Star Wars Weekends returns to Disney's Hollywood Studios for 2015

[John Fowler]

Ugly/clever. Sometimes Imagineers still come up with witty names for buildings (although most attraction names are clunky nowadays). Darth's Mall is surprisingly not dumbed-down. I would expect The Store with Merchandise from Your Star Wars Universe Friends (+ Cupcakes).

I would add "and Drinks for Mommy and Daddy."

 

[wdwmagic]

Details announced for the 'Galactic Gathering' Star Wars ticketed merchandise event at Disney's Hollywood Studios

 

[Clamman73]

At least for $250, popcorn's included with the Han Solo popcorn bucket...

 

[TomP]

At least for $250, popcorn's included with the Han Solo popcorn bucket...

My thought exactly. It is probably the popcorn they've been collecting from left overs from the popcorn carts since last May.

 

[Bolt]

That's one way to slow down the people who flip it all on eBay.

 

[erasure fan1]

I love star wars, but that's just insanity to pay $250 (plus admission) for the opportunity to spend a rump ton of money. But @Clamman73 has it right, at least you get the popcorn!

 

[JohnD]

Crazy, but then again I'm already planning on being at WDW 5/12-18 for last week of F&G festival and 1st SWW. Was planning on being in Epcot 5/13-14. So, may have to rethink my schedule. At least I get the benefit of even considering it.

To review for spending $250, I get the opportunity to spend even more money:

• Expedited entry to Darth's Maul to purchase more stuff
• First opportunity to purchase "select" merchandise before anyone else
• First opportunity to purchase new SW designed gift cards

But here's the "free" stuff thrown in (with estimates maybe on the high side for pin and bucket)

• Rebel or Empire MB -- $29.95
• Trading Pin -- $19.95
• Popcorn bucket -- $9.95
• Estimated total: $59.85

Difference: $190.15 ($250 - 59.85 = $190.15)

Wow, that's like "Ten thousand, all in advance" just for the opporunity to spend more.

 

[BrianV]

$250?!?!?

Well, that isn't much more than a 1 day hopper with waterparks and more added...

 

[bhg469]

Huge star wars fan here.... and nope.

 

[DisneyJayL]

I wish I could attend this. I've always wanted to go. School, and distance, gets in the way.

 

[halltd]

I'm so confused. $250 for the opportunity to spend money? What am I missing? It has to be something.

 

[bhg469]

I'm so confused. $250 for the opportunity to spend money? What am I missing? It has to be something.

You get a neat magic band and a fast pass to a store....

 

[PhotoDave219]

That's one way to slow down the people who flip it all on eBay.

Sounds more like so Disney gets their cut of what the eBay folks do.

 

[TomP]

You get a neat magic band and a fast pass to a store....

Only if you pay park admission ON TOP of the 250. Cuts like a knife.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

I'm so confused. $250 for the opportunity to spend money? What am I missing? It has to be something.

An unhealthy obsession with Star Wars?

 

[flynnibus]

And some people will pay it... disturbing.

Almost frightening...

 

[erasure fan1]

I wish I could attend this. I've always wanted to go. School, and distance, gets in the way.

And I only have 1 kidney left since I sold that to afford my tickets last year.... Ah well maybe someday!

 

[danlb_2000]

At least for $250, popcorn's included with the Han Solo popcorn bucket...

For $250 I would expect Harrison Ford to hand feed me popcorn.

 

[BriarRose1701]

Will they announce the celebrity line-up before the 60 day mark? We were thinking of getting FP+s to the celebrity show and we're going May 16th. I want to know if it's worth it. I think that's like 73 days away?

Also, what tier FP+ would the show be in? I'm assuming the first tier, this is just my first SW Weekend!
I couldn't find another thread to post this in, so if I'm wrong I'll gladly post on the right one.

 

[TomP]

For $250 I would expect Harrison Ford to hand feed me popcorn.

For $250 I'd expect a LOT more than that from Harrison Ford