Star Wars a Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party Review

by Joan L. Feder
AllEars® Staff Author

I recently attended the Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party at Disney's Hollywood Studios. It is a premium event, which ways that there is an extra charge for it above and beyond the price of park admission for the day. The party includes a variety of all-you-intendance-to-eat foods too as specialty drinks (including alcoholic beverage options). Party-goers also get access to a reserved viewing area to run across both the Disney Moving picture Magic and the Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular shows. Each person receives a Star Wars novelty every bit a souvenir. Here is my take on this stellar experience.

Check-in took place at the podium in the Animation Courtyard in front of the Launch Bay, where the party is held. We checked in about 15 minutes before the start time and were given lanyards to wear, which allowed us to enter the party and come and go from the Launch Bay as nosotros pleased.

The political party itself is in a roped off surface area down the stairs by the Chewbacca and Kylo Ren see and greets. There were several cafe tables ready up with food and beverages, surrounded by dining tables for the guests. About of the tables were high tops, with lower ones reserved as accessible seating for people with disabilities. All were covered in black tablecloths and held red glowing candles bearing the symbol of the Galactic Republic.

Tables were not assigned, but in that location was no trouble getting i. On the down side, there were no chairs, though the party is wheelchair and ECV attainable. The rest of the Launch Bay remains open to Studio guests equally well as partygoers. Crowds were low when we were there, so we were able go far to see both BB8 and Kylo Ren with little to no look. Security was provided by a couple of Storm Troopers who patrolled the party.

The nutrient is, for the most part, Star Wars themed, and in that location is a lot of it. The savory choices were more varied than other dessert parties that I have attended. There were dark-green olive and cheddar "sabers" as well as some made with tomato and provolone cheese. Fruit skewers with either grapes or watermelon were a dainty touch. There were also two dips served with smoked bounding main-salted flatbread. The black edible bean dip with sriracha sauce was succulent, and non overly spicy. I skipped the roasted ruby pepper hummus, which was also available; I was saving infinite, and I am glad I did.

There was a wide diversity of desserts, and well-nigh of these did not disappoint. One of the most unique offerings was the flash-frozen Nutella truffle. It is scooped into liquid nitrogen, which freezes the outer layer, leaving the center chilled but creamy. Nutella is not something that I normally relish, but this version was truly (forgive me) out of this world. It was accompanied by a choice of raspberry or chocolate sauce; I was glad that I followed the cast member'southward suggestion and got both.

The cookies shaped like Darth Vader (chocolate) and Storm Troopers (vanilla) were simple but good, especially with ice foam.

The warm breadstuff pudding was brimming total of everything from Grand&Ms to pretzels and marshmallows.

At that place was as well a choice of toppings that could exist added to the bread pudding or used to make sundaes. Despite my voracious sweet tooth, some of the options were too cloying for me. This was truthful of ii of the three types of cupcakes. The R2D2 was vanilla and the BB8 was very lightly lemon flavored, but they were both extremely sweetness. For my coin, the peanut butter and chocolate Darth Vader cupcake won hands downward. On the other paw, I did non savor the blue milk panna cottta, which was rather banal. Brownies, a diverseness of mini cakes and rice crispy treats were also available.

Beverages included java, tea, bottled water, canned Coke products and several specialty drinks. At that place were ii nonalcoholic choices, Jettison Juice, which was mango syrup mixed with passion orange guava juice, and Lunar Lemonade, a watermelon-flavored lemonade. Both of these drinks also had alcoholic versions, Galactic Punch added kokosnoot and spice rums to the tropical juice mix. The Cosmic Citrus Twist was the watermelon lemonade spiked with citrus vodka. At that place were two other alcoholic choices, the Light Speed Margarita (a blend of tequila, claret orange syrup, sour mix and lime juice) and Swamp Milk — vodka, melon liquor, and vanilla syrup forth with half-and-one-half. Of the four, I enjoyed the Citrus Twist the most. One thing to note was that the bartenders did have tips even though the event cost "includes gratuities."

Near 15 minutes before the Disney Picture show Magic show, bandage members gathered us at the foot of the stairs. On the way out, each guest got a Necktie Fighter popcorn bucket as a keepsake. These were fairly big, and could be hard to pack, (the souvenir may vary — at earlier parties, Chewbacca mugs were the gift). Nosotros were then escorted out to the viewing area by the Tempest Troopers. It is a great location to the left of centre in front of the Chinese Theater. The bear witness is a compilation of Disney films that are projected beyond the facade of the Chinese Theater. Information technology was 10 minutes long, and included clips from Disney's greatest hits, including Mary Poppins, Dazzler and the Creature, and the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.

This was followed near immediately by Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular. Even if yous have seen Star Wars fireworks at Hollywood Studios over the years, you have to experience this prove. The original version was much shorter and only shown for special events such as Star Wars Days and Star Wars Weekends. It was so expanded and in December 2015 became a nightly testify called Symphony in the Stars: a Galactic Spectacular. It focused on fireworks and the musical score from the films. It was replaced on June 17, 2016, with the current testify. This version includes fireworks as well every bit Star Wars movie clips, which are projected onto the Chinese Theater and surrounding structures on Hollywood Boulevard. Additionally, there are special effects including flames, fog, lasers and searchlights. Information technology was an impressive and entertaining feel, which lasted around 15 minutes.

(Yous can see more photos of the fireworks Here.)

The Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular Dessert Party costs $79 for adults, and $39 per child (ages 3 to 9), including tax and gratuities. Disney Dining Plan credits tin can not exist used for this experience. Reservations tin can be made past phone or online, and are highly recommended, as this event oft sells out. While most dining can be booked 180 days in advance, this experience is commonly not available until afterward than that; y'all simply have to keep on checking. Reservations did not open up up for us until about 90 days before our political party date.

Is this party worth the extra cost? To exist fair, we are long time Star Wars and Disney nerds, but I think this is a terrific event even for the not-fanatic. It was well organized, and the cast members were great. The food and drinks were skilful, and there were plenty of choices. In fact, we were fine skipping dinner and eating here instead. Too, we have had problems finding a proficient spot for these shows in the by, fifty-fifty when the park wasn't that busy. The Dessert Party's reserved area afforded us a great view of both shows. Nosotros got to experience all of the projections, fireworks and special effects, without wasting park fourth dimension to stake out a location. Overall, it was a lot of fun. Not only would I recommend it, I plan on doing it over again!

EDITOR'Due south Annotation: If you've attended the Star Wars Dessert Political party, or whatsoever of the other dessert parties around the parks, be sure to leave your thoughts in our Rate and Review section HERE.

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