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

[j2thomason]

I bought tickets to the dessert party for DH and I and we are really looking forward to it. I am a little concerned, however, about my DH being able to stand that long. Is there anywhere we can go during the party to sit for a few minutes? Can we leave the party area then come back?

When my daughter and I were there last Thursday there were a couple of benches inside the roped off party area, but it was so crowded in there that we took our food into the game room where there are 4-5 more benches. Of course, if you sit at the benches, you won't have a table to place your food or drink on. I just put my drink on the floor by my feet and held my plate. We tried to sit as much as we could during the party because we knew we would be standing during the fireworks. It worked out pretty well for us.

 

[yulilin3]

I read 2 reviews and will search for more. Is the consensus that the dessert party is worth it? It is over $200 for my family.

First page under the dessert party post there are a couple of reviews. As to "is it worth it" is up to you and your family needs.
Most people have said they see it as worth it because it gives them an air conditioned place to relax, eat some food and drinks and they don't have to wait an hour or more for a decent spot for the show.
Others have said that they prefer to wait an hour or more in their spots and not spend that sort of money on dessert and drinks

 

[jedipenguin]

Long time lurker, finally decided to join. Thank you for all the info in this thread. I'll be attending the party on September 9th.

 

[jaz0308]

Tonight's our night! At what time should we start walking from launch bay to the party area in order to get a spot right behind the wheelchair section?

 

[yulilin3]

Long time lurker, finally decided to join. Thank you for all the info in this thread. I'll be attending the party on September 9th.

to our SW family

 

[yulilin3]

Tonight's our night! At what time should we start walking from launch bay to the party area in order to get a spot right behind the wheelchair section?

around 9pm should be fine. Have fun remember that the party has been opening up 15 minutes before the scheduled time. So it might open around 8pm

 

[j2thomason]

Tonight's our night! At what time should we start walking from launch bay to the party area in order to get a spot right behind the wheelchair section?

My daughter and I went to the viewing area about 9:10 and got there just ahead of the storm trooper procession. We were able to grab a spot along the rope which was perfect for us because we are both short people and definitely not been able to see if we had followed the crowd with the storm troopers.

 

[1DISNEYLVR]

Will there be a dessert party beyond 9/24? I arrive on the 29th.

 

[yulilin3]

Will there be a dessert party beyond 9/24? I arrive on the 29th.

there should be. They have been updating the calendar every month. I'm expecting the one including end of Sept. and Oct. to come out mid to late August

 

[Billabongi]

Is there any chance people cancel these or is it non refundable so once it's booked, it's booked?

 

[yulilin3]

Is there any chance people cancel these or is it non refundable so once it's booked, it's booked?

cancellation policy is one day. So you can cancel up to the day before your dessert party.

 

[1DISNEYLVR]

there should be. They have been updating the calendar every month. I'm expecting the one including end of Sept. and Oct. to come out mid to late August

Thanks

 

[1DISNEYLVR]

Another question...when HS has evening EMH is the dessert party/fireworks show later?

 

[yulilin3]

Another question...when HS has evening EMH is the dessert party/fireworks show later?

no, it's the same times posted.

 

[disneymagicgirl]

First page under the dessert party post there are a couple of reviews. As to "is it worth it" is up to you and your family needs.
Most people have said they see it as worth it because it gives them an air conditioned place to relax, eat some food and drinks and they don't have to wait an hour or more for a decent spot for the show.
Others have said that they prefer to wait an hour or more in their spots and not spend that sort of money on dessert and drinks

I was thinking it would be worth it but now seeing it is standing the whole time I am not so sure.

 

[yulilin3]

I was thinking it would be worth it but now seeing it is standing the whole time I am not so sure.

like others have said, there are no chairs in the dessert party but there are benches around Launch Bay and you could grab your food and take it there. But, ultimately it depends on what you are looking for

 

[Best_Vacation_EVER!]

Thanks yulilin3 for all your info in this thread.

I know this question has been asked before .... but you can't blame a girl for trying... Will the fireworks and dessert party be going on in December? I've booked ADRs to cover things in case it doesn't happen but I'd love to know when I should be looking for these --- the Illuminations Dessert party is the same thing (although it shows it's not bookable yet.)

In all honesty I don't love how they're releasing things for December... half the hotels are fully booked so they know they'll have the crowds to support them ... but they can't finalize their schedule or their park hours? So not cool!

 

[summerlvr]

I'm currently planning a solo trip in September and have booked the dessert party for the 19th. Since I'm solo, if I grab some food and drinks and find a table, will I lose that table if I want to go get something else or are there plenty of tables for everyone?

 

[yulilin3]

Thanks yulilin3 for all your info in this thread.

I know this question has been asked before .... but you can't blame a girl for trying... Will the fireworks and dessert party be going on in December? I've booked ADRs to cover things in case it doesn't happen but I'd love to know when I should be looking for these --- the Illuminations Dessert party is the same thing (although it shows it's not bookable yet.)

In all honesty I don't love how they're releasing things for December... half the hotels are fully booked so they know they'll have the crowds to support them ... but they can't finalize their schedule or their park hours? So not cool!

As with everything, no one knows for sure, but we can assume it will continue on. They have been very slow in releasing information this year, not just for this but for a lot of things. Just keep checking the thread and the WDW site

I'm currently planning a solo trip in September and have booked the dessert party for the 19th. Since I'm solo, if I grab some food and drinks and find a table, will I lose that table if I want to go get something else or are there plenty of tables for everyone?

I've done the dessert solo but have made friends with people so we share a table, no point in one person having a table. If you have a bag or a hat or something like that you could leave it on the table and I'm sure no one will come and take the table from you.
The main bulk of the tables are inside the roped off area by the food and drinks but they also have scattered tables around Launch Bay and outside in the small courtyard. You are free to come and go

 

[summerlvr]

Thanks, I certainly have no problem sharing a table with others! Just wasn't sure if they are in short supply, especially with the increase from 125 to 140.