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

[yulilin3]

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.

Seeing as it hasn't opened up more than maybe a month in advance no need to worry at 180 days. When it does open it books fast on high season times, on lower season it doesn't sell out that fast. Easiest way to book is online but you can also call

 

[KangaFan]

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.

Thanks for posting this. I wondered if they would offer some other form of compensation. They are only offered on 1 of our park days so we wouldn't be able to re-schedule but since the major reason for attending is the reserved area, no one in our group wants to risk spending all that $$ for desserts/drinks. At least this way, I can give the group all the intel the day before if we have to decide whether or not to cancel.

Thanks!

 

[KangaFan]

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

That's what I was afraid of since most of our group is really doing this for the reserved viewing. The other stuff was just a nice bonus but a bit pricey without the view.

 

[TraceyL]

I'm at the dessert party tonight. I'm in my own so if you see me looking lost - please say hi

 

[yulilin3]

I'm at the dessert party tonight. I'm in my own so if you see me looking lost - please say hi

Have fun

 

[yulilin3]

Merchandise for Rogue One https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...ndise-coming-to-disney-parks-on-september-30/

 

[madchatter]

Everyone look into your crystal ball for a second! Concerning the upcoming Xmas holidays...

ASSUMING they continue the fireworks show through the holidays
and ASSUMING they continue the current nightly schedule (4 nights a week)
and ASSUMING they have similar park hours to the weeks around Christmas as last year...

Do we think the fireworks would move back to around 11pm like last year? Or would they try keep them earlier for some reason?

We're planning a 12/17-12/23 trip and it's been tough to even choose which day where. We had to pull the trigger on dining a while back of course but I have enough flexibility to get us to HS on a firework evening if it seems like they'll probably be late-ish.

And with the high crowds at that time of year, we would probably opt for the dessert party if it were still an offering. It might be worth it just for the designated viewing area alone if crowds are a 10+.

Prediction?

thanks...

 

[yulilin3]

Everyone look into your crystal ball for a second! Concerning the upcoming Xmas holidays...

ASSUMING they continue the fireworks show through the holidays
and ASSUMING they continue the current nightly schedule (4 nights a week)
and ASSUMING they have similar park hours to the weeks around Christmas as last year...

Do we think the fireworks would move back to around 11pm like last year? Or would they try keep them earlier for some reason?

We're planning a 12/17-12/23 trip and it's been tough to even choose which day where. We had to pull the trigger on dining a while back of course but I have enough flexibility to get us to HS on a firework evening if it seems like they'll probably be late-ish.

And with the high crowds at that time of year, we would probably opt for the dessert party if it were still an offering. It might be worth it just for the designated viewing area alone if crowds are a 10+.

Prediction?

thanks...

but...I'll play along
I expect SWaGS to start being performed nightly starting the week of Dec. 18th.
I also expect hours to extend to at least 9pm. Since Fantasmic is already scheduled I expect SWaFS to be at 8:30pm or 9pm
Once the hours extend to 11pm (probably Dec. 23) we will see the addition of the second F! and then who knows at what time they will have SWaGS, probably 10pm

A lot of maybes and ifs

 

[TraceyL]

7-30 and we're still inside launch bay

 

[madchatter]

but...I'll play along
I expect SWaGS to start being performed nightly starting the week of Dec. 18th.
I also expect hours to extend to at least 9pm. Since Fantasmic is already scheduled I expect SWaFS to be at 8:30pm or 9pm
Once the hours extend to 11pm (probably Dec. 23) we will see the addition of the second F! and then who knows at what time they will have SWaGS, probably 10pm

A lot of maybes and ifs

Ha ha...I definitely acknowledge the "futility probability" of out-guessing Disney. Everything you said makes total sense. I know that attendance year over year is down in 2016 but I assume the holidays will still be wall to wall. My hopes are based on last year's hours and times as found on TP.com

HS moved to 11pm close on Friday 12/18 with F! at 7 and 9 with fireworks at 11pm.

I guess we all just do the best we can until all is revealed in due time...

 

[yulilin3]

7-30 and we're still inside launch bay

I can hear thunder from my house. I hope it clears long enough for the show

 

[dburg30]

On a sold out night, how packed is it going to be? Considering switching to a non sold out night.. Just not sure how many tickets they sell for this.

 

[yulilin3]

On a sold out night, how packed is it going to be? Considering switching to a non sold out night.. Just not sure how many tickets they sell for this.

Capacity is 185. You can read plenty of reviews on page one post four, lots of people that have gone on sold out nights

 

[Iowamomof4]

Capacity is 185. You can read plenty of reviews on page one post four, lots of people that have gone on sold out nights

They increased it AGAIN?! I thought it was 170 or 175. Not that there's much difference between the two, but sheesh! I keep thinking about going for it, but hearing numbers like that doesn't give me confidence that we'll enjoy it.

 

[punkin413]

I realize I can probably go back and find this info somewhere, but I'm lazy and just prefer to ask here first. Have they been offering the SW dessert party during the slower times? We are going January 7-13 and I'm just wondering if I should prepare myself for the likelihood that it won't be offered at all.

 

[yulilin3]

They increased it AGAIN?! I thought it was 170 or 175. Not that there's much difference between the two, but sheesh! I keep thinking about going for it, but hearing numbers like that doesn't give me confidence that we'll enjoy it.

Up by 10

 

[yulilin3]

I realize I can probably go back and find this info somewhere, but I'm lazy and just prefer to ask here first. Have they been offering the SW dessert party during the slower times? We are going January 7-13 and I'm just wondering if I should prepare myself for the likelihood that it won't be offered at all.

First page has all info.
Yes, they have been offering the party ever since SWaGS opened, but you should never expect anything until it's posted, disney giveth and disney taketh away

 

[dburg30]

Capacity is 185. You can read plenty of reviews on page one post four, lots of people that have gone on sold out nights

Either didnt see specifically or just plain missed which reviews were on sold out nights.. Read some about very crowded.. Man, 185 people in that viewing area and food lines.. Have to really reconsider... Ugh.. was looking forward to it also, now, not so much.

 

[yulilin3]

Either didnt see specifically or just plain missed which reviews were on sold out nights.. Read some about very crowded.. Man, 185 people in that viewing area and food lines.. Have to really reconsider... Ugh.. was looking forward to it also, now, not so much.

Almost all the reviews are from sold out nights since the party has sold out almost every night
It's a matter of priority and what you want to get our of the party. If you are at the entrance to the party early you will find a good table and the food line not crowded, I'd you wait until the party has already opened you will find it harder to navigate. I like the tables that are at the cantina area cause is not crowded there and it's close to go get more food and drink, but that's me.

 

[yulilin3]

Here's a list of stores and events happening tomorrow and some during the entire weekend for Force Friday Rogue One http://www.starwars.com/news/rogue-one-products-retailer-exclusives