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

[jaz0308]

I read somewhere that you can leave the dessert party at launch bay a few minutes early and head over to the viewing area yourself. I'm thinking about doing this so that my kids can sit in the children's section with DH and I right behind them at the rope. Would doing this make sense? What credentials do we receive to prove we are part of the dessert party? Any idea what time try would start walking the group for the party on August 3?

 

[Cynthiab]

I have lunch reservations for my HS day at Sci Fi, but just saw a video of backlot express with he Star Wars themed food and Han Solo carbonite lunch containers. Has anyone eaten there recently? Thoughts about switching out for maximum Star Wars awesomeness?

 

[bilnsheldodisney]

we'll be there on the 10th too...but not staying for the SW party

I'll keep an eye out for the hockey mask.

 

[MinnieMSue]

I read somewhere that you can leave the dessert party at launch bay a few minutes early and head over to the viewing area yourself. I'm thinking about doing this so that my kids can sit in the children's section with DH and I right behind them at the rope. Would doing this make sense? What credentials do we receive to prove we are part of the dessert party? Any idea what time try would start walking the group for the party on August 3?

I'm sure they still give you a wristband hat has a pull off part to turn in to get the Chewbacca stein. That will get you into the area.

 

[emilymad]

I am not a Star Wars fan. I've never watched *any* of the movies. The thought of even trying to watch any one of the movies just about sends me over the deep end. I truly have ZERO interest in them. I can name and identify maybe 5 characters from the movies. I can name (but not identify) a few more simply because I saw the movie ET a million times and there's a scene where Elliot is showing ET his Star Wars figurines and he says the names Boba Fett and Lando Calrissian (I had to Google those names so I spelled them correctly). That being said, I saw the Star Wars show at DHS a few weeks ago and loved it. Absolutely LOVED it! I couldn't follow the story line in the show (I'm assuming there was one), but it didn't matter. The projections were amazing. The laser show/enhancements were amazing. The fireworks, though not a huge part of the show, were amazing. There were times that I felt completely immersed in what was being shown on the screen. At one point I had to remind myself that the "spaceship" (I have no idea what the name of it is. I'm sure there are people reading this right now who are screaming the name of it at their computers.) didn't really just fly over my head. I also forgot that the characters weren't really shooting laser beams at me (well, I guess they sort of were...). If this show is still happening the next time we're at Disney World, it will be a "must do" for me. So, I'm definitely not a Star Wars movie fan but I am a HUGE fan of this show.


Oooohhh, Millenium Falcon....that's the space ship, right? It just came to me.

Thank you for the wonderful input. I am so glad you enjoyed it. I made DH watch the 3 original movies before seeing the newest one and he is eh about all of it. I grew up watching Star Wars on constant repeat. So much so my brother's cat is even named Lando. I am glad to see that Disney made a show that is truely enjoyable for all and I can't wait to see it for myself!

 

[yulilin3]

I am not a Star Wars fan. I've never watched *any* of the movies. The thought of even trying to watch any one of the movies just about sends me over the deep end. I truly have ZERO interest in them. I can name and identify maybe 5 characters from the movies. I can name (but not identify) a few more simply because I saw the movie ET a million times and there's a scene where Elliot is showing ET his Star Wars figurines and he says the names Boba Fett and Lando Calrissian (I had to Google those names so I spelled them correctly). That being said, I saw the Star Wars show at DHS a few weeks ago and loved it. Absolutely LOVED it! I couldn't follow the story line in the show (I'm assuming there was one), but it didn't matter. The projections were amazing. The laser show/enhancements were amazing. The fireworks, though not a huge part of the show, were amazing. There were times that I felt completely immersed in what was being shown on the screen. At one point I had to remind myself that the "spaceship" (I have no idea what the name of it is. I'm sure there are people reading this right now who are screaming the name of it at their computers.) didn't really just fly over my head. I also forgot that the characters weren't really shooting laser beams at me (well, I guess they sort of were...). If this show is still happening the next time we're at Disney World, it will be a "must do" for me. So, I'm definitely not a Star Wars movie fan but I am a HUGE fan of this show.


Oooohhh, Millenium Falcon....that's the space ship, right? It just came to me.

Thank you for this review. It's hard for me to say that everyone will enjoy this show because I'm a sw fan but knowing that it will appeal to non fans is important to everyone planning. Glad you enjoyed it

Just wanted to double check - Chewie and Kylo were both meeting during the dessert party? Are there other people in LB at the time or just restricted to the dessert party? I'm just trying to decide if we should just plan our meets during the party or another time while we are at DHS. Thanks!

Launch bay is open to everyone during the party, wait times for both characters are minimal. The jawas are also out in the cantina

I read somewhere that you can leave the dessert party at launch bay a few minutes early and head over to the viewing area yourself. I'm thinking about doing this so that my kids can sit in the children's section with DH and I right behind them at the rope. Would doing this make sense? What credentials do we receive to prove we are part of the dessert party? Any idea what time try would start walking the group for the party on August 3?

You can leave the area whenever you want, you will have a wristband that will identify you

I have lunch reservations for my HS day at Sci Fi, but just saw a video of backlot express with he Star Wars themed food and Han Solo carbonite lunch containers. Has anyone eaten there recently? Thoughts about switching out for maximum Star Wars awesomeness?

I wouldn't change plans. The only food that has anything to do with sw are vader waffles. The other are only in name.

 

[yulilin3]

anyone watching the live stream from celebration Europe?????????

Thanks

Here's the link of Celebration Europe Livestream
2:00 p.m. BST / 9:00 a.m. EDT / 6:00 a.m. PDT
ILM Presents: Star Wars Archeology

3:45 p.m. BST / 10:45 a.m. EDT / 7:45 a.m. PDT
Star Wars Show LIVE! – Rogue One Panel Preview

4:00 p.m. BST / 11:00 a.m. EDT / 8:00 a.m. PDT
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

5:00 p.m. BST / 12:00 p.m. EDT / 9:00 a.m. PDT
Star Wars Show LIVE! – Rogue One Reaction

 

[yulilin3]

@Pinfeathers & Golly Fluff and @bluezy can I link both of your reviews to the first page?

 

[yulilin3]

OMG I forgot about this!! Thank you!

Yesterday was such a sad and awful day for me on DIS -- pretty disillusioned -- that I considered not returning. But then I would have missed this!

I repeat myself to not wander over to other threads. That has helped me from leaving the DIS

 

[bluezy]

@Pinfeathers & Golly Fluff and @bluezy can I link both of your reviews to the first page?

Yes.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

I read somewhere that you can leave the dessert party at launch bay a few minutes early and head over to the viewing area yourself. I'm thinking about doing this so that my kids can sit in the children's section with DH and I right behind them at the rope. Would doing this make sense? What credentials do we receive to prove we are part of the dessert party? Any idea what time try would start walking the group for the party on August 3?

I was thinking of leaving a few minutes early to get our stroller (since I understand they aren't allowed in Launch Bay) and move over and secure a spot behind the kids rope and then let my wife and kids come out in the procession (thought it would be a chance to get a picture of the kids being led out by the storm troopers) - not sure if this would work though

 

[yulilin3]

Off Topic but important for those going to DHS and hunting for characters
Center Stage stars Goofy, Chip & Dale and Daisy & Donald are on the move, and are now greeting Guests at new locations.

Goofy, Chip & Dale are located on Commissary Lane across from Writer’s Stop, while Daisy & Donald are by the main entrance in front of Sid’s porch.

 

[FastPasser]

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[yulilin3]

No more pull tabs. Just walk up to the CM when you first enter the viewing area and tell them how many are in your party. It's the honor system. Yes, double dipping is possible, but it hasn't been an issue because some guests don't want one. It averages out.

Any word if there has been a discussion as to changing the Chewie Stein for maybe the Boba Fett stein?

 

[Pinfeathers & Golly Fluff]

Just wanted to double check - Chewie and Kylo were both meeting during the dessert party? Are there other people in LB at the time or just restricted to the dessert party? I'm just trying to decide if we should just plan our meets during the party or another time while we are at DHS. Thanks!

Right, the dessert party is right next to the meet and greets and they encourage you to go out and explore the launch bay and the meets in between snacking. The launch bay is still open to all guests but because everyone wants to get a good spot for the show, there is little to no wait for the meet and greets starting at about 8:45 (with the show being at 9:30). Since we didn't have to line up to be escorted out until 9:15, there was plenty of time to enjoy everything (even trading with the Jawas)

 

[Pinfeathers & Golly Fluff]

@Pinfeathers & Golly Fluff and @bluezy can I link both of your reviews to the first page?

Sure thing!

 

[bilnsheldodisney]

Speaking of trading with the Jawas, I bought some cheap plastic Star Wars rings to trade - do you think they will be happy with those? I don't really care about what we get in return, I was trying to think of something good they can give back out to other kids.

 

[yulilin3]

Speaking of trading with the Jawas, I bought some cheap plastic Star Wars rings to trade - do you think they will be happy with those? I don't really care about what we get in return, I was trying to think of something good they can give back out to other kids.

that should be fine.

 

[FastPasser]

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[MinnieMSue]

No more pull tabs. Just walk up to the CM when you first enter the viewing area and tell them how many are in your party. It's the honor system. Yes, double dipping is possible, but it hasn't been an issue because some guests don't want one. It averages out.

If I am lucky enough to book Oct 1 party we won't be taking the steins. We got 2 last time and gave one away and trying to decide what to do with the other one. Not really a fan of them.