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

[Missyrose]

I have an 8 year old and am a single mom and it seems like it's shaping up to be a tough thing for me to have to handle, between how crowded it is at standing room only tables etc. It is definitely less and less kid friendly the more they develop it and like a very crowded adult cocktail party instead. That said, it has already been discussed with my kiddo and I will just plan how to make it easier for both of us. Also a bunch of people from my planning happy dance thread will be there so it will help with the table saving. but still... not as excited as I was.

It wasn't anything like an adult cocktail party. There were TONS of kids at mine. There were plenty of adults and kids sitting in Launch Bay, enjoying their snacks. Heck, until I snagged a bench, I sat on the floor. Still had tons of fun. I just don't want people to overthink things, it's a dessert party, not basic training.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I have an 8 year old and am a single mom and it seems like it's shaping up to be a tough thing for me to have to handle, between how crowded it is at standing room only tables etc. It is definitely less and less kid friendly the more they develop it and like a very crowded adult cocktail party instead. That said, it has already been discussed with my kiddo and I will just plan how to make it easier for both of us. Also a bunch of people from my planning happy dance thread will be there so it will help with the table saving. but still... not as excited as I was.

If your 8yo is anything like my 9yo I think you'll be totally fine!!! DD9 was the one chasing down Jawas to trade with, making multiple trips to the dessert table and back on her own, etc.

My personal take is that it's tougher for younger kids who can't even reach the table.

In the 2 nights we just did the party, we only saw one party with stroller-aged kids. LOTS of kids ages 7-teens for sure. I'm sure that varies a ton -- just sharing what we saw.

 

[yulilin3]

I have an 8 year old and am a single mom and it seems like it's shaping up to be a tough thing for me to have to handle, between how crowded it is at standing room only tables etc. It is definitely less and less kid friendly the more they develop it and like a very crowded adult cocktail party instead. That said, it has already been discussed with my kiddo and I will just plan how to make it easier for both of us. Also a bunch of people from my planning happy dance thread will be there so it will help with the table saving. but still... not as excited as I was.

I think you mentioned that your son is in the spectrum and that is the biggest concern, but having friends around will help. Just go with the flow and don't go in hating it already. It's going to be fine

 

[MommaBerd]

One suggestion regarding younger kids and seating- could you bring a towel or *small* blanket and have a little floor picnic in a corner or against the wall somewhere? Or would that be too obtrusive to other guests?

 

[yulilin3]

One suggestion regarding younger kids and seating- could you bring a towel or *small* blanket and have a little floor picnic in a corner or against the wall somewhere? Or would that be too obtrusive to other guests?

There's room in the Celebration Gallery (B) and the Game Center (G) , also in the game center there are about 5 benches along the walls , also, if the weather is nice the courtyard is a great place, there's more open room, maybe not so much if the child tends to run around/away

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I think you mentioned that your son is in the spectrum and that is the biggest concern, but having friends around will help. Just go with the flow and don't go in hating it already. It's going to be fine

@Lisa F I didn't realize this when I responded -- I agree with @yulilin3 that especially if you have some friends with you, you'll be totally fine! I also agree with @Missyrose that perhaps some of us (who, me?! ) sometimes overthink these things! Hope you have an awesome time!

 

[yulilin3]

@Lisa F I didn't realize this when I responded -- I agree with @yulilin3 that especially if you have some friends with you, you'll be totally fine! I also agree with @Missyrose that perhaps some of us (who, me?! ) sometimes overthink these things! Hope you have an awesome time!

Wait, what? !? Disney planners over think things? ! ?

 

[Candycane83]

If your 8yo is anything like my 9yo I think you'll be totally fine!!! DD9 was the one chasing down Jawas to trade with, making multiple trips to the dessert table and back on her own, etc.

My personal take is that it's tougher for younger kids who can't even reach the table.

In the 2 nights we just did the party, we only saw one party with stroller-aged kids. LOTS of kids ages 7-teens for sure. I'm sure that varies a ton -- just sharing what we saw.

I'll be the one bringing my two year old to this I'm still considering it because the alternative is to wait outside for at least an hour... But with all the reviews I'm a little hesitant now. (I'm still trying to picture how we will handle our two year old, most likely go early enough to snag a bench) Of course a lot of things can change but hopefully they will still let people out a little early, just my preference...

 

[dsdeleon]

Very strange to read about the JTA line this morning. I see that you got a later time - that makes sense to me because many signed up ahead of you (EMM but mostly PPO breakfast) and could see the weather forecast.

But - did you also stand in a long line? I would not have expected that the line would be much longer than a regular day - only that it would have opened up later (9am, not 8:45)

The line took 20-25 minutes, much longer than I have experienced before when it was in the other location. One of the tables iPads were down and IT was trying to fix it so that also slowed things down. We cut our losses, opted for the 7:40 PM show and went back to AKL for the day. Nighttime JTA and the SW FWs were fun! I followed Joshes easywdw pics from my phone and we had a great view walking up about 10 minutes before showtime.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I'll be the one bringing my two year old to this I'm still considering it because the alternative is to wait outside for at least an hour... But with all the reviews I'm a little hesitant now. (I'm still trying to picture how we will handle our two year old, most likely go early enough to snag a bench) Of course a lot of things can change but hopefully they will still let people out a little early, just my preference...

Enjoy!! I think that arriving early is a great idea, especially if you're hoping to stake out a bench. I also liked not feeling rushed this way... especially when we were a party of 6. We grabbed a couple of tables near each other just up the stairs from the party, and made our first pass at desserts before the place filled up. Then it was all about enjoying the desserts and Jawa trading! My sister and her boyfriend also had time to meet Kylo Ren (we had already done that, so just skipped and got more desserts!!).

 

[myowntwofeet]

I have gotten mixed responses on other boards, so I thought I would try here! I have H&V currently booked for two times and I'm trying to decide what to keep. I have a prepark at 845 and a regular breakfast at 1005. My 6yo only request was to do jedi training. I have heard from some that if you have a PPO, you can go straight to jedi training and sign up on the way to your ADR. But some have said it's not allowed until rope drop. Just trying to figure out what would be the best way to try and get him in jedi training. Our DHS day is 9/24.

 

[MamaMeggie]

EMM just became bookable this morning, no change to the SWaGS calendar yet

Where do you book EMM? I haven't been able to find it on the website.

 

[Missyrose]

Where do you book EMM? I haven't been able to find it on the website.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/hollywood-studios/morning-magic/

 

[hiroMYhero]

Where do you book EMM? I haven't been able to find it on the website.

Here's the site:
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/early-morning-magic/

 

[yulilin3]

I have gotten mixed responses on other boards, so I thought I would try here! I have H&V currently booked for two times and I'm trying to decide what to keep. I have a prepark at 845 and a regular breakfast at 1005. My 6yo only request was to do jedi training. I have heard from some that if you have a PPO, you can go straight to jedi training and sign up on the way to your ADR. But some have said it's not allowed until rope drop. Just trying to figure out what would be the best way to try and get him in jedi training. Our DHS day is 9/24.

There have been reports of both scenarios happening. If you are set on doing the breakfast I would do the PPOone and try and sign up, and if they don't let you just come out and sign up when they open it. The dates in Set that you are coming are not the busiest so you could also keep the later breakfast and sign up before that. Both would work fine, in my opinion, and it's just up to you and your family how early you want to get up.

 

[myowntwofeet]

There have been reports of both scenarios happening. If you are set on doing the breakfast I would do the PPOone and try and sign up, and if they don't let you just come out and sign up when they open it. The dates in Set that you are coming are not the busiest so you could also keep the later breakfast and sign up before that. Both would work fine, in my opinion, and it's just up to you and your family how early you want to get up.

Thanks! We were going to get there at about 8 for rope drop at 9 anyway, and I'm just doing H&V Because it's the only TS in the park that we really wanted and I was hoping a PPO might help with JT. This stuff is so hard to figure out!

 

[Wanna be Ariel]

EMM just became bookable this morning, no change to the SWaGS calendar yet

This is giving me hope for EMM in November. Now come on SWaGS I need this to happen soon. Booking FP's really stinks without having this info made sooner.

 

[DisneyKeepsUsYoung]

I just looked at the calendar and they added dates through mid December for HS EMM, so Nov is open. Only on Sat.

This is giving me hope for EMM in November. Now come on SWaGS I need this to happen soon. Booking FP's really stinks without having this info made sooner.

 

[Friendlyadvice2]

This is giving me hope for EMM in November. Now come on SWaGS I need this to happen soon. Booking FP's really stinks without having this info made sooner.

I might be misunderstanding your post, but EMM is bookable for November as of this morning.

 

[Roxyfire]

I have an 8 year old and am a single mom and it seems like it's shaping up to be a tough thing for me to have to handle, between how crowded it is at standing room only tables etc. It is definitely less and less kid friendly the more they develop it and like a very crowded adult cocktail party instead. That said, it has already been discussed with my kiddo and I will just plan how to make it easier for both of us. Also a bunch of people from my planning happy dance thread will be there so it will help with the table saving. but still... not as excited as I was.

I'm in the same boat, currently when we go to brunch places I hold his plate and put things on it, then I get my own. Perhaps he will just have to carry his own plate this time, and I hope it doesn't land on some poor unsuspecting soul nearby!