What Star Wars Day at Sea Is Like
Star Wars Fans, This Is THE Event You Should Experience in Your Lifetime
Do you hear that? It's the sound of the beautiful John Williams score from each of the Star Wars films, slowly waking you up. You decide to get breakfast and on your way, you run into a Tusken Raider who's utterly confused by the smartphone in your hand. As you turn a corner, a Stormtrooper stops and asks if you're a rebel spy.
No, you're not in a dream but aboard the Disney Fantasy cruise ship featuring a Star Wars Day at Sea. The event is a day-long celebration on eight select sailings this year. We were able to attend the first one ever, courtesy of Disney with all expenses paid, to see if the hype was actually worth it.
Worth it is, as the day is a memory you definitely couldn't forget even if you wanted to. Your journey across this galaxy takes place in every part of the ship, from the pool deck to the dining room. Perhaps best of all, the night ends with a dance party and firework show that would even make Kylo Ren smile.
The good news? Disney is offering this opportunity in a big way next year — it just confirmed that there will be 15 sailing dates in 2017 (up from eight in 2016). If you're already going on the cruise or planning to buy a ticket, don't forget to check out our tips to make the most out of your trip.
Ahead, check out which events and activities you can expect from a full day of living out your Star Wars dreams.
The night before the big day, you get to your room and find this.
You wake up in the morning and grab your custom-made name tag in Aurebesh.
Now you have to decide which collectible pin you'll wear.
Look out for the Stormtroopers! They're out to find rebel spies.
You head down to the kids section and pop into Padawan Crafts.
As you approach the atrium, you can't help but take a few photos with your favorite characters . . .
You make your way to the main attraction of the day — the Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple show.
. . . Darth Vader! He's in the Jedi Temple and the young Padawans must use the Force to defeat him.
Using the Force, the Padawans totally make Darth Vader disappear.
As you head over to meet and greets with characters, you obviously snap a photo with this backdrop.
Over at the Dark Side meet and greet, you encounter Captain Phasma.
Over on Tatooine, everyone's favorite droids will assist you.
As you walk towards the pool, you run into a bounty hunter.
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You notice plenty of people aren't messing around with their cosplay.
Whether or not you dress up, you don't want to miss the costume celebration!
During the celebration, you're amazed at some of the interviews with guests.
And of course, you can't forget how important the younglings are to the balance of the Force.
You pose with your squad and show off your connection with the Force.
At dinner, you're not at all surprised to find a chocolate Han Solo frozen in carbonite in your dessert.
You don't dare head back to your room after eating, as you obviously need to watch the new movie.
As you exit the theater, you quickly take a photo of this Tusken Raider.
After the movie, you head out to watch the Star Wars Saga: Tales From a Galaxy Far, Far Away.
Now it's time for the big finale — the show called Summon the Force.
You smile as Chewbacca gives the crowd a final roar before heading back to the Millennium Falcon.
You watch in awe as the firework show lights up the sky and ocean waves.
As the firework show ends, the galactic dance party begins.
Since you're an adult and an obvious fan, you're going to test your Star Wars knowledge at the bar!
You go back to your room, tired but not without a reminder of what an incredible day it was.
