Official Star Wars Weekends 2014 Tips and Tricks

[Ferrentinos]

So we are booked FtF on May 17th - we have H&V Dinner ... and now I am trying desperately to get SciFi Breakfast.... I should've done it immediately but waited way too long... think we even have a shot of landing it???? I don't have much hope...

 

[DisneyFamily123]

Behind the Force and Obi Wan are probably the two shows that are the easiest to get into without waiting in the line for an hour or so. As for Stars of the Saga it is going to depend on who the celebrities are. Some will be easier than others. The solo shows for Ray Park and Warwick Davis are highly entertaining and they are popular as only those celebrities do them. James Arnold Taylor does a great job with his show, but he will be performing it each day, so it's easier to get into. His show did take a bit of a hit in prior years because he didn't draw anyone who was willing to wait 2 hours for the Hoopla.

Do you think FP+ is needed for ObiWan and Behind the Force? If not, I'd use the FP for RNRC or Toy Story (which we will have done earlier in the week but like to ride more than once). At SWW May 23, 24, 25. Thanks.

 

[TigerE]

So we are booked FtF on May 17th - we have H&V Dinner ... and now I am trying desperately to get SciFi Breakfast.... I should've done it immediately but waited way too long... think we even have a shot of landing it???? I don't have much hope...

I don't know about the 17th, but this morning when I called (at 7am), there were 2 options for May 23. So, I would say that there are chances .... Good luck!

 

[FencerGirl]

I tried swapping around my husband's TSMM FP for Behind the Force: Rebels on June 14, but it kept saying that no alternate time was available.

I like the times of my other FP+, so I don't really want to have to screw around with rebooking all of them.

I'll keep trying, but he's cool with standing in line, if necessary.

I took the suggestions, did select/replace and was able to get the show!

I shuffled the other passes, so my husband gets to skip Disney Jr. and my ADHD 5 yo doesn't get bored listening to voice actors!

 

[yulilin3]

Do you think FP+ is needed for ObiWan and Behind the Force? If not, I'd use the FP for RNRC or Toy Story (which we will have done earlier in the week but like to ride more than once). At SWW May 23, 24, 25. Thanks.

These 2 shows are the lowest priority for fp...you won't have any problems attending them you just might have to get in line about 30 min. before each of them

 

[RAPstar]

So we are booked FtF on May 17th - we have H&V Dinner ... and now I am trying desperately to get SciFi Breakfast.... I should've done it immediately but waited way too long... think we even have a shot of landing it???? I don't have much hope...

I called today and got one for the 15th. It's easier to find them if you choose a non-SWW day.

 

[PinballFamily]

Two questions!
First, if we already have FPs chosen for the day, including TSMM, I can't keep that one and swap for Saga, right, since both are "Tier 1" selections?

And second: what do folks typically bring to trade with Jawas? I grabbed a few 99 cent Disney things at Walgreens today - Disney lip gloss/chapstick, Princess bouncing balls, etc. Thinking light and small to carry them in cargo shorts pockets... No edibles, right? Think DS will really get into this...but want to be in line with what others are trading!

Thanks bunches!

 

[Paula Sedley-Burke]

Sorry to be a pain but I can't seem to find the breakfast review can somebody tell me what page it is on? From kenny the pirate I think you guys said?

 

[yulilin3]

Two questions!
First, if we already have FPs chosen for the day, including TSMM, I can't keep that one and swap for Saga, right, since both are "Tier 1" selections?

And second: what do folks typically bring to trade with Jawas? I grabbed a few 99 cent Disney things at Walgreens today - Disney lip gloss/chapstick, Princess bouncing balls, etc. Thinking light and small to carry them in cargo shorts pockets... No edibles, right? Think DS will really get into this...but want to be in line with what others are trading!

Thanks bunches!

1.- You can only select one thing from Tier one, so it would be either a show or TSMM
2.- True to form, Jawas love shiny things, so anything shiny, plastic rings, coins,...I have traded a powerbar or two with them, it just has to be sealed

 

[snobird]

Sorry to be a pain but I can't seem to find the breakfast review can somebody tell me what page it is on? From kenny the pirate I think you guys said?

http://kennythepirate.com/2014/05/04/my-star-wars-dine-in-galactic-breakfast-review/

 

[yulilin3]

Sorry to be a pain but I can't seem to find the breakfast review can somebody tell me what page it is on? From kenny the pirate I think you guys said?

http://kennythepirate.com/2014/05/04/my-star-wars-dine-in-galactic-breakfast-review/

 

[PinballFamily]

Thanks! I forgot about the shiny things part! Hmmmm....I'll think about what I can add to the little hoard. And, good to know about sealed snacks - those would also be easy to tote around.

 

[The Sunrise Student]

Man I wish two were Tier 1 and two Tier 2 instead of all Tier 1. Okay this may be a repetitive question & if so I'm sorry but I am trying to make FP+ quickly during my lunch break... If I'm only making 2 days of FP+ reservations but want to watch all 4 shows, which two would you recommend be the priority for FP+?

With us spending three days at SWW we booked a show for each day, all tier one... sad really!

AND now our plan to use up all our FP and get new ones a kiosks is hosed too!

The system sucks but I am thankful for the sure thing show entry.

 

[Itinkso]

Two questions! First, if we already have FPs chosen for the day, including TSMM, I can't keep that one and swap for Saga, right, since both are "Tier 1" selections? And second: what do folks typically bring to trade with Jawas? I grabbed a few 99 cent Disney things at Walgreens today - Disney lip gloss/chapstick, Princess bouncing balls, etc. Thinking light and small to carry them in cargo shorts pockets... No edibles, right? Think DS will really get into this...but want to be in line with what others are trading! Thanks bunches!

- only one Tier One allowed. But, if you keep TSMM, use it and then use or let your other 2 Fp+ expire, you can choose from either Tier for your 4th Fp+ for that day. You do run the risk of the Saga Fp+ not being available doing it that way.

- what you have listed is fine for trading. Wrapped edibles are fine but the little toys would be better received by the families who trade after you!

 

[Wanna be Ariel]

So we are booked FtF on May 17th - we have H&V Dinner ... and now I am trying desperately to get SciFi Breakfast.... I should've done it immediately but waited way too long... think we even have a shot of landing it???? I don't have much hope...

I have a breakfast on May 20th at 9:10 for 4 that I need to cancel if that is something you would be interested in, we can coordinate a time.

 

[The Sunrise Student]

Just in case you haven't seen a review yet

http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2014/...ning-meal-at-disney-worlds-hollywood-studios/

 

[yulilin3]

- only one Tier One allowed. But, if you keep TSMM, use it and then use or let your other 2 Fp+ expire, you can choose from either Tier for your 4th Fp+ for that day. You do run the risk of the Saga Fp+ not being available doing it that way.

- what you have listed is fine for trading. Wrapped edibles are fine but the little toys would be better received by the families who trade after you!

Good point!! This may work for weekends I II V since the actors that are coming have been here many times before (the only one that hasn't is Ahmed Best) so it should be easier to get a fp+ for Stars of the Saga
You could book all the fp+ early and try and get the 4th for one of the shows

 

[karabeunso]

- what you have listed is fine for trading. Wrapped edibles are fine but the little toys would be better received by the families who trade after you!

I agree with this. If my daughter got some sort of edible item, it would go straight in the trash. I wouldn't know where it came from, how old it was, etc.

 

[PinballFamily]

- only one Tier One allowed. But, if you keep TSMM, use it and then use or let your other 2 Fp+ expire, you can choose from either Tier for your 4th Fp+ for that day. You do run the risk of the Saga Fp+ not being available doing it that way.

- what you have listed is fine for trading. Wrapped edibles are fine but the little toys would be better received by the families who trade after you!

Thanks for the FP tip - have to check with the fam to see what they want to do - go for the sure thing or... Our FPs are done by 12:30/1:30 on our SWW days, so waiting and gambling for the 4th FP on one of our days *might* be an option.

Can you tell me more about the Jawa trading? DS is on the autism spectrum, so knowing in advance how this works might make it go much more smoothly. (Sigh.) Do the Jawas offer (only) one thing to swap when approached? Or, do they offer a choice of this or that for a trader's object? Do they speak or are trades all done by signing and gesturing? Where do we typically find the Jawas? Anything I'm forgetting to ask??? Thanks again!

 

[karabeunso]

Is the Ray Park show basically just martial arts with kids? I got a FP for it but if that is all it is, I think dd would rather use her FP for the Rockin Roller Coaster.