Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[RookieLady]

that's the problem with the packages and VIPs and fp, is that there's no way of knowing how early you have to be to get inside. Which weekend are you coming?

I will be there June 7, a Sunday. You have been so helpful to me. Thanks again for taking the time. I suppose I can use my 2:00 fastpass at RnR right at 2 and then get in line for the 3:15 show. I understand that this one and the darth Maul ones are the ones to do. I have been to SWW twice before, but we always just soak up the atmosphere. This is the first year I am trying the shows.

 

[yulilin3]

I will be there June 7, a Sunday. You have been so helpful to me. Thanks again for taking the time. I suppose I can use my 2:00 fastpass at RnR right at 2 and then get in line for the 3:15 show. I understand that this one and the darth Maul ones are the ones to do. I have been to SWW twice before, but we always just soak up the atmosphere. This is the first year I am trying the shows.

yes, you could do that. Do RnRC at 2pm. Without knowing how many VIPs, package people and fp are there's no way of knowing how many seats will be left for standby

 

[shellman25]

I can't find it on mde. I looked both on computer and I phone. I checked rebel hangar and backlot express lounge.

 

[wdwalice]

Hi! This will be our first SWW and I packed it all in on Friday and have just meals on Saturday. Its just the two of us but we haven't stayed in a park all day in a very, very long time! Kinda scared. SWW Vets - what do you think of this schedule? Recommend any changes? Thanks!!

Friday, May 15
7:15 am Arrive to see Stormin' the Park
8:00 am Maybe see Chewie/walk the park to take it all in/Eat breakfast somewhere (couldn't get Galactic Breakfast)
9:10 am Toy Story Maina FP
10:00 am Check in for FtF Dlx Pkg then go to parade spot
11:00 am Parade and then walk to front of stage for show
11:45 am Mama Melrose for lunch
1:00 pm Head to Darth Mall for DTech Me 1:40 appt & shopping
3:15 pm Stars of the Saga Show
4:15 pm Star Tours FP
5:00 pm Rebel Hangar for food & drinks (this will be our dinner)
6:00 pm Character M&G's or Shopping
7:00 pm Obi-Wan and Beyond show
7:30 pm More shopping at Darth Mall
8:30 pm Dessert Party
9:30 pm Summon the Force pre show & Fireworks

Saturday, May 16
8:00 am Arrive at park
8:25 am Galactic Breakfast
9:30 am - 6:00 pm Rides/Character M&G's/Shopping/Mid afternoon break back to resort
6:15 pm Jedi Mickey's Dinner
7:30 pm Up for grabs

 

[yulilin3]

I can't find it on mde. I looked both on computer and I phone. I checked rebel hangar and backlot express lounge.

you have to call to book

 

[dkfajr1]

Not OP but here it is.

Is it one per paid person? We have an under 3 in our party. I'll give him mine if needed. But would be awesome if he had his own. I know dad will be reluctant to give up his.

 

[AThrillingChase]

I'm trying to make our plans work now with RH. We are doing SWW May 15 and 17 with Ftf on the 15th. I wanted a 5pm RH on the 17th so we could do obi-wan right after (no FP). But, all I could get was a 5:55.

On the 15th we are leaving right after SOTS to walk to Epcot for dinner at the flower and garden booths and planned on leaving there at 6:30 to make it back to HS by 7. I know Obi isn't the hardest show to get, so I wonder how late we could arrive and still get a seat? Not necessarily worried about where the seats are for this one. Also, I have SOTS FP+ for the 17th - just in case we don't get it via Ftf on the 15th. So I could also try and switch that out for Obi after Ftf check-in.

 

[markmcalear]

So I broke and called, despite telling myself I'd wait for online release. You're all terrible influences!

For UK Dissers like me, just to let you know I called the UK number on the Disney UK website - 0800 028 0778. Wasn't prepared to pay international rates to call the US number, but didn't think the UK number would be of any use for this. Turns out it was! Dining was option 2, 20+ minute hold (urgh), but got a very helpful CM. She got my hotel reservation up first, then I told her the day I wanted (Sat 16th) and the very first option she offered me was the exact time I wanted (4.15)!! My enthusiasm at that point definitely made her laugh! Congrats to everyone else who got it, there's definitely still availability, despite several people in the thread reporting being told the 16th and 17th were already full.

When ru flying out and where from?

 

[yulilin3]

Hi! This will be our first SWW and I packed it all in on Friday and have just meals on Saturday. Its just the two of us but we haven't stayed in a park all day in a very, very long time! Kinda scared. SWW Vets - what do you think of this schedule? Recommend any changes? Thanks!!

Friday, May 15
7:15 am Arrive to see Stormin' the Park
8:00 am Maybe see Chewie/walk the park to take it all in/Eat breakfast somewhere (couldn't get Galactic Breakfast)
9:10 am Toy Story Maina FP
10:00 am Check in for FtF Dlx Pkg then go to parade spot
11:00 am Parade and then walk to front of stage for show
11:45 am Mama Melrose for lunch
1:00 pm Head to Darth Mall for DTech Me 1:40 appt & shopping
3:15 pm Stars of the Saga Show
4:15 pm Star Tours FP
5:00 pm Rebel Hangar for food & drinks (this will be our dinner)
6:00 pm Character M&G's or Shopping
7:00 pm Obi-Wan and Beyond show
7:30 pm More shopping at Darth Mall
8:30 pm Dessert Party
9:30 pm Summon the Force pre show & Fireworks

Saturday, May 16
8:00 am Arrive at park
8:25 am Galactic Breakfast
9:30 am - 6:00 pm Rides/Character M&G's/Shopping/Mid afternoon break back to resort
6:15 pm Jedi Mickey's Dinner
7:30 pm Up for grabs

looks good

 

[CinderElsa]

Is it one per paid person? We have an under 3 in our party. I'll give him mine if needed. But would be awesome if he had his own. I know dad will be reluctant to give up his.

Edit: Info changed (for the better), it seems!

 

[yulilin3]

I'm trying to make our plans work now with RH. We are doing SWW May 15 and 17 with Ftf on the 15th. I wanted a 5pm RH on the 17th so we could do obi-wan right after (no FP). But, all I could get was a 5:55.

On the 15th we are leaving right after SOTS to walk to Epcot for dinner at the flower and garden booths and planned on leaving there at 6:30 to make it back to HS by 7. I know Obi isn't the hardest show to get, so I wonder how late we could arrive and still get a seat? Not necessarily worried about where the seats are for this one. Also, I have SOTS FP+ for the 17th - just in case we don't get it via Ftf on the 15th. So I could also try and switch that out for Obi after Ftf check-in.

For Obi Wan maybe 30 min prior. This one doesn't fill up as quickly but it still fills up

 

[msmama]

My cousin was at the breakfast this morning! I'll ask her any questions if you'd like (though I don't know if she's checking messages). Already posted at least one lightsaber battle.

Oh, and in case you forgot what "The Star Wars" is all about :

 

[yulilin3]

Is it one per paid person? We have an under 3 in our party. I'll give him mine if needed. But would be awesome if he had his own. I know dad will be reluctant to give up his.

it's one per paid person, you could always ask and see if they bring him one

 

[yulilin3]

@msmama That's so funny!!

 

[yulilin3]

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...ce-to-win-a-trip-to-walt-disney-world-resort/

 

[Cynister]

Not sure why I haven't received the email for my VIP reservation yet. I saw a few already had theirs. Anyone have the page that someone posted the email text? I want to try calling to schedule JTA. What time should I try booking it for if we plan on doing the shows included in the package?

 

[ErinBDiF]

Is anyone else able to book online?

 

[lvstitch]

Jedi Training Academy Information

If you have a Padawan between the ages of 4-12 confirmed for The Ultimate Day at Star Wars™ Weekends VIP Tour, you may pre-book them into one Jedi Training Academy Experience during your vacation stay. Here are the criteria and instructions:



·Child must have a confirmed, paid reservation to participate in The Ultimate Day at Star Wars™ Weekends VIP Tour

·You must schedule your Jedi Training Academy Experience at least 5 days in advance by calling our office at 407 934-7973

·You may schedule your Jedi Training Academy Experience anytime during your vacation stay.

·We suggest that, if possible, you participate on another day, earlier in the day. Sometimes entertainment may be canceled due to inclement weather

·Once scheduled, you will not be able to change your time.

·If you miss your show or it is canceled due to circumstances beyond our control, it cannot be rescheduled

·You must arrive at ABC Sound Studios Exit/Padawan Check In 30 minutes prior to your reservation to check in for the Jedi Training Academy Experience

·At the check in location, your child must agree to a variety of questions to confirm their interest – Are you interested in participating? Do you understand that you can’t switch to the Dark Side?etc.

·When you are ready to schedule, please call our Disney Ultimate VIP Tour line at 407 934-7973

 

[AngiTN]

Getting live reports from @lovethattink Stormtroopers are marching around the parks and Chewbacca is riding ST with guests

Jawas are at Star Tours, too

That would be the most awesome thing ever! So jealous

Confirming yulilin's post from yesterday: Character Palooza is scheduled to run during SWWs.

Be at the gates near the ToT exit around 6:00 ~ gates will open between 6:00 - 6:10 and you'll enter to meet with the characters. They do close the gates so be on time as there is only one Palooza.

No Photopass, no Attendants monitoring lines but the Attendants will end and clear the meet after a 15 - 20 minute time period.

Hmmmm... I think this just sealed the deal on what we'll do on Saturday the 23rd.
We'll have been at MK till God knows when on the 24 hour day. Saturday is our moving/sleep/veg out day to recoop between 24 Hour Day and SWW Day.
But, we can't do RH and Character Palooza on Sunday. But we can pop over to HS on Saturday afternoon and do a few things. Anything that frees up some stuff on Sunday.

We have the following on Sunday
7 AM - at gates
At opening, head straight to JTA, hopefully get an early slot, before lunch, crossing fingers
Chewie M&G if time
9:15 SciFi breakfast
As soon as it's done, straight to front to get FtF DP credentials
11:00 Watch parade
4:15 Jedi Mickey dinner
6:05 Rebel Hangar, not planning to eat really, mostly hanging out, getting a drink
8:30 FtF Deserts/Fireworks, etc
Maybe late F! show, depends on how tired we are

Somewhere in there we'll fit in some of the shows using the FtF DP package and Shopping at Darth Mall. And M&G (all but celebrities, I want just characters that we won't meet at a meal)
Does anyone know (sorry if I missed the mention already) will we get in all the different shopping locations with the FtF DP package or just 1 of them? I'm sort of confused on how Darth Mall is working.

Anyway, so if we opt to hit HS on Saturday, instead of Epcot (we'll be at YC that night) what should be do? Non SWW stuff? We wouldn't bother to go over till about time for CP

 

[Cynister]

Jedi Training Academy Information

If you have a Padawan between the ages of 4-12 confirmed for The Ultimate Day at Star Wars™ Weekends VIP Tour, you may pre-book them into one Jedi Training Academy Experience during your vacation stay. Here are the criteria and instructions:



·Child must have a confirmed, paid reservation to participate in The Ultimate Day at Star Wars™ Weekends VIP Tour

·You must schedule your Jedi Training Academy Experience at least 5 days in advance by calling our office at 407 934-7973

·You may schedule your Jedi Training Academy Experience anytime during your vacation stay.

·We suggest that, if possible, you participate on another day, earlier in the day. Sometimes entertainment may be canceled due to inclement weather

·Once scheduled, you will not be able to change your time.

·If you miss your show or it is canceled due to circumstances beyond our control, it cannot be rescheduled

·You must arrive at ABC Sound Studios Exit/Padawan Check In 30 minutes prior to your reservation to check in for the Jedi Training Academy Experience

·At the check in location, your child must agree to a variety of questions to confirm their interest – Are you interested in participating? Do you understand that you can’t switch to the Dark Side?etc.

·When you are ready to schedule, please call our Disney Ultimate VIP Tour line at 407 934-7973

Thank you! Any suggestion on which time slot I should aim for for booking?