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

[FastPasser]

Depending on the number of littles, they let them follow directly behind the storm troopers.

They've added a new component to the march that goes directly behind the Stormtroopers. I'm not going to divulge what it is so as to not spoil the surprise.

 

[dismom57]

They've added a new component to the march that goes directly behind the Stormtroopers. I'm not going to divulge what it is so as to not spoil the surprise.

...... patiently waiting not until May 3.

 

[Kamy04]

Ugh these grayed out days are bad news for us. May 6th was/is supposed to be our Guided Tour day for DS1 and DH :-(. All our Fastpasses and plans revolve around it. Disney is really making this hard. My DH is never going to go back after how messed up the planning process is.

I guess we will see what our TA says tomorrow.

 

[PrincessWithABlaster]

Ugh these grayed out days are bad news for us. May 6th was/is supposed to be our Guided Tour day for DS1 and DH :-(. All our Fastpasses and plans revolve around it. Disney is really making this hard. My DH is never going to go back after how messed up the planning process is.

I guess we will see what our TA says tomorrow.

I hear you. I hope it works out ok for you and they add those dates in. I originally wanted the dessert party May 5th as a Mother's Day gift but our plans changed a little so I was on the fence about it anyway. I will, however, be sending guest relations an email if this turns out to be a hard ticket event that prevents us from seeing fireworks. I'm hopeful it's not since they officially extended the park hours and have fireworks on the schedule.

I get that they need flexibility to add new things and they aren't going to be able to schedule things 180 days out (although I wish they would bring the ADR process in line with that reality) but I wish they would announce these things 60+ days out. Being able to book FPs is supposed to be a benefit for on site guests but it's not a good one when it prevents you from doing and seeing things you want. It's a pain (but not impossible) to change ADRs last minute, but to have hard to get FPs on top of that is frustrating. They have Illuminations, Fanstasmic, and Wishes on the schedule way out, I don't understand why they won't do the same with the Star Wars fireworks.

 

[lchuck]

Any word they might switch to a new mug for the party this summer? They've been running the Chewy one for over a year now and I would imagine some people are starting to get quite a few of these now.

 

[FastPasser]

Any word they might switch to a new mug for the party this summer? They've been running the Chewy one for over a year now and I would imagine some people are starting to get quite a few of these now.

You're not the first to ask and you're right, some repeat party goers don't bother taking them. No word yet on switching to something else.

 

[Luna81]

I'm going to be annoying. But does anyone know how soon after the dessert party release do they release days for the tour? I keep checking but it still says no availability.

I really want to do this for my husband. So fingers crossed!

 

[CJN]

I suggest that when you see other party guests begin to gather at the bottom of the stairs that lead to the exit, join them. This will insure that your nephew will have a good view of the Stormtroopers during the march to the viewing area. If you wait too long to line up, with up to 200 people in line, you may not be able see the Stormtroopers.
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How do they handle the march part for guests in wheelchairs or ECVs? Any differently or will we just simply go out with everyone else?

 

[angryduck71]

So, I have quite a bit of money saved with Disney Rewards and Disney gift cards I bought at a discount at Target. I booked party online for May 26 (YAY!), but it would only allow for a credit card and neither my rewards nor gift cards seemed to be able to be entered. I worried, so I booked it. Then, I called. The first CM was incredibly rude (NEVER has this happened to me before!). I actually hung up and called again. The second one was nice, but didn't know what to do. She kept emailing her supervisor. She then said the party was sold out (I doubt it and will look myself again online) and that the only thing I could do was "switch out" my credit card for my gift cards/redemption cards AT the party. Hmmmm.... Anyway, I probably can spend them all on my next couple of trips or close to it, so I'm not that worried about it, but kind of bums me out!

 

[mckennarose]

So, I have quite a bit of money saved with Disney Rewards and Disney gift cards I bought at a discount at Target. I booked party online for May 26 (YAY!), but it would only allow for a credit card and neither my rewards nor gift cards seemed to be able to be entered. I worried, so I booked it. Then, I called. The first CM was incredibly rude (NEVER has this happened to me before!). I actually hung up and called again. The second one was nice, but didn't know what to do. She kept emailing her supervisor. She then said the party was sold out (I doubt it and will look myself again online) and that the only thing I could do was "switch out" my credit card for my gift cards/redemption cards AT the party. Hmmmm.... Anyway, I probably can spend them all on my next couple of trips or close to it, so I'm not that worried about it, but kind of bums me out!

When I went to book for May 18th yesterday, I tried online but encountered the same problem with not being able to use my gift card. The only two options showing were my credit card linked to my account or another credit card. I wound up calling and booking so I could use my gift card.

 

[angryduck71]

When I went to book for May 18th yesterday, I tried online but encountered the same problem with not being able to use my gift card. The only two options showing were my credit card linked to my account or another credit card. I wound up calling and booking so I could use my gift card.

When I tried to call, they said it was sold out and not possible.

 

[MyPrince&Princess]

When I tried to call, they said it was sold out and not possible.

So, I just checked the 26th and it is available. I would call them, tell them it is available and if that CM can't figure it out, ask to speak to a supervisor. They have to be able to book it! Then book it on the phone with your gift cards. Once you get the confirmation for that, cancel your other reservation. A supervisor should be able to do all of that for you, and I wouldn't hang up until you're happy that it's been taken care of, and you have received all of your confirmation and cancellation emails.

Just my 2 cents...

 

[AGoofykindagirl]

How do they handle the march part for guests in wheelchairs or ECVs? Any differently or will we just simply go out with everyone else?

I attended the party with 2 people in ECV's. They wanted to hang back from the bulk of the crowd, so we were at the tail end of the "march". For me, I thought it was still fun (& there were still about 10-15 people behind us). There was only 1 other ECV that night, so plenty of room in the wheelchair section. CM's brought us bottles of water and our Chewie mugs. Inc you have any other questions, feel free to ask.
Hope you have a great time!

 

[CJN]

I attended the party with 2 people in ECV's. They wanted to hang back from the bulk of the crowd, so we were at the tail end of the "march". For me, I thought it was still fun (& there were still about 10-15 people behind us). There was only 1 other ECV that night, so plenty of room in the wheelchair section. CM's brought us bottles of water and our Chewie mugs. Inc you have any other questions, feel free to ask.
Hope you have a great time!

Thanks for your answer. And, yes, one more question, if you don't mind. I keep reading about how crowded the party area can be and am curious how easy it is to get an ECV around inside with all the other guests. I've wondered if I should park it outside and just use my cane during the party part. But that doesn't make me feel very secure and I definitely need a place to sit. So did your friends find to hard to maneuver around?

 

[12jdc]

Nice tips on not stopping for a Chewy mug and having the littles march behind the STs

 

[eastendlights]

Just wanted to mention that thanks to the Star Wars dessert party, my daughter and I got to meet John Stamos. He was in the roped off section for party attendees and we went out early to get good spots and my daughter recognized him. I asked him nicely if he would mind taking a pic with her and he said he was happy to and after I took a few pics he asked for my phone and took some selfies with her! She was on the moon as she was always a huge Full House fan. It was an awesome night!

 

[FlightlessDuck]

So, if I want to see the fireworks, I pretty much have to skip Fantasmic, right?

 

[AGoofykindagirl]

Thanks for your answer. And, yes, one more question, if you don't mind. I keep reading about how crowded the party area can be and am curious how easy it is to get an ECV around inside with all the other guests. I've wondered if I should park it outside and just use my cane during the party part. But that doesn't make me feel very secure and I definitely need a place to sit. So did your friends find to hard to maneuver around?

It was a little tight in the party, but we were there early and among the first in (this was before the tours started). They had a chance to turns their. ECV's around so they were pointing outward at one of the low tables. We went during Food and Wine and I had bought a tray to use for it, so I did the maneuvering and brought goodies back on the tray. My sister did leave her ECV at the table to see what she would like; Pop has a harder time walking with a lot of people (even though it didn't seem too crowded), so he stayed put at the table. If you are alone and unsteady, I would park at the table and use your cane from there. You have a bonus of having an actual seat! And if you are alone, don't hesitate to ask a cast member if you need a little help- the CM's are wonderful (one even brought drinks for our table so I could start eating!) The tray was more for me to not have to make 3 trips like I had previous years at Food and Wine. Works like a charm.
Any other questions (clarifications) don't hesitate to ask. Hope this helps!

 

[angryduck71]

So, I just checked the 26th and it is available. I would call them, tell them it is available and if that CM can't figure it out, ask to speak to a supervisor. They have to be able to book it! Then book it on the phone with your gift cards. Once you get the confirmation for that, cancel your other reservation. A supervisor should be able to do all of that for you, and I wouldn't hang up until you're happy that it's been taken care of, and you have received all of your confirmation and cancellation emails.

Just my 2 cents...

Thanks! I called AGAIN (4th time) this morning and this time, they were able to book by phone and after I got reservation linked, I canceled the other. Thanks for letting me vent and for all the help!

 

[Indecisive]

Update as of 9:48am EST on 3/20: The Star Wars Guided Tours for May are showing on the website; however, I called Disney and the CM said that it is not loaded on her end for booking yet, but should be within the next day. She was very apologetic and seemed fully aware that it is confusing to have the dates/times loaded online before they are available for booking on her end.