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

[yulilin3]

Could we possibly assume this may change however based on the fact that they seemed to be wanting to make this a more permanent, nightly fixture?

For example, when we booked our August trip last month, we were able to book a Wishes dessert party, so those are out a while in advance. We ended up canceling it cause we don't like the new setting (I don't see why people doing same day reservations get the best viewing spots??) and we figured if we were paying for a dessert party, we'd rather do it for this one

But seeing as what would be happening with the SW fireworks in June was still up in the air with the old show and the new show and so on, could that have had something to do with the late releases?

All speculations of course. I'm really just throwing this out there cause I'm hoping I'll get to book one for August sooner than mid July

only time will tell...it would make sense for the new show to be permanents, since they are building infrastructure for it, but with Disney, nowadays, we don't really now.
We have the Wishes schedule way in advance because it's been a proven hit, playing since 2003. Hoping Galactic Spectacular will turn into that as well

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Could we possibly assume this may change however based on the fact that they seemed to be wanting to make this a more permanent, nightly fixture?

For example, when we booked our August trip last month, we were able to book a Wishes dessert party, so those are out a while in advance. We ended up canceling it cause we don't like the new setting (I don't see why people doing same day reservations get the best viewing spots??) and we figured if we were paying for a dessert party, we'd rather do it for this one

But seeing as what would be happening with the SW fireworks in June was still up in the air with the old show and the new show and so on, could that have had something to do with the late releases?

All speculations of course. I'm really just throwing this out there cause I'm hoping I'll get to book one for August sooner than mid July

You would hope that once they have the permanent show in place that this would become like other ADRs. For AGES the fireworks dessert party in MK opened at semi-random dates. 60-90 days-ish, but it was never the same month to month! CRAZY! Then they FINALLY made it a regular ADR. I would hope we wouldn't have to wait as long for this if they've determined that this is a solid money maker for them. But WHO KNOWS?!?

 

[Rivergirl2005]

We will be there June 21, will the new fireworks show be that day? I feel like the bog said nightly but the site says sunday wed Friday...

 

[yulilin3]

We will be there June 21, will the new fireworks show be that day? I feel like the bog said nightly but the site says sunday wed Friday...

As of right now the schedule has not changed, only those selected nights. We are expecting that to change since it says nightly

 

[ssphillips]

Fun!

I don't think there will be any issues with not getting in with an ADR. They'll have similar closure plans for HS I'm sure. MK closes to on site or those with ADR extremely rarely. We are going to be at Epcot earlier in the day and going to HS just for the dessert party

I am trying to figure out if we might be better off staying at BWI. We are at POR right now but can get BWI for $200 more, total. It might be nice to be able to walk back after the fireworks

Though we don't have a problem hanging back and letting things clear out after the show

Great minds think alike! We are also staring the day at Epcot with our Soarin' fp+. We have stayed at POR and loved it, but BWI looks so nice! If you can manage it, I would stay at BWI. That's on my bucket list.

Also, the park is open until 12am so not everyone will be leaving after the f/w.

 

[AngiTN]

Great minds think alike! We are also staring the day at Epcot with our Soarin' fp+. We have stayed at POR and loved it, but BWI looks so nice! If you can manage it, I would stay at BWI. That's on my bucket list.

Also, the park is open until 12am so not everyone will be leaving after the f/w.

Thanks. I had not checked the hours at HS. That probably seals the deal, we will stick to POR. We had our first stay there a couple weeks ago and just fell in love with it. BWI is a tie. Before our POR stay it was my favorite

 

[Rivergirl2005]

As of right now the schedule has not changed, only those selected nights. We are expecting that to change since it says nightly

Thanks, that's what I figured...just hoping it does!!!

 

[amycakes]

Thanks for all the work on this thread!! Tons of info!!

Gosh... I hope the fireworks are nightly in August.... I assumed they were until I read a post this morning! Now I am freaking out that the fireworks won't be on my DHS days. Had to try to scramble up a back up plan in case I have to switch days and switch ADRs. My family has no idea what I do for them...hahaha

We love Star Wars!! Did anyone see the facebook video about the mom that goes shopping at Kohl's and gets a Chewbacca mask? Priceless!!

 

[Meech Loves Mickey]

Thanks for all the work on this thread!! Tons of info!!

Gosh... I hope the fireworks are nightly in August.... I assumed they were until I read a post this morning! Now I am freaking out that the fireworks won't be on my DHS days. Had to try to scramble up a back up plan in case I have to switch days and switch ADRs. My family has no idea what I do for them...hahaha

We love Star Wars!! Did anyone see the facebook video about the mom that goes shopping at Kohl's and gets a Chewbacca mask? Priceless!!

LOL. DH showed me that video yesterday. Hysterical!

 

[yulilin3]

Thanks for all the work on this thread!! Tons of info!!

Gosh... I hope the fireworks are nightly in August.... I assumed they were until I read a post this morning! Now I am freaking out that the fireworks won't be on my DHS days. Had to try to scramble up a back up plan in case I have to switch days and switch ADRs. My family has no idea what I do for them...hahaha

We love Star Wars!! Did anyone see the facebook video about the mom that goes shopping at Kohl's and gets a Chewbacca mask? Priceless!!

you're welcome. I keep the first post updated so people can find current info there without reading the whole thread. But you are more than welcome to post any questions about SW at DHS, we're a big family that have known each other (some virtually and in person) for a couple of years through planning for Star Wars Weekends.
The new fireworks says that it will be nightly so we are not sure if they will update the schedule soon
I shared the mom with the Chewie mask a couple of days ago, did you guys see she got a huge basket of goodies from Kohls ?

 

[AngiTN]

I tell you one thing, if they opt to not do the fireworks nightly they will see an uptick in the sell of Park Hoppers

 

[mom2rtk]

I just hope if they aren't doing it every night they do the smart thing and do it on nights of hard ticket parties in the MK so guests not attending the party have a night alternative.

 

[yulilin3]

from what I've heard, and this is coming from a CM that is working with the new show, but again just hearsay, the show itself costs $3000 a night to do. If people are purposely avoiding DHS because of "everything that has closed" then they might rethink doing the show every night. I still expect it to be every night, at least through the busy season.

 

[Iowamomof4]

from what I've heard, and this is coming from a CM that is working with the new show, but again just hearsay, the show itself costs $3000 a night to do. If people are purposely avoiding DHS because of "everything that has closed" then they might rethink doing the show every night. I still expect it to be every night, at least through the busy season.

People: "Everything has closed at DHS!"
Disney: "Let's make that true by only running the fireworks 3 days per week!"
People: "See what we mean? DHS is dead, there's nothing going on!"

 

[AMusicLifeForMe]

I have found out the new SW fireworks show is only on the days that they are still offering the dessert party through June. That is on Friday, Sunday, and Wednesdays each week. I booked a Dessert Party a while back for June 24th, and I am just wondering if anyone knows if it will still happen since it is advertised as the dessert party for the "Symphony in the Stars" Firework Show?

 

[Skywise]

from what I've heard, and this is coming from a CM that is working with the new show, but again just hearsay, the show itself costs $3000 a night to do.

That seems low - I had heard Wishes was around $45,000 a night -

Yeah, just checked:
http://www.disneyquestions.com/much-disney-spend-annually-fireworks/
"While everything is a “theory” unless you are a part of the Disney “need to know” list (and it is a very very short list) I have seen estimates that Wishes alone costs anywhere from $41,000-$55,000 a night,"

 

[Mom of Jack 2009]

I hate being "that person" but does anyone know if there are gluten-free options at the dessert party? My husband recently got diagnosed with celiac disease so he can't eat gluten. It would be good if he has something to consume other than alcohol.

 

[soniam]

I hate being "that person" but does anyone know if there are gluten-free options at the dessert party? My husband recently got diagnosed with celiac disease so he can't eat gluten. It would be good if he has something to consume other than alcohol.

Absolutely, @yulilin3 will respond, since she has gotten this for her daughter at the SW fireworks dessert party.

 

[AngiTN]

That seems low - I had heard Wishes was around $45,000 a night -

Yeah, just checked:
http://www.disneyquestions.com/much-disney-spend-annually-fireworks/
"While everything is a “theory” unless you are a part of the Disney “need to know” list (and it is a very very short list) I have seen estimates that Wishes alone costs anywhere from $41,000-$55,000 a night,"

Considering the cost of the fireworks alone, I agree. No way is it that low for SW show

 

[Skywise]

Considering the cost of the fireworks alone, I agree. No way is it that low for SW show

$40k of that is probably getting tinkerbell down the zip line...

If that's the cost of the regular wishes though I shudder at the cost of the NYE fireworks...