Disney announces "Star Wars Day at Sea" on its Disney Cruise Line cruises in 2016!

Disney has just announced an all new amazing event for its Disney Cruise Line that will excite Star Wars fans everywhere! It was announced that the cruise line will be introducing a "Star Wars Day" into their vacation packages starting in 2016. StarWars.com is reporting that,

"Star Wars Day at Sea will be on Disney Fantasy cruises sailing on January 9 and  January 23, 2016; February 6 and February 20, 2016; March 5 and March 19, 2016; April 2 and April 16, 2016. Departing from Port Canaveral, the seven-night Western Caribbean itinerary includes Cozumel, Mexico; Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, and Disney’s private island in the Bahamas, Castaway Cay."

If your passions include Disney, Star Wars, and cruises then this package was made especially for you! Along with all the great events and activities that the Disney Cruise Line cruises offer, "Star Wars Day at Sea" looks like it will be absolutely packed with amazing things to do and see. Events and activities will include,

"Force-filled Fun for Everyone

- Darth Vader, Chewbacca, Boba Fett, stormtroopers, and other characters from across the Star Wars galaxy will be onboard for scheduled meet and greets, as well as roaming on deck and elsewhere around the ship. Guests also are encouraged to dress up in their own stellar costumes.

- A shipboard version of the popular Jedi Training Academy experience invites young Padawans to learn lightsaber moves from a Jedi Master. They can then use the Force and face off in a final test against the evil Darth Vader.

- Kids and families enjoy friendly competition during Star Wars trivia games, covering fun facts from the film and television sagas.

- For younglings, Star Wars-themed arts and crafts, games and activities will be offered throughout the day in Oceaneer Club and Oceaneer Lab youth clubs.

- In the evening, adults entering the night club will feel like they stepped into the Mos Eisley cantina scene. Characters and cantina music set the mood as Star Wars-themed specialty cocktails are served.

Film Screenings and Celebrities

- Guests can watch the first six Star Wars films.

- Also showing will be episodes of the hit animated series Star Wars Rebels.

- On each of the special sailings, celebrities and insiders from the Star Wars galaxy will share their experiences, meet fans, and sign autographs.

Star Wars Deck Party and Fireworks

- There’s intergalactic fun when the Star Wars deck party blasts off to an exciting evening filled with music, dancing, and games.

- Star Wars characters converge on the deck stage for a celebration of the Star Wars saga in a show featuring special effects and guest participation.

- The deck party culminates in a spectacular display of themed pyrotechnics, lighting, sound effects, lasers, and Star Wars."

This sounds simply amazing and will certainly be an unforgettable day (and cruise!) for all those that attend. Below you can watch the short announcement trailer that brought this great news to fans everywhere!



A big thank you goes out to my girlfriend, Jackie, for bringing this awesome event to my attention.

Source: Star Wars
Source: YouTube - Disney Parks