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

[jlundeen]

Got word back from my daughter who asked the CM that were with the Jawas. She said "The Jawas shipment of droid parts went astray and we don't know when they will return to us" so my daughter asked, do you kknow when they will have their droid parts back and the CM said. Not for the forseeable future

Bummer...

 

[Meeko5]

Got word back from my daughter who asked the CM that were with the Jawas. She said "The Jawas shipment of droid parts went astray and we don't know when they will return to us" so my daughter asked, do you kknow when they will have their droid parts back and the CM said. Not for the forseeable future

Bummer for sure. Can't they go steal some from Tattooine traders?!

#thanksobama

 

[yulilin3]

Bummer for sure. Can't they go steal some from Tattooine traders?!

#thanksobama

Wrong hashtag #thanksshanghai

 

[beesly]

Got word back from my daughter who asked the CM that were with the Jawas. She said "The Jawas shipment of droid parts went astray and we don't know when they will return to us" so my daughter asked, do you kknow when they will have their droid parts back and the CM said. Not for the forseeable future

How disappointing! Appreciate the info, though.

 

[MommaBerd]

Got word back from my daughter who asked the CM that were with the Jawas. She said "The Jawas shipment of droid parts went astray and we don't know when they will return to us" so my daughter asked, do you kknow when they will have their droid parts back and the CM said. Not for the forseeable future

Thanks for the intel - but obviously not what we were hoping for.

 

[CJK]

We did the dessert party tonight and absolutely LOVED it!!! We felt so prepared thanks to this thread and especially our fearless leader, @yulilin3!!! We arrived at 6:30pm and scoped out the place to decide where we wanted to get a table. We initially thought one of the tables outside of the dessert party area, but it didn't end up happening that way. We saw people getting turned away at 6:40pm, being told that the party wouldn't start until 7pm. However, it truly did open up at 6:45pm or so. I had read that the party would start early, so we were thankful to know to stay put. We immediately made sure we got our adult beverages first (more than one....lol), and then got a nice corner table in the dessert party area. Since we are 2 adults, we alternated getting food which never had a long line. We had fun chatting with other guests and enjoying the fun atmosphere. The frozen nutella was terrific, and I also enjoyed the Vader cupcakes. Otherwise, we're more savory people, so we ate the hummus, black bean dip, flat bread, cheese and olives. One terrific find was to put the watermelon skewers in the watermelon alcoholic drink (I forget the name). The actual watermelon soaked up the alcohol - delicious!! We overheard a cast member say that the Storm Troopers were going to march everyone out 30 minutes before the show. It was 35 minutes before the show, so we grabbed the to-go cups and each got 2 drinks before heading out to the viewing area. There were 2 other families there by the time we arrived, so we were pleased with our viewing location. We got our steins and water bottles and got in position for the show. Everyone else came 5 minutes later, and we felt very happy to have arrived before the big group. There were only 3 wheel chairs tonight, so lots of room for the kids who were all invited to sit in front. The show was spectacular!! It was our first time seeing it, so we wanted a good first experience. Dh was blown away!!!!! Honestly, I can't thank you all enough for all the tips. We felt so prepared and felt like we got so much out of the party. We likely won't do it again since it is so pricey, but we don't regret doing it once. Thank you!!

 

[PatMcDuck]

I am so excited to go on Oct 28. I was looking to move it to another night this morning, but wow it is sold out most nights (except Oct 31) during our trip. Glad I booked ASAP. I have DS in a WC, and also wanted a good experience for DH (has not been to the parks in 7-8 years!).

 

[Sydnerella]

We did the dessert party tonight and absolutely LOVED it!!! We felt so prepared thanks to this thread and especially our fearless leader, @yulilin3!!! We arrived at 6:30pm and scoped out the place to decide where we wanted to get a table. We initially thought one of the tables outside of the dessert party area, but it didn't end up happening that way. We saw people getting turned away at 6:40pm, being told that the party wouldn't start until 7pm. However, it truly did open up at 6:45pm or so. I had read that the party would start early, so we were thankful to know to stay put. We immediately made sure we got our adult beverages first (more than one....lol), and then got a nice corner table in the dessert party area. Since we are 2 adults, we alternated getting food which never had a long line. We had fun chatting with other guests and enjoying the fun atmosphere. The frozen nutella was terrific, and I also enjoyed the Vader cupcakes. Otherwise, we're more savory people, so we ate the hummus, black bean dip, flat bread, cheese and olives. One terrific find was to put the watermelon skewers in the watermelon alcoholic drink (I forget the name). The actual watermelon soaked up the alcohol - delicious!! We overheard a cast member say that the Storm Troopers were going to march everyone out 30 minutes before the show. It was 35 minutes before the show, so we grabbed the to-go cups and each got 2 drinks before heading out to the viewing area. There were 2 other families there by the time we arrived, so we were pleased with our viewing location. We got our steins and water bottles and got in position for the show. Everyone else came 5 minutes later, and we felt very happy to have arrived before the big group. There were only 3 wheel chairs tonight, so lots of room for the kids who were all invited to sit in front. The show was spectacular!! It was our first time seeing it, so we wanted a good first experience. Dh was blown away!!!!! Honestly, I can't thank you all enough for all the tips. We felt so prepared and felt like we got so much out of the party. We likely won't do it again since it is so pricey, but we don't regret doing it once. Thank you!!

Thanks for your detailed account! Makes me excited for our visit in October that we have inside scoop. I have a few questions:

If you arrived at 630, and stuck around as they turned others away at 640, where and how did you wait until it started? Is there a line and they scan your bands? or did you wait by the tables?

You said you got to-go cups, was that for the alcoholic drinks or something else? are they nearby the dispensers?

You also said you got refills before departing like it was super quick/no line. I was under the impression that the drink line was long, but perhaps by departure time it got shorter?

Are all of the adult beverages self serve in those dispensers or are there bartenders?

Thank you!

 

[CJK]

If you arrived at 630, and stuck around as they turned others away at 640, where and how did you wait until it started? Is there a line and they scan your bands? or did you wait by the tables?

You said you got to-go cups, was that for the alcoholic drinks or something else? are they nearby the dispensers?

You also said you got refills before departing like it was super quick/no line. I was under the impression that the drink line was long, but perhaps by departure time it got shorter?

Are all of the adult beverages self serve in those dispensers or are there bartenders?

There was no real line before the party opened. People were scattered near the entrance sitting on benches or standing around the tables just outside the party. At 6:45pm they suddenly started letting people in (no announcement was made). They don't scan your bands. We received lanyards to wear around our necks, so that's how we were identified as party goers at the entrance to the Launch Bay.

The to-go cups are for coffee/tea on a drinks table very close to the bar. There's a bunch of them sitting on the table. They couldn't quite hold 2 of the alcoholic drinks, but they worked great for walking quickly to the viewing area.

We NEVER waited in a line for the alcoholic drinks. We were the first ones to get drinks once the party opened. You don't get your own drinks - a lovely bartender is there to pour them for you. There are dispensers of all the drinks, but only the bartender pours them. Dh kept an eye on the bar, and dashed over when there wasn't a line. When we got our final drinks 35 minutes before the fireworks, there was not one person ahead of us in line. It really pays to keep an eye on lines for the bar. We did see lines throughout the party, but avoided them completely.

Hope this helps! Have a great time!!!

 

[yulilin3]

@CJK so great to hear you guys had an awesome time. One quick question. You got lanyards? Instead of wristbands at check in? If you can could you post a picture. Thanks

 

[dani77]

I'm so behind with my planning this year because of personal issues that I didn't really have time to follow this thread. Can someone tell me if there is a "guide" to the dessert party in any of these 588 postings? Like when to show up and how to make the most of it? I'm booked for sat october 15th and so excitied

 

[yulilin3]

I'm so behind with my planning this year because of personal issues that I didn't really have time to follow this thread. Can someone tell me if there is a "guide" to the dessert party in any of these 588 postings? Like when to show up and how to make the most of it? I'm booked for sat october 15th and so excitied

First page, post 4 has details and a lot of reviews. If after reading that you still have questions let us know

 

[yulilin3]

Another Disser sent me pics of the new lanyards, so now at check in, instead of wristvabds you get a lanyard

 

[cel_disney]

Interesting that it says 15 min prior to showtime yet they consistently go earlier than that from what I have read!!

I think that we may split up for Oct 5. DH and Kids follow Storm Troopers but be near front of line and me scoot out ahead and get a spot along the front. I'm going to assume that atleast my daughter (age 6) can sit with the kids in front. My 9 year old will be whiny about having to stand - fingers crossed that they offer him some sitting pixie dust too! Not sure why the sitting age isn't a 'Disney child' age??

 

[yulilin3]

Interesting that it says 15 min prior to showtime yet they consistently go earlier than that from what I have read!!

I think that we may split up for Oct 5. DH and Kids follow Storm Troopers but be near front of line and me scoot out ahead and get a spot along the front. I'm going to assume that atleast my daughter (age 6) can sit with the kids in front. My 9 year old will be whiny about having to stand - fingers crossed that they offer him some sitting pixie dust too! Not sure why the sitting age isn't a 'Disney child' age??

The event coordinator and staff are supposed to have everything ready 15 minutes prior to the start of the event. So when they do their job right, as it often happens, the area is ready 15 minutes prior and they let the guest in. On the rare occasion that something happens then the event staff has those 15 minutes as a cushion to fix everything.
As for the viewing area I'm not sure if it's so much of an age and not a height thing. But I agree it should be kids Disney age of 9 that are allowed

 

[totebagg]

This is me completely speculating, but if they have done away with trading all together it might have been because people started complaining about the Jawas not accepting their items. If you notice Jawas are no where listed on the map, on the site or in the times guide. It's supposed to be a fun surprise for SW fans when they go to Launch Bay, the trading is part of their character, they look for stuff, they barter and trade. As such they don't take just anything, so they are being true to character. Same as Kylo Ren won't hug, high five, or show any affection.
I understand people ad kids in particular might be dispapointed by this but that's when you can explain what the character is doing, they are being true to the movies.
I think it would be wise to find trinkets, bring them, but don't hype the experience up, or explain that a trade may not happen

I completely agree with this and I love how characters are true to their personality. I have seen Gaston as well as the stepsisters be snarky with guests including children, but this is their character's personality. We are big SWs fans and was looking forward to this. We had purchased some little trinkets to take down, but had not told our DD as we wanted it to be a surprise. I do hate that it had to be stopped but we still enjoy the interaction!

 

[Cynister]

Could you remind me, where is the recommended spot for best viewing in the dessert party area?

 

[yulilin3]

Could you remind me, where is the recommended spot for best viewing in the dessert party area?

as much toward the center of Hollywood Blvd as you can. Basically the entire dessert party viewing is good but if you go too much to the left of it you will have some trees blocking the view. As long as you can see the Chinese Theater and the 2 projection screens on each side, you are good

 

[CampbellzSoup]

Jawas aren't reading anymore? Yet again people ruin everything...I've seen grown women arguing over them trading with her.

 

[yulilin3]

Jawas aren't reading anymore? Yet again people ruin everything...I've seen grown women arguing over them trading with her.

Yeah, not trading for the foreseeable future