Welcome aboard, Donna! I'm so thrilled to hear that your family had such a magical time on your cruise last year with Disney! You didn't mention which ship you sailed on last year, but if you'd like to enjoy the Star Wars Day at Sea sailings, you'll be booking a new cruise on the Disney Fantasy.
The dates for this year's Star Wars Day at Sea sailing on the Fantasy run from January through April, so you won't see one of those offered in May, unfortunately. Check out the
Star Wars Day at Sea page of Disney Cruise Line's website for the exact sail dates for 2017 and 2018, as next year's days were just announced! One entire day of the cruise is dedicated to Star Wars!
If your family loves Star Wars, these are sailings not to be missed, Donna! Last year's sailings featured all kinds of fun I can tell you about, as I expect similar experiences this year. Star Wars character greetings take place throughout the whole day, and guests even receive invitations to participate in special interactive experiences in either Tatooine, the Dark Side, or Bespin. Jedi Training for young Padawans, games shows like Padawan Mind Challenge, and a fun interactive retelling of the Star Wars Saga on up the pool deck were all featured. Dinner menus are Star Wars themed too. For those who are not quite as knowledgeable about Star Wars, an event called Star Wars 101 fills them in on the details! Star Wars themed crafts and activities go on all day in the Youth Clubs, and late at night there is the ultimate Star Wars Superfan contest. And of course, there are guest speakers, costume celebrations, and Summon the Force: an epic stage show with fireworks, followed by a galactic dance party up on deck. Whew! That's only some of what is to be experienced!
So use the force to help your family find a sail date that works best for you, Donna! Happy planning!
Marcy