Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[delmar411]

Looking for some help. Where is Darth Mall going to be located. I've heard it's where the old Blacklot Tours used to be, but I have no idea where that was. Can anyone tell me, on the current map, where this will be?

To the right of lights motor action if you are facing that attraction. See the person walking the dog symbol? Right there, is what looks like a racetrack loop, the buildings there is the general location.

 

[coluk003]

To the right of lights motor action if you are facing that attraction. See the person walking the dog symbol? Right there, is what looks like a racetrack loop, the buildings there is the general location.

Oh that helps a lot, though im not the OP i appreciate it

 

[lovingeire]

Randomly got a dining buddy notification for an 8:15 Galactic breakfast so I grabbed it! Just when I thought my day was planned and had come to terms with not doing it. I think this will fit perfectly in our plans though!

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

I think I have our schedule worked out. We'll be striking back, the 2nd weekend.

Friday: 24 Hour MK party

Saturday: sleep in until around 1, then FP+ for ST and Stars of the Saga. Then maybe we'll see if we can get into the Mall or see some characters. Then we have a TOT FP+ and a Jedi Mickey and Friends dinner at 8:35. I assume we'll probably miss the fireworks which is ok since being some of the final groups in the restaurant gets some great interactions. Hopefully we can see Fantasmic after our dinner.

Sunday: hardcore character day. I'm debating doing Chewie and ewoks after the parade so hopefully I can get pics with the ewoks. We have FP+ for ST, TOT and Warwick's show. We'll also try to see the parade, the Rebels show and JAT's show if we don't squeeze it in the day before. We met all the characters last year except ewoks, but we are hopefuly ezra sabine and chopper will be available for meets this year.

 

[Ninja Mom]

Thought this was interesting on Kenny the pirate site:

"they should offer another fun closing show this year as well, after cancelling it last year."

Sounds like he thinks they'll bring back hyperspace hoopla?

Where did you see this on his site? I looked and looked!
I'm having a heart attack right now if they really did bring back Hoopla! I don't think it will be "Hoopla-esque" but a fun show like Hoopla is sorely missed. One more thing... they better bring Snig and Oopla out of Carbon freeze if they know what's good for them!

~NM

 

[Dugette]

It's a late one, but I'm seeing a Jedi Mickey's available on 5/24 at 8:40pm for a party of 3 - I'm guessing 4 would work too. (I snagged a 7:55pm that night, but still stalking for an earlier one).

 

[mamadragona]

So are the pins for HS only or do we wear it regardless of what park, what day, during SWW. Sadly, my itenary currently has me as HS only 1 day of my 5 park days. But I would still rock the Guinea Pig wherever I am...

 

[coluk003]

Where did you see this on his site? I looked and looked!
I'm having a heart attack right now if they really did bring back Hoopla! I don't think it will be "Hoopla-esque" but a fun show like Hoopla is sorely missed. One more thing... they better bring Snig and Oopla out of Carbon freeze if they know what's good for them!

~NM

Dont get my hopes up you two lol. Ive never seen it except on Youtube and wish it would come back in some way. Last years was just well, lame lol

 

[AThrillingChase]

Currently watching R2D2 on @ midnight on comedy central!

Edit - lol sorry whoever shares the same username as the show

 

[klsurfer76]

Ok. First things first
Be at the park no later than 7:00am to get signed up for JTA. When you enter stay on the left side of Hollywood Blvd and you'll see CM with signs that indicate JTA sign up. As soon as the stormtroopers let us into the park fast walk to Indiana Jones that's where sign ups are for JTA during SWW. If you have a stroller ditch the stroller cause they are not allowed in the sign up areas.
After you can go and sign up for PMC, this is done at ABC Sound Studios and even though is not as popular as JTA it fills up. Then go straight to ST, line will be around 10 to 15 minutes.
By that time you should be close to your TSMM fp, use it and after you can start looking for a spot for the parade.
The parade is very very popular and has a short route so getting s good, curbside, shady spot requires to hold a spot for at least 1 hour and a half before the parade.
I would keep the fp as you have them. Even though Muppets tends to have a short line during SWW it can go all they way up to 45min.
If you are doing GMR without fp I would try and fit it in in the morning, GMR has been consistently getting crowds all afternoon and early evening and it closes early on SWW due to fireworks fall out (8:15pm)Same with TSMM it closes early as well (8:30pm)

Ok. First things first
Be at the park no later than 7:00am to get signed up for JTA. When you enter stay on the left side of Hollywood Blvd and you'll see CM with signs that indicate JTA sign up. As soon as the stormtroopers let us into the park fast walk to Indiana Jones that's where sign ups are for JTA during SWW. If you have a stroller ditch the stroller cause they are not allowed in the sign up areas.
After you can go and sign up for PMC, this is done at ABC Sound Studios and even though is not as popular as JTA it fills up. Then go straight to ST, line will be around 10 to 15 minutes.
By that time you should be close to your TSMM fp, use it and after you can start looking for a spot for the parade.
The parade is very very popular and has a short route so getting s good, curbside, shady spot requires to hold a spot for at least 1 hour and a half before the parade.
I would keep the fp as you have them. Even though Muppets tends to have a short line during SWW it can go all they way up to 45min.
If you are doing GMR without fp I would try and fit it in in the morning, GMR has been consistently getting crowds all afternoon and early evening and it closes early on SWW due to fireworks fall out (8:15pm)Same with TSMM it closes early as well (8:30pm)

Thank you so much for all the tips. Its great to have confirmation of everything I've been wondering about. I'll definitley be able to apply all this to my touring plan.

 

[klsurfer76]

FWIW, I wouldn't count on any 4th FP+s being available during SWW. There were none to be had for any rides on our trip in December, and the crowds were moderate, nothing like what we'll see during SWW. I wouldn't change up my times just to try for the possibility of a 4th. The fact is that if there are any 4th FP+s available during a SWW, then they're going to be for attractions that you're not going to need a FP+ for anyway because if there's availability, it means no/short lines for the attractions. That's the pits of FP+ during higher crowd times, unfortunately.

You'll definitely want to keep a FP+ for Star Tours even if you ride it in the morning. I'm not sure if you're aware, but the ride is different each time you ride it...you can actually see 50+ different combinations of scenes. So if you re-ride it, it's really like being on a totally new, different ride.

Thank you for your great reply. I think you're right about not changing any of the fp+ time I have. And, yes, now we might as well take advantage to ride Star Tours for the second time that day with the FP.

 

[lovethattink]

Where did you see this on his site? I looked and looked!
I'm having a heart attack right now if they really did bring back Hoopla! I don't think it will be "Hoopla-esque" but a fun show like Hoopla is sorely missed. One more thing... they better bring Snig and Oopla out of Carbon freeze if they know what's good for them!

~NM

Occasionally, Oopla has a friend royal historian of Arendelle. We've seen her twice. Excellent improv and delivery!

 

[yulilin3]

Kenny the Pirate is showing a full schedule. Not sure if he knows something or he's just guessing.

http://www.kennythepirate.com/2015/...dules-and-who-will-not-be-signing-autographs/

He's not taking into consideration that Ray Park will probably do his Visit the Maul. I don't think this will be the schedule for weekend 5

 

[yulilin3]

Even though I would love for Hoopla to come back I'm almost 100% sure it's not. The only thing announced before the fireworks is Summon the Force which is the same show they did last year.
The only characters they auditioned for this year was Vader and Ewoks. If hoopla was coming back they would've auditioned for more characters with ability to dance. I would LOVE be wrong on this though

 

[yulilin3]

5 weeks!!

 

[PiperGirlInWondrland]

5 weeks!!

its getting sooo close!!

 

[delmar411]

Occasionally, Oopla has a friend royal historian of Arendelle. We've seen her twice. Excellent improv and delivery!

Yep. They sent Snig and OopLa to Arendelle. I about fell over the first time I went to the sing a long!

 

[Mommy2TwoMickeys]

Not SWW related, but definitely Star Wars. My youngest son started climbing out of his crib so we bought bunk beds for my 2 boys and are redoing their room Star Wars themed. I found this pin on Pinterest on how to create a knock off Death Star that retails on pottery barn for $300 plus tax...we made ours for $30! More SWW money for us!!! 41 days

 

[yulilin3]

My absolute favorite picture of Snig. SWW 2010

 

[MooksterL1]

We weren't planning to go to SWW this year, but now can make it on the last weekend. So, of course, all the Galactic Breakfast ressies are booked. Anyone think some will open up?