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

[Euby]

I was hoping to be able to do the desert party, but I have an ADR for 50's at 7pm, so I doubt I can do that and be at the DP by 7:45. Is it possible to show up a little late? If not, I'll have to skip the DP. I'm going to using an ECV this trip. Is there a designated area to watch the SWGS for those in wheelchairs and ECVs? Where is it? I couldn't find one on the "disabilities" map.

I think this may have gotten lost in the conversation. Can anyone help?

 

[soniam]

I think this may have gotten lost in the conversation. Can anyone help?

You can always show up as late as you want; however, at some point, they will take the food away. There's a section roped off in front of the dessert party viewing area for ECVs and wheelchairs.

EDIT: I don't know if they stop giving out the credentials at some point though. I think they give them out through the dessert portion, but I don't know if they will still give them out just before the show starts. However, 7:45 start means the show probably starts at 9pm, so as long as you made it to Launch Bay by 8:30 or 8:45 you should be OK. You have to have the credentials to get into the viewing area. You are also welcome to take food and drink out of Launch Bay to the viewing area, but they don't provide any containers to do that with. Just bring a plastic ziploc box if you plan to do that.

 

[FastPasser]

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[rteetz]

The food is taken away as soon as the venue is cleared of all guests which is usually at the advertised end time of the party. No one will be allowed in after that. The party is technically over. But hold on, if someone arrives at the very end and the food is in the process of being removed, the staff will bend over backwards to do whatever they can to salvage at least some of the experience for you. And once you've grabbed as much food as as you can carry, someone will escort you to the viewing area. But try not to put yourself in that predicament.

Yeah I can verify this I had this experience. We had bus issues getting to DHS and got there pretty late. They really did a great job and we had three to go boxes overflowing with desserts.

 

[FastPasser]

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[Euby]

Thanks for the response! You have put my mind at ease. Still going to try and get an earlier ADR, but will book the DP in the morning when I get home from work.

 

[scrappingbuckeye]

Thanks for the response! You have put my mind at ease. Still going to try and get an earlier ADR, but will book the DP in the morning when I get home from work.

To be honest I recommend doing a late lunch if you can and skipping dinner. There's so much food at the dessert party. Last year we had dinner and then went and I was already too full to enjoy the desserts. I've got a new game plan for this year.

 

[AGoofykindagirl]

I was hoping to be able to do the desert party, but I have an ADR for 50's at 7pm, so I doubt I can do that and be at the DP by 7:45. Is it possible to show up a little late? If not, I'll have to skip the DP. I'm going to using an ECV this trip. Is there a designated area to watch the SWGS for those in wheelchairs and ECVs? Where is it? I couldn't find one on the "disabilities" map.

If your ECV question is about a designated area WITHOUT the dessert party, the answer is no. The designated area is part of the dessert party area only.
I would try for an earlier meal, as you may not get into your ADR on time but closer to 7:15-7:30. Could take long enough you miss everything (including the show). Hope this helps.

 

[pammydw]

To be honest I recommend doing a late lunch if you can and skipping dinner. There's so much food at the dessert party. Last year we had dinner and then went and I was already too full to enjoy the desserts. I've got a new game plan for this year.

First, let me say "hello" from NE Ohio. Your name and description made me chuckle! If you're willing to tell, I would love to hear your game plan. I am new to this thread, and just do not have enough time to read all 681 pages, so bear with me if you will!
We are going this December, and I would LoVE to surprise my DH and DD12 (13 at the time of our visit) with this Dessert Party! The love them some SW!
Can you tell me when tickets normally go on sale? Will they still be doing this in November? ( our trip dates are November 29-December 3. Not nearly long enough, but we are pulling the DD from school so...). We plan to go directly to HS upon arriving, and this would just be so much fun to surprise them with! I love the idea of a mid afternoon lunch at 50's, and then the Dessert party! Plus that would give us an extra DDP credit to maybe go to Le Cellier (my fav!).
I am going to go back in to this thread, but I would appreciate any info, or direction in this thread, to get any info possible!
Thanks in advance!

 

[Cluelyss]

First, let me say "hello" from NE Ohio. Your name and description made me chuckle! If you're willing to tell, I would love to hear your game plan. I am new to this thread, and just do not have enough time to read all 681 pages, so bear with me if you will!
We are going this December, and I would LoVE to surprise my DH and DD12 (13 at the time of our visit) with this Dessert Party! The love them some SW!
Can you tell me when tickets normally go on sale? Will they still be doing this in November? ( our trip dates are November 29-December 3. Not nearly long enough, but we are pulling the DD from school so...). We plan to go directly to HS upon arriving, and this would just be so much fun to surprise them with! I love the idea of a mid afternoon lunch at 50's, and then the Dessert party! Plus that would give us an extra DDP credit to maybe go to Le Cellier (my fav!).
I am going to go back in to this thread, but I would appreciate any info, or direction in this thread, to get any info possible!
Thanks in advance!

Another NE Ohioan here!

Dessert party dates have been released 6-ish weeks out for the last year or so, so you have a bit to wait for Nov/Dec. Additionally, last holiday season HS introduced a new holiday show (Jingle Bell Jingle BAM) which replaced the Star Wars fireworks for a while, then they were both run for a while. No telling what may happen this year, as JBJB was not particularly well received, and the release of the new movie may put focus back on SW this year, but just something to be aware of. They had a dessert party for JBJB, so there was not one for SW, even on those nights that had both shows.

 

[pammydw]

Another NE Ohioan here!

Dessert party dates have been released 6-ish weeks out for the last year or so, so you have a bit to wait for Nov/Dec. Additionally, last holiday season HS introduced a new holiday show (Jingle Bell Jingle BAM) which replaced the Star Wars fireworks for a while, then they were both run for a while. No telling what may happen this year, as JBJB was not particularly well received, and the release of the new movie may put focus back on SW this year, but just something to be aware of. They had a dessert party for JBJB, so there was not one for SW, even on those nights that had both shows.

Well, hello there neighbor! Thanks for the info. Just another reminder to put in my phone lol!
Our DD and I were there last year for JBJB, and as much as we love PAL, she had no interest in seeing the show. I was wondering about a holiday show taking place of the SWDP, so I'll keep my fingers crossed that we luck out that Disney keeps it! Maybe I'll email them... I know I saw an email on here in another thread with that sort if email address. I should have saved it...

 

[FlightlessDuck]

Ok, to clarify: Seasons of the Force is DL only, right? There is no Hyperspace Mountain in Orlando, just DL and Paris?

 

[yulilin3]

First, let me say "hello" from NE Ohio. Your name and description made me chuckle! If you're willing to tell, I would love to hear your game plan. I am new to this thread, and just do not have enough time to read all 681 pages, so bear with me if you will!
We are going this December, and I would LoVE to surprise my DH and DD12 (13 at the time of our visit) with this Dessert Party! The love them some SW!
Can you tell me when tickets normally go on sale? Will they still be doing this in November? ( our trip dates are November 29-December 3. Not nearly long enough, but we are pulling the DD from school so...). We plan to go directly to HS upon arriving, and this would just be so much fun to surprise them with! I love the idea of a mid afternoon lunch at 50's, and then the Dessert party! Plus that would give us an extra DDP credit to maybe go to Le Cellier (my fav!).
I am going to go back in to this thread, but I would appreciate any info, or direction in this thread, to get any info possible!
Thanks in advance!

No need to read the whole thread, page one is updated by subject and there are links to reviews and pictures

 

[steviethegreat]

So, hypothetically, in six weeks, it'll open up for the first week of May for the dessert party? So March 26thish, that should be online?

 

[forsberg21]

Is anyone planning to attend the April 14 Star Wars Galactic Nights special event? I'm trying to differentiate this from a tour and really determine which (tour or special event) presents more value to our family.

 

[tstidm1]

Is anyone planning to attend the April 14 Star Wars Galactic Nights special event? I'm trying to differentiate this from a tour and really determine which (tour or special event) presents more value to our family.

THe Galactic Nights event is going to have events that the tour won't do. Tour is only during Regular Theme Park hours. What the different events are:

-Talk show with some folks from the Movies/TV Shows (TBA).
-Special Parade with Guests from the Star Wars Movies.
-Debut of BB-8 as a character.
-Special Scavenger Hunt.

Here's the full information on it: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/hollywood-studios/star-wars-galactic-nights/. If you are a big Star Wars fan, I would say give a day of Star Wars Celebration a shot over this event. If you are more a casual Star Wars fan or don't have time to take away from the WDW trip, then I would do this event. (Note: I am the person running the Star Wars Celebration thread, so I am biased on this from a certain point of view.

 

[muenginerd]

THe Galactic Nights event is going to have events that the tour won't do. Tour is only during Regular Theme Park hours. What the different events are:

-Talk show with some folks from the Movies/TV Shows (TBA).
-Special Parade with Guests from the Star Wars Movies.
-Debut of BB-8 as a character.
-Special Scavenger Hunt.

Here's the full information on it: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/events-tours/hollywood-studios/star-wars-galactic-nights/. If you are a big Star Wars fan, I would say give a day of Star Wars Celebration a shot over this event. If you are more a casual Star Wars fan or don't have time to take away from the WDW trip, then I would do this event. (Note: I am the person running the Star Wars Celebration thread, so I am biased on this from a certain point of view.

Can you post the link to the Star Wars Celebration thread. My girlfriend and her husband are headed down for Celebration. She would love to follow the thread.

 

[yulilin3]

Can you post the link to the Star Wars Celebration thread. My girlfriend and her husband are headed down for Celebration. She would love to follow the thread.

https://www.disboards.com/threads/a-disers-guide-to-star-wars-celebration.3509321/

 

[yulilin3]

So, hypothetically, in six weeks, it'll open up for the first week of May for the dessert party? So March 26thish, that should be online?

yes, keep following this thread, it gets very active once dates open up. They (Disney) has been getting better at releasing dates this year so far.

 

[scrappingbuckeye]

First, let me say "hello" from NE Ohio. Your name and description made me chuckle! If you're willing to tell, I would love to hear your game plan. I am new to this thread, and just do not have enough time to read all 681 pages, so bear with me if you will!
We are going this December, and I would LoVE to surprise my DH and DD12 (13 at the time of our visit) with this Dessert Party! The love them some SW!
Can you tell me when tickets normally go on sale? Will they still be doing this in November? ( our trip dates are November 29-December 3. Not nearly long enough, but we are pulling the DD from school so...). We plan to go directly to HS upon arriving, and this would just be so much fun to surprise them with! I love the idea of a mid afternoon lunch at 50's, and then the Dessert party! Plus that would give us an extra DDP credit to maybe go to Le Cellier (my fav!).
I am going to go back in to this thread, but I would appreciate any info, or direction in this thread, to get any info possible!
Thanks in advance!

Ironically I live in Michigan if you can believe that - I always have to tell people I'm from Ohio : ) Needless to say we're a bit out of our element up here with our OSU clothing.

Anyway yes we have a late lunch at Sci Fi this year (we go in April). Lunch is at 1:40, that way we should be hungry for desserts and snacks at the dessert party. There is cheese and crackers and other stuff in addition to the desserts so it's a better game plan for us to have not eaten right before. Personally we don't get to the park until at least 11:00. We've been to HS quite a few times so we only need an afternoon/evening to accomplish everything we want to do. That will of course change when Toy Story and Star Wars lands open up. The dessert party is worth it for me just to not hear my hubby complain about the mass of people. Let me know if you any other questions, hopefully they are still running the Star Wars show when you go. I'd be shocked if they weren't since there's a new movie this year in Dec. Rogue One was a different animal than Episode VIII will be.

Edited to add - that's a great week to go, we did that back before my kids were in high school. Now it's too hard to miss any school.