Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[fortheloveofminnie]

What time in the morning does Darth's Mall open? On the 4th weekend would early morning be a good time to go? I got the premium package today instead of deluxe premium so I won't have anytime access to Darth's Mall. Between shows, dinner reservations, and dessert party/fireworks I don't think I'll have time in the evening.

Also, is the fireworks viewing area for the deluxe premium that much better than the premium? This is a once in a lifetime thing for me and my boys, so a considerably better viewing area and access to Darth's Mall might make me upgrade packages.
THanks soooooooo much for this thread!!!

 

[BobaFettFan]

Possibly, although one of the appeals was not having to pay for snacks

I am totally with you. It's a small thing, but I want that free ice cream bar!

 

[keishashadow]

The theatre seats 1500 (according to reports). There are only 40 VIPs/day. Even if they have 200 Premium and 200 Deluxe Premium packages/day, that's only 440/1500 slots that are filled with packages. That still leaves over 1100 slots for each show for FP and SB, which is about what the total seating was in the old theatre

/\ as previously posted here, there is less than 1/3 of the theater possibly filled by the package guests

I do not see WD attempting to inform those who purchased the packages then waited in line to get their credentials and select their 'shows/s' that they 'ran out' of space.

we picked up our credentials for the Villians Soiree outside the MK at approximately 3:45 pm from the small kiosk but the line was crazy long by 4 pm. Stated time for this pickup is 10 am. I shudder to think when that line will start to form.

 

[Dug]

Here's my daughter as an Ewok:







I don't have a picture handy, but I just wore a dozen ties and carried a lightsaber: I was a TIE Fighter. So that might be fun to do again.

 

[slaveone]

What can anyone tell me about the DTech event? I am thinking of getting one for my son and husband. Would doing it on the day I have the FtF package be a good idea, or should I wait until the following weekend to do it? Does it take very long? With the FtF package, I will have access to mall, so wondering if that factors into it at all? If you have done it, worth it? I'd do the smaller figures. Would love to see pics if you have any!

Ty, posted!

Appointments are needed for d-tech me. They may be Hard to come by for the weekends you want. By all accounts carbonite me is most accurate and storm troopers are fairly generic. Children under certain ages can only get storm troopers or little princess. I believe. The time is short like 30 minutes and FtF has no impact on it.

 

[yulilin3]

What can anyone tell me about the DTech event? I am thinking of getting one for my son and husband. Would doing it on the day I have the FtF package be a good idea, or should I wait until the following weekend to do it? Does it take very long? With the FtF package, I will have access to mall, so wondering if that factors into it at all? If you have done it, worth it? I'd do the smaller figures. Would love to see pics if you have any!

Ty, posted!

The D Tech link is on the first post. It only takes 10 minutes to do. I've never done it so can't give you a review but there are videos on YouTube of people that have done it and they show the finished product

 

[db99]

I am totally with you. It's a small thing, but I want that free ice cream bar!

Yes! I probably wouldn't care, but since it was part of the deal last year, now it feels like a takeaway.

 

[yulilin3]

What time in the morning does Darth's Mall open? On the 4th weekend would early morning be a good time to go? I got the premium package today instead of deluxe premium so I won't have anytime access to Darth's Mall. Between shows, dinner reservations, and dessert party/fireworks I don't think I'll have time in the evening.

Also, is the fireworks viewing area for the deluxe premium that much better than the premium? This is a once in a lifetime thing for me and my boys, so a considerably better viewing area and access to Darth's Mall might make me upgrade packages.
THanks soooooooo much for this thread!!!

Darth' Mall opens at 8am. Not sure about the view from the deluxe premium since its the first year they do it.

 

[mmafan]

Fun for tonight.

 

[yulilin3]

Here's my daughter as an Ewok:







I don't have a picture handy, but I just wore a dozen ties and carried a lightsaber: I was a TIE Fighter. So that might be fun to do again.

She is adorable. Might be too hot but you can already bring a change of clothes. The ties and lightsaber idea is awesome

 

[jtowntoflorida]

I think what Yuli was saying is that to get the show you want, regular Premium people need to be in line for check-in at 9:30. They would presumably be towards the front to pick their desired show before first-come, first-served fell into play. They would get credentials at 10 and go on their way. I don't think she meant line up for parade viewing at 9:30.

In the past for other packages, people lined up at 9:30 and at 10:00 when the reserve section opened, made their way into the reserved area and then never left it; they staked out spots in the reserved area an hour in advance. We experienced that during FSF last year. That's what my comment was in reference to. I won't mind not being front & center for the parade, but I will mind if I can't get into the show I want because I'm not willing to line up 30 minutes before the reserved section even opens. The biggest reason I personally do these packages is to save time--not to get the best viewing and not to be right up front. So if it turns out that to get the show I want I need to arrive 90 minutes before the parade...that would defeat the purpose of the package for me.

 

[OZMom]

Here's my daughter as an Ewok:



I don't have a picture handy, but I just wore a dozen ties and carried a lightsaber: I was a TIE Fighter. So that might be fun to do again.

I'm dead...she's adorable!!! I don't know that I would be able to resist being the crazy lady who hugs the tiny Ewok

Also "Tie-Fighter", I see what you did there and I approve. I may even steal it for DH

 

[keishashadow]

I'm trying to figure out where the premium deluxe waiting area would be. went into my pics from last year. we were standing on the corner by the photo store. Notice the crowd on both sides of the access road before they turned the corner, thinking that might be the spot.

 

[mmafan]

I just want to commend and thank everyone on this thread, especially yulilin3. We are not going this year, but all of the great information and sharing has made me really want to go next year or 2017, at the latest. I had never thought about attending SWW. We are not huge SW geeks. Well, we've never been to a convention and don't wear costumes, unless you count my R2D2 knee socks. But the information here has made me realize that there really is a lot at SWW, for the advanced and novice fans alike. Anyway, this thread has just reassured me how wonderful these boards can be. So many other threads have devolved into bickering lately, and I don't see an ounce of that here. It makes want to keep reading the boards, or at least this thread.

Thank you everyone

but we have to mix with those OTHERS in the parks...............................lol

 

[Brit_Jude]

Booked the Feel the Force package for Hubby and I about 30 minutes ago for Sat 23rd. The cast member was very knowledgeable and helpful.

 

[yulilin3]

I'm trying to figure out where the premium deluxe waiting area would be. went into my pics from last year. we were standing on the corner by the photo store. Notice the crowd on both sides of the access road before they turned the corner, thinking that might be the spot.

I'm hoping it's the left side of this picture, so close to the my magic center because of the shade. But either side will give good views

 

[Cluelyss]

Assuming all of our assumptions are correct, I understand the difference in the parade viewing areas for regular and deluxe is beginning vs end of parade route, correct? But for the fireworks, are both areas down in front of the stage, just one is the left side and one is the right? Would seem the views would be equal from either location, or am I missing something?

 

[jennab113]

I know we've talked about Star Wars clothes for kids, particularly little girls. It looks like Her Universe may be launching a new line. http://heruniverseofficial.tumblr.com/post/115713551969/girls-want-star-wars-dresses-too-comingsoon

 

[cherice95403]

Wow... really not happy about the "no snacks" for the parade. We don't drink soda and always have refillable filtered water bottles with us so soda and water is no bonus for me. Darn. Feeling kind of pissy about it.

 

[The Sunrise Student]

There is no feeling in the world like the opening of that gate, hearing the IMperial March, and hearing the announcer stating, "Here to maintain peace and order in the galaxy are members of the 501st LEgion......" I get chills typing it. It is hard not to tear up hearing it live.
Ash

I can not WAIT.... this is a dream come true for me too! I hope I don't cry, Hard Core Imperial Officers ranking over Stormtroopers aren't allowed