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

[yulilin3]

Rumored From WDWNT Star Wars fireworks may add projection mapping effects to main street -
http://wdwnt.com/blog/2016/01/rumor...projection-mapping-effects-and-flamethrowers/

I hope it's true. Each time we watch Celebrate the Magic and Fantasmic! we think how awesome it would be if the added SW scenes to it.

 

[mil2297]

I went Yesterday to DHS. We met Vader and Chewbacca. The line for Vader said 50 minutes but it was more like 30. For Chewbacca I felt it was all rush rush take a picture and leave. As we walked in the park, I told my husband why are they canceling SWW again? All the spots I seem to remember the characters were are there , no visible construction. They could keep launch bay and still do SWW with all the characters there. This past year was out first SWW and loved it. My kids were not into it until last year they saw The Clone wars then all the movies. I don't get why with all the money Force Awakens is bringing in, this is the year the cancel SWW. It makes no sense to spend $100 plus to go to a park and have almost no rides or characters to see

 

[soniam]

I went Yesterday to DHS. We met Vader and Chewbacca. The line for Vader said 50 minutes but it was more like 30. For Chewbacca I felt it was all rush rush take a picture and leave. As we walked in the park, I told my husband why are they canceling SWW again? All the spots I seem to remember the characters were are there , no visible construction. They could keep launch bay and still do SWW with all the characters there. This past year was out first SWW and loved it. My kids were not into it until last year they saw The Clone wars then all the movies. I don't get why with all the money Force Awakens is bringing in, this is the year the cancel SWW. It makes no sense to spend $100 plus to go to a park and have almost no rides or characters to see

You are probably preaching to the choir on that one here I don't think any of us get it either.

 

[yulilin3]

As I have said for a while: Disney execs decisions have stopped making sense a long time ago.

 

[Skywise]

As I have said for a while: Disney execs decisions have stopped making sense a long time ago.

Buncha pakleds...

 

[yulilin3]

Buncha pakleds...

had to google that

 

[mil2297]

You are probably preaching to the choir on that one here I don't think any of us get it either.

lol I know, sorry , just needed to vent a little I guess with people who understood . I love Star Wars since I was a kid and never in a million years would have thought my daughters would love it too. We had such an awesome time in SWW our first last year that it makes me sad they would not have it again. My kids were just walking through the park sad saying there was Luke and Leah and Chewy. We have gone twice to see the new movie and love it

 

[mil2297]

As I have said for a while: Disney execs decisions have stopped making sense a long time ago.

I know I don't get it. The meet with Chewy and Vader seemed rush like take a picture and bye. Vader was a little better since he now says phrases but my kid had the autograph book out and I said I don't think they are doing that since they spend like 2 minutes with each person. Launch bay is just like a museum that you can walk in and out in 10 minutes. That is what we loved about SWW they got to meet all their favorite characters. Seeing other fans who love the movie dress up and walk through the park Even in 90+ heat . Even standing in the heat to watch the parade which was awesome. The weather was supper hot and we love every minute of it. Even standing in line for like 40 min to meet Chewy and Vader. I can only wish they would do something similar later this yer. We can dream can we

 

[Skywise]

had to google that

Well it is a Star Trek reference. (Also I couldn't find a good youtube clip of them just saying "We are smart.")

(And Trivia tip o' the day - The leader of the Pakleds is better known as the voice of Starscream on the Transformers series, Cobra Commander of the GI Joe series and the original voice of Montgomery Burns on the Simpsons)

 

[Monykalyn]

Buncha pakleds...

I may have snorted my dessert (hey it's cold here-chocolate mug cake) out all over my cream sweater....

 

[captaindavidhook]

I saw this mentioned before but I would life to ask myself. Some nights there are two fantasmic shows. The second one starts at 830. When I do the Symphony in the stars desert party, is has 7 pm listed. I was told I believe that the firewords start at 745, correct and go for about 8-10 mins give or take? With a fp for fantasmic would I be able to get to there before 815? Just curious if I could swing these both on the same night...

 

[yulilin3]

I saw this mentioned before but I would life to ask myself. Some nights there are two fantasmic shows. The second one starts at 830. When I do the Symphony in the stars desert party, is has 7 pm listed. I was told I believe that the firewords start at 745, correct and go for about 8-10 mins give or take? With a fp for fantasmic would I be able to get to there before 815? Just curious if I could swing these both on the same night...

fireworks start at 8pm until March 6th. They are about 8 minutes long, you'll have enough time to make the second F! the second show is always less popular and we have never had a problem getting into it even without fp
The dessert party starts at 7pm

 

[captaindavidhook]

fireworks start at 8pm until March 6th. They are about 8 minutes long, you'll have enough time to make the second F! the second show is always less popular and we have never had a problem getting into it even without fp

As always thank you my friend. So fireworks go off at 8 pm and roughly finish 8 mins later. How long of walk would I have to fantasmic? Are they close by and does it take long to get out of area where the desert party is taking place? Thank you again.

 

[yulilin3]

As always thank you my friend. So fireworks go off at 8 pm and roughly finish 8 mins later. How long of walk would I have to fantasmic? Are they close by and does it take long to get out of area where the desert party is taking place? Thank you again.

you're welcome, it's about a 5 to 10 minute walk, depending how fast you go. From the dessert party area it's pretty easy to get on to Sunset Blvd. Just remember to get your Chewie Stein's before the fireworks start

 

[captaindavidhook]

you're welcome, it's about a 5 to 10 minute walk, depending how fast you go. From the dessert party area it's pretty easy to get on to Sunset Blvd. Just remember to get your Chewie Stein's before the fireworks start

I have a fast pass for fantasmic on that night but worst case scenario if I am a little late I am sure I can find a seat and enjoy fantasmic. It's just me so that helps =) Wont forget stein either. One question, so fireworks don't go off by 745 and last question do you think a lot of people are doing both these shows in one night? May I ask if you would do something like this or two much rushing around? Thanks as always.

 

[yulilin3]

I have a fast pass for fantasmic on that night but worst case scenario if I am a little late I am sure I can find a seat and enjoy fantasmic. It's just me so that helps =) Wont forget stein either. One question, so fireworks don't go off by 745 and last question do you think a lot of people are doing both these shows in one night? May I ask if you would do something like this or two much rushing around? Thanks as always.

Fireworks go off at 8pm, I'm not sure if a lot of people go to the second F! after watching the fireworks, especially if there are kids involved, but it's totally doable. I have done fireworks and then F!, without a fp and it's not a hassle at all

 

[captaindavidhook]

Where exactly do the fireworks/desert party take place. I believe at some point I have to check in at min and bills, but just thought I would ask.

 

[yulilin3]

Where exactly do the fireworks/desert party take place. I believe at some point I have to check in at min and bills, but just thought I would ask.

they take the left side of Hollywood Blvd, in the area right in front of Center Stage and Great Movie Ride for the dessert party, the fireworks go off behind the GMR and other bldgs

 

[yulilin3]

merchandise coming to the SW Half Marathon at DL this weekend, I'm liking the variety of things offered, can't wait what's in store for us in April
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...-star-wars-half-marathon-weekend-merchandise/

 

[tarak]

The Hallmark near my office is closing so they have everything there 50-70% off. I stopped in and found a set of these little boxes there. My middle daughter claimed Rey, my son grabbed BB8, and I took Captain Phasma. Kylo Ren is still up for grabs. I was so happy to see something with Rey. My daughter thought they should have had Finn in the set instead of Captain Phasma.