Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[lovethattink]

Re reading the whole package thing is it just me or does it sound like they will block the entire Hollywood Blvd portion by the stage for these packages?
Think about it, they have to rope off the dessert/fireworks viewing area right? If they have guests coming in from the Min and Bills side and guests coming in from the Brown Derby side that means that that area is completely roped off...this is going to have to be a wait and see

Now you are visualizing what I was asking about parade viewing for non-package guests.

 

[MickeyMinnieMom]

I have been reading this for days and days, and gained so much information - THANK YOU!
I finally decided to chime in, because I still do have a question:
The 2 FtF packages will share a dessert party, but will the VIP have a separate one? - Guesses?
When I booked our Ultimate Day (5-16!!) I was told that we will be able to specify some details about our itinerary about 10-14 days out. This specifically included whether or not we'd be signing up any children for the JTA, it gets done ahead of time!

I posted a specific question (pasted in my last post) that will hopefully answer this...

 

[yulilin3]

I have been reading this for days and days, and gained so much information - THANK YOU!
I finally decided to chime in, because I still do have a question:
The 2 FtF packages will share a dessert party, but will the VIP have a separate one? - Guesses?
When I booked our Ultimate Day (5-16!!) I was told that we will be able to specify some details about our itinerary about 10-14 days out. This specifically included whether or not we'd be signing up any children for the JTA, it gets done ahead of time!

first of all I believe that the VIP dessert party will be private, maybe inside the upper level of Brown Derby? but we will all share the fireworks viewing

 

[yulilin3]

Now you are visualizing what I was asking about parade viewing for non-package guests.

no but this is just for fireworks not for parade.
Because parade viewing are in 2 separate sections. Fireworks will be one big party blocked off

 

[lvstitch]

I have been reading this for days and days, and gained so much information - THANK YOU!
I finally decided to chime in, because I still do have a question:
The 2 FtF packages will share a dessert party, but will the VIP have a separate one? - Guesses?
When I booked our Ultimate Day (5-16!!) I was told that we will be able to specify some details about our itinerary about 10-14 days out. This specifically included whether or not we'd be signing up any children for the JTA, it gets done ahead of time!

This was the DPB response: The evening dessert party with viewing of the Summon the Force Finale show and Symphony of the Stars Fireworks lends itself to a more “party” style environment and is enjoyed by guests of both the Ultimate Day at Star Wars Weekends VIP Tour and the Feel the Force Package Guests.

However in the description of the VIP package it says a separate VIP Dessert Party.

 

[Candleshoe]

However in the description of the VIP package it says a separate VIP Dessert Party.

Didn't the original email verification to the folks who bought VIP state that it was "semi-private" or some such wording?

 

[Felipe4]

Rachel Brent on April 8th, 2015 at 1:22 pm
Hi Frances, The reserved seating in Theater of the Stars is in a separate section than FastPass+. There will be an entrance that will be designated with signage at the theater for Feel the Force guests. All Feel the Force guests will have the same entrance.

And yes, ice cream novelties will be offered during parade viewing as a snack.

Mickey Bar fans, rejoice!

 

[tschaan]

Ok, now considering the 2nd Fantasmic show on May 22 even though we have H&V fantasmic dinner the same night based on posts.indicating we wouldn't be able to see the fireworks as we walk down Sunset Blvd. Since that's the 24 hour event at MK, the fireworks and 2nd fantasmic should definitely be less crowded, right?

 

[yulilin3]

Ok, now considering the 2nd Fantasmic show on May 22 even though we have H&V fantasmic dinner the same night based on posts.indicating we wouldn't be able to see the fireworks as we walk down Sunset Blvd. Since that's the 24 hour event at MK, the fireworks and 2nd fantasmic should definitely be less crowded, right?

I was at DHS this past Saturday night (easter week) and went to the second F!
2nd show will not fill up. These were taken 5 min before showtime

 

[susannebananna]

News! Star Wars Weekends “Feel the Force” Package Reservations Now Available!

Guess what finally hit the Disney food blog! Ha ha!

 

[Candleshoe]

News! Star Wars “Feel the Force” Dining Event and Dessert Party in Walt Disney World NOW BOOKING

Guess what finally hit the Disney food blog! Ha ha!

That was posted April 23, 2014

 

[lvstitch]

Didn't the original email verification to the folks who bought VIP state that it was "semi-private" or some such wording?

Access to the VIP Dessert Party
Access to semi-private location with great views for the Summon the Force grand celebration featuring the Star Wars characters and Symphony in the Stars fireworks(joining with people from Feel the Force package).

The web site says: Plus, after your guided experience comes to a close, you’ll have time to enjoy the park on your own before ending your day the Ultimate way with VIP viewing of the Summon the Force finale show and the Symphony in the Stars fireworks spectacular!
No mention of the Dessert Party at all.

 

[susannebananna]

Didn't the original email verification to the folks who bought VIP state that it was "semi-private" or some such wording?

My confirmation email wording says, "Access to the VIP Dessert Party"
Which makes it sound separate to me, but there is so much conflicting info circulating...

 

[susannebananna]

That was posted April 23, 2014

Nope, April, 8 2015! I just double checked...I doubt there are many spots left - if any by now!
EDIT:
SORRY- I copied the link from the 2014 one, but the new one just posted on the Disney food blog

 

[lovethattink]

no but this is just for fireworks not for parade.
Because parade viewing are in 2 separate sections. Fireworks will be one big party blocked off

Oh, you think it will be across the whole middle section? Won't the stage block the view of fireworks? This will be interesting to see how it plays out on the 15th!

 

[DisneyMama21]

Has anyone else gotten clarification on the number of shows the VIP tour will get special access to? I emailed the VIP tour guy that sent me the info after I booked and he said it was just the first 3 shows, but I find that hard to believe when the DPP has access to all shows. Thoughts? Has anyone heard anything different?

 

[lvstitch]

My confirmation email wording says, "Access to the VIP Dessert Party"
Which makes it sound separate to me, but there is so much conflicting info circulating...

Funny I was told there was no confirmation email but I know people here got it. I even asked about it yesterday and she said there isn't anything she could send me.

 

[yulilin3]

Oh, you think it will be across the whole middle section? Won't the stage block the view of fireworks? This will be interesting to see how it plays out on the 15th!

I'm just waiting to see where exactly the stage will be. Since they say it'll be off center. I don't thing the packages will be all the way in front of the stage though.

 

[Music City Mama]

My goodness, I had a lot of catching up to do. I couldn't be happier that I'm not doing either of the packages and have to ponder all of the unknowns y'all are dealing with. I personally don't think they even thought about the answers to this and are setting policy based upon your questions to them. I also don't think that they were going to include ice cream for the parade, but they saw the uproar that it caused and have since changed their stance. Okay, I'm probably being too cynical toward WDW here.

I'm glad my kids have their Darth Vader and Yoda magic bands from last year. Since they didn't get released until Weekend V and we were only there one day that weekend before we left, they only got to use them once. They'll be excited to use them again.

Just waiting now for them to release show times for Weekend V...

 

[yulilin3]

Nope, April, 8 2015! I just double checked...I doubt there are many spots left - if any by now!
EDIT:
SORRY- I copied the link from the 2014 one, but the new one just posted on the Disney food blog

it says it was last year. It has last years prices