BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 From WDW News Today... ...after 16 fantastic events, it seems Star Wars Weekends is being shelved in 2016....With there being permanent Star Wars offerings in the parks outside of Star Tours and Jedi Training Academy, it seems Walt Disney World may elect to shelve Star Wars Weekends, at least for now. It is expected that some seasonal Star Wars offerings will still return around May the 4th annually, but any celebrity shows and involvement are not expected to return anytime soon.Also rumored, it seems highly likely that Disney characters dressed as Star Wars characters are being retired in merchandise, logos, and meet and greet appearances. The decision was made along the same lines of the retirement of Hyperspace Hoopla a few years back as Disney and Lucasfilm are “re-positioning the brand” leading into the new films. Basically, it’s an image perception concern with Lucasfilm and Disney looking for a more serious tone with the brand. While we still have confirmation from Disney on the cancellation, it is being strongly rumored at this time. Stay tuned for more information on this story as it develops. Full article...http://wdwnt.com/blog/2015/09/rumor-star-wars-weekends-being-retired-no-more-mickey-friends-as-star-wars-characters/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
caveat lector 181 Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 "IAlso rumored, it seems highly likely that Disney characters dressed as Star Wars characters are being retired in merchandise, logos, and meet and greet appearances. "This is disappointing. Just sounds like they are taking themselves WAAAAAAAY too seriously Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 That stinks. We went two times this year. First time we had gone to the weekends. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 This will really sadden me if true. I haven't had the chance to go yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 This is sad news. Especially the part about no more Darth Goofy and Chipwoks. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted September 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 I've just gotten direct confirmation from a very reliable source (Thank you!!) that the Disney characters as Star Wars characters merchandise is done. There will be no more orders, so when the stock is gone, that is it. There aren't currently official plans that are known to pull the merchandise off the shelves though, so get them while you can. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 I've just gotten direct confirmation from a very reliable source (Thank you!!) that the Disney characters as Star Wars characters merchandise is done. There will be no more orders, so when the stock is gone, that is it. There aren't currently official plans that are known to pull the merchandise off the shelves though, so get them while you can. And yet, they are selling a Chewbacca Furby as part of the most recent merchandise avalanche? Makes as much sense as a lot of things Disney has done lately. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith_h 420 Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 It wouldn't surprise me that they are getting rid of the Disney Star Wars themed characters to make room to merchandise the characters from the new movie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ftwildernessguy 778 Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Seems like all Disney can do is subtract. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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