Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[yulilin3]

@yulilin3 if it works like FSF you can bank on fireworks 15 min before park closing time.

The thing is that we know that and Disney knows it too, so why not just put it on the schedule

 

[The Sunrise Student]

Guys and Gals

Do you realize that last year they didn't even announce FtF until April 24th!

However the VIP package Rebel Rendezvous was announced Feb 28th with new SW merch.

I know I am going crazy as well, even though I have other trips to plan.

AND GET THIS, I am finding there is a huge difference between WDW and Disney Land, I am 46 days from my Disney Land SWC trip and they don't even have park hours up for that time frame, and I couldn't even book character meals until 60 days before (talk about drive me BATTY!)

So after trying to plan this DL SWC trip I am thankful WDW does things the way they do! And I have started to give WDW a little more props

 

[yulilin3]

Just checked back with the DPB SWW post from Feb. 17th and reading some of Shawn Slater answers he confirms that JAT Obi Wan and Beyond is coming back. So that's 2 shows that we now have confirmed. Stars of the Saga and Obi Wan and Beyond.
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...e-force-star-wars-weekends-is-getting-closer/

 

[wdhinn89]

Since all of the shows are a Tier 1 I guess that means only one FP+ can be booked and the only way to see the other shows would be to stand on the standby line. How far in advance is it recommended to stand in line to see the show?

 

[yulilin3]

Since all of the shows are a Tier 1 I guess that means only one FP+ can be booked and the only way to see the other shows would be to stand on the standby line. How far in advance is it recommended to stand in line to see the show?

If you're using FP for the shows try and get Stars of the Saga, that's the more popular one.
Visit to the Maul (when Ray Park is here) and My Short Story (When Warwick Davis is here) are the second most popular, standby would be around 45minutes to an hour
Behind the Force and Obi Wan and Beyond are the least popular, you should be fine lining up 30 to 45 minutes before the show

 

[prgal0715]

where are you staying?

Staying at OKW for the first time in years. Can't wait!

 

[Hootch]

A quick question. We will be at SWW on May 29th. I know the park is current;y scheduled to open at 8:00 AM. I also know that DHS generally allows people in early. Is it expecetd that the gates will open significantly early that morning? Anyone care to guess how early?

We have only been to SWW in 2007 when it was around later in June. Our son saw the prequels as they came out and watched the originals multiple times with original and updated versions. Our daughter does not remember it at all and has finished all of the movies now. We're not planning to do a lot of the events. I enjoyed walking around looking watching the characters in the Imperial section. Any suggestions for an arrival time at the gates?

 

[yulilin3]

A quick question. We will be at SWW on May 29th. I know the park is current;y scheduled to open at 8:00 AM. I also know that DHS generally allows people in early. Is it expecetd that the gates will open significantly early that morning? Anyone care to guess how early?

We have only been to SWW in 2007 when it was around later in June. Our son saw the prequels as they came out and watched the originals multiple times with original and updated versions. Our daughter does not remember it at all and has finished all of the movies now. We're not planning to do a lot of the events. I enjoyed walking around looking watching the characters in the Imperial section. Any suggestions for an arrival time at the gates?

The park opens around 7:30 am but they hold you at Hollywood Blvd and Vine for the stormtrooper welcome show, then everyone goes to their first destination around 7:50am. Star Tours and TSMM are usually open at that time but RnRC and ToT open at 8am

 

[Hootch]

Thank you for the quick reply

 

[DisneyDreamMaker]

This will be our 3rd SWW, we will be there the first weekend. DH is a huge fan and I hate to confess it but until our first SWW I had never seen the movies. Now my kids and I are big fans as well and can't wait for our upcoming trip. The last 2 years we have gone we haven't done any of the shows. Met all the characters, watched the parade, fireworks, done JTA and of course done all the regular DHS stuff. Not interested in celebrity meet and greets. Any recommendations on SW shows we should try to see (FYI my boys will be 7 & 9)? I was thinking PMC might be fun for them if we can get them in.

Thanks in advance

 

[MakiraMarlena]

obviously they cannot announce the celebrities before they are signed.


Obi Wan and Beyond (awesome show) is easy to get into, because JAT is there every weekend and does his show every day. Use an FP for the weekly celebrity shows if you want to see those.

 

[yulilin3]

This will be our 3rd SWW, we will be there the first weekend. DH is a huge fan and I hate to confess it but until our first SWW I had never seen the movies. Now my kids and I are big fans as well and can't wait for our upcoming trip. The last 2 years we have gone we haven't done any of the shows. Met all the characters, watched the parade, fireworks, done JTA and of course done all the regular DHS stuff. Not interested in celebrity meet and greets. Any recommendations on SW shows we should try to see (FYI my boys will be 7 & 9)? I was thinking PMC might be fun for them if we can get them in.

Thanks in advance

I think that for kids under 10 they would enjoy Behind the Force (if they are into SW Rebels) it's a neat way to learn about voice acting and the actors behind your favorite shows and cartoons. Stars of the Saga might get boring, but if they are interested and love the movies they might enjoy it. There's a lot of behind the scenes questions and JAT does a great job to keep the show entertaining

 

[Itinkso]

Join the SWW Roll Call Thread!
http://www.disboards.com/threads/sww-2015-roll-call.3358654/

@yulilin3 - no TBT photos today?

 

[yulilin3]

Join the SWW Roll Call Thread!
http://www.disboards.com/threads/sww-2015-roll-call.3358654/

@yulilin3 - no TBT photos today?

On it!!

 

[yulilin3]

TBT SWW 2011...we will never get this view again

 

[lovethattink]

It might seem strange to see the stage without the hat in the backround of the SWW pictures. And this is coming from someone who was never fond of the hat.

 

[hydrotony]

Stars of the Saga is the big show to use your Tier 1 FP+ on BUT last year when Mark Hamill showed up, he had a Conversation With Mark Hamill show apart from SOTS. I had to scramble to switch my previously scheduled SOTS FP+ for the Mark Hamill show FP+. I had to do standby for the other shows, arrived at least an hour ahead of time if I could.

obviously they cannot announce the celebrities before they are signed.


Obi Wan and Beyond (awesome show) is easy to get into, because JAT is there every weekend and does his show every day. Use an FP for the weekly celebrity shows if you want to see those.

 

[hydrotony]

Let's see if I can get some 2003 SWW SOTS photos posted... The celebrity guests were Michonne Bourriague (Aurra Sing SWI), Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian) and Anthony Daniels (C-3PO)

 

[yulilin3]

11 weeks to Go

 

[MakiraMarlena]

I went 2 days, used FP for Stars of the Saga one day, Mark Hamill the next day. I walked into Ray Park's show and JAT's show after Mark Hamill with little to no waiting in line, but I went in by myself and could snag an empty chair for Ray. His show did fill up by the time it started.