Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[Cluelyss]

2 questions. My galactic breakfast is for 8:10, will they let us in before the park opens or will we have to fight the crowd at rope drop? Also, it's showing that it's 2 DDP credits? Is that correct? It's only $50 OOP.

Yes, the breakfast is 2 credits on the DDP. Also, the park "unofficially" opens around 7:30 on SWW days, so you will be fine getting to your reservation on time. In fact, if you want to see the Stormtroopers welcome show, you will want to be in the park around 7:40.

 

[yulilin3]

2 questions. My galactic breakfast is for 8:10, will they let us in before the park opens or will we have to fight the crowd at rope drop? Also, it's showing that it's 2 DDP credits? Is that correct? It's only $50 OOP.

Yes, the breakfast is 2 credits on the DDP. Also, the park "unofficially" opens around 7:30 on SWW days, so you will be fine getting to your reservation on time. In fact, if you want to see the Stormtroopers welcome show, you will want to be in the park around 7:40.

Just to add. The park opens at 7:30am but they hold you at the intersection of Hollywood and Vine for the Stormtrooper welcome show, so the park really opens up around 7:50am . If you're going to breakfast just walk down Hollywood Blvd and make a left toward ABC Commissary

 

[Itinkso]

If you're going to breakfast just walk down Hollywood Blvd and make a left toward ABC Commissary

So sad. We can no longer use AI nor the Hat for giving directions to Commissary Lane and Chewie. I will miss the Hat!

 

[yulilin3]

So sad. We can no longer use AI nor the Hat for giving directions to Commissary Lane and Chewie. I will miss the Hat!

Now we can say "The Location Formerly Known as The Hat"

 

[HCinKC]

Just to add. The park opens at 7:30am but they hold you at the intersection of Hollywood and Vine for the Stormtrooper welcome show, so the park really opens up around 7:50am . If you're going to breakfast just walk down Hollywood Blvd and make a left toward ABC Commissary

I plan on RD Sunday morning of the first weekend. We have no plans for the celebrity autograph FP lines, so what would be a good time for a good view of the Stormtroopers? If we are there by 7, will we still be able to see them, or will we be pretty far back? We can do earlier, especially since I am sure we will all be up early with excitement. We could do Friday morning, but I was trying to spread out our early mornings/late nights, so that we aren't too tired on any one day. <-- Is why I didn't mention Saturday, as we have plans to take it slower at AK that day. Though, I suppose we could do RD and head to AK after.
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[Itinkso]

I plan on RD Sunday morning of the first weekend. We have no plans for the celebrity autograph FP lines, so what would be a good time for a good view of the Stormtroopers? If we are there by 7, will we still be able to see them, or will we be pretty far back? We can do earlier, especially since I am sure we will all be up early with excitement. We could do Friday morning, but I was trying to spread out our early mornings/late nights, so that we aren't too tired on any one day. <-- Is why I didn't mention Saturday, as we have plans to take it slower at AK that day. Though, I suppose we could do RD and head to AK after.
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By arriving at 7:00, you'll be able to see them without any problem. The Troopers are atop mini-floats and can easily be seen.

 

[OZMom]

Does anyone need a Jedi Mickey at H&V for 2 people. It's on May 16 at 4:15? I grabbed it this morning and DH is not interested in going. I don't want to just drop it if someone here can use it.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

Just posted by Disney... JAT back this year... Mall location, show location... Not much other detail yet but hopefully soon...?

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...e-force-star-wars-weekends-is-getting-closer/

"The Force is growing stronger here at Walt Disney World Resort as the galaxy prepares for this year’s Star WarsWeekends. If you’re as big a fan of the annual Disney’s Hollywood Studios event as I am, you’ll be excited to learn that several crowd-favorites are back in 2015, including James Arnold Taylor! Known for voicing characters such as Obi-Wan Kenobi on “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” Taylor will host the Stars of the Saga talk show with everyone’s favorite stormtrooper preshow at a new, larger location in Theater of the Stars on Sunset Boulevard.

Darth’s Mall is also moving to a new and expanded complex near Streets of America, where you can find Star Wars-themed and exclusive event merchandise just for Star Wars Weekends 2015.

One of my favorite out-of-this-world experiences to catch this year is the Jedi Mickey’s Star Wars Dine at Hollywood and Vine. My day just wouldn’t be complete without dinner surrounded by my favorite Disney pals dressed in their Star Wars best!

The galaxy won’t be so far, far away when beloved and iconic Star Wars characters assemble and “Summon the Force” each night for a grand celebration, including a look back at your greatest moments throughout the day on social media. For the finale, the night sky will erupt in an interstellar frenzy of fireworks as “Symphony in the Stars” salutes the saga’s most dramatic stories and brings you as close to the Force as you can get.

We’re still gathering all your favorite droids and scoundrels, so stay tuned to the Disney Parks Blog and StarWars.com for the latest updates. As we announced in December, the fun comes to our galaxy Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from May 15 – June 14, 2015. Check out StarWarsWeekends.com for all the must-know event details.

Are you planning on joining the Force? If so, which characters are you looking forward to seeing the most? For my boys, it’s the Jawas – they love to trade with those little guys! Let us know your favorites in the comments!"

 

[inkedupmomma]

Just saw this on my FB page and thought I should share!

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...e-force-star-wars-weekends-is-getting-closer/

 

[yulilin3]

Well I guess this confirms that the SW shows will be at Theater of the Stars...On the upside I'm loving the logo

 

[lovethattink]

Well I guess this confirms that the SW shows will be at Theater of the Stars...On the upside I'm loving the logo
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And sounds like Darth's Mall will be at the 2nd location for Oaken's.

 

[Skywise]

It.

Begins.

AGAIN!!!!!

 

[Brandiwlf]

So will they not have the beauty and the beast show during sww?

 

[yulilin3]

So will they not have the beauty and the beast show during sww?

From another site the B&B shows will be done only in the mornings and then the afternoon will be all SW shows

 

[lovethattink]

So will they not have the beauty and the beast show during sww?

Rumor someone posted earlier in the thread suggested that B&B would be at different times, but still shown.

 

[lovethattink]

I find this lack of air conditioning disturbing...

 

[Brandiwlf]

Also, is that Theater bigger than the one used in the past- do you think it will be easier to see the Special shows without fp+?

 

[Itinkso]

I find this lack of air conditioning disturbing...

And the thunderstorms, too!

Perhaps they are bringing in big name celebrities where they need the larger venue?

Or, because there aren't many seasonal entertainment CMs, having B&B only in the mornings frees up a lot of CMs to then be SWW roaming CMs in the afternoons. A very interesting move...

 

[yulilin3]

First post updated. Not only lack of A/C but the shows are now at the mercy of the weather. I'm sure they won't have shows if it's raining heavily or lightning. I won't freak out until I experience it for myself but....dare I say it...I have a bad feeling about this

 

[yulilin3]

Also, is that Theater bigger than the one used in the past- do you think it will be easier to see the Special shows without fp+?

Theater of the Stars has a capacity of 1500 because it's one long bench that they can cram people in, shoulder to shoulder