Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[AThrillingChase]

Thanks! Has it been confirmed that the Boathouse is or is't on the dining plan? The Disney site says it isn't. Thanks!

Sorry not sure, I have never bought the dining plan because it is just too much for me. If a lot of the other DTD restos are though, I would imagine it would be.

I have been known to indulge in some fancy meals at times, but I don't think I've ever paid $9 for French fries... Not sure I wanna be a guinea pig there. Any word on Morimoto Asia? Best meal ever was at his Philly restaurant, but I was underwhelmed with his first expansion concept - Pauli moto's

Last I saw for Morimoto was "summer" - hoping they will do some practice runs in May!

 

[BrittneyMarie]

So, for the lowlight situation of the Galactic breakfast... how practical/helpful would it be to bring a giant lantern flashlight? I'm only half joking

 

[pattyw]

I have a reservation for the Sci Fi Breakfast at 10:25 am. If I buy the premium package, will I make it to see the parade at 11:30?

 

[Cluelyss]

OT - After reading the success stories, decided to sign up early this morning for the ADR 'booking friend' helper. I selected 3 days trying to get times that would better fit our plans.

Paid my fee & see the requests on the website, but didn't get any sort of confirmation to my email address. I did add them to my contacts & see nothing in spam folder.

Does any one remember receiving a confirmation when they signed up? Don't want to mess it up, not very techie

TIA

I got a receipt sent to my email, but no confirmation email or text message (I opted to receive both).

 

[Cluelyss]

I have a reservation for the Sci Fi Breakfast at 10:25 am. If I buy the premium package, will I make it to see the parade at 11:30?

The parade is at 11 this year, so unfortunately you will not be able to do both. Even at 11:30 you would have a difficult time getting checked in and finding a spot.

 

[pattyw]

Thanks! I think I'll still do the package for the other perks- mainly the dessert party and fireworks viewing!

 

[yulilin3]

So, for the lowlight situation of the Galactic breakfast... how practical/helpful would it be to bring a giant lantern flashlight? I'm only half joking

Waiters have small flashlights with them.

 

[BrittneyMarie]

Waiters have small flashlights with them.

I was thinking one of these
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C1UXCX4...colid=KP8LO2U1E4JM&coliid=I5HOCJZ0QM17O&psc=1

 

[yulilin3]

I was thinking one of these
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00C1UXCX4...colid=KP8LO2U1E4JM&coliid=I5HOCJZ0QM17O&psc=1

I think you'll be able to provide light for the whole restaurant

 

[Music City Mama]

Still catching up. Not sure if anyone posted this.

http://*******************.com/jedi-master-test-jedi-knowledge-now/

Cute! Reminds me of Akinator: http://en.akinator.com/#!

 

[LilKiki]

I will be cancelling an ADR for 3pp on Saturday 5/30 at 9:25am for the Star Wars Galactic Breakfast if anyone would like to coordinate.

Cheers!

If you still have this I am interested! I sent you a PM Thanks!

 

[Music City Mama]

Just read this from another thread. Apparently FP+ is available to book a day in advance of your 60 days out. Not sure how to explain it. If your window opens tomorrow you might be able to book them today. I don't believe any shows for weekend 5 are showing up yet though but for all the other attractions and parks you could check

Our FP+ opens tonight at 1am. Just checked and it's still locked. Would be nice not to have to stay up.

I had read a few days ago about this happening to someone so I checked several times yesterday with no luck (my window opened today). I just made my FP+ at 7:00 Central this morning and got everything I wanted when I wanted. The only thing that was not available was something I don't care about anyway (Anna & Elsa), but out of curiosity, I checked it a couple of days into my trip and it had plenty of availability (just not the first day). The only thing to wait for now is the coveted Frank Oz FP+!

 

[lovethattink]

For anyone interested in Her Universe merchandise line that she announced would go to Celebration and come over to SWW. Someone on her fb page asked about pricing and this is what she answered:
Our pin-up dresses are beautiful woven dresses and they will retail for $150. The woven Lightsaber skirt will be $75 and the cardigans will retail for $50. The quality is just beautiful! The rest of our items will range from $30-$60. Our jewelry will range from $40-$85. All my best, Ashley
The dresses are way over my budget, hoping the shirt will be around $40

Wow! Don't think the dresses have my mane on it.

 

[memakwed]

Here is my plan....6/5 arrive get in line for Chewbacca and then at 930 go find a spot for the parade? Is that plausible? At 8 am are the lines over an hour long? Chewbacca only does pictures not autographs correct? Where would I find him? In my head I want to say round echo lake but I don't know why I'm telling myself that....I've read so much. He's the only one we want picture's with. We happened onto being here a star wars weekend it wasn't by design. Also I've been looking at predicted wait times for rides and shows? Are they fairly accurate on SWW and since the implementation of FP+? Thanks

 

[MaBelle2015]

I think you'll be able to provide light for the whole restaurant

You guys just make me laugh!!! LOL

 

[MaBelle2015]

The parade is at 11 this year, so unfortunately you will not be able to do both. Even at 11:30 you would have a difficult time getting checked in and finding a spot.

I have the same problem! What were they thinking when they allowed the time to conflict like that?! boo hoo!! ( Now I can't get an earlier reservation for Galactic Breakfast! (( I need May 31 if anyone is cancelling theirs!

 

[mamadragona]

Okay, so here is my post-parade, pre-dinner plan, but I need some help. It just isn't quite right, and IDK how to fix it:

(Before this we have M&G w/Baymax, Darth's Mall and Check in for parade - PP FtF)

After parade
11:30 - 12 DH&DS - Grab take-out Lunch @ Starring Roll (available at 11:30) - DS <3s sushi - bring to Backlot to eat?? Some where else? Can you do a take-out lunch?
11:30 - 12 Me and DD - M&G Chewie and Ewoks - Star Tours
12 - 12:30 meet up to eat

Pixar Place
FP+ 12:00 - 1:00 PM Toy Story Mania

Streets of America
Honey I shrunk the kids
FP+ Arrive 1:15 - 1:30, show until 2ish PM Frozen Sing-along

(Right after Frozen we have ST FP, then Indy, Jedi Mickey Dinner, etc)

TIA!!

 

[yulilin3]

Here is my plan....6/5 arrive get in line for Chewbacca and then at 930 go find a spot for the parade? Is that plausible? At 8 am are the lines over an hour long? Chewbacca only does pictures not autographs correct? Where would I find him? In my head I want to say round echo lake but I don't know why I'm telling myself that....I've read so much. He's the only one we want picture's with. We happened onto being here a star wars weekend it wasn't by design. Also I've been looking at predicted wait times for rides and shows? Are they fairly accurate on SWW and since the implementation of FP+? Thanks

If you are at the entrance of the park by 7:15am and go straight there when they open up your wait should be no more than 30 minutes.
To get to him walk straight down Hollywood Blvd. make aleft on to Commissary Lane, pass ABC Commissary and you'll find the end of his line on your left after you pass the DVC kiosk. He meets where the speeder bike is.
Wait times for attractions are higher during SWW especially in the afternoon and evenings. Also keep in mind that GMR closes at 8:15pm and TSMM at 8:30pm during SWW because of fireworks fallout

 

[yulilin3]

Okay, so here is my post-parade, pre-dinner plan, but I need some help. It just isn't quite right, and IDK how to fix it:

(Before this we have M&G w/Baymax, Darth's Mall and Check in for parade - PP FtF)

After parade
11:30 - 12 DH&DS - Grab take-out Lunch @ Starring Roll (available at 11:30) - DS <3s sushi - bring to Backlot to eat?? Some where else? Can you do a take-out lunch?
11:30 - 12 Me and DD - M&G Chewie and Ewoks - Star Tours
12 - 12:30 meet up to eat

Pixar Place
FP+ 12:00 - 1:00 PM Toy Story Mania

Streets of America
Honey I shrunk the kids
FP+ Arrive 1:15 - 1:30, show until 2ish PM Frozen Sing-along

(Right after Frozen we have ST FP, then Indy, Jedi Mickey Dinner, etc)

TIA!!

I'm not 100% sure but doesn't Baymax and Hiro start meeting at 10am? if they do you won't have time to meet them and then go to the parade.
I like taking outside food to Backlot because they have the soda machine and we refill our bottles of water there constantly (we don't drink anything else)
Hoping that Chewie comes out with an Ewok then you should be done by 12:30pm, assuming their first set after parade is at noon
Not sure if you'll have time to do the playground

 

[Good Morning Dewdrop]

Here is my plan....6/5 arrive get in line for Chewbacca and then at 930 go find a spot for the parade? Is that plausible? At 8 am are the lines over an hour long? Chewbacca only does pictures not autographs correct? Where would I find him? In my head I want to say round echo lake but I don't know why I'm telling myself that....I've read so much. He's the only one we want picture's with. We happened onto being here a star wars weekend it wasn't by design. Also I've been looking at predicted wait times for rides and shows? Are they fairly accurate on SWW and since the implementation of FP+? Thanks

Chewie signs