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

[FlightlessDuck]

Any news on Star Wars Launch Bay at DHS? I'm hoping for a soft opening 11/30.

 

[likesdisney]

Ok, I know this is probably a silly question but i'm just making sure I've got this right, so I'm going to ask. The movie premiere and the after party, is this the 18th or the 17th? (not that there would be any tickets left if I looked but as I say, just curious)

 

[jessicag13]

Ok, I know this is probably a silly question but i'm just making sure I've got this right, so I'm going to ask. The movie premiere and the after party, is this the 18th or the 17th? (not that there would be any tickets left if I looked but as I say, just curious)

it's the night of the 17th.
traditionally, movies used to be released at midnight of the release day (11:59pm the 17th/12:01am the 18th), but as 'midnight' shows became more popular, and more kid-friendly, they got pushed earlier and earlier- hence, 6 and 7 pm events the night before the official release date.

 

[likesdisney]

Thanks. I would have loved to have gone but it coincides with family stuff. But even if I could probably get there to the theater in time it would be sold out by now. I did make a fastpass selection for fantasmic for the 18th just in case I could get there and just in case it somehow involves Star Wars somehow (maybe wishfull thinking on my part that) but who knows.

 

[likesdisney]

At this point tho, where would one go to check just in case?

 

[yulilin3]

pictures of the Star Warsrail? Force Awakensrail? Episode Sevenrail? it's on the MK-TTC line

 

[JayLeeJay]

Any other Waze users have the C3PO navigation voice? Lewis and I used it for the first time today and loved it. Not sure if it is one well keep long-term, but it was exciting for our trip today.

 

[yulilin3]

Any news on Star Wars Launch Bay at DHS? I'm hoping for a soft opening 11/30.

no news but lots of rumors that it might soft open on Friday, I know I'll be there bright an early

 

[jtowntoflorida]

If by some miracle Star Wars land opens in 2018, it's probably not going to be all that great. They don't exactly set land speed records for construction. New Fantasyland was announced in 2009 and the final element (7DMT) finally opened in 2014. Avatarland was announced in 2011 and might open in 2018? I don't think we can expect Star Wars land to be as large or immersive as Avatarland, but it certainly better offer more than New Fantasyland does. I just can't see them pulling it off in 3 years considering how much infrastructure alone needs to be done.

 

[yulilin3]

Did you guys see that the DL launch bay is scheduled as ending the end of may in 2016? Wonder if dhs will follow suit.

https://disneyland.disney.go.com/events-tours/disneyland/star-wars/

checked the link, opened each tab and I still don't see it

 

[soniam]

checked the link, opened each tab and I still don't see it

It was showing up under the map, but now it's gone

EDIT: I think it said May 26, which is the Thursday after Memorial Day weekend. So, I could be wrong.

 

[soniam]

Rumor on the restaurant forum is that Skipper's Canteen is supposed to open tomorrow for ADRs after Dec 15. I don't know if it's supposed to open online or on the phone first.

EDIT: If that's true, then I don't think anything SW would be released tomorrow too.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Rumor on the restaurant forum is that Skipper's Canteen is supposed to open tomorrow for ADRs after Dec 15. I don't know if it's supposed to open online or on the phone first.

EDIT: If that's true, then I don't think anything SW would be released tomorrow too.

THANKS!! I've been waiting for this but haven't been frequenting the dining boards enough recently!

 

[xApril]

Any other Waze users have the C3PO navigation voice? Lewis and I used it for the first time today and loved it. Not sure if it is one well keep long-term, but it was exciting for our trip today.

I've had Colonel Sanders for awhile and I think you just made my night with this news. Thank you!

 

[*MomTo2Princesses*]

So from what I've read it looks like we may be out of luck for soft opening of JTA before the 1st. Our DHS day is the 30th. Still crossing our fingers for it, but trying to make a backup plan in case. The only other day we can add on would be Saturday the 5th. DHS has 8 am magic hours that morning. Will that make the crowds way heavier and lessen our chances of getting in? We have always avoided magic hours. Any thoughts on this?

 

[soniam]

Rumor on the restaurant forum is that Skipper's Canteen is supposed to open tomorrow for ADRs after Dec 15. I don't know if it's supposed to open online or on the phone first.

EDIT: If that's true, then I don't think anything SW would be released tomorrow too.

I think it will be released with the Parks Blog announcement later today or soon. CM said it hadn't been released yet. It sounds like it could be released really soon. She said she has been checking daily to see if they can book it yet. Nothing on the dessert party. She said it hadn't even been announced but knew what I was talking about. I said that I had read an official WDW announcement where it was alluded to, and she agreed. No idea on the time frame for this. She sounded less positive on it than the Skipper Canteen, which makes me think it's not this week. This is all speculation and gut intuition on my part, and I could be completely wrong. Take it for what it's worth.

 

[yulilin3]

So from what I've read it looks like we may be out of luck for soft opening of JTA before the 1st. Our DHS day is the 30th. Still crossing our fingers for it, but trying to make a backup plan in case. The only other day we can add on would be Saturday the 5th. DHS has 8 am magic hours that morning. Will that make the crowds way heavier and lessen our chances of getting in? We have always avoided magic hours. Any thoughts on this?

Morning EMH tends to make the park more crowded during the morning hours. If you really want to sign up be at the entrance no later than 10 minutes before the park opens. As always keep an eye out for this thread on news of any soft opening for Launch Bay and Jedi Training.

 

[yulilin3]

I think it will be released with the Parks Blog announcement later today or soon. CM said it hadn't been released yet. It sounds like it could be released really soon. She said she has been checking daily to see if they can book it yet. Nothing on the dessert party. She said it hadn't even been announced but knew what I was talking about. I said that I had read an official WDW announcement where it was alluded to, and she agreed. No idea on the time frame for this. She sounded less positive on it than the Skipper Canteen, which makes me think it's not this week. This is all speculation and gut intuition on my part, and I could be completely wrong. Take it for what it's worth.

Liberty Tree Tavern seems to be taking reservations for Friday and beyond, not a day before, so Friday might be the day that Skipper's Canteen also opens just because they share a kitchen and Liberty Tree was supposed to open on the 20th but got pushed back. It looks like a cool place to eat, can't wait for it to open
EDIT TO ADD: actually taking reservations for Thursday and beyond, I found it strange that they wouldn't be open on Thanksgiving

 

[soniam]

Liberty Tree Tavern seems to be taking reservations for Friday and beyond, not a day before, so Friday might be the day that Skipper's Canteen also opens just because they share a kitchen and Liberty Tree was supposed to open on the 20th but got pushed back. It looks like a cool place to eat, can't wait for it to open

They are supposed to be taking ressies for after December 15, so I think it's going to open later than LTT. Also, rumor has it that the staff just started training this week. I am looking forward to it. It does look cool.

 

[yulilin3]

They are supposed to be taking ressies for after December 15, so I think it's going to open later than LTT. Also, rumor has it that the staff just started training this week. I am looking forward to it. It does look cool.

duh me...I read your post wrong, I thought you said that it was soft opening today. That makes more sense. Good luck everyone trying to book