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

[brehede1]

I have just changed our reservation for the dessert party from tomorrow (Monday 1st) to Sunday 8th, for four - just in case anyone was looking for reservations for Aug 1st! I am still a bit torn - it is very expensive for us (from Ireland and dollar exchange rate bad for us at the moment), and my 2 teens won't be drinking and my husband doesn't like cocktails (I think I saw here that no beer or wine), so really doing it for the view. The reviews seem a bit mixed regarding the view.....

Thanks v much to everyone for the information and reviews!!

 

[Bronte]

We plan to view the new fireworks iSunday August 14th
Does anyone have a sugestion for the best viewing area and time to start waiting ??
Thanks !!!

 

[yulilin3]

We plan to view the new fireworks iSunday August 14th
Does anyone have a sugestion for the best viewing area and time to start waiting ??
Thanks !!!

here's a great article. http://www.easywdw.com/easy/blog/st...tips-and-review-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/
Basically the best spots are after the 2 projection towers and before Center Stage

this red arrow marks the best spot

Now the only thing is that this show is very popular and there's only a small area to grab the best spots so you have to grab your spot about an hour and a half before the show.
If you are willing to wait make sure to be right on the taped off walkway
As long as yopu can see both side screens and the Chinese Theater you are fine. Don't go too much toward the right or you'll miss the fireworks

 

[yulilin3]

I have just changed our reservation for the dessert party from tomorrow (Monday 1st) to Sunday 8th, for four - just in case anyone was looking for reservations for Aug 1st! I am still a bit torn - it is very expensive for us (from Ireland and dollar exchange rate bad for us at the moment), and my 2 teens won't be drinking and my husband doesn't like cocktails (I think I saw here that no beer or wine), so really doing it for the view. The reviews seem a bit mixed regarding the view.....

Thanks v much to everyone for the information and reviews!!

make sure to report back. Have fun

 

[Missyrose]

The reviews seem a bit mixed regarding the view.....

One thing for people to keep in mind... You're not only paying for one of the better views of the show, you're also paying for the convenience of not having to wait for a long time to get a good view. There's no "perfect" view of this particular show. But the dessert party area is darn close and you aren't going to get much else like it arriving 15 minutes before showtime (like you do with the party).

 

[DisneyKeepsUsYoung]

One thing for people to keep in mind... You're not only paying for one of the better views of the show, you're also paying for the convenience of not having to wait for a long time to get a good view. There's no "perfect" view of this particular show. But the dessert party area is darn close and you aren't going to get much else like it arriving 15 minutes before showtime (like you do with the party).

This is the big reason I will likely keep our party reservation. I know we will be tired of the heat by the end of the day with no hotel break. So waiting inside in A/C will be much nicer. I know my family won't have the tolerance left to stake a spot long outside by evening.

 

[old feller]

This is the big reason I will likely keep our party reservation. I know we will be tired of the heat by the end of the day with no hotel break. So waiting inside in A/C will be much nicer. I know my family won't have the tolerance left to stake a spot long outside by evening.

Ditto

 

[crazy_for_the_dis]

I have just changed our reservation for the dessert party from tomorrow (Monday 1st) to Sunday 8th, for four - just in case anyone was looking for reservations for Aug 1st! I am still a bit torn - it is very expensive for us (from Ireland and dollar exchange rate bad for us at the moment), and my 2 teens won't be drinking and my husband doesn't like cocktails (I think I saw here that no beer or wine), so really doing it for the view. The reviews seem a bit mixed regarding the view.....

Thanks v much to everyone for the information and reviews!!

Wait, Sunday is the 7th, not the 8th. I read this and thought I screwed up my plans!!

 

[Klinger13]

One thing for people to keep in mind... You're not only paying for one of the better views of the show, you're also paying for the convenience of not having to wait for a long time to get a good view. There's no "perfect" view of this particular show. But the dessert party area is darn close and you aren't going to get much else like it arriving 15 minutes before showtime (like you do with the party).

This is ultimately why I rebooked it. We had 8/25 reserved, cancelled it when I started questioning the view & value, and then luckily found an opening over the weekend for 3 on 8/28. I realized my DH would NEVER go for staking out a spot an hour or so ahead of time but having booze, snacks, and being able to stroll out to the reserved area would be worth it in the end.

 

[Nikki0401]

We plan to view the new fireworks iSunday August 14th
Does anyone have a sugestion for the best viewing area and time to start waiting ??
Thanks !!!

We will be there the same day, so excited to see this show!!

 

[glvsav37]

today is the 1st day of the Early Morning Magic at the studios. I'm wondering what the impact will be on the Jedi sign up? i.e. if they are letting those folks sign up before rope drop and/or what the line is like at rope drop with guests in the park already and some looking to sign up.

Full disclosure: I begrudgingly signed up for EMM for our studios day b/c it fell on one of those days and I don't want to get shut out, or stuck with a late Jedi time. (thanks Disney for making me make plans 6 months ago and then go and add this 2 weeks ago)

edit to add: I see there is thread started from someone there this AM about EMM. I asked the question over there. I'll post back here if they answer in case anyone else is wondering.

 

[Amw1064]

We were at Hollywood Studios last night and saw the show. We got to the area about 9:10. We had a great spot up towards the front and to the center. I am only 5 ft 4 and saw everything perfectly. We are not drinkers and I am rethinking spending the money on the dessert party. (Will post if I cancel). Not sure if we just got extremely lucky or what.

 

[BlueLion]

today is the 1st day of the Early Morning Magic at the studios. I'm wondering what the impact will be on the Jedi sign up? i.e. if they are letting those folks sign up before rope drop and/or what the line is like at rope drop with guests in the park already and some looking to sign up.

Full disclosure: I begrudgingly signed up for EMM for our studios day b/c it fell on one of those days and I don't want to get shut out, or stuck with a late Jedi time. (thanks Disney for making me make plans 6 months ago and then go and add this 2 weeks ago)

edit to add: I see there is thread started from someone there this AM about EMM. I asked the question over there. I'll post back here if they answer in case anyone else is wondering.

Thanks, I've been waiting to watch for updates on this as well. We have an 8:00 am PPO at H&V and are planning to sign up for JTA before that, so wondering if EMM will make any difference on that protocol. Or if it somehow makes sense for us to do EMM instead if we can still sign up for JTA easily.

 

[yulilin3]

We were at Hollywood Studios last night and saw the show. We got to the area about 9:10. We had a great spot up towards the front and to the center. I am only 5 ft 4 and saw everything perfectly. We are not drinkers and I am rethinking spending the money on the dessert party. (Will post if I cancel). Not sure if we just got extremely lucky or what.

did you notice if there was a walkway open coming down from Hollywood Blvd to Center stage?

 

[Amw1064]

There was walkway open on the Main Street heading towards the theater on the left side of the road between the roped off dessert party and the street. Then another walkway open heading towards Launch Bay Area, ( so horizontal to the theater). We were in front of that walkway directly in the center of the theater. Cold see everything perfect. Did we just get extremely lucky? It was at least 9:10 when we walked up. It was crowded but once they made everyone stand up it cleared out a bit and we moved over a touch.

 

[yulilin3]

There was walkway open on the Main Street heading towards the theater on the left side of the road between the roped off dessert party and the street. Then another walkway open heading towards Launch Bay Area, ( so horizontal to the theater). We were in front of that walkway directly in the center of the theater. Cold see everything perfect. Did we just get extremely lucky? It was at least 9:10 when we walked up. It was crowded but once they made everyone stand up it cleared out a bit and we moved over a touch.

Gotcha. So in front of the taped off walkway that moves from Launch Bay to Hyperion Theater.
I only asked because the walkway going down gets taken away about 15 minutes before the show so they can fit more people. And yes, once they ask everyone to stand up that makes more room.
I've seen many people come last minute and grab spots in that front area. I would say you were lucky not to have a tall person or a parent with kids on their shoulders in front of you

 

[yulilin3]

I'm going to DHS this Thursday to meet up with some Dissers, I can try the last minute approach to the Center Stage area and I'll report back.

 

[Iowamomof4]

I've never been over to the GMR area. Can anyone describe a little better where that last-minute spot is? I know the GMR is in the Chinese Theater, and I know (at least from the map) there appears to be some sort of courtyard in front of the theater. Is that where you stand?

 

[Amw1064]

Gotcha. So in front of the taped off walkway that moves from Launch Bay to Hyperion Theater.
I only asked because the walkway going down gets taken away about 15 minutes before the show so they can fit more people. And yes, once they ask everyone to stand up that makes more room.
I've seen many people come last minute and grab spots in that front area. I would say you were lucky not to have a tall person or a parent with kids on their shoulders in front of you

 

[yulilin3]

I've never been over to the GMR area. Can anyone describe a little better where that last-minute spot is? I know the GMR is in the Chinese Theater, and I know (at least from the map) there appears to be some sort of courtyard in front of the theater. Is that where you stand?

Not the actual courtyard as that is roped off, but if you stand by the railings of Center Stage, toward the left you will see the fireworks and the projections.
You will miss the fireworks behind you unless you turn around.
Someone described it as sitting in the front row for a movie in a theater.
Let me try and find the pics I took from when I did it.