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

[Blue32]

Ok, watched all the way on the front, by the ropes at center stage. Not ideal as you lose some of the side screens but you get a good view of the Chinese theater. Kids would net to be carried for then to see better. Some kids were standing on their strollers (the seat not the canopy)

What did you think if the new show? How was the view of the pyro front and center?

 

[Mom of Jack 2009]

Sorry if already mentioned, but how would you rate this show compared to the old show? If doing the dessert party, due to the emphasis on projections, are there only a limited number of tables that provide decent viewing? Last but not least, how early would one have to arrive to get a decent seat? (I'm confused about arriving for wrist bands vs a seat.)
Thank you so much!

 

[J and R's mom]

Sorry if already mentioned, but how would you rate this show compared to the old show? If doing the dessert party, due to the emphasis on projections, are there only a limited number of tables that provide decent viewing? Last but not least, how early would one have to arrive to get a decent seat? (I'm confused about arriving for wrist bands vs a seat.)
Thank you so much!

1) Can't help you on the comparison part much (other than what I read on here). We have only seen the previous version, but it seems that this one has way more projections.

2) From our experience in May, there are probably 4 or 5 tables by the check-in booth that would have limited line-of-sight due to trees blocking some of the view of the Chinese theater (where a large portion of the projections are shown). The remaining tables should all have pretty good views. We had one of these tables because we didn't arrive until 15 mins prior to the fireworks starting, but our view was still amazing for the old version. It was great walking right up and still being able to have that vantage point 15 mins prior to the show. Now, however, we'd probably opt to move over by the dessert tables to watch the fireworks once they started if we ended up at one of the limited-view tables. You don't have to stay at your table during the fireworks. You CAN move over to a different viewing spot. Just try not to block the view of others already at tables. There's room around the dessert tables to stand.

3) To be some of the first to rush to the "good" tables, people on here have mentioned showing up by 7:00pm-7:30pm (an hour to an hour-and-a-half before opening and two to two-and-a-half hours before fireworks begin) to get a "good" table (there are no "seats"--standing only--unless you have a wheelchair). We did no such thing. We were one of the last families to arrive and still had a table up by the front rope...which turned out great because the storm troopers came by and were right next to our table and let us take pictures with them. The trees would obstruct half of the projections now, but like I mentioned earlier, we could just move when the show starts.

4) I think they begin checking folks in about 1 hour to 1hr 15mins prior to the fireworks beginning (8:15pm-8:30pm). You go to the check-in podium and they place a wristband on everyone. Once you have your wristbands (everyone in your party has to check in at the same time), you can come and go inside that area as you please. For example, if everyone checks in an hour early, but some folks want to go ride some last minute rides, they can do so. Their wrist bands will get them back in whenever they are ready to return. Same for those needing to go to the bathroom. BUT, if you want to find and KEEP the "good" tables as soon as you check in and get your wristband, someone in the party will need to stay behind with their table...or trade off with other members of their party, to make sure you get to keep your spot.

 

[yulilin3]

What did you think if the new show? How was the view of the pyro front and center?

I love the new show. From the ropes at center stage you can see the fireworks just fine, you just miss the side projection screens

Sorry if already mentioned, but how would you rate this show compared to the old show? If doing the dessert party, due to the emphasis on projections, are there only a limited number of tables that provide decent viewing? Last but not least, how early would one have to arrive to get a decent seat? (I'm confused about arriving for wrist bands vs a seat.)
Thank you so much!

The old show was a fireworks show, it was amazing and probably no other fireworks show can top it. This one has projections, lasers, smoke effects and fireworks. I love this new show.
For the dessert party, you can check in, meaning they take your name, check their list, mark you off and give you your wristbands, around 7pm. Then you can wait in line or go do something else and come back
The best tables are the ones towards the center of Hollywood blvd, like someone else mentioned there are only a few tables that are not ideal. If you want to ensure you get the best table then you get in line early, if you're ok with maybe being in the middle of the dessert party area or maybe with a tree blocking a bit of your view you can show up later.
Keep in mind they are opening the area 15 minutes before the posted time, so right now the party is supposed to start at 8:45pm they are opening the area at 8:30pm

 

[yulilin3]

Best comment I heard today from a guy in his 20s, after the show ended:" holy $#it that was sick"

 

[ravenclawtrekkie]

I don't see the new show until tomorrow night - which will make for a long day because I picked up a 7am overtime shift to work before I even go into the park - but a bunch of my co-workers went already and they LOVED it. One of them doesn't even like Star Wars, but she's a CP majoring in some kind of theater arts thing (I can't remember exactly what), and she was amazed at the production of it.

 

[Ellie Badge]

I was able to book for my Date of the 8th

We just got the 8th as well! Can't wait!

 

[bobbiwoz]

Booked it for the 6th

 

[ddavev3]

Is the line for build your own lightsaber always long? (We will be there in the summer)

Yes. I suggest going to Once Upon a Toy in Disney Springs to build lightsabers. There is no line there.

 

[yulilin3]

Fireworks hours changed starting July 3rd to 9:15 pm. My theory is that Disney knows that there isn't enough room at Center Stage for everyone to have a good view so they are trying spread the crowds, I'm hoping they add some Fantasmic! shows after SWaGS

 

[yulilin3]

Going tonight with both kids who haven't watched the show yet. Camping out for the good spots, I'll update periodically

 

[Ruth B]

Sorry if I have missed this? Can you now book the SW desert party. I see its on DIsney app but say to call to book( with no dates?) thanks

 

[yulilin3]

Sorry if I have missed this? Can you now book the SW desert party. I see its on DIsney app but say to call to book( with no dates?) thanks

Online and by calling available until July 9th for now

 

[bobbiwoz]

Sorry if I have missed this? Can you now book the SW desert party. I see its on DIsney app but say to call to book( with no dates?) thanks

I booked today for July 6. The calendar did not go out much beyond one week after that.

 

[HollywoodTowerHotel]

3) To be some of the first to rush to the "good" tables, people on here have mentioned showing up by 7:00pm-7:30pm (an hour to an hour-and-a-half before opening and two to two-and-a-half hours before fireworks begin) to get a "good" table (there are no "seats"--standing only--unless you have a wheelchair). We did no such thing. We were one of the last families to arrive and still had a table up by the front rope...which turned out great because the storm troopers came by and were right next to our table and let us take pictures with them. The trees would obstruct half of the projections now, but like I mentioned earlier, we could just move when the show starts.

If you have a wheelchair, do you have to show up early in order to get one of the "wheelchair" tables?

 

[yulilin3]

If you have a wheelchair, do you have to show up early in order to get one of the "wheelchair" tables?

I don't think so, you could always check in at 7pm get you wristband and let them know you need a w/c accessible table

 

[bilnsheldodisney]

Going tonight with both kids who haven't watched the show yet. Camping out for the good spots, I'll update periodically

3 nights in a row - you lucky duck!!! enjoy!

 

[yulilin3]

3 nights in a row - you lucky duck!!! enjoy!

It's a sacrifice I must make to get accurate information

 

[bilnsheldodisney]

i though I posted this before so if it shows up twice - my apologies! at the dessert party, if an adult doesn't care for sweet drinks, can they get a beer or maybe just vodka (or another alcohol) on the rocks?

 

[yulilin3]

i though I posted this before so if it shows up twice - my apologies! at the dessert party, if an adult doesn't care for sweet drinks, can they get a beer or maybe just vodka (or another alcohol) on the rocks?

There's no beer in the dessert party, you can bring beer but you have to buy it from outside the area. Not sure if you can just ask for vodka and the rocks.