**Official** Star Wars at DHS, Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party/Galactic Nights/Launch Bay/JT

[lovethattink]

pretty strong rumors...I'll be there first thing in the morning as well

Us too.

 

[LoKiHB]

pretty strong rumors...I'll be there first thing in the morning as well

We will be there Friday Evening for Minnie's Holiday Dinner, Fanatasmic and Osbourne Lights. I told my son if it is open, we can check it out.

 

[HCinKC]

I wasn't sure how off-topic I should get but the trip was AMAZING. My cousin won a contest when the new Cinderella movie came out. The castle suite is absolutely wonderful. They were filming a Latin American New Years Eve special the night we stayed and had fireworks going off most of the night. They were beautiful from the stained glass windows. We got a glass slipper to take home and a white chocolate carriage filled with and surrounded by chocolate covered strawberries. In the morning they treated us to breakfast at CRT. We also got to stay at AKL club level for 4 nights. The prize package also provided a VIP tour guide for 8 hours. We parked backstage at HS behind Toy Story. They still have some of the props that had been on display on the Backlot Tour, but most seemed to have been moved. I have no idea where the new Pixar attractions are suppose to be, but there was no noticeable construction. Our tour guide said construction on the new areas should start in early January.

I am always entering things and not winning, so it's really fun to hear about someone's personal experience. Thanks for sharing!

unrelated but I know some of you are coming in May. They just announced that Flower and Garden has been expanded, from March 2nd to May 30th.

You know, when we were there this year, everyone was saying to get over there because they take almost everything down overnight the last Sunday. We did make time., but makes me wonder...was it yet another sign of change that it was all still up mid week? I mean the vendors were closed, but all of the green bits were still up.

For all of you that have kids that participate in JTA, do you purchase Memory Maker? We purchased it last year because the Jedi training pictures were awesome, and because I did not have any personal photos because we were asked not to take them. I really don't want to purchase it again. Can I buy individual pictures and not the whole thing? I really want JTA pictures but don't want to spend $200 on them. What is the reason behind not being able to take pictures with my camera? Thanks!

We took pictures. Everyone was. The only thing you cannot do is step over the line. The Disney photog has to be able to easily move all around on his lil stool. But yes, as of May, I had the option to purchase individual photos. Honestly, nothing came out enough better than my own to merit it. Plus, it was annoying to sort through ALL the session looking for just my kid.

 

[Mark P.]

Just got our spanking new Disney Visas w/ Sorcerer Mickey on them....Not a huge fan of credit cards, so here's hoping for lotsa extras for our March trip!

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Just got our spanking new Disney Visas w/ Sorcerer Mickey on them....Not a huge fan of credit cards, so here's hoping for lotsa extras for our March trip!

We use the card a lot, especially for large purchases, and end up with quite a good amount of Disney $$ to spend on vacation! We are especially careful to use this card for groceries, restaurants and gas stations. We get 2% back versus the standard 1% on those purchases. Not sure if that's only for the Premier VISA??

 

[Mommy2Corinne]

Hi guys! I think I may have some new info. I just spoke with a CM for special events dining. I called to ask about the dessert party. She didn't know anything about it at first, but I persisted, and she went to talk to one of her coworkers to see if they knew anything. It turns out that a supervisor had just been handed a sheet on the event today, and she read me some details about it.

It's called the Symphony in the Stars, a Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party. It will be $69 for adults (over 10) and $39 for kids. It will begin at 7:00 PM (that's what the sheet said, although that would seem to vary depending on the time of the fireworks??). There will be no seating, and I think she said something about Echo Lake, but don't quote me on that part. She was not sure when the dates would be released or what the dates would be...they have not been loaded in the system yet. But I'm thinking soon???? Yay!!!

Oh, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks plus desserts. She said something about a "famous Darth Vader cupcake" whatever that means.

 

[Mark P.]

We use the card a lot, especially for large purchases, and end up with quite a good amount of Disney $$ to spend on vacation! We are especially careful to use this card for groceries, restaurants and gas stations. We get 2% back versus the standard 1% on those purchases. Not sure if that's only for the Premier VISA??

Hmmm...We chose the premier, as it seemed to offer a little more extras...(Aside from the $49 yearly fee, that is).

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Hmmm...We chose the premier, as it seemed to offer a little more extras...(Aside from the $49 yearly fee, that is).

I just checked their website (https://disneyrewards.com/compare-cards/?CELL=608L11), and the 2% for those categories of purchases DOES only apply to the premier card. I can tell you that for us, that more than pays for the $49 fee (the equivalent of what... $2,450 in groceries+gas+restaurants in a year). I say good call!!

 

[soniam]

Hi guys! I think I may have some new info. I just spoke with a CM for special events dining. I called to ask about the dessert party. She didn't know anything about it at first, but I persisted, and she went to talk to one of her coworkers to see if they knew anything. It turns out that a supervisor had just been handed a sheet on the event today, and she read me some details about it.

It's called the Symphony in the Stars, a Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party. It will be $69 for adults (over 10) and $39 for kids. It will begin at 7:00 PM (that's what the sheet said, although that would seem to vary depending on the time of the fireworks??). There will be no seating, and I think she said something about Echo Lake, but don't quote me on that part. She was not sure when the dates would be released or what the dates would be...they have not been loaded in the system yet. But I'm thinking soon???? Yay!!!

Oh, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks plus desserts. She said something about a "famous Darth Vader cupcake" whatever that means.

I wonder if they will release it Monday. Maybe if we call and ask more questions, we will get more info. This is basically what happened with the Premium Packages and Rebel Hangar.

EDIT: I haven't had the Vader cupcake, but it's supposed to be chocolate and peanut butter. I don't like peanuts. I am hoping for the Yoda one, which was hazelnut I think, or the other one which I can't remember anymore. I thought there were 3 flavors this year.

 

[jimim]

pretty strong rumors...I'll be there first thing in the morning as well

I'll see u there. I did some repacKing and threw in a fett tshirt for the day! Oh I hope! This will make this trip soon much better. Not like it wouldn't be anyway but this will be the icing on the cake!

 

[jimim]

I just checked their website (https://disneyrewards.com/compare-cards/?CELL=608L11), and the 2% for those categories of purchases DOES only apply to the premier card. I can tell you that for us, that more than pays for the $49 fee (the equivalent of what... $2,450 in groceries+gas+restaurants in a year). I say good call!!

There are Citibank cards out there that give 2 percent cash on a lot more than what Disney does and also give 1.5 percent on everything else and there isn't a yearly fee. Makes more sense to use one of those and just float a Disney card for perks. i would never pay for a premium card when there are a lot of better ones out there. We are charter members but only keep it for any perks. Way better rewards out there.

 

[Good Morning Dewdrop]

selfishly I wish they'd hurry up with Launch Bay - I made our FP last night for our January trip - if we can FP it I want to go get the FP!

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

There are Citibank cards out there that give 2 percent cash on a lot more than what Disney does and also give 1.5 percent on everything else and there isn't a yearly fee. Makes more sense to use one of those and just float a Disney card for perks. i would never pay for a premium card when there are a lot of better ones out there. We are charter members but only keep it for any perks. Way better rewards out there.

We've had the Disney visa since the beginning and prefer not to have many credit cards out there -- don't want to add any. Between this one and our AMEX we're covered for our needs. Works for us to have the Disney reward points as a little dedicated Disney fund of sorts. We use the AMEX rewards and perks for other things. Works well for us.

 

[yulilin3]

@Mommy2Corinne. Thank you so much for the info. If they got the info it should be soon.

 

[yulilin3]

ok, I've been refreshing pages on the WDW site like crazy, is it just me or did they add a second F! to Dec. 18th? I could swear that I only saw one this morning...still no mention of fireworks though

 

[catdrj]

I need advice with my touring plan for my HS day in January. We will be there on Saturday Jan 23 and would like to do Star Wars meet & greets and visit Launch Bay, but also want to make sure to ride TSM, RRC, ST, and ToT. I'm trying to figure out when to plan my FP+ options. When do you think would be the best time to do Launch Bay and the M&Gs? Would you plan to rope drop them? (I do have the Disney Visa, so could do the Vader M&G that way.) Please help...my FP+ window opens tomorrow night!

 

[hiroMYhero]

I need advice with my touring plan for my HS day in January. We will be there on Saturday Jan 23 and would like to do Star Wars meet & greets and visit Launch Bay, but also want to make sure to ride TSM, RRC, ST, and ToT. I'm trying to figure out when to plan my FP+ options. When do you think would be the best time to do Launch Bay and the M&Gs? Would you plan to rope drop them? (I do have the Disney Visa, so could do the Vader M&G that way.) Please help...my FP+ window opens tomorrow night!

I think it would be best to:
Rope Drop Launch Bay
FP TSM, ST, and ToT for early afternoon - as you finish one, try to move up the next FP and also check on wait times for RRC

You can always do Single Rider for RRC if the Standby line is too long.

 

[Mark P.]

There are Citibank cards out there that give 2 percent cash on a lot more than what Disney does and also give 1.5 percent on everything else and there isn't a yearly fee. Makes more sense to use one of those and just float a Disney card for perks. i would never pay for a premium card when there are a lot of better ones out there. We are charter members but only keep it for any perks. Way better rewards out there.

Agreed We've got just two other cards, and they both have very good rewards. And not to beat a dead horse...They don't come with a yearly fee, either

 

[Mommy2Corinne]

I need advice with my touring plan for my HS day in January. We will be there on Saturday Jan 23 and would like to do Star Wars meet & greets and visit Launch Bay, but also want to make sure to ride TSM, RRC, ST, and ToT. I'm trying to figure out when to plan my FP+ options. When do you think would be the best time to do Launch Bay and the M&Gs? Would you plan to rope drop them? (I do have the Disney Visa, so could do the Vader M&G that way.) Please help...my FP+ window opens tomorrow night!

I have no idea, but we will be there that day too!

 

[yulilin3]

I need advice with my touring plan for my HS day in January. We will be there on Saturday Jan 23 and would like to do Star Wars meet & greets and visit Launch Bay, but also want to make sure to ride TSM, RRC, ST, and ToT. I'm trying to figure out when to plan my FP+ options. When do you think would be the best time to do Launch Bay and the M&Gs? Would you plan to rope drop them? (I do have the Disney Visa, so could do the Vader M&G that way.) Please help...my FP+ window opens tomorrow night!

I have no idea, but we will be there that day too!

I agree with @hiroMYhero better to do launch bay and the meet and greets first thing and then your fp.
By that date we should already have a schedule on both meet and greets but I'm assuming they will be there almost all day