Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[emelee1053]

Also states that the Deluxe gets lanyards, but Premium does not, fwiw

The upper level is waaay beyond my means. Oh, well...

 

[yulilin3]

Seeing it in black & white...the Premium package seems less and less worth it. For $216 (for my family of 4) I get a chance to get a decent spot for the motorcade (if I'm willing to wait an hour for it), and a chance to get a seat for the one show I want to see, and a dessert party if the kids make it that late. Eh. I think I'm going to cancel and take a chance with the standby line for SotS.

it really depends on your family. To be honest the parade viewing is a good one, especially keeping in mind that to get a good spot you have to wait two hours. The dessert party is really fun and also great spot for the show on stage and then a good spot for fireworks. But if your kids won't make until the end then it's not worth it

 

[MikeandReneePlus5]

Can you believe that I went home and rolled out the surprise that I booked a Premium package for the 7 of us and the collective reaction was "meh".

They'd rather keep that day as open the way we originally had it. It's our last day and they don't want to be beholden to a crowded DHS all day and they don't associate Star Wars with Disney really.

sighhhhhhhhhh

 

[lvstitch]

So I guess my question still is, are these viewing areas shared with the VIP Tour or does the tour offer "upgraded" viewing areas. Just trying to figure out how they are justifying $300 more.

 

[yulilin3]

So I guess my question still is, are these viewing areas shared with the VIP Tour or does the tour offer "upgraded" viewing areas. Just trying to figure out how they are justifying $300 more.

I'm sure that the Deluxe Premium will share the same viewing location for the fireworks. Not sure about the actual dessert party. You should call VIP and ask them directly.
The dessert party might be inside Brown Derby (they have a second level for private parties)

 

[lvstitch]

I'm sure that the Deluxe Premium will share the same viewing location for the fireworks. Not sure about the actual dessert party. You should call VIP and ask them directly.
The dessert party might be inside Brown Derby (they have a second level for private parties)

I did, they weren't sure.

 

[emelee1053]

I just tried to change my T1 to Rebels and it shows up, but I can't select it. I also can't select the JAT show. I already have SOTS. I know my other FPs don't conflict because they are both pre-parade. The system also seemed a little wonky though, so there could be something going on.

I just went back in and got the Rebel show. Thanks. I think I had a time conflict or something.

 

[disneydreamin23]

So I just booked the DP FTF for June 6th. The problem is our Galactic Breakfast is for 9:45 I know we don't know for sure how many people are in the parade viewing area but would we still be allowed entry at 10:45? We'll just get the drinks and snacks if offered.

Also, unrelated but I just got these in the mail! My magic band skins. No Star Wars because I want to buy one there so it'll make sound effects

 

[yulilin3]

I did, they weren't sure.

wow!! I would call them and ask for a definite, maybe they can call you later. You can tell them that you are considering changing the package

 

[emelee1053]

I did, they weren't sure.

I find it frustrating when we have to plan so far in advance.. and they aren't prepared for it with adequate information.

 

[yulilin3]

So I just booked the DP FTF for June 6th. The problem is our Galactic Breakfast is for 9:45 I know we don't know for sure how many people are in the parade viewing area but would we still be allowed entry at 10:45? We'll just get the drinks and snacks if offered.

Also, unrelated but I just got these in the mail! My magic band skins. No Star Wars because I want to buy one there so it'll make sound effects

you'll be allowed inside the area all the way until 11:30am (when the parade is over). MB are cute. I love Fantasmic!

 

[Candleshoe]

So I just booked the DP FTF for June 6th. The problem is our Galactic Breakfast is for 9:45 I know we don't know for sure how many people are in the parade viewing area but would we still be allowed entry at 10:45? We'll just get the drinks and snacks if offered.

Also, unrelated but I just got these in the mail! My magic band skins. No Star Wars because I want to buy one there so it'll make sound effects

Who did you order these from?

 

[Cluelyss]

We have a 9:20 ADR so I am sweating the same thing I'm sure we will still be allowed access up until the parade is complete, but may not end up with a "premium" view.

So I just booked the DP FTF for June 6th. The problem is our Galactic Breakfast is for 9:45 I know we don't know for sure how many people are in the parade viewing area but would we still be allowed entry at 10:45? We'll just get the drinks and snacks if offered.

Also, unrelated but I just got these in the mail! My magic band skins. No Star Wars because I want to buy one there so it'll make sound effects

 

[CinderElsa]

A friend who will also be there 5/15 wanted to bump up to Deluxe and it is sold out for that date. Regular FtF still available.

 

[wdwalice]

So I just booked the DP FTF for June 6th. The problem is our Galactic Breakfast is for 9:45 I know we don't know for sure how many people are in the parade viewing area but would we still be allowed entry at 10:45? We'll just get the drinks and snacks if offered.

Also, unrelated but I just got these in the mail! My magic band skins. No Star Wars because I want to buy one there so it'll make sound effects

Awesome! I wanted to customize ours as well. But, like you, we decided to wait and buy a special SW band. Fingers crossed we all get one!

 

[disneydreamin23]

you'll be allowed inside the area all the way until 11:30am (when the parade is over). MB are cute. I love Fantasmic!

Thanks for the quick reply and everything else, Yulilin! Fantasmic is my son's favorite nighttime activity. On his first trip 3 years ago, we never even made it to Wishes because we were at Fantasmic every night!

Who did you order these from?

Magicyourband. I had to edit the image and then upload it. It was pretty easy.

 

[ethanwa]

I know it's been said before, but it really sucks that there are no snacks at the parade this year, even for the $99 package. Last year we got unlimited Mickey bars! The kids loved it.

My guess is that they will have them, but we'll all have to pay.

 

[yulilin3]

Thanks for the quick reply and everything else, Yulilin! Fantasmic is my son's favorite nighttime activity. On his first trip 3 years ago, we never even made it to Wishes because we were at Fantasmic every night!

I'm one of the crazy people that sit all the wy down and I don't care that I get wet. I just love it

 

[jtowntoflorida]

it really depends on your family. To be honest the parade viewing is a good one, especially keeping in mind that to get a good spot you have to wait two hours. The dessert party is really fun and also great spot for the show on stage and then a good spot for fireworks. But if your kids won't make until the end then it's not worth it

I'm going off our experience with Frozen Summer Fun regarding the parade. The premium area was pretty crowded by the time we checked in, and once everyone stood up, our kids had a hard time seeing. Plus, our flight doesn't get in until 11:30 the night before, which means we likely won't be to the resort and in to bed until close to 1:30 a.m. There is no way those kids are going to make it to the fireworks after being up that late the night before...and we want to for sure hit RD on Saturday since it will be our only full SWW day. We have the H&V dinner on Friday and there will be plenty of special desserts there for them, and a late Sci Fi breakfast Saturday, so there is plenty of special stuff already booked.

I am excited for all of you who it works better for, though! Can't wait to see what we'll be missing!

 

[yulilin3]

I know it's been said before, but it really sucks that there are no snacks at the parade this year, even for the $99 package. Last year we got unlimited Mickey bars! The kids loved it.

My guess is that they will have them, but we'll all have to pay.

I agree. It seems odd that they're taking that away. TBH I don't think it's a money thing. Maybe it just got to messy, not sure.