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

[ArielRae]

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So does the photopass website now put a watermark like that over the pictures? Do you customize them with the watermark over them? I ask cause before they offered the photopass pictures as part of the new annual passes I used to just take screen shots of the pictures off my phone or computer to get my photos. Surprisingly the photo were quite clear to make our photobooks.

 

[lovethattink]

So does the photopass website now put a watermark like that over the pictures? Do you customize them with the watermark over them? I ask cause before they offered the photopass pictures as part of the new annual passes I used to just take screen shots of the pictures off my phone or computer to get my photos. Surprisingly the photo were quite clear to make our photobooks.

My son got the new AP. When I view it under see all family and friends, there is no watermark on anything I can download.

 

[Turk February]

So does the photopass website now put a watermark like that over the pictures? Do you customize them with the watermark over them? I ask cause before they offered the photopass pictures as part of the new annual passes I used to just take screen shots of the pictures off my phone or computer to get my photos. Surprisingly the photo were quite clear to make our photobooks.

I believe the watermark is only on the photo if you have not already purchased Memory Maker or the individual photo. This way it prevents people from doing what you (and me, and lots of other people) used to do, while still allowing people to see a good quality preview.

 

[yulilin3]

here's my post with lots of pic, a video of the stormtrooppers and my thoughts...A post on the JT to come, no video of the show because I already saw some on youtube, no point taking the same video.
http://parksintransition.weebly.com/blog/launch-bay-at-disneys-hollywood-studios
@Good Morning Dewdrop and anyone else wanting to translate, there are tons of Aurebesh in here. Have fun

 

[yulilin3]

We've met Vader and Chewie twice before (at SWW) and had them sign - is it 'worth' waiting in line to meet them at LB? The pictures I've seen the lighting doesn't seem great...

the lighting is a problem. But with the right setting and photographer it's not bad. I like how my Chewie pics came out, the Vader one not so much, but that's because the guy that took my camera just pointed and shot, I had it on low light and I forgot to change the setting. I'm sure when I go with my daughter we will get better pics.
Like other's have said Vader speaks to you (not really with you) and Chewie makes his Chewie noises, he was not happy I was wearing a Vader shirt, I told him I was a Rebel Spy and he forgave me

 

[yulilin3]

some pics of the food items

 

[yulilin3]

here's my post on the new JT
http://parksintransition.weebly.com/blog/jedi-training-trials-of-the-temple

 

[SureAsLiz]

So does the photopass website now put a watermark like that over the pictures? Do you customize them with the watermark over them? I ask cause before they offered the photopass pictures as part of the new annual passes I used to just take screen shots of the pictures off my phone or computer to get my photos. Surprisingly the photo were quite clear to make our photobooks.

Like others have said, the watermark is only there if you haven't activated MM.
People taking screenshots are exactly why the watermarks exist now, because it was technically stealing the photos.

Once you activate MM (I'm not sure if it is automatically activated with an AP?) by downloading a photo after purchase, then the watermarks on all eligible photos disappear. I don't have an AP/MM, so I get watermarks


It does seem like the rooms are hard to get the settings right for though. I had them also use my camera on auto flash, and the Chewie photo came out great, but the Vader one is a little washed out. I'm going to try with a few different cameras/settings if I remember to see what works out best. Most phones are pretty good with adjusting their settings automatically, so I don't see it being considered too much of a problem (My pictures here were scores better than many of my fairytale hall ones, and that one of all of them should have been optimized for the best lighting)

 

[yulilin3]

For those who were fans of the Animation Building the one saddest part about it being converted into Launch Bay is that the handprints of 5 of the original 9 Old Men, animators from Disney that were showcased in the little courtyard were "retired" as I was told by a CM when I ask where they were. He didn't really know where they went, I just hope they weren't destroyed
If you don't know about this here's a story from allears
http://land.allears.net/blogs/guestblog/2014/02/jims_attic_the_hidden_handprin.html

 

[missnic]

Is the Han Solo kids meal in a plastic 'solo in carbonite' box?? Not that it matters, but what is the meal? Lol

 

[yulilin3]

Is the Han Solo kids meal in a plastic 'solo in carbonite' box?? Not that it matters, but what is the meal? Lol

The kids meal is a turkey sandwich, goldfish crackers and choice of fountain beverage. The bucket is plastic

 

[AngiTN]

EMH for Jedi Training sign-ups is the best way to do it as the first hour is limited to onsite guests. You'll still need to get there well before the park opens to be able to have a good choice of sessions.

Hopefully the Vader Visa meet and greet will be open by then. Jawas roam so you'll just need to approach one with the item you'd like to trade. Just make sure it's an item that the Jawa can safely trade with other guests. If you trade a pin, it needs the protective pin back so that the Jawa doesn't get injured when they rummage through their bags.

They love shinny things too. When we went back in May I got DGD some pretend gold nuggets designed to be party favors for a Pirate birthday party. They loved those!

 

[HCinKC]

Backlot Express menu. Pic from Inside the Magic

I know I mentioned before that I might be PayPaling those glow cubes. We have a few xwings but not the others. Do they have the clip like the xwing?

I'm going to have to do some research on the Chewie cupcake tonight Photo from Inside the Magic

Man, sometimes the work you do to keep us informed is really unfortunate. Thanks for taking one for the team! I wish I could PP a Vader and BB cupcake! My mouth is watering right now. Sigh.

 

[HCinKC]

What do they trade?

Since the use the items to keep trading, I chose things that I thought kids (or whoever, I don't judge!) would want. My son had stickers, bead necklaces, a magnet, even a pair of Cars swimming goggles. I just went around the house and collected a bunch of Disney themed items that we weren't using. The better your item, the better the trade. You can be a little stingy, too. My son said no to a couple of items and got a better offer lol.

 

[yulilin3]

I know I mentioned before that I might be PayPaling those glow cubes. We have a few xwings but not the others. Do they have the clip like the xwing?


Man, sometimes the work you do to keep us informed is really unfortunate. Thanks for taking one for the team! I wish I could PP a Vader and BB cupcake! My mouth is watering right now. Sigh.

it's is unfortunate...for my wallet and waistband
The Millennium Falcon and Death Star do not have the clips...let me know if you want any

 

[Good Morning Dewdrop]

Had one offer to trade what looked like a happy meal toy for an iPhone.



$25 for the TIE fighter. $12 for Solo in Carbonite one. How much for the DW Lego set?! I can all ready tell you I will want it haha.

OUCH $25 for the Tie - sigh was hoping for more like $15 guess I'm delusional. Dr Who was $59.99 - just got into stores yesterday so we timed it just right - stores are only getting a limited number of them so if you want it - get out there! Limit one per customer

Darn you!!!! I have already spent way too much on Legos this year. There's the Wall-E one, Scooby Doo, Star Wars, and xmas stuff. Now I've got to get Dr. Who too. Maybe I'll have Grandma get it for him. She loves Dr Who.

we lucked into WALL-E when it came out - he is so cute! Santa is bringing DD the Sandcrawler to go with our Falcon and R2-D2 SSHHH don't tell

 

[rmm155]

So, if we get to DHS for EMH, how much earlier should we arrive? Also, once we get there, before the gates open is there a place to aim to sign up our little ones? Is there someone with a sign or something? We're planning on going Saturday, which I'm sure will be insane.

 

[tarak]

OUCH $25 for the Tie - sigh was hoping for more like $15 guess I'm delusional. Dr Who was $59.99 - just got into stores yesterday so we timed it just right - stores are only getting a limited number of them so if you want it - get out there! Limit one per customer



we lucked into WALL-E when it came out - he is so cute! Santa is bringing DD the Sandcrawler to go with our Falcon and R2-D2 SSHHH don't tell

I want Wall-E and the Dr. Who set. We always stop at DTD when we're at Disney, so I might pick up a set for myself. I was so tempted to get the Sandcrawler when Lego had the VIB promotion for double points a few weeks back. But I've already dropped a bundle on the Lego dimensions game for my son, so I figure it will keep until the next promotion comes out (usually the spring if I recall correctly).

Does anyone have the Star Wars advent calendar? The first two days have been cute (mini build of Jabba's sail barge and the Sarlac).

 

[yulilin3]

So, if we get to DHS for EMH, how much earlier should we arrive? Also, once we get there, before the gates open is there a place to aim to sign up our little ones? Is there someone with a sign or something? We're planning on going Saturday, which I'm sure will be insane.

for JT be at the entrance no later than 15 minutes before park opening, stay on the left hand side, there will be CM with signs to JT sign ups. The people will start gathering at the corner of Hollywood and Vine

 

[Good Morning Dewdrop]

here's my post with lots of pic, a video of the stormtrooppers and my thoughts...A post on the JT to come, no video of the show because I already saw some on youtube, no point taking the same video.
http://parksintransition.weebly.com/blog/launch-bay-at-disneys-hollywood-studios
@Good Morning Dewdrop and anyone else wanting to translate, there are tons of Aurebesh in here. Have fun

just read your post and one by @kennythepirate - in Kenny's it sounds like he got into the Vader line and it dumped him (after the meet) outside of LB? Do both meets make you exit then stand in line again? Any suggestions on what to do first/ how not to end up outside once you've finally gotten into LB?