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

[CJK]

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

Thanks so much!! Do you think it's available at all face painting locations in the park or just close to Star Tours?

 

[bilnsheldodisney]

I have the feeling that everyone's viewing experience will be somewhat different, and unpredictable from night to night. You could get lucky and have a great view, it will all depend on the situation within the wheelchair area. I think the setting for the of the DHS fireworks contributed to the issues think Disney could make


I definitely think your viewing experience will depend on the situation in the wheelchair section.
I would have to agree that although there are issues with the view, it is still much better than than the alternative. I have had so many frustrating moments over the years trying to hold onto a spot for parades and fireworks, I
think it was money well spent to avoid the drama. We did not leave the party early, but on our night it would not have made a difference since we were able to stand directly behind the rope when we arrived. Our viewing issues revolved around those standing in the wheelchair section.
I knew we could leave the dessert party early to claim a spot, but I have to point out that if you have any young Star Wars fans with you, being escorted to the viewing area by the Stormtroopers was one of the highlights of the evening for my 9 year old DGS; he is still taking about this moment when he was marching through the crowd behind the Stormtroopers holding his lightsaber, so this is something to consider.

I can't believe that they let companions (tall ones!!) stnad in the wheelchair section. That boggles my mind.

 

[cseca]

I can't believe that they let companions (tall ones!!) stnad in the wheelchair section. That boggles my mind.

From our experience, they will fill the far right side of the wheelchair/kids section (when you're facing the Chinese theatre) and then fill the rest with the kids. So if you enter the area early don't crowd too close to the right but stay around the middle of the roped area so you don't get stuck behind adults accompanying wheelchairs.
Keep an eye on how many scooters/wheelchairs were there at the dessert party and plan your spot accordingly.

 

[yulilin3]

Thanks so much!! Do you think it's available at all face painting locations in the park or just close to Star Tours?

I think there's only one location for face painting at dhs, the one by tsmm. The one by st was taken away. Unless they brought it back this week

I can't believe that they let companions (tall ones!!) stnad in the wheelchair section. That boggles my mind.

I'm sure that some people in wheel chairs need assistance from family members, maybe not in all cases but for some, that's why they might be allowing family to join the person in the wheel chair

 

[yulilin3]

From our experience, they will fill the far right side of the wheelchair/kids section (when you're facing the Chinese theatre) and then fill the rest with the kids. So if you enter the area early don't crowd too close to the right but stay around the middle of the roped area so you don't get stuck behind adults accompanying wheelchairs.
Keep an eye on how many scooters/wheelchairs were there at the dessert party and plan your spot accordingly.

From my personal experience the wheel chair that wad in front of me was in the middle of the area with kids on either side. Looking around the party before hand is a good idea

 

[cseca]

From my personal experience the wheel chair that wad in front of me was in the middle of the area with kids on either side. Looking around the party before hand is a good idea

Oh in that case ask the CM who is in charge of the area. He/she will be able to tell you where to park with/without small children to avoid the adults

 

[GaryDis]

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.)

Thanks for the detailed review. Did you happen to note which brands of liquor were available? Any whiskies?

 

[bilnsheldodisney]

I'm sure that some people in wheel chairs need assistance from family members, maybe not in all cases but for some, that's why they might be allowing family to join the person in the wheel chair

You are absolutely right, of course, I didn't really think about that - how selfish of me. DH just said to me - "well I would want to be with you if you were in a wheelchair." he is tall, and is overly kind about not going in front of others to block views - most people probably don't even think about it.

 

[yulilin3]

You are absolutely right, of course, I didn't really think about that - how selfish of me. DH just said to me - "well I would want to be with you if you were in a wheelchair." he is tall, and is overly kind about not going in front of others to block views - most people probably don't even think about it.

Not selfish at all, initially I didn't think about that either.

 

[j2thomason]

I was at the party tonight and it really felt crowded. It was kind of hard to maneuver around to get your food. We took our food into the game room so we could has some space. I loved the nutella and the bread pudding, but the other desserts weren't very good. The viewing area was great, but I was very glad we left early to get a spot along the rope. I'm 5'2" and my daughter is 5'. If we had waited until the storm troopers escorted the whole group we wouldn't have been able to see. Even though the food was mediocre and we aren't drinkers, it was worth it to me to have a good view, have a few snacks and get a Chewy Stein.

 

[yulilin3]

I was at the party tonight and it really felt crowded. It was kind of hard to maneuver around to get your food. We took our food into the game room so we could has some space. I loved the nutella and the bread pudding, but the other desserts weren't very good. The viewing area was great, but I was very glad we left early to get a spot along the rope. I'm 5'2" and my daughter is 5'. If we had waited until the storm troopers escorted the whole group we wouldn't have been able to see. Even though the food was mediocre and we aren't drinkers, it was worth it to me to have a good view, have a few snacks and get a Chewy Stein.

Thanks for sharing your experience

 

[Iowamomof4]

I was at the party tonight and it really felt crowded. It was kind of hard to maneuver around to get your food. We took our food into the game room so we could has some space. I loved the nutella and the bread pudding, but the other desserts weren't very good. The viewing area was great, but I was very glad we left early to get a spot along the rope. I'm 5'2" and my daughter is 5'. If we had waited until the storm troopers escorted the whole group we wouldn't have been able to see. Even though the food was mediocre and we aren't drinkers, it was worth it to me to have a good view, have a few snacks and get a Chewy Stein.

I assume that means you didn't care for the bread pudding? That and the frozen nutella are the two desserts that most interest me. I know it's likely that we won't get to do the dessert party, but I keep it in the back of my mind just in case we happen to come across an extra $350.

 

[capegirl]

I can't believe that they let companions (tall ones!!) stnad in the wheelchair section. That boggles my mind.

As PPs mentioned, there are some people in wheelchairs who do need assistance, and this is understandable. I suspect the tall individuals by the wheelchairs were probably oblivious to what was going on behind them as they were caught up in the moment. It is what it is. Anyhow, the location of this show contributes to the viewing problems. Everyone is packed into a rather small piece of Disney real estate. This show must be a logistical nightmare to pull off at DHS.

 

[BDFmom]

I was at the party tonight and it really felt crowded. It was kind of hard to maneuver around to get your food. We took our food into the game room so we could has some space. I loved the nutella and the bread pudding, but the other desserts weren't very good. The viewing area was great, but I was very glad we left early to get a spot along the rope. I'm 5'2" and my daughter is 5'. If we had waited until the storm troopers escorted the whole group we wouldn't have been able to see. Even though the food was mediocre and we aren't drinkers, it was worth it to me to have a good view, have a few snacks and get a Chewy Stein.

How many people would you estimate were at the party?

 

[j2thomason]

How many people would you estimate were at the party?

It was hard to estimate how many people were there because everyone is wandering around a lot. It just seemed very crowded in the food area in my opinion.

 

[j2thomason]

I assume that means you didn't care for the bread pudding? That and the frozen nutella are the two desserts that most interest me. I know it's likely that we won't get to do the dessert party, but I keep it in the back of my mind just in case we happen to come across an extra $350.

I really did like the nutella and bread pudding. Those were the only two food items I really enjoyed.

 

[Vickie1016]

Thanks for the detailed review. Did you happen to note which brands of liquor were available? Any whiskies?

To be honest I don't remember the brands. I do remember there were 4 choices - Vodka, Rum and two others.

 

[yulilin3]

Party capacity went up, again. Now it's 160

 

[yulilin3]

Thanks for the detailed review. Did you happen to note which brands of liquor were available? Any whiskies?

picture courtesy of easywdw

 

[jekjones1558]

How about wine or beer?