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

[TyRy]

there's a walkway between the dessert party viewing area and general seating, so it acts like a buffer. During the show CM keep this area clear and people have to keep walking, they cannot stand directly in front of the dessert party viewing area
In the pictures above you can see the walkway in the 8pm pic

Thank you!

 

[yulilin3]

Curious about when the firework show is over. Do they take the party ropes down to disperse the crowd easier or do they stay up. I hate the surge of the rushing crowd after late shows and would love to be able to stay in the roped off section out of the crowd till it dispersed some. Is this possible? Probably silly to some but if so that increases the party "value" to me even if my view is less than perfect.

They drop the back ropes but the front ropes stay up

Where does the Jawa trading take place? Inside the launch bay? Do you have to wait on line for them or do they just wander around?

They come out all day. There's some videos on youtube if you want to see interactions

Is there a bathroom in/near the Launch Bay? My child is notorious for the ill-timed "i have to pee." Or do I have to have the "I DON'T HAVE TO GO" "JUST TRY AND GET OUT WHATEVER IS IN THERE" battle before the dessert party? He is on the spectrum and very literal - apparently "have to go" means "about to burst." :-/ He is a lot more amenable to "trying even if I don't have to go" lately but... just trying to plan ahead

Right next door

Will Kylo Ren sign autographs??

No, Chewie doesn't either

 

[capegirl]

Do you need to line up somewhere a bit early or be positioned somewhere in particular to be towards the front of the big group? I can't imagine being towards the back of a line 140 people long and having any idea who is leading it. The Stormtrooper leading "sounds" awesome but I can't help but wonder how the 100 people in the back "experience" the fact that there are Stormtroopers at the front.

It will all depend on just how crowded the dessert party is on your night; expieriences will vary. We were at the beginning of the line of guests escorted by the Stormtroopers. We lined up near the area of the Kylo meet & greet. I kept checking with CMs as to when we would be escorted from Launch Bay to the viewing area. So yes, if you do not leave the party early, make sure you are at the front of the line to head out.

 

[DVC4US]

I have a reservation for the dessert party for 3 people on 8/1 that I am going to cancel. It looks like this night is sold out so I thought I would post it here to see if anyone is looking for that night. PM me if interested and we can hopefully coordinate.

 

[figmentfan423]

I have a reservation for the dessert party for 3 people on 8/1 that I am going to cancel. It looks like this night is sold out so I thought I would post it here to see if anyone is looking for that night. PM me if interested and we can hopefully coordinate.

THNX and carp that's our Fantasmic(MM package) night and there's 4 of us. BTW why are you dropping it if you don't mind me asking

 

[DVC4US]

THNX and carp that's our Fantasmic(MM package) night and there's 4 of us. BTW why are you dropping it if you don't mind me asking

Bummer! I'm dropping it because I also have one on the 31st, which we are attending. I booked both at the time because I didn't know which night would work for my daughter. We did the dessert party in June(outside) but my youngest DD and her boyfriend were unable to attend - getting to take them on Sunday and I can't wait.

 

[marsh0013]

In your guys experience, do any spots open up at the dessert party closer to the date? We just booked a last minute long weekend trip for my fiance's birthday Aug 19-22 and the night we need (Aug 20) is sold out, actually, all 3 nights we are there are sold out. I'm checking constantly, hopefully I can catch a cancellation!

 

[Friendlyadvice2]

In your guys experience, do any spots open up at the dessert party closer to the date? We just booked a last minute long weekend trip for my fiance's birthday Aug 19-22 and the night we need (Aug 20) is sold out, actually, all 3 nights we are there are sold out. I'm checking constantly, hopefully I can catch a cancellation!

I'm there the same weekend and am still looking for 1 spot for the 18th. If I can get that, I will have 3 spots to cancel for the 20th.

 

[yulilin3]

In your guys experience, do any spots open up at the dessert party closer to the date? We just booked a last minute long weekend trip for my fiance's birthday Aug 19-22 and the night we need (Aug 20) is sold out, actually, all 3 nights we are there are sold out. I'm checking constantly, hopefully I can catch a cancellation!

it's harder now because the capacity of the party went down but with it having a 1 day cancellation policy you could get lucky. I haven't heard about a lot of people grabbing last minute reservations on this one, sorry. But keep checking, especially the days leading up to the date you want

 

[marsh0013]

I'm there the same weekend and am still looking for 1 spot for the 18th. If I can get that, I will have 3 spots to cancel for the 20th.

it's harder now because the capacity of the party went down but with it having a 1 day cancellation policy you could get lucky. I haven't heard about a lot of people grabbing last minute reservations on this one, sorry. But keep checking, especially the days leading up to the date you want

Thanks @Friendlyadvice2 I'll cross my fingers for you to get the 1 spot you need on the 18th. And I'll just keep checking!

 

[Vickie1016]

Hi everyone! First off - thank you to Yulilin3 for all of the info in this thread - it had helpful tremendously when planing our trip. We just returned from 10 magical days & I wanted to report back and return the favor regarding some things from HS & Star Wars dessert party. Our 2 HS days were 7/15 (Friday) and 7/17 (Sunday & dessert party night). There are 3 in my immediate family but we were also traveling with another family of 4.

On 7/15 we had a PPO bkfst at Hollywood & Vine (DD10 stills loves this place and Jake...lol) We arrived at the turnstiles by 7:30 as we wanted a specific time slot for Jedi Training. There were lots of families at the turnstiles by 7:45 when we were let in to check in for the reservation. We walked briskly (no running at all) directly to the Jedi Training sign up location & were the second family there. We picked out slot then headed for bkfst (rode Toy Story standby 5 times that morning before our fast pass!!). When we returned for Jedi Training, DD was given a bottle of water & sized for her robe. She was "on the dots" closest to the rope. Now - it was hot, heat index of 105. I told her not to put the robe on until she was at the stage. I stayed with her & DH went over to the location to secure a good spot to video tape the training. DD fought Darth Vader. Photopass took lots of cool pictures of the kids. After the show, we took her directly into AC because she was so hot. Please keep this in mind when picking your show times - the kids are in full sun the entire time wearing the robes.

After Jedi Training we did other things around the park before we went to Launch Bay - really neat stuff inside! Only waited about 20-25 minutes for Chewy (DD did not want to meet Kylo Ren). LOVED trading with the Jawas - bring shiny stuff!! We did stake out a spot for the stage show - again fully in the sun and hot! But is was a really cool show. Then we waited for the March of the First Order - we were right on the tape. The Storm Troopers were amazing and come right up to the tape (it freaked out DD, but she held her ground...lol) All in all a good HS day which we finished by watching Fantasmic show #1 with a fast pass.

On 7/17 HS had EMH so again we were at the turnstiles by 7:30 (all the way to the left, as they opened more lanes so DD was first through). Again we walked briskly to the Jedi Training sign up and was the first family there. We picked a later time slot (I think the 7:10 show). Went to Launch Bay and again Chewy was about 20 minutes. DD changed into a Rey costume this night for Jedi Training and the desert party (more on that in the next paragraph). Check in for training and the show did not change. Big difference was the sun was not so hot!

Now onto the dessert party. Let me start by saying last two years we did attend the Frozen Dessert party.

So we were told check in at the Launch Bay began at 8:00. We got there at 7:30, checked in outside, got out bracelets and headed into see Chewy again (DD was fascinated by him - totally cool meet & greet). At 8:00 we were let into the dessert party area. High tables set up around the area, one bar location, one hot drink location, one dessert station that you can enter from both sides, one station where the frozen nutella was (OMG SO GOOD!!) Storm troopers roamed the area and interacted with the kids. DD was dressed as Rey and got a big interaction with them! I liked the location being inside in the AC! You had access to roam into the room where the Jawas were trading.

I have to say, I was not impressed with the drinks at all - way to sweet. I was able to get a straight up Vodka, but it was not a great brand. (At last year's Frozen dessert party, the drinks were much better and the quality of the liquor was better.) We also were not big fans of the offerings this year compared to Frozen. We did LOVE the nutella dessert and the addition of the pita and black bean dip was a positive. We did not ask for or look for Mickey Bars because we all kept eating the nutella (basically the only things we ate along with the black bean dip).

After reading on this tread about the new viewing area, we decided to leave the dessert area by 9:00 to get a spot at the ropes so DD can have an unobstructed view. This worked out well and there were several others dads waiting there as well for their families. At this party, there were no wheelchairs or scooters so that left that area open. At no time did CM ask kids to come forward to stand in that space, it was left open the full show. CM did have a table set up with waters for the party guests and a table with the Chewy steins (which we collected upon entering the party area).

THE SHOW WAS AWESOME! I wish we had another night planned to see it a second time.

Now the important question - was it worth the price? I'm on the fence about this one - $70 a person, DD is now a "Disney Adult" so she is full price (but hardly ate anything and obviously no drinks), the desserts were just ok, specialty drinks were not drinkable. BUT we did not have to wait 2 hours in the heat for a good viewing area. I'm not so sure I would pay the $$ again for this - I think they can offer more (like they did with the Frozen Dessert party) Maybe a spot for the stage show & march or a fastpass for the meet & greets.

Sorry this is so long, but I wanted to give as many details as I could remember. This thread has helped so much when I was planing our trip, I wanted to contribute our experience as well.

Happy planing and hope everyone has magical vacations!!

 

[yulilin3]

@Vickie1016 thanks for the review. Is it ok if i link it to the first page?

 

[SweetJulia23]

On 7/15 we had a PPO bkfst at Hollywood & Vine (DD10 stills loves this place and Jake...lol) We arrived at the turnstiles by 7:30 as we wanted a specific time slot for Jedi Training. There were lots of families at the turnstiles by 7:45 when we were let in to check in for the reservation. We walked briskly (no running at all) directly to the Jedi Training sign up location & were the second family there. We picked out slot then headed for bkfst (rode Toy Story standby 5 times that morning before our fast pass!!).

Thanks for the detailed explanation! Can you tell me more about Jedi Training sign ups? Do they let you sign up before everyone else if you have a reservation for breakfast? What time was regular park opening?

 

[Vickie1016]

@Vickie1016 thanks for the review. Is it ok if i link it to the first page?

Sure - I hope it helps other parents!

 

[Vickie1016]

Thanks for the detailed explanation! Can you tell me more about Jedi Training sign ups? Do they let you sign up before everyone else if you have a reservation for breakfast? What time was regular park opening?

Park opening this day was 9:00 am, our reservation was for 8:00. All bkfst reservations families were let in about 7:45-7:50. There were lots of families, but not too many heading to the Jedi Training sign up area. We walked directly to the sign up area as we knew where it was located (from all the great info on this thread!)

On the EMH morning (8:00 am opening), we got to the gate about 7:30, they let everyone in about 7:45 but held people by the stage area. We walked on the left side of the street to the sign up area, signed DD up for the show, then got into the holding area with the rest of the people. (It took no longer then 5 minutes that morning to sign her up as we were the 1st or 2nd family there).

Each child that wants to sign up for Jedi Training must be present at time of sign up. They ask your child's first name and last initial, which show time you would like and then they ask your child several basic questions (like can you preform on a stage, can you follow directions...)

Hope this helps!

 

[Cynergy]

Park opening this day was 9:00 am, our reservation was for 8:00. All bkfst reservations families were let in about 7:45-7:50. There were lots of families, but not too many heading to the Jedi Training sign up area. We walked directly to the sign up area as we knew where it was located (from all the great info on this thread!)

Hopefully they stick with this. We have PPO at H&V for our HS day. Our plan is to have my wife check us in for the meal while I sign DD up for JTA.

 

[SweetJulia23]

Park opening this day was 9:00 am, our reservation was for 8:00. All bkfst reservations families were let in about 7:45-7:50. There were lots of families, but not too many heading to the Jedi Training sign up area. We walked directly to the sign up area as we knew where it was located (from all the great info on this thread!)

On the EMH morning (8:00 am opening), we got to the gate about 7:30, they let everyone in about 7:45 but held people by the stage area. We walked on the left side of the street to the sign up area, signed DD up for the show, then got into the holding area with the rest of the people. (It took no longer then 5 minutes that morning to sign her up as we were the 1st or 2nd family there).

Each child that wants to sign up for Jedi Training must be present at time of sign up. They ask your child's first name and last initial, which show time you would like and then they ask your child several basic questions (like can you preform on a stage, can you follow directions...)

Thank you!! It does help. We did Jedi Training last year just by getting there before regular open. They let us in about 30 min early then held us another 15 minutes. We all walked over as a clump and it was a little rough. It didn't seem like the sign ups were even available before that so I was confused as to whether you could just sign up ahead of time if you got in early. I wonder if they just change the procedure randomly.

 

[yulilin3]

A bit off topic. RunDisney just posted that their 5K runs will now give out medals (metal) not just medallions (rubber) I think this is awesome news, I know a lot of people that are let down by the rubber medallion. Can't wait to see next years designs for the Dark Side Races here

 

[CJK]

Is there Star Wars themed face painting in DHS? I remember seeing face painting stations by Toy Story Mania and maybe near Star Tours. Is there Star Wars themed face painting available? If so, does anyone know about pricing?

 

[yulilin3]

Is there Star Wars themed face painting in DHS? I remember seeing face painting stations by Toy Story Mania and maybe near Star Tours. Is there Star Wars themed face painting available? If so, does anyone know about pricing?

The only one is Darth Maul, I forget the prices but I think it's around $15