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

[DisneyKeepsUsYoung]

If they walk out 25 minutes before the show they arrive in 3 minutes, Launch Bay is very close.

I guess I was wondering more if they start trying to line people up 25 min before. Or if they are walking out the door 25 min before.
I don't see why I have to stand outside in the heat for 25 minutes if the space is guaranteed.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I guess I was wondering more if they start trying to line people up 25 min before. Or if they are walking out the door 25 min before.

On 8/12 I made some notes about times... They said they were going to gather people to head over at 9:15 that night. I was already out in the reserved viewing area, and they all arrived there at 9:20.

 

[FastPasser]

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[DisneyKeepsUsYoung]

Actually they haven't moved it sooner. For example, for a 7:45 show, the party officially ends at the LB at 7:30, so they want everyone inside the viewing area by 7:30. In order to accomplish that, they're scheduled to leave the LB at 7:20, which is 25 minutes before the show. If they left any later, by the time they got to the viewing area, got their Chewy stein and water, got settled, it's time for the show. This party, in particular, is so closely timed and intense that PEO CMs don't like working it.

Everyone has said before that they didn't leave LB until 15 min prior to show time before. Now it's being reported as 25 min prior. That is 10 min earlier/less time in LB than previously.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Actually they haven't moved it sooner. For example, for a 7:45 show, the party officially ends at the LB at 7:30, so they want everyone inside the viewing area by 7:30. In order to accomplish that, they're scheduled to leave the LB at 7:20, which is 25 minutes before the show. If they left any later, by the time they got to the viewing area, got their Chewy stein and water, got settled, it's time for the show. This party, in particular, is so closely timed and intense that PEO CMs don't like working it.

They HAVE moved the time they are walking people out to 10min sooner than they used to...

Everyone has said before that they didn't leave LB until 15 min prior to show time before. Now it's being reported as 25 min prior. That is 10 min earlier/less time in LB than previously.

Yes -- true.

As I've said in my reports, it was 15min prior to showtime on 8/12 and by 8/19 when we attended a second time it was 25min before showtime.

 

[yulilin3]

Yes -- true.

As I've said in my reports, it was 15min prior to showtime on 8/12 and by 8/19 when we attended a second time it was 25min before showtime.

Another poster also reported being led out 25 minutes before

 

[FastPasser]

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[MickeyMinnieMom]

I can't respond to what everyone has reported, but what I do know is that the pack has usually arrived at the viewing area about 15 minutes, give or take 5 minutes, before the show. Sometimes a little less depending on the punctuality of the Stormtroopers. You know how they can be. Yes you do lose 10 minutes, but your rez is for one hour, but that includes the time it takes to organize the move.

I think the point is that they HAVE reduced the party time just recently by 10min per reports -- through a concerted effort/change -- not just a natural variance.

Like I said...

• On 8/12 I was specifically told at checkin that they would gather us at 9:15 for the 9:30 show.
• On 8/19 I was specifically told at checkin that they would gather us at 9:05 for the 9:30 show.
• I asked why the change, and the CM said to allow people more time to pick up steins and settle in before the show. It was obviously a change they made consciously.

I felt like we had plenty of time for desserts either way, personally.

 

[DisneyKeepsUsYoung]

I felt like we had plenty of time for desserts either way, personally

For just adults or older children I agree the time would be plenty either way. But I have a 2 & 4 year old that are super slow eaters that will not have a chair to sit in or table to focus. And one of us will have to be gopher going back for food/drinks while the other watches the kids. So I am bummed about loosing 10 min as it does effect the rushing feel to me. I don't want to spend $250 to feel rushed juggling food/drinks. I will likely be canceling now. I was on the fence already about keeping it.

 

[BlueLion]

I think the point is that they HAVE reduced the party time just recently by 10min per reports -- through a concerted effort/change -- not just a natural variance.

Like I said...

• On 8/12 I was specifically told at checkin that they would gather us at 9:15 for the 9:30 show.
• On 8/19 I was specifically told at checkin that they would gather us at 9:05 for the 9:30 show.
• I asked why the change, and the CM said to allow people more time to pick up steins and settle in before the show. It was obviously a change they made consciously.

I felt like we had plenty of time for desserts either way, personally.

And on 8/17 we were told at our 8:15 check in that we'd gather at 8:55 for a 9:30 show. I even confirmed it back because it seemed so early. This definitely added to our rushed feeling (along with a 2yo). We walked over on our own probably sometime around 9 and no one else was there. Would guess they arrived around 9:10 maybe?

 

[5DisneyNuts]

Do the changes in time leaving the party correspond to the increase in party tickets sold? I'm not sure when that happened or if it correlates, but it would make sense that moving more people takes more time.

As others have said, I'm on the fence with this too based on reports. I mean if I have to leave a party to be ahead of the crowd of 175 30 minutes before the show, do I just want to save the money, grab a snack and drink from HBD or wherever and sit on the ground for the extra 30 minutes to get a spot just as good?

I really don't know what to do, but truly appreciate everyone's take!

 

[yulilin3]

Do the changes in time leaving the party correspond to the increase in party tickets sold? I'm not sure when that happened or if it correlates, but it would make sense that moving more people takes more time.

As others have said, I'm on the fence with this too based on reports. I mean if I have to leave a party to be ahead of the crowd of 175 30 minutes before the show, do I just want to save the money, grab a snack and drink from HBD or wherever and sit on the ground for the extra 30 minutes to get a spot just as good?

I really don't know what to do, but truly appreciate everyone's take!

It is a hard decision. And you have to put the value in what's important to you and your family.
The leaving early was reported last week so it does not coincide with the 175 number

 

[5DisneyNuts]

Thank you so much yulilin! Your information has been amazing and is soooo appreciated!

 

[cel_disney]

I saw a report in another thread that on the website today, EMM dates started showing up for October (on Saturdays!)...this was new today but not book able... Fingers crossed that means we will see updated hours and fireworks for October posted Soon!!

 

[RAPstar]

Actually they haven't moved it sooner. For example, for a 7:45 show, the party officially ends at the LB at 7:30, so they want everyone inside the viewing area by 7:30. In order to accomplish that, they're scheduled to leave the LB at 7:20, which is 25 minutes before the show. If they left any later, by the time they got to the viewing area, got their Chewy stein and water, got settled, it's time for the show. This party, in particular, is so closely timed and intense that PEO CMs don't like working it.

PEO?

 

[yulilin3]

PEO?

I could be wrong but I believe that's Private Events Operations

 

[yulilin3]

I saw a report in another thread that on the website today, EMM dates started showing up for October (on Saturdays!)...this was new today but not book able... Fingers crossed that means we will see updated hours and fireworks for October posted Soon!!

EMM just became bookable this morning, no change to the SWaGS calendar yet

 

[yulilin3]

review of SWaGS from Kristin Ford over on allears. BTW when she mentions "in front of the screens" I believe she's saying to be in front of the 2 projection towers http://land.allears.net/blogs/krist...tml?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

For just adults or older children I agree the time would be plenty either way. But I have a 2 & 4 year old that are super slow eaters that will not have a chair to sit in or table to focus. And one of us will have to be gopher going back for food/drinks while the other watches the kids. So I am bummed about loosing 10 min as it does effect the rushing feel to me. I don't want to spend $250 to feel rushed juggling food/drinks. I will likely be canceling now. I was on the fence already about keeping it.

To be honest, with kids that age I wouldn't have done the dessert party. I'd have taken it as a great night for a sitter and DH and I would have gone! A personal decision/preference of course!! I just don't think the standing tables are conducive to having really young kids -- not ideal, IMO.

We used to do the MK dessert party when the kids were younger, back when tables were reserved. They could sit after a long day, there was a ton of time, and we weren't SO CLOSE to the fireworks.

At 9 and 11 now, the LOVED the SW dessert party and had plenty of time to trade with Jawas, eat, then enjoy the show.

Hope you have an awesome time whatever you decide!!!

 

[Lisa F]

To be honest, with kids that age I wouldn't have done the dessert party. I'd have taken it as a great night for a sitter and DH and I would have gone! A personal decision/preference of course!! I just don't think the standing tables are conducive to having really young kids -- not ideal, IMO.

We used to do the MK dessert party when the kids were younger, back when tables were reserved. They could sit after a long day, there was a ton of time, and we weren't SO CLOSE to the fireworks.

At 9 and 11 now, the LOVED the SW dessert party and had plenty of time to trade with Jawas, eat, then enjoy the show.

Hope you have an awesome time whatever you decide!!!

I have an 8 year old and am a single mom and it seems like it's shaping up to be a tough thing for me to have to handle, between how crowded it is at standing room only tables etc. It is definitely less and less kid friendly the more they develop it and like a very crowded adult cocktail party instead. That said, it has already been discussed with my kiddo and I will just plan how to make it easier for both of us. Also a bunch of people from my planning happy dance thread will be there so it will help with the table saving. but still... not as excited as I was.