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

[TISHLOVESDISNEY]

actually SWW fireworks didn't have any dialogue, these do.

Really? That is surprising. Glad though, my son loved hearing Darth Vader and the others, so atleast we get that still.
Maybe they will surprise us when the dessert parties start...won't hold my breath.

 

[yulilin3]

here are some crappy pics I took with my phone, of course I charged the battery on the good camera, and left it safely on our kitchen counter I will probably take the good camera tomorrow and get better pictures.
Anyways this is from my favorite spot

 

[yulilin3]

So if OL turn off at 10 and SS is at 11 - what are people doing between 10 and 11? We will be there Monday evening and just trying to figure out our plan.

the only attractions that will be closed are GMR and TSMM, all the other are opens, including Launch Bay and the little movie Path of the Jedi.
I walked around and stayed inside a lot (it was cold and windy last night) and got out to my favorite spot around 10:45pm and found a lot of empty space to enjoy them.
I'm also watching from different vantage points, on Sunday I plan to watch from Star Tours, and people have also said that from the Animation Courtyard is a good option.
Hollywood Blvd was super packed, people think that's the best spot cause the are all centered

 

[Good Morning Dewdrop]

the only attractions that will be closed are GMR and TSMM, all the other are opens, including Launch Bay and the little movie Path of the Jedi.
I walked around and stayed inside a lot (it was cold and windy last night) and got out to my favorite spot around 10:45pm and found a lot of empty space to enjoy them.
I'm also watching from different vantage points, on Sunday I plan to watch from Star Tours, and people have also said that from the Animation Courtyard is a good option.
Hollywood Blvd was super packed, people think that's the best spot cause the are all centered

if you happen to come across a place that is less loud (fireworks wise) please let me know - DD loves Star Wars and would like to see the fireworks but she's doesn't like the loud fireworks noise - so she would want the music but not the loud fireworks - if at all possible.

 

[yulilin3]

BTW the guys doing the live stream from the DPB were right behind me, on top of a building, that's when you know it's a good spot, right on top of Hollywood and Vine

 

[HCinKC]

We just watched the fireworks live stream -- thought it was fantastic! Our family liked them better than the SWW fireworks last year. Wish they'd keep this show around...

Dang, I totally forgot about this! Off to find a YouTube!

 

[lovndisney12]

the only attractions that will be closed are GMR and TSMM, all the other are opens, including Launch Bay and the little movie Path of the Jedi.
I walked around and stayed inside a lot (it was cold and windy last night) and got out to my favorite spot around 10:45pm and found a lot of empty space to enjoy them.
I'm also watching from different vantage points, on Sunday I plan to watch from Star Tours, and people have also said that from the Animation Courtyard is a good option.
Hollywood Blvd was super packed, people think that's the best spot cause the are all centered

So where is your favorite spot?

 

[lovethattink]

So if OL turn off at 10 and SS is at 11 - what are people doing between 10 and 11? We will be there Monday evening and just trying to figure out our plan.

We thought it was too cold, so we ate dinner then at Backlot Express. Then headed over to Echo Lake where we saw @yulilin3. The restaurant was open til 10:30 last night.

 

[yulilin3]

So where is your favorite spot?

Echo Lake, right across from 50s Prime Time. You will find photographers and videographers love this spot cause it offers a completely unobstructed view and it stays pretty empty the whole time compared to Hollywood Blvd

 

[yulilin3]

if you happen to come across a place that is less loud (fireworks wise) please let me know - DD loves Star Wars and would like to see the fireworks but she's doesn't like the loud fireworks noise - so she would want the music but not the loud fireworks - if at all possible.

I seriously don't think there's a spot that would have less noise, your entire body shakes with the finale but I'll see if I find one

 

[pens4821]

My friend doesn't have a pass anymore so we are bundling up and we are going to watch the fireworks outside of the park. It is quite chilly for my Florida blood. Going to see about exchanging my ticket holder too.

Just wondering where you watched from, and if you enjoyed your view. We aren't going until February and staying at ASSp, but our first day we don't plan on doing a park. We figured we may head somewhere to see the fireworks. Thinking of going to HS and standing out side the gates (or bus area), maybe the boardwalk.

 

[pens4821]

I say this as a HUGE SW FAN... The SW coaster looks like a fun option for a special event, but I would not want it this way all the time. I think the Aerosmith music is way better for this experience. JMHO.

Although I'm not really a SW fans (i'll watch them, but not a huge fan) I agree. It was neat to watch, but doesn't seem as fun without the Aerosmith music.

 

[tarak]

We're gearing up for the movie tomorrow by watching the original trilogy. This morning, I made pancakes with our SW pancake molds. They are a huge pain to use, but somehow they taste better when shaped like Darth Vader. Yoda always comes out a mess for some reason. I've been trying to pick up the last few Christmas gifts and keep telling myself I don't need that Tauntaun sleeping bag. Although it would be pretty cool to take camping with my daughter's Girl Scout troop.

 

[msmama]

Just got back from the movie. Wow.

For parents with youngsters: the first 5 minutes have a high body count. I was a little worried but it was fine after that (well less gruesome I mean).

My 7 year old did get a little bit fidgety but said he loved it!

I loved the humor!!

 

[yulilin3]

here's the pic from the Vader Disney Visa card meet. No wait and free downloads...I really need to work on my "I'm serious" face, I think it's because I can't help but be all excited when I'm next to him

 

[yulilin3]

Just wondering where you watched from, and if you enjoyed your view. We aren't going until February and staying at ASSp, but our first day we don't plan on doing a park. We figured we may head somewhere to see the fireworks. Thinking of going to HS and standing out side the gates (or bus area), maybe the boardwalk.

not to jump on your question and of course, I would like to know where April saw them from as well but here's a video taken from across the lake on the walkway heading towards Boardwalk. If the wind is blowing your way you can faintly hear the music

 

[pens4821]

not to jump on your question and of course, I would like to know where April saw them from as well but here's a video taken from across the lake on the walkway heading towards Boardwalk. If the wind is blowing your way you can faintly hear the music

Thanks for that! Looks like an awesome view. Not too worried about hearing the music, just trying to find a spot that's easy to get to (from the resort I figure HS would be much easier than BW), with a great view. Seems like this fits both as it's walking towards BW but we can get the bus to/from HS.

 

[estherhead]

I say this as a HUGE SW FAN... The SW coaster looks like a fun option for a special event, but I would not want it this way all the time. I think the Aerosmith music is way better for this experience. JMHO.

I agree. I loved it but I would very much miss Aerosmith unless they totally redid the whole thing so it was more Star Wars everywhere. But it did make the special event more special.

 

[yulilin3]

Thanks for that! Looks like an awesome view. Not too worried about hearing the music, just trying to find a spot that's easy to get to (from the resort I figure HS would be much easier than BW), with a great view. Seems like this fits both as it's walking towards BW but we can get the bus to/from HS.

I like watching right from outside the gates, by the boat docks there are about 4 benches facing the park, by the flagpole. It's really the best wide view you just miss some of the music, I think the music is very important with this fireworks show

 

[Music City Mama]

Saw it today. We loved it! Yesterday morning, I was reading Twitter and saw a tweet that was completely unrelated to entertainment (kind of an obscure news story) -- I foolishly clicked and the first comment was a spoiler.... I was so upset. I thought, oh, so this is how it's gonna go... internet trolls posting on anything and everything just to be jerks! I feel so relieved now that I've seen it and I don't have to worry anymore. It was a good story line, good dialogue, good acting, good humor, good everything! Something that did disappoint me (and this isn't a spoiler of any kind) is that Carrie Fisher didn't seem like Leia to me. Her voice has changed so much and she just seemed like a granny (as my kids put it, lol). She just seemed like she was playing a different role, not Leia. Harrison Ford, on the other hand, PERFECTION.