Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[yulilin3]

I should make a banner for our table at Echo Lake

 

[Cluelyss]

So, I guess the 9:30 fireworks for Weekends II-V and 9:45 fireworks for just Weekend I wasn't a typo in the system after all. I wonder why it's different just for Week I?

• Symphony in the Stars Fireworks begin at 9:45 PM on the first weekend (May 15 – 17, 2015) and at 9:30 PM on all remaining weekends (May 22 – 24, May 29 – 31, June 5 – 7, June 12 – 14, 2015).

So is that the actual fireworks start time, or pre-show start time?

 

[lvstitch]

OK, I called back the number on the site to book the VIP package, was told they didn't book that package. After I explained this was the number I used to book the package, she put me on hold for about 5 minutes came back and said I had the right number. She told me that all packages were in the same area for the dessert party. I asked about the parade and shows, she said the description was very vague and put me on hold for another 10 minutes to discuss with guest services because she was not very Star Wars savvy...still not sure, but she is guessing with the guide, the VIP tour will have a separate section within the same area for the parade, put on hold again to make sure what she just told me is correct. She came back on and said they are calling the park to confirm the areas...35 minutes into the call so far and she couldn't take my number to call me back. She just came back on after 5 minutes and said they are still trying to find out and took my cell number to call me back.

 

[yulilin3]

So is that the actual fireworks start time, or pre-show start time?

Pre show time

 

[jtowntoflorida]

Need some advice please We have Jedi Mickey dinner on Friday 6/5 at 8:25. Would we have enough time to make it out and see the fireworks? Not too concerned about the show as we have the Premium package for the next day and should have a great view of the show. Just hoping to get a better view of the fireworks on the first night!

OMG, I wish you would have posted earlier. I literally JUST cancelled a 7:10 Jedi Mickey on 6/5. Go see if it's still available!

 

[yulilin3]

OK, I called back the number on the site to book the VIP package, was told they didn't book that package. After I explained this was the number I used to book the package, she put me on hold for about 5 minutes came back and said I had the right number. She told me that all packages were in the same area for the dessert party. I asked about the parade and shows, she said the description was very vague and put me on hold for another 10 minutes to discuss with guest services because she was not very Star Wars savvy...still not sure, but she is guessing with the guide, the VIP tour will have a separate section within the same area for the parade, put on hold again to make sure what she just told me is correct. She came back on and said they are calling the park to confirm the areas...35 minutes into the call so far and she couldn't take my number to call me back. She just came back on after 5 minutes and said they are still trying to find out and took my cell number to call me back.

I'll ask directly at DHS when I go this weekend. Since they will be the VIP guides for the package.

 

[yulilin3]

For anyone checking the thread . The Premium Packages info was released straight to the Disney site. It's under DHS's Dinning tab
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/hollywood-studios/feel-the-force-premium-packages/

 

[wdwalice]

Just have to say that I did not get any work done yesterday trying to keep up with all the info on this thread and STILL not getting much done today! But having so much fun learning from everyone.

 

[Cluelyss]

Pre show time

Thank you. So the actual fireworks will start about 15 minutes later? (wondering what time to try and view from outside the park)

 

[MakiraMarlena]

am noting that you can now book the Premium package online, but you must call for the Deluxe Premium package.

I think I've decided to hang on to the regular Premium. I was thinking that maybe they had separate dessert parties and fireworks viewing but I don't believe it will much matter to me. I'll spend the $30 on martinis at the Brown Derby lounge.

 

[yulilin3]

Just have to say that I did not get any work done yesterday trying to keep up with all the info on this thread and STILL not getting much done today! But having so much fun learning from everyone.

work's overrated and underpaid

 

[Cluelyss]

Just have to say that I did not get any work done yesterday trying to keep up with all the info on this thread and STILL not getting much done today! But having so much fun learning from everyone.

Three unproductive days in a row now....at my job. My SWW plans look great!

 

[lvstitch]

I'll ask directly at DHS when I go this weekend. Since they will be the VIP guides for the package.

Thank you!!!!

 

[yulilin3]

Thank you. So the actual fireworks will start about 15 minutes later? (wondering what time to try and view from outside the park)

yes. When it starts at 9:30pm the fireworks will be at 9:45pm. Thinking about watching them from outside as well. We watched the Frozen ones from the flagpole by the lake, next to the dock. Where the Mickey Topiary is. They have benches there and it was about 10 people in total and the view is awesome but you can barely hear the music depending on wind direction

 

[yulilin3]

Three unproductive days in a row now....at my job. My SWW plans look great!

That's all that matters

 

[MakiraMarlena]

yep everything is set now. Just waiting for next month.

 

[wdwalice]

work's overrated and underpaid

SO TRUE!

 

[AThrillingChase]

I should make a banner for our table at Echo Lake

Couple thoughts here...maybe you can laminate some lanyards and bring a box of mickey ice cream bars, and put a youtube video on with a portable speaker. We will pay.

That will show them to take away our snacks.

 

[lvstitch]

She called me back. She said the guides would make sure that we would have to best viewing areas available. Parade, show and VIP dessert area would be separate from the Deluxe Premium package.

 

[yulilin3]

She called me back. She said the guides would make sure that we would have to best viewing areas available. Parade, show and VIP dessert area would be separate from the Deluxe Premium package.

I remembered someone saying that the VIP viewing of the parade would be across the Premium package, close to the stage