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

[yulilin3]

I was so hoping that in addition to the dessert party (that I would expect to continue beyond July) they might either have a Star Wars themed event like the Villains event, or bring the Villains event back in time for Aug. That's obviously not looking all that likely now... and maybe they wouldn't do it during a peak time anyway.

I was expecting something along the lines of Villains thing. Last year, in September I think it was they had an audition call for actors and actresses with improv skills and knowledge of SW. People went, they got a call back for early December and they were not called again... As of right now, the Sunset Showcase space is being used for private parties and corporate events almost every night

 

[capegirl]

Don't get too excited about the pic of Sci Fi that's been the place holder pic for Special Studios Activities since 2 years ago, the dessert party is considered a special studios activity

Well go figure.

 

[MonaMN]

You go in and ask to talk to the chef about food allergies. They have a special kitchen where they make special, gluten free, nut free, dairy free offerings. The chef can also go through what is offered and tell you what contains nuts and what doesn't
They bring the items from backstage in a little box

none of these has nuts

the only thing here with nuts is the Larabar

Thanks! Hopefully some of the normal treats are nut free too - I think DD would love a Vader cupcake!

 

[Music City Mama]

Has anyone done the dessert party with a peanut/tree nut allergy? I am contemplating this for our trip after Thanksgiving, but I want DD who has allergies to actually be able to eat things if I am going to pay for it!

We went to the dessert party 2 weeks ago. We had noted on the online reservation about the allergies (peanut/tree nut), so they were aware when we checked in. The hostess told me to speak with the chef once they let us all in. The chef walked us around telling us what was safe -- I think there were a couple of desserts that didn't have a cross contamination risk (the rice crispy bon-bon was one of them). Most of the non-sweet food was okay for him, but the biscuits were right next to some pesto toast thing and I know that people were probably using the same tongs to pick up both items, so I picked up the biscuits without using the tongs (I didn't touch ones I wasn't taking). The chef also provided us with a bag of mainly what @yulilin3 posted above. There was also a fresh fruit cup, but to be honest, the fruit was all mushy and not very appetizing. The cookies were in a bag (with various cookies of various flavors of various sizes) and I can only assume they were Enjoy Life, but I do know that Enjoy Life also sells cookies (on WDW property) with a cross-contamination warning (the bigger ones are okay, but some of the smaller ones have a warning on the bag), so I didn't feel comfortable having him eat those if those were mixed in since the cookies weren't in their original packaging and I couldn't verify. They also have this area where they fry Nutella, but the chef said she could do that for DS with marshmallow fluff (in a dedicated fryer), however, we never had the opportunity because he was full on other food and drinks. Hope that helps!

 

[yulilin3]

Thanks! Hopefully some of the normal treats are nut free too - I think DD would love a Vader cupcake!

The vader cupcake has Peanut butter

 

[MonaMN]

The vader cupcake has Peanut butter

Phooey! No cupcake for us then! Bummer.

 

[Marlyn]

No, that's what she saw. But the HUB and what is public knowledge are not the same thing. Until they issue the dates for the party, it's not official.

True, but at least it gives me hope that they will eventually release dessert parties....

I got all excited this morning when I received an email from the Dibb about the extended DHS hours. I logged onto MDE thinking this must be the day...
Not!
Anyhow I happened to notice down at the bottom of the dessert party page there was a DHS 'special activities ' with an image if the SciFi Dine in Theatre....so looks like a possible Star Wars dinning package...maybe. Now I'm going to be stalking this in addition to the dessert party.

I did the same thing. I got the DIBB email and rushed to check for booking of dessert party, only to be disappointed again....The special events place holder has been there forever. I have always wondered about a possible Star Wars dining package too, but I bet they get more bang for the busk with the dessert parties.

The dessert party shows on the special events operations schedule (the people that set up and provide the party with all their needs) until the end of July. I'm sure they will release them for booking now that they have released all the dates for July for SWaGS

Thank you, I'll just keep stalking and hoping then. Between this and the whole ROL fiasco, I don't ever recall having such frustration planning a trip. I suppose it will be like this every year now with the coming of so many new lands I. The next few years...

 

[yulilin3]

Phooey! No cupcake for us then! Bummer.

the BB8 cupcake is lemon based, but I'm not sure if there could be cross contamination in the kitchen where they make them

 

[WDWRook]

Since people have now been to the new show, does it seem not possible to do F! and the fireworks in the same night? We are going the second week of September; hours are not updated but I'd be surprised if they have more than one F! so I'm guessing it will be F! followed by fireworks. Meaning, little time to get to the fireworks and likely no viewing spots. We love Fantasmic and want to see it, but debating skipping for this time to get a spot for the fireworks (or perhaps doing the desert party instead.)

 

[Skywise]

I wonder why they bumped the fireworks from 9:15 to 9:30... Fantasmic still starts at 9 most of those nights and will get out just as the star wars fireworks start with no chance for fantasmic viewers to see Star Wars at all... Unless it conflicts with Fantasmic...

 

[Iowamomof4]

I wonder why they bumped the fireworks from 9:15 to 9:30... Fantasmic still starts at 9 most of those nights and will get out just as the star wars fireworks start with no chance for fantasmic viewers to see Star Wars at all... Unless it conflicts with Fantasmic...

My guess is they didn't want the big booms to interfere with the F! show.

 

[jbish]

Has anyone done the dessert party with a peanut/tree nut allergy? I am contemplating this for our trip after Thanksgiving, but I want DD who has allergies to actually be able to eat things if I am going to pay for it!

One of my boys has a peanut allergy. be sure to note that on your reservation under special requests.

When I checked in, they saw we had the allergy listed. They said to go see one of the chefs - the two chefs were wearing white jackets and black hats and were manning the "nitrogen" table. I went over after claiming our table and one of them walked me around the party to show me which items had nuts and which didn't. She also caveated our discussion with saying that there was no guarantee that there wouldn't be any cross contamination. There were a LOT of nut ingredients included - and she warned me about that. She said to not be alarmed with our "tour".

After walking us around, she also offered me some boxed treats with pre-packaged for-certain nut-free items, including a box of popcorn that people asked me about. This was reserved for the allergy people. She was super nice but it was overwhelming trying to remember what was what. However, my son isn't all that adventurous of an eater and was pretty happy just eating his ice cream and his mickey bar. Oh and the popcorn. LOL

So I think it depends on how severe your daughter's allergy is. My kids (DD also has a nut allergy but she didn't come to the party that day) can be around nuts and they can eat foods that are processed in the same facility as nuts, so I felt comfortable allowing him to eat food from the tables, too.

 

[jbish]

Phooey! No cupcake for us then! Bummer.

We did avoid all of the cupcakes. Even the ones that didn't have actual peanut butter in it would have likely been handled in close contact with the cupcakes that did. He was disappointed as he wanted the BB8 cupcake.

 

[Cluelyss]

Since people have now been to the new show, does it seem not possible to do F! and the fireworks in the same night? We are going the second week of September; hours are not updated but I'd be surprised if they have more than one F! so I'm guessing it will be F! followed by fireworks. Meaning, little time to get to the fireworks and likely no viewing spots. We love Fantasmic and want to see it, but debating skipping for this time to get a spot for the fireworks (or perhaps doing the desert party instead.)

Finding a good spot now seems near impossible if you do F! first.

 

[yulilin3]

Since people have now been to the new show, does it seem not possible to do F! and the fireworks in the same night? We are going the second week of September; hours are not updated but I'd be surprised if they have more than one F! so I'm guessing it will be F! followed by fireworks. Meaning, little time to get to the fireworks and likely no viewing spots. We love Fantasmic and want to see it, but debating skipping for this time to get a spot for the fireworks (or perhaps doing the desert party instead.)

You need at least 45 minutes to get a good spot for SWaGS, if there's 2 F! the 2nds would be best to attend

I wonder why they bumped the fireworks from 9:15 to 9:30... Fantasmic still starts at 9 most of those nights and will get out just as the star wars fireworks start with no chance for fantasmic viewers to see Star Wars at all... Unless it conflicts with Fantasmic...

My guess is they didn't want the big booms to interfere with the F! show.

It could be the fireworks from F! interfering it could also be them not wanting everyone to leave all at once. If F! starts at 9pm and SWaGS at 9:15pm it would mean everyone leaving at 9:30pm...
It'll be frustrating for both guests and CM alike, everyone leaving F! trying to get to SWaGS at 9:30pm won't work at all and people will be livid.

 

[TexasPrincess1]

Maybe they are trying to get more people to go to the second Fantasmic show. They are losing money because people will be canceling their Fantasmic packages since that is for the first show.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Maybe they are trying to get more people to go to the second Fantasmic show. They are losing money because people will be canceling their Fantasmic packages since that is for the first show.

I've purposely set aside one DHS night for a F! Dining package, and a second one for the SW fireworks dessert party (HOPEFULLY -- LET'S GO DISNEY!!!) for just this reason. Definitely can't do both the F! Pkg and dessert party in one night.

 

[Marlyn]

I've purposely set aside one DHS night for a F! Dining package, and a second one for the SW fireworks dessert party (HOPEFULLY -- LET'S GO DISNEY!!!) for just this reason. Definitely can't do both the F! Pkg and dessert party in one night.

I currently have 2 Fantasmic dining packages booked. Waiting to see which night I can get dessert party for in order to cancel one....

 

[trainingupmy4princes]

I have a really odd question. For those who have been at the dessert party what chocolate desserts (besides the Vader cupcake as my DD doesn't like PB) do they have? Yes, I have a picky kid who likes just chocolate desserts. The only pie she eats is chocolate. She eats a variety of fruits and veggies but desserts not so much. I figure if she's going to be picky unhealthy desserts aren't so bad to be picky in.

 

[yulilin3]

I have a really odd question. For those who have been at the dessert party what chocolate desserts (besides the Vader cupcake as my DD doesn't like PB) do they have? Yes, I have a picky kid who likes just chocolate desserts. The only pie she eats is chocolate. She eats a variety of fruits and veggies but desserts not so much. I figure if she's going to be picky unhealthy desserts aren't so bad to be picky in.

here's a detailed review with pictures, other than the Vader cupcakes, there's a mini chocolate cake and the Nitro nutella
http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2016/...s-dessert-party-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/