Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[JayLeeJay]

I have a question about meeting characters. I hadn't really planned on meeting characters outside of the Sci-fi breakfast but my boyfriend mentioned he would like to get a few, although he doesn't have any in particular that he'd like to see. We have the FtF deluxe package along with a d-tech reservation on May 23 so we probably won't have time for characters on Saturday. On Sunday, we have a Sci-Fi breakfast at 9:30am. What can I expect for lines if we start with characters after breakfast? Would lines be worse if we start with characters closer to 1pm. We could also do breakfast at 8:15 if that will help out significantly with lines. I think I also remember seeing a list showing the priority of characters but I can't find it. Can someone help me find this list (if it exists). I would like to be able to show this list along with info from people here to my boyfriend who still think we can just "wing it."

 

[markmcalear]

For booking on Tuesday, are you referring to a BOG fast pass lunch (at 27 days out?) If so, BOG is now a standard ADR for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and is available 180 days out, although I think breakfast is just a test right now through June-ish.

No, I have booked an ADR for lunch already. MDE says I can place my order from April 14th.

 

[JayLeeJay]

No, I have booked an ADR for lunch already. MDE says I can place my order from April 14th.

Good!! With the timing you listed I was so worried that you were waiting to book a fast pass and were going to be disappointed. So happy that it not the case.

 

[Metz172]

Is there anyone that has used Touring Plans for SWWs before? Will they put the actual shows in at some point or is there a better way than listing them as breaks? Also will they update the parade time do you think? Its hard to play with the schedule without being able to get them in.

 

[coluk003]

Is there anyone that has used Touring Plans for SWWs before? Will they put the actual shows in at some point or is there a better way than listing them as breaks? Also will they update the parade time do you think? Its hard to play with the schedule without being able to get them in.

Im VERY interested in knowing this too. Maybe someone that has used it in past yeas can help us out.

 

[mamadragona]

No, I have booked an ADR for lunch already. MDE says I can place my order from April 14th.

Ohhh, you can??? Is this just for lunch or breakfast or dinner? (I have both). Where do you find that on MDE? I know, OT. Sorry!

 

[coluk003]

Just lunch for now, i remember reading breakfast was coming soon also to order ahead.

 

[BrittneyMarie]

Ohhh, you can??? Is this just for lunch or breakfast or dinner? (I have both). Where do you find that on MDE? I know, OT. Sorry!

You can preorder lunch and breakfast 30 days from the ADR

Breakfast started this week, I believe

 

[coluk003]

Is there anyone that has used Touring Plans for SWWs before? Will they put the actual shows in at some point or is there a better way than listing them as breaks? Also will they update the parade time do you think? Its hard to play with the schedule without being able to get them in.

I also asked on their youtube page in case they might answer

 

[yulilin3]

I have a question about meeting characters. I hadn't really planned on meeting characters outside of the Sci-fi breakfast but my boyfriend mentioned he would like to get a few, although he doesn't have any in particular that he'd like to see. We have the FtF deluxe package along with a d-tech reservation on May 23 so we probably won't have time for characters on Saturday. On Sunday, we have a Sci-Fi breakfast at 9:30am. What can I expect for lines if we start with characters after breakfast? Would lines be worse if we start with characters closer to 1pm. We could also do breakfast at 8:15 if that will help out significantly with lines. I think I also remember seeing a list showing the priority of characters but I can't find it. Can someone help me find this list (if it exists). I would like to be able to show this list along with info from people here to my boyfriend who still think we can just "wing it."

In the first post of this thread, toward the top there's a comprehensive review and a list of characters.
Priorities are: Chewbacca, Vader, Disney SW and Darth Maul they will have the longest lines all day.
If you can't first thing the next best time is after the period before they come out for their afternoon sets

 

[mamadragona]

You can preorder lunch and breakfast 30 days from the ADR

Breakfast started this week, I believe

Oooooh!!! Thanks @markmcalear and @BrittneyMarie for the heads up. I assume this is only for BoG, not for other ADRs? Any idea how it will handle allergies? I'm a guinea pig, so (if my counter is right), I am:

• 32 days from flying out
• 3 days from BoG ADR food ordering, apparently
• 34 days from SWW
• 35 days from Epcot, and
• 36 days from cruise!

 

[JayLeeJay]

In the first post of this thread, toward the top there's a comprehensive review and a list of characters.
Priorities are: Chewbacca, Vader, Disney SW and Darth Maul they will have the longest lines all day.
If you can't first thing the next best time is after the period before they come out for their afternoon sets

Thanks! I checked the first post but most have just scrolled right past it.

 

[yulilin3]

Thanks! I checked the first post but most have just scrolled right past it.

http://www.easywdw.com/worth-2/star...egy-characters-hoopla-crowds-merchandise-etc/

 

[BrittneyMarie]

Oooooh!!! Thanks @markmcalear and @BrittneyMarie for the heads up. I assume this is only for BoG, not for other ADRs? Any idea how it will handle allergies? I'm a guinea pig, so (if my counter is right), I am:

• 32 days from flying out
• 33 days from BoG ADR food ordering, apparently
• 34 days from SWW
• 35 days from Epcot, and
• 36 days from cruise!

Yes, just BoG. From what I've heard the customization options arent too great, but you can also change your order when you get there. If you go to your reservations page on MDE, there will be a line in the BoG reservation that says "Place your order starting ________"

 

[yulilin3]

Alright. My work is done. Steph just has to finish one of the guns. Taking into consideration this is the first time we have ever done anything like this I'm very proud. I did the gun/holster. Stephanie did the entire armor, she made her own spray gun (she didn't want to buy it),the commlink and painted everything
I present Steph Wren, if you see her she is more than happy to take pictures, she really wants people to approach her while wearing it. When you click on the link it should go automatically to "most recent"
http://s283.photobucket.com/user/yulilin/library/?sort=3&page=1

 

[SalmonPink]

Alright. My work is done. Steph just has to finish one of the guns. Taking into consideration this is the first time we have ever done anything like this I'm very proud. I did the gun/holster. Stephanie did the entire armor, she made her own spray gun (she didn't want to buy it),the commlink and painted everything
I present Steph Wren, if you see her she is more than happy to take pictures, she really wants people to approach her while wearing it. When you click on the link it should go automatically to "most recent"
http://s283.photobucket.com/user/yulilin/library/?sort=3&page=1

Oh my gosh, that's amazing, I love it!

 

[coluk003]

Alright. My work is done. Steph just has to finish one of the guns. Taking into consideration this is the first time we have ever done anything like this I'm very proud. I did the gun/holster. Stephanie did the entire armor, she made her own spray gun (she didn't want to buy it),the commlink and painted everything
I present Steph Wren, if you see her she is more than happy to take pictures, she really wants people to approach her while wearing it. When you click on the link it should go automatically to "most recent"
http://s283.photobucket.com/user/yulilin/library/?sort=3&page=1

WOW incredible.

 

[lovethattink]

I can't wait to see her in person. You both did a fantastic job on the costume!!

Are you going to put color in her hair too?

 

[yulilin3]

I can't wait to see her in person. You both did a fantastic job on the costume!!

Are you going to put color in her hair too?

Yep. Hair spray orange and blue should arrive this weekend

 

[lovethattink]

Yep. Hair spray orange and blue should arrive this weekend

Very cool! Will her school allow different colored hair or will it wash out?