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

[Candycane83]

I want to ask... I know the capacity is 175 right now and there was talk of changing it back to 140. Are they keeping it at 175?

 

[yulilin3]

I want to ask... I know the capacity is 175 right now and there was talk of changing it back to 140. Are they keeping it at 175?

No word yet

 

[Lisa F]

No word yet

this is my cynical take on it. Unless they get horrible guest feedback where people are nearly demanding their money back OR they can't sell out 175 tickets, they have no motivation at all to reduce the size of the party.

 

[yulilin3]

this is my cynical take on it. Unless they get horrible guest feedback where people are nearly demanding their money back OR they can't sell out 175 tickets, they have no motivation at all to reduce the size of the party.

Yep

 

[dsdeleon]

Well just to give some feedback on EMM mornings. We arrived today pre RD, lined up down the road as close as possible and when we got there the lines were wrapped all the way around through Indian Jones and behind it. My poor 11 yo has already been rained out once so we were beyond disappointed to get a 12:40 time at the earliest. Never seen so many parents emotionally breaking down at once and they all said it was because of the paid early hour.

 

[bilnsheldodisney]

Well just to give some feedback on EMM mornings. We arrived today pre RD, lined up down the road as close as possible and when we got there the lines were wrapped all the way around through Indian Jones and behind it. My poor 11 yo has already been rained out once so we were beyond disappointed to get a 12:40 time at the earliest. Never seen so many parents emotionally breaking down at once and they all said it was because of the paid early hour.

I am sorry you had such trouble! When we did EMM, there were only about 25 families and there was no impact on the Jedi lines at all. I guess there must have been a lot of people today?

 

[Rash]

Did the dessert party on Friday, 8/26. Couple notes that may be helpful:

- They let us in at 7:15 pm (7:30 official start time, 8:45 show)
- We were told that the stormtroopers would lead us over at 8:20, so 25 minutes before the show. I confirmed that a couple times with different CMs.
- My family (4 of us) went out to the roped area at 8:15, but the CMs would not let us in. They had a mini conference and then told us to wait behind the taped area with the general crowd (so we weren't in the way) until the rest of the group came over. As soon as I saw the stormtroopers coming, we went back to the CMs and they let us in. I had read here that they would let you in if you got there early - that didn't happen for us. Don't know if it was just confused CMs or new policy.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

it can be kind of frustrating that there is once again something you can pay extra for. But at the same time, if it's something I want to do I'm all like "DISNEY! TAKE MY MONEY!" if not it seems like a ******** money grab, lol.

Yup! Gotta' say that we loved EMM at MK. I wasn't planning on booking it... last minute booking... and we loved it. Got a ton done, tasty breakfast, lovely. Figured that with Aug crowds and heat, the more we could get done early the better!!

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

this is my cynical take on it. Unless they get horrible guest feedback where people are nearly demanding their money back OR they can't sell out 175 tickets, they have no motivation at all to reduce the size of the party.

I told them in my two guest surveys that if the kept the capacity at what they currently had it set, we would not do it again. That's about as strong as I got in my feedback, though...

 

[yulilin3]

Did the dessert party on Friday, 8/26. Couple notes that may be helpful:

- They let us in at 7:15 pm (7:30 official start time, 8:45 show)
- We were told that the stormtroopers would lead us over at 8:20, so 25 minutes before the show. I confirmed that a couple times with different CMs.
- My family (4 of us) went out to the roped area at 8:15, but the CMs would not let us in. They had a mini conference and then told us to wait behind the taped area with the general crowd (so we weren't in the way) until the rest of the group came over. As soon as I saw the stormtroopers coming, we went back to the CMs and they let us in. I had read here that they would let you in if you got there early - that didn't happen for us. Don't know if it was just confused CMs or new policy.

we will have to wait for a second report to see if this is new policy. I hope you enjoyed the show

 

[Rash]

we will have to wait for a second report to see if this is new policy. I hope you enjoyed the show

We did-thanks! Although we much prefer the old show - those were the best fireworks I have ever seen anywhere.

 

[HookedOnDCL1]

Was so looking forward to this dessert party (we have it reserved for tomorrow night). But they're calling for 80% chance of thunderstorms so thinking of cancelling. I don't want to spend over $200 for just dessert - I mean how many desserts can one eat? My understanding is that they still hold the dessert party, right? And I assume there is no discount if they cancel the fireworks?
So, dissapointed! If fireworks reservation is for tomorrow when do I have to cancel by? 6:00 today?

 

[Lisa F]

I told them in my two guest surveys that if the kept the capacity at what they currently had it set, we would not do it again. That's about as strong as I got in my feedback, though...

that is probably as strong as anyone will really feel about it and my guess is if that they are fully booked they won't make changes based on a few people who won't do it more than once as most people probably would only do it one time anyway. So i guess the rest of us should be planning on 175 now

 

[Lisa F]

Yup! Gotta' say that we loved EMM at MK. I wasn't planning on booking it... last minute booking... and we loved it. Got a ton done, tasty breakfast, lovely. Figured that with Aug crowds and heat, the more we could get done early the better!!

the reviews have been great! kind of wish i could fit it in but I don't think i can, lol.

 

[HookedOnDCL1]

Has anyone experienced going to the dessert party and having the fireworks cancelled?

 

[Lisa F]

we will have to wait for a second report to see if this is new policy. I hope you enjoyed the show

yes, it will be interesting to see if disney saw the writing on the wall about people leaving earlier and earlier or if it was a one time thing. with disney you never can tell!

 

[yulilin3]

Has anyone experienced going to the dessert party and having the fireworks cancelled?

I don't remember anyone reporting on that yet

 

[Roxyfire]

yes, it will be interesting to see if disney saw the writing on the wall about people leaving earlier and earlier or if it was a one time thing. with disney you never can tell!

It's an easy way to discourage it. One of the highlights for my kid would be to walk out with the stormtroopers. I'd hate to lose out on that just because some people just have to get a jump on everyone else.

 

[bilnsheldodisney]

It's an easy way to discourage it. One of the highlights for my kid would be to walk out with the stormtroopers. I'd hate to lose out on that just because some people just have to get a jump on everyone else.

the reason we went out early is that I am short and wanted to be near the front. The storm trooper parade was cool to see but I imagine its much less cool if you are number 173, 174 and 175 in the line...

 

[Candycane83]

the reason we went out early is that I am short and wanted to be near the front. The storm trooper parade was cool to see but I imagine its much less cool if you are number 174, 174 and 175 in the line...

Totally agree with this. This is like the Wishes dessert party where you're assigned seating and not allowed to stand by the railing. If you get a seat by the railing, it's great, but if you get a seat with a blocked view, then not so great....