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

[Andyman33]

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)

exactly that

 

[Andyman33]

and we've now seen it 4 times...only 2 times have they used the large pyro with the fire balls. first day they used it (we went to first dessert party of the new show) and then again on this sunday. however, saturday there was no fire pyro.

 

[Friendlyadvice2]

If anybody is still stalking spots, they have either added more spots to the parties or the increased numbers that @yulilin3 has been mentioning have finally hit the system as there is a ton availability for mid August currently available. I checked 8/18-8/21 and there at least 14 spots available each night; these were all showing as sold out for the last few weeks. I was FINALLY able to secure the one additional spot I needed for 8/18

Edit: I've checked the whole month of August and there are at least 14 spots open each night. The majority of these were all sold out for weeks. This must be the increase in spots finally hitting the system.

 

[ambgoph]

Is there a handicap viewing section for the fireworks show? If so, where is it? Thanks so much.

 

[yulilin3]

and we've now seen it 4 times...only 2 times have they used the large pyro with the fire balls. first day they used it (we went to first dessert party of the new show) and then again on this sunday. however, saturday there was no fire pyro.

was it windier the nights they didn't do the fire?

If anybody is still stalking spots, they have either added more spots to the parties or the increased numbers that @yulilin3 has been mentioning have finally hit the system as there is a ton availability for mid August currently available. I checked 8/18-8/21 and there at least 14 spots available each night; these were all showing as sold out for the last few weeks. I was FINALLY able to secure the one additional spot I needed for 8/18

Great news, thanks for checking and reporting

 

[yulilin3]

Is there a handicap viewing section for the fireworks show? If so, where is it? Thanks so much.

not in the general viewing, only for people with dessert party.

 

[Friendlyadvice2]

was it windier the nights they didn't do the fire?


Great news, thanks for checking and reporting

I just edited my original post also, but I checked the whole month of August and there are at least 14 spots open each night. These must be the increased numbers you've been mentioning finally hitting the system.

 

[yulilin3]

I just edited my original post also, but I checked the whole month of August and there are at least 14 spots open each night. These must be the increased numbers you've been mentioning finally hitting the system.

replying so that people coming in August get the notification. Spots have opened up everyone!!

 

[Karla07559]

@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...

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.

Thanks to both of you especially about the warning about transportation I guess I wasn't expecting it to be more than an hour if I was already at a park and not doing a transfer to get to a resort but I can definitely see how park closing would have a dramatic effect on that. Jaz since you were just there did you notice anyone taking uber rides from the park to their hotel and do you think this might be a good plan to try to cut 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 yulilin like I said a huge amount of this plan is up in the air until hours are finalized. Fantasmic hours are posted so I'm guesstimating SW and also park closing to be right after as this has been the trend. But nothing is a safe bet and that's why it's more of a plan I'm working on to have in my back pocket in case it works out but definitely I'm not banking on it.

 

[marsh0013]

If anybody is still stalking spots, they have either added more spots to the parties or the increased numbers that @yulilin3 has been mentioning have finally hit the system as there is a ton availability for mid August currently available. I checked 8/18-8/21 and there at least 14 spots available each night; these were all showing as sold out for the last few weeks. I was FINALLY able to secure the one additional spot I needed for 8/18

Edit: I've checked the whole month of August and there are at least 14 spots open each night. The majority of these were all sold out for weeks. This must be the increase in spots finally hitting the system.

So happy you got what you needed!

 

[BDFmom]

I'm very happy for those that are now able to get tickets. At the same time it makes me sad that they keep increasing the attendance number.

Oh well.... that seems to be the Disney trend.

......still anxiously awaiting for late Nov/Dec

 

[Mike D.]

I am super excited. I had decided to surprise my family with tickets to the dessert party on our first night (8/27), but was bummed to find out they were sold out. I have been trying every day for a couple of weeks. Today I was finally able to book it! I didn't even know an increase in capacity was coming, so I am glad I lucked into it. I wonder if this will make for a more crowded viewing area, or if they are going to grow the area a little? Also, how elaborate/exciting is the stormtrooper escort to the viewing area? With 2 kids (7 and 9) that are HUGE SW fans, would it be better to be part of the escort, or get there before the stormtroopers to get right behind the kids area?

 

[yulilin3]

I am super excited. I had decided to surprise my family with tickets to the dessert party on our first night (8/27), but was bummed to find out they were sold out. I have been trying every day for a couple of weeks. Today I was finally able to book it! I didn't even know an increase in capacity was coming, so I am glad I lucked into it. I wonder if this will make for a more crowded viewing area, or if they are going to grow the area a little? Also, how elaborate/exciting is the stormtrooper escort to the viewing area? With 2 kids (7 and 9) that are HUGE SW fans, would it be better to be part of the escort, or get there before the stormtroopers to get right behind the kids area?

2 stormtroopers lead the group to the dessert party, that's about it. They walk in front of the group and stand guard while everyone goes inside

 

[Mike D.]

2 stormtroopers lead the group to the dessert party, that's about it. They walk in front of the group and stand guard while everyone goes inside

If that's it I would rather get there a little before everyone else and get a good spot. I am assuming when you check in you do so with your magic bands, right? And where do you get your chewie stein?

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

replying so that people coming in August get the notification. Spots have opened up everyone!!

I'm very happy for those that are now able to get tickets. At the same time it makes me sad that they keep increasing the attendance number.

As someone attending the dessert party in Aug, I must admit that I'm not thrilled that they're adding more people... Especially given some of the recent reports about space. :-/

 

[yulilin3]

If that's it I would rather get there a little before everyone else and get a good spot. I am assuming when you check in you do so with your magic bands, right? And where do you get your chewie stein?

You get it at the fireworks viewing area. You can get it before the show or after

 

[yulilin3]

As someone attending the dessert party in Aug, I must admit that I'm not thrilled that they're adding more people... Especially given some of the recent reports about space. :-/

Everyone going please remember to report back, also if there's anything that you are unhappy or happy about there are managers at the parties, it'll be better if you report directly to them rather than writing to Disney.

 

[Klinger13]

As someone attending the dessert party in Aug, I must admit that I'm not thrilled that they're adding more people... Especially given some of the recent reports about space. :-/

I'm very interested in hearing reports from people attending after this latest increase. I too hope it's not a sardine can of a viewing area with the additional people.

 

[yulilin3]

I'm very interested in hearing reports from people attending after this latest increase. I too hope it's not a sardine can of a viewing area with the additional people.

I'm here right now. I'll count how many tables are set up. I know of 3 dissers that are doing the party tonight, I'm sure they'll report back

 

[Klinger13]

I'm here right now. I'll count how many tables are set up. I know of 3 dissers that are doing the party tonight, I'm sure they'll report back

@yulilin3 you totally rock!! Thanks for all you do on this thread!