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

[Belle915]

We just got back from our trip and we did the Dessert Party for the first time This is actually our first ever dessert party in all the parks. I wanted to give my thoughts since you guys were so helpful in my planning!!

It was just my husband and I. We headed over to the launch bay area around 6:15 thinking we would just find a seat outside and wait till we started seeing people go in, well there were two CM outside giving out the lanyards already so we got ours and headed inside. We got a seat inside right outside the meet and greet areas and waited until the opened up (i'm sorry I didn't look at the time! everyone was pushing their way in and hurrying!) I was eye balling a table close the drink area off to the side and got it. I wanted to just walk around and take some pics but it got super crazy! people were almost running and pushing their way into the food and drink areas. I grabbed a couple of the tiny plates and loaded up what I could and tagged off with my husband so he could go get some stuff too. We tried to grab different things so we could just eat off each others plates without having to go back as often. The desserts were okay, nothing really blew me away. I liked the chocolate cupcake, the blue panna cotta stuff, and also the liquid nitro stuff (sorry I forget the name off hand!) the best. The savory items were very good too! I needed the savory items after all those sweets!!! I was most disappointed in the drinks. I thought they were way too sweet for my liking, and I like sweet stuff. I don't know if this is common or we just got a super sweet batch that night.

The storm troopers walking around were very fun! That is a nice touch. I wish the Jawas were walking around in the same areas also. I did not see it for myself but i heard someone say they were trading, but I can't confirm.

I loved the special viewing area for the fireworks!!! Everyone was so smushed in and we had a nice area to watch without feeling too crowded. We went out a few mins early so we could stake our spot. I'm glad we didn't march out with the storm troopers, it might have been fun if there was more or they made a bigger deal about them being marched out, but there was just 2 and no music was played or anything. We stood in the first far right behind the rope for the scooters. I thought they would let kids in there, but there wasn't any. I don't know if they just didn't make it known kids could go in there or they were stopping them.

The fireworks were awesome! This was the first time we watched them. There is just so much going on it's hard to take in, we will have to go back!

The chewie stein is a nice touch.....but big. We didn't really need two of them. I can't imagine being a family of 4 or 5 and lugging all those home!

Would we do this again, probably not. At least not any time soon. If we did another dessert party we would probably try out wishes or illuminations. It was fun and it was a nice extra for our anniversary trip. Loved the viewing spot. I didn't like how they had everyone shoved in that little area. I felt bad for the people who came in later and didn't even get a table in that room and had to find one outside the roped off area or sit on the floor. Everyone was very pushy also. It was like they needed to get to the desserts before they were gone, but they were clearly bringing more out. It was a little too hectic for my liking.

If you are like desserts, sweet drinks, a star wars fan, and looking for a special viewing area for the fireworks- I saw try it We did enjoy ourselves and had fun, it just wouldn't be a thing we would do every trip.

 

[Elliemay2]

No clue on when they will announce either thing
Last year they announced the special force awakens event before the movie tickets went on sale.

Hi! Has there been any updates on this? Thanks!!!

 

[yulilin3]

Hi! Has there been any updates on this? Thanks!!!

nope, no info at all

 

[Lisa F]

We just got back from our trip and we did the Dessert Party for the first time This is actually our first ever dessert party in all the parks. I wanted to give my thoughts since you guys were so helpful in my planning!!

It was just my husband and I. We headed over to the launch bay area around 6:15 thinking we would just find a seat outside and wait till we started seeing people go in, well there were two CM outside giving out the lanyards already so we got ours and headed inside. We got a seat inside right outside the meet and greet areas and waited until the opened up (i'm sorry I didn't look at the time! everyone was pushing their way in and hurrying!) I was eye balling a table close the drink area off to the side and got it. I wanted to just walk around and take some pics but it got super crazy! people were almost running and pushing their way into the food and drink areas. I grabbed a couple of the tiny plates and loaded up what I could and tagged off with my husband so he could go get some stuff too. We tried to grab different things so we could just eat off each others plates without having to go back as often. The desserts were okay, nothing really blew me away. I liked the chocolate cupcake, the blue panna cotta stuff, and also the liquid nitro stuff (sorry I forget the name off hand!) the best. The savory items were very good too! I needed the savory items after all those sweets!!! I was most disappointed in the drinks. I thought they were way too sweet for my liking, and I like sweet stuff. I don't know if this is common or we just got a super sweet batch that night.

The storm troopers walking around were very fun! That is a nice touch. I wish the Jawas were walking around in the same areas also. I did not see it for myself but i heard someone say they were trading, but I can't confirm.

I loved the special viewing area for the fireworks!!! Everyone was so smushed in and we had a nice area to watch without feeling too crowded. We went out a few mins early so we could stake our spot. I'm glad we didn't march out with the storm troopers, it might have been fun if there was more or they made a bigger deal about them being marched out, but there was just 2 and no music was played or anything. We stood in the first far right behind the rope for the scooters. I thought they would let kids in there, but there wasn't any. I don't know if they just didn't make it known kids could go in there or they were stopping them.

The fireworks were awesome! This was the first time we watched them. There is just so much going on it's hard to take in, we will have to go back!

The chewie stein is a nice touch.....but big. We didn't really need two of them. I can't imagine being a family of 4 or 5 and lugging all those home!

Would we do this again, probably not. At least not any time soon. If we did another dessert party we would probably try out wishes or illuminations. It was fun and it was a nice extra for our anniversary trip. Loved the viewing spot. I didn't like how they had everyone shoved in that little area. I felt bad for the people who came in later and didn't even get a table in that room and had to find one outside the roped off area or sit on the floor. Everyone was very pushy also. It was like they needed to get to the desserts before they were gone, but they were clearly bringing more out. It was a little too hectic for my liking.

If you are like desserts, sweet drinks, a star wars fan, and looking for a special viewing area for the fireworks- I saw try it We did enjoy ourselves and had fun, it just wouldn't be a thing we would do every trip.

thanks for the review! sounds like mostly worth it! I am not a huge sweets fan myself but I am thinking of shoving a few larger paper plates and my refillable mug into my backpack for this so that I can get more in one trip and avoid the craziness at the bar and buffet. Did you try all of the drinks or just one? i'd probably just get 2-3 of one and put it in my mug and nurse it throughout the entire event.

 

[yulilin3]

We just got back from our trip and we did the Dessert Party for the first time This is actually our first ever dessert party in all the parks. I wanted to give my thoughts since you guys were so helpful in my planning!!

It was just my husband and I. We headed over to the launch bay area around 6:15 thinking we would just find a seat outside and wait till we started seeing people go in, well there were two CM outside giving out the lanyards already so we got ours and headed inside. We got a seat inside right outside the meet and greet areas and waited until the opened up (i'm sorry I didn't look at the time! everyone was pushing their way in and hurrying!) I was eye balling a table close the drink area off to the side and got it. I wanted to just walk around and take some pics but it got super crazy! people were almost running and pushing their way into the food and drink areas. I grabbed a couple of the tiny plates and loaded up what I could and tagged off with my husband so he could go get some stuff too. We tried to grab different things so we could just eat off each others plates without having to go back as often. The desserts were okay, nothing really blew me away. I liked the chocolate cupcake, the blue panna cotta stuff, and also the liquid nitro stuff (sorry I forget the name off hand!) the best. The savory items were very good too! I needed the savory items after all those sweets!!! I was most disappointed in the drinks. I thought they were way too sweet for my liking, and I like sweet stuff. I don't know if this is common or we just got a super sweet batch that night.

The storm troopers walking around were very fun! That is a nice touch. I wish the Jawas were walking around in the same areas also. I did not see it for myself but i heard someone say they were trading, but I can't confirm.

I loved the special viewing area for the fireworks!!! Everyone was so smushed in and we had a nice area to watch without feeling too crowded. We went out a few mins early so we could stake our spot. I'm glad we didn't march out with the storm troopers, it might have been fun if there was more or they made a bigger deal about them being marched out, but there was just 2 and no music was played or anything. We stood in the first far right behind the rope for the scooters. I thought they would let kids in there, but there wasn't any. I don't know if they just didn't make it known kids could go in there or they were stopping them.

The fireworks were awesome! This was the first time we watched them. There is just so much going on it's hard to take in, we will have to go back!

The chewie stein is a nice touch.....but big. We didn't really need two of them. I can't imagine being a family of 4 or 5 and lugging all those home!

Would we do this again, probably not. At least not any time soon. If we did another dessert party we would probably try out wishes or illuminations. It was fun and it was a nice extra for our anniversary trip. Loved the viewing spot. I didn't like how they had everyone shoved in that little area. I felt bad for the people who came in later and didn't even get a table in that room and had to find one outside the roped off area or sit on the floor. Everyone was very pushy also. It was like they needed to get to the desserts before they were gone, but they were clearly bringing more out. It was a little too hectic for my liking.

If you are like desserts, sweet drinks, a star wars fan, and looking for a special viewing area for the fireworks- I saw try it We did enjoy ourselves and had fun, it just wouldn't be a thing we would do every trip.

thanks for the review

 

[Belle915]

thanks for the review! sounds like mostly worth it! I am not a huge sweets fan myself but I am thinking of shoving a few larger paper plates and my refillable mug into my backpack for this so that I can get more in one trip and avoid the craziness at the bar and buffet. Did you try all of the drinks or just one? i'd probably just get 2-3 of one and put it in my mug and nurse it throughout the entire event.

The larger plates would help! We thought about bringing our food and wine tray but didn't feel like carting it around with us. We did try all the alcoholic drinks. Two of them I didn't mind so much- two I couldn't even do. They have coffee cups there we filled up with our drinks and took them outside with us You could do the same thing with your refillable mug, it would hold more.

 

[KangaFan]

With all this rain and stormy weather--has anyone had the SW fireworks cancelled or postponed on their party night? I'm looking at the forecast for ours on Monday (Oct 3) and so far it looks good, but I'm just wondering what Disney does if there's thunderstorms during the normal fireworks time.

 

[yulilin3]

With all this rain and stormy weather--has anyone had the SW fireworks cancelled or postponed on their party night? I'm looking at the forecast for ours on Monday (Oct 3) and so far it looks good, but I'm just wondering what Disney does if there's thunderstorms during the normal fireworks time.

I've been at the parks when it's been raining and with lightning in the distance and they still do the show. I'm guessing if there's lightning right on top of the park it might be cancelled. Remember that the party is non refundable but you do have to a day before to cancel for a full refund The dessert portion won't be cancelled since it's done indoors

 

[megster1123]

I've been at the parks when it's been raining and with lightning in the distance and they still do the show. I'm guessing if there's lightning right on top of the park it might be cancelled. Remember that the party is non refundable but you do have to a day before to cancel for a full refund The dessert portion won't be cancelled since it's done indoors

Is it a day before to cancel or 5? I thought my confirmation email said 5 prior.

Edit - never mind, this party is 1-day prior and the Wishes party is 5 days. Wonder why they're different?

 

[yulilin3]

Is it a day before to cancel or 5? I thought my confirmation email said 5 prior.

no, just 1 day

 

[NuJoy]

With all this rain and stormy weather--has anyone had the SW fireworks cancelled or postponed on their party night? I'm looking at the forecast for ours on Monday (Oct 3) and so far it looks good, but I'm just wondering what Disney does if there's thunderstorms during the normal fireworks time.

They cancelled the fireworks on our party night last week. Around the time we would have been escorted to the reserved section, CM's announced they would not be holding the space open due to rain; but anyone who wanted to watch the fireworks could just stand anywhere they could find. They issued water and Chewie steins at the staircase on the way out. My husband and I went to stand for the fireworks in front of the Chinese Theatre and only a few people were waiting. Very shortly, the park announced the fireworks were cancelled. Later, as we were waiting for a bus back to our resort, a couple told us they put their names on a list to be able to return another night to see the fireworks; but we were never informed of a list. Someone later called my husband and left a message to reschedule a fireworks viewing or offer another alternative; but he hasn't been able to reach the representative due to her work days/hours. He intends to speak with her tomorrow. We will be back the last weekend of F&W and hope something can be accommodated at that time.

 

[yulilin3]

They cancelled the fireworks on our party night last week. Around the time we would have been escorted to the reserved section, CM's announced they would not be holding the space open due to rain; but anyone who wanted to watch the fireworks could just stand anywhere they could find. They issued water and Chewie steins at the staircase on the way out. My husband and I went to stand for the fireworks in front of the Chinese Theatre and only a few people were waiting. Very shortly, the park announced the fireworks were cancelled. Later, as we were waiting for a bus back to our resort, a couple told us they put their names on a list to be able to return another night to see the fireworks; but we were never informed of a list. Someone later called my husband and left a message to reschedule a fireworks viewing or offer another alternative; but he hasn't been able to reach the representative due to her work days/hours. He intends to speak with her tomorrow. We will be back the last weekend of F&W and hope something can be accommodated at that time.

how bad was the weather?

 

[NuJoy]

how bad was the weather?

When we were leaving the party, it was lightly raining and somewhat sporadic, which is why we decided to stay and watch the fireworks. The fireworks were not cancelled until after the party and the party CM's instructions to stand anywhere for viewing suggest they believed the fireworks would still take place. However, there must have been some lightning somewhere because no boats were running to the BoardWalk from HS. Signs were posted redirecting guests to take a bus instead. They do not run the boats when there is lightning reported in the area.

 

[afan]

Should I hope for the rest of November this weekend or next?

 

[yulilin3]

Should I hope for the rest of November this weekend or next?

I'm expecting to have some movement of the calendar this weekend, how far will it go? I'm not sure but maybe until the week before Thanksgiving.

 

[afan]

I'm expecting to have some movement of the calendar this weekend, how far will it go? I'm not sure but maybe until the week before Thanksgiving.

I need the 9th so even if it's just a week more I'm good with that.

 

[yulilin3]

I need the 9th so even if it's just a week more I'm good with that.

Last update was 9/17th before that it was 9/2 so if the trend continues we should see one this weekend

 

[Candycane83]

I'm expecting to have some movement of the calendar this weekend, how far will it go? I'm not sure but maybe until the week before Thanksgiving.

Hoping until the 1st week of Dec!

 

[yulilin3]

Hoping until the 1st week of Dec!

That would be a disney miracle

 

[tstidm1]

Have a question in relation to the Desert Party for folks. The Question is It something you book at 180 days out? Thinking about doing it either on Easter evening or the Saturday evening and want to see if I need to make that decision now or can wait until later. If so, What is the best way to book when it become available? By Phone or the website.