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

[yulilin3]

I'll just say it. Tour sounds super lame. Maybe if I had kids who wanted to do the training. As a party of adults there is nothing in that benefit. Nothing exclusive in the tour.

Def. not for people that have already done the dessert party or don't want to do it , but as usual, it is a choice tour and not neccessary to do all these things

 

[rteetz]

OFF TOPIC: The DPB team did say there was one more meetup this year coming very soon (obviously) I'm wondering if it's a RoL preview

I was thinking it would be Star Wars fireworks instead. According to a press release today RoL has been given the 2017 date.

 

[yulilin3]

I was thinking it would be Star Wars fireworks instead. According to a press release today RoL has been given the 2017 date.

wow, Summer 2017, why the heck have cm previews then?
oops read that wrong, it just says 2017, so there could still be a DPB meetup for that

 

[rteetz]

wow, Summer 2017, why the heck have cm previews then?

Not Summer 2017 just 2017. So it could be January 2017 - December 2017. They aren't going to announce until they are absolutely sure of course. Because they are having previews I would imagine its going to be in the earlier part of 2017 rather than the later.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

So , the SW Ultimate Tour
First off the 7 hours. I see people asking how can they fill it, also, yes most of these are free things so it will be hard to put value to them

• A Star Wars “all-in-the-know” tour guide ok, he/she will probably escort you from place to place, I really want someone to test on the "know it all" part VALUE: obviously can't compare to the full on VIP CM ($400-$600 an hour for a large group) this person will make sure you get where you are going, get into the things that are promised and apparently tell you a lot of SW facts while he/she is on the job. I doubt he/she will be with you for 7 hours straight
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• Priority boarding for Star Tours – The Adventures Continue: regular fp line probably VALUE: whatever value you put on a fp, it does release a fp from your regular plans, so...
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• Encounter two Star Wars characters (Chewbacca and Kylo Ren) at Star Wars Launch Bay no wait for either character VALUE: whatever you value time, lines for them can be anywhere from non existent to about 30 minutes depending on time of year/day
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• An in-depth, insider’s tour around Star Wars Launch Bay: Again here come the facts, not that they are not there for you to read, VALUE: very little, IMHO, the only true real props say they are on loan from Lucas, all the rest are replicas, and like I said, everything there is available to read. Unless there's some secret behind the scenes something...
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• Screening of “Star Wars: Path of the Jedi”: Super easy show to get into, I do watch it often as it gives you that warm, Star Warsie feels VAALUE: very little IMHO
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• Enjoy Star Wars-themed menu items during dinner at Backlot Express.: So are they making new items availablle or will it be the same Imperial buurger and sald. VALUE: let's goo with an Imperial Burger, a drink and a BB8 cupcake $13.49+$3.29+$5.99= $22.77 per person plus tax
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• A spot in the Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party, which includes themed sweets and specialty beverages, as well as reserved viewing for the Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular fireworks show: And this is where the fun begins. First off, we all know how hard some of these dessert party dates are to book, some sell out in a day, some stay open a long time. By getting this package you are guaranteed a spot even if the party is sold out. VALUE: $69 per person
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• Younglings ages 4-12 on the guided tour package can also train in the way of The Force in Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple: a free sign up but you do need to be there early in the morning to get the spot you want. VALUE: whatever you put on sleep and peace of mind that your kid will get into JT.

So, here's the money breakdown
LUNCH: rounding it out to $25
SWaGS dessert $69
The difference is $31 that you can put on all the non quantifiable values.

From this tour we can also be sure that SWaGS will play at least on Mondays and Saturdays

I can totally see this being a value for someone who hasn't already done all/most of this stuff. I was having a hard time imagining how they could stretch this to 7hrs, but I guess they can!

 

[yulilin3]

Rogue One merchandise including new nametags and AP exclusive ones and MB2
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[Roxyfire]

I can totally see this being a value for someone who hasn't already done all/most of this stuff. I was having a hard time imagining how they could stretch this to 7hrs, but I guess they can!

My bet is that it's "technically" 7 hours, but functionally much shorter. One could show up in the morning, do a few attractions at rope drop, then do "tour related things" for a few hours until the Dessert Party. If I had to guess, the tour of launch bay, the associated meet and greets, and star tours is the only time you'd get interaction with tour guide.

 

[yulilin3]

My bet is that it's "technically" 7 hours, but functionally much shorter. One could show up in the morning, do a few attractions at rope drop, then do "tour related things" for a few hours until the Dessert Party. If I had to guess, the tour of launch bay, the associated meet and greets, and star tours is the only time you'd get interaction with tour guide.

and for lunch

 

[tstidm1]

Upon a second look, the tour doesn't look like a good value. Personally, I would do a two day park hopper with the focus on doing the Desert party over one day and this tour. I am also contemplating doing the Backstage Magic tour because it's a neat theme park fan experience.

 

[DisneyDreamingInMI]

Yes there will be SWaGS dessert part for Feb. They have been slow to announce , usually only a month to 3 weeks in advance. Keep on eye on this thread, if you can subscribe, and you'll see a lot of notifications when things open up for booking

Thanks for the info...I appreciate your help! I'll keep an eye on this thread for updates!

 

[rteetz]

Same person that said Darth Vader would return in February now says things have changed and he is hearing Vader will not return at all...

 

[ArielSRL]

Same person that said Darth Vader would return in February now says things have changed and he is hearing Vader will not return at all...

Dislike!

 

[Scalemaster34]

I just changed all my families FP+ from MK to HS for Dec. 17 to watch the show. This was one of the only things they were looking forward too. They have never been to WDW. Still wishing for a dessert party but looks like that will not happen. Will the Death Star projection be just for last night or will it continue for awhile?

Did the same thing... 17th was originally a DHS plan for us, but then now Star Wars Fireworks, we changed and rebooked at MK. Now we have changed again back to the evening at DHS.

Didn't think we would get FP+, but wasn't an issue at all... plenty of availability.

 

[yulilin3]

I'll be there on the 17th as well. Watching both projection shows

 

[LSUfan4444]

and for lunch

yeah, lunch adds to the perceived value, but much like I think the new monorail stroll its more perceived than actual.

Having kids who may want to do Jedi Training makes it more enticing but a 7 hour commitment and reduced dining options is a deal breaker. I'd rather just pay $30 for a reserved spot in JTA then pay for the Dessert party and be free the rest of my day to tour the parks and eat how and where I prefer.

 

[yulilin3]

yeah, lunch adds to the perceived value, but much like I think the new monorail stroll its more perceived than actual.

Having kids who may want to do Jedi Training makes it more enticing but a 7 hour commitment and reduced dining options is a deal breaker. I'd rather just pay $30 for a reserved spot in JTA then pay for the Dessert party and be free the rest of my day to tour the parks and eat how and where I prefer.

I was saying that at lunch you would have interaction with the tour guide

 

[CoachT]

Im sure this has been beat over the head but, since they have added back the star wars fireworks show, where are some areas we should stand to get a decent view of the show? Also what time should we get there if it starts at 1030. We will be there the 16th first time to Disney.

 

[yulilin3]

Im sure this has been beat over the head but, since they have added back the star wars fireworks show, where are some areas we should stand to get a decent view of the show? Also what time should we get there if it starts at 1030. We will be there the 16th first time to Disney.

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Since it's the first day back I would say at least an hour before if you want the prime spots, the good thing is that the area reserved for the dessert party will be available until Dec. 30th so it should be easier to get a spot.

 

[eeyoreandtink]

yeah, lunch adds to the perceived value, but much like I think the new monorail stroll its more perceived than actual.

Having kids who may want to do Jedi Training makes it more enticing but a 7 hour commitment and reduced dining options is a deal breaker. I'd rather just pay $30 for a reserved spot in JTA then pay for the Dessert party and be free the rest of my day to tour the parks and eat how and where I prefer.

I think the monorail event has MUCH more value than this. If you add up the cost if you were to purchase the food separately it far exceeds the coast of the event, and you get private wishes viewing in a small group (25) which can't be bought except as part of a massively expensive event like a wedding. Not the case here, plus it burns seven hours of time. i can do everything included on my own, and with more free time.

 

[Elliemay2]

Okay. So we are 2 days from leaving and changes are still happening. We were sad that SWAGS left us, but we went forward with the JB Dessert party in its place. Now that SWAGS is returning on our last park day, a day that was going to end at 645 at Chef Mickey's will now be extended for us to hop over to watch SWAGS after dinner ending our trip with a Star Wars bang. Also with the announcement that ROL will not happen on our trip, we are keeping a 1900PF reservation for our Animal Kingdom evening since we will probably be done with the park early.