Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[Good Morning Dewdrop]

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

I believe you line up for Baymax at 10 but they don't start meeting until 10:30 at least that is how it worked when we were there in January

 

[yulilin3]

Chewie signs

forgot to mention that, thanks.
The only ones that don't sign are C3PO and R2D2

 

[memakwed]

What's the odds of getting to see saga of the Stars without FP+?

 

[yulilin3]

What's the odds of getting to see saga of the Stars without FP+?

it's doable but you have to line up in standby an hour before the show

 

[yulilin3]

I believe you line up for Baymax at 10 but they don't start meeting until 10:30 at least that is how it worked when we were there in January

that's what I thought. The line for them is incredibly long and goes very slow

 

[memakwed]

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

thanks

 

[memakwed]

it's doable but you have to line up in standby an hour before the show

fingers crossed I get FP+ when my 30 days opens.

 

[yulilin3]

completely unrelated but how cool are these kids cosplayers? From MegaCon

 

[yulilin3]

fingers crossed I get FP+ when my 30 days opens.

I'm on the same boat. I got weekend 1 covered but have to wait for each weekend after that to make mine at the 30 day mark

 

[memakwed]

I'm on the same boat. I got weekend 1 covered but have to wait for each weekend after that to make mine at the 30 day mark

We're there just one SWW and it wasn't planned so what happens happens. At least you have one allset. I'm giving myself 1 1/2 hours for the parade should I do the same for the fireworks?

 

[yulilin3]

We're there just one SWW and it wasn't planned so what happens happens. At least you have one allset. I'm giving myself 1 1/2 hours for the parade should I do the same for the fireworks?

fireworks there's no need to get a spot that early unless you're looking for Hollywood Blvd, around the tip board.
I usually watch from Echo Lake and that area is pretty empty, easier to get a spot

 

[disneydreamin23]

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

I've never followed Her Universe before. Are they usually exclusive at the events for a bit before they are available online?

 

[yulilin3]

She said the new line will launch online the same weekend as Celebration

 

[mamadragona]

I believe you line up for Baymax at 10 but they don't start meeting until 10:30 at least that is how it worked when we were there in January

Ugh, so no chance of a M&G before hand then.
When would be the best time then to try to visit? How late do they M&G?

 

[mamadragona]

I reworked a little - if I move TSMM to before parade check-in, then I can maybe try to squeeze Baymax in after the parade. I could go to Chewie with DS and DH could go to Baymax with DD. DD is the Baymax fan. Do you think it would take more than an hour at that time?

 

[Fire14]

I reworked a little - if I move TSMM to before parade check-in, then I can maybe try to squeeze Baymax in after the parade. I could go to Chewie with DS and DH could go to Baymax with DD. DD is the Baymax fan. Do you think it would take more than an hour at that time?

YES. I swear the Baymax/Hiro line was at 2+ before they even came out for first set in FEb.

 

[yulilin3]

They are very popular

 

[keishashadow]

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

thanks, don't see email receipt yet.

 

[mamadragona]

What kid has the patience to wait for 2 hours? Is there a secret I don't know here?
Maybe I should take them off the list of things to do.

 

[yulilin3]

What kid has the patience to wait for 2 hours? Is there a secret I don't know here?
Maybe I should take them off the list of things to do.

It's also very popular with adults. I think parents take turns with the kids so they play outside a little and then come back in the line