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

[areno79]

Grr, I keep not getting alerts from this thread. Love the recent reviews

 

[famy27]

So, question, are all of the kids directed to the kids area in the front? Mine are only 4 & 5 and I would not be comfortable with them off on their own. Did you see any families with little ones that were able to hang together?

We just attended the party on Saturday. I have a four-year-old as well, and she had a tough time with the high tables in Launch Bay. She ended up sitting on the floor for most of the party. So, when we got the offer to have her sit in the front for the fireworks, we gladly took it. Our very nice CM, Shelly, assured us that DD could sit right with her. My older DD is 10, so she was not allowed in the roped off area. Little DD sat with Shelly throughout the show, and Shelly had her wait in the roped area until we came to get her after the show. DD was thrilled that she had a good view and got to sit "by herself" with the other kids.

 

[totebagg]

We'll be back the same time you guys are (cept won't be at HS the 7th), and reading your post made me smile We were there for a shorter trip early August for our DD's bday (14yrs) Even though our party night was the day before her "real" bday, she loved it!!! (Even more than her Chef Mickey's bday dinner the night after). I was like you, I stalked for months and would've done anything (lol) to make the party happen-our efforts are so worth it I hope you guys have a wonderful family bday trip!!! Sappy, yes...but this is why I love Disney so much...precious family memories

This is one of the reasons we love Disney so much too. The memories we make and just having time as a family. Glad your daughter had a great birthday and hope you guys have a fabulous upcoming trip. We can hardly wait!!

 

[berlykim22]

I am so disappointed that Galactic Spectacular Fireworks is not every night during our trip, think only 3 nights, and now I am trying to figure how to fit it in, if worse comes to worse, we may need to skip fantastic and go see fireworks show.
We have fantastic dining package on Wednesday, Does anyone know if we can still be seated if we go after fireworks show with our guaranteed seats?

 

[MinnieMSue]

I am so disappointed that Galactic Spectacular Fireworks is not every night during our trip, think only 3 nights, and now I am trying to figure how to fit it in, if worse comes to worse, we may need to skip fantastic and go see fireworks show.
We have fantastic dining package on Wednesday, Does anyone know if we can still be seated if we go after fireworks show with our guaranteed seats?

They open the dining area to regular guests as it gets closer to showtime. Just depends on how busy the park is that day if there are any seats left in the theater.

 

[yulilin3]

Oh I see.

The first page of this thread is always updated with dates and times, you can always check here

We just attended the party on Saturday. I have a four-year-old as well, and she had a tough time with the high tables in Launch Bay. She ended up sitting on the floor for most of the party. So, when we got the offer to have her sit in the front for the fireworks, we gladly took it. Our very nice CM, Shelly, assured us that DD could sit right with her. My older DD is 10, so she was not allowed in the roped off area. Little DD sat with Shelly throughout the show, and Shelly had her wait in the roped area until we came to get her after the show. DD was thrilled that she had a good view and got to sit "by herself" with the other kids.

that's so great that the CM did that, sounds like your DD got to be a grown up for a bit

 

[yulilin3]

anyone planning a trip to DLParis next year, here's the promo video of Seasons of the Force

 

[Lisa F]

I'm SO glad to see the reviews are still good on the dessert party. Have been following the reviews for the wishes dessert party during the halloween party and they are AWFUL. A real decline in quality of food and they have overcrowded the tables to the point that once people are sitting at them you can't get up from yours and move around. At least the food is still good here and white crowded, the lack of chairs seems to leave enough room to move around. Hoping they don't somehow manage to screw it up between now and December.

 

[yulilin3]

I'm SO glad to see the reviews are still good on the dessert party. Have been following the reviews for the wishes dessert party during the halloween party and they are AWFUL. A real decline in quality of food and they have overcrowded the tables to the point that once people are sitting at them you can't get up from yours and move around. At least the food is still good here and white crowded, the lack of chairs seems to leave enough room to move around. Hoping they don't somehow manage to screw it up between now and December.

it's the pros and cons of having tables. If the MK didn't have them they would have more room to move around. Also I think the MNSSHP dessert party takes to much time

 

[SweetJulia23]

Do Kylo Ren and Chewie meet during evening EMH?

 

[yulilin3]

Do Kylo Ren and Chewie meet during evening EMH?

Yes, morning and evening emh

 

[cel_disney]

One night that we did the party kids were invited up -- the other night, they were not.

Related to this (though I know this is NOT what either poster above is aiming to do!!!)...

One of the times we did the party, there was a woman who had kids who looked about 8 or 9yo -- kids were invited up but she could not join. They arrived late, and she elected to let them go in without her and she went back into the rest of the reserved area. The kids seemed TOTALLY fine with that arrangement -- didn't seem worried AT ALL and weren't looking back for her AT ALL. Despite that, I kept hearing her telling people behind us that her daughter was up there and was "really nervous" to be without her... could she maybe get in front of them. A couple of people let her move up in front of them. She kept that up until she was right behind us and one other party (we were right up at the rope). NO WAY my sister or this other party were letting her in front of us after we headed out early to get those spots, when we could see for ourselves that the kids were not the least bit concerned, and when she could see her kids from where she was at that point! The kids were up there laughing and having a grand old time together, and yet she kept angling with people to let her in front of them. I made sure that as soon as the show ended, she had a clear path to get straight to her kids before the crowds started moving around -- and still, the kids seemed totally unconcerned.

To be honest, I'd keep my kids with me before I'd assume I should be able to stand directly in front of those who had gotten there early enough to snag those spots. But that's me...

I am thankful that I am not compelled to be a helicopter parent in these situations (and that I have a sense of courtesy!). I still have some moments of panic when it comes to my kids going into public bathrooms without an adult after the crazy guy who jumped from the ceiling at Logan, but that wouldn't translate here.

My daughter would be over the moon if as a bonus she was able to hang out next to a CM! That would be an attraction of its own!

 

[lampshadehead]

Sorry off topic, but ugh looks like my photos have disappeared, all that is showing is "IMG". Not sure why, but if they were too big, I apologize!

 

[famy27]

it's the pros and cons of having tables. If the MK didn't have them they would have more room to move around. Also I think the MNSSHP dessert party takes to much time

I would have given my right arm for tables and chairs at Launch Bay. Trying to hold a small child and eat dessert is no fun. I know they need the space, but they really need a better solution for families with little ones. I know we aren't the target market for this event, but they offer a kid price, so I think they should offer some type of kid accommodation.

We did the party in March outside, and that was so much easier, as DD was able to sit in her stroller and hold her plate on her lap. It never occurred to me (although I suppose it should have) that she would have no way to sit or stand in LB. She and a few other kids ended up sitting on the floor almost under the tables, as there wasn't much room to walk around. One mom did hold her little guy (who was around 2) the whole time.

 

[yulilin3]

I would have given my right arm for tables and chairs at Launch Bay. Trying to hold a small child and eat dessert is no fun. I know they need the space, but they really need a better solution for families with little ones. I know we aren't the target market for this event, but they offer a kid price, so I think they should offer some type of kid accommodation.

We did the party in March outside, and that was so much easier, as DD was able to sit in her stroller and hold her plate on her lap. It never occurred to me (although I suppose it should have) that she would have no way to sit or stand in LB. She and a few other kids ended up sitting on the floor almost under the tables, as there wasn't much room to walk around. One mom did hold her little guy (who was around 2) the whole time.

It's a tough set up, just not enough space for chairs at lb. If you go over to the cantina or game room there's more space to sit down and the entrance to the food table is close by

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I would have given my right arm for tables and chairs at Launch Bay. Trying to hold a small child and eat dessert is no fun. I know they need the space, but they really need a better solution for families with little ones. I know we aren't the target market for this event, but they offer a kid price, so I think they should offer some type of kid accommodation.

We did the party in March outside, and that was so much easier, as DD was able to sit in her stroller and hold her plate on her lap. It never occurred to me (although I suppose it should have) that she would have no way to sit or stand in LB. She and a few other kids ended up sitting on the floor almost under the tables, as there wasn't much room to walk around. One mom did hold her little guy (who was around 2) the whole time.

I think that some events are just necessarily not as conducive to having young kids attend than others. I have no idea where/how they'd manage tables and chairs in Launch Bay to accommodate everyone, without drastically reducing the number of people per party (with a corresponding price increase). Then there's the time (aka COST) of setting up / taking down tables and chairs every night.

I will say that if I had really young kids, booked on Disney's site, AND DID NOT HAVE THIS THREAD AND DIS TO GIVE ME THE LOW DOWN, I could see being cranky with that setup once I got there.

 

[famy27]

Actually, I wouldn't even have needed chairs. Just a few more low tables. They had them for people in wheelchairs, but I didn't feel right trying to grab one of those, although I did see another family with small kids at one. If she could have reached a table, it would have been fine.

Maybe I'll send a letter to Disney suggesting more low tables.

 

[yulilin3]

Actually, I wouldn't even have needed chairs. Just a few more low tables. They had them for people in wheelchairs, but I didn't feel right trying to grab one of those, although I did see another family with small kids at one. If she could have reached a table, it would have been fine.

Maybe I'll send a letter to Disney suggesting more low tables.

Also if you notice in the pictures the tables in the cantina area are lower, there about 5 of them scattered there.
For sure write to Disney and tell them both the good and not so good

 

[famy27]

Also if you notice in the pictures the tables in the cantina area are lower, there about 5 of them scattered there.
For sure write to Disney and tell them both the good and not so good

Thanks! Those were a little lower, but still not quite low enough for DD. She's a petite little thing! The wheelchair tables would be perfect for her and for the other little ones.

We definitely had a big group of small kids at our party. I'd say there were at least 12 kids in the roped off "under 8" area, plus a few more that were toddlers. If they could perhaps have the same number of wheelchair signs, and then a few signs for kids under 8, just like they did for the fireworks, that would be great.

We did really enjoy the party, even with the table issue (although don't get me started about paying adult price for a 10 year old who can't drink the alcohol )

 

[flea1267]

Random, question...we aren't going until next year, the week after Christmas - I know the crowds but just the last couple of days of the week of Christmas week then we'll be there the whole first week of January - anyway any word if they plan to keep the Star Wars fireworks going forward?