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

[Serena {LivingByDisney}]

I would think that people would want to see the movie part maybe once but may want to visit LB multiple times - I hope they wouldn't "make" people see the movie bit each time. We're fine as we have the Chase Visa and can flash that

Have we determined if it's worth it to go directly to LB at RD (thus skipping out on the early TSM ride) ? We have APs and thus park hop a lot - I'm thinking about doing TSM quickly one morning then heading over to LB hoping for short lines....any intel or thoughts?

Personally I'd still go with TSM first since it would be the only way I'd ride it. The lines just get insane. LB has an ebb and flow to the lines meaning you may catch them shorter....also the M&Gs seem to be quicker than the listed wait times in my experience. Maybe I just got lucky. If you can FP TSM or Visa card Vader and Chewie then that may change your order up though.

I've been trying to find an answer on the Visa M&G and I just can't seem too...though I've likely over-looked it by not reading carefully.

If you only want do to the Visa M&G, do you have to wait in line for Launch Bay and then in another line for the M&G? As opposed to Epcot where the only line is the actual M&G location - not also to get into Innoventions. I'm trying to figure out any wait times I need to add into my plan.

If it's crowded LB may have a line to get inside the building but not always. I appreciate they do that so its not crazy packed walking around inside. Opening day and the next were running about 15-20 min outside but I haven't seen it that long since. Next week with the holidays will be a different story though. Pretty sure FP will be coming to LB shortly.

 

[msmama]

So, my 7 year old couldn't care less that Xmas is coming up. Every morning he wakes up and tells me how many days until The Force Awakens comes out!!

Disney Visa ? - does it work like the epcot one where they take your card and write down the last 4 digits or something? Or is it more of a flashing of the card (doesn't matter, I love to show off my Droid card). Do you get a free 5x& like with the Epcot one? Do you even get the pic at Epcot anymore, it's been a few years since I've done it?

 

[yulilin3]

So, my 7 year old couldn't care less that Xmas is coming up. Every morning he wakes up and tells me how many days until The Force Awakens comes out!!

Disney Visa ? - does it work like the epcot one where they take your card and write down the last 4 digits or something? Or is it more of a flashing of the card (doesn't matter, I love to show off my Droid card). Do you get a free 5x& like with the Epcot one? Do you even get the pic at Epcot anymore, it's been a few years since I've done it?

I haven't done it myself but I heard you get a free download. Not sure if they take your card number or not

 

[HCinKC]

I've been looking everywhere too - I saw something online somewhere that said it would be in Toys R Us stores for $40! Which is nuts and I wouldn't get it for that price no matter how cool is it....did not see it in our Toys R Us when we went but it was a crazy shopping day so I might have missed it.

Hmm, not sure I'd pay $40 either. I was hoping for more like $20 max. We have a TRU bday coupon to spend, so maybe we'll check it out though.

just saw a cute R2-D2 humidifier in Walmart!! Wish we needed one!

They have two sizes at Bed Bath and Beyond. We actually do need one for YDS's room, but I have to wonder how well it works. I also wonder if it will keep him up "talking" to R2 lol. It definitely is cute!

 

[yulilin3]

The Line Awakens, about 100 people already in line for Force Awakens in L.A., to be honest, if I was there I would probably be doing the same thing
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/people-are-in-line-for-star-wars-the-force-awakens/1100-6432941/

 

[yulilin3]

Speaking of making lines, for everyone going on Thursday and Friday and have bought non reserved seat tickets, at what time are you guys planning on making the line?
Stephanie and I have tickets for the 7 pm showing at City Walk on the 17th., she wants to get there at 8 am

 

[Good Morning Dewdrop]

The Line Awakens, about 100 people already in line for Force Awakens in L.A., to be honest, if I was there I would probably be doing the same thing
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/people-are-in-line-for-star-wars-the-force-awakens/1100-6432941/

you're kidding! already ? Am I confused or is it only the 9th? ....they're waiting for the show on the 17th? Either that is unreal......or true dedication.....or I'm getting old ROFL

 

[hiroMYhero]

you're kidding! already ? Am I confused or is it only the 9th? ....they're waiting for the show on the 17th? Either that is unreal......or true dedication.....or I'm getting old ROFL

It's true. Standing in line at a theater that seats over 900 people and with all reserved/assigned seating! And, I could see @yulilin3 waiting in this line and having the time of her life!!

 

[AThrillingChase]

Speaking of making lines, for everyone going on Thursday and Friday and have bought non reserved seat tickets, at what time are you guys planning on making the line?
Stephanie and I have tickets for the 7 pm showing at City Walk on the 17th., she wants to get there at 8 am

I ended up with the 1:40am showing. So probably not lining up too early! Maybe 1am? My imax is located in a shopping village so we are going to go hang out at a bar that is just feet from the theatre door. Tickets are still available though, so I am guessing I will be alright?

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

The Line Awakens, about 100 people already in line for Force Awakens in L.A., to be honest, if I was there I would probably be doing the same thing
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/people-are-in-line-for-star-wars-the-force-awakens/1100-6432941/

Whoa!! We got tix with reserved 3D IMAX seating because I didn't want to deal with lining up!

OT, but... one of the most interesting experiences I've had at the movies was lining up in San Diego to see Interview With The Vampire. VERY interesting crowd and fun to see the film with them.

 

[yulilin3]

I checked about a week ago for the time we have our tickets because my son didn't buy his because he didn't know if he would be working or not (Universal releases schedules a week in advance) so we saw that he could join us at 7pm cause he's working until 5 pm but all the times for that night are sold out at City Walk.
The good thing is that if we get there and there is no line we can just walk around and be distracted until the time to make the line comes, plus a lot of different food offerings

 

[Iowamomof4]

I'm going to a smaller theater in my city and I don't expect much of a need to arrive early. No assigned seats, but only 3 of us so I'm not too worried about being able to sit together. Hope I'm not wrong!

 

[lovethattink]

So, my 7 year old couldn't care less that Xmas is coming up. Every morning he wakes up and tells me how many days until The Force Awakens comes out!!

Disney Visa ? - does it work like the epcot one where they take your card and write down the last 4 digits or something? Or is it more of a flashing of the card (doesn't matter, I love to show off my Droid card). Do you get a free 5x& like with the Epcot one? Do you even get the pic at Epcot anymore, it's been a few years since I've done it?

Here's a picture of what the person with the clipboard gives each card holder.

 

[Skywise]

Got the reserved IMAX 3D times for the late Thursday night showing. Not doin' the line thang! Well... other than waiting on-line for 3 hours trying to get my tickets processed...

And where's the frackin' January Symphony in the Stars times?!?!?!! (Specfiically Jan 3... )

 

[lovethattink]

@yulilin3 posted fireworks times under fireworks on the first page. About 11 posts down.

 

[lovethattink]

I have to say, I am surprised the line up has started already. When did the first lines form for the other episodes.

We don't have reserved seats. Going an hour early. There were lots of seats left the last time I looked. If that changes, we'll go earlier. We do have our tickets though, just not assigned seats.

 

[eeyoreandtink]

We don't have assigned and got a 3pm show on Saturday the 18th. We plan on getting to the theater about 1:30 and scoping out the situation. Other first run movies like the avengers series tend to line up about a half hour before, but I have a feeling this one will be even earlier.

 

[Skywise]

@yulilin3 posted fireworks times under fireworks on the first page. About 11 posts down.

I know - but they're still blanked out on the official site - December's all there and the dessert party has times for the 5th onward but I suspect they're going to bump the hours for 1/2, 1/3 and maybe even extend the lights? I am waiting to see how that shakes out.

MUST!! PLAN!!

 

[lovethattink]

I know - but they're still blanked out on the official site - December's all there and the dessert party has times for the 5th onward but I suspect they're going to bump the hours for 1/2, 1/3 and maybe even extend the lights? I am waiting to see how that shakes out.

MUST!! PLAN!!

Ah, I see where you're coming from. I'm waiting for FP+ to show up for the Comedy Warehouse show and Launch Bay before I make FP+ for other days in December.

 

[yulilin3]

I know - but they're still blanked out on the official site - December's all there and the dessert party has times for the 5th onward but I suspect they're going to bump the hours for 1/2, 1/3 and maybe even extend the lights? I am waiting to see how that shakes out.

MUST!! PLAN!!

it's ridiculous how there's still no hours posted for fireworks, they haven't even updated the calendar with the fireworks during the dessert party and they are already booking that. If I had to guess I would say fireworks at 9 pm or 10 pm on the 3rd. The lights will be completely mobbed cause it's the last day and plenty of us will be there, crying and saying goodbye