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

[yulilin3]

Just another thing to consider. Last night, being the first night of the new setup. There were a lot of managers. I counted a total of 5, with note pads. They were taking notes so things might change in the set up department.
But all in all, I think it worked out well.

 

[Meeko5]

So theoretically - could I put a stroller in the outside viewing area, right behind the kids' area before going into launch bay? Or would that be a jerk move? Probably will be moot by the time we get there as its changing so often now haha

I have a lot of time before our November trip but plan on booking this as a surprise to my family and am stalking this thread and loving all the updates. You guys rock!

 

[yulilin3]

So theoretically - could I put a stroller in the outside viewing area, right behind the kids' area before going into launch bay? Or would that be a jerk move? Probably will be moot by the time we get there as its changing so often now haha

I have a lot of time before our November trip but plan on booking this as a surprise to my family and am stalking this thread and loving all the updates. You guys rock!

That's a good question. There are CM in the outside area by the time the dessert party starts. You would be basically holding your spot with an empty stroller. It's a personal decision. I wouldn't call it a jerk move but others might not agree with me.

 

[BraveLittleToaster2]

Do they not let you in until 8:30? Is that long enough to enjoy the offerings and leave at 9?

 

[yulilin3]

Also, for people not doing the dessert party but still want an awesome spot for the show. Grab your spot behind the dessert party roped off area. Since everyone in the dessert area tend to go toward the front and the back is left 2 rows of people empty, you will have a more unobstructed view. I am also short (5'2") and I grabbed a spot there and saw the show perfectly.

 

[yulilin3]

Do they not let you in until 8:30? Is that long enough to enjoy the offerings and leave at 9?

yesterday the party started at 8pm when it should have started at 8:15pm. The party is 75 minutes before fireworks.

 

[ktb2002]

Also, for people not doing the dessert party but still want an awesome spot for the show. Grab your spot behind the dessert party roped off area. Since everyone in the dessert area tend to go toward the front and the back is left 2 rows of people empty, you will have a more unobstructed view. I am also short (5'2") and I grabbed a spot there and saw the show perfectly.

Thanks for all the great info! I just booked our trip yesterday for the first week of August. While I'm holding out hope stalking the August calendar, this is a great tip!

 

[bilnsheldodisney]

Pics from the outdoor set up

Party check in at the entrance to Launch Bay

Set Up, tables outside and inside Launch Bay

crappy pics of food (sorry, camera phone)

party crowds

Beverage menu

People sitting outside early, around 9pm

i can't see any of these pics! wonder why?

 

[DVC4US]

I'm not going to be around on the 30th, my daughter is doing Sjrek the Musical and that's one of the nights of the show. Have fun and make sure to report back

Bummer! Well maybe next time. I will definitely report back!

 

[yulilin3]

i can't see any of these pics! wonder why?

I'm not sure. Are you on a laptop or desktop? or are you trying from your phone?

 

[Mintycake]

Oh gosh, just take my money already! So all the kids can hang in the front? That is okay as long as I can see my daughter. My DH will have to stand near the back as he is 6 ft 5 and so I'm sure will piss off a lot of folks if he's closer to the front. I'm shorter at 5ft 4 so not sure where would be good to stand? Thanks for your report and hope to read more! Not going until December so following this thread with great interest.

 

[bilnsheldodisney]

I'm not sure. Are you on a laptop or desktop? or are you trying from your phone?

desktop.

 

[Shoshana]

We were there tonight as well and thought it was great! We checked in at 8 and went straight back to the party. It was empty, so we had first run at everything. The staff was very friendly and helpful. When my son asked where the Mickey bars were, he left and brought him one about 5 minutes later. He then went and got one for my other son. There were tables set up outside if the roped area, so there was a lot of space and you cpuld come and go from the roped area easily. We were actually done eating by 8:30, so we met Chewie and Kyli Ren with super short waits. The Jawas were in the cantena area the whole time, so my boys traded with them several times. The storm troopers marched through about every 10-15 minutes. They did not stop for pictures, but interacted a little. After the first time, I knew to have my camera ready to get a shot if them near the family. They walked us over around 9:15. I did not like how they told the children to go in front and sent the adults to the roped area behind them. I had to find my kids, which was a littlt difficult around the adults already positioned, to tell them not to move once the fireworks were over and I would come to them. I wish I had known to tell them that before we were separated. There were at least 2 rows of adults between me and my kids. There were several people in wheelchairs who did not go in the handicap area because the rest of their party was not allowed to be up front with them (just like the kids). The show was amazing and the view was great. We could have gotten our Chewie steins before or after the fireworks. They also had bottles of water at the fireworks. I thought it was worth the price for our family.

My daughter is 12 and in a wheelchair. Will we be separated? It's just the 2 of us. That would be reason for me to cancel!! Thank you!

 

[yulilin3]

desktop.

that's strange, I don't think anyone else is having a problem with the pics

 

[yulilin3]

My daughter is 12 and in a wheelchair. Will we be separated? It's just the 2 of us. That would be reason for me to cancel!! Thank you!

In this pic the person with the white shirt is standing directly behind someone in a wheelchair. I don't think you'll be separated if you get there with enough time. Maybe leave the dessert party area around 9pm for the 9:30pm fireworks (in other words give yourself 30 minutes instead of coming out with everyone 15 minutes prior)

 

[bilnsheldodisney]

that's strange, I don't think anyone else is having a problem with the pics

gremlins in my pc??? i am at work and don't usually have trouble here. i will check on my laptop when I get home tonight. )

 

[Missyrose]

My daughter is 12 and in a wheelchair. Will we be separated? It's just the 2 of us. That would be reason for me to cancel!! Thank you!

For the record, no one is being forcibly separated. If parents want the kids to stay with them in the regular party viewing area, they can. It's not like children are not welcome there. There is just limited room at the front near where the designated kids' spot is. So each parent can make that choice for themselves.

 

[LvsTnk]

My daughter is 12 and in a wheelchair. Will we be separated? It's just the 2 of us. That would be reason for me to cancel!! Thank you!

I have a son in a wheelchair as well who definitely cannot be left alone. I have it on the reservation we have a wheelchair but I think I am going to make sure and tell the CM's upon arrival and then as well a CM outside the situation. I don't mind leaving a bit early to get a spot but hopefully there is a spot to get if everyone has the same plans. Otherwise I will just hang all the way in the back with him and hope he can see because with his needs if he can't see he will just zone out. I agree it's a lot of money to leave the party super early to "maybe" snag a spot. This a birthday treat for him as well. I would cancel but he asked to do it.

I hope you have success and a great time!

 

[yulilin3]

I have a son in a wheelchair as well who definitely cannot be left alone. I have it on the reservation we have a wheelchair but I think I am going to make sure and tell the CM's upon arrival and then as well a CM outside the situation. I don't mind leaving a bit early to get a spot but hopefully there is a spot to get if everyone has the same plans. Otherwise I will just hang all the way in the back with him and hope he can see because with his needs if he can't see he will just zone out. I agree it's a lot of money to leave the party super early to "maybe" snag a spot. This a birthday treat for him as well. I would cancel but he asked to do it.

I hope you have success and a great time!

Just letting you know that, as of last night, there's no regular wheel chair area. So if you don't do the party you'll need to get a spot really early for him to be able to see the show

 

[disneymath]

@cmsb thanks for sharing your experience with the kids area.

Our last trip (2013), we had FP+ for MSEP (up in the hub at MK) and at the end one of the twins (4 at the time) somehow got swept up in the crowd leaving MK (still not sure how).

Scariest few minutes of our lives ... fortunately a Mickey sticker on the back of his shirt made him easier to spot and his father got to him before he even realized he had been separated from us.

If we even opt to let the kids go into that area, will definitely go out early to be close by, remind them to not move once show ends, and will strategically sticker all three of them, just in case!

That said, we may just keep them with us.