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

[soniam]

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2016/04/what-is-bb-8-doing/

 

[DVC4US]

I also enjoyed Phasma's march more than the show, I agree the heavy use of screens that you really can't appreciate that well, accompanied by the in and out of characters that last less than a minute on stage, and yeah, poor C3PO

Are the screens as bad as they seem in the video, or is part of it because it's videoed? I can't believe they would use screens that can't really be seen that well in full sunlight. The cruise ships have huge Jumbotron screens that play movies all day long and can be seen perfectly even in full sunlight so they should have the technology.

 

[RedStars]

That was... underwhelming. With makes it easier for me because I don't have to rearrange our HS to fit in the "show".

Thanks for the video/reviews!

 

[Amw1064]

We decided to do a "Disney" day today and went to Hollywood Studios. We lined up around 10:45 and saw the pre show with the storm troopers and led by Phasma. I did not notice the hip swaying like in yesterdays videos. We stayed and watched the show. We were right in the front and next to the Disney camera man filming the first official show. We thought it was great as well as everyone around me. I think a few of the characters could have stayed on stage a bit longer. Definitely Chewy, but over all we liked the show. I could see the screen fine but I think it could definitely be improved. Over all we liked it and worth going. We were back by Launch Bay for the 1:00 march and again I did not see the hip swaying. It was not noticeable in any video I took.

 

[rteetz]

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2016/04/what-is-bb-8-doing/

That's Disneyland.

 

[soniam]

That's Disneyland.

It doesn't matter much on this thread. We take pretty much any Star Wars we can get, especially BB8

 

[Mich Mouse]

Thank you

yes the current show is Star Wars music. Best location is along Hollywood Blvd and around Echo lake close to 50s Prime Time, it's every night the schedule is on the WDW site and MDE

!!

 

[HCinKC]

I'm glad me and my daughter are not the only ones.

Ha! No, that was a Phasma practicing for her strip tease...good luck with removing that armor in a sexy manner! It is funny to think of a guy underneath though. I feel like Will Ferrell would be a good fit lol.

Chiming in as someone that wears the TFA armour. (That's me in the avatar). I have not been in the suits that Disney has, so it's possible their construction is not the same as mine. As a woman wearing the armor, I found that I needed someone watch me walk and coach my movement to look more like an infantry soldier. (Though, I find that's true of most people when they first put on screen-accurate stormtrooper armour.) The way my armor is put together the ab-section wraps my hips and lower torso as one unit. Also, having the hips thrust forward in that videoed walk could be a by-product of wearing the armor and simply not knowing what it looks like to the outside. Having a movement coach would fix that simply enough. I was impressed with the TFA stormtoopers taking the stairs up AND down! Great job!

I love that they have Ms. Christie's voice as Phasma. I love that they're giving a female character more "stage time." I'm not a fan of the video/show with the "pop-up" characters. I'd rather them interact or tell some part of the story, rather than pop-up. It's like... "here's another costume we have, but don't know what to do with the character. Let's just make them perform their 'signature move' and exit." That doesn't tell any sort of story. I thought the C3-PO and chewie had excellent mannerisms.

That's interesting! Thanks for sharing. I am sure that is not easy to move in. Judging from the regular troopers, it seems like they were trained. I thought they marched well. Surely they would have trained Phasma, too? It is pretty negligent of Disney to not coach them properly. I am sure that person would not like to see or hear how ridiculous they look. Maybe they are getting razzed about it and will correct it...

 

[ArielSRL]

You and your son need to check-in at least 30 minutes before his scheduled session.

Touring Plans is running off an outdated schedule. During the busy Easter season, JT ran a 20-show schedule with the last two shows scheduled at 7:10 and 7:40. With this scheduling, there can't be an 8:00p show. Try to book the 7:40 or 7:10 show.

10:10, 10:40, 11:10 & 11:40am, 12:10, 12:40, 1:10, 1:40, 2:10, 2:40, 3:10, 3:40, 4:10, 4:40, 5:10, 5:40, 6:10, 6:40, 7:10 & 7:40pm

30 minutes before the show
The current JTA last show is at 7:40pm, not sure if there will be a later show in June

Thank you!

 

[yulilin3]

It doesn't matter much on this thread. We take pretty much any Star Wars we can get, especially BB8

So true

 

[yulilin3]

At Target right now, they open at 8. No one is here. Had a bad night last night and ended up falling asleep at 3am so I'm just chilling in the car right now
Strong rumors that Kathleen Kennedy will take over Tom Staggs job

 

[Iowamomof4]

At Target right now, they open at 8. No one is here. Had a bad nib lay night and ended up falling asleep at 3am so I'm just coming in the car right now
Strong rumors that Kathleen Kennedy will take over Tom Staggs job

Sorry for your rough night.

I don't keep up with Disney all that well, but I've sure been impressed with the little I've heard about her. I'll be anxious to hear what others think of this.

 

[yulilin3]

Sorry for your rough night.

I don't keep up with Disney all that well, but I've sure been impressed with the little I've heard about her. I'll be anxious to hear what others think of this.

I think she would do great, she seems to be a great time manager and budget manager, which Staggs is being blamed for (all the penny pinching and Shanghai being so over budget )
OMG I just read back my post and saw all the errors, I really am sleep deprived

 

[lovethattink]

Sunday the troopers totally made our day. My son and his friend got "jedinapped". I wish I had video.

I was laughing too hard to hear what they were saying. His friend was trying to use jedi mind tricks on them.

 

[msmama]

Sunday the troopers totally made our day. My son and his friend got "jedinapped". I wish I had video.

I was laughing too hard to hear what they were saying. His friend was trying to use jedi mind tricks on them.

I didn't realize they patrolled that far out - they were sticking pretty close to the Launch Bay when I was there in Feb (but it was SUPER CROWDED President's day weekend). One walked up to my son who was wearing a Force Awakens shirt with a first order trooper on it, pointed to his shirt and just nodded. I swear you could almost see the smirk under the helmet!!

Does the Phasma patrol take the place of the random troopers hanging around or are they still there?

 

[lovethattink]

I didn't realize they patrolled that far out - they were sticking pretty close to the Launch Bay when I was there in Feb (but it was SUPER CROWDED President's day weekend). One walked up to my son who was wearing a Force Awakens shirt with a first order trooper on it, pointed to his shirt and just nodded. I swear you could almost see the smirk under the helmet!!

Does the Phasma patrol take the place of the random troopers hanging around or are they still there?

It was just these 2 troopers out at that time.

 

[yulilin3]

The stormtroopers still patrol on their own

 

[rteetz]

At Target right now, they open at 8. No one is here. Had a bad night last night and ended up falling asleep at 3am so I'm just chilling in the car right now
Strong rumors that Kathleen Kennedy will take over Tom Staggs job

Her and Sandberg the current Facebook COO.

 

[Tiggerette]

That's interesting! Thanks for sharing. I am sure that is not easy to move in. Judging from the regular troopers, it seems like they were trained. I thought they marched well. Surely they would have trained Phasma, too? It is pretty negligent of Disney to not coach them properly. I am sure that person would not like to see or hear how ridiculous they look. Maybe they are getting razzed about it and will correct it...

I noticed that all the main characters used exaggerated stage movements to translate the character's mannerisms from afar. Phasma's onstage side-hip stance was in line with that type of stage movement. It didn't translate well when up close and in the walk. I hope the actor is able to adjust without feeling poorly about it. It's so easy to be in the armour and "think" you're moving in a certain way, but it "reads" to an outside spectator totally differently.

One time, my helmet wasn't quite level. I thought it looked like I was looking at the camera/person I was taking pictures with, but it looked like I was staring off into space waiting for the Starbase to fire again. It was kinda silly, and "read" like a disinterested Stormtrooper. We fixed the helmet placement real quick after seeing a picture.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Her and Sandberg the current Facebook COO.

I read that as well. Not at all thrilled with the Sandberg idea.