go! He would love the M&G and is really hoping our oldest wants to do the Jedi Training thing.

Any word on when the new Jedi Training will start and whether it will be a sign up like the old one?

 

[Iowamomof4]

We cancelled our May trip as well. It was always questionable, but with Soarin' closed and no SWW, it just makes more sense to wait for September.

 

[LoKiHB]

We cancelled our May trip as well. It was always questionable, but with Soarin' closed and no SWW, it just makes more sense to wait for September.

I think there are going to be a lot of cancellations for May & June. Unfortunately, it won't make a dent in the crowds, at least not enough for Disney to care.

 

[yulilin3]

Any word on when the Chase Visa M&G will open? We will be at HS on 2/1/16 and I'm hoping by then!

DH isn't the biggest of Disney fans but had a great time last year. He loves SW and is pushing it on our three girls like crazy! They are 5,2 and 2. I'm hoping this gets him more excited to go! He would love the M&G and is really hoping our oldest wants to do the Jedi Training thing.

Any word on when the new Jedi Training will start and whether it will be a sign up like the old one?

Visa chase meet should be open by then. The regular Vader and Chewie will open Dec. 1st
Jedi Training will probably also start Dec. 1st. I'll have full report when it does, rumor is that Launch Bay will soft open Nov. 27th and I'm already planning on being there