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

[AThrillingChase]

have them check daily. right now I see VWL avail for your length of stay (but it's under some construction) also OKW for the 2 nts. and that's just a quick check without digging deeper. So don't give up. there's so many choices and inventory changes constantly esp the closer you get to 30 days out.

Thank you!! Much appreciated . I emailed just now and asked her to check WL and Boardwalk (my cousins request). My cousin just isn't a big SSR fan so that was a harder sell.

 

[soniam]

How long will the fireworks run? I'd like to do an late April or May trip with my family but trying to figure out if I need to "bounce" out there earlier to catch the fireworks show.

It hasn't been announced yet. It could end at the end of March, like was previously slipped, or it could run into the summer. It's a waiting game at this point I am waiting too to see if we should do a March or June trip. Unless they announce soon, which they might because someone posted that at phone CM said they just received the info about the dessert party, I will probably have to get up at 3am PST while on vacation in two weeks to book June ADRs. I am hoping they really announce this week or next.

 

[hiroMYhero]

In this new ad, C3PO and R2 meet BB-8 for the first time! (I'm not sure it is a SPOILER):

 

[Skywise]

I don't know why I bothered getting tickets to the movie if they're going to show it all in the trailers.

 

[Mark P.]

I wouldn't classify this as a complaint, but more of a slight vent, so please bear with me regarding our cancelled SWW trip:

-Originally booked late May SWW trip. Boardwalk Inn, airfare, park tix - Done. Vacation selections for my job for a week in May, all set.
-When SWW was officially scrapped, plan B for us now is to go in early March for the Flower & Garden Festival, something we've always enjoyed. (Kids not so much).
-We juggled resort and airfare stuff, and now because of the small-ish time crunch, we're not able to get into some of our favorite restaurants.
-The latest word is that the Flower & Garden Festival is now extended to the very end of May.
-The long and short of is that we would've just kept our original reservations in tact if Disney would've got the word out 2 weeks ago when no SWW was announced about extending F&G Fest., as it seems clear (IMHO) that it's intended to not replace SWW but perhaps pacify some guests, and I find it a tad insulting if that's the case.

I can't believe after over 20 awesome trips to WDW from NJ I'm typing this vent, and I personally can handle the decision to cancel things, however it's not what they did, it's the way they did it. The powers-that-be screwed this SWW thing all up, and the hits keep on coming.

Sorry for the rant, I'll try to keep more upbeat as our trip nears.
-Mark.

 

[soniam]

I wouldn't classify this as a complaint, but more of a slight vent, so please bear with me regarding our cancelled SWW trip:

-Originally booked late may SWW trip. Boardwalk Inn, airfare, park tix - Done. Vacation selections for my job next year for work all set.
-When SWW was officially scrapped, plan B for us was go in early March for the Flower & Garden Festival, something we've always enjoyed. (Kids not so much). -We juggled resort and airfare stuff, and now because of the small-ish time crunch, we're not able to get into some of our favorite restaurants.
-The latest word is that the Flower & Garden Festival is now extended to the very end of May.
-The long and short of is that we would've just kept our original reservations in tact if Disney would've got the word out 2 weeks ago when no SWW was announced, as it seems clear (IMHO) that it's intended to not replace SWW but perhaps pacify some guests, and I find it a tad insulting if that's the case.

I can't believe after over 20 awesome trips to WDW from NJ I'm typing this vent, and I personally can handle the decision to cancel things, however it's not what they did, it's the way they did it. The powers-that-be screwed this SWW thing all up, and the hits keep on coming.

Sorry for the rant, I'll try to keep more upbeat as our trip nears.
-Mark.

You have every right to vent. Your situation is exactly why we booked hotel for two trips (mid-March & early June) but still haven't booked our airfare. We are only going to do one of these trips though. At least with early March, you will most probably get the Star Wars fireworks and possibly the dessert party when it's released. The fireworks may not be going in May. Plus, March weather is nice. Sorry about all of the hassle. I hope you still have a great vacation anyway.

 

[yulilin3]

I don't know why I bothered getting tickets to the movie if they're going to show it all in the trailers.

I'm not watching anything. The last thing I saw was the international trailer...it'll be hard to stay away

 

[hiroMYhero]

I wouldn't classify this as a complaint, but more of a slight vent, so please bear with me regarding our cancelled SWW trip:

-Originally booked late may SWW trip. Boardwalk Inn, airfare, park tix - Done. Vacation selections for my job next year for work all set.
-When SWW was officially scrapped, plan B for us was go in early March for the Flower & Garden Festival, something we've always enjoyed. (Kids not so much). -We juggled resort and airfare stuff, and now because of the small-ish time crunch, we're not able to get into some of our favorite restaurants.
-The latest word is that the Flower & Garden Festival is now extended to the very end of May.
-The long and short of is that we would've just kept our original reservations in tact if Disney would've got the word out 2 weeks ago when no SWW was announced, as it seems clear (IMHO) that it's intended to not replace SWW but perhaps pacify some guests, and I find it a tad insulting if that's the case.

I can't believe after over 20 awesome trips to WDW from NJ I'm typing this vent, and I personally can handle the decision to cancel things, however it's not what they did, it's the way they did it. The powers-that-be screwed this SWW thing all up, and the hits keep on coming.

Sorry for the rant, I'll try to keep more upbeat as our trip nears.
-Mark.

You have every right to vent. Extending Flower and Garden is Disney "Guest Recovery-mode" at its finest. It was obvious they went into immediate "recovery" mode by the number of phone calls they made after the SWW cancelation complaints began.

The positive about your early March trip is that SW fireworks should be taking place at that time.

 

[soniam]

I'm not watching anything. The last thing I saw was the international trailer...it'll be hard to stay away

I stopped watching after the trailer that was released at Celebration. That was enough for me to want to see it badly, so I figure nothing new could be helpful or better. We don't watch a lot of live TV (we have a TiVo), so that makes it easier.

 

[yulilin3]

Kenny the Pirate just put up a FB post about JTA sign ups moving to a new area...
http://www.kennythepirate.com/2014/...raining-academy-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/

I'll check today

Depending on your priorities, it may not be necessary to FP+ Launch Bay or the characters. My experience is based solely on opening day at DL. At rope drop, there was a huge line for everything. By afternoon, Launch Bay was walk-in, and the characters had short waits. Launch Bay was essentially a prop display, with a short video playing, and a high-end store (e.g. $4,000 custom Vader costume). YMMV, but I had to stretch it out to spend 30 minutes walking around. At 3 pm, Chewie had a 40 minute posted wait. We saw him in less than 10 minutes. Obviously there are a lot of factors at play, but I would use my FP+ on it only if it were Tier 2.

No fp are offered for launch bay

Probably going to have to cancel my plans for a trip to the Season of the Force but am going to be there mid December till the 21st. Hoping that I will at least get a little bit of a Star Wars type experience while I'm there. Won't be able to catch the movie while there cause of family stuff. But since I have an annual pass I have booked a fastpass for Hollywood Studios including fantasmic. Any chance on whether any fireworks etc will involve Star Wars? Maybe I'll even get to see Launch Bay (looking forward to seeing that) No fastpasses for Launch Bay I'm assuming?

There's a strong possibility that there will be star wars fireworks on December 18, just because of GMR & TSMM closing time and the fact that there are no osborne dessert party.

How long will the fireworks run? I'd like to do an late April or May trip with my family but trying to figure out if I need to "bounce" out there earlier to catch the fireworks show.

I'll ask about the length of time they will be offered

 

[TISHLOVESDISNEY]

I am so bummed, CM just called to let me know Club Villain has been canceled for March. It was my Birthday celebration, boooo. I got lucky to get the ADR, on a glitch I am guessing.
Guess now Saturday dessert party is an option for us March 12th...

 

[Mark P.]

I am so bummed, CM just called to let me know Club Villain has been canceled for March. It was my Birthday celebration, boooo. I got lucky to get the ADR, on a glitch I am guessing.
Guess now Saturday dessert party is an option for us March 12th...

Perfect...Like I wrote in my OP a short while ago, "the hits keep on coming".
Unbelievable

 

[yulilin3]

I am so bummed, CM just called to let me know Club Villain has been canceled for March. It was my Birthday celebration, boooo. I got lucky to get the ADR, on a glitch I am guessing.
Guess now Saturday dessert party is an option for us March 12th...

Did they cancel the whole month of March or just your day? I haven't kept up with the dates on that

 

[TISHLOVESDISNEY]

She said it was no longer going to be offered in March-? It was suppose to be open 90 days in advance, I some how got March 12th. Don't know if that is my problem, or if she was indeed right that it is no longer happening in March. She kept telling me it was a limited run. So I assumed it was just nixed for March now.
Really hoping for the SW dessert party, I was so excited to celebrate my 45th with Villains, but I suppose SW fireworks might be a compromise...

 

[Mark P.]

She said it was no longer going to be offered in March-? It was suppose to be open 90 days in advance, I some how got March 12th. Don't know if that is my problem, or if she was indeed right that it is no longer happening in March. She kept telling me it was a limited run. So I assumed it was just nixed for March now.
Really hoping for the SW dessert party, I was so excited to celebrate my 45th with Villains, but I suppose SW fireworks might be a compromise...

Tongue and cheek alert:
I feel like returning the Disney Visa we just got yesterday, but we already racked up $300 to get the $100 credit, minus the $49 annual fee, so that's idea's out.
Wait, I know what to do! I want our brick back It's right around the TTC, #H12360, purchased in 1997! So much for our loyalty...

 

[TISHLOVESDISNEY]

I forgot to add, she gave us each 2 "anytime any attraction" FPs for use at DHS. We are going after lunch, so may work to our advantage, the older kids can ride RR and TSMM now, instead of picking between...I'm trying to find the silver lining. Come on Chewie Fireworks Desserts!!

 

[Mark P.]

I forgot to add, she gave us each 2 "anytime any attraction" FPs for use at DHS. We are going after lunch, so may work to our advantage, the older kids can ride RR and TSMM now, instead of picking between...I'm trying to find the silver lining. Come on Chewie Fireworks Desserts!!

That's it! Dialing Disney as I write...Would my asking for a upgraded Boardwalk view from our standard would be asking too much?

 

[TISHLOVESDISNEY]

Did they cancel the whole month of March or just your day? I haven't kept up with the dates on that

That's it! Dialing Disney as I write...Would my asking for a upgraded Boardwalk view from our standard would be asking too much?

She was actually going to send my family of 5 on the Wishes Dessert Ferry, covering the cost of the other 3 people,(only 2 of us were going to Villains) but apparently it wasn't running the night we will be at MK, so I got FPs instead, lol.
I hinted around about the SW dessert party, to swap, but she knew nothing...

 

[yulilin3]

Ok, so first off, I don't think I'm going into guest relations anymore. After asking about the dessert party and she said she didn't have any info, that no info got out yet, I told her about the press release, she went back and came back to say they knew nothing, so I started asking her about the fireworks on the 18, she proceeded to ask me, in a condescending tone, if I was "the press"...no I'm not the press I'm a guest that would like to know the time for fireworks that may or may not be happening on the 18th. She told me that if I thought they are having fireworks the right time for y them would be at night ...I kid you not, that was the response.
Anyways,headed over to launch bay and there's nothing new outside but the stroller parking for disney jr. had been moved do there's more space to walk around.
On to Watto's Grotto where a very nice cm helped me out.
First, @xApril for Ashley meet if you have something that you bought At disney from Her Universe you can bring it. If there's a long line she might only sign things bought that day but most likely she'll sign as long as you have something from her. So it's a feel the line out, sort of thing
I asked the helpful cm about soft opening of launch bay on Friday, expecting her to know nothing since she's in merchandise. She actually told me that today was her last day at. Watto's and that she's part of the opening team of launch bay. She couldn't tell me about soft opening but she said it could happen and that she was very excited because it looks awesome and it'll be worth it.

 

[Skywise]

Ok, so first off, I don't think I'm going into guest relations anymore.

So much for "guest relations"

Thanks for trying! (And at least you can do it in the warm sun and not buried under snow like some of us are!