Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[Skywise]

Frozen Summer Fun?

I believe that was Frozen Summer Funding.

 

[Skywise]

C'mon guys - were well within the 60 day period for SWW and there's no guest listings and no FtF announcements but we're already supposed to have made our 60 day FP+ plans, let alone the 180 day ADRs?!

I respect the logistics Disney has to go through to pull this off but you can't put us under these sorts of planning constraints then toss out events and schedules that force us to rework our plans forcing poor Yullin here to monitor a discussion thread about past histories so we can make educated guesses about itinerary planning - all so we can have a magical time with an overpriced vacation?!

Rant off!

(It's so bad that I was planning a trip to Vegas a few weeks back for a few weeks from now. Disney has "trained" me so well that I booked tickets for a show we wanted to see about 2 months in advance coz I wanted to get good seats. Not Tier 1 $$$$ seats but Tier 2 $$$ seats. ...
I got front row seats. No, you don't understand... I got seats A1 and A2 because NOBODY else had bought seats yet!!! )

 

[Koh1977]

Not directly related, but somewhat so...?

Thoughts on HBD for lunch? Is it 2 credits at lunch AND dinner? Anyone tried their fettucini alfredo? Trying to choose a TS lunch (break from heat after the parade and to avoid the crowded CS during SWW)...

 

[Itinkso]

Not directly related, but somewhat so...?

Thoughts on HBD for lunch? Is it 2 credits at lunch AND dinner? Anyone tried their fettucini alfredo? Trying to choose a TS lunch (break from heat after the parade and to avoid the crowded CS during SWW)...

Signatures are 2TS credits even for lunch. We like Brown Derby and sometimes just eat at their outdoor lounge, but, it isn't on the Dining Plan. SciFi for lunch is a good choice but may be hard to find an ADR.

If you have time to take a little longer break, there's the Captain's Grille @ Yacht Club... we are trying it next month.

 

[markmcalear]

Not directly related, but somewhat so...?

Thoughts on HBD for lunch? Is it 2 credits at lunch AND dinner? Anyone tried their fettucini alfredo? Trying to choose a TS lunch (break from heat after the parade and to avoid the crowded CS during SWW)...

I ate at HBD last year and found it to be very average (as did the other 8 members of my party). Certainly not on a par with other signature restaurants and imo not worth 2 credits. I personally would go for Sci-Fi or 50s Prime Time if you can get an ADR at either.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

Not directly related, but somewhat so...?

Thoughts on HBD for lunch? Is it 2 credits at lunch AND dinner? Anyone tried their fettucini alfredo? Trying to choose a TS lunch (break from heat after the parade and to avoid the crowded CS during SWW)...

I love HBD for lunch! I've had their Fettuccini Alfredo at least 3 times in the last year or so. I don't use the Dining Plan but I found the cost for the food worth it for out of pocket.

 

[yulilin3]

@Skywise Imagine 2 years ago when we only got the schedule the week before the first weekend just because CM would leak it. Thanks to fp+ we now have the schedule of shows much earlier and thanks to the VIP package and FtF we have times for parade and fireworks.As I said before, we are right on schedule, I know it's hard to plan but the times haven't really changed that dramatically so it's ok to go by last years schedule and the celebrities should be announced next month.

And just to keep the conversation moving along
who are you excited to meet? (please other than the usual I hope Harrison Ford comes ) are you planning on doing celebrity autgraphs? what would you like getting signed?

 

[yulilin3]

Other thread on another site is reporting that Freddie Prinze Jr. will make his SWW debut this year (he was the only one from SW Rebels core cast that didn't come last year) and also Taylor Grey is confirmed to come back. Again rumors until Disney announces the list.

 

[yulilin3]

We have more clues as to where exactly Darth's Mall will be this year and as rumored it'll be a 3 part sort of thing. Each area will have a SW theme. The current store next to Monsters Inc meet and greet (in front of Studio Catering) then the old AFI location (recently used for Oakens Trading Post) and the old Prop Shop (used to be part of the queue of Backlot Tour) permits were filed Monday to "provide labor, materials, and/or electric for construction" for the last 2 building areas.

 

[xApril]

I'm excited to meet James again! I bought his book last year, but it didn't arrive till after SWW was over. Last year was my first year officially going often so I bought the poster. I will continue having people sign it that didn't sign it last year.

Also, ridiculously excited for the merchandise, but hoping there isn't a lot I love so I don't break the bank.

 

[cherice95403]

Woo hoo! I FINALLY scored Galactic breakfast reservations for 6/13! I can now stop stalking the Disney dining reservations page and move on with my life

 

[yulilin3]

I'm excited to meet James again! I bought his book last year, but it didn't arrive till after SWW was over. Last year was my first year officially going often so I bought the poster. I will continue having people sign it that didn't sign it last year.

Also, ridiculously excited for the merchandise, but hoping there isn't a lot I love so I don't break the bank.

I have his book as well

 

[CinderElsa]

Other thread on another site is reporting that Freddie Prinze Jr. will make his SWW debut this year (he was the only one from SW Rebels core cast that didn't come last year) and also Taylor Grey is confirmed to come back. Again rumors until Disney announces the list.

My middle school self is excited about this.

 

[yulilin3]

My middle school self is excited about this.

Me too!! If he comes I'm going for his autograph.

 

[cherice95403]

Can anyone who has done it tell me if the FTF package is worth it? It sounds like you still have to line up for the parade seating about as early as everyone else and the fireworks location isn't the best. Other than the treats, what's the draw. I feel like I am missing something.

 

[ConnieB]

Other thread on another site is reporting that Freddie Prinze Jr. will make his SWW debut this year (he was the only one from SW Rebels core cast that didn't come last year) and also Taylor Grey is confirmed to come back. Again rumors until Disney announces the list.

Any rumor about which weekend Rebels might be.....last year I believe they were the last weekend.

 

[yulilin3]

Any rumor about which weekend Rebels might be.....last year I believe they were the last weekend.

actually rebels voice actors came every weekend, the added weekend, weekend 5 was for Clone War voice actors.

 

[OZMom]

@Skywise

And just to keep the conversation moving along
who are you excited to meet? (please other than the usual I hope Harrison Ford comes ) are you planning on doing celebrity autgraphs? what would you like getting signed?

DH and I are not big celebrity people. We will probably only seek out autographs if there's someone there the first weekend who really peaks our interest. Obviously I would love to meet Mark Hammil, but I'm not sure we have to patience to wait in that kind of line. As of right now, our plan is no autographs. The only character meet I want is Chewbacca, and of course Darth Vader and Boba Fett at the breakfast. I promised DH this trip would be very laid back and we would do whatever struck us at the moment. It's making me crazy to not have a color coded schedule, but it's his trip too

I was hoping to get light sabers signed by a few characters for each of our boys since they're not coming with us, but apparently Darth Vader and Boba Fett don't sign autographs so a picture will have to do

 

[yulilin3]

Can anyone who has done it tell me if the FTF package is worth it? It sounds like you still have to line up for the parade seating about as early as everyone else and the fireworks location isn't the best. Other than the treats, what's the draw. I feel like I am missing something.

it really depends on you and your family.
You have to get in line at the check in podium around 10:30am at the latest so not as early if you were holding spots on the shady side of the street (latest 10am) you get a reserved area where they have the kids sit up front and parents can either sit or stand behind, some goodies during the parade and the dessert party is very cool, enough space to move around, great spot for Summon the Force pre show and a good spot for fireworks.
I guess one of the biggest draw is to know you'll have a spot and you won't be shoulder to shoulder with other people. Especially during the dessert party, it's very laid back and relaxed.

 

[ConnieB]

actually rebels voice actors came every weekend, the added weekend, weekend 5 was for Clone War voice actors.

Ooops..just showed my ignorance about the voice actors didn't I? Not into the animated shows.

Reason I was asking is I'm really really hoping that the last weekend will again be the animated series that my family isn't as interested in meeting. Our original plan was to be there all 5 weekends, but the girls have applied to staff encampment and they just changed the dates to start on June 9 instead of 16.....putting a wrinkle in our plans. I'll head for home while they head for Colorado.....unless Harrison Ford will be there that weekend, lol. (Sorry, had to poke ya).