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

[yulilin3]

This is hilarious. We were wondering what would happen if our teens said "I'm 90% sure Matt is Kylo Ren" (or something similar) when meeting him. But we're not certain that Disney CMs are SNL-trained.

I'm sure the CM have been trained in all aspects of Kylo Ren, including parodies. I really hope they all have a sense of humor

 

[Isildur's Bane]

I'm planning to meet him on Sunday, I'm freaked out. Def. taking my Vader shirt and Stormtrooper hat, I don't want him to get angry with me

dont mention "the girl"

 

[soniam]

dont mention "the girl"

Oh, I will be. I am bringing my Rey Itty Bitty to taunt him with. We will probably bring our stuffed BB8 or wear a shirt too

 

[williamscm3]

he does, and he's a bit scary
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Omg...I'm freaking out right now. My 6 yo and I just watched TFA for the third time this Saturday and he is obsessed with Kylo Ren! I bought him this hoodie from the Disney store to wear to meet him! We will be there on the 12th!!

 

[allaboutthemouse]

Went to a rained out dessert party on the 28th, it had rained off and on all day, pretty heavy at times...was drizzling when we went inside for desserts in Disney junior building. But stopped raining for the fireworks! All food was really good, we were so stuffed. Loved that they had salty and sweet, used this for our dinner. Pours were great on the adult beverages, yummy. That frozen Nutella concoction is awesome. I would say the only bad part about it being inside was when they came around and told us, fireworks starting in ten minutes, we felt like we had to hurry and get out there so we didn't miss them. Whereas, if we were already outside we could have a bit more time with the food, etc., wouldn't have to gather our stuff and go. Then when we got to fireworks area, obviously no tables to put our stuff on and ground was wet, so just had to hold it. Not big deal, just sayin. We did take a drink to go, though.
Wish price was just a tad cheaper, I could do without the Chewie stein, but would do again. One observation about inside, they played some weird elevator music...what about SW soundtrack???

 

[pbb322]

We are heading to HS tomorrow for our last day before going home. Is the consensus still that you don't have to make a run for it to get JTA sign ups? We have pre opening Disney Jr. Breakfast at 8:20 for DS3, not sure we will be done by right at 9 to sign up DS8.
Off topic - @yulilin3 - I hate we missed you again at HP celebration but there was just so much to do and so many crowds! No chance you'll be at HS tomorrow?

 

[PSULion]

We signed up yesterday. We were 3rd family in line at a tap style and waited 10-15 min to sign up. First show was already full, all others had spots. By the time we were done signing up, the line was back to the Indiana Jones show entrance.

When we returned for our show at 10:10, the line was shorter, but still longer then when we had gotten in it. Heard some parents around 10:30 say talking about having just signed up and all that was left was 6:40.

So personally I think you'd get a spot, but you'll waste more time standing in line and might not have many time choices.

Also worth noting... They fully opened the park at 8:35. We were in line to sign up at 8:38.

 

[tstidm1]

Do we know if they're doing the Star Wars Fireworks in May yet? I thought I had heard it was ending right before Peak Spring break. Debating between doing DHS as a half day morning or evening park because there isn't enough there to keep me interested for more than three hours or so.

 

[BlueFairy]

We signed up yesterday. We were 3rd family in line at a tap style and waited 10-15 min to sign up. First show was already full, all others had spots. By the time we were done signing up, the line was back to the Indiana Jones show entrance.

When we returned for our show at 10:10, the line was shorter, but still longer then when we had gotten in it. Heard some parents around 10:30 say talking about having just signed up and all that was left was 6:40.

So personally I think you'd get a spot, but you'll waste more time standing in line and might not have many time choices.

Also worth noting... They fully opened the park at 8:35. We were in line to sign up at 8:38.

This is super helpful. Thanks. I had read that things were way slower than that. I guess since the new show is in full swing, that's not the case. We'll have to adjust our plans and sign up before we head to ST.

 

[msmama]

Went to a rained out dessert party on the 28th, it had rained off and on all day, pretty heavy at times...was drizzling when we went inside for desserts in Disney junior building. But stopped raining for the fireworks! All food was really good, we were so stuffed. Loved that they had salty and sweet, used this for our dinner. Pours were great on the adult beverages, yummy. That frozen Nutella concoction is awesome. I would say the only bad part about it being inside was when they came around and told us, fireworks starting in ten minutes, we felt like we had to hurry and get out there so we didn't miss them. Whereas, if we were already outside we could have a bit more time with the food, etc., wouldn't have to gather our stuff and go. Then when we got to fireworks area, obviously no tables to put our stuff on and ground was wet, so just had to hold it. Not big deal, just sayin. We did take a drink to go, though.
Wish price was just a tad cheaper, I could do without the Chewie stein, but would do again. One observation about inside, they played some weird elevator music...what about SW soundtrack???

Was the fireworks area still roped off for you?

Also, do they have to go boxes or might I want to bring one? (Thinking breakfast the next day). Or could I just use the chewie stein?

 

[pbb322]

We signed up yesterday. We were 3rd family in line at a tap style and waited 10-15 min to sign up. First show was already full, all others had spots. By the time we were done signing up, the line was back to the Indiana Jones show entrance.

When we returned for our show at 10:10, the line was shorter, but still longer then when we had gotten in it. Heard some parents around 10:30 say talking about having just signed up and all that was left was 6:40.

So personally I think you'd get a spot, but you'll waste more time standing in line and might not have many time choices.

Also worth noting... They fully opened the park at 8:35. We were in line to sign up at 8:38.

Thanks - just FYI - we had a pre opening ADR at Hollywood at 8:20. I asked the guy holding the sign up sign what time they would start so I could just leave breakfast and he said they were signing up now the breakfast people so we got to sign up before the park opened at 8:10 before we went into H&V. Not sure how long they will do this, but that was a huge bonus to breakfast.

 

[yulilin3]

We are heading to HS tomorrow for our last day before going home. Is the consensus still that you don't have to make a run for it to get JTA sign ups? We have pre opening Disney Jr. Breakfast at 8:20 for DS3, not sure we will be done by right at 9 to sign up DS8.
Off topic - @yulilin3 - I hate we missed you again at HP celebration but there was just so much to do and so many crowds! No chance you'll be at HS tomorrow?

I might actually swing by around 3pm, if you are around let me know, PM me, I'll be live streaming from Old Key West at noon and then Illuminations at 9 pm so I will probably head over to DHS to kill time in between

 

[yulilin3]

Was the fireworks area still roped off for you?

Also, do they have to go boxes or might I want to bring one? (Thinking breakfast the next day). Or could I just use the chewie stein?

The area should still be roped off to hold the spots for those with the dessert party....I would bring my own box. I don't think they have to go boxes but the idea of using the Chewie Stein is good, of course, if you have a larger box you can fit more stuff

 

[allaboutthemouse]

Was the fireworks area still roped off for you?

Also, do they have to go boxes or might I want to bring one? (Thinking breakfast the next day). Or could I just use the chewie stein?

Yes, still roped off. And I don't know if this was just because the weather was yucky and therefore park not as crowded, but there was lots of area to stand right outside the roped off section too...
Why didn't I think of that???? Could have put stuff in our Chewie steins!!! Awesome idea. Now I feel dumb I didn't think of that! The stuff would have to b stacked in there, so maybe wouldn't work so well for the cupcakes, but those Rice Krispie treats would have fit nicely, mmmm. And those biscuit things too.

 

[yulilin3]

Yes, still roped off. And I don't know if this was just because the weather was yucky and therefore park not as crowded, but there was lots of area to stand right outside the roped off section too...
Why didn't I think of that???? Could have put stuff in our Chewie steins!!! Awesome idea. Now I feel dumb I didn't think of that! The stuff would have to b stacked in there, so maybe wouldn't work so well for the cupcakes, but those Rice Krispie treats would have fit nicely, mmmm. And those biscuit things too.

The biscuits were so good right? I think that was my favorite thing, I love carbs

 

[lchuck]

@yulilin3 I saw you recommended doing the JTA in the evening, if possible. We're planning our HS day for the end of May and wondered if it's worth trying to sign up for that one specifically. We'll be there at rope drop, so we should have all of the times available to choose from and we trust your judgement, so if you think it's worth it, we'll go for that one. Thanks for the help!

 

[yulilin3]

@yulilin3 I saw you recommended doing the JTA in the evening, if possible. We're planning our HS day for the end of May and wondered if it's worth trying to sign up for that one specifically. We'll be there at rope drop, so we should have all of the times available to choose from and we trust your judgement, so if you think it's worth it, we'll go for that one. Thanks for the help!

It looks cooler at night with the light effects but remember to check the forecast , and if it's going to rain then pick s dry time

 

[harmon54]

Went to a rained out dessert party on the 28th, it had rained off and on all day, pretty heavy at times...was drizzling when we went inside for desserts in Disney junior building. But stopped raining for the fireworks! All food was really good, we were so stuffed. Loved that they had salty and sweet, used this for our dinner. Pours were great on the adult beverages, yummy. That frozen Nutella concoction is awesome. I would say the only bad part about it being inside was when they came around and told us, fireworks starting in ten minutes, we felt like we had to hurry and get out there so we didn't miss them. Whereas, if we were already outside we could have a bit more time with the food, etc., wouldn't have to gather our stuff and go. Then when we got to fireworks area, obviously no tables to put our stuff on and ground was wet, so just had to hold it. Not big deal, just sayin. We did take a drink to go, though.
Wish price was just a tad cheaper, I could do without the Chewie stein, but would do again. One observation about inside, they played some weird elevator music...what about SW soundtrack???

Thanks for the update- good to know that about 10 minutes before we get notice- I will be sure to stock up on my drinks and snacks before then!

 

[yulilin3]

@pbb322 great meeting you and chatting with you and your son today. Hope you had a great time at the desert party

 

[pbb322]

We loved the dessert party! The food was good, my kids loved having fruit and they had soy icream for dairy allergic DD3 (they gave us a quart size tofutti so we even brought some back for tomorrow). The cast members were great, checked on us many times to clear the trash from the table. It seems it was not sold out by far and by the time we went in at 7 they had almost everyone else checked in and 6 open handicap area tables so they let us have a lower level table so DD3 could sit in her stroller and DS8 could stand and reach the table. That also meant we were by the great CM who let us in and out of the front rope so the kids could go dance. We loved the characters at the dance party - the kids danced with stitch, Pluto, white rabbit, bolt, genie, Chip and Dale rescue Rangers, Baloo. It was pricey and not necessary for great fireworks spots - the part wasn't crowded, there were lots of empty spots, but for us, we probably came pretty close to even on the price of food and drinks and the steins. I would go again for sure. REALLY glad I brought the earmuffs to reduce noise for DD3, the fireworks were loud - but awesome!!