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

[cleopenn]

Please help a clueless mom! We are first time visitors and I promise I am researching but I need help.


DS is a huge Star Wars fan. We will be at WDW from Nov 27 to Dec 2.


My head is spinning with all this Launch Bay info. I read the posts and links but am still confused.


Just what is happening December 1?


Just new things within Star Tours?


Is that Jedi area opening on Dec 1 as well? DS would LOVE that but as I understand it, it is not a fast pass attraction, just first come first admitted? Correct?


I already have fast passes for MK on Dec 1 but I am thinking of cancelling them in order to go back to HS that day. I hate to do that because the FP are for MK rides DS really wants to do but he LOVES SW so much.


I am trying to balance making the best out of our first trip as a whole and indulging DS in his SW fantasies. Yet I don’t want to focus too much on SW hype and risk him being disappointed if the plans don’t materialize and /or the crowds are so bad on Dec 1, it will be more frustration than its worth, know what I mean?


Our HS day is Nov 30 and I already have good fast passes for that day. Any chance we will see SW characters that day?

 

[HopperFan]

Desserts: $15-20
Chewie Stein: $15-20
Reserved spot for fireworks: $20

= $50-60

Add the alcohol, although the specialty drinks at the SWW Dessert Party were nasty. I did do that last two years but it also including morning viewing of parade with unlimited drinks, ice cream etc AND a FP+ to one of the shows AND the nighttime party which we loved. So if they charge the same it will be a price hike.

 

[yulilin3]

Please help a clueless mom! We are first time visitors and I promise I am researching but I need help.


DS is a huge Star Wars fan. We will be at WDW from Nov 27 to Dec 2.


My head is spinning with all this Launch Bay info. I read the posts and links but am still confused.


Just what is happening December 1?


Just new things within Star Tours?


Is that Jedi area opening on Dec 1 as well? DS would LOVE that but as I understand it, it is not a fast pass attraction, just first come first admitted? Correct?


I already have fast passes for MK on Dec 1 but I am thinking of cancelling them in order to go back to HS that day. I hate to do that because the FP are for MK rides DS really wants to do but he LOVES SW so much.


I am trying to balance making the best out of our first trip as a whole and indulging DS in his SW fantasies. Yet I don’t want to focus too much on SW hype and risk him being disappointed if the plans don’t materialize and /or the crowds are so bad on Dec 1, it will be more frustration than its worth, know what I mean?


Our HS day is Nov 30 and I already have good fast passes for that day. Any chance we will see SW characters that day?

Hi and welcome to our little SW family
Ok, rumors are strong that Launch Bay will soft open November 27th.
Official opening is December 1st inside you will find exhibits of SW artifacts, costumes, models, etc. A chance to meet Vader and Chewbacca, a short film with people from the movie talking about how awesome it is to work on a SW film and the chance to play Infinity 3.0. Launch Bay is located in the old Animation building right next to Disney Jr.

Star Tours already incorporated the new scene from the Force Awakens so when you are at DHS you'll be able to experience that regardless the day

Jedi Training is also rumored to start December 1st, it is a first come sign up and you must be at DHS very early, before the park opens, and go straight to the sign up table, it has been located right next to ABC Sound Studio, close to Indiana Jones, no word if that has changed or not.

Keep an eye out on this thread as any new information will be posted here and the first page will be updated, and any questions feel free to ask

 

[AThrillingChase]

Add the alcohol, although the specialty drinks at the SWW Dessert Party were nasty.

Aww we liked them! Except, we did end up with a good stack of cups at the end. Looked like the leaning tower of pisa. We asked the table behind us if they would mind taking a photo of us, and when they saw our stack we were all laughing pretty hard. Fair warning though, the drinks are far from strong. We probably had a sugar rush more than anything. We were also able to take a cup and our one plate of desserts with us to Fantasmic though.

 

[HopperFan]

Aww we liked them! Except, we did end up with a good stack of cups at the end. Looked like the leaning tower of pisa. We asked the table behind us if they would mind taking a photo of us, and when they saw our stack we were all laughing pretty hard. Fair warning though, the drinks are far from strong. We probably had a sugar rush more than anything. We were also able to take a cup and our one plate of desserts with us to Fantasmic though.

I tried them all and my taste buds didn't enjoy . Maybe if I had finished a few .......... I would have gotten past the wrinkling nose and made a stack. It was still worth it even if you didn't drink alcohol.

PS I did enjoy the drinks at Rebel Hangar. We tried several of them ... had some SW Cubes to collect for friends.

 

[yulilin3]

If the fireworks will be in fact every night make sure to plan accordingly. GMR and TSMM close early because of fireworks fallout. Usually about 45 minutes before the fireworks go off. Like I said, the calendars haven't changed and operation times still go until the end of the night for both attractions but I'm assuming that will change once they update the December hours

 

[soniam]

Here's the WDWNT article. I guess they are seeing the no SOTF handwriting on the wall too. However, I don't really care what they call it, as long as they have extra stuff and announce dates, including end date, for the fireworks and dessert party ressies.

http://wdwnt.com/blog/2015/11/star-...d-star-wars-fireworks-to-run-nightly-instead/

 

[AThrillingChase]

I tried them all and my taste buds didn't enjoy . Maybe if I had finished a few .......... I would have gotten past the wrinkling nose and made a stack. It was still worth it even if you didn't drink alcohol.

PS I did enjoy the drinks at Rebel Hangar. We tried several of them ... had some SW Cubes to collect for friends.

I think we stuck with the same 2 drinks, though we tried them all. I think one had whiskey which I just can't bring myself to enjoy so after a sip or two that one joined the stack. I'm still sad we aren't seeing any mention of Rebel Hangar It was so easy for them to do and everyone had such good reviews!

 

[cleopenn]

Hi and welcome to our little SW family
Ok, rumors are strong that Launch Bay will soft open November 27th.
Official opening is December 1st inside you will find exhibits of SW artifacts, costumes, models, etc. A chance to meet Vader and Chewbacca, a short film with people from the movie talking about how awesome it is to work on a SW film and the chance to play Infinity 3.0. Launch Bay is located in the old Animation building right next to Disney Jr.

Star Tours already incorporated the new scene from the Force Awakens so when you are at DHS you'll be able to experience that regardless the day

Jedi Training is also rumored to start December 1st, it is a first come sign up and you must be at DHS very early, before the park opens, and go straight to the sign up table, it has been located right next to ABC Sound Studio, close to Indiana Jones, no word if that has changed or not.

Keep an eye out on this thread as any new information will be posted here and the first page will be updated, and any questions feel free to ask

Thanks so much. I think I will keep Jedi Training under my hat. I know my DS and the potential for crushing disappointment is too great. I'll keep our Dec 1 MK FPs and give DS the option of cancelling those (although I know he will want to keep the first one, which is at 9am) and going back to HS after he has his fill of MK.

Already have our Star Tours FPs for Nov 30.

I will watch this thread like a hawk!

 

[yulilin3]

I think we stuck with the same 2 drinks, though we tried them all. I think one had whiskey which I just can't bring myself to enjoy so after a sip or two that one joined the stack. I'm still sad we aren't seeing any mention of Rebel Hangar It was so easy for them to do and everyone had such good reviews!

and it would be in the "slower" times of the year so they don't have to worry about causing inconvenience to Backlot Express guests, I for sure thought it would come back...still time for them to do it though

 

[yulilin3]

Thanks so much. I think I will keep Jedi Training under my hat. I know my DS and the potential for crushing disappointment is too great. I'll keep our Dec 1 MK FPs and give DS the option of cancelling those (although I know he will want to keep the first one, which is at 9am) and going back to HS after he has his fill of MK.

Already have our Star Tours FPs for Nov 30.

I will watch this thread like a hawk!

not sure how old is your son or how exactly is he into SW but the new Jedi Training will be based on the new show on DisneyXD, Star Wars Rebels and he would have the opportunity to fight against Vader or the Seventh Sister. Some kids might find the experience a bit frightening while others would jump at the chance to battle them

 

[HopperFan]

I think we stuck with the same 2 drinks, though we tried them all. I think one had whiskey which I just can't bring myself to enjoy so after a sip or two that one joined the stack. I'm still sad we aren't seeing any mention of Rebel Hangar It was so easy for them to do and everyone had such good reviews!

Haven't had chance to read through all the latest, but if they are having this Galatic Food, where will it be served? Maybe Backlot? It could be a casualty of SWLand, so it would be a good place to serve it .... I personally think if their new release is literal in available at "various locations" that takes the special out of it if it's just scattered about.

We LOVED Rebel Hangar, great food, great interaction, great decor (although I know much was borrowed). I would book again in a heartbeat, maybe twice even if it were there.

 

[yulilin3]

Haven't had chance to read through all the latest, but if they are having this Galatic Food, where will it be served? Maybe Backlot? It could be a casualty of SWLand, so it would be a good place to serve it .... I personally think if their new release is literal in available at "various locations" that takes the special out of it if it's just scattered about.

We LOVED Rebel Hangar, great food, great interaction, great decor (although I know much was borrowed). I would book again in a heartbeat, maybe twice even if it were there.

it sounds to me that they will have just offer it everywhere, I mean all of it is pretty simple, basically just desserts and drinks, and the kids meal is probably the same food just served with the Han Solo lunchbox thing.
We ate 4 times at Rebel Hangar, during the last day the CM actually said "oh it's you guys again"

 

[lovethattink]

Please help a clueless mom! We are first time visitors and I promise I am researching but I need help.


DS is a huge Star Wars fan. We will be at WDW from Nov 27 to Dec 2.


My head is spinning with all this Launch Bay info. I read the posts and links but am still confused.


Just what is happening December 1?


Just new things within Star Tours?


Is that Jedi area opening on Dec 1 as well? DS would LOVE that but as I understand it, it is not a fast pass attraction, just first come first admitted? Correct?


I already have fast passes for MK on Dec 1 but I am thinking of cancelling them in order to go back to HS that day. I hate to do that because the FP are for MK rides DS really wants to do but he LOVES SW so much.


I am trying to balance making the best out of our first trip as a whole and indulging DS in his SW fantasies. Yet I don’t want to focus too much on SW hype and risk him being disappointed if the plans don’t materialize and /or the crowds are so bad on Dec 1, it will be more frustration than its worth, know what I mean?


Our HS day is Nov 30 and I already have good fast passes for that day. Any chance we will see SW characters that day?

Welcome to the DISboards too!

 

[HopperFan]

it sounds to me that they will have just offer it everywhere, I mean all of it is pretty simple, basically just desserts and drinks, and the kids meal is probably the same food just served with the Han Solo lunchbox thing.
We ate 4 times at Rebel Hangar, during the last day the CM actually said "oh it's you guys again"

I should have read all the way through ... so we are not getting the food that DL is getting, which I guess is what I expected...

 

[yulilin3]

I should have read all the way through ... so we are not getting the food that DL is getting, which I guess is what I expected...

no mention of it but the food that DL got wasn't mentioned to them either, it's the little game that Disney likes to play called : let's not give the guest all the information :/

 

[AThrillingChase]

In my Mickey Monitor that just arrived today there is a section on SW and it says:

"As if all of these new experiences weren't enough, Fridays through Sundays during early 2016 you can enjoy a fireworks show set to the sights and sounds of Star Wars"

It doesn't give any new information. And frankly, it is possible this is still left over from the first announcements saying weekends only - hoping they changed their minds after the SWW uproar and this was already printed. I also got my packet for my Marathon weekend trip and it says picked just for me, they recommend Soarin. Too bad it is down for refurb. *rolls eyes at Mickey

Edit - I guess I should just be happy the booklet didn't recommend I come back for this years SWW!

 

[hiroMYhero]

not sure how old is your son or how exactly is he into SW but the new Jedi Training will be based on the new show on DisneyXD, Star Wars Rebels and he would have the opportunity to fight against Vader or the Seventh Sister. Some kids might find the experience a bit frightening while others would jump at the chance to battle them

@cleopenn - Darth Maul will also be in the show and many find him very scary and menacing. Maul and the Seventh Sister should be rotating through the training groups being run on ground level while Vader remains on the stage.

 

[Good Morning Dewdrop]

this has to stop
Yavin is a planet in Star Wars, I saw that, the CM got to pick where they were from and get brand spanking new nametags.

DD says Yavin 4 (which is where the CM is from) is a MOON not a planet - it orbits the planet Yavin - which also orbits a star of the same name - how confusing is that?!

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

DD says Yavin 4 (which is where the CM is from) is a MOON not a planet - it orbits the planet Yavin - which also orbits a star of the same name - how confusing is that?!