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

[yulilin3]

Someone on the lines (touring plans) chat report that trading with Jawas was stopped due to "issues" - they said they still came out and wandered but no trades were allowed. I hope this was a short term issue and not going to be the new rule. I was so looking forward to this with my boys...

Hoping someone is going soon and can report back!

My daughter ia going to DHS today with her dad, I'll ask her if she can check and ask cm to see if they are still doing it regularly

 

[Meeko5]

My daughter ia going to DHS today with her dad, I'll ask her if she can check and ask cm to see if they are still doing it regularly

you're the best!

 

[yulilin3]

First week of November is updated for SWaGS. It looks like the trend continues
November 2, 4, 5 at 8pm
Dessert party for the first week of November not uupdated yet

 

[afan]

First week of November is updated for SWaGS. It looks like the trend continues
November 2, 4, 5 at 8pm
Dessert party for the first week of November not uupdated yet

So close, I need the 9th. But glad to see us switching our days so we would be there the evening of the 9th should work out.

 

[_auroraborealis_]

I haven't seen any specific audition notices suggesting trying for a Rey-type. I think that casting might be a challenge because of the accent.

 

[yulilin3]

yeah I haven't seen any audition calls either. The accent wouldn't be that much of a problem, there's plenty of British people working at Disney, they could also be really good actresses. But I doubt it will be Rey.

 

[WDWRook]

Someone on the lines (touring plans) chat report that trading with Jawas was stopped due to "issues" - they said they still came out and wandered but no trades were allowed. I hope this was a short term issue and not going to be the new rule. I was so looking forward to this with my boys...

Hoping someone is going soon and can report back!

We were there on Thursday night and the Jawas were not trading. We actually forgot to bring items to trade, but my daughter tried a little hair ribbon thing and we found out. But, it seems the Jawas were more active and more involved in their encounters than when we saw them in the spring.

 

[MommaBerd]

Count me among those disappointed if the Jawas have stopped trading. I have been looking through dollar stores and clearance bins for little trinkets to trade. I haven't bought but a couple of items, but I was looking forward to introducing that experience to my boys who are borderline Star Wars fans.

 

[jlundeen]

Count me among those disappointed if the Jawas have stopped trading. I have been looking through dollar stores and clearance bins for little trinkets to trade. I haven't bought but a couple of items, but I was looking forward to introducing that experience to my boys who are borderline Star Wars fans.

Has it been confirmed that they have stopped permanently? Any reasons given as to why? Seems the change is rather abrupt...was there an incident?

 

[MommaBerd]

Nothing definitive and no information as to why - just reports of other DISers. I imagine we'll just have to wait and see if it's truly over.

 

[Iowamomof4]

I think I won't be too sad if they've stopped. It sounded like it was kind of hard to figure out which trinkets would work and which ones wouldn't. It'll be easier for us if we don't have to worry about finding and bringing just the right things. I feel bad for the kids who were turned away though.

 

[yulilin3]

My DD15 is at DHS and she's going to ask, I'll post back with whatever answer she is given.

 

[MommaBerd]

I think I won't be too sad if they've stopped. It sounded like it was kind of hard to figure out which trinkets would work and which ones wouldn't. It'll be easier for us if we don't have to worry about finding and bringing just the right things. I feel bad for the kids who were turned away though.

I think that's part of the fun of it! (And why I'm bringing multiple items.)

 

[yulilin3]

This is me completely speculating, but if they have done away with trading all together it might have been because people started complaining about the Jawas not accepting their items. If you notice Jawas are no where listed on the map, on the site or in the times guide. It's supposed to be a fun surprise for SW fans when they go to Launch Bay, the trading is part of their character, they look for stuff, they barter and trade. As such they don't take just anything, so they are being true to character. Same as Kylo Ren won't hug, high five, or show any affection.
I understand people ad kids in particular might be dispapointed by this but that's when you can explain what the character is doing, they are being true to the movies.
I think it would be wise to find trinkets, bring them, but don't hype the experience up, or explain that a trade may not happen

 

[MommaBerd]

I was thinking this very same thing...

 

[Meeko5]

This is me completely speculating, but if they have done away with trading all together it might have been because people started complaining about the Jawas not accepting their items. If you notice Jawas are no where listed on the map, on the site or in the times guide. It's supposed to be a fun surprise for SW fans when they go to Launch Bay, the trading is part of their character, they look for stuff, they barter and trade. As such they don't take just anything, so they are being true to character. Same as Kylo Ren won't hug, high five, or show any affection.
I understand people ad kids in particular might be dispapointed by this but that's when you can explain what the character is doing, they are being true to the movies.
I think it would be wise to find trinkets, bring them, but don't hype the experience up, or explain that a trade may not happen

Which would be SUCH a bummer - and I can see how non SW fans might be put off by it or confused. but ugh. I really hope they don't do away with it!

 

[Loopster]

Yes, trading with the Jawas was fun, but I actually enjoyed just watching them "play" with random things that guests had. One went up to a woman on an ECV and was so intrigued with it. The Jawa kept moving the controls and freaking out when the ECV moved. Another took a pair of sunglasses off someone's head and inspected them and did funny things with them. I could have watched them much longer than we did...they were really entertaining! So don't fret if the trading goes away...they are still worth a visit!

 

[bilnsheldodisney]

This is the one they had for the race (don't mind my goofy, excited smile) he didn't move but had lights and his noises, If they can have a similar one where his head moved so that the person controlling him would just need to swivel his head and make noises when people talked to him, that would be cool. BB8 next to R2D2 would be super awesome

you look so happy! and you are on the ground!! nicely done.

 

[yulilin3]

Got word back from my daughter who asked the CM that were with the Jawas. She said "The Jawas shipment of droid parts went astray and we don't know when they will return to us" so my daughter asked, do you kknow when they will have their droid parts back and the CM said. Not for the forseeable future

 

[bilnsheldodisney]

I'm not sure what Disney does with these but I don't understand why they don't have them out for everyone to enjoy all the time. This had no movement at all but makes for an awesome photo

this is an awesome pic!!!! they should have him out for sure.