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

[BlueFairy]

We want the latest show bc my son would prefer the light sabers light up so I'm not worried about the earlier shows filling up but I don't necessarily want to wait 30 minutes to sign up. How long did you guys wait? Guess 4.5 yr old and I may have to leave SSR earlier than I planned for our DHS day. The rest of the fam can lag behind a bit if they want, I suppose.

So, we had the 7:10 show right after the daylight savings time changed to allow for a later sunset. If you are going during daylight savings time, I would not expect to see the light from the sabers. We could only really see the light for the last 1/2 of the show this week. As the days get longer this summer, you will see the light less at that time of day.

Now, be aware that we arrived closer to 9am and still had the 30 minute wait. The people arriving later than us had a similar issue. I would expect that at some point people were shut out. Sure, you could wait and arrive at 8:45 or so, but I think you will still have to wait, even if they start the signups early. I would not have wanted to arrive at 9:15, still wait 30 minutes and then find the shows were full.

 

[ArielSRL]

So, we had the 7:10 show right after the daylight savings time changed to allow for a later sunset. If you are going during daylight savings time, I would not expect to see the light from the sabers. We could only really see the light for the last 1/2 of the show this week. As the days get longer this summer, you will see the light less at that time of day.

Now, be aware that we arrived closer to 9am and still had the 30 minute wait. The people arriving later than us had a similar issue. I would expect that at some point people were shut out. Sure, you could wait and arrive at 8:45 or so, but I think you will still have to wait, even if they start the signups early. I would not have wanted to arrive at 9:15, still wait 30 minutes and then find the shows were full.

Thanks for the response. I'm hoping they do an 8pm show which is what touringplans.com is predicting as the last show in June. It may or may not happen but if so, then we'll go with that. If not, we'll plan accordingly.

As far as arrival, I initially planned to leave SSR in our car around 8am for a 9am opening, but I was saying in my post that my 4.5 yr old and I may have to leave earlier than that.

 

[AThrillingChase]

My apologies because this is (mostly) off topic - I will be leaving soon for the dark side challenge (YAY) and long story short, I need to add a hotel room for the night of April 20th. We leave at like 4:30AM on the 21st, so just looking for a place to sleep, so something like all star music would be perfect. Unfortunately, the online system is being annoying (shocking) and will not let me check AP rates via my brother's account (just created one for him and it won't link for some reason). He currently has a valid AP and I will be upgrading my ticket prior to checking in.

Would anyone mind checking to see if any are available for the night of the 20th and what the AP rate would be? I just wanted to see if it was any cheaper than orbitz.

Admission: everyone on this board is so nice and helpful that I am totally using you all

 

[jessicag13]

My apologies because this is (mostly) off topic - I will be leaving soon for the dark side challenge (YAY) and long story short, I need to add a hotel room for the night of April 20th. We leave at like 4:30AM on the 21st, so just looking for a place to sleep, so something like all star music would be perfect. Unfortunately, the online system is being annoying (shocking) and will not let me check AP rates via my brother's account (just created one for him and it won't link for some reason). He currently has a valid AP and I will be upgrading my ticket prior to checking in.

Would anyone mind checking to see if any are available for the night of the 20th and what the AP rate would be? I just wanted to see if it was any cheaper than orbitz.

Admission: everyone on this board is so nice and helpful that I am totally using you all

All-Star Music is showing an AP rate for a standard room as $84 for the night of 4/20- total is $94.92 with tax. hope that helps

 

[AThrillingChase]

All-Star Music is showing an AP rate for a standard room as $84 for the night of 4/20- total is $94.92 with tax. hope that helps

You rock. Thank you very much!! And now back to our regularly scheduled

 

[HCinKC]

A bit OT, but what are folks thoughts on the movie release? I can't decide if I want to pre-order and just wait for it to come in the mail, or if I want to wait and go pick it up on the 5th. I'm not terribly concerned about finding it in stock since I can go first thing in the morning without issue, but I am wondering if the price will be the same, around $20. OTOH, am I really going to watch it in the few days after that? Not sure. I know we could survive until it arrived a few days later. Just thought I'd see what some other thought-processes had been.

#firstworldproblems

 

[hauntedcity]

A bit OT, but what are folks thoughts on the movie release? I can't decide if I want to pre-order and just wait for it to come in the mail, or if I want to wait and go pick it up on the 5th. I'm not terribly concerned about finding it in stock since I can go first thing in the morning without issue, but I am wondering if the price will be the same, around $20. OTOH, am I really going to watch it in the few days after that? Not sure. I know we could survive until it arrived a few days later. Just thought I'd see what some other thought-processes had been.

#firstworldproblems

I did the Target pre-order where you would get a $5 gift card with the movie for $20. I'm not sure if they're still offering that, though.

At the time, I didn't realize that it would be available on iTunes early though. So, do I get it early for $20, or wait a few days for the physical blu-ray for $15?

Must... use... patience...

 

[yulilin3]

I'm going to target first thing in the morning. I couldn't wait for it to arrive by mail

 

[rwcmath]

Are there Star Wars fireworks tonight? If so, what time?

 

[yulilin3]

Are there Star Wars fireworks tonight? If so, what time?

Yes, 9:15 I believe, they are scheduled every night through April 30th

 

[yulilin3]

BTW got pictures of the stage and screens installation, will post them tomorrow

 

[rwcmath]

Thanks!

 

[hauntedcity]

I'm going to target first thing in the morning. I couldn't wait for it to arrive by mail

I'm trying to convince myself that my $5 savings will translate to an extra Mickey ice cream bar a couple weeks later. But who am I kidding? I'm going to eat that extra Mickey bar, anyway...

 

[ArielSRL]

I did the Target pre-order where you would get a $5 gift card with the movie for $20. I'm not sure if they're still offering that, though.

At the time, I didn't realize that it would be available on iTunes early though. So, do I get it early for $20, or wait a few days for the physical blu-ray for $15?

Must... use... patience...

I think the promotion is over. I tried to order it either this Sunday or last (fairly certain it was last) and there was no offer of a $5 gift card. Unless they are back to it again....

 

[elmoandzoey]

Have fireworks been extended past April 30th? Our park days are not until May... Just wondering if we need to watch them from outside on the 29th or 30th.

Also what's up with the stage show that premieres April 2nd. I can't see times for May either. Can I assume they will be the same than in April?

Sorry if this has been asked beforehand... Couldn't find this info on the last few pages.

 

[CMNJ]

Have fireworks been extended past April 30th? Our park days are not until May... Just wondering if we need to watch them from outside on the 29th or 30th.

Also what's up with the stage show that premieres April 2nd. I can't see times for May either. Can I assume they will be the same than in April?

Sorry if this has been asked beforehand... Couldn't find this info on the last few pages.

Disney has not said the fireworks will continue into May. We arrive April 30 so our plan is DHS that night to ensure we see them unless something changes between now and then). The stage show is supposed to be ongoing once it debuts in April as to the times who knows if they will change it but until we hear otherwise I'd assume the April times

 

[yulilin3]

Have fireworks been extended past April 30th? Our park days are not until May... Just wondering if we need to watch them from outside on the 29th or 30th.

Also what's up with the stage show that premieres April 2nd. I can't see times for May either. Can I assume they will be the same than in April?

Sorry if this has been asked beforehand... Couldn't find this info on the last few pages.

The show times for SWaGFFA should be the same.

 

[elmoandzoey]

Thanks for the info. We have an ADR for Beaches & Creme for 8pm on the 30th. I guess we'll just take the boat over to HS then and watch from outside.

 

[HCinKC]

Thanks for the responses. Target is not running that $5gc promo anymore. I'd do that if they were. Dang. I suppose I could wait and see what is offered when it comes out. Oh the agony of it all!

 

[antman]

Waiting for the RoL stuff to be officially announced/available for booking and waiting to see if the Star Wars fireworks and dessert party will be available in May. Disney isn't making advanced planning all that easy.