Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[yulilin3]

So I'm inputting the FTF info into my spreadsheet (yes, I have a spreadsheet) and our Galactic Breakfast is at 9:30. Obviously we won't make it to check in at 10, do you think we'll be able to get the SoTS special seating if we check in a little later?

honestly, no. Try and check in earlier for breakfast, or if you find an earlier spot for it

 

[coluk003]

So I'm inputting the FTF info into my spreadsheet (yes, I have a spreadsheet) and our Galactic Breakfast is at 9:30. Obviously we won't make it to check in at 10, do you think we'll be able to get the SoTS special seating if we check in a little later?

The SotS isnt till the afternoon, did you mean the parade?

 

[yulilin3]

The SotS isnt till the afternoon, did you mean the parade?

no, if you have the Premium package you have to pick a SW show. They have limited amount and it's on a first come first served basis. The more popular ones are guaranteed to be filled first. You have to pick the show you want when you check in at Min and Bills at 10am.
That's why you should be there by 9:30am to start making the line for that so you get the show you want

 

[MakiraMarlena]

I don't know, right now I don't plan on cancelling my FPs since you can't book one for FTF until you check in for the package. And what if the one I want is gone by then.

 

[coluk003]

DAM YOU DISNEY*shakes 40yo fist* why have names for two packages when the name is similar. SOrry @OZMom and @yulilin3

After this year ill be able to contribute in a good fashion, this is all new to me

 

[alafond83]

How bad are lines to get into Darth's Mall on the other weekends besides the first weekend? We will be there the second weekend. Also, if I have a D-Tech me reservation, can I skip the line? And if so, do I get to stay in the Mall to look around after my D-Tech me is done? Can my family (they are not doing D-Tech me) come with me?

I was wondering the same thing. My DH has an appt for D-Tech but wasn't sure If I would be able to get in with him. Maybe someone will be able to answer it.

 

[coluk003]

I really feel bad for people that read tis thread on the weekends then have to work on Monday, how far behind they will be.

 

[jtowntoflorida]

no, if you have the Premium package you have to pick a SW show. They have limited amount and it's on a first come first served basis. The more popular ones are guaranteed to be filled first. You have to pick the show you want when you check in at Min and Bills at 10am.
That's why you should be there by 9:30am to start making the line for that so you get the show you want

If this is how it ends up playing out, then we'll likely cancel the package. There is no way I'm lining up 90 minutes before the parade for the reserved area which should, in theory, allow us to skip having to wait for long periods of time. Luckily, we're not going until Weekend IV, and if we see reports of shows really being "sold out" unless people line up that early before the checkin, then we'll just cancel. For FSF I refused to wait in the line and strolled up, no line, at about 10:00 and was able to get the singalong I wanted. Hopefully that will be the case for FtF as well.

I don't know, right now I don't plan on cancelling my FPs since you can't book one for FTF until you check in for the package. And what if the one I want is gone by then.

I think this is a good "insurance policy" to carry.

 

[Monykalyn]

I really feel bad for people that read tis thread on the weekends then have to work on Monday, how far behind they will be.

Well I had to work this weekend (healthcare) so now I get to stalk and catch up Monday

 

[mmafan]

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I was wondering the same thing. My DH has an appt for D-Tech but wasn't sure If I would be able to get in with him. Maybe someone will be able to answer it.

they will let you in with him. At least they were doing that last year.

 

[jennab113]

So exciting! I just booked the Deluxe package for Saturday 5/16 and will cancel VIP for that day. Honestly, the reason for booking VIP in the first place was the stress free access to the shows. The added lunch doesn't interest me since I don't like Mama Melrose. I'm thinking I may switch VIP to FTF on the 30th as well.

 

[yulilin3]

So exciting! I just booked the Deluxe package for Saturday 5/16 and will cancel VIP for that day. Honestly, the reason for booking VIP in the first place was the stress free access to the shows. The added lunch doesn't interest me since I don't like Mama Melrose. I'm thinking I may switch VIP to FTF on the 30th as well.

I'll be doing the same package that day

 

[Monykalyn]

just tried to call-system down for "enhancements"-??getting ready to announce publicly?? said to call back in an hour (so of course in about 25-30 min I will be checking)

 

[missthatgator]

So after I thought I had convinced myself to save our money and NOT do the FTF package, just did an about face and booked the Deluxe premium package for May 31 lol. I really need to work on that self-restraint thing I've heard others speak of

Anyway, it took close to 30 min on the phone with the CM, her program kept shutting down on her, but she kept trying and it's now showing up in my MDE

 

[mmafan]

I'm going to say that a lot of FP+ for the shows are going to open up once the dust settles on FtF.

Prob in about 2 or 3 days you. An grab all the fp+ you want. Lol

 

[southernfriedmom]

Sorry if I missed this... What time is check-in for the desert party/firework (or at least an estimate)? We have a 7:30 H & V.

 

[lovingeire]

For people doing the Premium package ($69 one)
If you want a certain show, like SotS or Visit to the Maul or An Ewok Tale) besure to be at Min and Bills before 10am to guarantee you get it. This 3 will be the more popular ones, Weekend 5 will have A Conversation with Frank Oz, that will be the one to go first so plan accordingly

We are in for the Premium package for June 5th! I called at the same time as friends traveling with us and my cast member had no issues booking, while hers couldn't find it at all so I booked hers for her at the same time.

The only show we want to do is Visit to the Maul. I just don't see my little ones sitting through a bunch of shows, but that will likely hold their interest. Should I cancel my FP for it and bank on getting in with the Premium package and get another FP for TSMM? Decisions, decisions…

As always, a huge thanks to this thread for all the help. I was out oat the market and saw this when I got home so I still have almost 10 pages to read to catch up, but we are all set and booked! Thank you!

 

[yulilin3]

Sorry if I missed this... What time is check-in for the desert party/firework (or at least an estimate)? We have a 7:30 H & V.

last year you could go into the area around 8:30pm

 

[yulilin3]

We are in for the Premium package for June 5th! I called at the same time as friends traveling with us and my cast member had no issues booking, while hers couldn't find it at all so I booked hers for her at the same time.

The only show we want to do is Visit to the Maul. I just don't see my little ones sitting through a bunch of shows, but that will likely hold their interest. Should I cancel my FP for it and bank on getting in with the Premium package and get another FP for TSMM? Decisions, decisions…

As always, a huge thanks to this thread for all the help. I was out oat the market and saw this when I got home so I still have almost 10 pages to read to catch up, but we are all set and booked! Thank you!

I would hold off on cancelling fp for the shows you REALLy want to do. The Premium Package is offering only one show and it's on a first come first served basis. You have to line up by 10am at Min and Bills on the day of your package and let them know which show you want.

 

[mmafan]

Phone CM just spent 5 minutes checking and told DH that both fireworks and parade are same areas.

ETA - he was just told both of us will view the parade in the Echo Lake area (one of us on each package - and our 2-year-old is free)

The areas are not the same for the parade.