Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[yulilin3]

It's been a while since I posted TBT. Here are some from 2009
Meeting Dave Prowse, camping out at 3:30am, and meeting Matthew Wood

 

[inkedupmomma]

Wow have about 2 or 3 days at SWW (but could do more if we have to..just need to switch stuff around.) What would you say are MUST dos for our first SWW? DH and DS9 are Sw fanatics, and we have both the SW meals planned, so we will meet those characters there. I would like a pic with Aura Sing (my SIL LOVES her, so she would get a kick our of seeing the kids with AS) and my son LOVES Darth Maul, so that would be great too. Anything else seems like bonus. If the FtF package comes out, I am planning on buying that as well. What else would be wise to do?

Sorry, I know this an open ended loaded question, but there is SO much info on here that I am terribly overwhelmed. Feel like Im going to WDW for the first time!

 

[Candleshoe]

Frozen will move to Superstar Television Theater

Hey is this where Who Wants to be a Millionaire was?

 

[MakiraMarlena]

It's where American Idol was.

 

[yulilin3]

Hey is this where Who Wants to be a Millionaire was?

TSMM is where Millionaire used to be

 

[lovethattink]

Hey is this where Who Wants to be a Millionaire was?

TSMM is where who wants to be a millionaire was.

My favorite SWW moment of the past was when Warwick Davis hosted Who wants to be a Millionaire during sww.

It's where American Idol was.

Yep.

 

[yulilin3]

Wow have about 2 or 3 days at SWW (but could do more if we have to..just need to switch stuff around.) What would you say are MUST dos for our first SWW? DH and DS9 are Sw fanatics, and we have both the SW meals planned, so we will meet those characters there. I would like a pic with Aura Sing (my SIL LOVES her, so she would get a kick our of seeing the kids with AS) and my son LOVES Darth Maul, so that would be great too. Anything else seems like bonus. If the FtF package comes out, I am planning on buying that as well. What else would be wise to do?

Sorry, I know this an open ended loaded question, but there is SO much info on here that I am terribly overwhelmed. Feel like Im going to WDW for the first time!

Don't apologize for asking questions, that's the only way you'll learn the ropes. Aurra Sing is a roaming character so she'll be fairly easy to get. Darth Maul will have a line but if you go around 10am you should be fine.
Read all the info on the shows. They are all interesting and different. There's plenty of youtube videos that you can compare them. Remember that the first post of this thread stays up to date so you don't have to read thru all the pages to find information.

 

[HCinKC]

Ok, so I didn't realize the breakfast and dinner were available the whole month. I was able to get ADRs for both! I made two ADRs for dinner - with and without Fantasmic!. I need to cancel one, and I'd like to do it as soon as possible to free up that spot for someone else. I was originally planning on doing the SW fireworks and one other, probably Illuminations. Is it fairly safe to assume that SITS will be at 9:30 again? If I do the non-F! dinner at 7:15, would we have time to get over to Illuminations? If not, I might skip Ill and do the F! dinner instead. I don't have a problem with doing everything, but I also don't want too many late nights for fear the daytime parks will be more of a struggle. Then again, kids do seem to have boundless energy sometimes...surely fueled by the magic lol.

 

[Candleshoe]

TSMM is where who wants to be a millionaire was.

My favorite SWW moment of the past was when Warwick Davis hosted Who wants to be a Millionaire during sww.



Yep.

I thought WWTBAM turned into American Idol (i was so sad!) and that's the theater everone was talking about. i didn't call it AI cause I have a bias against that show.

 

[Itinkso]

Is it fairly safe to assume that SITS will be at 9:30 again? If I do the non-F! dinner at 7:15, would we have time to get over to Illuminations?

SWW fireworks will be at 9:45 as that puts them exactly between the Fantasmics and a few minutes before park closing.

Arrive a few minutes before your non-Fant dinner and plan on walking to the International Gateway and you should have time to enter for Illuminations. Which restaurant are you planning on? PrimeTime can get a little backed up as well as SciFi.

 

[AuntieK]

In case anyone is interested in the full text from the Disney Visa newsletter:

The same attention to detail and special treatment is true for The Ultimate Day at Star Wars Weekend. “This event is already very popular, so there’s high demand for everything,” Rob says. “One of the things we’ve done is to open the Darth Mall early to tour Guests, so they can be the first to shop for special Stars Wars merchandise. We’ve also created an exclusive entrance and a photo opportunity with Mickey and Minnie in their Stars Wars costumes.” In the morning, Guests enjoy a private continental breakfast at The Hollywood Brown Derby in Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, a reserved location to see the Legends of the Force Motorcade and a pre-ordered table-service lunch at one of the Disney’s Hollywood Studios® restaurants. After lunch, Guests enjoy the best seats in the house for two shows at the Premiere Theater and then a little time to explore the Park on their own, with expedited access to some of their favorite attractions. Guests end the day with a VIP viewing and have a dessert party for the new Symphony of the Stars Fireworks show. “It’s quite a day,” Rob says. “I think what makes these tours so special is the extra service and thoughtful touches that make our Guests feel really cared for. We love the opportunity to pamper our Guests,” Rob says. “We even hand out frozen towels and chilled bottled water while they’re in transit on the tour vehicles. On a warm summer day, Guests really love those towels!”

Hopefully, this means we'll soon be able to book the tour of FtF!

 

[jennab113]

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 ....

When I was trying to book the Gardens of the World tour, they told me to call back in a week and a half. I saw on here that the tour was open for booking a week later, so maybe we are close!

In case anyone is interested in the full text from the Disney Visa newsletter:

The same attention to detail and special treatment is true for The Ultimate Day at Star Wars Weekend. “This event is already very popular, so there’s high demand for everything,” Rob says. “One of the things we’ve done is to open the Darth Mall early to tour Guests, so they can be the first to shop for special Stars Wars merchandise. We’ve also created an exclusive entrance and a photo opportunity with Mickey and Minnie in their Stars Wars costumes.” In the morning, Guests enjoy a private continental breakfast at The Hollywood Brown Derby in Disney’s Hollywood Studios®, a reserved location to see the Legends of the Force Motorcade and a pre-ordered table-service lunch at one of the Disney’s Hollywood Studios® restaurants. After lunch, Guests enjoy the best seats in the house for two shows at the Premiere Theater and then a little time to explore the Park on their own, with expedited access to some of their favorite attractions. Guests end the day with a VIP viewing and have a dessert party for the new Symphony of the Stars Fireworks show. “It’s quite a day,” Rob says. “I think what makes these tours so special is the extra service and thoughtful touches that make our Guests feel really cared for. We love the opportunity to pamper our Guests,” Rob says. “We even hand out frozen towels and chilled bottled water while they’re in transit on the tour vehicles. On a warm summer day, Guests really love those towels!”

Thanks for this! I was really hoping the VIP tour would include VIP meetings with guests. I want to do the tour, but not if it is $500.

 

[AuntieK]

When I was trying to book the Gardens of the World tour, they told me to call back in a week and a half. I saw on here that the tour was open for booking a week later, so maybe we are close!

I keep wondering if 2/25 is going to be the day. That's when they start accepting BOG lunch ADRs and when DVC members can begin booking at the Poly. Disney has a knack for log jamming the system and bringing it to its knees. I have visions of being on hold for several hours . But I will be happy if I can finally book FtF and get my itinerary nailed down.

 

[MakiraMarlena]

ADRS don't use the same phone line or Internet page as DVC bookings so at least those will not all be together on the same systems. Although DVC members can make ADRs through Member Services if they call.

 

[ConnieB]

Wow have about 2 or 3 days at SWW (but could do more if we have to..just need to switch stuff around.) What would you say are MUST dos for our first SWW? DH and DS9 are Sw fanatics, and we have both the SW meals planned, so we will meet those characters there. I would like a pic with Aura Sing (my SIL LOVES her, so she would get a kick our of seeing the kids with AS) and my son LOVES Darth Maul, so that would be great too. Anything else seems like bonus. If the FtF package comes out, I am planning on buying that as well. What else would be wise to do?

Sorry, I know this an open ended loaded question, but there is SO much info on here that I am terribly overwhelmed. Feel like Im going to WDW for the first time!

Last year Ray Park (aka Darth Maul) was there for at least one of the weekends (or was it more?)....so if you can hold off choosing your weekend to visit, I would wait until the celebrities are announced (I think the guess is that they "should" be announced by early March). You'll need to stand in line starting in the wee hours for a FP to meet him, but he also does a show that showcases his moves. A very select few kids were picked to go on stage with him.

I'm pretty sure that Aura Sing was a "wandering" character so you'll have to watch for her, but she was out each weekend as I recall.

 

[CJK]

When trying to get a FP to meet the celebrities, is this fast pass on a different system from the other fast passes you work in advance? In the previous post, Connie mentioned lining up really early to get a fast pass to meet Ray Park. I'm just wondering how that works in correlation with the regular fast pass system. Thanks!!

 

[AuntieK]

ADRS don't use the same phone line or Internet page as DVC bookings so at least those will not all be together on the same systems. Although DVC members can make ADRs through Member Services if they call.

True. If we can only book FtF by phone, I will be calling member services with my land line and the regular number with my cell. This trip is for my nieces 15th birthday and all she asked to was FtF . I'm just getting anxious waiting. I am worried it will be next week when I'm traveling for work.

 

[HCinKC]

SWW fireworks will be at 9:45 as that puts them exactly between the Fantasmics and a few minutes before park closing.
Arrive a few minutes before your non-Fant dinner and plan on walking to the International Gateway and you should have time to enter for Illuminations. Which restaurant are you planning on? PrimeTime can get a little backed up as well as SciFi.

We have bfast at SciFi one morning, and Jedi Mickey at H&V a different evening. Those are the only ADRs we are doing this time around. About how long do these character meals last? I've never done one before, but I assume they are cycling folks in and out due to reservations.

 

[39CINDERELLA]

Very sad day here. I had to cancel our June 4-18 trip Going in for surgery next week. There goes our money.. I will be cancelling a lot of SWW meals. It will be extremely hard not to look here everyday to see who's coming (celebrities) and all the great happenings to come. Who am I kidding, I will still be looking..lol I will post on the June ADR cancell thread in a few minutes. Here too if you want

 

[Candleshoe]

Very sad day here. I had to cancel our June 4-18 trip Going in for surgery next week. There goes our money.. I will be cancelling a lot of SWW meals. It will be extremely hard not to look here everyday to see who's coming (celebrities) and all the great happenings to come. Who am I kidding, I will still be looking..lol I will post on the June ADR cancell thread in a few minutes. Here too if you want

Oh no!! I'm so sorry