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

[BlueLion]

Disney just emailed me a Star Wars Dessert Party review to complete.
My number one complaint was the lack of seating, followed by our not so perfect view on the night we were there. IMHO everyone who has paid to attend should have a seat at the party, and a good view of the show. That said, I don't feel as though anyone attending the party should have to be concerned with leaving early to claim a spot, as the Stormtrooper escort out to the show is part of the overall expierience...just my two cents. I understand that the location is a challenge, but I think they need to continue to experiment with the logistics of the entire viewing area. The regular crowd in the large section in front of us could perhaps be reduced; it seemed as though the folks in last few rows of this section that backed up against the walkway had a good view. Perhaps with a few tweaks they could make the party more enjoyable. It is a great show, so I hope Disney is taking notes.

Good feedback, I'm hoping they can address at least some of it by the time we go later this month!

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Wow, a great shout out to our old Star Wars Weekends thread. Thank you so much. Not to get to whiny but our Star Wars thread has never seen any recognition from the Disboard people. Never was thread of the month or helpful thread of the week. Even though we have been open and everyone on here is always so helpful and positive. I have managed the SW thread for 4 years and never heard from any Dis management about it being so special or informative.
I push that aside when I see people report back on a great trip or how they managed to book certain things. Like I've always said, I'm happy to help and pride myself and everyone here that our thread is able to be 517 pages long and not have any negative, snarky, sarcastic or rude people.
http://www.wdwinfo.com/walt-disney-...e-trip-of-a-lifetime-2015-star-wars-weekends/
and yes, I get teary eyed each time SWW comes up. Such great times...

I cannot think of a more helpful thread full of kinder people. I think people tend to respond positively to YOUR kindness & helpfulness, and so the thread continues as such.

Exactly what @Pixie Dust ✨ said!

This (now along with the Rumors of Light thread) are my DIS happy places!!

 

[Andrea Wright]

This may have already been answered here, but I can't find it!

Any ideas on wait times for Kylo Ren and Chewy M&G? I'm trying to figure out how much time to devote to the Launch Bay. I have a very interested 6 year old who will probably like roaming for a while, but we won't be watching any videos or playing any video games. Is 1 hour enough time?

 

[yulilin3]

This may have already been answered here, but I can't find it!

Any ideas on wait times for Kylo Ren and Chewy M&G? I'm trying to figure out how much time to devote to the Launch Bay. I have a very interested 6 year old who will probably like roaming for a while, but we won't be watching any videos or playing any video games. Is 1 hour enough time?

Minimal lines for both first thing in the morning or late in the evening
Their lines midday are usually 25 to 30 minutes
If you have the Disney Visa card there's a meet and greet with Kylo that has less of a wait, from 11am to 4pm, inside Launch Bay as well
To look at all the props it shouldn't take more than 20 minutes

 

[Amw1064]

Not sure why my post above didn't post my response but only the quote. Anyway, yes from Frozen theater to Launch Bay and at 9:20 there was still a walkway. I was sitting on the ground talking to my friends when they said "only 10 minutes until...." . So at 9:20 there was definitely still a wide walkway. About 9:25 is when they made us all stand up and we were able to move forward so I did not notice if walkway was still there. I had no kids on shoulders or iPads in front of us. I am 5'4 and my daughter is 5'3. We both could see everything. However there were some pretty short men in front of us (5'6ish) so we lucked out and they left about halfway through. I guess we just got lucky over all but I will take it since I normally can't see anything. Will have to think more about that dessert party. My daughter got her picture with a storm trooper last night so she was extremely happy and the Jawas traded some beads for a part of a droid so I guess a very successful evening.

 

[yulilin3]

Not sure why my post above didn't post my response but only the quote. Anyway, yes from Frozen theater to Launch Bay and at 9:20 there was still a walkway. I was sitting on the ground talking to my friends when they said "only 10 minutes until...." . So at 9:20 there was definitely still a wide walkway. About 9:25 is when they made us all stand up and we were able to move forward so I did not notice if walkway was still there. I had no kids on shoulders or iPads in front of us. I am 5'4 and my daughter is 5'3. We both could see everything. However there were some pretty short men in front of us (5'6ish) so we lucked out and they left about halfway through. I guess we just got lucky over all but I will take it since I normally can't see anything. Will have to think more about that dessert party. My daughter got her picture with a storm trooper last night so she was extremely happy and the Jawas traded some beads for a part of a droid so I guess a very successful evening.

That's great that you had such goods luck. The walkway from launch bay to hyperion stays a walkway, they allow people to stand in the walkway that comes straight from Hollywood blvd to center stage about 10 minutes before the show

 

[bilnsheldodisney]

Wow, a great shout out to our old Star Wars Weekends thread. Thank you so much. Not to get to whiny but our Star Wars thread has never seen any recognition from the Disboard people. Never was thread of the month or helpful thread of the week. Even though we have been open and everyone on here is always so helpful and positive. I have managed the SW thread for 4 years and never heard from any Dis management about it being so special or informative.
I push that aside when I see people report back on a great trip or how they managed to book certain things. Like I've always said, I'm happy to help and pride myself and everyone here that our thread is able to be 517 pages long and not have any negative, snarky, sarcastic or rude people.
http://www.wdwinfo.com/walt-disney-...e-trip-of-a-lifetime-2015-star-wars-weekends/
and yes, I get teary eyed each time SWW comes up. Such great times...

this is my favorite thread. i watch the dis unplugged stuff and keep waiting for them to mention this thread. they should.

 

[Missyrose]

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.

This is literally what we did two Thursdays ago. At 9:15/9:20, the CMs have everyone in that section push forward to the stage and it left a ton of space at the back of that front section and we just walked across the walkway and slipped in.

 

[PatMcDuck]

Hi all, I am going to WDW in late October, so I have no idea which nights they will have the SW fireworks, and the Dessert party. But, I am hoping they schedule it soon so I can buy tickets. With the new party, inside, they escort you out shortly before the event? Do some people leave earlier to get a better spot?

I would not be concerned if it was just me and DH, but we will have DS with us in his WC. Will he be able to see the show from his chair? I do not expect him to see perfectly, that is not my expectation, I just want him to enjoy it as much as possible. Because of the WC, should we leave the party before the escort outside?

Thanks all! I have been reading back several pages, sorry if this question was asked and answered.

 

[Missyrose]

Hi all, I am going to WDW in late October, so I have no idea which nights they will have the SW fireworks, and the Dessert party. But, I am hoping they schedule it soon so I can buy tickets. With the new party, inside, they escort you out shortly before the event? Do some people leave earlier to get a better spot?

I would not be concerned if it was just me and DH, but we will have DS with us in his WC. Will he be able to see the show from his chair? I do not expect him to see perfectly, that is not my expectation, I just want him to enjoy it as much as possible. Because of the WC, should we leave the party before the escort outside?

Thanks all! I have been reading back several pages, sorry if this question was asked and answered.

They have a wheelchair section roped off at the front of the dessert party viewing area.

 

[Elliemay2]

Rumors of Light thread

Is there a link to this Thread? I feel left out. LOL

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Is there a link to this Thread? I feel left out. LOL

Yes!! Join!!

http://www.disboards.com/threads/rumors-of-light-rol-discussion-thread.3486308/

 

[Billabongi]

So this was available to book in August right? It looks like it's completely sold out for August but wide open for September which seems odd to me, so just making sure this is right and not a booking problem.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Dismomalita]

Can you cancel these reservations and my when to avoid a penalty. I'm hoping to grab tickets for the 11thmof August. Sold out at this point. Is it worth stalking

 

[Cluelyss]

Can you cancel these reservations and my when to avoid a penalty. I'm hoping to grab tickets for the 11thmof August. Sold out at this point. Is it worth stalking

There is a 24 hour cancellation policy. Let the stalking commence

 

[Cluelyss]

So this was available to book in August right? It looks like it's completely sold out for August but wide open for September which seems odd to me, so just making sure this is right and not a booking problem.

Thanks in advance!

September dates were only opened recently, which is likely why they are not all sold out yet. August opened a while ago.

 

[yaya74]

How much time should I plan for Launch Bay if I want to take pictures with characters and trade with Jawa? Will there be a long line if I go there at 9am? Trying to figure out which JTA slot I should sign up. TIA!

 

[yulilin3]

How much time should I plan for Launch Bay if I want to take pictures with characters and trade with Jawa? Will there be a long line if I go there at 9am? Trying to figure out which JTA slot I should sign up. TIA!

In the morning around 30 to 40 minutes. in the after noon about an hour

 

[Vickie1016]

so would you say that EMH is a good strategy for stress free signing up for Jedi Training Academy? I planned our HS day to be on EMH even though that is a more crowded day for that reason. I figure between doing Jedi Training Academy, having Sci Fi Dine in planned and 3 fastpasses that even if more crowded we can do the rest without a huge wait since it would really only leave shows. So basically you were able to sign up before they even let you into the park and it did not impact your EMH touring at all? I had figured I would give EMH over to jedi signup!

For us it was quick. We were able to sign up and then get back into the holding area with the rest of the EMH resort guests. All EMH guests were let into the park about 7:45, we went to Jedi signup, which is past Hollywood & Vine, while the other guests were held near the stage area. At 8:00 everyone was let past the stage area to go onto their desired locations.

On a side note - DD10 only likes to ride Toy Story, so the other rides are a non factor for us and the crowds only affected us while awaiting to see the March of the First order and the Star Wars stage show (the exact names escapes me at the moment).

As others have posted, this is all subject to change. This thread has helped so much in planing everything Star Wars, so if something changes, I think this is the place to read about it!!!

 

[Vickie1016]

Wow, a great shout out to our old Star Wars Weekends thread. Thank you so much. Not to get to whiny but our Star Wars thread has never seen any recognition from the Disboard people. Never was thread of the month or helpful thread of the week. Even though we have been open and everyone on here is always so helpful and positive. I have managed the SW thread for 4 years and never heard from any Dis management about it being so special or informative.
I push that aside when I see people report back on a great trip or how they managed to book certain things. Like I've always said, I'm happy to help and pride myself and everyone here that our thread is able to be 517 pages long and not have any negative, snarky, sarcastic or rude people.
http://www.wdwinfo.com/walt-disney-...e-trip-of-a-lifetime-2015-star-wars-weekends/
and yes, I get teary eyed each time SWW comes up. Such great times...

This thread, all the wonderful people who post and most importantly - for Yulilin3 - has helped me plan our HS days this past trip. We were able to fit everything in (with an afternoon break one day!) Thanks for keeping us up to date with all things Star Wars !!!