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

[Lisa F]

We attended with our kids (11, 8 & 2) a couple weeks ago and had a great time. We arrived a little early for check-in and placed our things on a table & bench across from the Kylo/Chewbacca meets. It was easy to go around the corner to the food stations or send the kids up the stairs to the Cantina. Much less congested than the main area and it allowed us to enjoy the party without worrying about our little one getting lost in a sea of people.

thanks for this tip. Is this technically part of the party or outside of the party confines?

 

[Kudmani]

thanks for this tip. Is this technically part of the party or outside of the party confines?

It's part of the party, but more relaxed in terms of crowds from our standpoint. It's right beside the main entrance to the food stations. Since it was outside the main area, it allowed our party to reserve a bench/table before the event actually started. After going back into the main area to get more food, it was always nice to return to our section and be able to move around. Still lots of interaction with the Stormtroopers and quick access up the stairs to the Jawas.

 

[yulilin3]

We attended with our kids (11, 8 & 2) a couple weeks ago and had a great time. We arrived a little early for check-in and placed our things on a table & bench across from the Kylo/Chewbacca meets. It was easy to go around the corner to the food stations or send the kids up the stairs to the Cantina. Much less congested than the main area and it allowed us to enjoy the party without worrying about our little one getting lost in a sea of people.

That's great to hear!! Thanks so much for the tip! I probably need to figure out the layout of the land. Can't quite picture it yet since I've never been to Launch Bay.

thanks for this tip. Is this technically part of the party or outside of the party confines?

@Kudmani is talking about the areain between C,D,E. Several posters have talked about this. They set up the tables an hour before the party starts and in this area they have 3 to 4 tables, outside the roped off dessert party (black shaded one) so you can grab your table early and there are also 2 longer benches along the wall next to the tables.

 

[Candycane83]

@Kudmani is talking about the areain between C,D,E. Several posters have talked about this. They set up the tables an hour before the party starts and in this area they have 3 to 4 tables, outside the roped off dessert party (black shaded one) so you can grab your table early and there are also 2 longer benches along the wall next to the tables.

Thanks @yulilin3 as usual, you r the best

 

[CJK]

Do the courtyard tables generally fill up early? I was planning to get a table there....

 

[Kudmani]

@Kudmani is talking about the areain between C,D,E. Several posters have talked about this. They set up the tables an hour before the party starts and in this area they have 3 to 4 tables, outside the roped off dessert party (black shaded one) so you can grab your table early and there are also 2 longer benches along the wall next to the tables.

Thanks, @yulilin3! You will also get all of the non-partygoers walking down the steps in this area and drooling over all of the treats on your plate and wishing they could join you. Pretty low traffic at the time of the party, so not a big deal.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Do the courtyard tables generally fill up early? I was planning to get a table there....

First night we did it, it had rained right before so everything out there was wet -- didn't see anyone out there.

Second time, we saw a few people out there, but that was probably the last area to fill up -- at least that night. To be honest, I don't think it's all that clear that people CAN go out there, so I don't think anyone ventured out until everything else seemed full!

Not sure this is typical though...?

 

[yulilin3]

Do the courtyard tables generally fill up early? I was planning to get a table there....

no, most people don't even know they are there. You can reach the courtyard by walking up the stars from the dessert party (when you get food and drinks) walk across the Cantina and they have an open door. If it's not raining I'm planning on going to DHS on Sunday and will get video of the set up, I think it will help

 

[Lisa F]

@Kudmani is talking about the areain between C,D,E. Several posters have talked about this. They set up the tables an hour before the party starts and in this area they have 3 to 4 tables, outside the roped off dessert party (black shaded one) so you can grab your table early and there are also 2 longer benches along the wall next to the tables.

@Candycane83 is right, you are the best. it would be nice if our group can target this, we can get a little rowdy without being in the middle of all of the action. Looks like the perfect spot. <3 the DIS

 

[yulilin3]

@Candycane83 is right, you are the best. it would be nice if our group can target this, we can get a little rowdy without being in the middle of all of the action. Looks like the perfect spot. <3 the DIS

when are you guys coming?

 

[Lisa F]

when are you guys coming?

12/3, we are waiting (impatiently) for the party to open up! and all assuming it will at some point! We have a happy dance thread for our week and several people were interested in that night, we decided given the nature of the event it might be a nice time for a little meetup!

also if the great and wise @yulilin3 were to make an appearance she would be most welcome!

 

[BlueLion]

In case it's helpful at all, here's a photo of the party area taken from the Kylo Ren end, "D" on the map. You can see the non-alcoholic drinks on the left, and then most of the food was along that same wall, like where that light is on and I think where the people are standing.

 

[yulilin3]

Here's another review,first night without dessert party and then with dessert party. http://www.magicofmainstreet.com/star-wars-galactic-spectacular-dessert-party-review/
I asked the author of the post and he set up his tripod to be 5'10" high, for those wondering

 

[pigletgirl]

This has probably been asked before, but does anyone know if and/or when they'll extend the fireworks into November?

 

[yulilin3]

This has probably been asked before, but does anyone know if and/or when they'll extend the fireworks into November?

They've been updating very slowly, only a couple of weeks at a time, if the latest trend tend to be true we should have an update on October hours this week, November should come mid to end of September. First page has all updated info, fireworks schedule is on post #11

 

[areno79]

@yulilin3 Thanks for the map!! I haven't been to DHS since 2012, so I'm struggling figuring out the layout of the land. I'm part of the rowdy 12/3 DIS group

 

[yulilin3]

@yulilin3 Thanks for the map!! I haven't been to DHS since 2012, so I'm struggling figuring out the layout of the land. I'm part of the rowdy 12/3 DIS group

I'll get a proper video of LB and the dessert setup if it doesn't rain, on Sunday. I'm a visual person so videos have always helped me. Sounds like a fun meet on 12/3

 

[yulilin3]

found a pic of the area @Kudmani talked about. It's dark and hard to see the benches but they are along the wall on the right
This is taken fcoming fro the celebration room, to my left is the ramp and to my right is the Cantina. Kylo meet straight ahead, you can also see the ropes that denote the dessert party. You can see the tables being set up outside the roped area

 

[mickeyhereicome]

Question about Jedi Training. We have a PPO reservation at Hollywood and Vine for 8am on September 13th. On crowd calendars it is predicting very low attendance. Do you think I can arrive at rope drop and sign my boys up for JT or should I stick with the dining reservation to be ahead? My boys have near done JT and really want to, but we are only going to H&V for JT.

 

[yulilin3]

Question about Jedi Training. We have a PPO reservation at Hollywood and Vine for 8am on September 13th. On crowd calendars it is predicting very low attendance. Do you think I can arrive at rope drop and sign my boys up for JT or should I stick with the dining reservation to be ahead? My boys have near done JT and really want to, but we are only going to H&V for JT.

If you don't want to have the H&V breakfast you will be fine arriving 30 minutes before rope drop and signing up.