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

[TigerTown]

Hi DISers! I just found this thread, thank you so much for all your efforts! I'm a co-planner for an alum reunion, and we're going to WDW for our first SWW. (Due to booking deadlines, we're assuming the Force is strong for SWW in June2016.) My husband and I are looking into volunteering at Give Kids the World while we're down there for the costume/Halloween night at the Village. Thanks again for all your insights. As a SWW first-timer, it's helpful to hear your experiences and news.
May the Force be with all y'all!
-Krista "Tigger-ette"
(PS, Hi Kyle from TK1682 and TK3720)

Hello! Glad to see another trooper here

 

[dbarxdoc2]

Conundrum here, We are flying in that day with rezzies for Minnies Holiday Dinner F! and Osborne Lights dessert party (have never seen them). Wondering if we can buy tix for FA package but just attend the party since we're already there or miss the dinner and party to go see the movie too. Hmmm.. I wish there was more info. What would you do?

 

[yulilin3]

I read the FAQs. They state" Will anything else be open at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® for the private after-hours party?
Yes, select merchandise and food and beverage locations will operate during the after-hours party in addition to Star Wars Launch Bay, Star Tours The Adventures Continue attraction. There will be additional entertainment throughout the park. No other attractions are planned to operate." No other attractions? So $70 for characters at the launch bay, preview fireworks, and lines at Star Tours. Yikes. We already have the dessert party planned that night, so we couldn't do both unless we dropped the movie part of the show. I also think the "special ticket souvenir is weird. Collectible yes, but not breath taking.


Agree! HS closes at 8PM that night. So they would have time to clear the park before first guests appear around 945-10ish depending on movie length and travel time. Expect fireworks to be 11-1130 to allow everyone to get there. I'm sure the character interactions will be awesome with a low crowd density, but that being said, you can bet that the lines will be long!

don't remember where I read that the party starts at 11pm, the fireworks will probably be at 2am to close off the night

 

[yulilin3]

Conundrum here, We are flying in that day with rezzies for Minnies Holiday Dinner F! and Osborne Lights dessert party (have never seen them). Wondering if we can buy tix for FA package but just attend the party since we're already there or miss the dinner and party to go see the movie too. Hmmm.. I wish there was more info. What would you do?

In the FAQ it says that you must go to AMC24 location to print your tickets, I would think that there wouldn't be a problem with skipping the movie but you will have to exit the park and enter again at 11pm.
By purchasing a ticket to this event, participants are confirmed to receive a seat to see the movie at a specified time in the format chosen. There will be two steps to check-in for this event:

1. Anytime after purchasing a ticket online and up to one hour prior to the event, participants will need to bring their online confirmation number to the theatre box office or Automated Box Office kiosks during normal operating hours to print a AMC Disney Springs™ 24 Theatres ticket.

 

[4HOLIDAYS]

I am wondering if any of these showings will be reserved seatings? Otherwise you may nee to line up hours ahead?

Also, if reserved that would mean those of us who are not local and have to wait until we are on property to go there and get tickets might get very bad seats-like front row-or not sit together...

 

[ZachnElli]

Hi everyone, haven't posted yet this year, hoping for our 3rd SWW'S in 2016. Anyway, I just read that sales for The Force Awakens started this morning in the UK and it crashed theater websites! Yikes! I read that on the BBC website. Just a heads up for tonight's ticket sales.

 

[yulilin3]

I am wondering if any of these showings will be reserved seatings? Otherwise you may nee to line up hours ahead?

Also, if reserved that would mean those of us who are not local and have to wait until we are on property to go there and get tickets might get very bad seats-like front row-or not sit together...

I seriously doubt that they will be reserved seats. That's why in the FAQ it clearly states that Disney Springs will not be open for guests before 8 am. They know people will camp out for this one.

Hi everyone, haven't posted yet this year, hoping for our 3rd SWW'S in 2016. Anyway, I just read that sales for The Force Awakens started this morning in the UK and it crashed theater websites! Yikes! I read that on the BBC website. Just a heads up for tonight's ticket sales.

That's my fear

 

[Quellman]

don't remember where I read that the party starts at 11pm, the fireworks will probably be at 2am to close off the night

Correct, but I was speculating on the fireworks show start time.

First movies are starting at 7pm the later at 8pm. Assume 2.5 hours for the movie.
Assume 30 minutes to get to the park.

The "party" probably opens at 10pm. Fireworks closer to 1130 maybe midnight.

I can't imagine fireworks at 2am. Having them earlier will then keep people from sticking around until the end. But they would have to do a good job letting guests know what time the fireworks are. I'd be pissed if I was in line to meet bobba fett and missed the fireworks.

 

[yulilin3]

Correct, but I was speculating on the fireworks show start time.

First movies are starting at 7pm the later at 8pm. Assume 2.5 hours for the movie.
Assume 30 minutes to get to the park.

The "party" probably opens at 10pm. Fireworks closer to 1130 maybe midnight.

I can't imagine fireworks at 2am. Having them earlier will then keep people from sticking around until the end. But they would have to do a good job letting guests know what time the fireworks are. I'd be pissed if I was in line to meet bobba fett and missed the fireworks.

for the Villains party and also Last Tour to Endor the fireworks closed off the night, that's why I'm assuming they will be at 2am

 

[dbarxdoc2]

In the FAQ it says that you must go to AMC24 location to print your tickets, I would think that there wouldn't be a problem with skipping the movie but you will have to exit the park and enter again at 11pm.
By purchasing a ticket to this event, participants are confirmed to receive a seat to see the movie at a specified time in the format chosen. There will be two steps to check-in for this event:

1. Anytime after purchasing a ticket online and up to one hour prior to the event, participants will need to bring their online confirmation number to the theatre box office or Automated Box Office kiosks during normal operating hours to print a AMC Disney Springs™ 24 Theatres ticket.

Well that answers my question. Think I'll stick with Christmas stuff since we've never been. Was fortunate enough to do the Premium SWW package in June and got my SW cup filled up. Thanks for the info!

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

Well that answers my question. Think I'll stick with Christmas stuff since we've never been. Was fortunate enough to do the Premium SWW package in June and got my SW cup filled up. Thanks for the info!

My star wars cup is never full. Maybe it has a hole in the bottom.

 

[yulilin3]

My star wars cup is never full. Maybe it has a giant hole in the bottom.

that's no hole...

 

[Skywise]

I'm going to be there the weekend of December 11th - (waah) Is the thought that Launch Bay won't be open until the 17th? (Not that it matters too much as I'm on a really tight schedule for that weekend as it is - Going with a friend that hasn't been to Orlando in more than 20 years so it's DO EVERYTHING in 3 days... including Universal!)

 

[yulilin3]

I'm going to be there the weekend of December 11th - (waah) Is the thought that Launch Bay won't be open until the 17th? (Not that it matters too much as I'm on a really tight schedule for that weekend as it is - Going with a friend that hasn't been to Orlando in more than 20 years so it's DO EVERYTHING in 3 days... including Universal!)

I really have no clue...it would make sense to have it open before the 17th but we all know how "sense" and "Disney" go together right?

 

[dbarxdoc2]

Doing a Land and Cruise- hopefully rumors are true and it will be shown on the boat 12/21-12/24.. Also- any thoughts on why Luke Skywalker is not on the poster?

 

[Jfine]

Maybe my newbie status is showing, but why would people camp out/arrive to the theater 12-14 hours before the movie? Would this only be likely if they didn't get tickets ahead of time?

 

[Iowamomof4]

Maybe my newbie status is showing, but why would people camp out/arrive to the theater 12-14 hours before the movie? Would this only be likely if they didn't get tickets ahead of time?

I think they would camp out to get better seats in the theater. I think there won't be reserved seating so first-come, first-served. Yes, they'll have tickets, but first through the door gets their pick of seats, right?

 

[dbarxdoc2]

Maybe my newbie status is showing, but why would people camp out/arrive to the theater 12-14 hours before the movie? Would this only be likely if they didn't get tickets ahead of time?

Good seats? Idk.... I wouldn't

 

[Jfine]

don't remember where I read that the party starts at 11pm, the fireworks will probably be at 2am to close off the night

I think it was the Orlando Sentinel that was reporting it would start at 11?

 

[yulilin3]

I know we are going early to get to pick our seats, nothing worse than watching from all the ay down or a very bad side view