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

[soniam]

the only thing SW related left is the Darth Vader waffles and the Royal Guard hamburger and BB8 Cupcake
They have the Vader and BB8 cupcakes at Starbucks. They got rid of the Chewie cupcake

I never got to try the Chewie cupcake It looked so good too. I hate peanuts, so Vader is out. The BB8 cupcake is ok, but I like the BB8 rice krispy treat better. They still have those, right? Are there any SW light up drink things anymore? I thought Brown Derby Lounge had some, but it's been a while. DLR really got a much better selection of SW food than WDW. I have been watching the DIS DLR videos, and all of the yummy SW food was making me so jealous.

 

[Iowamomof4]

Oh, the lack of SW food makes me sad. We never made it down in time to try anything. I know they have a few things still, but the Chewie cupcake would have been fun to try. Maybe they'll introduce some new things in the lead-up to Rogue One? We'll be there after Thanksgiving, so that would be about the right time for that. I can always hope, right?

 

[yulilin3]

I never got to try the Chewie cupcake It looked so good too. I hate peanuts, so Vader is out. The BB8 cupcake is ok, but I like the BB8 rice krispy treat better. They still have those, right? Are there any SW light up drink things anymore? I thought Brown Derby Lounge had some, but it's been a while. DLR really got a much better selection of SW food than WDW. I have been watching the DIS DLR videos, and all of the yummy SW food was making me so jealous.

Yeah they still have the BB8 crispy treats. I've seen people walking around with the light up x wing

 

[JeninTexas]

We did the dessert party on Monday, and I thought I would share our observations because maybe they will be helpful to those doing the party soon. First, they decided that the party would be held indoors because there was a chance of rain that evening. It never did rain, but they made the decision to move it inside well in advance of the party. We saw CMs taping the viewing area off around 7 pm and asked them where the check in area would be. They told us the party would be held in the Disney Junior theatre and that we could check in over there. We went over and were told that we could check in around 7:30, but that no one would be admitted to the party area until 8:30. Sure enough, no one was allowed in until 8:30 on the dot. This is actually good, because there is no need to check in early to get a good table. You are inside and all the tables are the same. It does not matter what table you get.

We were told that the CMs would take people to the viewing area around 9:30. We didn't wait that long, and left the party around 9:20 and were admitted into the viewing area and staked out our spot on the front rope near the center. There were probably about 15 people that left early and got their spot in the viewing area. The vast majority of guests waited to be led over, and they were right before the fireworks began.

For us, it was important to be in front because my little boy would have had trouble seeing over anyone standing in front of him. Even though the dessert party viewing area is great, there is a walkway in front of you, and a big group of people are allowed to congregate in front of that walkway. CMs were working very hard to keep the walkway clear, but there were still guests arguing with them and not wanting to move. We saw the CMs having to get a supervisor or security person to come and move some unruly guests that refused to move out of the walkway after being told several times.

My son complained about not being able to see everything over the crowd in front, but still, I feel the view is great. This is definitely what you are paying for, because IMO, the food served was not very good. There are several desserts, but none were all that great. There are a few savory choices as well, but nothing you could make a meal off of, so be advised that you will probably want to have an early dinner and not rely on the dessert party food for a meal.

The show itself was awesome! I loved it. Disney did a great job with this. I felt there were plenty of fireworks and the projections and music were great! By far one of the best Disney shows.

 

[TheMaxRebo]

We did the dessert party on Monday, and I thought I would share our observations because maybe they will be helpful to those doing the party soon. First, they decided that the party would be held indoors because there was a chance of rain that evening. It never did rain, but they made the decision to move it inside well in advance of the party. We saw CMs taping the viewing area off around 7 pm and asked them where the check in area would be. They told us the party would be held in the Disney Junior theatre and that we could check in over there. We went over and were told that we could check in around 7:30, but that no one would be admitted to the party area until 8:30. Sure enough, no one was allowed in until 8:30 on the dot. This is actually good, because there is no need to check in early to get a good table. You are inside and all the tables are the same. It does not matter what table you get.

We were told that the CMs would take people to the viewing area around 9:30. We didn't wait that long, and left the party around 9:20 and were admitted into the viewing area and staked out our spot on the front rope near the center. There were probably about 15 people that left early and got their spot in the viewing area. The vast majority of guests waited to be led over, and they were right before the fireworks began.

For us, it was important to be in front because my little boy would have had trouble seeing over anyone standing in front of him. Even though the dessert party viewing area is great, there is a walkway in front of you, and a big group of people are allowed to congregate in front of that walkway. CMs were working very hard to keep the walkway clear, but there were still guests arguing with them and not wanting to move. We saw the CMs having to get a supervisor or security person to come and move some unruly guests that refused to move out of the walkway after being told several times.

My son complained about not being able to see everything over the crowd in front, but still, I feel the view is great. This is definitely what you are paying for, because IMO, the food served was not very good. There are several desserts, but none were all that great. There are a few savory choices as well, but nothing you could make a meal off of, so be advised that you will probably want to have an early dinner and not rely on the dessert party food for a meal.

The show itself was awesome! I loved it. Disney did a great job with this. I felt there were plenty of fireworks and the projections and music were great! By far one of the best Disney shows.

Thanks for your write up and good tip about heading out a little early to get a spot you want

Bummer about the food not being better - hopefully there are at least a few things we like. Our plan is to get apps and stuff from the Brown Derby Lounge area for a light/early dinner before this

did you try the drinks? just wondering your thought on them ... not to sound like a lush or anything but the fact drinks were included was also a motivating factor for me in doing the party

 

[cvjpirate]

I enjoyed the drinks and they were a little strong, not complaining, 3 and I was little buzzed.

 

[JeninTexas]

I think your plan about eating at the Brown Derby for an early dinner is a great one. We had what was probably our best meal of the trip there. I did get one of the drinks. It was lemonade with vodka. I am not a big drinker though and I thought it was way too strong. I know this is probably a plus for most people though. My opinions of the drinks are probably not the best just because I don't appreciate them as much as others would. There were two drinks stations and there never appeared to be a line at either one. The bartenders were friendly, and in hindsight, I probably should have just selected another drink. They had a really good blood orange drink (I had it with no alcohol, but I think it could be served with rum). Also, they had another drink with Baileys. There was also one other drink. I'm not sure what it was. I think something with Jim Beam. Sorry I can't be more helpful about the alcohol portion of the party. I think that if you like drinks, there would be much more value in this party. I was primarily paying for the view.

 

[bilnsheldodisney]

why - were those cupcakes too chewy?

maybe they will replace it with a sandwich wookie. (yes, i am literally cracking myself up - hope i made someone else giggle too.)

 

[Skywise]

Any star wars glo-cubes still being sold at DHS? (X-wings, Deathstars?)

 

[yulilin3]

Any star wars glo-cubes still being sold at DHS? (X-wings, Deathstars?)

I have seen people walking around with the xwing one. Not sure where you buy it, I'm assuming the Brown Derby lounge

 

[DVC4US]

Any star wars glo-cubes still being sold at DHS? (X-wings, Deathstars?)

I was just there 2 weeks ago and the Brown Derby outside bar had the Millienum Falcon and the Death Star - not sure about X-wing.

 

[Candycane83]

Are the fireworks schedule out for after July already?
Anyone has any guesses what time fireworks will be in December? Will it be an everyday thing?

 

[yulilin3]

Are the fireworks schedule out for after July already?
Anyone has any guesses what time fireworks will be in December? Will it be an everyday thing?

The schedule has been coming out only a few weeks before the first of every month. So, for now, we only have the schedule until July 31st.
It should continue on nightly

 

[Candycane83]

The schedule has been coming out only a few weeks before the first of every month. So, for now, we only have the schedule until July 31st.
It should continue on nightly

Thank you @yulilin3

 

[AngiTN]

We ate a big lunch and have no problem making the dessert party savory options our dinner. They are very good, especially the c3po crackers and the olive cheese sabers

And I can't think of any dessert at WDW better than that loaded cookie bread pudding concoction.

We've done every dessert party Disney has and the offerings at this one are head and shoulders better than the others.

 

[soniam]

We ate a big lunch and have no problem making the dessert party savory options our dinner. They are very good, especially the c3po crackers and the olive cheese sabers

And I can't think of any dessert at WDW better than that loaded cookie bread pudding concoction.

We've done every dessert party Disney has and the offerings at this one are head and shoulders better than the others.

Of the current dessert parties, I agree that this one has the best food and drink, including the desserts, not to mention that the show, at least the previous one, is head and shoulders above the others. I thought Wishes was really bland. I really liked the first incarnation of the Illuminations one the best, where they sautéed churros and donuts in liquor and had great coffee desserts; however, I don't think it's like that at all now.

 

[Lisa F]

really hard to predict because that's usually slower season. The only thing I can say is keep your ADRs and plans as they are and then be flexible to move them around if you really want to see the SWaGS show. They could extend the hours to 8pm and then do F! at 7pm and SWaGS at 8pm or 7:45pm. But there really is no way of knowing. Sorry

if they do this what time would the party start? i'm getting so confused (same time frame, I think this is probably the most likely scenario - last year they closed the park at 8 with a second F! show starting at 8:30. That would be nice if they did the fireworks on the schedule of the second F! from last year).

 

[yulilin3]

I'm not from this country and is the first time I've heard the phrase "head and shoulders" thanks for educating me

 

[yulilin3]

if they do this what time would the party start? i'm getting so confused (same time frame, I think this is probably the most likely scenario - last year they closed the park at 8 with a second F! show starting at 8:30. That would be nice if they did the fireworks on the schedule of the second F! from last year).

The dessert party usually starts 75 minutes before the fireworks

 

[soniam]

I'm not from this country and is the first time I've heard the phrase "head and shoulders" thanks for educating me

It basically means tall, which I guess they equate with better