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

[bilnsheldodisney]

One week until my SWDP!! Anyone else going that night? I will be sure to write a review when I get back. Anyone have any specific questions they want me to investigate?

 

[Sleepless Knight]

I realize I'm 9 months away from my visit to Walt Disney World, but does anyone have any idea if the Galactic Spectacular will still be running in April 2017?

 

[3boyscrazy]

Anyone do early morning magic at HS? I am wondering if they are letting people sign up for Jedi training early before the park opens. Any feedback is appreciated!

 

[yulilin3]

I realize I'm 9 months away from my visit to Walt Disney World, but does anyone have any idea if the Galactic Spectacular will still be running in April 2017?

They should be going on but they're only updating a month to two months at a time

Anyone do early morning magic at HS? I am wondering if they are letting people sign up for Jedi training early before the park opens. Any feedback is appreciated!

I believe a poster here is doing it , if I'm not mistaken. We should hear about it soon
I'm going tomorrow and I'll ask the cm to see how it's going with the sign up

 

[BlueLion]

Anyone do early morning magic at HS? I am wondering if they are letting people sign up for Jedi training early before the park opens. Any feedback is appreciated!

I just booked today for EMM on August 17th. Tried to get info on Jedi sign ups, but nada yet. Canceled my 8 am Hollywood & Vine reservation, so really hoping we can still do the early sign up. Will be sure to share info back here, especially if there are no other reports before then!

 

[Sleepless Knight]

They should be going on but they're only updating a month to two months at a time


I believe a poster here is doing it , if I'm not mistaken. We should hear about it soon
I'm going tomorrow and I'll ask the cm to see how it's going with the sign up

Thank you. Guess I'll keep monitoring it.

 

[3boyscrazy]

I just booked today for EMM on August 17th. Tried to get info on Jedi sign ups, but nada yet. Canceled my 8 am Hollywood & Vine reservation, so really hoping we can still do the early sign up. Will be sure to share info back here, especially if there are no other reports before then!

That's the same day I'm doing it! I guess at the very least we can expect to queue up for the line before the crowds come in.

 

[Karla07559]

Quick question, has there been any review on someone watching this show in the general viewing area that I can see of find somewhere? I've pretty much come to the point where it is between O'hana dinner (during holiday wishes) or this dessert party. And no matter how great it maybe in my mind it's just never going to pull me more than that dinner... However you are welcomed to try to convince me otherwise.

So because I'm leaning towards Ohana that means the desert party is out but I might be able to squeeze in just the show if they follow the latest trend of starting it 15 min after they start Fantasmic meaning that in December hypothetically the SW show should start at 7:15. Which should give me enough time to watch it and make my way onto the bus to the poly for 8:40 pm dinner and 10:00 holiday wishes from either beach or restaurant. Of course this plan relies on a lot of speculation (if only Disney could release their schedule 6 months in advanced like they make us pick dinners in advance). But if it works my only option is general viewing so I need tips (I have time to invest that day and am willing to wait there for a decenct amount of time).

 

[MommaBerd]

@Karla07559 - Here is a review from a non-party perspective:

http://www.easywdw.com/easy/blog/st...tips-and-review-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/

I'm no professional at Disney transportation, but it would make me nervous to leave DHS after the show and try to make it to the Poly by 8:40. Remember that EVERYONE will be leaving at the same time, so that will likely put a strain on the busses...

 

[jerseygal]

@Karla07559 - Here is a review from a non-party perspective:

http://www.easywdw.com/easy/blog/st...tips-and-review-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/

I'm no professional at Disney transportation, but it would make me nervous to leave DHS after the show and try to make it to the Poly by 8:40. Remember that EVERYONE will be leaving at the same time, so that will likely put a strain on the busses...

THANKS for the informative link for those who do not attend the party! Curious, for the Boardwalk Inn or Villas, about how far from this spot is the walk? THANKS in advance!

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Have you all seen this?!?!

http://www.**************.net/2016/...interactive-adventure-coming-to-disney-parks/

New ‘Star Wars Rebels Interactive Adventure’ coming to Disney Parks

The price is a hefty $499.99 and includes:

• (1) Empire Door Banner
• (4) Empire Recruitment Posters
• (1) Imperial Security Satchel
• (1) Imperial Rank Bar
• (1) Rebel Utility Blanket
• (1) Medal of Bravery with box and fabric wrap
• (1) Set of Rebel of Diversion Tattoos
• (1) Rebel Data Card Lanyard
• (1) Holocron
• (1) Wayfinder set and Mission Briefing
• (1) Imperial Security Cap
• (1) Kanan’s Lightsaber
• (1) Star Wars Rebel Journal

 

[jaz0308]

Quick question, has there been any review on someone watching this show in the general viewing area that I can see of find somewhere? I've pretty much come to the point where it is between O'hana dinner (during holiday wishes) or this dessert party. And no matter how great it maybe in my mind it's just never going to pull me more than that dinner... However you are welcomed to try to convince me otherwise.

So because I'm leaning towards Ohana that means the desert party is out but I might be able to squeeze in just the show if they follow the latest trend of starting it 15 min after they start Fantasmic meaning that in December hypothetically the SW show should start at 7:15. Which should give me enough time to watch it and make my way onto the bus to the poly for 8:40 pm dinner and 10:00 holiday wishes from either beach or restaurant. Of course this plan relies on a lot of speculation (if only Disney could release their schedule 6 months in advanced like they make us pick dinners in advance). But if it works my only option is general viewing so I need tips (I have time to invest that day and am willing to wait there for a decenct amount of time).

Just a heads up about transportation. We saw the show last night. Park closed immediately after so wait to get on poly/gf bus was loooooooong! We waited about an hour just to get on the bus and then you need travel time. I'm sure people who watched from further back were able to haul it to the bus quicker but then you compromise your view.

 

[BlueLion]

That's the same day I'm doing it! I guess at the very least we can expect to queue up for the line before the crowds come in.

Oh nice!! Yes, that was my thought exactly. Since they are open to the people with early breakfast reservations (barring any changes), I can't see being blocked off from walking over that way if you're already in the park at 7:45. Guess we'll find out though!

 

[yulilin3]

Quick question, has there been any review on someone watching this show in the general viewing area that I can see of find somewhere? I've pretty much come to the point where it is between O'hana dinner (during holiday wishes) or this dessert party. And no matter how great it maybe in my mind it's just never going to pull me more than that dinner... However you are welcomed to try to convince me otherwise.

So because I'm leaning towards Ohana that means the desert party is out but I might be able to squeeze in just the show if they follow the latest trend of starting it 15 min after they start Fantasmic meaning that in December hypothetically the SW show should start at 7:15. Which should give me enough time to watch it and make my way onto the bus to the poly for 8:40 pm dinner and 10:00 holiday wishes from either beach or restaurant. Of course this plan relies on a lot of speculation (if only Disney could release their schedule 6 months in advanced like they make us pick dinners in advance). But if it works my only option is general viewing so I need tips (I have time to invest that day and am willing to wait there for a decenct amount of time).

Just remember that hours will probably change so keep that in mind. DHS is bound to be open until a little later than what is currently posted.
Best view would be before the taped off walkway that comes from Launch Bay towards the Hyperion. Try and stay towards the middle or middle left of Hollywood Blvd. Basically if you can see the Chinese Theater and the 2 additional projection screens on either side you are good. If you go to much toward the right you will miss the fireworks.

THANKS for the informative link for those who do not attend the party! Curious, for the Boardwalk Inn or Villas, about how far from this spot is the walk? THANKS in advance!

it's about a 10 to 15 minute walk to Boardwalk

Just a heads up about transportation. We saw the show last night. Park closed immediately after so wait to get on poly/gf bus was loooooooong! We waited about an hour just to get on the bus and then you need travel time. I'm sure people who watched from further back were able to haul it to the bus quicker but then you compromise your view.

Getting out has been a mess cause everyone is leaving at the same time. We usually just sit at a bench and stay for another 30 minutes while everyone leaves.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Getting out has been a mess cause everyone is leaving at the same time. We usually just sit at a bench and stay for another 30 minutes while everyone leaves.

Makes me glad that we're doing the party on an EMH night and staying onsite!

 

[MissouriPrincess]

Makes me glad that we're doing the party on an EMH night and staying onsite!

We went on an EMH night, and we were able to ride TOT twice while waiting for things to clear out. We also stayed in the roped off area for the party until we were able to easily leave without becoming part of the huge mass. There was a 2nd Fantasmic that night, so many were heading that direction, too. We had thought we would go to Fantasmic, but after Star Wars, we felt like we were satisfied with night shows for the evening, and we've only seen Fantasmic once.

 

[jaz0308]

Makes me glad that we're doing the party on an EMH night and staying onsite!

That's exactly what I had wished I had done instead!

 

[nemofans]

I know it was talked about somewhere on here, but can't find it.

Disney Visa Star Wars meet & greet is at DHS? I know there's one at Epcot, but not sure if there's a Star Wars one at DHS.
Thanks!

FORGET IT. I found the info. Yes m&g between 11-4 pm.

 

[Andyman33]

watched it on back to back nights right in front of the taped walkway...we got there about 10 minutes prior and had perfect spots...all those people sitting make for a whole lot more room when they stand up...and MANY people push way forward when they do that. we were on the edge of the tape and had no one within 15 feet of us as they all scrambled forward....not sure why either

 

[yulilin3]

watched it on back to back nights right in front of the taped walkway...we got there about 10 minutes prior and had perfect spots...all those people sitting make for a whole lot more room when they stand up...and MANY people push way forward when they do that. we were on the edge of the tape and had no one within 15 feet of us as they all scrambled forward....not sure why either

if I'm understanding you correctly. You were at the taped area in front of the walkway, so the area closer to the actual Center Stage. And when they asked everyone to stand up, everyone moved forward toward the stage and you just stayed back by the tape (the tape being behind you)