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

[FastPasser.]

Interesting news, but for those that were previously frustrated with the tour group entering the dessert party early, I can see the potential for this being an even bigger issue for some.

Not knowing what the entry sequence will be, it's hard to say. I don't see it as an issue because people are not arriving early to get a prime table. It's a spot on the pavement and unless you're in the first couple of rows, there's not much difference beyond that.

@FastPasser. thanks for the info

You're welcome.

My opinion, think it had more to do with the emails, complaints Disney got about tour getting in 1st.

As that issue was resolved a couple of weeks ago, I'm not seeing the connection to this move.

Assuming the time change relates to the addition of the Movie Magic viewing? It will now be before SWAGS.

I'm not understanding, what will be before SWaGS?

 

[NuJoy]

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[MikeRx]

Based on the new October tour info provided by others I'm glad I just booked the dessert party for October 9th. In my families opinion, removing the party really kills the value of the tour. A morning tour is useless as it destroys the "golden hour" after rope drop. Looks like I will keep my SciFi lunch and look for a light dinner option before the party. Thanks to everyone on the boards for the up to date info!

Mike

 

[cvjpirate]

You're welcome.
As that issue was resolved a couple of weeks ago, I'm not seeing the connection to this move.
I'm not understanding, what will be before SWaGS?[/QUOTE]

Maybe the tour people were complaining?

 

[NuJoy]

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[Cluelyss]

I'm not understanding, what will be before SWaGS?

The movie magic show. Viewing will be part of the dessert party after Oct 1 (along with s $10 increase!)

 

[FastPasser.]

On July 10th, someone in this thread made a bizarre prediction about something new that was coming to the dessert party.

I'm going with no more guided tours.

Nope, too popular.

I should have worded it this way, it's what I meant to convey;

"Nope, what I'm referring to is not that the tours are going away, it's something else. The tours are too popular, they will continue to be offered."

The movie magic show. Viewing will be part of the dessert party after Oct 1 (along with s $10 increase!)

I see, you're saying that by including the MM show as part of the party, they could charge more. IMO, adding that feature would not justify a $10 increase. Unless they somehow add assigned seating and add beer and wine to the menu, I don't sense that there's a desire to raise the price at this time.

ETA, "no desire to raise the price", wrong, wrong, wrong.

ETA #2, add beer and wine, right, right, right.

 

[Cluelyss]

I see, you're saying that by including the MM show as part of the party, they could charge more. IMO, adding that feature would not justify a $10 increase. Unless they somehow add assigned seating and add beer and wine to the menu, I don't sense that there's a desire to raise the price at this time.

This change has already been made - effective 10/1

 

[NuJoy]

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[FastPasser.]

Holy crap, where did that change come from!!!!

 

[FastPasser.]

What I don't understand is that you could always view MM from the private viewing area, so that's not really new. But adding $10 to the price is.

 

[cvjpirate]

Was not on website 1st thing this morning but it is now.

 

[FastPasser.]

add beer and wine to the menu, I don't sense that there's a desire to raise the price at this time.

And that's exactly what they did, beer and wine will be added Oct 1st.

 

[FastPasser.]

The changes to the party just happened around noon, so let's review.

Beginning Oct 1st, beer and wine will be added to the menu. Guests will be escorted to the viewing early enough to watch the Movie Magic show. While this is now being advertised, guests were always able to go to the viewing area on their own to watch the show. IMO, the $10 increase has nothing to do with this change and is all about covering the cost of adding the beer and wine.

Anyone taking the guided tour will have to book the party separately.

That's it.............for now.......I think.

 

[cvjpirate]

The changes to the party just happened around noon, so let's review.

Beginning Oct 1st, beer and wine will be added to the menu. Guests will be escorted to the viewing early enough to watch the Movie Magic show. While this is now being advertised, guests were always able to go to the viewing area on their own to watch the show. IMO, the $10 increase has nothing to do with this change and is all about covering the cost of adding the beer and wine.

Anyone taking the guided tour will have to book the party separately.

That's it.............for now.......I think.

I believe you got it all right.

 

[MikeRx]

In addition to the info above I was told my a seemingly well informed CM that there is likely going to be an afternoon tour in addition to the 8am tour. Both will include a lunch at the backlot express (8am ends with lunch and afternoon starts with lunch). The tour will share the viewing area with the dessert party, but not have access to the desserts. The tour is $99 inclusive of tax and as of today did not have an AP discount, but that could change as well. I may check back to see if the afternoon tour opens, but as of today we have the 8am tour and dessert party scheduled for October 9th. We will have to have a family discussion this weekend to see which one to keep or possibly switch to the afternoon tour to maximize FP+ and rope drop if available.

Got to love the evolution of the parties and events so close to FP+ windows.

Mike

 

[jlundeen]

This change has already been made - effective 10/1
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Anyone else wondering about the "best seat in the universe" line? Could they be adding seating to the viewing area?

I know, I know! I;m being too literal here!! But it would be pretty cool, don't you think?

 

[yulilin3]

In my personal opinion the changes to the tour makes it pretty much not worth it.
You are now (or starting Oct 1st) basically paying $99 to do everything you can do on your own with no wait. The reserved area fppr the outdoor day shows is useless, since it's still in the sun. Minus the Star Tours fast access and the JT sign up.
But if the tour is at 8am you would be there early enough to sign up for JT on your own, so again, in my eyes, not worth it

 

[FastPasser.]

In addition to the info above I was told my a seemingly well informed CM that there is likely going to be an afternoon tour in addition to the 8am tour.

As of right now, "The HUB" is only showing one tour time, 8:00am. MDE is not showing anything.

Anyone else wondering about the "best seat in the universe" line? Could they be adding seating to the viewing area?

Good catch, however the latest advisories do not mention providing seating either at the party or viewing area.

If they did add beer and wine plus seating, the price would have gone up by more than $10 as it recently did with the new Illuminations dessert party.

 

[pbb322]

IMO, the $10 increase has nothing to do with this change and is all about covering the cost of adding the beer and wine.

I am sure you are correct. And while my husband and I will enjoy the wine, it annoys me greatly that we have to now pay a $6 per child price increase for our two kids, but nothing is being added that benefits them in any way.