Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[BadgerGirl84]

There's a Jedi Mickey Dinner available right now. It's on 5/15 at 8:35PM

I should have added that I was able to book a Jedi Mickey dinner at H&V for 5/15 at 8:30pm-ish...but I'm hoping to rebook for something earlier, as my 1 year old's bedtime is usually 7:30pm.

 

[lovethattink]

I know they put a temporary stage up in front of the hat during SWW but....

My son is 10. So he's never seen the park without the hat. One day recently when we went to DHS, it was rainy and the lights had just gone on. He stood on Hollywood BlVD and announced how beautiful it looked. Dh and I had to agree, since we thought the hat outwore it's welcome.

Not sure where else they could put a stage. Back in the good ole days, it was the stage at Star Tours. But that was quickly outgrown by the number of fans coming to SWW.

 

[wdhinn89]

Did you mean the Jedi Mickey lunch or dinner? I believe the Star Wars Sci Fi meal is only available as breakfast.

No, just for plain ole lunch or dinner. lol Just hoping if someone was going to cancel because they snagged a character diner we could arrange a transfer.

 

[Koh1977]

FSF packages went up to $69. I'm expecting about the same for FTF.

That's a lot for parade viewing and a fireworks dessert party! Even if it's only around $60 for adults and $40 for kids, that would be $200 for my family. DEFINITELY would rather have a night at AKL and be able to do more SWW meet and greets, etc. on Saturday the 30th instead of our flight landing at 2:30pm!

 

[yulilin3]

That's a lot for parade viewing and a fireworks dessert party! Even if it's only around $60 for adults and $40 for kids, that would be $200 for my family. DEFINITELY would rather have a night at AKL and be able to do more SWW meet and greets, etc. on Saturday the 30th instead of our flight landing at 2:30pm!

AKL is my favorite resort of them all.
Don't sweat the FtF thing. Yes, it's nice to have a reserved area and the dessert party is great but you can def. do all those things with proper planning.

 

[Koh1977]

AKL is my favorite resort of them all.
Don't sweat the FtF thing. Yes, it's nice to have a reserved area and the dessert party is great but you can def. do all those things with proper planning.

Well, we have a 7pm ADR at H&V that night anyway so the dessert party wouldn't have been enjoyed quite as much. We are also going to be there (at least for dinner and after) with my parents who were not planning on doing the Ftf package, so this way, we can snag some seats somewhere after dinner and just relax, etc. while waiting for the fireworks. DH or I could take DS on one more ride or something perhaps in between. We will have to play it by ear a bit. I am sure DS will want to see the pre-show, so maybe scouting out a place to view that will mean waiting that long before hand!

Staying at the Poly for the rest of the trip, and was planning to skip AK this time around, BUT DD LOVES the giraffes. She's already bummed about no Pirates ride...

 

[yulilin3]

Well, we have a 7pm ADR at H&V that night anyway so the dessert party wouldn't have been enjoyed quite as much. We are also going to be there (at least for dinner and after) with my parents who were not planning on doing the Ftf package, so this way, we can snag some seats somewhere after dinner and just relax, etc. while waiting for the fireworks. DH or I could take DS on one more ride or something perhaps in between. We will have to play it by ear a bit. I am sure DS will want to see the pre-show, so maybe scouting out a place to view that will mean waiting that long before hand!

Staying at the Poly for the rest of the trip, and was planning to skip AK this time around, BUT DD LOVES the giraffes. She's already bummed about no Pirates ride...

Giraffes are one of my favorite too. If you get seats by Min and Bills (The boat quick service) you'll be able to see the pre show on the bug jumbotron. The only thing is that you would be a bit too close to the fireworks but it's not a bad view

 

[lovethattink]

That's a lot for parade viewing and a fireworks dessert party! Even if it's only around $60 for adults and $40 for kids, that would be $200 for my family. DEFINITELY would rather have a night at AKL and be able to do more SWW meet and greets, etc. on Saturday the 30th instead of our flight landing at 2:30pm!

FSF started out the same price. But when the event was extended, the dessert price increased. When the newest dessert party was announced for Frozen and Osborne Lights, the event rate went up to $90.

 

[Koh1977]

Giraffes are one of my favorite too. If you get seats by Min and Bills (The boat quick service) you'll be able to see the pre show on the bug jumbotron. The only thing is that you would be a bit too close to the fireworks but it's not a bad view

Although you're close to the fireworks if you're in the FtF viewing area as well, correct? We will have to stake out a place to watch the parade, but I think it will be ok...I remember standing in line for the FSF parade check-in and that was ridiculously long and hot.

Now to propose the idea to DH

 

[Nhebron]

So...are we still thinking FTF will come out on March 22, because that would make me happy. My FP window opens on March 23rd.

On an unrelated note, my local zoo is having a Star Wars day this weekend. Nice way to get excited for our upcoming trip!

 

[yulilin3]

So...are we still thinking FTF will come out on March 22, because that would make me happy. My FP window opens on March 23rd.

On an unrelated note, my local zoo is having a Star Wars day this weekend. Nice way to get excited for our upcoming trip!

the CM from the VIP tour said that they were expecting the VIP package and FtF to be announced around March 23.

 

[jane2073]

I don't think we signed in yet for SWW.

We will be there the first weekend.
The third weekend (May29-31)
And Friday, June 5th.

 

[OZMom]

I know this is waaaaaaaay off topic, but if any of you are in New England with me, there's a pretty good chance we will see the Northern Lights tonight There's supposed to be a KP# of 9 at about 9PM

 

[mexxican]

Does anyone know if the Disney rewards Visa discount works for Jedi Mickey @ H&V? I just applied for one with the current $200 referral offer (no annual fee) to use for the VIP tour (15% off) and I saw that H&V was on the list of discounted restaurants. Anyone try to use it last year?

 

[yulilin3]

Does anyone know if the Disney rewards Visa discount works for Jedi Mickey @ H&V? I just applied for one with the current $200 referral offer (no annual fee) to use for the VIP tour (15% off) and I saw that H&V was on the list of discounted restaurants. Anyone try to use it last year?

Reports from last year was that it was accepted but sometimes you had to push for it because CM were told that no discounts applied.

 

[coluk003]

ok ill bite what the heck is FSF. I know its simple but i cant for the life of me figure it out. Feel Some Force? lol

 

[mexxican]

ok ill bite what the heck is FSF. I know its simple but i cant for the life of me figure it out. Feel Some Force? lol

Frozen Summer Fun?

 

[yulilin3]

Frozen Summer Fun?

It was the package offered during last year's Frozen Summer event

 

[coluk003]

so this will be a cryptic message but i come here because iv got to say something. First thank you for everything on this site and this page. Ive been lucky enough to go to Disneyland more times then i can count, and planning this WDW trip for May is something ive wanted to do for a year or so. That being said I lost my job today, Im not mad, upset or anything it was truly my own stupidity and knew this was coming. If it hadn't I would have been very very surprised. At my age youd think id have learned to just keep my mouth shut and not complain or if i do, learn to say things the right way. That being said the new today i will not let it ruin this vacation, not one bit. Im still going to do all the things i wanted to do over a month ago. While actually writing this i didnt think i would get so sad, I wasnt happy going to work and firgured when this day came it would be ok. Im not looking for anyone to say sorry or show me anything because truly it was my fault. It was my dream job, but that dream job wasnt what i thought it was and i was depressed going to work all the time and just going through the motions.

Again, thanks for reading this lol. Ill be there at SWW and I plan to treat myself to WDW again just not sure when.

May the force be with you all

 

[coluk003]

Frozen Summer Fun?

that would be it. i wasnt even CLOSE lol