Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[cvjpirate]

Just for laughs but the Disney Parks Blog most recent article:
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...ps-you-plan-save-for-future-disney-vacations/
save money for your future Disney trip

Saw that and sent it to both my Daughters as I told them this would be the last year I paid for them to go to Disney.

 

[The Sunrise Student]

I GOTEM!!!!

I did something funny cause of the guests that will be there

Friday May 15th FtF Premium Package
Saturday May 23rd FtF Deluxe Package

Woot Woot! So glad they announced those...

truly hoping the shows remain same time as last year so I can firm up my planning around this.

 

[superrach]

It's all about the show you pick for your SWW show.
Behind the Force Rebels and Obi Wan are easy to get into. Also Theater of the Stars has about 400 additional seating from Premiere Theater since it's stadium benches I'm sure they will cram as many people as they can
Stanby line for the popular shows will be at least one hour waits

That's good to know; I've never been but am going this year! I decided to make a FP for the SotS show; thought that would be a good one for a novice!

 

[yulilin3]

I GOTEM!!!!

I did something funny cause of the guests that will be there

Friday May 15th FtF Premium Package
Saturday May 23rd FtF Deluxe Package

Woot Woot! So glad they announced those...

truly hoping the shows remain same time as last year so I can firm up my planning around this.

the updated times for shows are on the first post. All announced

 

[CJK]

Congrats all! I look forward to reading all about both packages and how they work out on May 15th. We can't afford to buy either package since this is just an extra trip to make use of our annual passes in between our regular trips. We are also staying offsite, so we can't book any fast passes yet. I'm having serious doubts that any FP's for the shows will still be available by the time we can book. Dh won't stand in line for an hour, so I have a feeling we're sunk. We are looking forward to the fireworks and just walking around to see the characters, but the shows were a big draw (particularly the Stormtrooper pre-show). Ah well, we're lucky to be able to go at all.

 

[The Sunrise Student]

My Schedule just went to packed on Saturday the 23rd because of how the FtF Deluxe Package works...

Question: Does anyone remember how long the EWOK show was? Or any of the shows for that matter.

 

[yulilin3]

Booked the $69 package for the 4 of us for June 5. Woo Hoo!!!!!

I already had fast passes for SOTS. So do I change those for a tier 1 ride planning on getting into the SOTS with the package, or keep the fast passes until I know for sure that day? What do you think the odds will be for getting in that day with the package?

How important is SotS to you?? we don't know how many spots they will have available for the Premium package per show.

 

[The Sunrise Student]

the updated times for shows are on the first post. All announced

So those ARE the times on the first page, good, good... didn't know if that was last years thing or not.

 

[yulilin3]

My Schedule just went to packed on Saturday the 23rd because of how the FtF Deluxe Package works...

Question: Does anyone remember how long the EWOK show was? Or any of the shows for that matter.

SotS including the pre show 45min
All others are 30 min. Obi Wan can run a bit longer maybe to 40 minutes

 

[yulilin3]

So those ARE the times on the first page, good, good... didn't know if that was last years thing or not.

anything in RED is this years confirmed by Disney

 

[tlh119]

We just booked for the $69 package for 4 on June 13th!!!

 

[jane2073]

How important is SotS to you?? we don't know how many spots they will have available for the Premium package per show.

We did the same thing that day. We have our FP SotS and are are going to (try to) use our package fast past for A Visit to the Maul.

 

[yulilin3]

Congrats all! I look forward to reading all about both packages and how they work out on May 15th. We can't afford to buy either package since this is just an extra trip to make use of our annual passes in between our regular trips. We are also staying offsite, so we can't book any fast passes yet. I'm having serious doubts that any FP's for the shows will still be available by the time we can book. Dh won't stand in line for an hour, so I have a feeling we're sunk. We are looking forward to the fireworks and just walking around to see the characters, but the shows were a big draw (particularly the Stormtrooper pre-show). Ah well, we're lucky to be able to go at all.

Yeah SotS will be one of the hardest to get into.
Just got off of the phone with Disney's Guest Relations. I sent an email Friday explaining my frustration at being an AP and not being able to book fp for the shows.
She said that she understands and that AP are a valued part of the Disney family but that it's something that they are working on now. No changes to the 30 day policy. She said that some fp might be available once the 30 day mark comes around but that she's not sure.

 

[AuntieK]

Now I just upgraded my package to the deluxe premium one. The kids were excited about Frank Oz so I decided it was worth the price to know we can see his show. Very nice CM. He called Guest Services to find out if there will be seating for the fireworks with the deluxe premium package. We were both curious why only the lowered price package has the standing room only caveat. According to guest services, there will be no chairs in either area.

 

[yulilin3]

FOR ANYONE CHECKING INTO THE THREAD NOW

Premium Packages were released this morning at 10am Call now if interested 407 WDW DINE
SWW Premium Package $69 adult/ $39 kids includes:
Reserved Parade viewing with snacks and soft drinks/water
1 priority seating show at Theater of the Stars to be booked the morning of your package at Min and Bills starting at 10am. (First come first served)
Reserved area for Symphony in the Stars and Dessert party including alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages. Standing room only
Check in for this event is Min and Bills and starts at 10am

SWW Deluxe Premium $99 adults/ $64 kids includes:
All of the Premium package offerings plus
The option to walk behind the parade to the front of the event stage
Direct access to Darth's Mall (no waiting) only the day of your package
Priority seating to all SWW shows at Theater of the Stars
Check in for this event is at the My Magic Service Center (old Sid's.)
Both packages have 1 day cancellation policy.
Payment is done at moment of booking

 

[seigyoku]

Blargh. Was busy this morning, got into work, saw thread, got through after a few tries, but may have to redo how entire trip goes since it seems the 15th is sold out but the 16th is open.

Oh well. BF is just gonna have to deaaaaaaal.

 

[CJK]

Thanks, yulilin3! I guess we'll just have to wait and see.

 

[Skywise]

SWW Deluxe Premium $99 adults/ $64 kids includes:
All of the Premium package offerings plus
The option to walk behind the parade to the front of the event stage

I wonder if this means they won't be doing the "rope drop" like they did last year letting all the FtF attendees walk up to the stage as the parade passed... It's not like people marching in the back are going to get to SEE the parade, let alone get to talk to the guest stars so I'm not quite sure what the perk is (other than being in the parade)

 

[BobaFettFan]

. And I will post constantly on this thread, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

And here I thought I wasn't going to check this board every morning once I finally arrived! Silly me...

 

[db99]

As always, this thread is on the money! Just called and got right through with no wait and booked the deluxe package on 5/17.