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

[yulilin3]

Have you heard when tickets will go on presale?

No, I check every day. Force Awakens went on sale 2 months prior

 

[nogreenworld]

No, I heck every day. Force Awakens went on sale 2 months prior

yeah, but force awakens was an event between 10 and 30 years in the making, depending on how you look at it. with disney's new one-a-year-star-wars-money-printing plan, i expect the fanfare will get less and less. it'll be like the marvel movies. somewhat anticipated, but not that huge

 

[AGoofykindagirl]

Well here is a short review for the party of Wednesday October 12, 2016:

We were able to get our lanyards around 5:30. They actually started handing them out before that, but I don't know the exact time.

We went inside Launch Bay about 5:45. They opened the party at straight up 6. The offerings have been mentioned plenty of times. I had my handy tray (see earlier post), after parking my 2 family members on ECV's, and started filling small plates for the 3 of us to share. Went to get water. A CM offered to get the alcoholic drinks for me and brought them to the table for me (Galactic Punch!). We tried just about everything except the hummus and enjoyed it very much. It was very crowded. A CM said they had over 200. I think (THINK- I did not ask) that some may have been from a Matthew cancellation. Again I don't know for sure.
We went out with the Stormtroopers. The first guy in the WC section didn't move all the way to the right, but we were still able to see most of the screens. I crouched between Pop and Sis so the kiddos behind me would have a better chance to see as well. As there were only 3 wheelchairs, they allowed children to come into the section. If you were there last night and your little one(s) moved up, well I have to say, they were all so well behaved I forgot they were even there! At ECV level, it wasn't bad except for people in the section past the walkway with children on their shoulders. (Cm's brought us our Chewie's and water.).
Am I glad I did it- definitely. Will I do it again- probably not, but I did enjoy it immensely. I'm just not earning much right now. This was an early Christmas gift to my family (& myself). But if it fits in your budget, it is a great deal of fun and I recommend doing it.

Also I want to say to @FastPasser: I truly enjoyed meeting you! And thanks again!

@yulilin3, if you think this review is helpful, feel free to use it.

 

[Pkltm]

We attended on September 30th, the party was not too crowded but a cast member gave us a low table with a bench behind it as DF had broken her ankle getting of the ME.

The food was pretty good, and the drinks were very strong. Our favorite was the black bean dip and the r2d2 cupcakes, although the smores pizza was pretty good too.

The viewing area was crowded and not being very tall it was hard to see the projections on the buildings. I did really enjoy the fireworks. I would do the party again!!

 

[yulilin3]

yeah, but force awakens was an event between 10 and 30 years in the making, depending on how you look at it. with disney's new one-a-year-star-wars-money-printing plan, i expect the fanfare will get less and less. it'll be like the marvel movies. somewhat anticipated, but not that huge

I'm expecting tickets for Rogue One to go on sale a month before

 

[MinnieMSue]

We attended on September 30th, the party was not too crowded but a cast member gave us a low table with a bench behind it as DF had broken her ankle getting of the ME.

The food was pretty good, and the drinks were very strong. Our favorite was the black bean dip and the r2d2 cupcakes, although the smores pizza was pretty good too.

The viewing area was crowded and not being very tall it was hard to see the projections on the buildings. I did really enjoy the fireworks. I would do the party again!!

OMG breaking an ankle getting off ME! That is a bad start to the trip. Glad you enjoyed the party. Good thing you didn't go the next night when we did since rained out.

 

[AnnaKat]

If this is true, I, for one, will be ANGRY!!! The holidays is the only time we can go. I want to see Star Wars NOT holiday!!

My money is on NO Fireworks in HS --either Star Wars OR Holiday Ones!

WHY?!
The Bean Counters. Period.

They ended the Star Wars Fireworks
deliberately to
start them up AGAIN in January,

ALONG WITH the River of Lights TO PROMOTE " Awaken Winter!
BOOK Your Einter Get AWAY NOW!
We have discounted romms just waiting for Your Family!
Book today to experience the
ALL NEW " Awaken Winter! "
FEATURING the stupendous River of Lights in Disney s Animal Kingdom,
along with a mesmerizing Projector Show on the Tree of Life, incredible Nighttime Kilijanaro Safaris, experience the thrill of Everest @ night! Enjoy Special Musical Carnivale Performances, Acrobats, Dancers and more on Discovery Islad!

BOOK Your family's Dining Package NOW for the one-of-a-Kind
Rivers of Light @ Animal Kingdom!
AND
for the Spectacular Galactic Dessert Party @ The Studio's Launch Bay and celebrate
Your evening @ HS
With the NEW Star Wars Fireworks Show,

NOW featuring mesmerizing scenes from Rogue One!

 

[Pkltm]

OMG breaking an ankle getting off ME! That is a bad start to the trip. Glad you enjoyed the party. Good thing you didn't go the next night when we did since rained out.

That rain was bad! We were at Hoop Dee Doo that night, wasn't enough room for everyone undercover before they opened the doors! Many people were very wet and unhappy!

 

[Alice777]

I'm not sure if there's separate place to ask about Jawas trading...sorry if I'm posting at wrong place.

I thought I read somewhere Jawas will no longer be trading. Is this true?

We'll be going in November and I don't know if I should take "stuff to trade" or not.

Thank you

 

[Amw1064]

I'm not sure if there's separate place to ask about Jawas trading...sorry if I'm posting at wrong place.

I thought I read somewhere Jawas will no longer be trading. Is this true?

We'll be going in November and I don't know if I should take "stuff to trade" or not.

Thank you

We were there last weekend and they were NOT trading. They did lots of pictures though. My daughter was bummed as she loves trading with them.

 

[yulilin3]

I'm not sure if there's separate place to ask about Jawas trading...sorry if I'm posting at wrong place.

I thought I read somewhere Jawas will no longer be trading. Is this true?

We'll be going in November and I don't know if I should take "stuff to trade" or not.

Thank you

Bring your trinkets, they have been trading but there could be days when they are not.
Basically be prepared but don't expect a trade, it's supposed to be a surprised encounter

 

[Alice777]

@Amw1064 and @yulilin3, thank you. Even if they don't trade, I hope we can get good pictures with them. In April, we couldn't get them to take pictures with us. Didn't know at that time, they stopped only for trading.

 

[Princesca]

Chip and Co is reporting rumored end of SW fireworks. Am behind on the forum... Is this confirmed? If so, I am going to be seriously pissed for my Nov trip.

 

[iheartglaciers]

Chip and Co is reporting rumored end of SW fireworks. Am behind on the forum... Is this confirmed? If so, I am going to be seriously pissed for my Nov trip.

I hope this isn't true!! I really want to see them in Dec!!

 

[Scalemaster34]

Chip and Co is reporting rumored end of SW fireworks. Am behind on the forum... Is this confirmed? If so, I am going to be seriously pissed for my Nov trip.

Don't think anyone knows.... It's not showing up as being scheduled after Nov 5th. And originally it was suppose to end over the summer, so it's kinda been on an extended run anyway.

I expect that because of RoL not being ready they extended it, and with RoL expect to soon be in operation.. they don't want to pull any crowds away from it.

But to end it just before the movie release.....?

 

[TAK]

Chip and Co is reporting rumored end of SW fireworks. Am behind on the forum... Is this confirmed? If so, I am going to be seriously pissed for my Nov trip.

I hope this isn't true!! I really want to see them in Dec!!

I just read the Chip and Co article -- just to clarify -- they're not reporting the rumored end, they're just wondering what all the rest of us are, and hoping it's not that. All they say is that they noticed there's no fireworks or parties scheduled past the first week of November, and they're hoping that doesn't mean they're ending them. So there's no new info.

 

[AnnaKat]

My money is on NO Fireworks in HS --either Star Wars OR Holiday Ones!

WHY?!
The Bean Counters. Period.

They ended the Star Wars Fireworks
deliberately to
start them up AGAIN in January,

ALONG WITH the River of Lights TO PROMOTE " Awaken Winter!
BOOK Your Einter Get AWAY NOW!
We have discounted romms just waiting for Your Family!
Book today to experience the
ALL NEW " Awaken Winter! "
FEATURING the stupendous River of Lights in Disney s Animal Kingdom,
along with a mesmerizing Projector Show on the Tree of Life, incredible Nighttime Kilijanaro Safaris, experience the thrill of Everest @ night! Enjoy Special Musical Carnivale Performances, Acrobats, Dancers and more on Discovery Islad!

BOOK Your family's Dining Package NOW for the one-of-a-Kind
Rivers of Light @ Animal Kingdom!
AND
for the Spectacular Galactic Dessert Party @ The Studio's Launch Bay and celebrate
Your evening @ HS
With the NEW Star Wars Fireworks Show,

NOW featuring mesmerizing scenes from Rogue One!

Chip and Co is reporting rumored end of SW fireworks. Am behind on the forum... Is this confirmed? If so, I am going to be seriously pissed for my Nov trip.

We will ALSO be disappointed,
as our November 2016 Trip is 16 Days, and NO Star Wars Fireworks! Big Time bummmer

 

[kaybee1476]

Bring your trinkets, they have been trading but there could be days when they are not.
Basically be prepared but don't expect a trade, it's supposed to be a surprised encounter

I've read that they like shiny things, but what is the process of attempting a trade? Do we just approach one, hold out an item to trade, and ask if they're interested?

 

[yulilin3]

Chip and Co is reporting rumored end of SW fireworks. Am behind on the forum... Is this confirmed? If so, I am going to be seriously pissed for my Nov trip.

Nothing is confirmed, if we don't see an update on the schedule this weekend then I'll be worried, but it's all rumors right now

Don't think anyone knows.... It's not showing up as being scheduled after Nov 5th. And originally it was suppose to end over the summer, so it's kinda been on an extended run anyway.

I expect that because of RoL not being ready they extended it, and with RoL expect to soon be in operation.. they don't want to pull any crowds away from it.

But to end it just before the movie release.....?

The new show started mid June it was not supposed to be just for the summer

 

[disneydreamer781]

I also wondering what is taking so long to update this schedule for fireworks and dessert party? To be honest, I'm having second thoughts about the dessert party since I'm thinking that since the Fireworks aren't every night this will be more crowded than usual. Also reading people not being able to see all the screens is a red flag for me. I'm very small and this worries me a bit. Now that there's a possibility of ROL, that's another thing to think about. Does anyone know if the fireworks themselves are viewable from outside the park? Not the screens but the fireworks only. I wouldn't be too surprised if Disney held off on the SW fireworks myself with the possibility of ROL, and the beginning of MVMCP and other holiday events.