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

[yulilin3]

Here is my issue. I know that we want to FP TSMM (Tier1) and then Tot and ST (Tier2), but we can't RD RnRC because we are going to be doing JTA signups. How close is RnRC to JTA signups? Would the wait be too long by the time we sign up and get to RnRC? We are planning on being there at 8AM to wait on RD unless you think that is too early. Would it be better to FP RnRC and run to TSMM after JTA signups? Thanks again!

I've heard that they have been giving out anytime fp when you sign up for JT, this had been going on for a while so you could use those for RnRC. I wouldn't rely on them 100% but it's been going on for a while. I think that if you're there at rope drop, sign up for jt and then go to RnRC you should be fine. It's about a 5 minute walk

 

[AGoofykindagirl]

So looking forward to he party this Wednesday. Sure wish they would release November and December dates for those waiting. I'll write after the party to let you know how it went with 2 ECV's. Thanks for all the advice on this thread.

 

[hiroMYhero]

@yulilin3 and anyone in Orlando tomorrow: I lifted this off of FB regarding Ashley Eckstein and the new book Ahsoka and the Book Signing:
"Calling all @STARWARS fans in central FL! Tomorrow night at 7 PM @ek_johnston and I will be at the @barnesandnoble store on Colonial Dr. in Orlando to celebrate the official release of the new book AHSOKA!!!!!! We're going to do a Q&A and book signing! Come and join us!!!" #starwars #ahsokatano

 

[yulilin3]

@yulilin3 and anyone in Orlando tomorrow: I lifted this off of FB regarding Ashley Eckstein and the new book Ahsoka and the Book Signing:
"Calling all @STARWARS fans in central FL! Tomorrow night at 7 PM @ek_johnston and I will be at the @barnesandnoble store on Colonial Dr. in Orlando to celebrate the official release of the new book AHSOKA!!!!!! We're going to do a Q&A and book signing! Come and join us!!!" #starwars #ahsokatano

Thanks, I saw that on her page, I'm missing it cause it's stephanie's first varsity choir concert

 

[hiroMYhero]

Thanks, I saw that on her page, I'm missing it cause it's stephanie's first varsity choir concert

Good luck to Stephanie! Have fun!

 

[yulilin3]

Good luck to Stephanie! Have fun!

She's warned me to bring tissues cause they're doing a tribute song for the Pulse victims, so I'm mentally prepared she also found out that the choir will be doing candlelight processional on November 30th with Neil Patrick Harris, so they're all excited

 

[MonaMN]

She's warned me to bring tissues cause they're doing a tribute song for the Pulse victims, so I'm mentally prepared she also found out that the choir will be doing candlelight processional on November 30th with Neil Patrick Harris, so they're all excited

Phooey - I will miss it by one day (we are going to CP on 12/1). How cool would it be to sing w/ NPH?!?

 

[Drnifer]

she also found out that the choir will be doing candlelight processional on November 30th with Neil Patrick Harris, so they're all excited

I will be there that day! I'm so excited for this

 

[yulilin3]

I will be there that day! I'm so excited for this

Yay, I'll be in line early, her choir is performing for the last 2 shows

 

[Elliemay2]

I've heard that they have been giving out anytime fp when you sign up for JT, this had been going on for a while so you could use those for RnRC. I wouldn't rely on them 100% but it's been going on for a while. I think that if you're there at rope drop, sign up for jt and then go to RnRC you should be fine. It's about a 5 minute walk

Thank you! Do they give only one, or have they been giving enough for everyone in a group. We are taking several kids to sign up and will have several with us that just missed the age as well.

 

[Drnifer]

Yay, I'll be in line early, her choir is performing for the last 2 shows

We're doing the second show. I bet you daughter is beyond excited! Tell her Congratulations and we can't wait to hear her choir.

 

[vinotinto]

Just got home after a short trip to WDW, which included Saturday, Oct 8 at DHS. Crazy trip with parks closed on Friday, Oct 7, but that's a story for another time...

I wanted to send profuse thanks to @yulilin3 and everyone else posting in this thread. We walked out of Club Villain at 7:15, with fireworks staring at 7:30. We walked straight to the front/left of the Chinese theater and had a good view. I think it's similar to the Wishes view from the tomorrow land bridge (a little close and a little to the side, but a great last minute spot). I'm short and it was much better than standing behind. We all loved the show/projection/fireworks.

Launch Bay was a huge hit too. My DD wore her Rey costume (she was supposed to wear it for MNSSHP, but it was cancelled). Fun interaction with stormtroopers, jawa, and Chewbacca. I think it was our favorite day of the trip!

 

[frybry02]

Am I reading this correct? DHS is closing at 7:00 Thursday 10/13. Therefore there will not be the Star Wars spectacular that night.

 

[pmaurer74]

What time of day and what day of the week does the schedule usually come out? Would it be at 7am if it has bee scheduled? or can it be on any time on any day?

 

[yulilin3]

Thank you! Do they give only one, or have they been giving enough for everyone in a group. We are taking several kids to sign up and will have several with us that just missed the age as well.

Enough for everyone in your party. It's something they've been doing lately just don't expect it as things can change

We're doing the second show. I bet you daughter is beyond excited! Tell her Congratulations and we can't wait to hear her choir.

Thank you. I'll be the mom waiting in line ridiculously early to be able too get in. It's better when it's a not so popular narrator, but all the kids are excited it's NPH this year

Just got home after a short trip to WDW, which included Saturday, Oct 8 at DHS. Crazy trip with parks closed on Friday, Oct 7, but that's a story for another time...

I wanted to send profuse thanks to @yulilin3 and everyone else posting in this thread. We walked out of Club Villain at 7:15, with fireworks staring at 7:30. We walked straight to the front/left of the Chinese theater and had a good view. I think it's similar to the Wishes view from the tomorrow land bridge (a little close and a little to the side, but a great last minute spot). I'm short and it was much better than standing behind. We all loved the show/projection/fireworks.

Launch Bay was a huge hit too. My DD wore her Rey costume (she was supposed to wear it for MNSSHP, but it was cancelled). Fun interaction with stormtroopers, jawa, and Chewbacca. I think it was our favorite day of the trip!

Glad to hear you had a good trip dispite the storm. We were at DHS that night too, watched it from in front of GMR by the stroller parking

Am I reading this correct? DHS is closing at 7:00 Thursday 10/13. Therefore there will not be the Star Wars spectacular that night.

The current schedule only has the show happening Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday For the most up to date info check page number one

What time of day and what day of the week does the schedule usually come out? Would it be at 7am if it has bee scheduled? or can it be on any time on any day?

It has been completely random. Some days early some days late, ut's been out on Monday, Thursday, Friday and even Saturday and Sunday, sorry

 

[Cluelyss]

I know there have been conflicting reports about people being allowed to enter the reserved area early. Those who have done the party recently, were you allowed in early, and if so, how early? Fireworks start at 8, so trying to figure out the best time to duck out of the party. Going with 2 kids on Saturday and want to be as close to them as possible. Plus, I'm a shorty! TIA!!

 

[CMNJ]

The current schedule only has the show happening Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday

Not to argue with you but I think you mean Friday not Sunday. We are going next week and I had been closely watching the October dates. It seems they are trying to run it opposite of MNSSHP nights to draw crowds away from MK or not detract from party ticket sales (with the exception of Fridays which is evening EMH at DHS anyway).

 

[yulilin3]

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Not to argue with you but I think you mean Friday not Sunday. We are going next week and I had been closely watching the October dates. It seems they are trying to run it opposite of MNSSHP nights to draw crowds away from MK or not detract from party ticket sales (with the exception of Fridays which is evening EMH at DHS anyway).

you're right, I'll fix the previous post

 

[ktlm]

. My daughter was so bummed that the fireworks were cancelled as it was her birthday. But you can't win them all.

So sorry your daughter didn't get to see them on her birthday!

Well, there went $200 down the drain. Tonight was our night. Fireworks cancelled due to weather. So disappointed. As far as the dessert part, in our opinion the fried Nutella was terrific, the margarita was good, and the hummus was good. None of us really cared for the other drinks or the other desserts. First time DH ever met a bread pudding he didn't like. Totally bummed. This was the thing I was looking forward to the most during the trip.

Thanks to quite possibly the nicest CM on the planet, we were able to get rainchecked to see fireworks last Wednesday night. My DD was thrilled! They were absolutely every bit as spectacular as I had imagined and a highlight of our trip. I absolutely would take a risk on the dessert party again because having that spot (along with the freeze fried nutella and lightspeed margaritas) was definitely worth it.

 

[ktlm]

I know there have been conflicting reports about people being allowed to enter the reserved area early. Those who have done the party recently, were you allowed in early, and if so, how early? Fireworks start at 8, so trying to figure out the best time to duck out of the party. Going with 2 kids on Saturday and want to be as close to them as possible. Plus, I'm a shorty! TIA!!

We went straight to the fireworks area for our rain check last Wednesday. When we got there, there was a couple that had walked over early that was unhappy that they were not being let in yet. Right after we got there, there were a few other groups that walked over early and a couple of other rainchecked groups as well. You could tell who was who because the lanyard colors were different- ours was maroon and the Wednesday night was more purple. It seemed like there may have been some CM discussion debate as to whether they were going to let everyone waiting in early, or make them wait until the Storm Troopers arrived with the others, but I did not hear exactly what was going on- I got the impression (which could be entirely wrong) that one of the CMs wanted to wait until the stormtroopers arrived and another wanted to let the early people in. Ultimately they let the early people in a few minutes before the Storm Troopers arrived with the others. I think it may just depend on who is working the area on any specific night.