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

[yulilin3]

Speaking of technical difficulties...Did y'all see the video of the firework that landed on the road? It was on a different night - but scary!

and this is the reason, I think, we couldn't keep Symphony in the Stars. That fireworks show used way bigger fireworks that would need to close this street and the surrounding one. Also the reason we didn't have 4th of July fireworks and probably won't have NYE fireworks at DHS.

 

[squeezle]

I forgot who needed the info on allergy items at the dessert party, but here's the info. Make sure to make a note in your reservation about the allergy, once you check in ask to speak with the chef and they will walk you though the options that are available on the tables, depending on your allergy. They also have a separate kitchen in the back where they make goodies that are alelrgen free.
Here are the pics, they have enjoy life cookies,brownies, hershey bars and 3 cakes that they bake in a separate kitchen. These cakes are good for people with allergies to nuts, eggs, gluten, some contain milk some don't, here are the pics. The middle cake is carrot cake
separately wrapped fruit

Thank you for this information! One question: On the item marked "no sugar added", do you know if they contained artificial sweeteners like splenda or something else?

 

[yulilin3]

Thank you for this information! One question: On the item marked "no sugar added", do you know if they contained artificial sweeteners like splenda or something else?

I don't think they have any added sugar bit that would be something to ask the chef. I seriously hope they are not using splenda.
Just to add if you are looking for an amazing vegan, gluten, dairy, egg free bakery, you have Erin McKenna at Disney springs. Highly recommend it

 

[squeezle]

I don't think they have any added sugar bit that would be something to ask the chef. I seriously hope they are not using splenda.
Just to add if you are looking for an amazing vegan, gluten, dairy, egg free bakery, you have Erin McKenna at Disney springs. Highly recommend it

Thanks! Maybe I'll try to see if I can call someone and get an answer. I have food allergies and would love to book this Dessert Party, but I don't want to end up with a basket of goodies I can't eat because they are full of artificial sweeteners. I'd much rather have something sweetened with fruit or sugar.

Erin McKenna is definitely on my list of place to try. Glad to hear the hearty recommendation!

 

[yulilin3]

Thanks! Maybe I'll try to see if I can call someone and get an answer. I have food allergies and would love to book this Dessert Party, but I don't want to end up with a basket of goodies I can't eat because they are full of artificial sweeteners. I'd much rather have something sweetened with fruit or sugar.

Erin McKenna is definitely on my list of place to try. Glad to hear the hearty recommendation!

My daughter has intolerance to gluten, eggs, milk, corn, and of course no one should eat artificial sugar, so we frequent Erin McKenna, all their stuff is amazing.

 

[squeezle]

My daughter has intolerance to gluten, eggs, milk, corn, and of course no one should eat artificial sugar, so we frequent Erin McKenna, all their stuff is amazing.

For me it's wheat, corn, peanuts, and lactose... it gets hard sometimes. So I am always so thrilled when and if I can find delicious baked goodies. I've actually planned three nights at Disney Spring just so I can visit the bakery multiple times.

 

[Tia1977]

In revamping my DIS obsession getting ready for our next trip, I have to give you guys a huge shout out for the consistent level of sweetness on this thread! I come across some that contain a surprising amount of pointed sarcasm, even bickering back and forth Not sure how love for the happiest place on earth leads to that behavior so quickly When I see it, that's when a thread gets marked off my "safe place" list and I stop following. I can always count on reading in our SW's community to put a smile on my face and get my Disney feeling back.

 

[MommaBerd]

and this is the reason, I think, we couldn't keep Symphony in the Stars. That fireworks show used way bigger fireworks that would need to close this street and the surrounding one. Also the reason we didn't have 4th of July fireworks and probably won't have NYE fireworks at DHS.

Very interesting...I wouldn't have even thought about that.

 

[yulilin3]

Very interesting...I wouldn't have even thought about that.

I could be completely wrong and I'm also sure it was about saving some money. But the new launch pad for fireworks is closer to streets, they would need to close Osceola Parkway and possibly World Drive just like they have to close the streets behind the MK every night for Wishes, very few guests are affected by the Wishes street closure because behuind MK is basically the CM parking lot and other CM areas, but CM do have to wait until they clear the street if the want to leave through Floridian Wat

 

[vinotinto]

Thanks! Maybe I'll try to see if I can call someone and get an answer.

We won't be able to do the dessert party this trip, but I would love to hear what you find out, for future trips. They have to add a sweetener, otherwise the dessert would taste like bread. Would love to hear what sweeteners they use on the no sugar added desserts. I don't tolerate maltitol nor sorbitol at all (totally TMI, but they make me so gassy, I'm sure I can't be the only one). And I hate the taste of asparteme (equal - bleh!). I can only do Sucralose (Splenda), Erythritol (my favorite), and Stevia (when it's mixed with something else, on its own, the aftertaste is too strong).

 

[yulilin3]

alright, here are the videos. Fist one is the set up before the guest arrive. At min 1:22 you can see the outdoor courtyard that they use and they usually have tables out there but it was raining

Second video is the party with guests already. Notice the second entrance to the party at 2:04 this one goes directly into the cantina area and the door that would lead you to the courtyard
Any questions ask away

 

[squeezle]

We won't be able to do the dessert party this trip, but I would love to hear what you find out, for future trips. They have to add a sweetener, otherwise the dessert would taste like bread. Would love to hear what sweeteners they use on the no sugar added desserts. I don't tolerate maltitol nor sorbitol at all (totally TMI, but they make me so gassy, I'm sure I can't be the only one). And I hate the taste of asparteme (equal - bleh!). I can only do Sucralose (Splenda), Erythritol (my favorite), and Stevia (when it's mixed with something else, on its own, the aftertaste is too strong).

I sent an email last night to the Special Diets department, and I will post when I hear back form them.

Stevia is the only artificial sweetener that I don't mind. For me sucralose & aspartame both trigger migraines, and I just try avoid other artificial sweeteners generally.

 

[yulilin3]

I sent an email last night to the Special Diets department, and I will post when I hear back form them.

Stevia is the only artificial sweetener that I don't mind. For me sucralose & aspartame both trigger migraines, and I just try avoid other artificial sweeteners generally.

my sister is a nutrition response tester and she says that sucralose and aspartame are the worst. Stevia and agave are the best, Erin McKenna mostly uses agave.

 

[squeezle]

We won't be able to do the dessert party this trip, but I would love to hear what you find out, for future trips.

The message I got back was very general. They said items and vendors change often so no specifics are available. It was recommended (1) to talk to the chef at the event, and (2) to email Special Diets within 30 days of the event with your reservation number and dietary requirements so that they could be better accommodated.

Based on this, I might cancel our reservation and hope for getting a good viewing spot elsewhere. I have a feeling I might be disappointed with my options and I don't want to spend the money for just a chocolate bar.

 

[Lisa F]

I think there would be a lot of upset people if F! wasn't performed every night. It's "true Disney" whatever that means. I've heard a lot of people saying that SW is being shoved down guests throats. Of course most on this thread would disagree, but we are fans of SW and Disney so we are a bit biased on that.
In my opinion we need more SW, like, have Olaf meet over at Froway in Epcot and we can have another SW meet and greet in his place...but that's just me
There were rumors that they would take SWaGS away all together for the month of October, I'm glad they didn't do that

IMO that wasn't even a rumor. it was a load of crap based on the opinion of someone who hasn't been paying attention at all. That IS how rumors start though!

 

[Lisa F]

I am so disappointed and mad at Disney schedulers right now. If you open a booking window which dictates your guests park days you should have your major entertainment for the period set. On October 13th we have one park day pre-cruise and I opted for DHS hoping to see the SWGS (we have seen F!) and of course booked our fastpasses at our 60 day window for this park. Had these dates been announced before my window we would either do MNSSHP - rides til midnight - or Epcot as they are open two hours later than DHS (we already have an Abbreviated day as our flight arrives at noon) Now we are stuck with the 7pm close and at best possibly seeing F! via waiting in a long line-up which was not of interest. And F! packages would waste our already short time for attractions.... grrrrr!

All resources here pointed to a repeat of September practices so we went with it. Now any hope I would have of switching to Epcot with good FP+ availability is gone.

We so wanted to see the show and do the dessert party - this was our chance and they are really bummin me out. Tops a miserable personal week to boot...

Any opinions on liklihood of added weekdays or in this time of low summer attendance and entertainment cuts is it most unlikely

This is not meant to minimize your frustration at all but I have been following same day FP availability for my own plans in December and honestly except for 7DMT and FEA you should be able to get pretty much any FP+ you want even inside of your window. There is tons of availability for good rides even later into the day same day.

Personally I'd do MNSSHP and assume you'd be able to do 7DMT right at the end of the night (everyone says the lines clear out, even if it's posted 60 minutes it's like 10), FP+ a few good rides beforehand and do a lot of other rides in between. Not what you had planned but you don't need to stay tied to DHS if it isn't the best thing for you. MNSSHP is my favorite after hours event at MK. I have been a few times and always end up not having to buy halloween candy to distribute at my house, lol. At the end of the night they give you candy by the handfuls too just to not have to pack it up and put it away. If I had ONE day in the fall that's what I'd be doing... though Epcot would be a close second with F&W festival IMO either of these are far superior to DHS without fireworks.

 

[jekjones1558]

I have tried search with no success and am too lazy to read all 572 pages. Are there any Photopass photographers at the Dessert Party? TIA

 

[GaryDis]

my sister is a nutrition response tester and she says that sucralose and aspartame are the worst. Stevia and agave are the best, Erin McKenna mostly uses agave.

I used to use agave regularly until I learned that it has more fructose than high fructose corn syrup.

This stuff is more complicated than people realize, and the answers may be different for different people.

 

[yulilin3]

I have tried search with no success and am too lazy to read all 572 pages. Are there any Photopass photographers at the Dessert Party? TIA

No They only have photopass for kylo and chewie

 

[jekjones1558]

No They only have photopass for kylo and chewie

Kylo is only in the Chase Visa area? But Chewie is for anyone? Sorry. I am not a SW person but my family members are.