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

[yulilin3]

How do we "know" that Jungle Book is for sure ending Sept 5?I've read conflicting reports about it. Did Disney officially announce that or something?

It was announced on the HUB

 

[kristenabelle]

Well planning just got extra important for Star Wars a Galactic Spectacular...I'm expecting crowds at DHS to grow in the evenings now that we now that The Jungle Book show will end on Sept. 5th, with the MK parties starting at the end of the month and with no night time parade at MK for October, some people might look at DHS as a good night option.

I know! Stalking and stalking this thread and the site, (im)patiently waiting. I don't mind changing up some of my plans, so the exact night doesn't matter to me. Still, enjoying the great party and getting a reserved section is way better than cramming into what could be a stuffed event come this Fall. My only hope is folks will still gravitate to Epcot for F&WF, making it a little less crazy. And there's still Wishes!

 

[DisneyKeepsUsYoung]

It was announced on the HUB

Oh, bummer! I was really holding out hope for later AK hours to see the Tree of Life in the dark.
I'll more than likely keep the desert party now though. Don't want to risk fighting the higher crowds with less night offerings.

 

[yulilin3]

Oh, bummer! I was really holding out hope for later AK hours to see the Tree of Life in the dark.
I'll more than likely keep the desert party now though. Don't want to risk fighting the higher crowds with less night offerings.

They are keeping safari opened until park closing and tree of life will do an awakening. Also both dance parties

 

[emij]

This thread is a wonderful resource! Thank you everyone (especially yulilin3) for all the work here! I have read a lot about building light sabers, but DH is hoping to build DROIDS... did this at DLR a few years ago, and wants to do it again. Is this available anywhere at WDW? Thanks so much.

 

[Sydnerella]

This thread is a wonderful resource! Thank you everyone (especially yulilin3) for all the work here! I have read a lot about building light sabers, but DH is hoping to build DROIDS... did this at DLR a few years ago, and wants to do it again. Is this available anywhere at WDW? Thanks so much.

Yes, you can build mini droids in Tatooine Traders where you exit Star Tours

 

[yulilin3]

Yes, you can build mini droids in Tatooine Traders where you exit Star Tours

also ar Once Upon a Toy at DS

 

[yulilin3]

last week of September has been updated on the schedule
SWaGS will be performed at 7:45pm (25 through October 1st)
Fantasmic! at 8pm
Dessert Party not posted yet, might be posted tomorrow

 

[beesly]

last week of September has been updated on the schedule
SWaGS will be performed at 7:45pm (25 through October 1st)
Fantasmic! at 8pm
Dessert Party not posted yet, might be posted tomorrow

Woohoo! I've been waiting for the SWaGS schedule for October 1st. Thanks for the heads up!

 

[Cluelyss]

last week of September has been updated on the schedule
SWaGS will be performed at 7:45pm (25 through October 1st)
Fantasmic! at 8pm
Dessert Party not posted yet, might be posted tomorrow

UGH! So we are back to one week at a time......?!?!?!

 

[yulilin3]

UGH! So we are back to one week at a time......?!?!?!

I really hope not. I feel they are fixing all the schedules, very, very slowly

 

[MissErikaRae]

Are we thinking tomorrow is a good time to check to see when they've added the dessert party for those new dates?

 

[Iowamomof4]

last week of September has been updated on the schedule
SWaGS will be performed at 7:45pm (25 through October 1st)
Fantasmic! at 8pm
Dessert Party not posted yet, might be posted tomorrow

EDIT: Oops, read that wrong at first. So F! starts 15 minutes AFTER SWaGS? smh

 

[yulilin3]

Are we thinking tomorrow is a good time to check to see when they've added the dessert party for those new dates?

I'm at home almost all day tomorrow so I'll check for sure. Last update we had they opened the dessert parties on a Saturday

EDIT: Oops, read that wrong at first. So F! starts 15 minutes AFTER SWaGS? smh

Now people are going to rush from SWaGS to try and make F!...

 

[Iowamomof4]

I'm at home almost all day tomorrow so I'll check for sure. Last update we had they opened the dessert parties on a Saturday


Now people are going to rush from SWaGS to try and make F!...

Should make it easier to get out of the park afterward though.

 

[yulilin3]

Should make it easier to get out of the park afterward though.

I'm thinking this is the main reason for the flip flop...

 

[elizabethswan]

For anyone thinking about doing the dessert party, you won't be disappointed!!! We did it last week on 8/04. It's beyond a doubt our favorite "extra" we've ever done! We're going back twice within the next year, and I'm seriously thinking about doing the party again both times. The desserts, savory items, and drinks were all wonderful. For the price, I consider it a value. The grand finale was the amazing viewing area. The show itself is top notch, and it was meant to be seen from this vantage point. I was in awe. Not to mention the ease of a great view without having to claim your spot an hour or more beforehand. We even scored a bonus in being able to meet up with other sweet DISers. My personal recommendations:

-If possible, try and experience Launch Bay earlier in the day. This allowed us to solely focus on the dessert party. Which meant more time for food and drinks. If you do want to wander around, you won't have any distracting pressure.
-Show up a little before check in and hang out by the podium until they start passing out bands. This allowed us to get settled inside prior to the buffet area opening. (see below)
-There are some high tops at the bottom of the stairs right outside the buffet area. Aside from being close to the food/bar without the congestion of the buffet, they are right in front of some benches on the wall. We were able to claim two of the tables, and take turns going to the buffet/bar. We were then able to utilize one of the benches when we wanted to sit down.
-Arrive hungry. While we had dinner prior, we could have easily made the party offerings our "dinner" for the day.
-Try and head out to the reserved section about 30 minutes prior to the fireworks, or at least a couple minutes before the storm troopers lead everyone else out. If you start eating/drinking when the party buffet area opens, you still feel like you had plenty of party time. We were able to get spots along the front rope. Unless you're right behind the storm troopers, I see no benefit in waiting to be lead out by them. Plus, it was neat to already be there and see them march up.
-There are to go coffee cups/lids on the table with the punch. I used them for to go bar drinks to take with me outside (Btw, one cup will hold two drinks from the bar. Walk out double fisted and you have 4 drinks worth to sip on for the remainder of the night). If you're not a drinker, the cups would still work for holding desserts. There are bottled waters outside.
-The Cosmic Citrus Twist was my favorite. I'm typically not a fan of sweet mixed drinks. This one wasn't too sweet, and it was refreshing.
-It made our night being able to meet up with other DISers! I highly recommend reaching out to any you come across that will be there the same time. DH is typically weary of strangers, and he ended up more chatty than I was at times lol! And DD had a blast with some of the kids being close to her in age.

so, having booked club villain and mnsshp, this one was off my radar until i read your feedback! can you please tell me what sort of non desert food is offered? thanks for your helpful post : )

 

[yulilin3]

so, having booked club villain and mnsshp, this one was off my radar until i read your feedback! can you please tell me what sort of non desert food is offered? thanks for your helpful post : )

Just letting you knew the first page, post number 4 has a lot of reviews, the first with a lot of pictures

 

[PatMcDuck]

I do not think (many) people will try to run to Fantasmic after the SW fireworks, they know it has seating, likely full. They could even have CMs to prevent it. The people stampeding after Fantasmic to see the fireworks on their way out, felt it was fine to run for a standing spot in the street for SWaGS. (and I understand that of course). I was once witness to this rush and / I think this flip may work better, as there is not space for all the Fantasmic crowd in front of the theatre, in addition to the guests already waiting for SWaGS.

 

[SBWB48]

last week of September has been updated on the schedule
SWaGS will be performed at 7:45pm (25 through October 1st)
Fantasmic! at 8pm
Dessert Party not posted yet, might be posted tomorrow

Woohoo! I've been waiting for the SWaGS schedule for October 1st. Thanks for the heads up!

This is the exact week we are going and have been waiting for, especially after nearly every week in September was released except ours! Fingers crossed for tomorrow like the last release!!