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

[yulilin3]

I'll update the first page

 

[hiroMYhero]

thanks, we will pack our Disney ponchos

And scarves, too!

CM friend is still up in NYC. She packed her warmest clothes (for a Florida-girl) and took a coat for the evenings, but didn't pack a scarf. Ended up purchasing a scarf in Macy's yesterday. She advises being prepared!

Have a great trip!! Happy Birthday to Stephanie!!

 

[cvjpirate]

Ok got my tickets for local theater for opening night, nice to know the owner, but just in standard but it is STAR WARS! I stated up to watch the trailer last night, I thought it was very much worth it, is it December 18th yet?? I didn't want to fight the web sites last night but was able to log in without any issues this morning at get tickets for 3D on Sunday the 20th without issue. Now to find time to hit the closest IMAX (2 hours away) for my next set of tickets.

 

[yulilin3]

something very interesting that seems to indicate that there will be fireworks at DHS on December 18
TSMM is closing at 9:15pm and GMR closing at 8:45pm, with the park officially closing at 10pm it tells us that fireworks will probably go off at 9:45pm or 10pm

 

[LinderInWonderland]

I was able to get our tix for 7pm IMAX 3D on 12/17 at 5:35p yesterday, but could not get through to buy tix for other showings until 4am today. (Good thing I get up at 3:30a for work!). Our second showing is 8:30a 12/18 in our theater with the recliners. I convinced DH that it's going to be in theaters for a while, so we can see it in all our favorite theaters.

 

[Skywise]

something very interesting that seems to indicate that there will be fireworks at DHS on December 18
TSMM is closing at 9:15pm and GMR closing at 8:45pm, with the park officially closing at 10pm it tells us that fireworks will probably go off at 9:45pm or 10pm

That's actually kinda cool if they do it as a kick-off. Don't see why they wouldn't start Season of the Force on opening night instead of a month later...

It'd be really REALLY nice if they ran these starting Jan 1st. WHEN I'M THERE...
HINT HINT!

And after about a dozen tries finally got my reserved seats for the local IMAX at 10pm on December 17th!

 

[lovethattink]

I was doing some quick calculations and they offered 17 showings of the movie for the event. If we assume that each theater seats 500 people that's 8,500. I'm rounding it out to 10,000 for the theaters that have a second and third level. That's not bad at all.
I believe DHS capacity is 40,000

But 10,000 people and one attraction is a heck of a line for Star Tours. Even if half go to Launch Bay and the other have to Star Tours, those are some long lines.

something very interesting that seems to indicate that there will be fireworks at DHS on December 18
TSMM is closing at 9:15pm and GMR closing at 8:45pm, with the park officially closing at 10pm it tells us that fireworks will probably go off at 9:45pm or 10pm

That would be great!

 

[yulilin3]

But 10,000 people and one attraction is a heck of a line for Star Tours. Even if half go to Launch Bay and the other have to Star Tours, those are some long lines.



That would be great!

I didn't think about that, seeing as most of the people going are probably locals not sure if ST will be that much of a priority but still, yeah, with only one attraction open it's going to suck a lot of time

 

[soniam]

confirmation that Jedi Mickey's dinner is out
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...asonal-dine-at-hollywood-vine-now-year-round/

Did you notice that Minnie's dine runs through March 20? Wasn't that the last date of SOTF according to the AP site? It's possible there could still be something during SWW. Why would they do a special Minnie dinner during an SW event (SOTF)? Makes no sense to me.

 

[yulilin3]

Did you notice that Minnie's dine runs through March 20? Wasn't that the last date of SOTF according to the AP site? It's possible there could still be something during SWW. Why would they do a special Minnie dinner during an SW event (SOTF)? Makes no sense to me.

the wording suggests Minnie is there to stay year long
Minnie’s fabulous dinner parties celebrate the cheerful togetherness of the holidays, the glamour of Hollywood, the delight of spring, the excitement of summer and the frightening fun of Halloween. With each new season, look for unique music, décor, all-new costumes, menu items and interactive musical moments

 

[maiapapaya]

confirmation that Jedi Mickey's dinner is out
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...asonal-dine-at-hollywood-vine-now-year-round/

Well this is disappointing. While I knew the Disney characters in SW costumes were unlikely to happen I had hoped they might do some sort of SW themed meal for SoTF, especially since dinners at H&V have been blocked out in the reservation system. Guess we know why now

 

[Tiggerette]

I just checked for the marathon now. I can still get tickets, but...I don't really care about seeing 1-3 since I saw them when they came out. Does anyone know if you can go to the marathon whenever you want?

I haven't heard of any of the marathons being reserved seating. If so, it would be good to know if any aren't general admission.

I would gently suggest marathoners consider going in fleecy star wars pajamas (Bath Robe Jedi?) and just sleep through Ep1-3, otherwise you may risk getting an awful spot by the time everyone else arrives for Ep4-6. When I did the Lord of the Rings marathon, which was only three movies, it was helpful to get there early and make friends around "your" marathon movie seat. The worse part of that marathon was the movie theatre food... I need green food.... everything was so.... beige.

If there is a different thread for the movie, so as not to overly digress this one, please let me know and I'll remove this post to that thread.
May the Force be with all y'all! -Krista "Tigger-ette"

 

[Jfine]

There's an update on the DPB that the opening night event is sold out. Not quite sure when it sold out though. Out of curiosity, I tried to a quick check last night after the trailer premiere and the site was down.

 

[CheshireCrazy]

Fandango and every other ticket site failed us hard last night. For some reason, our favorite theater was not showing any tickets for the opening night and then their actual site went down. My friend and I ended up driving over to the theater (half hour away) and picking them up. I was surprised we walked right in, no line. The guy at the counter saw me and immediately said "You're for Star Wars, right?" Maybe he saw the panicked look in my eyes. They were telling people just to come in and purchase in person. So worth it: 12/17 @ 10:15p Reserved recliners, Atmos sound and 3D! They were offering a movie marathon that started at 2:30am but that was too much.


Funny how we had to do things the "old fashioned" way and actually go to the theater in person.

 

[yulilin3]

She skipped over my question on the DPB, ugh

 

[LoKiHB]

She skipped over my question on the DPB, ugh

But she did reply regarding Mother's Day, confirming that it would be open. That Sunday will/would be the weekend prior to SWW.

 

[sunnysideup3]

She skipped over my question on the DPB, ugh

I re-asked the question just now. Hopefully she doesn't ignore BOTH of us

 

[jennab113]

When I've done other marathons at AMC, they were reserved seating, but when I bought my ticket this time, I wasn't asked to pick a seat. Sigh. I guess I'll be going for all of them and probably getting in line the night before for a good seat...

 

[Luv2trav]

something very interesting that seems to indicate that there will be fireworks at DHS on December 18
TSMM is closing at 9:15pm and GMR closing at 8:45pm, with the park officially closing at 10pm it tells us that fireworks will probably go off at 9:45pm or 10pm

I agree I think something is going on the 18th as well. When we went to book the Osborne lights dessert party it was available for all nights EXCEPT the 18th. They said it was not offered that night. I thought that was strange.

 

[steves100]

I didn't think about that, seeing as most of the people going are probably locals not sure if ST will be that much of a priority but still, yeah, with only one attraction open it's going to suck a lot of time

Thats why I didnt get a ticket, if Studios was totally open I would have. I hope I can see and hear the fireworks, I'll be at Boardwalk, might walk over