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

[Cali Cat]

So changing coasts on you guys, but you are still my source of all things Star Wars and Disney theme parks - I have finally gotten DH to agree to go to Disneyland this summer, YAY!!! We have only been once, and that was over 7 years ago. Does anyone know, is JTA a sign up process out there now, and if so, does anyone have any tips? Any other general Disneyland tips are happily accepted if you want to message me. I can plan WDW trips in my sleep after all these years, but I feel totally lost with this trip, I'm such a planner and I'm already freaked that I can't make fastpass reservations at all and no dining reservations until 60 days out!!

I haven't been to Jedi training since they changed it to the trials of the temple, so I'm curious if they changed it to signups as well. But, I can tell you not to worry about fast passes. Disneyland is still on the paper fast pass system and IMHO it's so much better. Make sure you get a fast pass for hyper space mountain as soon as you get in the park. It's so fun!

 

[seigyoku]

JTA at Disneyland switched to sign-up system with the new show. (They tested it for a bit beforehand.) Not sure about tips as I'm too old for it (UNFAIR) and for some reason they refuse to let my turtle sign up, despite him being in proper Jedi robes with his own lightsaber. And he is good at following directions.

Hyperspace mt is EXTREMELY popular so yeah, snag your FP fast. My last two trips I basically skipped other rides to ride it as much as possible, but I have skewed priorities. Space Mountain is my favorite ride ever, and Star Wars has been part of my life since oh, 1977 and I wasn't even one yet so the combo is @_@.

And if they are still playing all SW music all the time in Tomorrowland... ah, so beautiful... could just sit there for hours...

 

[chicagodisfan]

Any word on May hours?!? We leave in a little over three weeks and I've been hoping to see news about the current Star Wars fireworks continuing and hopefully the dessert party too. When I checked the site this morning I noticed that they don't even have times for JTA or the new stage show listed for our dates the second week of May. That seems odd for mid-April. Are they planning something for next month or are they just slow to get the showtimes out?! I don't think I've ever felt so up in the air so close to a trip before!

 

[WDWRook]

Any word on May hours?!? We leave in a little over three weeks and I've been hoping to see news about the current Star Wars fireworks continuing and hopefully the dessert party too. When I checked the site this morning I noticed that they don't even have times for JTA or the new stage show listed for our dates the second week of May. That seems odd for mid-April. Are they planning something for next month or are they just slow to get the showtimes out?! I don't think I've ever felt so up in the air so close to a trip before!

We will be there second week of May as well and keep waiting to hear an update on park hours.

 

[Iowamomof4]

Park hours should update tomorrow (emphasis on SHOULD).

 

[chicagodisfan]

Okay, thank you! I'll keep checking! I refresh this thread each morning as I make my coffee.

 

[lucas]

Sorry, I'm new to the thread. (Just booked our trip!)

Will "Symphony in the Stars: A Galactic Spectacular" be going on for Memorial Day weekend (5/28/16 & 5/29/16)?

Thanks in advance.

 

[lugnut33]

Sorry, I'm new to the thread. (Just booked our trip!)

Will "Symphony in the Stars: A Galactic Spectacular" be going on for Memorial Day weekend (5/28/16 & 5/29/16)?

Thanks in advance.

As of right now the answer is "NO". The show is currently scheduled to end at the end of April, however we are all hoping that they decide to extend the fireworks show through the summer.

 

[lucas]

As of right now the answer is "NO". The show is currently scheduled to end at the end of April, however we are all hoping that they decide to extend the fireworks show through the summer.

Thanks for the quick reply! I'll keep my fingers crossed, too!

 

[hiroMYhero]

Thanks for the quick reply! I'll keep my fingers crossed, too!

You may want to also check the Rumors and News board. @rteetz has reported there, and here, that the rumors are fireworks continue through June 3rd. The new fireworks show may begin on June 5th.

 

[PrincessWithABlaster]

Any word on May hours?!? We leave in a little over three weeks and I've been hoping to see news about the current Star Wars fireworks continuing and hopefully the dessert party too. When I checked the site this morning I noticed that they don't even have times for JTA or the new stage show listed for our dates the second week of May. That seems odd for mid-April. Are they planning something for next month or are they just slow to get the showtimes out?! I don't think I've ever felt so up in the air so close to a trip before!

Same boat. We leave in a little over two weeks.

Park hours should update tomorrow (emphasis on SHOULD).

You know Disney has to schedule their CMs at least two weeks out (or at least I would hope so) so they have to have hours they are working to. Its annoying that they aren't released yet, especially since I'm assuming they won't be the same full schedule they are for April. I'd like to finalize my plans.

 

[yulilin3]

Did you guys see this? https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...ampaign=Feed:+DisneyParks+(Disney+Parks+Blog)

 

[yulilin3]

Just got back home from the Dark Side Expo.
Got there at 8am and the line was very long but well organized. They opened the expo at 9am even though official schedule was at 10am, headed straight for the Run Disney merchandise, got what I needed and paid, I was out by 9:30am so I went to by my GU for the race and an announcement came over that BB8 was meeting at a tent outside. Basically fast walked over and in 5 minutes I had my pic with him

Stormtroopers were patrolling, no stopping for pic

by this time they changed the line to get into the Expo and people had to walk all the way around and wait, people were not happy

This is the amount of people at the expo floor

and then this is the line to get into the RunDisney merch by 10:30am

I'm glad I went early

Here's my bib and 10k tech shirt

 

[hiroMYhero]

@yulilin3 ~ The shirt AND bib look great! Also like your Trooper and friends photo.

 

[rteetz]

Just got back home from the Dark Side Expo.
Got there at 8am and the line was very long but well organized. They opened the expo at 9am even though official schedule was at 10am, headed straight for the Run Disney merchandise, got what I needed and paid, I was out by 9:30am so I went to by my GU for the race and an announcement came over that BB8 was meeting at a tent outside. Basically fast walked over and in 5 minutes I had my pic with him

Stormtroopers were patrolling, no stopping for pic

by this time they changed the line to get into the Expo and people had to walk all the way around and wait, people were not happy

This is the amount of people at the expo floor

and then this is the line to get into the RunDisney merch by 10:30am

I'm glad I went early

Here's my bib and 10k tech shirt

Yeah I have seen people complaining about that line. Awesome you got to meet BB-8! I'm so jealous of anyone running this weekend. Good luck!

 

[rteetz]

https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...med-land-groundbreaking-at-disneyland-park-2/

 

[Dittz]

I come with a rumor.

June 5th is when the new Star Wars fireworks show debuts.

Catching up and just read this..maybe there is still more, but seriously...that is the day we LEAVE Disney.

 

[elmoandzoey]

Park hours should update tomorrow (emphasis on SHOULD).

Since SHOULD probably didn't mean midnight since I can't see any changes.... What does SHOULD mean? 6AM? Noon? Random? Just so I can stop constantly reloading the page...

 

[Cluelyss]

Since SHOULD probably didn't mean midnight since I can't see any changes.... What does SHOULD mean? 6AM? Noon? Random? Just so I can stop constantly reloading the page...

Usually by 10 am....but could really be anytime....

 

[lovethattink]

My husband sent pictures from before the 5K this morning. He said also there was Vader, Maul, Bb8, Boba fett, capt. Phasma, and raptor.