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

[SeeDisney]

yullin -- would you recommend the dessert tables? i assume there would be chairs.

 

[Blue32]

If you're doing the dessert party go all the way in front , by the ropes, if not the spot we got was the best. I saw kids next to us in strollers, they were standing on the seat part of the stroller to see better. The difference between this projection show and the MK one is that the castle is elevated and so it's easier to see. This one is basically almost as the same level as you so for us short people it's harder.

I don't see us doing the dessert party. My kids are 8 and 10, so my youngest is about 4 feet tall. Do you think the spot you guys have in this pic is ok for that height? I'd hate to camp out for 2 hours and have their view blocked by those in front of the walkway. Thanks!

 

[soniam]

yullin -- would you recommend the dessert tables? i assume there would be chairs.

No chairs. High, bar/cocktail tables. Think Illuminations dessert party, not Wishes dessert party. However, it's great! We did it in March and are considering doing it again next month. I think it's even more valuable now with the projections and the view.

 

[yulilin3]

I don't see us doing the dessert party. My kids are 8 and 10, so my youngest is about 4 feet tall. Do you think the spot you guys have in this pic is ok for that height? I'd hate to camp out for 2 hours and have their view blocked by those in front of the walkway. Thanks!

This is the best spot under any circumstances if you want to see both side screens. . Anywhere else you will be blocked by people, or trees or buildings.

 

[DisneyKeepsUsYoung]

I haven't been since they removed the giant hat so it all looks so different. If I have to wait 2 hours for a good view I think the desert party sounds better since it comes with drinks and food. And no pushing crowd.

 

[bilnsheldodisney]

We also did Launch Bay yesterday. Around 5pm Got a Chewie hug


My daughter told Kylo: I hope you're enjoying Father's Day...he was not amused

Your daughter is FUNNY!!! That is hilarious.

 

[emilymad]

Is there a situation that if you were in the dessert party you still couldn't see? I am thinking about booking it if the dates ever open up for August. We would show up at whatever time the dessert party started and not line up early. Is the worst table at the dessert party bad?

 

[yulilin3]

Is there a situation that if you were in the dessert party you still couldn't see? I am thinking about booking it if the dates ever open up for August. We would show up at whatever time the dessert party started and not line up early. Is the worst table at the dessert party bad?

not completely bad, you might have trees blocking one of the side screens. You should still be able to see the Chinese Theater and the fireworks

 

[TheMaxRebo]

not completely bad, you might have trees blocking one of the side screens. You should still be able to see the Chinese Theater and the fireworks

That was kinda my question as well. I think we could like up a bit early, but with 3 little kids not sure we could wait for 1 hour + just for them to open the dessert area and then have the wait inside. How early do you think is good to line-up to get a good, even if not the best, spot inside the dessert area?

 

[yulilin3]

That was kinda my question as well. I think we could like up a bit early, but with 3 little kids not sure we could wait for 1 hour + just for them to open the dessert area and then have the wait inside. How early do you think is good to line-up to get a good, even if not the best, spot inside the dessert area?

For the 8:30pm party you can line up at 8pm for the 8pm party line up by 7:30pm. Remember that all of you have to be there to check in ( they start checking in around 7pm, they put on your wristbands and then only one of you can stay in line and grab a better table and the rest can come in later.

 

[Artax]

I am a little disappointed to hear the fireworks portion is not as grand as it was previously. We did the fireworks desert part last year for SWW and that fireworks display blew everyone I was with away. How different have the star wars fireworks been this year in comparison to the SWW fireworks last year? We will be back down to WDW this September and don't have plan to do the desert party again. Not feeling very good about the required view for all the projections. For a nightime show I see the desire to use projections from a capabilities and cost/showing standpoint. But I feel it limits the % of people that get to actually see the "show"

 

[yulilin3]

I am a little disappointed to hear the fireworks portion is not as grand as it was previously. We did the fireworks desert part last year for SWW and that fireworks display blew everyone I was with away. How different have the star wars fireworks been this year in comparison to the SWW fireworks last year? We will be back down to WDW this September and don't have plan to do the desert party again. Not feeling very good about the required view for all the projections. For a nightime show I see the desire to use projections from a capabilities and cost/showing standpoint. But I feel it limits the % of people that get to actually see the "show"

SWSitS the one that started in December of last year was similar to the SWW but they added music from TFA and added dialogue. The new show definitely limits the best viewing options
Glad to see you back BTW

 

[Artax]

SWSitS the one that started in December of last year was similar to the SWW but they added music from TFA and added dialogue. The new show definitely limits the best viewing options
Glad to see you back BTW

Thanks, its good to be planning another trip. We had plans to come back in January and had everything planned (ADR, Fastpass, etc) but I backed out at 45 days. Just seemed like there wasnt enough new and there was just too many things going on at the time I didn't like.

I would have been going for a 4th year in a row about this time, but as we all know SWW was cancelled which again killed my motivation for a return. But even then my wife just had our 3rd child about 8 weeks ago so even that would have been difficult to pull off with such a youngling.

Good to see your still out there helping us star wars fans. always enjoyed the SWW threads. After all they are the reason I came out of my lurking cave. lol

 

[AngiTN]

No chairs. High, bar/cocktail tables. Think Illuminations dessert party, not Wishes dessert party. However, it's great! We did it in March and are considering doing it again next month. I think it's even more valuable now with the projections and the view.

I haven't been since they removed the giant hat so it all looks so different. If I have to wait 2 hours for a good view I think the desert party sounds better since it comes with drinks and food. And no pushing crowd.

Is there a situation that if you were in the dessert party you still couldn't see? I am thinking about booking it if the dates ever open up for August. We would show up at whatever time the dessert party started and not line up early. Is the worst table at the dessert party bad?

The dessert party is more important to this show than ever, in my opinion. It will be something we do every trip, provided it's offered. I will gladly pay the money for the party vs. staking out a spot on the street so early.
And no matter how bad your table is at the dessert party you can move. Folks seem to forget this. You are not required to stand at your table during the fireworks so it doesn't matter at all if you have a tree blocking your view. Just move to where there is no tree blocking your view. As long as you don't block someone else, (finding a spot to avoid that won't be an issue) you are fine.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

The dessert party is more important to this show than ever, in my opinion. It will be something we do every trip, provided it's offered.

And THIS is where I am getting annoyed!! "Getting"... more like "already have been for some time"!!

Why can't they just extend well beyond Jul 9?? They HAVE TO know it's running past then. This is finally the ONLY thing I'm waiting for, for our Aug trip.

 

[NanceC]

I hope to attend the dessert party in September, but I'll be going solo so have questions not so much about finding a table but keeping it.

Are the dessert tables open as soon as you are allowed into the party area? I'm just wondering if I can go through and get food and drinks and then find a table to stay at until the show starts, or if you grab a table and then do a food run later. I'm concerned that with no one else at my table to save it while I'm getting desserts that I'll lose the table. Maybe get a table and leave something non-valuable (a jacket, cold drink, etc.) on it while I go for food so the table appears taken? Ask someone at an adjoining table if they can let people know I'll be back?

I'm short so I would likely go early to try to get a table as close to the front as possible. I just would hate to go to all that trouble if I lost a good spot as soon as I went to get food.

ETA: I see now that you are allowed to move a bit around the dessert area if you don't have a great view, but I'm still interested in what I need to plan on if I go by myself.

 

[AngiTN]

I hope to attend the dessert party in September, but I'll be going solo so have questions not so much about finding a table but keeping it.

Are the dessert tables open as soon as you are allowed into the party area? I'm just wondering if I can go through and get food and drinks and then find a table to stay at until the show starts, or if you grab a table and then do a food run later. I'm concerned that with no one else at my table to save it while I'm getting desserts that I'll lose the table. Maybe get a table and leave something non-valuable (a jacket, cold drink, etc.) on it while I go for food so the table appears taken? Ask someone at an adjoining table if they can let people know I'll be back?

I'm short so I would likely go early to try to get a table as close to the front as possible. I just would hate to go to all that trouble if I lost a good spot as soon as I went to get food.

Yep, just bring something you feel comfortable leaving on the table. We saw things on a few tables while their "owners" were getting food. Folks are typically quite courteous and realize something on that table means it's taken. Heck, worse case, print out a card to bring with you that says something like "I'm off grabbing a bite to eat" or something quirky, to indicate it's your table and not an empty one.

 

[yulilin3]

I hope to attend the dessert party in September, but I'll be going solo so have questions not so much about finding a table but keeping it.

Are the dessert tables open as soon as you are allowed into the party area? I'm just wondering if I can go through and get food and drinks and then find a table to stay at until the show starts, or if you grab a table and then do a food run later. I'm concerned that with no one else at my table to save it while I'm getting desserts that I'll lose the table. Maybe get a table and leave something non-valuable (a jacket, cold drink, etc.) on it while I go for food so the table appears taken? Ask someone at an adjoining table if they can let people know I'll be back?

I'm short so I would likely go early to try to get a table as close to the front as possible. I just would hate to go to all that trouble if I lost a good spot as soon as I went to get food.

They open the area and everyone tends to go grab a table first. You can always leave things or ask people on the next table to watch your stuff. You can also invite others to join you if you are by yourself. I've done 3 dessert parties and it's usually myself or just my daughter and I and we always invite other people if they want to join. Great way to make new/temporary friends

 

[AngiTN]

And THIS is where I am getting annoyed!! "Getting"... more like "already have been for some time"!!

Why can't they just extend well beyond Jul 9?? They HAVE TO know it's running past then. This is finally the ONLY thing I'm waiting for, for our Aug trip.

Right there with ya.
I want to book for our trip in late July.

 

[yulilin3]

And THIS is where I am getting annoyed!! "Getting"... more like "already have been for some time"!!

Why can't they just extend well beyond Jul 9?? They HAVE TO know it's running past then. This is finally the ONLY thing I'm waiting for, for our Aug trip.

Do you think Disney is considering getting rid of the dessert party all together to have more space for everyone? Just a question...I agree that we all know this show will continue on, it has has an overwhelming positive response