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

[Sydnerella]

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.

When and where do you get the lanyards if they are what gains you entrance/access into the Dessert Party? Are you referring to the entrance of the Launch Bay or of the party itself, and if so where is the party entrance point?

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

Where and how and when are you given the lanyard? How do they confirm your purchase?

 

[yulilin3]

When and where do you get the lanyards if they are what gains you entrance/access into the Dessert Party? Are you referring to the entrance of the Launch Bay or of the party itself, and if so where is the party entrance point?



Where and how and when are you given the lanyard? How do they confirm your purchase?

You check in at the entrance to launch bay about 30 minutes before your party. You give them your name, they check the list and give you the lanyard.

 

[Ariel on Land]

We are wanting to head to DHS for the fireworks only tonight--- when should we be at the park?

 

[yulilin3]

We are wanting to head to DHS for the fireworks only tonight--- when should we be at the park?

I would be at the park an hour and a half before the show and see how the crowds are looking

 

[Ariel on Land]

I would be at the park an hour and a half before the show and see how the crowds are looking

Great--- about when should we stake out a seat?

 

[yulilin3]

Great--- about when should we stake out a seat?

my daughter was there last night and she got her spot by the taped walkway about an hour before the show. She said that an hour before the show the first line was taken, mostly by some wheelchairs, the entire area from the projection towers toward the walkway was packed about 45 minutes before the show

 

[limabeanmom2003]

When new dates open up for the galactic dessert party, is there a typical day of the week or time of day when the party dates show up for booking?

 

[yulilin3]

When new dates open up for the galactic dessert party, is there a typical day of the week or time of day when the party dates show up for booking?

No, it's been pretty random. I'm expecting we will see the party dates go up tomorrow for the first week of November

 

[punkin413]

Just posting to say thank you for all this wonderful info and also to sub to this thread because we want to book the dessert party the week of January 8 (if it's offered) and I figured this would be one good way to get the head's up on that.

 

[disneymath]

I'm likely in the minority, but I'm not disappointed that the Jawas stopped trading. Glad they are still there though. Personally, I would prefer to see them randomly interacting with guests (e.g. being fascinated by an ECV as mentioned by a PP) in place of the whole trading thing.

As @yulilin3 mentioned, the Jawas aren't listed on the official entertainment guide, so I would imagine the "average guest" (Star Wars fan or not) is not prepared with "cool" trinkets to trade. So when they get to Launch Bay and see the trading happening, they would try to participate using whatever they can find on hand. With the Jawas frequently reported as being "picky" about the items they will trade (I experienced this personally in early August), I can see where guests could end up disappointed. Thinking of those in particular who are not big Star Wars fans and so aren't familiar with how Jawas typically behave (and in turn aren't able to prepare their kids).

On the other hand, I also wonder if anyone who has spent money on items has been turned down for a Jawa trade? I could see where guests would not like that. Also, I wonder if the Jawas' handlers' noticed that the items being put up for trade were increasing in value (as people in the know tried to increase their odds of a successful trade)? That might have been a red flag too.

I don't think most people intentionally tried to ruin this ... I think the unpredictability of it just doesn't really mesh with Disney's marketing and encouragement to "plan a personalized experience" down to the very smallest details if we so choose.

 

[DisneyKeepsUsYoung]

I'm likely in the minority, but I'm not disappointed that the Jawas stopped trading. Glad they are still there though. Personally, I would prefer to see them randomly interacting with guests (e.g. being fascinated by an ECV as mentioned by a PP) in place of the whole trading thing.

As @yulilin3 mentioned, the Jawas aren't listed on the official entertainment guide, so I would imagine the "average guest" (Star Wars fan or not) is not prepared with "cool" trinkets to trade. So when they get to Launch Bay and see the trading happening, they would try to participate using whatever they can find on hand. With the Jawas frequently reported as being "picky" about the items they will trade (I experienced this personally in early August), I can see where guests could end up disappointed. Thinking of those in particular who are not big Star Wars fans and so aren't familiar with how Jawas typically behave (and in turn aren't able to prepare their kids).

On the other hand, I also wonder if anyone who has spent money on items has been turned down for a Jawa trade? I could see where guests would not like that. Also, I wonder if the Jawas' handlers' noticed that the items being put up for trade were increasing in value (as people in the know tried to increase their odds of a successful trade)? That might have been a red flag too.

I don't think most people intentionally tried to ruin this ... I think the unpredictability of it just doesn't really mesh with Disney's marketing and encouragement to "plan a personalized experience" down to the very smallest details if we so choose.

I agree with a lot of this. We had planned to trade with them but it was still a great time even without trading. They are great at being in character and they interacted with several people the short time we were there and they all seemed to still enjoy it.

 

[Artax]

Just back yesterday. Saw the SWAGS show on monday, park wasnt very busy at all. Basically walked up about 10min before the show on the LH side, could only see about the top half of the LH screen but everything else we had a perfect view, everyone in front of us were sitting the entire show so some of the kids just sat. We all agreed the show was awesome. The kids loved it, the adults loved it. Its really hard to compare it to the fireworks show we saw last year at the SWW desert party, I still to this day say that was the best fireworks show I have ever seen. But this new show just had so many elements all around. They were both great shows. They did a great job on it.

Did get to see the phasma march up in the little taped off corner on the RH side just behind the ropes a nice CM pointed out to my son as we were waiting behind some people. small area about 3 foot wide. cleaning CM said, tell your dad you will have a better view if you go up in that little nook area by the rope. Nobody realized it was an area you could stand in.

Didnt get to see the stage show cause we wanted to get the kylo ren visa meet in and some of the kids were getting tired.

Still disapointed about the cancellation of the SWW as we had fun the last 3 years, but definitely enjoyed some of the new star wars offerings. looking forward to the Star wars land for sure.

 

[yulilin3]

Just back yesterday. Saw the SWAGS show on monday, park wasnt very busy at all. Basically walked up about 10min before the show on the LH side, could only see about the top half of the LH screen but everything else we had a perfect view, everyone in front of us were sitting the entire show so some of the kids just sat. We all agreed the show was awesome. The kids loved it, the adults loved it. Its really hard to compare it to the fireworks show we saw last year at the SWW desert party, I still to this day say that was the best fireworks show I have ever seen. But this new show just had so many elements all around. They were both great shows. They did a great job on it.

Did get to see the phasma march up in the little taped off corner on the RH side just behind the ropes a nice CM pointed out to my son as we were waiting behind some people. small area about 3 foot wide. cleaning CM said, tell your dad you will have a better view if you go up in that little nook area by the rope. Nobody realized it was an area you could stand in.

Didnt get to see the stage show cause we wanted to get the kylo ren visa meet in and some of the kids were getting tired.

Still disapointed about the cancellation of the SWW as we had fun the last 3 years, but definitely enjoyed some of the new star wars offerings. looking forward to the Star wars land for sure.

I'm so happy you had a awesome time!! Nothing will ever compare to Symphony in the Stars

 

[yulilin3]

While obsessively refreshing the DHS page on the HUB to see if SWaGS updates I think I found the special event for the Premiere of Rogue One.
No details at all, it's just called Star Wars Galactic Nights. It's the calendar for December 17th from 8pm until 12am (midnight)
So I guess we need to stay tuned for that

 

[bcinohio]

We will be at the studios on Monday Dec 12th. I was looking to see what time the Star wars show was and it says none the whole week we are there. Are they getting rid of it before then or just haven't added the times yet?

 

[yulilin3]

We will be at the studios on Monday Dec 12th. I was looking to see what time the Star wars show was and it says none the whole week we are there. Are they getting rid of it before then or just haven't added the times yet?

The schedule is only out until mid October, they have been updating the entertainment schedule very slowly

 

[yulilin3]

So it looks like we will have some sort of SW event on Dec. 17th. In anticipation of that I have compiled a couple of reviews, videos and details on what the event included, last year for Force Awakens. It's on post #3 on the first page

 

[Iowamomof4]

So it looks like we will have some sort of SW event on Dec. 17th. In anticipation of that I have compiled a couple of reviews, videos and details on what the event included, last year for Force Awakens. It's on post #3 on the first page

I thought the actual premiere of Rogue One would be December 16 with the first showings of the film being the night before. Did they do the Force Awakens event on opening night or that weekend?

 

[Elliemay2]

It would be great if it was the 16th and not the 17th, we are headed home the 17th.

 

[yulilin3]

I thought the actual premiere of Rogue One would be December 16 with the first showings of the film being the night before. Did they do the Force Awakens event on opening night or that weekend?

The Saturday date is strange. Maybe they won't tie it to Rogue One but just a Star Wars party