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SEE CRUISE COSPLAY FEATURING FORMAL-WEAR SITH, HOMEMADE TAUNTAUNS, AND MUCH MORE!

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Avast, ahoy, and other nautical terms! The first Star Wars Day at Sea Disney Cruise of 2017 set sail in early January, and guests embraced the event with the sort of enthusiasm I’ve learned to expect from this fandom. As I strolled (and wobbled) my way around the Disney Fantasy over the week-long cruise, I spotted more Star Wars T-shirts and accessories than I could count. Fans didn’t reserve their gear for only Star Wars day, they showed their love for the saga throughout the voyage.

The second night of the sailing was formal night. It’s a common event on cruises and gives passengers the opportunity to don their finest apparel for dinner. The whole ship becomes more elegant. While breezing through the atrium and admiring the floor-length gowns around me, I noticed a trio of women who put a galactic spin on their fancy attire. I made a beeline towards them.

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