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

[yulilin3]

Best viewing area(s) for the Star Wars fireworks and when to get there are.....

http://www.easywdw.com/easy/blog/st...tips-and-review-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/
also for very last minutes spots you can go behind Center Stage in front of the Chinese Theater, it will be really close so you won't get to see the wide scope of the show but still a good place to see the projections on the Chinese Theater and fireworks

 

[jimim]

I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Right that videos and pictures don't do this show justice?

Totally don't do it justice I think it's cause it's a 360 degree kinda experience. Even the trees behind u light up. It is deff an experience!

 

[likesdisney]

I know I'm probably the only one who doesn't understand this, so just clarifying this for my own sake. How far in advance have they been releasing the dessert party dates? Has there been a particular amount of days in advance they've been doing it?

 

[Cluelyss]

I know I'm probably the only one who doesn't understand this, so just clarifying this for my own sake. How far in advance have they been releasing the dessert party dates? Has there been a particular amount of days in advance they've been doing it?

2-4 weeks lately.

 

[yulilin3]

I know I'm probably the only one who doesn't understand this, so just clarifying this for my own sake. How far in advance have they been releasing the dessert party dates? Has there been a particular amount of days in advance they've been doing it?

yeah, like @Cluelyss not really a set amount. I'm thinking that they will wait a couple of days after July 10th, to see how the indoor dessert party works out, to release the dates for August

 

[likesdisney]

Thanks. Still plenty of time since my trip isn't till October. But I'll be checking often anyway lol.

 

[Cluelyss]

Thanks. Still plenty of time since my trip isn't till October. But I'll be checking often anyway lol.

I am waiting for October as well. You'll see it here first once they are released, but likely won't be until early fall.

 

[AngiTN]

the only difference with the rain moving the dessert party inside (which is what happened to you) is that they left the same size roped off outside, so they left the size that would accommodate tables and dessert tables and drinks...with the new set up beginning July 10th I'm sure the outside roped off area will be smaller, so it might be harder to move around to find a better viewing spot.

Maybe, they roped it off after they moved it inside but I still don't see that being a problem since what you want to see is up, not out/down/straight. DGD has been with us for several HS dessert parties and we've never been at the rope, always back a few rows and viewing has never been an issue. People between you and the rope, or tables, makes no difference. The view wasn't blocked.

 

[Iowamomof4]

Maybe, they roped it off after they moved it inside but I still don't see that being a problem since what you want to see is up, not out/down/straight. DGD has been with us for several HS dessert parties and we've never been at the rope, always back a few rows and viewing has never been an issue. People between you and the rope, or tables, makes no difference. The view wasn't blocked.

Does this include the new show or the previous one? My understanding is the view is more important with the new show, but I'd be happy if you've found the view not a problem with either one!

 

[AngiTN]

Does this include the new show or the previous one? My understanding is the view is more important with the new show, but I'd be happy if you've found the view not a problem with either one!

Both. The projections are still higher up, on the theater building. So you'll still see them fine. Viewing them is very different from a parade, where being at the rope is critical.

 

[Marlyn]

Both. The projections are still higher up, on the theater building. So you'll still see them fine. Viewing them is very different from a parade, where being at the rope is critical.

Thank you! I was wondering about this. I have avoided all photos, videos or detailed reviews as I want to experience it with no expectations when I go on July 16! So, I'm glad to know that as long as I'm in roped off dessert party spot I will see fine.

 

[kandb]

I know there is the star wars ride, fireworks and dessert party that are all star wars related. Is there anything else for my sons to see? Do we need appointments or reservations for the other stuff?

 

[J and R's mom]

I know there is the star wars ride, fireworks and dessert party that are all star wars related. Is there anything else for my sons to see? Do we need appointments or reservations for the other stuff?

My DD(11) LOVES Star Wars...especially BB8. Before our May trip I had heard mention of the new Star Wars Launch Bay (right past Little Mermaid show). We weren't sure what to expect, but went anyway. It was a HOOT! We all LOVED it. It was fun to wander around and see the different items they had in there. Plus, right before we were about to enter, CMs came through moving us to the side. A few moments later the Storm Troopers came marching by in formation. That made my DD's day. Plus, we are Disney Chase holders and did the Kylo Ren meet-and-greet (which is in that building and is AWESOME!)

We plan on doing it all again when we go back in November.

ETA: No appointments/reservations needed for launch bay.

 

[Iowamomof4]

I know there is the star wars ride, fireworks and dessert party that are all star wars related. Is there anything else for my sons to see? Do we need appointments or reservations for the other stuff?

You might want to bring some little trinkets to trade with the jawas. I hear they like shiny things (like fake coins and things from the dollar store).

 

[Cluelyss]

I know there is the star wars ride, fireworks and dessert party that are all star wars related. Is there anything else for my sons to see? Do we need appointments or reservations for the other stuff?

Inside Launch Bay you can meet Kylo Ren and Chewbacca. There is also a stage show performed several times daily, and the Captain Phasma March. Check out the first post in this thread for times and additional info. @yulilin3 does a great job keeping all the details current!

 

[Corey127]

 

[yulilin3]

I know there is the star wars ride, fireworks and dessert party that are all star wars related. Is there anything else for my sons to see? Do we need appointments or reservations for the other stuff?

Star Wars Things to do at DHS:
Jedi Training: you do have to sign up for this, first thing in the morning head to the Indiana Jones gift shop (between 50s Prime Time and Indiana Jones show and you can sign up to fight Vader or the 7th Sister. (if you want more details on this let us know)
Build a Lightsaber: you can do this inside Tattooine Traders (star Tours gift shop) or at Disney Springs also you can Build a Droid
Launch Bay: detailed info on first page
Watch Star Wars A Galaxy Far Far Away Show on Center Stage, it's presented several times a day (info on first page)
Watch Imperial March lead by Captain Phasma several times a day info on first page
Watch Path of a Jedi 10 minute movie, theater in Between the Hyperion Theater and Star Tours
Ride Star Tours
Watch the nighttime spectacular Star Wars a Galactic Spectacular.

 

[Mom2Stitch]

OT question for @yulilin3 --Over on the restaurant board there is talk of Club Villain returning, someone saw it pop up in DME and someone else said that they saw where they are doing auditions for male characters in the show. Have you heard any of this?

I'm going to be so broke if this comes back...already booked the MNSSHP dessert party, want to book Star Wars dessert party and if Club Villian pops up that will be a 3rd extra for us.

 

[yulilin3]

OT question for @yulilin3 --Over on the restaurant board there is talk of Club Villain returning, someone saw it pop up in DME and someone else said that they saw where they are doing auditions for male characters in the show. Have you heard any of this?

I'm going to be so broke if this comes back...already booked the MNSSHP dessert party, want to book Star Wars dessert party and if Club Villian pops up that will be a 3rd extra for us.

they are looking for male singers for Club Villain https://disneyauditions.com/audition-calendar/
other than that I haven't seen anything Club Villain being mentioned on the HUB

 

[yulilin3]

From @bluezy
We saw the SW Fireworks/show last week and really liked it (though we never saw the old one so we can't compare). One night we did an Illuminations cruise and our captain asked if we wanted to go over and watch the Star Wars fireworks after Illuminations. Of course we said "yes"! We could see the high fireworks and hear the music from the boat but we couldn't really see any of the projections or the laser portion of the show. We thought the fireworks had some very unique elements/designs. We went to DHS the next night and staked out a spot in the courtyard in front of the Chinese Theater so that we could see the projections and lower fireworks/lasers. Wow....what a difference. We thought the show was amazing (and I'm not even a Star Wars fan...haven't seen any of the movies). That show is definitely designed to be seen from that vantage point. Some of our party watched it from the front of the park and they weren't as impressed because they couldn't see a lot of the elements. When watching it from the courtyard, we realized that the actual fireworks portion of the show is non-essential and the critical portion is actually being able to see the projections, lasers, etc. (at least in our opinion). And I can tell you that those pillars of fire are unbelievably hot!!! We were nowhere close to them but could feel the intense heat the second they ignited.