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

[nancipants]

I'm on next week's SWDAS sailing. I'm super excited about it. I'm going more for the cruise than the Star Wars, so the Star Wars will just be an added touch. I think a lot of people were expecting Star Wars Weekends at sea.

That said, we booked the day they announced the special cruises so the prices hadn't jumped yet.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I'm on next week's SWDAS sailing. I'm super excited about it. I'm going more for the cruise than the Star Wars, so the Star Wars will just be an added touch. I think a lot of people were expecting Star Wars Weekends at sea.

That said, we booked the day they announced the special cruises so the prices hadn't jumped yet.

I'd pay extra for some Star Wars even if it's not a ton of SW. Guess it would depend how much of a premium.

Hope you have an AWESOME time! We're doing our first cruise EVER in Mar-Apr sans SW, but still very excited!

 

[Seltzer76]

no word on it. I asked on the DPB on their post from yesterday but have not got a reply

thank you!

 

[Cluelyss]

Not truly off topic - more of a tangent- but does anyone know of a reference book with character names for SW. Had been a fan with "New Hope" thru "Jedi", but episode 1 put me off it until episode 7 came out. I'm trying to catch up and playing "Galaxy of Heroes" on my phone, but don't recognize some of the names. Thanks in advance. This thread has been the source of my renewed enthusiasm, even more so than the movie.

We have this one

 

[harmon54]

Dessert Party in the rain- so it appears out dessert party day may be a little wet. Can anyone tell me a review on the indoor party. Was it a let down or was it still sort of what you expected. I think it is calling for just rain so we will probably get to go back outside for fireworks but I was wondering if having one part inside kind of dims the experience.

Thanks

 

[Skywise]

WDWNT is reporting that Disneyland (not World) will keep Season of the Force going through the summer and that Jakku will stay locked as the first destination throughout.

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2016/01/star-...d-through-summer-2016-how-long-is-it-staying/

 

[AGoofykindagirl]

We have this one
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Thanks! I knew someone on here would know a good one.

 

[Music City Mama]

Off-topic for me too...

When did you start reading the HP books to your sons? My DD is 6.5yo (first grade) and I'm wondering when to start. I never saw the movies but LOVED the books.

Back on SW topic...

DH wants to bring our DD6 see the new SW movie this weekend. I don't like SW so I'm not going. Do you think it's too violent for a 6.5 yo girl? She understands the difference between reality and a movie but it's still PG13...

I'll send you a PM, so we don't derail this thread.

 

[yulilin3]

Dessert Party in the rain- so it appears out dessert party day may be a little wet. Can anyone tell me a review on the indoor party. Was it a let down or was it still sort of what you expected. I think it is calling for just rain so we will probably get to go back outside for fireworks but I was wondering if having one part inside kind of dims the experience.

Thanks

which day are you coming?

 

[Chimaera]

We were at WDW last week and made sure to watch Symphony in the Stars. We got a seat around 7:20 on the Trolley Car Café patio, got hot chocolate and a Chewbacca cupcake and had a great view for the fireworks. I wanted to try out my new GoPro so recorded the whole thing -

 

[cel_disney]

Off-topic for me too...

When did you start reading the HP books to your sons? My DD is 6.5yo (first grade) and I'm wondering when to start. I never saw the movies but LOVED the books.

Back on SW topic...

DH wants to bring our DD6 see the new SW movie this weekend. I don't like SW so I'm not going. Do you think it's too violent for a 6.5 yo girl? She understands the difference between reality and a movie but it's still PG13...

My 5.5 year old daughter saw TFA before Christmas. She found 1-2 parts 'scary' and sat on my lap for that, and she cried when her favorite character was ...well, let's just say 'she cried when she should have. Now - I do think that it would have been hard for my DH to take her because he would want to be watching the movie instead of dealing with her emotions, so if he hasn't seen it that could make it hard to deal with those moments.

Also - on the unrelated HP timing question - I think a 6.5 yo could handle the story that goes with the first book but I think that I would want to wait until kids are closer to 9 or more for books 3-7. My DS is 3rd Grade / 9 yo and he has listened to a small part of the first book but it's hard to get into that first book and he just wasn't ready when he was younger. He has seen a movie or so but I really want him to experience the books before the movie when ready so we avoid them. We talk about starting to read the books when he is in 4th grade and my daughter in 1st grade. I hope he enjoys them and can't put them down like us but we will definitely slow play it for her so her brain can mature and maybe she can read the later ones on her own!

 

[ciera321]

OH, I so hope "Symphony in the Stars" is still going for our May trip...please!!!!!!

 

[seigyoku]

Not truly off topic - more of a tangent- but does anyone know of a reference book with character names for SW.

The current most comprehensive canon book is http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Star...1454129120&sr=1-1&keywords=ultimate+star+wars Doesn't cover episode 7, or the second season of Rebels or the new comics but pretty good listing of what stayed canon. There is a new Character Encyclopedia due out later this year IIRC. Note that HK-47 is in the game, but he is from a game series that got tossed out of canon, so you won't find anything about him in there!

WDWNT is reporting that Disneyland (not World) will keep Season of the Force going through the summer and that Jakku will stay locked as the first destination throughout.

OTOH - Yay, more time with Hyperspace Mountain (LOVE IT) and more time with ALL STAR WARS MUSIC ALL THE TIME playing.

OTOH - Jakku and BB-8 need to go into rotation by summer. C'mon! (Also why am I never the Rebel Spy???)

Did a quick WDW trip last week before my AP-that-I-ended-up-getting-cause-I-went-four-times-last-year expires, and as a surprise got the dessert package for the fireworks, which was actually totally worth the money just for the handicap area in the front. I fractured my ankle at the end of August and as such have become an accidental expert at "Disney Parks in Wheelchair." Went to the Halloween party at DL and could barely see the fireworks (my favorite part!) because everyone just stood right in front of me. ;_; Getting to pig out on sweet things was just a bonus. Also, GREAT fireworks. I think that in terms of overall technicality Halloween Screams at DL is still my favorite, but Symphony in the Stars was the BEST syncing of music and fireworks I've ever seen. It was like seeing John Williams' score being painted in the sky.

 

[soniam]

Rumors that Club Disney is closing. Feeds the SW show rumor.

http://www.doctordisney.com/2016/01/29/club-disney-closing-next-week-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/

 

[yulilin3]

We were at WDW last week and made sure to watch Symphony in the Stars. We got a seat around 7:20 on the Trolley Car Café patio, got hot chocolate and a Chewbacca cupcake and had a great view for the fireworks. I wanted to try out my new GoPro so recorded the whole thing -

Wow!! That is a great spot, thanks for sharing the video. Will check it out next time we see the fireworks

The current most comprehensive canon book is http://www.amazon.com/Ultimate-Star...1454129120&sr=1-1&keywords=ultimate+star+wars Doesn't cover episode 7, or the second season of Rebels or the new comics but pretty good listing of what stayed canon. There is a new Character Encyclopedia due out later this year IIRC. Note that HK-47 is in the game, but he is from a game series that got tossed out of canon, so you won't find anything about him in there!



OTOH - Yay, more time with Hyperspace Mountain (LOVE IT) and more time with ALL STAR WARS MUSIC ALL THE TIME playing.

OTOH - Jakku and BB-8 need to go into rotation by summer. C'mon! (Also why am I never the Rebel Spy???)

Did a quick WDW trip last week before my AP-that-I-ended-up-getting-cause-I-went-four-times-last-year expires, and as a surprise got the dessert package for the fireworks, which was actually totally worth the money just for the handicap area in the front. I fractured my ankle at the end of August and as such have become an accidental expert at "Disney Parks in Wheelchair." Went to the Halloween party at DL and could barely see the fireworks (my favorite part!) because everyone just stood right in front of me. ;_; Getting to pig out on sweet things was just a bonus. Also, GREAT fireworks. I think that in terms of overall technicality Halloween Screams at DL is still my favorite, but Symphony in the Stars was the BEST syncing of music and fireworks I've ever seen. It was like seeing John Williams' score being painted in the sky.

After, many,many,many,many rides on Star Tours I decided to not leave it to chance and asked the CM, my daughter said I cheated...easy for her to say, she was Rebel Spy the first time we rode during the first day of soft openings
I agree that the FA sequence needs to go into rotation but I understand that they want more people to experience, so it's ok with me, for now

 

[Jfsag123]

We went and saw Force Awakens again last night and I think I liked it even more the second time around. On a funny note, today, DD asked to have her hair done like Rey. DH made his best attempt and we took them to the park because it's a beautiful day. She and DS (who had decided to be Finn) began playing Star Wars and soon attracted a number of other children who recognized DD's hair. By the time we left, they had half the park organized into an elaborate Star Wars game.

Rumors that Club Disney is closing. Feeds the SW show rumor.

http://www.doctordisney.com/2016/01/29/club-disney-closing-next-week-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/

Ok, your note of a SW show rumor makes me feel better about this. I was hoping that Club Disney would still be around for our trip, as I think the kids would really enjoy it. However, if it has become a Star Wars show by that time rather than just an empty building, I will be satisfied.

 

[Gianfootography]

Rumors that Club Disney is closing. Feeds the SW show rumor.

http://www.doctordisney.com/2016/01/29/club-disney-closing-next-week-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/

Too soon?

I just hope Avatarland closes that quickly.

 

[msmama]

Off-topic for me too...

When did you start reading the HP books to your sons? My DD is 6.5yo (first grade) and I'm wondering when to start. I never saw the movies but LOVED the books.

Back on SW topic...

DH wants to bring our DD6 see the new SW movie this weekend. I don't like SW so I'm not going. Do you think it's too violent for a 6.5 yo girl? She understands the difference between reality and a movie but it's still PG13...

I read to first book to my now 7 year old last year. We started book 2 last week and he chickened out towards the end. So...we will be waiting a little longer I guess. He's seen none of the HP movies.

Not truly off topic - more of a tangent- but does anyone know of a reference book with character names for SW. Had been a fan with "New Hope" thru "Jedi", but episode 1 put me off it until episode 7 came out. I'm trying to catch up and playing "Galaxy of Heroes" on my phone, but don't recognize some of the names. Thanks in advance. This thread has been the source of my renewed enthusiasm, even more so than the movie.

In addition to the character encyclopedia there's also a book called Everything you ever wanted to know about Star Wars. That one has A LOT of info that I didn't know, and I only flipped through it at the book store!

If there is something SW coming to the former club Disney I hope it's there by April because that is my last trip for a while!

 

[soniam]

Too soon?

I just hope Avatarland closes that quickly.

I am bummed that I probably won't get to experience DJ Lobot. I am looking forward to Avatarland. I think it's going to visually be cool. Don't get me wrong, I am not a big fan of Cameron, except for his older stuff, like the original Terminator. In fact, we just watched Avatar for the first time last week I figured we should probably see it before we see it at Disney. I think it will help with crowds, especially with crowds in future Star Wars land.

 

[harmon54]

which day are you coming?

Not until the 9th- I know the weather can change but it has showed potential rain on that day for awhile. I won't cancel just wondering if it will feel like we are missing something.