Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[Itinkso]

Adding to the rumor mill, thanks to KTP:

http://www.kennythepirate.com/2015/02/11/exciting-news-for-star-wars-weekends/

Very cool! Looking forward to seeing pics of yulilin's DD "Sabine" with Sabine! That will be some great interaction!

 

[yulilin3]

A Star Wars announcement but not one for SWW http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...day-at-sea-on-select-disney-fantasy-sailings/

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

A Star Wars announcement but not one for SWW http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...day-at-sea-on-select-disney-fantasy-sailings/

NOW we'll go on a cruise!!

 

[BellesFavoriteBook]

Going to Disney world again! I haven't been in 6 years.....this time going with my brother and his family. Not sure if he's aware of the Star wars weekend or if he knew about it and choose the days on purpose. I got my youngest nephew (his only boy) into star wars...he likes the villains (boba fett is his favorite). What advice can you give for someone who has never been there for SWW...but will want to go to the other parks, too (though almost 5 year old Sarah might like to see R2D2 and the Ewoks). I want to be able to spend one day there with my nephew, even if the others don't. What's the chance Jeremy Bulloch would be there the 2nd weekend (memorial Day weekend?) And we can't get to the park at 4 AM, so JTA would probably be out (nephew gets easily frustrated, so don't want him to have to stand in line for hours and hours). What kind of special merchandise is usually there? Are there any special tshirts, hats, etc? I was actually thinking of getting a hat (white top preferred) and having that be the hat for the nephew to get his star wars autographs on...something he could display on his dresser at home. I actually may do this myself (buy a hat on ebay to take with me and get autographs, too). I myself already have a tshirt from my last visit (mickey as xwing pilot) to WDW (not during a SWW), so I plan to wear that on the star wars weekends day I am there. Any other advice? I may talk my brother into going to SWW day with us, too, for a second adult. I also plan to make sure we get first visit pins for the kids at Guest Services (staying offsite).....

 

[jtowntoflorida]

Adding to the rumor mill, thanks to KTP:

http://www.kennythepirate.com/2015/02/11/exciting-news-for-star-wars-weekends/

Sounds like it's just a rehash of what was in this thread earlier.

 

[yulilin3]

Going to Disney world again! I haven't been in 6 years.....this time going with my brother and his family. Not sure if he's aware of the Star wars weekend or if he knew about it and choose the days on purpose. I got my youngest nephew (his only boy) into star wars...he likes the villains (boba fett is his favorite). What advice can you give for someone who has never been there for SWW...but will want to go to the other parks, too (though almost 5 year old Sarah might like to see R2D2 and the Ewoks). I want to be able to spend one day there with my nephew, even if the others don't. What's the chance Jeremy Bulloch would be there the 2nd weekend (memorial Day weekend?) And we can't get to the park at 4 AM, so JTA would probably be out (nephew gets easily frustrated, so don't want him to have to stand in line for hours and hours). What kind of special merchandise is usually there? Are there any special tshirts, hats, etc? I was actually thinking of getting a hat (white top preferred) and having that be the hat for the nephew to get his star wars autographs on...something he could display on his dresser at home. I actually may do this myself (buy a hat on ebay to take with me and get autographs, too). I myself already have a tshirt from my last visit (mickey as xwing pilot) to WDW (not during a SWW), so I plan to wear that on the star wars weekends day I am there. Any other advice? I may talk my brother into going to SWW day with us, too, for a second adult. I also plan to make sure we get first visit pins for the kids at Guest Services (staying offsite).....

Are you planning on spending one entire day at DHS? you could do a lot if you're there when it opens (7:30am) There's a chance that Bulloch will come that weekend, I see he already has appearances booked for May 15-17 and May 30-31 so he still has Memorial weekend open but no clue if he'll come or not. If he does you have to be outside the DHS gates around 6am to grab a fp to meet him.
As for merchandise they have a lot of stuff. Pins, shorts, hats, toys,etc. But they usually don't have any white caps, they are usually black. You could get a SWW poster and have the characters sign that. He can meet Bobba Fett at the park and see him in the parade

 

[39CINDERELLA]

http://land.allears.net/blogs/dnews/2015/02/star_wars_day_at_sea_select_di.html

bringing it to the Cruise now

 

[BellesFavoriteBook]

6 AM? Maybe a person in the costume would be better....my nephew would just be thrilled to see Boba Fett...but seeing the actual actor (not the kid actor, but the one from the O-OT) would be thrilling.....I hope.....but not sure if any of us could at AT the GATE at 6 AM....

I'll keep that in mind....we might split that day up since not everyone would want to do the star wars activities (I would, and probably nephew, but the nieces probably not so much). And the little one (will be 5) can't do the rides that could be scary, so, maybe they would drop us off and do magic kingdom again or something.

 

[yulilin3]

6 AM? Maybe a person in the costume would be better....my nephew would just be thrilled to see Boba Fett...but seeing the actual actor (not the kid actor, but the one from the O-OT) would be thrilling.....I hope.....but not sure if any of us could at AT the GATE at 6 AM....

I'll keep that in mind....we might split that day up since not everyone would want to do the star wars activities (I would, and probably nephew, but the nieces probably not so much). And the little one (will be 5) can't do the rides that could be scary, so, maybe they would drop us off and do magic kingdom again or something.

You can read the first post of this thread I keep it updated with any new information we get and there are some tips and the procedures to get celebrity fp.

 

[lovethattink]

A Star Wars announcement but not one for SWW http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2015/02/disney-cruise-line-introduces-star-wars-day-at-sea-on-select-disney-fantasy-sailings/

This is so exciting!! Dh was ready to book right away until I informed him it was only 1 day at sea devoted to Star Wars. The other days are not. He's thinking about it now.

 

[jennab113]

I so want to do a cruise! The first one is even over my birthday. I was thinking about doing the Star Wars Half in California next year, though, and they overlap.

 

[PiperGirlInWondrland]

Just booked the cruise! so excited!

 

[lovethattink]

We booked the cruise, too! Sounds like it will be a lot of fun!

 

[swebb79]

Found some cute personalized Darth Vader Mickey tshirts that would be fun for SWW or the new cruise!
https://www.etsy.com/listing/222144...rsonalized-custom-star?ref=shop_home_active_9

 

[Koh1977]

Adding to the rumor mill, thanks to KTP:

http://www.kennythepirate.com/2015/02/11/exciting-news-for-star-wars-weekends/

YEAH!! DS will be thrilled!

 

[tinkerpea]

We're new to the whole star wars wk end thing,
We've or at least I have been going to disney my whole life so 29 years! Dh started going when we met so he has done around 7 3wk trips now.
We found out last wk that were just scrapping in on the first wk end,it will be our last 3 days at the world after a 4night cruise on the dream and 9nights at AKL.
I managed to book the breakfast at sci-fi for the Thursday so that we don't have to Lose anytime on the Friday and Saturday.
So excited, and desperate for the FTF to be available to book,as we did the frozen summer fireworks package and would love a starwars dessert package.

 

[Dani C]

I just called about the VIP tour and was told to call back in approximately two weeks. I know that CMs don't always know, but maybe ....

 

[MickeyReeds]

We have the Fantasmic package booked for SWW but just read that there will likely be special fireworks that night. Is it worth it to buy the Dessert package if it is offered again this year. I'm assuming we wouldn't be able to do both on the same night. We could possibly try and catch Fantasmic a different night. Any advice or thoughts?

 

[Cluelyss]

We have the Fantasmic package booked for SWW but just read that there will likely be special fireworks that night. Is it worth it to buy the Dessert package if it is offered again this year. I'm assuming we wouldn't be able to do both on the same night. We could possibly try and catch Fantasmic a different night. Any advice or thoughts?

You would not be able to make it to the SW dessert party from the first showing of F! with enough time to enjoy the dessert offerings. If you wanted to do both, you could do F! on a different night, or catch the 2nd showing of F! that night.

 

[lovethattink]

Last year, it was the end of February when Rebel Rendezvous was announced. Wonder if something like that will be announced?

It was $250/person at Darth Mall. You were able to pre-order merchandise based on the RSP system. Ashley Eckstein was there for a M&G. Stormtroopers and the Fab 4 were there. The morning was a madhouse with long lines for checkout. The afternoon was nice and empty.

If it's offered again, we won't be doing it. It was great to do it once. But we don't collect the LE merchandise and felt there wasn't enough for us to justify the price.