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

[Skywise]

it's ridiculous how there's still no hours posted for fireworks, they haven't even updated the calendar with the fireworks during the dessert party and they are already booking that. If I had to guess I would say fireworks at 9 pm or 10 pm on the 3rd. The lights will be completely mobbed cause it's the last day and plenty of us will be there, crying and saying goodbye

Yeah - trying to figure out if we'll do Fantasmic or stay for the very end (wonder if they'll do anything special for the final lights off...)

 

[yulilin3]

Yeah - trying to figure out if we'll do Fantasmic or stay for the very end (wonder if they'll do anything special for the final lights off...)

The Osborne family will be here, other than that I'm not expecting anything special

 

[AThrillingChase]

I ended up with the 1:40am showing. So probably not lining up too early! Maybe 1am? My imax is located in a shopping village so we are going to go hang out at a bar that is just feet from the theatre door. Tickets are still available though, so I am guessing I will be alright?

Update -- my 1:40am imax showing is now sold out! Crap. Plan ruined. Any thoughts on when to line up for sold out shows that run that late??

ETA - I already bought my tickets way back when, so just trying to strategize how long to line up before! It was really looking like this late of a showing wasn't selling out, so I thought I would have more leeway with seating

 

[Serena {LivingByDisney}]

The Osborne family will be here, other than that I'm not expecting anything special

The osbornes come? That's cool. Do they do that every year? This year has been my first (and last) year of seeing Osborne lights.

 

[CindySwims]

Disappointing news for me for movie night. I bought reserved seats for my family for the 17th at 7:30pm. My school announced that our holiday show is that night at 7pm. DH doesn't want me to give up the tickets and he gave ODS the option of performing or going to the movie. Of course he choose the movie. I'm a teacher so I have to attend/work. I'll guess I'll be buying two more tickets for another day and take YDS later. He will stay with me and sing in the school show. I don't think it will be too hard to give our tickets away. I hope DS's teachers don't get too upset that he is missing the show for the movie.

 

[yulilin3]

The osbornes come? That's cool. Do they do that every year? This year has been my first (and last) year of seeing Osborne lights.

Yes they come every year

 

[pangyal]

you're kidding! already ? Am I confused or is it only the 9th? ....they're waiting for the show on the 17th? Either that is unreal......or true dedication.....or I'm getting old ROFL

I had the same thought processes, don't worry!

 

[Skywise]

Disappointing news for me for movie night. I bought reserved seats for my family for the 17th at 7:30pm. My school announced that our holiday show is that night at 7pm. DH doesn't want me to give up the tickets and he gave ODS the option of performing or going to the movie. Of course he choose the movie. I'm a teacher so I have to attend/work. I'll guess I'll be buying two more tickets for another day and take YDS later. He will stay with me and sing in the school show. I don't think it will be too hard to give our tickets away. I hope DS's teachers don't get too upset that he is missing the show for the movie.

That's just poor planning on their part.

 

[yulilin3]

7 days!!!!

 

[HCinKC]

It's true. Standing in line at a theater that seats over 900 people and with all reserved/assigned seating! And, I could see @yulilin3 waiting in this line and having the time of her life!!

Ok, I would not line up that early regardless, but you are saying they have an assigned seat and are still lining up already? Lol, what the flimflam!

I ended up with the 1:40am showing. So probably not lining up too early! Maybe 1am? My imax is located in a shopping village so we are going to go hang out at a bar that is just feet from the theatre door. Tickets are still available though, so I am guessing I will be alright?

I happened to check an unlikely IMAX screen in our area. They still had tickets for Thursday and Friday. I asked DH about switching since our current tickets at AMC are for Monday. He said he'd rather wait and have an assigned seat. We were wondering the same thing though. What time we'd need to line up. ODS has a half day of school on Friday, so we didn't want to end up spending the whole afternoon in line assuming the evening shows would be busier.

I think for everyone without assigned seats, if you know the theatre capacity that will help. Seems like a huge theatre might almost be better. I mean, I kow people care enough to have bought tickets early, but will 300 people line up twelve hours before? I doubt it. Would 80? Maybe. Even so, if half of either size lines up way early, you can still get a decent seat in a large theater versus a smaller one. Does that make sense? Or you send someone way ahead to scope it out. What's worse, sitting in line for hours or craning your neck from the front row? Hmm...I think I would rather wait in line.

 

[Good Morning Dewdrop]

our tickets are for the first showing Monday (12:50) no assigned seats - I'm not sure what to expect but we might check out the theater over the weekend to see how things are / get a general idea. We're hoping by waiting until Monday to avoid some of the chaos but of course school will be out for the holidays by then so it might not be pretty.....

 

[yulilin3]

Ok, I would not line up that early regardless, but you are saying they have an assigned seat and are still lining up already? Lol, what the flimflam!

I happened to check an unlikely IMAX screen in our area. They still had tickets for Thursday and Friday. I asked DH about switching since our current tickets at AMC are for Monday. He said he'd rather wait and have an assigned seat. We were wondering the same thing though. What time we'd need to line up. ODS has a half day of school on Friday, so we didn't want to end up spending the whole afternoon in line assuming the evening shows would be busier.

I think for everyone without assigned seats, if you know the theatre capacity that will help. Seems like a huge theatre might almost be better. I mean, I kow people care enough to have bought tickets early, but will 300 people line up twelve hours before? I doubt it. Would 80? Maybe. Even so, if half of either size lines up way early, you can still get a decent seat in a large theater versus a smaller one. Does that make sense? Or you send someone way ahead to scope it out. What's worse, sitting in line for hours or craning your neck from the front row? Hmm...I think I would rather wait in line.

"flimflam"
I think the appeal of lining up early is, not only to get a good seat but, it's also a fan mentality, a camaraderie with fellow "crazies". My daughter, as soon as we knew the release would be on a Thursday told me that she wasn't going to school, actually her Science teacher told her the same thing (this is the teacher that took a pic with her pretending to be force choked, a la Vader)
Now if she had horrible grades and was a misbehaving kid I would say absolutely not, but she gets straight A's with the occasional B and is an awesome kid, so one day away from school is not going to affect her.

 

[hiroMYhero]

Ok, I would not line up that early regardless, but you are saying they have an assigned seat and are still lining up already? Lol, what the flimflam!

Definitely assigned seating at TCL (Grauman's) as we recently watched Terminator there. My first thought was "why be in line" but then realized the vibe there, on a regular day, is high energy and right now it has to be beyond amazing.

The SW characters (non-Lucas) have to be out in force and probably are even in line! The Hollywood Blvd. Vader and Chewie are there on a daily basis - no Visa card needed although they do accept tips!

I was in Toys R Us yesterday and saw their digital countdown display (to the second) for The Force Awakens. I think yulilin needs to add one to her signature!!

 

[AThrillingChase]

Ok, I would not line up that early regardless, but you are saying they have an assigned seat and are still lining up already? Lol, what the flimflam!

I happened to check an unlikely IMAX screen in our area. They still had tickets for Thursday and Friday. I asked DH about switching since our current tickets at AMC are for Monday. He said he'd rather wait and have an assigned seat. We were wondering the same thing though. What time we'd need to line up. ODS has a half day of school on Friday, so we didn't want to end up spending the whole afternoon in line assuming the evening shows would be busier.

I think for everyone without assigned seats, if you know the theatre capacity that will help. Seems like a huge theatre might almost be better. I mean, I kow people care enough to have bought tickets early, but will 300 people line up twelve hours before? I doubt it. Would 80? Maybe. Even so, if half of either size lines up way early, you can still get a decent seat in a large theater versus a smaller one. Does that make sense? Or you send someone way ahead to scope it out. What's worse, sitting in line for hours or craning your neck from the front row? Hmm...I think I would rather wait in line.

Yeah I agree, I will have to see what the capacity is for our imax. It is really the only imax nearby, so I am sure that is adding to it! I'm a little bummed because it doesn't offer assigned seating. The 1:40am show has been open for tickets until yesterday, while the two earlier shows sold out the night tickets were released. I was really enjoying the thought of a not sold out theatre so I could get a decent seat Now I guess I will have to plop down in line! I can't wait to be doing that at midnight in December...

 

[hiroMYhero]

I have to say, I am surprised the line up has started already. When did the first lines form for the other episodes.

I read further and it's a charity event: liningup.net that began on the 5th. By waiting in line a total of 24 hours spread out over the 12 days, the lineup people can buy two tickets to the premiere. The charity must have bought a block of tickets at TCL. More info here:
http://www.liningup.net/

 

[yulilin3]

I read further and it's a charity event: liningup.net that began on the 5th. By waiting in line a total of 24 hours spread out over the 12 days, the lineup people can buy two tickets to the premiere. The charity must have bought a block of tickets at TCL. More info here:
http://www.liningup.net/

such a GREAT idea, Star Wars fans are the best!!
Skywalking Through Neverland is part of the line and have been updating their posts on fb with pictures

 

[HCinKC]

Yeah, I agree with you guys about atmosphere. I think I have a skewed thought due to small kids in tow. I tried taking my 7yo to the Royals World Series parade, and it totally backfired on me. The crowds were just too much to physically move through. I realize that this is different, but it has me hesitant to do it again until he's older. By myself or with DH, meh, why not!

That is a neat charity idea, and I totally appreciate the idea of atmosphere. It makes sense to participate in that if you can! It makes more sense to me than lining up for a week when you already have an assigned ticket. Overnight, not gonna judge, but a week is a commitment! Gotta love...the love.

 

[drquest]

Disappointing news for me for movie night. I bought reserved seats for my family for the 17th at 7:30pm. My school announced that our holiday show is that night at 7pm. DH doesn't want me to give up the tickets and he gave ODS the option of performing or going to the movie. Of course he choose the movie. I'm a teacher so I have to attend/work. I'll guess I'll be buying two more tickets for another day and take YDS later. He will stay with me and sing in the school show. I don't think it will be too hard to give our tickets away. I hope DS's teachers don't get too upset that he is missing the show for the movie.

I'm in a similar situation. My DS13 has his school Christmas program that starts at 6:30 and I had pre-ordered tickets for the first showing at 7pm. He said let's go to the movie, but I think I'm looking at just exchanging for a later time that night. This is his last middle school Christmas program. He spoke to his band teacher and she wasn't real happy about the day/time either as she feels other kids won't show up.

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

I'll be in Hollywood for the premiere this Sunday. Anyone want me to walk around and take pictures to post of the festivities??

 

[yulilin3]

I'll be in Hollywood for the premiere this Sunday. Anyone want me to walk around and take pictures to post of the festivities??

Yes, that would be cool.
I just came back from Five Below and they have a HUGE selection of Star Wars stuff, mostly for kids, they also have some cute ornaments and backpacks, everything $5 and under, hence the name
Also I have stayed away from any additional spoilers ever since the Japan trailer but now things have started popping up on fb, pictures and such, also someone sent me a link to the first 2 minutes of the movie...no, thank you. So staying away from fb for a week