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

[bilnsheldodisney]

175 is still capacity

it really is too many. even 150 would be better.

 

[yulilin3]

it really is too many. even 150 would be better.

I agree, they need to figure out how to expand the area.

 

[bilnsheldodisney]

I agree, they need to figure out how to expand the area.

they could easily take some of Kylos queue area. heck, they could take most of his queue area...

 

[disneygrandma]

I'm still waiting for Oct times. Of course, we want the fireworks. The dessert party though, just not sure yet. At the old SW party during SWW, we liked being right there to watch all the action and have our desserts & drinks too. With this dessert party being inside, I just don't understand why they can't have chairs available. It sounds like it's very crowded, and now with people reporting that they go outside ahead of the storm trooper, it's seeming like that takes away the advantage of getting a good viewing spot if we stay behind for the food and drinks.

I don't know if I've read this or not.... if we have something with us to carry out the drinks and desserts, can we take them outside with us? Once outside, are we allowed to go back in for more food and drinks?

Thanks for all the info!

 

[yulilin3]

I'm still waiting for Oct times. Of course, we want the fireworks. The dessert party though, just not sure yet. At the old SW party during SWW, we liked being right there to watch all the action and have our desserts & drinks too. With this dessert party being inside, I just don't understand why they can't have chairs available. It sounds like it's very crowded, and now with people reporting that they go outside ahead of the storm trooper, it's seeming like that takes away the advantage of getting a good viewing spot if we stay behind for the food and drinks.

I don't know if I've read this or not.... if we have something with us to carry out the drinks and desserts, can we take them outside with us? Once outside, are we allowed to go back in for more food and drinks?

Thanks for all the info!

Yes you can take food and drinks outside and come and go
There's just not enough space for tables and chairs inside LB unless they severely cut the number

 

[TraceyL]

The more I'm reading the more I'm regretting booking.
I can see an hour of wandering around juggling a plate in one hand and a glass in the other. Then not being able to have a good view unless I leave early.
Sounding rather unappealing

 

[bilnsheldodisney]

The more I'm reading the more I'm regretting booking.
I can see an hour of wandering around juggling a plate in one hand and a glass in the other. Then not being able to have a good view unless I leave early.
Sounding rather unappealing

yeah but the alternative is staking out a spot by the theatre an hour or 2 before the show - blech. although i do think improvements could be made, I have zero regrets about buying these tickets. if you get there on time, you should have no trouble getting a table. and the food is really good.

 

[yulilin3]

The more I'm reading the more I'm regretting booking.
I can see an hour of wandering around juggling a plate in one hand and a glass in the other. Then not being able to have a good view unless I leave early.
Sounding rather unappealing

The only thing I can tell you is to compare options. As far as the reviews we have seen here most are positive, with the one negative that it is crowded where the food area is.
Like @bilnsheldodisney said, if you get there 15 to 20 minutes before the party is supposed to start you will find a table with no problem. And then it's just a matter of getting the food, if you use the bowl style plates by the ice cream you can carry more food without tipping over.
As for the viewing spot, no one said that the view from the back of the dessert party area is bad, it's just if you want to have a buffer of emptiness in front of you you have to leave the party 30 min. before it's supposed to finish.
I'm not trying to sell you the party just giving you facts.
If you don't have the party then you can grab a spot early and wait it out. No problem in that.Again there have been reports of people grabbing spots on 15 minutes before the show and being fine, but that's a risk you will have to take

 

[Cynister]

Off topic but I know Yulady had reported on these first earlier in the year...

Are the food trucks in DHS really gone already?! I was planning on visiting those when I go in October! *argh* Disney, stop taking things away!

 

[NoMoneyThanks2Disney]

When the stormtroopers escort to the viewing area do you have to go at that time? I would prefer to stay in the ac and eat and drink and then show up at the viewing area 5 minutes before show time. Part of the reason I booked was because I don't want to wait outside. Like a genuine procrastinator I wanna show up at the last minute and have an okay view. Lol. I know that means I'll be in the back with a very obstructed view since I'm 5'1, but we wouldn't leave early to get front space anyway.

 

[yulilin3]

Off topic but I know Yulady had reported on these first earlier in the year...

Are the food trucks in DHS really gone already?! I was planning on visiting those when I go in October! *argh* Disney, stop taking things away!

They closed them down August 18th. The did not prove to be popular, basically the food was great but people didn't want to buy from the kiosk with no place to sit down in the shade

When the stormtroopers escort to the viewing area do you have to go at that time? I would prefer to stay in the ac and eat and drink and then show up at the viewing area 5 minutes before show time. Part of the reason I booked was because I don't want to wait outside. Like a genuine procrastinator I wanna show up at the last minute and have an okay view. Lol. I know that means I'll be in the back with a very obstructed view since I'm 5'1, but we wouldn't leave early to get front space anyway.

We haven't had any reports on the situation in LB after the stormtroopers escort people out...maybe someone can pm me and let me know
(I'll find out from a CM that works the event and report back)

 

[yulilin3]

When the stormtroopers escort to the viewing area do you have to go at that time? I would prefer to stay in the ac and eat and drink and then show up at the viewing area 5 minutes before show time. Part of the reason I booked was because I don't want to wait outside. Like a genuine procrastinator I wanna show up at the last minute and have an okay view. Lol. I know that means I'll be in the back with a very obstructed view since I'm 5'1, but we wouldn't leave early to get front space anyway.

got word back...as soon as Stormtroopers leave with guests the party they strike down the dessert area. You reservations is for an hour. So let's say today. The dessert party starts at 7:30pm, the Stormtroopers will march you out at 8pm, the show is at 8:45pm.
A few things to note:
1.- The dessert tends to start 15 minutes prior to the official start. Not guaranteed but it happens most nights
2.- We had one report of someone saying that the stormtroopers escorted everyone out 25 minutes before the show. No one else has reported back so we are waiting on a second party goer to confirm if this is true

 

[NoMoneyThanks2Disney]

Thank you for the info! Your awesomeness continues onward!

 

[MamaMeggie]

I wonder if they will change back to having the desserts in the viewing area when it cools off? We are going in Feb, and I like the idea of having tables out there much better. We did the Tomorrowland Terrace dessert party a couple of years ago and being able to watch the show from your table was great. I was planning on doing the Star Wars party for DS's birthday, but I'm wavering if it stays as is. And to answer your question about chairs, that really isn't a selling point for me in the current format - I wouldn't pay more just to have chairs.

 

[yulilin3]

Thank you for the info! Your awesomeness continues onward!

You're welcome. You could always grab a last plate of desserts at drinks and sit down on the benches at LB and wait

I wonder if they will change back to having the desserts in the viewing area when it cools off? We are going in Feb, and I like the idea of having tables out there much better. We did the Tomorrowland Terrace dessert party a couple of years ago and being able to watch the show from your table was great. I was planning on doing the Star Wars party for DS's birthday, but I'm wavering if it stays as is. And to answer your question about chairs, that really isn't a selling point for me in the current format - I wouldn't pay more just to have chairs.

I'm not sure if they would go back. The main reason for moving it inside was to have more room outside for general viewing. If they move the desserts back outside then that willoccupy a larger space

 

[MamaMeggie]

I'm not sure if they would go back. The main reason for moving it inside was to have more room outside for general viewing. If they move the desserts back outside then that willoccupy a larger space

Ah, ok. Thanks! I was thinking it was the heat and melting desserts, but that makes sense. Good thing I have a few months to go back and forth

 

[FastPasser]

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[Cali Cat]

The dessert party starts at 7:30pm, the Stormtroopers will march you out at 8pm, the show is at 8:45pm.

Is that 8pm suppose to be 8:30 or do they really make you wait outside for 45 minutes? Am I just reading this wrong?

 

[yulilin3]

Is that 8pm suppose to be 8:30 or do they really make you wait outside for 45 minutes? Am I just reading this wrong?

Sorry, yeah 8:30

 

[yulilin3]

so according to my calculations we should see an update in the calendar this week, not that it will happen but it has been the trend...so let's get ready for the October Jedis and Siths and all other intergalactic beings
Have a great Sunday everyone