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

[Pinfeathers & Golly Fluff]

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?

Last night they had the children up front at the first rope section and then when they were sure there was enough room for all guests with wheelchairs they let the parents come up from behind the main area rope and stand behind their children, it all worked out really well. I wouldn't want to miss that special escort to the viewing area if you don't have to!

 

[Ferrentinos]

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)

Awesome to know! Thank you!!!

 

[yulilin3]

That would be great, and as you know, the Boba Fett steins were extremely popular during the SWWs, but I haven't heard any talk of switching. The Chewy steins don't seem to be as popular. Even the BB8 sippy cups would be fine.

The BB8 cup has been selling out and they have been restocking, but that would be cool too

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.

You can always just give them away again. I'm sure it would create a magical moment for people

 

[jaz0308]

Last night they had the children up front at the first rope section and then when they were sure there was enough room for all guests with wheelchairs they let the parents come up from behind the main area rope and stand behind their children, it all worked out really well. I wouldn't want to miss that special escort to the viewing area if you don't have to!

That's interesting. Thanks for the info. I was a little concerned about having my kids sit up front and us a little further back since my little one may get a little nervous and prefer to come stand by us. I didn't realize it was a special escort though so maybe we'll try it out.

 

[prettypatchesmsu]

How long does the dessert party actually last? Trying to get an idea of how long you get from checkin and eating to the walk over to the fireworks viewing area. Thanks!

 

[yulilin3]

watching the livestream and getting way hyped for next years SW Celebration here, I can't believe I'm going!!

 

[yulilin3]

How long does the dessert party actually last? Trying to get an idea of how long you get from checkin and eating to the walk over to the fireworks viewing area. Thanks!

It starts 75 minutes before the fireworks (really 90 minutes) and they walk you out 15 minutes before the fireworks

 

[j2thomason]

Last night they had the children up front at the first rope section and then when they were sure there was enough room for all guests with wheelchairs they let the parents come up from behind the main area rope and stand behind their children, it all worked out really well. I wouldn't want to miss that special escort to the viewing area if you don't have to!

Could you tell from the crowd at the party last night if it was still at 200 people or 125? We are booked on the 28th and I was just curious how crowded it felt to you.

 

[BraveLittleToaster2]

Any new pictures of the fireworks area once the whole party has filled it up? To get an idea of the space.

 

[bilnsheldodisney]

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.

yeah we will be giving all but one of ours away - would be nice if they has a few choices so you could collect different ones.

 

[yulilin3]

Any new pictures of the fireworks area once the whole party has filled it up? To get an idea of the space.

I could get pics on Sunday

 

[yulilin3]

Rogue One panel is about to start

 

[FastPasser]

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[bilnsheldodisney]

I can put your minds at ease that space is not an issue. Even when they bump the 125 number up a little and set up an additional roped off area for VIPs, which has been the case this week, it's still fine. You won't feel like a sardine.

where do they put the VIPs? in front of the kids? lolz

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

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

 

[FastPasser]

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[IamTHERebelSpy86]

Sorry if this questions has already been asked: But does anybody know when the Galactic Spectacular and Dessert Party officially ends? We will be there in October, but the park hours are only until 7:00, so I highly doubt it extends through then. If anybody has more info on this, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks.

 

[yulilin3]

Sorry if this questions has already been asked: But does anybody know when the Galactic Spectacular and Dessert Party officially ends? We will be there in October, but the park hours are only until 7:00, so I highly doubt it extends through then. If anybody has more info on this, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks.

They have been changing the schedules, adding the fireworks and dessert party on a monthly basis.

 

[yulilin3]

Tonight on ABC the will show Secrets of The Force Awakens and during the broadcast they will show a new Rogue One trailer

 

[Pinfeathers & Golly Fluff]

Could you tell from the crowd at the party last night if it was still at 200 people or 125? We are booked on the 28th and I was just curious how crowded it felt to you.

It didn't seem like 200 people, my husband and I both agree it was closer to 125