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

[LongTimeLurker]

Party guests will be allowed into the party venue 15 minutes early. It's considered a "Magical Moment". With the posted CP length being 45 minutes, 15 minutes to walk over to the DHS Friendship boat, estimate about 30 minutes to get to DHS and about 10 minutes to get to the party check-in podium located outside in front of the Launch Bay, you should have your party credentials by 6:45. That's about a 30 minute cushion.

Perfect! Thanks for the detailed information!

 

[pmaurer74]

No, they will take place at different times on the same night. Sorry, I couldn't resist, I needed to amuse myself.It was on the same night. This year JBJB will take place at 6:30pm and SWaGS will be at 9pm on both of your possible nights. Maybe I'll see you there if it's the 19th.

personally I think both at the same time would be very interesting.

 

[JennLTX]

Slightly off but kind of on topic, FastPasser, are you going to be working any of the JBJB Dessert Parties while SWaGS is dark? We've got tix for the party on Nov 29, and if you've got any insight as to what to expect, I'd love to hear!!!

 

[FastPasser.]

personally I think both at the same time would be very interesting.

You may have just come up with a new premium experience. I would love to see that.

FastPasser, are you going to be working any of the JBJB Dessert Parties while SWaGS is dark?

Of course, no one is safe.

We've got tix for the party on Nov 29, and if you've got any insight as to what to expect, I'd love to hear!

There may be one and I missed it, but I haven't seen a thread on this years JBJB dessert party, maybe you should start one? I'm sure other people have questions as well. I'll be glad to participate.

 

[CanadianKrista]

Just booked the dessert party for Dec 20! It'll be our last night at the parks, going out with style

 

[Kellybelly78]

Anyone know if there will be more dates coming in 2018?

 

[yulilin3]

Anyone know if there will be more dates coming in 2018?

the schedule only comes out about 2 months in advance

 

[qbmillar]

Monday night is our SW party night, DH can't wait and I am so excited to do all things Star Wars finally!!

 

[Lights]

Guys, I need your help. I need to know what makes Galactic Nights worth it to you. We're huge Star Wars fans and while the offerings are somewhat appealing, the $138 price tag (with tax) is making it a little bit hard to take. We were at first excited about them making it familiar to the Force Awakens event (with the framed ticket and going to watch the movie) but without that and it being more expensive it's now a 'I want to go but...' and I don't know what to do!

Is this event refundable? Do you guys think there will be some 'surprises?' Like if they might add more stuff? Also... I can't remember if the motorcade they announced it last time since the beginning or was it something they added later on? Thanks for all the help any of you might provide!

 

[ofcabbagesandkings]

OK, so the extended park hours for Oct has thrown our plans into a bit of a tailspin - we had planned to hop from MK to DHS on the last park day of a short trip, reserving our FP for DHS and then ending the evening with SWAGS dessert party. But now that MK has an 8am opening, our PPO ADR is useless so I changed all of our FP to MK in the morning, and I'm debating just adding a day to our park tickets, which won't cost much more than our SWAGS dessert party admission, and going to DHS on the morning of our departure day. WWYD? Could we still hop to DHS and hope to get good 4th and 5th FP? Is SWAGS worth just keeping our plans to only 3 park days, or would you add a day and skip SWAGS? I don't care that much about the show myself but the dessert party was going to be a special surprise for my eldest DS, whose birthday is that day.

Whew, that was long winded. This is what happens when you don't check the DIS all day.

 

[Lesley Wake]

Hey @FastPasser. are you going to be working the fireworks party tonight? If so, we'll have to look out for you! But remember, we ARE the droids you're looking for!

 

[yulilin3]

Guys, I need your help. I need to know what makes Galactic Nights worth it to you. We're huge Star Wars fans and while the offerings are somewhat appealing, the $138 price tag (with tax) is making it a little bit hard to take. We were at first excited about them making it familiar to the Force Awakens event (with the framed ticket and going to watch the movie) but without that and it being more expensive it's now a 'I want to go but...' and I don't know what to do!

Is this event refundable? Do you guys think there will be some 'surprises?' Like if they might add more stuff? Also... I can't remember if the motorcade they announced it last time since the beginning or was it something they added later on? Thanks for all the help any of you might provide!

To start this post will probably be of no help I don't do "is it worth it" because it's so dependent on each person
I did the GN party during SW Celebration. I am a local and an APholder so I was there just for the GN exclusive things and not any of the rides, other than RnRC with SW music
This year they have announced the talk with Imagineers about SWLand and that is something that to me is very interesting.
The motorcade at the start of GN during Celebration was not announced and they could do something like that, maybe not with celebrities but with characters?
The droid builders brought a lot of droids to the Animation Courtyard, not only R2D2 units but other astromechs so it was a fun photo op.
The Photo backdrops were really cool and they had them scattered around the park, the SW atmosphere with music pumping, fans in costumes or cosplaying was great.
The party is non refundable and non transferable.

 

[MyGirlLovesTink]

What is the best time to show up for the Star Wars Dessert Party? I see it says it starts at 7:15 pm, but should we show up earlier than that?

 

[cgattis]

If you want a seat at a table, I'd say yes.

 

[yulilin3]

What is the best time to show up for the Star Wars Dessert Party? I see it says it starts at 7:15 pm, but should we show up earlier than that?

The party opens 15 minutes before advertised time, so for you it will open at 7pm

 

[FastPasser.]

Hey @FastPasser. are you going to be working the fireworks party tonight? If so, we'll have to look out for you! But remember, we ARE the droids you're looking for!

No, I won't be there to annoy you, so you'll have a good time.

 

[FastPasser.]

Just to clarify that seating is not provided as part of the party. I'm assuming the seating mentioned in a previous post are the benches outside the food area that are part of the Launch Bay. While they're better than nothing, they're very limited and not really conducive to sitting and eating at the tables.

For those that are quick eaters and have done everything they want to do inside the Launch Bay and are just waiting around, go outside and harass the check-in staff. Things are very slow by then and they'll appreciate the chat time.

Also, the Stormtoopers while patrolling near the check-in podium have a skit where while pretending to be guests, will attempt to check-in. For those attending, when you check in, look at the list and most times you'll see that "2 Stormtroopers" has been added to the list. That's so when they come over to check in, they will be on the list. It's kinda funny.

 

[MyGirlLovesTink]

What are the line ups for the characters like during the dessert party? How long of a wait does Chewbacca and Kylo Ren usually have at that time?

 

[pmaurer74]

Has anyone heard if Rey will be starting to meet ofter Dec. 16? We will be at HS either Dec. 17 or 18 and my girls are HUGE fans.

 

[yulilin3]

What are the line ups for the characters like during the dessert party? How long of a wait does Chewbacca and Kylo Ren usually have at that time?

Pretty short, maybe 10 minute wait times for Chewie and BB8, 5 for Kylo

Has anyone heard if Rey will be starting to meet ofter Dec. 16? We will be at HS either Dec. 17 or 18 and my girls are HUGE fans.

Have not heard anything