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

[TheMaxRebo]

I don't think it says the characters are included: Guests are immersed in the Star Wars experience, surrounded by photo opportunities, exciting exhibits and thrilling character encounters.
I did check and Launch Bay is closing at 9pm while the park closes at 9:30pm. But Launch Bay is still open during EMH.

I'm guessing this means you can wait in line to meet Chewie and Kylo Ren while inside LB??

yes and seeing as the lines are minimal it would be cool. Also having the dessert party inside LB will give it a more SW feeling and poor Darth Vader cupcakes won't be melting I like the change.

Ah, ok so it was just from the description of the Star Wars experience, not the dessert party ... but still, if you can get those meets in with little/no wait during the dessert party that is pretty cool!

 

[LvsTnk]

Booked for the 24th and super excited. Thank you all for your input on this thread @yulilin3, I have appreciated every bit of information shared!

For us this is an amazing change just to be inside and not have to check in so early, the rest is just a bonus whatever it turns out to be. When we did the Frozen dessert party last summer it was held on the Indiana Jones stage because of rain and then we walked over with drinks to the same viewing area. I am hoping it will be like that.

 

[cvjpirate]

I like the idea of getting out of the heat for the dessert party but will wait for the reviews to come in before making up my mind if this changes to Launch Bay for the dessert party is a good thing.

 

[PrncessA]

I was so excited to book this morning for the 12th!!

 

[pmurph]

I just booked July 24th for the dessert party too! Super excited to follow this thread to learn how the dessert party goes after July 9th!

 

[DisneyKeepsUsYoung]

Hmm, I love the idea of air conditioning while eating and drinking but an uncrowded spread out viewing experience was the big thing selling me on the idea of the dessert party. If it will just be a roped off crowded area and I'll still have to hold my kids up high to see anything the value will be less for me. And that would mean all food and drinks would have to be done before the fireworks. I had thought an icecream bar while waiting for the crowds to disperse after sounded amazing. I hate the pushing crowds after fireworks with a stroller.

 

[Iowamomof4]

I'm sure they won't, but can you imagine how cool it would be if Capt Phasma led the march of the dessert party guests out to the viewing area? I know, it would be too dark for the actor to see through the mask, but it'd be cool if they could do it. One can dream, right?

 

[yulilin3]

Hmm, I love the idea of air conditioning while eating and drinking but an uncrowded spread out viewing experience was the big thing selling me on the idea of the dessert party. If it will just be a roped off crowded area and I'll still have to hold my kids up high to see anything the value will be less for me. And that would mean all food and drinks would have to be done before the fireworks. I had thought an icecream bar while waiting for the crowds to disperse after sounded amazing. I hate the pushing crowds after fireworks with a stroller.

they actually starts packing up the food as soon as the fireworks start. I was there last week and asked specifically if we could get an ice cream bar right after the fireworks and they said that everything would be closed up.

I'm sure they won't, but can you imagine how cool it would be if Capt Phasma led the march of the dessert party guests out to the viewing area? I know, it would be too dark for the actor to see through the mask, but it'd be cool if they could do it. One can dream, right?

Cooler if Capt. Phasma would to walk around the indoor dessert party area I don't think it's too dark outside since the stormtroopers patrol outside until about 10 minutes before the fireworks.

 

[Maryemcd]

I saw the pictures, but missed if someone posted thearlier answer to this question. Approximately how many tickets are sold for the SW dessert party?

 

[yulilin3]

I saw the pictures, but missed if someone posted thearlier answer to this question. Approximately how many tickets are sold for the SW dessert party?

200

 

[Iowamomof4]

200

<insert low whistle> - that's a lot of dough for Disney each night!

 

[soniam]

@soniam @OhioStateBuckeye dessert party opened up for your dates

Thanks. Just booked us for 7/22. I guess we'll see how the party inside Launch Bay will work. I like having the food during the fireworks. Hauling it, with all of our stuff, over to the viewing area is a bit of a hassle. I like having the table too. I was using the table to stabilize myself for pics last time. Plus, it won't be easy for the kids to seat either, without tables as a buffer. I think everyone will have to stand. Plus, there could be a mad rush from the dessert party to the viewing area, kind of like people used to do for the railing at the Wishes party.

 

[Missyrose]

Thanks. Just booked us for 7/22. I guess we'll see how the party inside Launch Bay will work. I like having the food during the fireworks. Hauling it, with all of our stuff, over to the viewing area is a bit of a hassle. I like having the table too. I was using the table to stabilize myself for pics last time. Plus, it won't be easy for the kids to seat either, without tables as a buffer. I think everyone will have to stand. Plus, there could be a mad rush from the dessert party to the viewing area, kind of like people used to do for the railing at the Wishes party.

I've done dessert parties at DHS where rain forced the desserts inside and there was no mad-dash to get to the viewing area. The CMs just walked us over and everyone settled in.

 

[Mintycake]

This sounds really interesting...so alcoholic beverages are included? And what kind of food (it said savoury)....is it enough for a meal or more like snacks?

 

[Princess Michele]

Hmm, I love the idea of air conditioning while eating and drinking but an uncrowded spread out viewing experience was the big thing selling me on the idea of the dessert party. If it will just be a roped off crowded area and I'll still have to hold my kids up high to see anything the value will be less for me. And that would mean all food and drinks would have to be done before the fireworks. I had thought an icecream bar while waiting for the crowds to disperse after sounded amazing. I hate the pushing crowds after fireworks with a stroller.

I was originally planning on booking the dessert party for 7/25 for my trip so we could have an unobstructive viewing area. But like you I am concerned that my kids will not be able to see with the new set up in the viewing area. At least if I got in line and waited for a table I stood a good chance that I could get one near the front. Now I would feel rushed to eat my desserts to line up to be able to be at the front of the viewing area. I will need to think about this and whether it will still be worth it. Hopefully people will be attending between 7/10 and 7/24 so they can report back what the new experience is like.

 

[yulilin3]

This sounds really interesting...so alcoholic beverages are included? And what kind of food (it said savoury)....is it enough for a meal or more like snacks?

it could easily be made into a meal, we are not heavy dinner eaters and enjoy the biscuits and cheese.
Here's a detailed review with pictures
http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2016/...s-dessert-party-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/

 

[supraman215]

Booked mine for 9/24 oh wait NO I didn't because they are closing it down at the end of July, :-((((((

 

[yulilin3]

I was originally planning on booking the dessert party for 7/25 for my trip so we could have an unobstructive viewing area. But like you I am concerned that my kids will not be able to see with the new set up in the viewing area. At least if I got in line and waited for a table I stood a good chance that I could get one near the front. Now I would feel rushed to eat my desserts to line up to be able to be at the front of the viewing area. I will need to think about this and whether it will still be worth it. Hopefully people will be attending between 7/10 and 7/24 so they can report back what the new experience is like.

I'm sure there will be plenty of reports.

 

[yulilin3]

Booked mine for 9/24 oh wait NO I didn't because they are closing it down at the end of July, :-((((((

they are not closing it down, the dates beyond July 31st haven't opened for booking yet

 

[yulilin3]

Thanks. Just booked us for 7/22. I guess we'll see how the party inside Launch Bay will work. I like having the food during the fireworks. Hauling it, with all of our stuff, over to the viewing area is a bit of a hassle. I like having the table too. I was using the table to stabilize myself for pics last time. Plus, it won't be easy for the kids to seat either, without tables as a buffer. I think everyone will have to stand. Plus, there could be a mad rush from the dessert party to the viewing area, kind of like people used to do for the railing at the Wishes party.

with the new show you really can't sit down and expect to see the projections very well. But I know what you mean, the tables were a huge plus