Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[MakiraMarlena]

the packages won't be for everyone. I am not interested in going at the crack of opening to meet characters and I don't need to be anywhere else, so I'm good with standing in line to check in. I don't need the rides on FP (I'll do them some other time) so I am good with holding a FP to a show because I only get one show with my package. I won't even mind if the only show left when I check in is one I wasn't planning on, because I have the fastpass for the one I was planning on. I know I can get some decent celebrity photos from that area and the dessert party is cool plus there will be cocktails and they weren't fooling around with the rum last year. So I'm good with the regular premium.

and I'm not that fond of Mickey bars. I would like to see the strawberry bars back though.

PS. I think the gal in the blog already said that there would be separate parade viewing areas but everyone will be at the same dessert party. I'm good with that, booked another package on 5/23 with 4 friends with 3 of us on the regular package and 2 on deluxe. at least we will all be at the same party.

 

[Florida Girl]

Is there a Lisa in the house?
LISA on April 8th, 2015 at 9:04 am
So still just vague responses….Where do the premium people check in for the dessert party? The Disney site lists Brown Derby for check in under the deluxe premium section.

That would be me My bit*hy comment is still awaiting moderation as well as my much nicer one I did earlier....UGH

 

[Itinkso]

I feel like I'm the only one NOT buying a package.

Tink: I think you are the only one NOT buying a package and who WILL be on the Fantasy SW cruise.... countless "free" Mickey Bars through room service and as dessert at every dinner!

 

[Tltorrez]

I feel like I'm the only one NOT buying a package.

I'm not either. I'm on a strict budget so it's out of the question. Truthfully if I had the cash, I'd rather do dinner with the Disney characters anyway.

 

[yulilin3]

@Florida Girl love the "Dr. Internet" comment

 

[yulilin3]

I feel like we overwhelmed poor Ms. Brent...I'm still hoping she's just verifying all the answers

 

[Delilah1310]

thanks for sharing the video about the Magic Bands!!!
Yet another tiny cool thing to get excited about!

So where can I get these special bands ... just at DHS and only on SWW days, I'm guessing?

 

[Itinkso]

Forgive me if this has already been said but I would think that with My Disney Experience you would be able to get something attached to your Magic Band and be able to select the extra FP for the show once you signed up for one the the packages instead of having to spend your time getting in a line at 10:00 to receive your FP. To me your spending money for this package but losing valuable time that you could be meeting SW Characters. Am I missing something?

Disney needs to make sure you are actually in the park before they will issue the FP. If you've ever glanced through the Throwaway Room thread, many guests book rooms for the perks and then cancel. DHS doesn't want to allow FPs for packages that can easily be canceled and then re-purchased by others as that will affect the predetermined number of FPs that are available.

 

[Artax]

So now that I have booked FTF premium and get a single show selection I am considering dropping my fastpass for the rebels show. What is the opinion for availability for this show day of at FTF check in. I would think this may be a popular one among kids, but feel stars of the saga will be more popular one the first weekend. Or if I wait til I get the FTF show selection and change the fastpass day of, whats the chance I can still get a toy story fastpass.

 

[Artax]

Last year they made noises when you used them at fastpass places. Here's a Yoda one in action.

That is cool, I had no idea they had those for sale last year or I would have probably had to buy the vader one for my son. Did they make the noises in all parks everytime it was used? or just during SWW?

 

[MakiraMarlena]

Chances aren't too terribly high of getting a same day Toy Story fastpass after 10 AM. You might get lucky. I think any of the other attractions will be available though (except maybe Frozen). I'll want Stars of the Saga but I'm holding the FP I have for it until I know whether or not I can actually get it for the package. (anybody wanting a FP the same day should probably start checking after 10 AM)

They will have SWW magic bands but this year I think they feature Disney characters as Star Wars characters and not the actual Star Wars characters. No idea if they will have sound effects. Last year the bands were only available the last weekend. I think they're planning to sell them right away this time.

 

[Cluelyss]

So now that I have booked FTF premium and get a single show selection I am considering dropping my fastpass for the rebels show. What is the opinion for availability for this show day of at FTF check in. I would think this may be a popular one among kids, but feel stars of the saga will be more popular one the first weekend. Or if I wait til I get the FTF show selection and change the fastpass day of, whats the chance I can still get a toy story fastpass.

I would not count on getting a TSMM FP day-of.

 

[lovethattink]

The bands just make noise at dhs touch points. The Olaf bands from FSF does the same.

 

[yulilin3]

In order of popularity from most to least:
A Conversation with Frank Oz
Stars of the Saga
Visit to the Maul
Am Ewok's Tale
Behind the Force Rebels

 

[Artax]

Chances aren't too terribly high of getting a same day Toy Story fastpass after 10 AM. You might get lucky. I think any of the other attractions will be available though. I'll want Stars of the Saga but I'm holding the FP I have for it until I know whether or not I can actually get it for the package. (anybody wanting a FP the same day should probably start checking after 10 AM)

They will have SWW magic bands but this year I think they feature Disney characters as Star Wars characters and not the actual Star Wars characters. No idea if they will have sound effects. Last year the bands were only available the last weekend. I think they're planning to sell them right away this time.

Thats probably why I didnt see them, I was there the first day last year too. Not sure why I keep signing up to be the guinea pig.

I would not count on getting a TSMM FP day-of.

yes that's what I was afraid of. But was thinking maybe, because all of the shows were tier 1, that they may be more available than any other day of the week.

 

[yulilin3]

Frances from NE on April 8th, 2015 at 8:44 am
For the Deluxe package, will the reserved seating for the shows be the same at FP+? Would we enter thru the regular FP+ line? Or will these reserved seats be in a separate section with a different line?

Also for the Deluxe package, it says that reserved seating is included for ALL shows. On some week-ends there will be 4 shows, and maybe even a possible 5 shows for the last week-end. I just want to confirm that this package does give reserved seating for ALL shows, no matter how many there might be on that particular day. Thanks!

PS. Also interested in what the “snack” consists of. Last year we had Mickey Bars & such.

Rachel Brent on April 8th, 2015 at 10:03 am
Hi Frances, the Feel the Force Premium Package includes reserved seating for your choice of (1) of the shows at Theater of the Stars featuring Celebrity talent (this is a new addition to the package this year), while the Feel the Force Premium Deluxe Package includes reserved seating for all of the Celebrity Talk Shows in Theater of the Stars on the day of the package.

 

[Candleshoe]

The sound emanates from the touch post and not the magic band, right?

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

The bands just make noise at dhs touch points. The Olaf bands from FSF does the same.

I hope for the price of the galactic gathering the lightsaber ones make noise!

I'm still bummed that those won't be available for purchase outside that event. I don't like the others they've shown as being for sale this year to all.

 

[MakiraMarlena]

I like Yulilin's ranking as I think we are going for Ewoks Tale on weekend 2.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

The sound emanates from the touch post and not the magic band, right?

Yes.