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

[yulilin3]

I've never been over to the GMR area. Can anyone describe a little better where that last-minute spot is? I know the GMR is in the Chinese Theater, and I know (at least from the map) there appears to be some sort of courtyard in front of the theater. Is that where you stand?

found the pics
basically stand where that first stroller is

you'll see the fireworks over on your right,

looking towards the left

this pic looks familiar

 

[Lisa F]

Park opening this day was 9:00 am, our reservation was for 8:00. All bkfst reservations families were let in about 7:45-7:50. There were lots of families, but not too many heading to the Jedi Training sign up area. We walked directly to the sign up area as we knew where it was located (from all the great info on this thread!)

On the EMH morning (8:00 am opening), we got to the gate about 7:30, they let everyone in about 7:45 but held people by the stage area. We walked on the left side of the street to the sign up area, signed DD up for the show, then got into the holding area with the rest of the people. (It took no longer then 5 minutes that morning to sign her up as we were the 1st or 2nd family there).

Each child that wants to sign up for Jedi Training must be present at time of sign up. They ask your child's first name and last initial, which show time you would like and then they ask your child several basic questions (like can you preform on a stage, can you follow directions...)

Hope this helps!

so would you say that EMH is a good strategy for stress free signing up for Jedi Training Academy? I planned our HS day to be on EMH even though that is a more crowded day for that reason. I figure between doing Jedi Training Academy, having Sci Fi Dine in planned and 3 fastpasses that even if more crowded we can do the rest without a huge wait since it would really only leave shows. So basically you were able to sign up before they even let you into the park and it did not impact your EMH touring at all? I had figured I would give EMH over to jedi signup!

 

[Lisa F]

Thanks so much!! Do you think it's available at all face painting locations in the park or just close to Star Tours?

When we were there for halloween my kiddo wanted his face painted so badly so we did a bit of crossover action. he was a cyborg jedi, lol. He loves to get his face painted so sometimes we have to give up being purists I think the face painting options were the same in every park.

 

[jerseygal]

found the pics
basically stand where that first stroller is

you'll see the fireworks over on your right,

looking towards the left

this pic looks familiar

BEAUTIFUL PICS!

 

[yulilin3]

BEAUTIFUL PICS!

thank you. I really like this spot. There's usually not a lot of people there so you can move around.

 

[Iowamomof4]

found the pics
basically stand where that first stroller is

you'll see the fireworks over on your right,

looking towards the left

this pic looks familiar

I think I can visualize it now, and I'm sure it'll make sense once I'm there in person again. This might be our back-up plan. Thanks!

 

[yulilin3]

I think I can visualize it now, and I'm sure it'll make sense once I'm there in person again. This might be our back-up plan. Thanks!

definitely a great last minute spot

 

[Cluelyss]

so would you say that EMH is a good strategy for stress free signing up for Jedi Training Academy? I planned our HS day to be on EMH even though that is a more crowded day for that reason. I figure between doing Jedi Training Academy, having Sci Fi Dine in planned and 3 fastpasses that even if more crowded we can do the rest without a huge wait since it would really only leave shows. So basically you were able to sign up before they even let you into the park and it did not impact your EMH touring at all? I had figured I would give EMH over to jedi signup!

EMM (Early Morning Magic) is different than EMH (Extra Magic Hours). EMM is a paid event, open to anyone; EMH is free to onsite guests. The previous posts were discussing EMM, so wanted to clarify which day you were asking about?

ETA: never mind....just read the whole post you were replying to....clearly you meant EMH

 

[Lisa F]

EMM (Early Morning Magic) is different than EMH (Extra Magic Hours). EMM is a paid event, open to anyone; EMH is free to onsite guests. The previous posts were discussing EMM, so wanted to clarify which day you were asking about?

ETA: never mind....just read the whole post you were replying to....clearly you meant EMH

yes, morning extra magic hours - which I just doublechecked and what the person I was asking was talking about as well. Good to clarify though, with so much new stuff. I mean the free for onsite guests early hours that often have an impact on crowds (at least predicted) for that day.

 

[AnnaKat]

so would you say that EMH is a good strategy for stress free signing up for Jedi Training Academy? I planned our HS day to be on EMH even though that is a more crowded day for that reason. I figure between doing Jedi Training Academy, having Sci Fi Dine in planned and 3 fastpasses that even if more crowded we can do the rest without a huge wait since it would really only leave shows. So basically you were able to sign up before they even let you into the park and it did not impact your EMH touring at all? I had figured I would give EMH over to jedi signup!

I would not put it past the Bean Counters to start charging for the Jedi Academy.
This would eliminate the need for RP/ EMH strategizing whilst fattening up their bottom line.

 

[yulilin3]

Wow, a great shout out to our old Star Wars Weekends thread. Thank you so much. Not to get to whiny but our Star Wars thread has never seen any recognition from the Disboard people. Never was thread of the month or helpful thread of the week. Even though we have been open and everyone on here is always so helpful and positive. I have managed the SW thread for 4 years and never heard from any Dis management about it being so special or informative.
I push that aside when I see people report back on a great trip or how they managed to book certain things. Like I've always said, I'm happy to help and pride myself and everyone here that our thread is able to be 517 pages long and not have any negative, snarky, sarcastic or rude people.
http://www.wdwinfo.com/walt-disney-...e-trip-of-a-lifetime-2015-star-wars-weekends/
and yes, I get teary eyed each time SWW comes up. Such great times...

 

[Lisa F]

Wow, a great shout out to our old Star Wars Weekends thread. Thank you so much. Not to get to whiny but our Star Wars thread has never seen any recognition from the Disboard people. Never was thread of the month or helpful thread of the week. Even though we have been open and everyone on here is always so helpful and positive. I have managed the SW thread for 4 years and never heard from any Dis management about it being so special or informative.
I push that aside when I see people report back on a great trip or how they managed to book certain things. Like I've always said, I'm happy to help and pride myself and everyone here that our thread is able to be 517 pages long and not have any negative, snarky, sarcastic or rude people.
http://www.wdwinfo.com/walt-disney-...e-trip-of-a-lifetime-2015-star-wars-weekends/
and yes, I get teary eyed each time SWW comes up. Such great times...

I don't know about any of that stuff (the recognition stuff) but this is an awesome thread with very helpful, nice people! it is one of the very few I am subscribed to and ready everything on since I started following.

 

[Pixie Dust ✨]

Wow, a great shout out to our old Star Wars Weekends thread. Thank you so much. Not to get to whiny but our Star Wars thread has never seen any recognition from the Disboard people. Never was thread of the month or helpful thread of the week. Even though we have been open and everyone on here is always so helpful and positive. I have managed the SW thread for 4 years and never heard from any Dis management about it being so special or informative.
I push that aside when I see people report back on a great trip or how they managed to book certain things. Like I've always said, I'm happy to help and pride myself and everyone here that our thread is able to be 517 pages long and not have any negative, snarky, sarcastic or rude people.
http://www.wdwinfo.com/walt-disney-...e-trip-of-a-lifetime-2015-star-wars-weekends/
and yes, I get teary eyed each time SWW comes up. Such great times...

I cannot think of a more helpful thread full of kinder people. I think people tend to respond positively to YOUR kindness & helpfulness, and so the thread continues as such.

 

[Nicole Ott]

I was wondering if you get there early and they let in how do you get to sign up for Jedi training if they are holding you by the stage area. I thought the sign up area was far back in the park. I am confused

 

[yulilin3]

I was wondering if you get there early and they let in how do you get to sign up for Jedi training if they are holding you by the stage area. I thought the sign up area was far back in the park. I am confused

I'm not sure how the current rope drop is and hopefully people who have done it recently can chime in. But you could stay on Hollywood and Vine st, as soon as they drop the rope just walk toward the sign up area.
If they don't let you go via Vine St. then stay on the left and walk toward the Boat (Min and Bills) and reach the sign in area that way

 

[capegirl]

Disney just emailed me a Star Wars Dessert Party review to complete.
My number one complaint was the lack of seating, followed by our not so perfect view on the night we were there. IMHO everyone who has paid to attend should have a seat at the party, and a good view of the show. That said, I don't feel as though anyone attending the party should have to be concerned with leaving early to claim a spot, as the Stormtrooper escort out to the show is part of the overall expierience...just my two cents. I understand that the location is a challenge, but I think they need to continue to experiment with the logistics of the entire viewing area. The regular crowd in the large section in front of us could perhaps be reduced; it seemed as though the folks in last few rows of this section that backed up against the walkway had a good view. Perhaps with a few tweaks they could make the party more enjoyable. It is a great show, so I hope Disney is taking notes.

 

[ktb2002]

I'm going to DHS this Thursday to meet up with some Dissers, I can try the last minute approach to the Center Stage area and I'll report back.

Woo hoo! We fly down o dark early tomorrow!

 

[Seltzer76]

Wow, a great shout out to our old Star Wars Weekends thread. Thank you so much. Not to get to whiny but our Star Wars thread has never seen any recognition from the Disboard people. Never was thread of the month or helpful thread of the week. Even though we have been open and everyone on here is always so helpful and positive. I have managed the SW thread for 4 years and never heard from any Dis management about it being so special or informative.
I push that aside when I see people report back on a great trip or how they managed to book certain things. Like I've always said, I'm happy to help and pride myself and everyone here that our thread is able to be 517 pages long and not have any negative, snarky, sarcastic or rude people.
http://www.wdwinfo.com/walt-disney-...e-trip-of-a-lifetime-2015-star-wars-weekends/
and yes, I get teary eyed each time SWW comes up. Such great times...

Thank YOU for all that you do. I purposely put links to your threads for the reasons you state above I submitted a few articles to the Dis back in May/June...had no idea if they even wanted to use them or were considering any of them...was 100% surprised when a few weeks ago my "Duffy the Disney Bear" article appeared. And now this SWW one (I think they are going in order of when I submitted them). I think I wrote 2 more...

 

[Iowamomof4]

Disney just emailed me a Star Wars Dessert Party review to complete.
My number one complaint was the lack of seating, followed by our not so perfect view on the night we were there. IMHO everyone who has paid to attend should have a seat at the party, and a good view of the show. That said, I don't feel as though anyone attending the party should have to be concerned with leaving early to claim a spot, as the Stormtrooper escort out to the show is part of the overall expierience...just my two cents. I understand that the location is a challenge, but I think they need to continue to experiment with the logistics of the entire viewing area. The regular crowd in the large section in front of us could perhaps be reduced; it seemed as though the folks in last few rows of this section that backed up against the walkway had a good view. Perhaps with a few tweaks they could make the party more enjoyable. It is a great show, so I hope Disney is taking notes.

I'm glad you had an opportunity to provide feedback. Hopefully they take your thoughts to heart and make some positive changes!

 

[yulilin3]

Thank YOU for all that you do. I purposely put links to your threads for the reasons you state above I submitted a few articles to the Dis back in May/June...had no idea if they even wanted to use them or were considering any of them...was 100% surprised when a few weeks ago my "Duffy the Disney Bear" article appeared. And now this SWW one (I think they are going in order of when I submitted them). I think I wrote 2 more...

thank you again for the shout out and the great memories