Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[yulilin3]

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?

Just to add to what @Cluelyss said, you can do F! on another night but the second show during SWW has a lot of seats available since the majority of people leave after the SW fireworks. As to if the Feel the Force is worth it or not, it has been discussed on this thread a lot but you can search for videos of the parade viewing area and of the fireworks dessert party and see if it's worth it to you. If you have any specific question about the package itself let us know

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.

This is the one that I'm not sure if it'll return. I'm sure that a lot of ebayers went but I wonder if Disney had more complaints about LE merchandise being sold out (even though I know last year they had more LE stuff available longer)
On another note Steph and I have officially decided not to do FtF package if/when it become available. We will have our own dessert party by Echo Lake every Saturday unless something amazing is offered that we are interested in

 

[lovethattink]

This is the one that I'm not sure if it'll return. I'm sure that a lot of ebayers went but I wonder if Disney had more complaints about LE merchandise being sold out (even though I know last year they had more LE stuff available longer)
On another note Steph and I have officially decided not to do FtF package if/when it become available. We will have our own dessert party by Echo Lake every Saturday unless something amazing is offered that we are interested in

We won't be doing FTF either. And cancelling our H&V resie for May the 4th. I also think we might cancel some resort nights too since we are doing the cruise and need to save for that. Instead of 4 nights on the weekends might change it to 2 or 3 nights.

 

[msmama]

Yesterday I got my Disney Rewards Card magazine thing-y in the mail, and in it it talks about the VIP SWW package and says, "guests enjoy the best seats in the house for two shows at the Premiere Theater." (bold mine).

Granted, I'm sure they did the interview for that months ago and new rumors only started swirling a few days ago, but...just FYI.

Also, wondering if anyone did the VIP package. Can't say it seems worth it to me for $500pp!!

 

[The Sunrise Student]

Oh, that's right.

And this year, the packages will probably go even quicker since people know what to expect. Last year there was plenty of availability until after that first weekend when people started to report how awesome it was.

Yup... I am keeping an eye out and seeing what we can figure, hoping they split the package, or I can figure a way to skip the parade and just do the desert party, even if I paid full price I would do it.

 

[ConnieB]

Connie, My BF and I saw the girls several times last year, and chatted with them in line they are area real treat, great bunch of gals you have there Those dresses are too fun! Are they planning something for this year?

Awwww, thanks Sunrise. Yes they have been designing and sewing muslins for weeks now, but haven't got the design working well yet. We'll be at Celebration Anaheim in April, WDW SWW in May/June, so they want to make a few outfits. They met so many people in line last year, such fun.

 

[The Sunrise Student]

Awwww, thanks Sunrise. Yes they have been designing and sewing muslins for weeks now, but haven't got the design working well yet. We'll be at Celebration Anaheim in April, WDW SWW in May/June, so they want to make a few outfits. They met so many people in line last year, such fun.

Very wicked that you are going to SWC Anaheim as well, hopefully we'll see you there.... muslins huh?! Hmmm I have a few ideas of what they could be working on.

 

[ConnieB]

Wow, thanks Music City Mama, a lot of interesting rumors...I'm going to wait for official Disney confirmation on any of this. I really don't see them doing the SW shows at the Theater of the Stars, being open to the elements and all and the potential possibility for it to close due to weather.

And last year there were several days that it was raining while the girls stood in line.....and that theatre, wonderful as it is, doesn't seem like it holds anywhere near as many people. The only "advantange" might be that those not able to get a seat could still stand around and HEAR the show (and in the case of James Arnold Taylor, hearing would be acceptable, lol)....but the traffic jam that would cause would be horrendous.

I wonder if "the source" was actually talking about another type of show (return of Hyperspace Hoopla???) going on in there rather than the big name star ones. Arrggg...why oh why won't they officially tell us anything.......

 

[yulilin3]

Yesterday I got my Disney Rewards Card magazine thing-y in the mail, and in it it talks about the VIP SWW package and says, "guests enjoy the best seats in the house for two shows at the Premiere Theater." (bold mine).

Granted, I'm sure they did the interview for that months ago and new rumors only started swirling a few days ago, but...just FYI.

Also, wondering if anyone did the VIP package. Can't say it seems worth it to me for $500pp!!

Awesome!! So it's officially saying that the shows will be once again at Premiere Theater. I really don' think they would move to B&B there are just to many negative variables there (heat, rain, lightning, close to 2 major attractions would create heavy traffic in a smaller area)

 

[ConnieB]

Very wicked that you are going to SWC Anaheim as well, hopefully we'll see you there.... muslins huh?! Hmmm I have a few ideas of what they could be working on.

Meghan does a muslin before she makes anything....fit, style, sizing....it must be perfect for her, lol. I keep threatening to tie-dye the muslins so they can wear them. Muslin's not cheap!

I'm sure someday they'll work towards 501st.....it's been one of those "I wish", but the funds to make it 501-worthy are still far in the future.

 

[ConnieB]

Never mind...I need to read things better, lol. Sorry.

 

[Itinkso]

Awesome!! So it's officially saying that the shows will be once again at Premiere Theater.

In the Disney Chase Visa Ultimate Tour article it confirms:
Premiere Theater for the shows
Reserved area for the parade
Dessert Party
Fireworks
*Entertainment is still subject to change, as always.

***And, for those who have yet to join the SWW Roll Call, please add your name! It will make it easier for me to add in FTF next to dates and meals. Thanks!
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3358654

 

[yulilin3]

In the Disney Chase Visa Ultimate Tour article it confirms:
Premiere Theater for the shows
Reserved area for the parade
Dessert Party
Fireworks
*Entertainment is still subject to change, as always.

***And, for those who have yet to join the SWW Roll Call, please add your name! It will make it easier for me to add in FTF next to dates and meals! Thanks!
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3358654

Awesome!! Have to go get my mail

 

[MakiraMarlena]

I can absolutely see them moving Frozen to the Beauty and the Beast theater. I can even see them having two different Frozen shows. Who knows.

 

[disneygrandma]

I just read my Disney Rewards newsletter. You can get a 15% discount on the VIP Ultimate Day at SWW, plus it says to learn more, or to reserve a tour, call the WDW tour #. So I would think that they should have the details ready for those that call.

 

[yulilin3]

I just read my Disney Rewards newsletter. You can get a 15% discount on the VIP Ultimate Day at SWW, plus it says to learn more, or to reserve a tour, call the WDW tour #. So I would think that they should have the details ready for those that call.

Nope...I called and they don't have any information yet. They are taking name and phone numbers of the people interested and will cal when they have it

 

[yulilin3]

I can absolutely see them moving Frozen to the Beauty and the Beast theater. I can even see them having two different Frozen shows. Who knows.

Frozen will move to Superstar Television Theater

 

[The Sunrise Student]

Meghan does a muslin before she makes anything....fit, style, sizing....it must be perfect for her, lol. I keep threatening to tie-dye the muslins so they can wear them. Muslin's not cheap!

I'm sure someday they'll work towards 501st.....it's been one of those "I wish", but the funds to make it 501-worthy are still far in the future.

Muslin is nearly as expensive as some other cloth so I understand, I remember when it was the cheep fabric patern cloth but not anymore. heck My BF and I bought some white polly gab on sale to use as our Imperial Officer Coat patterns because we originally went to get muslin and found out how expensive it is and realized that for a little more we could play with the same material that the uniforms would be in, so we just did that so we actually know, but in white, what it would look like and stretch like cause it's the same material... I joked that I should save mine and make a white officer too, but it will have pen/fabric pencil lines all through it

 

[The Sunrise Student]

Ok just trying to get this straight, so the Frozen show is moving to the Super Star Television theater (aka the old American idol) and the premiere theater, the one they have always held the SWW shows in last year, will again hold the SWW shows?

 

[Cluelyss]

Ok just trying to get this straight, so the Frozen show is moving to the Super Star Television theater (aka the old American idol) and the premiere theater, the one they have always held the SWW shows in last year, will again hold the SWW shows?

That's how the newsletter made it sound. The Frozen SAL is currently being held in the Premier Theater.

 

[yulilin3]

Ok just trying to get this straight, so the Frozen show is moving to the Super Star Television theater (aka the old American idol) and the premiere theater, the one they have always held the SWW shows in last year, will again hold the SWW shows?

It's all rumors at this point so I would wait for the official Disney word
I have a friend that works at DHS and said that the Superstar Theater is being remodeled to be the permanent home of Frozen, in the meantime they will have the Magic Music Days performances there (they usually did these at Premiere) during March and April. After that Frozen would move in.
But there's another rumor from a poster on WDWMagic that said that Frozen would move to Superstar T in June but that t he SWW shows would be done at the Beauty and the Beast Theater (I really don't see this happening)
Now with the Disney Chase info it looks like the first one is true. Frozen moving to Superstar T. and SWW at the Premiere T. as usual