Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[OhioWDWDuo]

What?!?! We were just discussing which figurines to do... Could it be booked for the entire weekend that quickly?

Keep calling! I called and could only get 7 pm for the 16th which was not my first choice. I am happy though- better than nothing! Anyway, the CM said bookings were open yesterday. I am doing VIP on the 15th and nothing was said about D-tech (but I also forgot to ask about it when I booked). Good luck to everyone trying to reserve a time!

 

[yulilin3]

When I booked VIP, they said that there wouldn't be time to do D-Tech me that morning, but we would be able to talk to someone about what D-Tech was, and could make a reservation to come back & do it at a later time.

When I called a little while ago to book D-Tech, I asked the CM if more slots would open later. She didn't believe so. Instead she thought that there weren't going to be as many times available this year. ???

That would make more sense, having less slots

 

[jennab113]

Why would they introduce two new figures but have fewer openings? You have first timers wanting in plus people that already have the others wanting the new ones. I don't know why I am trying to make sense of this.

 

[coluk003]

did they do this at SWC in the past if anyone knows? Im looking at you @The Sunrise Student Hopefully will get to say hi in Anaheim

 

[yulilin3]

@jennab113 I stopped trying to make sense of Disney decisions a long time ago

 

[mexxican]

Well the price jumped 20%, so it's not like they'd lose money with fewer slots

 

[coluk003]

I wasnt going to say it. but disney does A LOT of dumb things that are not justified . Heck DL and WDW are run differently

 

[disneygrandma]

Now if this was something having to do with Frozen.....

 

[Seltzer76]

I just made a D Tech Me reservation for my first choice time slot... June 12 at 6pm. Was on hold 15 min. Would never have thought to call this early if not for this message thread...thank you!

 

[DisHeels]

Glad I found this thread to help start planning our Star Wars weekend. We are going the last weekend. I always wanted to carbon freeze myself so I got a reservation for June 12th. Thanks for all the information everyone.

 

[Monykalyn]

I know they surprise you sometimes
They have had a little lego building station (about 6 steps to build an x-wing) inside Darth's Mall and it's your to keep. Hopefully it returns this year

No no no I did NOT see this! My son practically bought out the Lego store last year (thanks Grand parents for the spending money-not sure how many variations we have of R2-although he was quite disappointed to not have an option for Goofy hat like his.)

I was bored at work today so I swear I was peaking at this thread-and still missed all the D tech me stuff!!

 

[mexxican]

I have a FP+ for TSMM from 4:05 to 5:05 and DTech appt at 4:30 & 4:40. Any idea if it's possible?

 

[jennab113]

Yeah, if you get to TSMM at 4, you should be done within 30 minutes.

 

[tink1953]

When are they going to update the 2015 events and let us know who is going to be there and also when can we get fast passes for the events?

 

[coluk003]

@tink1953 Probably after the Star wars convention which is in mid april

 

[volfan1978]

Just called and booked DTech for the wifey on 5/29. Too bad they don't offer a Princess Leia slave costume figurine...

 

[mamadragona]

Okay, 2 ?s. Based on current FP, I have Frozen sing along booked to arrive 10-10:15. Will there be enough time to get out and find a viewing space for the parade? If so, where would be a good spot nearby?

Next, my husband wants to do some kind of animator studios tour at HS (not sw related). Do you know what he might be referring to and where it is?

TIA!

 

[R2D2]

Okay, 2 ?s. Based on current FP, I have Frozen sing along booked to arrive 10-10:15. Will there be enough time to get out and find a viewing space for the parade? If so, where would be a good spot nearby?

Next, my husband wants to do some kind of animator studios tour at HS (not sw related). Do you know what he might be referring to and where it is?

TIA!

I think you might be cutting it close. I believe that is a 30 minute or so show (you can verify that on the Disney site). The rumor is that the parade is starting at 11. Even if it is 1130 that may be pretty late.

 

[Itinkso]

Next, my husband wants to do some kind of animator studios tour at HS (not sw related). Do you know what he might be referring

In the Animation Building you can walk through the halls and see some of the animator areas that are just mock-ups. There used to be a guided tour years ago when the animators were located there. They haven't been there for years, sadly.

 

[lovethattink]

In the Animation Building you can walk through the halls and see some of the animator areas that are just mock-ups. There used to be a guided tour years ago when the animators were located there. They haven't been there for years, sadly.

Now it's just a go in and sit down to watch a little interactive film with Mushu and a cm.

There is animation academy where you learn to draw a character. That's right by the exit into the store.

There's also character M&G in the building. Right now it's Mickey, The Incredibles, and Hiro and Baymax.