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

[SBWB48]

I've decided I'm going to do something I think most of you will find fun this coming week. I'll make the announcement tomorrow morning, I just want to give everyone a heads up.

Anxiously awaiting!

 

[MissErikaRae]

Booked for 9/28 - all by myself so please say hi (it's my birthday)

That's my birthday too!! We'll be at MK that day.

 

[chapie1968]

This will be our first time to the Parks since they started the Star Wars Fireworks show.

Do they have the show every night and what time?

Also, what is Launch Bay?

 

[hiroMYhero]

This will be our first time to the Parks since they started the Star Wars Fireworks show.

Do they have the show every night and what time?

Also, what is Launch Bay?

Merged you to the SW Thread. Yulilin3 has all the info in Post #1.

 

[yulilin3]

This will be our first time to the Parks since they started the Star Wars Fireworks show.

Do they have the show every night and what time?

Also, what is Launch Bay?

Yes, first page has all updated info. Schedule for SWaGS is out until October 1st, it's been updating very slowly
If after you read page one you still have questions let us know

 

[bilnsheldodisney]

quick review - more details to follow as I am still at Disney. Dessert party was totally worth it IMHO. We were there wed 8/10. have done both wishes and illuminations and the food selection here is far better. The bread pudding was AMAZE-balls! We had about 175 people at our party and it was crowded but if you get there early, you will get a table. Seemed like there were around 30 tables total plus the ones outside and in the cantina. Line for drinks got LONG - get 2 or 3 at a time to avoid a wait. Do go out early - we did and easily got a front spot. Met another nice dis family too! The show is so good!! We are having a blast!! we go back 2moro again with my mother in law - anyone else? DS will be in BB8 ears!!

 

[yulilin3]

Good morning everyone, kids in Orange County are going back to school again, I now have a Sophomore
First page is updated, if you guys didn't check in yesterday, the dessert party is now available to be booked until Oct. 1st.
The calendar has been updating every 2 weeks, this has happened with the last 3 updates, so I'll call it a trend

 

[yulilin3]

This week is a special one for this thread. Not sure if you guys have noticed but on Wednesday we will have our one year anniversary!
Not sure how many threads on the Dis have been allowed to stay open this long, but I'm glad that the thread has been helpful through this year of transition that Disney is having.
We have been through a lot. Since it's opening, prompted by many of you who private messaged me asking if I could open it after the announcement last year from D23 about SWLand. We were hopeful for SWW, then we got the sad news that no SWW would happen. Then the Force Awakens release party at DHS in December, Season of the Force, then no Seasons of the Force but Awaken The Force , many times guides changes, fireworks, shows, dessert parties...I have made long lasting friends through this SW over the years and I have met some incredible people...so here's to our "little" Star Wars family.

And then I got to thinking...I wanted to do something fun this week to commemorate this occasion.

So, starting today and for the next 7 days I'm doing a trivia contest.
Every day, at different times of the day (could be early morning, afternoon, late night) I will post one of my favorite Star Wars quotes followed by a trivia question that relates to Star Wars and Disney. The first person to quote the post and reply correctly will get a point. At the end of the week whoever has the most points wins a box filled with SW trinkets that I will send to you.

So as the Disney Parks Blog would say "wait for the first question soon..." (as in some time today)

 

[FastPasser]

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[Lisa F]

it's because this thread is both useful and drama free. Thank you for helping all of us out especially with all of the changes!

 

[Amw1064]

I just cancelled a dessert reservation for 3 on Sunday, September 4 if anyone needs it.

 

[Cynthiab]

For those going to the dessert party or to DHS, pay special attention to the home towns shown on the CM name tags. You may or may not recognize them.
As this is only for DHS CMs, don't bother checking the two CM's name tags that check you in or hand out the Chewy steins, they're not DHS or Launch Bay CMs.

We noticed this too! The CM had a lot of interesting facts about their hometowns.

 

[MommaBerd]

This week is a special one for this thread. Not sure if you guys have noticed but on Wednesday we will have our one year anniversary!

And then I got to thinking...I wanted to do something fun this week to commemorate this occasion.

@yulilin3 - you already go above and beyond as the owner/manager of this thread! And now, a contest?! You are AWESOME!!!

 

[Cynthiab]

Thank you all for all the info about the dessert party and JTA!!!! We were at HS on Friday 8/10 and a fantastic day!!! Some notes:

• We walked into the park right at opening at 9 and followed a CM with a sign for Jedi training. The line for Jedi training registration was already pretty long, but only took 15-20 min.
• The first available time was 12:10 when we got to the front.
• When we returned for check in at 12:10 (we did the 12:40 show) there were still sessions available. So if you don't want to rope drop, you may still have a chance
• The dessert party was VERY crowded. We got a table in the area where the jawas are stationed, but any time we needed another drink or dessert the main area seemed more and more crowded.
• Because we were somewhat removed, it was a little confusing about when we were leaving and from where. We did March out with the storm troopers. Thank goodness for the man in the red shirt and twinkly ears in front of me - the group was moving very fast and it was dark and crowded. I would not be surprised if someone got lost.
• We were not offered to move our kids to the front when we got there but right before the show, a CM walked through collecting small kids. My 6 year old went with him. As it wasn't clear where they were going, I spent the first few minutes wondering why I just let my child go off with a stranger. My husband walked over to the wheelchair area, and he was there. After the show, he dashed over to the area to retrieve him.

The best part of the day was my son got picked to be in the March of the first order. Captain Phasma is his favorite character, so he was over the moon. After marching and having front row seats to the show, we were whisked to the front of the line for Kylo Ren and Chewie and traded with a jawa. As Star Wars fans, it was a magical day!!

 

[yulilin3]

Ok, here we go. Remember to reply to this post with the correct answer for it to be counted



“Your focus determines your reality” Qui Gon Jinn

1) Star Wars Weekends was (sniff) an event that brought Star Wars fans together at Disney’s MGM Studios, later to be Disney’s Hollywood Studios, from 1997 until 2015. There were 3 years when the event didn’t take place during this time, what were those years?

 

[k8Davies]

Two quick questions, not that I've booked anything yet, as I am wasting away waiting for Nov dates (I'm sure the dark side has a hand in the calendar updates. )

Firstly can you take strollers in to the party (will have a DAS tag).

Secondly how late beforehand can you cancel the party?

As I want to go, but we're not sure how our little one is going to react to Fireworks. I have ear defenders and lots of hugs and I plan to go wishes early on in the trip for a test and do this near the end of the trip.

Although I'm not sure how far apart the test and the day should be, as I want to make sure I've got enough time to cancel if he decides that firework are definitely not his cup of tea.

 

[yulilin3]

Two quick questions, not that I've booked anything yet, as I am wasting away waiting for Nov dates (I'm sure the dark side has a hand in the calendar updates. )

Firstly can you take strollers in to the party (will have a DAS tag).

Secondly how late beforehand can you cancel the party?

As I want to go, but we're not sure how our little one is going to react to Fireworks. I have ear defenders and lots of hugs and I plan to go wishes early on in the trip for a test and do this near the end of the trip.

Although I'm not sure how far apart the test and the day should be, as I want to make sure I've got enough time to cancel if he decides that firework are definitely not his cup of tea.

Strollers are not allowed, I'm not sure about the DAS carrying guests though, let's see if someone has better info on that. You can bring the stroller into the viewing area without a problem.
Cancellation policy is one day prior for a full refund

 

[TraceyL]

Ok, here we go. Remember to reply to this post with the correct answer for it to be counted



“Your focus determines your reality” Qui Gon Jinn

1) Star Wars Weekends was (sniff) an event that brought Star Wars fans together at Disney’s MGM Studios, later to be Disney’s Hollywood Studios, from 1997 until 2015. There were 3 years when the event didn’t take place during this time, what were those years?

98 99 02

 

[Cynergy]

1) Star Wars Weekends was (sniff) an event that brought Star Wars fans together at Disney’s MGM Studios, later to be Disney’s Hollywood Studios, from 1997 until 2015. There were 3 years when the event didn’t take place during this time, what were those years?

1998, 1999, 2002

ETA: Gah, beat by a nose.

 

[yulilin3]

98 99 02

ding,ding,ding
@TraceyL gets the first point...and here's a blast from the past