The Disney Parks Blog has just announced that the Star Wars Day at Sea cruises will be returning on select 7-night Western and Eastern Caribbean sailings of the Disney Fantasy in 2017. 15 sailings will leave from Port Canaveral from early January through mid-April. Each of the new Western Caribbean Star Wars Day at Sea cruises includes stops in Tortola, St. Thomas/St. John, and each Eastern Caribbean Star Wars Day at Sea cruise will include stops in Cozumel and Grand Cayman. Both fun-filled itineraries will offer stops at Disney’s Castaway Cay and 3 days at sea, one Star Wars themed and one Pirate themed. Each Star Wars Day at Sea Cruise will have special themed activities and fun (see full list below.) Having been on the second Star Wars Day at Sea Cruising this year I can say without a doubt the Star Wars Day at Sea cruises are a blast!! For more information about the Star Wars Day at Sea Cruises (or any other Disney Cruise Line sailing) please feel free to contact The Main Street Mouse Travel Sponsor! Dreams by Design Travel, and tell them The Main Street Mouse sent you!
Special activities for the 2017 Star Wars Day at Sea Cruises will include:
Force-filled Fun for Everyone
- Characters from across the Star Wars galaxy are onboard for interactions, photos and also may be seen patrolling the decks.
- Kids and families enjoy friendly competition during Star Wars trivia games, putting their knowledge of the film and television sagas to the test.
- Guests are encouraged to bring their costumes and participate in the costume celebration held in the ship’s atrium.
Younglings Use Their Power
- In “Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple,” Force-sensitive children learn the ways of the Jedi and use their new-found skills in a final face off with Darth Vader.
- Star Wars-themed arts and crafts, games, and activities are offered throughout the day in the Oceaneer Club and Oceaneer Lab youth clubs.
Star Wars Deck Party and Fireworks
- An exciting evening blasts off with a deck party filled with music, a galactic dance party and appearances of Star Wars characters on the deck stage.
- The grand finale is a spectacular display of pyrotechnics, lighting and sound effects set to a medley of Star Wars music.
Merchandise, Food and Beverage
- Event merchandise exclusive to Star Wars Day at Sea is available on each sailing, including a range of collectible items, apparel and trading pins.
- Specialty Star Wars-themed beverages, including non-alcoholic offerings, as well as snacks, dinner menu items and desserts, please the palates of everyone from Padawans to rebel pilots to Tusken Raiders.
Film Screenings
- Guests can watch “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” the first in a new series of standalone Star Wars films, to be released on Dec. 16, 2016, as well as all seven films in the Star Wars saga.
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