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

[lchuck]

June tours are open as of this morning! Just booked mine for 6/17. Good luck all to others who were waiting patiently!

 

[JennLTX]

June tours are open as of this morning! Just booked mine for 6/17. Good luck all to others who were waiting patiently!

I feel SO much better hearing this, despite all the reassurances I got from the various CMs I spoke to about my 6/7 tour. WHEW!

 

[frisbeego]

I'll have to be the dissenting voice to say that we didn't find Galactic Nights to be worth the money. We had a good time but I did not feel it was at all worth it. The Christmas/Halloween parties offer more (to us) for less $. We also had a lot of issues with CMs generally being clueless about the event. We love the Christmas/Halloween parties, we love Club Villain, etc, but this one was overpriced to us. $79 would've been a better price point, unless they add in a better parade/motorcade and some sort of free snacks to try and up the value.

Just so you don't feel alone... I pretty much agree. I was left wanting a little bit more. I had fun, but didn't feel it was worth the price. But, my 8 yo son loved it, and he wasn't into anything related to the celebrities. So, I would probably do it again.

 

[yulilin3]

I think it would've helped a lot if actual characters would have been in the motorcade. I wasn't expecting the same scale as SWW since all those characters were mostly 501st and Rebel Legion members but they could have had the characters that show up during A Galaxy Far Far Away.

 

[TygerHawks]

Which is odd since 501st, Rebel Legion, and the Mercs were out in force that evening. Wouldn't have taken much to fill out the motorcade at all, or have people roaming.

 

[yulilin3]

Got a survey on Galactic Nights. Extremely detailed question in every category, from arrival, to red carpet, characters, celebrities.
Questions that stuck out:
How likely are you to attend another GN if it wasn't during Celebration?
Would you pay an additional fee for an exclusive lounge area?
How important is themed food during GN?
Would you pay an additional fee for SW experience makeover?
Did you ever attend SWW?
Did you attend the AMC Force Awakens premiere?
The showed a list of franchises, Marvel, DC, Star Trek. SW, Dr. Who and wanted to rate how much I like/dislike

 

[yulilin3]

Which is odd since 501st, Rebel Legion, and the Mercs were out in force that evening. Wouldn't have taken much to fill out the motorcade at all, or have people roaming.

I think they can't have the same numbers as during SWW because it's at night and they have to set up backstage and also I think, may be wrong, that the backstage area where they used to set up has changed and there's just not enough space.
They can't have non Disney CM roaming just because of things that can happen, during SWW they would go backstaage in regular clothes, change there, march that would lead backstage again, change back and then if they had a ticket or wanted to use the ticket that Disney gave them for volunteering they could use it to enter the park
But at least the handful of SW characters that they have during the show could've been used

 

[yulilin3]

Audition call for Rey, audition date is next month but the call says that they should be ready to work in the next 30 days

 

[WLodgeLizard]

I would message wdw.guest.communications@disneyworld.com explain the situation and your question and they will call you.

Thanks for the tip on this. I contacted them and am so glad I did. They are going to allow my wife to join our tour so that we can swap out easily.

FYI, they gave me a detailed itinerary of the tour.

1:35pm - 1:55pm Check-in available at the Great Movie Ride Courtyard
2:00pm Advertised start time
1:45pm- 2:00pm Hand out whisper units/start organizing guests
2:00pm - 2:15pm Introduction
2:15pm - 2:20pm Walk to Path of the Jedi
2:20pm - 2:50pm Path of the Jedi
2:50pm - 2:55pm Walk to Star Tours
3:00pm-3:25pm Star Tours
3:25pm-3:35pm Walk to Sids Gate
3:30pm ? 4:00pm History/Popcorn
4:00pm ? 4:10pm Walk with Stormtroopers
4:10 pm - 4:30pm Restroom Break at reserved viewing area
4:30pm - 4:45pm Star Wars Stage Show
4:45pm ? 4:55pm Walk to Dinner
5:00pm - 5:30pm Dinner at Backlot Express
5:30pm-5:40pm Walk to Jedi Training
5:40pm - 6:05pm Jedi Training check-in
6:10pm - 6:30pm Jedi Training show
6:30pm - 6:40pm Restroom Break
6:40pm - 6:50pm Walk to Launch Bay
6:50pm - 7:30pm Launch Bay's Meet the Maker and gallery tour
7:30pm - 8:30pm Dessert Party and character encounters
8:30pm-8:35pm Escorted to Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular
9:00pm - 9:15pm Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular
9:15pm Depart

 

[rteetz]

Audition call for Rey, audition date is next month but the call says that they should be ready to work in the next 30 days

And C3PO

 

[yulilin3]

And C3PO

well yeah, but 3PO has been in the show since the beginning

 

[yulilin3]

Thanks for the tip on this. I contacted them and am so glad I did. They are going to allow my wife to join our tour so that we can swap out easily.

FYI, they gave me a detailed itinerary of the tour.

1:35pm - 1:55pm Check-in available at the Great Movie Ride Courtyard
2:00pm Advertised start time
1:45pm- 2:00pm Hand out whisper units/start organizing guests
2:00pm - 2:15pm Introduction
2:15pm - 2:20pm Walk to Path of the Jedi
2:20pm - 2:50pm Path of the Jedi
2:50pm - 2:55pm Walk to Star Tours
3:00pm-3:25pm Star Tours
3:25pm-3:35pm Walk to Sids Gate
3:30pm ? 4:00pm History/Popcorn
4:00pm ? 4:10pm Walk with Stormtroopers
4:10 pm - 4:30pm Restroom Break at reserved viewing area
4:30pm - 4:45pm Star Wars Stage Show
4:45pm ? 4:55pm Walk to Dinner
5:00pm - 5:30pm Dinner at Backlot Express
5:30pm-5:40pm Walk to Jedi Training
5:40pm - 6:05pm Jedi Training check-in
6:10pm - 6:30pm Jedi Training show
6:30pm - 6:40pm Restroom Break
6:40pm - 6:50pm Walk to Launch Bay
6:50pm - 7:30pm Launch Bay's Meet the Maker and gallery tour
7:30pm - 8:30pm Dessert Party and character encounters
8:30pm-8:35pm Escorted to Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular
9:00pm - 9:15pm Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular
9:15pm Depart

do you mind if I link the itinerary to the first page?

 

[WLodgeLizard]

do you mind if I link the itinerary to the first page?

sure thing!

 

[skaarupjac]

Called back this evening, and was able to book the tour for July 3rd!! SO excited-best 20th Anniversary present ever

 

[tstidm1]

When I was in town for Celebration, I was at DHS on Sunday the 16th. Few quick thoughts about DHS. I think Star Wars Land is going to be around Fall 2019 for DHS. They haven't even torn down everything yet. Saw Galactic Spectacular and I was blown away. If you haven't seen it, go see it. It seems like it has been updated with a Carrie Fisher tribute and Rogue One. It must have debuted very recently. It is something that Star Wars fans should get there 45 minutes early to be in front of the stage at Chinese Theater.

BB-8 is so cute and amazing during the Meet and Greet. The Darth Chicken and Waffles was mediocre especially the Waffles. Chicken Tenders were actually quite moist and flavorful for Nuggets. So can't wait to see the Full land in a couple of years.

 

[yulilin3]

When I was in town for Celebration, I was at DHS on Sunday the 16th. Few quick thoughts about DHS. I think Star Wars Land is going to be around Fall 2019 for DHS. They haven't even torn down everything yet. Saw Galactic Spectacular and I was blown away. If you haven't seen it, go see it. It seems like it has been updated with a Carrie Fisher tribute and Rogue One. It must have debuted very recently. It is something that Star Wars fans should get there 45 minutes early to be in front of the stage at Chinese Theater.

BB-8 is so cute and amazing during the Meet and Greet. The Darth Chicken and Waffles was mediocre especially the Waffles. Chicken Tenders were actually quite moist and flavorful for Nuggets. So can't wait to see the Full land in a couple of years.

I noticed the switch from Hoth to Scarif for Rogue One but the rest of the show was the same during Galactic Nights. Glad you enjoyed the show

 

[Mommy2Corinne]

Hi guys! Excited to be back on this thread for our upcoming October trip. We did the Dessert Party in January of 2016, not too long after it debuted. We LOVED it...one of the highlights of the trip for sure. Although there was a crazy cold snap that trip (mornings and evenings were in the low 30s!), so thank goodness they had heaters set up all over the party area). From what I've read, it sounds like the main difference between the party then and the party now is that it has been moved to the Launch Bay. Other than that, nothing major has changed, correct?

Also, it looks as though October dates have not opened up yet for the Dessert Party. Is there any indication as to when they will? And when that happens, what are the likely days of the week that it will be offered? Any thoughts?

Thanks so much!

 

[yulilin3]

Hi guys! Excited to be back on this thread for our upcoming October trip. We did the Dessert Party in January of 2016, not too long after it debuted. We LOVED it...one of the highlights of the trip for sure. Although there was a crazy cold snap that trip (mornings and evenings were in the low 30s!), so thank goodness they had heaters set up all over the party area). From what I've read, it sounds like the main difference between the party then and the party now is that it has been moved to the Launch Bay. Other than that, nothing major has changed, correct?

Also, it looks as though October dates have not opened up yet for the Dessert Party. Is there any indication as to when they will? And when that happens, what are the likely days of the week that it will be offered? Any thoughts?

Thanks so much!

First page post 11 has the historical schedule released, lately is been about 2 months in advance. Welcome back

 

[nas1861]

Just booked tour for July 17! Thanks to those who posted June & July were open for booking. This was the last piece until fastpass day.

 

[hopey1kenobi]

Any idea is the Disney Chase tour discount (15%) is available for the SW Tour? It's not listed in the "Perks" guide, but several restaurants that have the 10% Disney Chase discount aren't listed either. I'm curious. We're going Halloween week & will do the tour regardless of the discount, but it would be nice all the same.

(sorry if this has been discussed previously. I searched the thread & didn't find anything.)