Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[HCinKC]

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.

I was thinking this when I looked at that other thread with the removal pics. It will just seem strange to not see the hat, period. But, I think it will be neat having the chinese theatre as a backdrop...more "Hollywood", less "Disney". I like that.

 

[poison ivy]

Is the stage remaining in place? I was thinking they could move it back some now that the hat is gone.

 

[yulilin3]

Is the stage remaining in place? I was thinking they could move it back some now that the hat is gone.

I'm thinking the same thing, that the stage can now be where the hat was giving a bit more space.

 

[Itinkso]

If the stage gets moved back, and guests crowd into that larger space as they follow the motorcade, could VIP/FTF guests still have a good view?

 

[yulilin3]

If the stage gets moved back, and guests crowd into that larger space as they follow the motorcade, could VIP/FTF guests still have a good view?

they drop the ropes of the FtF package area as soon as the parade starts and they tell you that as soon as the parade goes thru people will be walking behind it and if you want a good spot for the welcome show to just join the crowd as they approach the stage. That's what happened last year

 

[lovethattink]

If the stage gets moved back, and guests crowd into that larger space as they follow the motorcade, could VIP/FTF guests still have a good view?

If you stay in the area, no. DS and I stayed in the package area. DH followed the ropes to the stage. It is way crowded and packed in like sardines. If you get a spot at the rope, it's not as bad. They leave space between the rope and the kids in the parade.

they drop the ropes of the FtF package area as soon as the parade starts and they tell you that as soon as the parade goes thru people will be walking behind it and if you want a good spot for the welcome show to just join the crowd as they approach the stage. That's what happened last year

 

[coluk003]

will the shows happen everyday on the weekend? or do they have some on friday some on atuday and the last few on sundays. Or does everything happen on sun just as saturday and friday?

 

[MakiraMarlena]

Schedule has been the same all 3 weekend days.

 

[yulilin3]

will the shows happen everyday on the weekend? or do they have some on friday some on atuday and the last few on sundays. Or does everything happen on sun just as saturday and friday?

the SWW shows happen every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Obi Wan and Beyond is exactly the same show every day. Stars of the Saga will vary on the questions that JAT asks the guests, Behind the Force also changes a bit if different questions are asked to the voice actors
Last years Mark Hamill conversation was unique every day, he had so many stories to tell that 45 minutes wasn't enough

 

[coluk003]

ok so this thread is so long , i cant possibly go through it all and find the information im looking for ok well i could but that would take to long. As far as the FtF package can someone explain to me exactly where these things take place? I know you get a spot to watch the parade but how is that set up. Im assuming standing, but im really short like 5'2" short. We have breakfast that day, hopefully they will offer it on the friday we go. should we eat relativly quickly, get our pictures then go over to the waiting area for the parade? Is the area a large area, o rather small, does anone ahve or know of any pictures of the area/layout. And if i remember correctly, you get the dessert and fireworks at night with that correct? Does anyone know when they allow you to line up for that, and im assuming that is standing room only also?

Now that im thinking about it we might do the star wars breakfast on another day, maybe that saturday morning

 

[yulilin3]

ok so this thread is so long , i cant possibly go through it all and find the information im looking for ok well i could but that would take to long. As far as the FtF package can someone explain to me exactly where these things take place? I know you get a spot to watch the parade but how is that set up. Im assuming standing, but im really short like 5'2" short. We have breakfast that day, hopefully they will offer it on the friday we go. should we eat relativly quickly, get our pictures then go over to the waiting area for the parade? Is the area a large area, o rather small, does anone ahve or know of any pictures of the area/layout. And if i remember correctly, you get the dessert and fireworks at night with that correct? Does anyone know when they allow you to line up for that, and im assuming that is standing room only also?

Now that im thinking about it we might do the star wars breakfast on another day, maybe that saturday morning

here is a review http://www.mousesteps.com/dining-ma...essert-party-event-at-star-wars-weekends-2014
They have the kids sit down and the parents can either sit or stand behind them for the parade, you get ice cream from the ice cream carts and sodas and bottled water for the parade. A full dessert party with beverages for the fireworks portion. Last year they had only bar tables, no chairs

 

[OZMom]

I swear I've read that review at least twice before and I just now noticed that the drinks at the desert party we alcoholic. Are those included in the package price or are they additional?

 

[lovethattink]

I swear I've read that review at least twice before and I just now noticed that the drinks at the desert party we alcoholic. Are those included in the package price or are they additional?

Included

 

[AuntieK]

I swear I've read that review at least twice before and I just now noticed that the drinks at the desert party we alcoholic. Are those included in the package price or are they additional?

Those included alcoholic drinks must be the reason my niece keeps telling me I let her drink 7 cokes at the party

 

[yulilin3]

I swear I've read that review at least twice before and I just now noticed that the drinks at the desert party we alcoholic. Are those included in the package price or are they additional?

Included

That is worth the price. If you buy these drinks separately it's like $10 each.

 

[OZMom]

That is worth the price. If you buy these drinks separately it's like $10 each.

THAT is exactly what I was thinking. Even if the view is less than desirable, we can do the desert party and move over to the lake area for the fireworks

 

[lovethattink]

THAT is exactly what I was thinking. Even if the view is less than desirable, we can do the desert party and move over to the lake area for the fireworks

Better view of JAT and the characters from that dessert viewing area.

 

[yulilin3]

yeah that's the thing. The pre show to the fireworks are done on the stage and from the dessert party location you get an awesome view. Now if it's the same pre show as last year it's not super awesome (it's def. no hyperspace hoopla) so it would be a toss between awesome view of the stage or awesome view of the fireworks

 

[OZMom]

yeah that's the thing. The pre show to the fireworks are done on the stage and from the dessert party location you get an awesome view. Now if it's the same pre show as last year it's not super awesome (it's def. no hyperspace hoopla) so it would be a toss between awesome view of the stage or awesome view of the fireworks

The youtube video of the show from last year was kinda unimpressive. Our "planned day" is the first day of SWW so we're kinda stuck with finding out once we get there. How plausible would it be to watch the show, then move back for the fireworks?

 

[yulilin3]

The youtube video of the show from last year was kinda unimpressive. Our "planned day" is the first day of SWW so we're kinda stuck with finding out once we get there. How plausible would it be to watch the show, then move back for the fireworks?

it's start straight after. There's no time to move from one spot to the other without missing a couple of minutes