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

[yulilin3]

I am also looking for April but for the 22nd. I too noticed that dates were loaded through April (I think yesterday), but none of them show any availability. Maybe they are loading them. It is interesting that April 18 is the only date not highlighted. Maybe because of the marathon?

dessert party dates are open for booking

 

[scrappingbuckeye]

dessert party dates are open for booking

Yea - thank you!

 

[msmama]

Work in the Center Stage (Hub) area of the park will begin Wednesday, March 9 to prepare for the new live stage show, Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away coming April 4 and the most elaborate fireworks and projection shows in the park’s history, Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular coming summer 2016. As a result, the character greetings located near The Hollywood Brown Derby will relocate nearby to The Great Movie Ride courtyard beginning March 11.

What? Where is this show going to be? Apparently NOT where the stage already is (or was as of a few weeks ago) for the DJ/Dance party?!?! Unless they're doing other work that's not actually the stage (technical stuff)?

 

[yulilin3]

What? Where is this show going to be? Apparently NOT where the stage already is (or was as of a few weeks ago) for the DJ/Dance party?!?! Unless they're doing other work that's not actually the stage (technical stuff)?

the moving of the characters that are usually located closer to the Brown Derby seems to indicate that they will, once again, have a sound booth there (tent). The show will be on the stage that's already there. Not sure if they will add anything else other than the speakers/banners that are already up.
I'm going to DHS on Saturday and will get some pictures and post them so you guys can see

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

FYI the extended Symphony in the Stars dessert party dates are finally available to book thorough April! I just got a pair for April 17!

Thanks for posting!!! Just managed to snag 4/15! Now we'll be tired for the 10K next morning, but what's new?!?

 

[MommyinHonduras]

I am hoping here is a good place to ask. I read (but now can not find the thread where) there are three places to build light sabers. One in HS, one in the Springs and one in MK. I read somewhere that the place in MK is cheaper than HS. Can any one help? This is a must do and with 4 kids, saving a few dollars each would be worth it but our first park day in HS so need to know if that is best location. Thanks!

 

[Dittz]

I'm hoping they make a dessert party for the beginning of June, I think that will totally make up for no SWW for my son's surprise trip.

Now an opinion. Every time I've been to Disney we've had our own car and drove to the parks. We also had hoppers then. This time we will be dependent on park transportation. Will be there a Wednesday to Sunday, do you think we would be better off with out the hoppers this time and spending 1 day in each park? Planning the Wednesday to check out resorts, Thursday magic kingdom, Friday the studios, Saturday animal kingdom and Sunday epcot before we have to go back to the airport. Animal kingdom was the day that I thought we'd hop initially or studios depending on what is there anymore, but now AK is open later and will have rivers of light and i'm hoping for a firework party at studios.

Animal kingdom is already throwing a wrench in my plans as i had made dinner reservations a Animal Kingdom Lodge but now looks lie we may have to go back to the part to see rivers of light.....

 

[TheFloatingBear]

Anyone have any ideas how fast these dessert party reservations go? Now that it's extended, wanted to book for my "date" night, but what I already have scheduled (babysitting, restaurant) is the one day it's unavailable - 4/18. I'm trying to juggle to another night, but then the restaurant is not available early enough, so not sure how I want to proceed but worried the dessert party ADRs will disappear quickly! Am I making sense?

 

[yulilin3]

I am hoping here is a good place to ask. I read (but now can not find the thread where) there are three places to build light sabers. One in HS, one in the Springs and one in MK. I read somewhere that the place in MK is cheaper than HS. Can any one help? This is a must do and with 4 kids, saving a few dollars each would be worth it but our first park day in HS so need to know if that is best location. Thanks!

I've never heard the one at MK is cheaper, it might have less options and that's why...you can build several different styles, one of them being the double bladed Darth Maul one...

 

[yulilin3]

I'm hoping they make a dessert party for the beginning of June, I think that will totally make up for no SWW for my son's surprise trip.

Now an opinion. Every time I've been to Disney we've had our own car and drove to the parks. We also had hoppers then. This time we will be dependent on park transportation. Will be there a Wednesday to Sunday, do you think we would be better off with out the hoppers this time and spending 1 day in each park? Planning the Wednesday to check out resorts, Thursday magic kingdom, Friday the studios, Saturday animal kingdom and Sunday epcot before we have to go back to the airport. Animal kingdom was the day that I thought we'd hop initially or studios depending on what is there anymore, but now AK is open later and will have rivers of light and i'm hoping for a firework party at studios.

Animal kingdom is already throwing a wrench in my plans as i had made dinner reservations a Animal Kingdom Lodge but now looks lie we may have to go back to the part to see rivers of light.....

that's completely up to you...me personally, when I have friends and family coming I advice not to park hop, just because it drains energy, wastes time and you feel that you need to hurry to get to the next park. But that's just me

 

[yulilin3]

Anyone have any ideas how fast these dessert party reservations go? Now that it's extended, wanted to book for my "date" night, but what I already have scheduled (babysitting, restaurant) is the one day it's unavailable - 4/18. I'm trying to juggle to another night, but then the restaurant is not available early enough, so not sure how I want to proceed but worried the dessert party ADRs will disappear quickly! Am I making sense?

There were very few dates that sold out so far (until March 19th the original date) but late March and April are busier times so they might. If the dessert party is a priority I would say book it now, and try and get the other ADR later, in any case you have up to the day before to cancel and get your money back

 

[TheFloatingBear]

There were very few dates that sold out so far (until March 19th the original date) but late March and April are busier times so they might. If the dessert party is a priority I would say book it now, and try and get the other ADR later, in any case you have up to the day before to cancel and get your money back

Thanks - hadn't thought about the busier time part, good to keep in mind. I booked it for the next night (after checking the cancelation policy), and I'll keep trying to get an earlier dinner ADR. Maybe I'll try to re-shuffle to another night...thanks for your reply!

 

[yulilin3]

Star Wars at Sea returning in 2017
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...e-in-early-2017/?CMP=SOC-FBPAGE20160310153046

 

[yulilin3]

Again a bit off topic, but if you are in the Austin TX area:
“Secrets of The Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey, ” a feature-length documentary will have its World Premiere during the South by Southwest Film Festival (SXSW®), being held in Austin, Texas, March 11-19, 2016. The documentary, a bonus feature on the upcoming Digital HD and Blu-ray Combo Pack release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, is an inside look at the making of this epic movie, revealed through in-depth footage and exclusive interviews with the actors and filmmakers.

The documentary will be shown at the Paramount Theatre in downtown Austin on Monday, March 14, at 12:00 p.m. Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ BAFTA Award–winning and Academy Award®–nominatedvisual effects supervisor Roger Guyett, Academy Award®–nominated supervising sound editor Matthew Wood and co-producer Michelle Rejwan will be on hand for a Q&A following the screening.

 

[soniam]

Star Wars at Sea returning in 2017
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...e-in-early-2017/?CMP=SOC-FBPAGE20160310153046

We are getting shafted again on this! For 2016, they have one the week before and one the week after DS Spring Break. Same thing for 2017 This is going to become my white whale, isn't it

Again a bit off topic, but if you are in the Austin TX area:
“Secrets of The Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey, ” a feature-length documentary will have its World Premiere during the South by Southwest Film Festival (SXSW®), being held in Austin, Texas, March 11-19, 2016. The documentary, a bonus feature on the upcoming Digital HD and Blu-ray Combo Pack release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, is an inside look at the making of this epic movie, revealed through in-depth footage and exclusive interviews with the actors and filmmakers.

The documentary will be shown at the Paramount Theatre in downtown Austin on Monday, March 14, at 12:00 p.m. Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ BAFTA Award–winning and Academy Award®–nominatedvisual effects supervisor Roger Guyett, Academy Award®–nominated supervising sound editor Matthew Wood and co-producer Michelle Rejwan will be on hand for a Q&A following the screening.

That would have been cool to see, especially since we live in Austin. Alas, we will be visiting "the place where Star Wars lives" instead, ie at WDW I hope it's on the blu-ray pack or something that we can purchase.

 

[yulilin3]

We are getting shafted again on this! For 2016, they have one the week before and one the week after DS Spring Break. Same thing for 2017 This is going to become my white whale, isn't it



That would have been cool to see, especially since we live in Austin. Alas, we will be visiting "the place where Star Wars lives" instead, ie at WDW I hope it's on the blu-ray pack or something that we can purchase.

It will be on the blu ray

 

[TheFloatingBear]

I was wondering, what's included with the dessert party? I have never dessert partied before. I've heard this one's awesome! The description on MDE seemed a little vague - I looked at the front of the thread, but didn't see if there was more of a description. Darth Vader cupcakes - check! I'm guessing alcohol is not included, correct?

I am working on my campaign to convince DH we need to do this - an unexpected additional expense on a trip where we've already had a few of those! I was unsuccessful last trip for the Wishes dessert party, but I'm swinging for the fences for this one! Any info helpful!

 

[hiroMYhero]

I was wondering, what's included with the dessert party? I have never dessert partied before. I've heard this one's awesome! The description on MDE seemed a little vague - I looked at the front of the thread, but didn't see if there was more of a description. Darth Vader cupcakes - check! I'm guessing alcohol is not included, correct?

I am working on my campaign to convince DH we need to do this - an unexpected additional expense on a trip where we've already had a few of those! I was unsuccessful last trip for the Wishes dessert party, but I'm swinging for the fences for this one! Any info helpful!

Here is yulilin's post of the Dessert Party:
Official Everything SW at DHS Thread, Launch Bay, Fireworks & Enhancements Coming Soon

 

[soniam]

I was wondering, what's included with the dessert party? I have never dessert partied before. I've heard this one's awesome! The description on MDE seemed a little vague - I looked at the front of the thread, but didn't see if there was more of a description. Darth Vader cupcakes - check! I'm guessing alcohol is not included, correct?

I am working on my campaign to convince DH we need to do this - an unexpected additional expense on a trip where we've already had a few of those! I was unsuccessful last trip for the Wishes dessert party, but I'm swinging for the fences for this one! Any info helpful!

Dessert, fruit, cheese, crackers, alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages, and a Chewie stein. Here's a link to @yulilin3 review.

http://www.disboards.com/threads/up...-review-pg-251.3439569/page-251#post-54947999

 

[yulilin3]

Here is yulilin's post of the Dessert Party:
Official Everything SW at DHS Thread, Launch Bay, Fireworks & Enhancements Coming Soon

was about to link this