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

[AThrillingChase]

I am really hoping they continue the dessert party through the dark side race weekend. Sad to hear all these reports of it not being sold out. Mine may not have been sold out, but was definitely pretty full. So hopefully it picks up when the crowds do. Or you know, actually give it some publicity! That could help!

 

[summerw]

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.

That would be so great. Ours is for 8am. I wonder if they would have someone out there that early, if they're still doing that.

 

[lucifie]

Now that they've replaced Darth Vader with Kylo Ren is there anywhere to meet Darth Vader? We don't have the Disney Visa. I know my son would be happy with Kylo Ren, but we would all like to see Darth Vader.

 

[yulilin3]

Now that they've replaced Darth Vader with Kylo Ren is there anywhere to meet Darth Vader? We don't have the Disney Visa. I know my son would be happy with Kylo Ren, but we would all like to see Darth Vader.

only place to see Vader is Jedi Training

 

[BlueFairy]

it should be out next week but the times for the fireworks will be
Feb 1st until March 6th at 8pm
March 7th thru March 12th at 8:30pm
March 13th until March 19th at 9:30pm
we know this because of the schedule for the dessert party, no times have been posted after March 19th
the park schedule will charge, park closing will probably be extended

My plan for HS is such a mess. If we are expecting extended hours and 9:30 fireworks, are we also expecting another Fantasmic show on those nights? How do they handle that with Fantasmic currently scheduled for 8:30 & Fireworks at 9:30. Does the second show start at 10pm? Is there a good strategy for seeing the fireworks and then getting to the second F! on-time?

 

[yulilin3]

My plan for HS is such a mess. If we are expecting extended hours and 9:30 fireworks, are we also expecting another Fantasmic show on those nights? How do they handle that with Fantasmic currently scheduled for 8:30 & Fireworks at 9:30. Does the second show start at 10pm? Is there a good strategy for seeing the fireworks and then getting to the second F! on-time?

the fireworks are at 9:30pm, there's no change in that because they've been selling the dessert party and it would be very rare for them to change that.
F!: 8:30pm show if they add another one it will be at 10pm, you'll have time to get to it, the fireworks only last about 9 minutes and the second show is always emptier

 

[yulilin3]

CM seem to be convinced that the new area that is behind walls right now (between ABC Sound Studio and the restrooms, so old AIE audition rooms) will in fact be a meet and greet with Sabine and Ezra. I have not seen anything else on this but talked to several CM and that's what they believe.

 

[pbb322]

That would be so great. Ours is for 8am. I wonder if they would have someone out there that early, if they're still doing that.

We saw the guy who holds the sign and walks the rope drop group to sign up and asked him, but I would guess if he is not out there when you arrive, if you just walk to the sign up area, you will be able to see if they are inside and ask if you can sign up. I am really glad we did, by the time we finished breakfast about 25 minutes after park opening, the line was VERY long. I'm sure we would have still had a spot, but we would have probably waited 30 minutes to sign up, and this was a Tuesday morning during what was considered to be a low crowd day.

 

[BlueFairy]

the fireworks are at 9:30pm, there's no change in that because they've been selling the dessert party and it would be very rare for them to change that.
F!: 8:30pm show if they add another one it will be at 10pm, you'll have time to get to it, the fireworks only last about 9 minutes and the second show is always emptier

Thanks. I didn't think about the fireworks being that short. It's nice to have options if we want to be out that late.

We saw the guy who holds the sign and walks the rope drop group to sign up and asked him, but I would guess if he is not out there when you arrive, if you just walk to the sign up area, you will be able to see if they are inside and ask if you can sign up. I am really glad we did, by the time we finished breakfast about 25 minutes after park opening, the line was VERY long. I'm sure we would have still had a spot, but we would have probably waited 30 minutes to sign up, and this was a Tuesday morning during what was considered to be a low crowd day.

I'm not liking this at all. We are not headliner people, so we won't be having to choose between JTA and other attractions. However, I really dislike the idea of spending so much valuable morning time in line. I thought I had read that the lines were better since the new show debuted. Is that no longer the case? I guess the word is out now.

I am also really having trouble scheduling an afternoon break and predicting when we'd need to plan to be in the park for JTA. Kids really want to see F! and Symphony, so we could use the downtime. We'll be there during Spring Break. Will they add JTA shows?

 

[yulilin3]

Thanks. I didn't think about the fireworks being that short. It's nice to have options if we want to be out that late.

I'm not liking this at all. We are not headliner people, so we won't be having to choose between JTA and other attractions. However, I really dislike the idea of spending so much valuable morning time in line. I thought I had read that the lines were better since the new show debuted. Is that no longer the case? I guess the word is out now.

I am also really having trouble scheduling an afternoon break and predicting when we'd need to plan to be in the park for JTA. Kids really want to see F! and Symphony, so we could use the downtime. We'll be there during Spring Break. Will they add JTA shows?

during higher crowd times there are more JT, you can pick the show time you want if you are there early then you can schedule to have your downtime and come back for the evening activities

 

[Zim]

Symphony in the Stars: A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party
Arrived to check in at 6:30 pm, right across from Min and Bill, they had 2 CM working the check in, one checking your name, the other putting the wristbands on. The wristbands are just plain, one color bands with a little detachable tab at the end which you will use to pick up your Chewie stein

Thank you again for this great review, it really helped make our experiences all the better! We were able to get the tall table all the way in front on the left. This really was a good table because no one could block your view and there was no foot traffic past our table to get to any of the dessert tables. We had a great view - I really appreciated that Disney had the open footpath traffic moving right in front of the rope so people couldn't crowd right at the rope for a viewpoint. I thought the techno music you described would drive me insane. But I actually enjoyed it and didn't find it too jarringly loud. Not to mention it was fun to watch all the characters dance around. We saw Bolt, Chip and Dale, Baloo, the White Rabbit and Genie among others.

They definitely didn't skimp on the alcohol part of the mixed drinks! Woo! I found a lot of the desserts too rich, so we really appreciated the table with biscuits, tomato and cheese skewers, fruit skewers and pesto topped bread. I thought it was a great event for what you pay - it felt very Disney Cruise in that it was all inclusive, they never ran out of anything, and never questioned you on limits for anything but of course the Chewie mug. My beau loved it - in fact he said it was the best theme park experience he's ever had! Thanks for all your help!!!!!

 

[BlueFairy]

during higher crowd times there are more JT, you can pick the show time you want if you are there early then you can schedule to have your downtime and come back for the evening activities

Thanks. We are actually trying to save JTA for evening so that DH can watch after he gets done working. I guess we could consider adding flexibility by dropping the ADR. If we keep the ADR I'm worried we'll be in a conflict with our JTA show, or totally lose our break because we're in a restaurant until 3:30 or later and don't have time to leave and come back before our JTA slot.

It looks like we have this right now:

JTA sign up at rope drop
rides and shows until 2pm (includes ST FP+, hoping for Ezra and Sabine meet)
ADR at 2:15 - 50s PT
DH meets us at 5:30
JTA?
Launch Bay with Chewie, ride ST again with DH
7:30 line up for F! (eat in theater)
9:00 SITS

What do y'all think?

 

[hiroMYhero]

Thanks. We are actually trying to save JTA for evening so that DH can watch after he gets done working. I guess we could consider adding flexibility by dropping the ADR. If we keep the ADR I'm worried we'll be in a conflict with our JTA show, or totally lose our break because we're in a restaurant until 3:30 or later and don't have time to leave and come back before our JTA slot.

It looks like we have this right now:

JTA sign up at rope drop
rides and shows until 2pm (includes ST FP+, hoping for Ezra and Sabine meet)
ADR at 2:15 - 50s PT
DH meets us at 5:30
JTA?
Launch Bay with Chewie, ride ST again with DH
7:30 line up for F! (eat in theater)
9:00 SITS

What do y'all think?

On a busy day, JTA sessions will begin every 30 minutes. You'll be able to choose the session when you sign up.

You'll need to arrive 30 minutes before the JTA session begins and the new shows are running about 25 minutes in length. JTA will easily fit into your evening time slot, or, choose a 7:00ish JTA and visit Launch Bay as soon as your husband arrives. That way you won't be going from JTA > Launch Bay > Star Tours. Do Launch Bay > Star Tours > JTA > Fant.

 

[BlueFairy]

On a busy day, JTA sessions will begin every 30 minutes. You'll be able to choose the session when you sign up.

You'll need to arrive 30 minutes before the JTA session begins and the new shows are running about 25 minutes in length. JTA will easily fit into your evening time slot, or, choose a 7:00ish JTA and visit Launch Bay as soon as your husband arrives. That way you won't be going from JTA > Launch Bay > Star Tours. Do Launch Bay > Star Tours > JTA > Fant.

You make it sound so simple. We'll give that some thought. Sounds pretty good.
Thanks!

 

[yulilin3]

Thank you again for this great review, it really helped make our experiences all the better! We were able to get the tall table all the way in front on the left. This really was a good table because no one could block your view and there was no foot traffic past our table to get to any of the dessert tables. We had a great view - I really appreciated that Disney had the open footpath traffic moving right in front of the rope so people couldn't crowd right at the rope for a viewpoint. I thought the techno music you described would drive me insane. But I actually enjoyed it and didn't find it too jarringly loud. Not to mention it was fun to watch all the characters dance around. We saw Bolt, Chip and Dale, Baloo, the White Rabbit and Genie among others.

They definitely didn't skimp on the alcohol part of the mixed drinks! Woo! I found a lot of the desserts too rich, so we really appreciated the table with biscuits, tomato and cheese skewers, fruit skewers and pesto topped bread. I thought it was a great event for what you pay - it felt very Disney Cruise in that it was all inclusive, they never ran out of anything, and never questioned you on limits for anything but of course the Chewie mug. My beau loved it - in fact he said it was the best theme park experience he's ever had! Thanks for all your help!!!!!

you're welcome! nice to hear you had an awesome time

 

[msmama]

CM seem to be convinced that the new area that is behind walls right now (between ABC Sound Studio and the restrooms, so old AIE audition rooms) will in fact be a meet and greet with Sabine and Ezra. I have not seen anything else on this but talked to several CM and that's what they believe.

Do your little birdies have a date when this might be?

 

[ArielSRL]

If we arrive at rope drop on a Friday (6/10) and DS4yrs and I head straight to JTA sign ups, do you think there will still be availability for the first show since it seems those early breakfast people get to sign up before rope drop? Does anyone know when the first show is for a 9am opening? Touringplans says 9:15? I put it in my touring plan for first thing at 9:15 and our schedule is so tight...

Does anyone know when we would need to leave AoA (we are driving to DHS and have a handicap placard so we should be able to park right up front) to make rope drop for a 9am opening?

 

[hiroMYhero]

If we arrive at rope drop on a Friday (6/10) and DS4yrs and I head straight to JTA sign ups, do you think there will still be availability for the first show since it seems those early breakfast people get to sign up before rope drop? Does anyone know when the first show is for a 9am opening? Touringplans says 9:15? I put it in my touring plan for first thing at 9:15 and our schedule is so tight...

Does anyone know when we would need to leave AoA (we are driving to DHS and have a handicap placard so we should be able to park right up front) to make rope drop for a 9am opening?

Arrive at least 45 minutes before rope drop on a non-EMH day if you need the 1st show. Here's the current, minimum show, schedule:
Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple
Witness the future of the Force, as younglings face their fears at the sacred Jedi Temple.
25-minute shows near Star Tours - The Adventures Continue
9:40, 10:40 & 11:40am, 12:10, 12:40, 1:10, 1:40, 2:40, 3:40, 4:10, 4:40, 5:10, 5:40, 6:40 & 7:10pm

 

[ArielSRL]

Arrive at least 45 minutes before rope drop on a non-EMH day if you need the 1st show. Here's the current, minimum show, schedule:
Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple
Witness the future of the Force, as younglings face their fears at the sacred Jedi Temple.
25-minute shows near Star Tours - The Adventures Continue
9:40, 10:40 & 11:40am, 12:10, 12:40, 1:10, 1:40, 2:40, 3:40, 4:10, 4:40, 5:10, 5:40, 6:40 & 7:10pm

Great! Thanks!

 

[yulilin3]

Do your little birdies have a date when this might be?

no clue, as soon as I know you guys will know