Star Wars Day At Sea Returns to Disney Cruise Line in 2017

Via Insidethemagic.net:
Star Wars fans can rejoice at the news that Disney Cruise Line will not only bring back the popular Star Wars Day At Sea for early 2017 but they will also be expanding it!

Nerf herders and moof milkers need not apply, but everyone else from this galaxy and beyond will want to jump at the chance to celebrate all things Star Wars for a day onboard the Disney Fantasy, which will now include both eastern and western Caribbean seven-night itineraries.

According to the Disney Parks Blog, the special event will only be offered for a limited time on 15 sailings from January through mid-April from Port Canaveral.

Each sailing features a full day of dark side and light side fun, including official appearances of Star Wars characters, a deck party and fireworks, Jedi training for kids, at-sea screenings of Star Wars films, unique food and beverage offerings, and special merchandise.

Check out what’s in store for Padawans, Jedi Knights and everyone else onboard!

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 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.