Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[Felipe4]

I would be seriously disappointed - this also means that people with FtF PP can't use it as a reserved event since the window at M&B doesn't open until 10. You can bet everyone would be dropping their Galactic breakfasts though!

 

[Dani C]

How possible/difficult would it be for some of us who can make selections already to hold a FP for an AP holder until their booking window opens and then release to help out a friend?

 

[Itinkso]

How possible/difficult would it be for some of us who can make selections already to hold a FP for an AP holder until their booking window opens and then release to help out a friend?

It can work. It works wonderfully for ADR exchanges and it's reported to work by those who have arranged through the cancelations Threads for A&E.

As long as you arrange everything through PM/Conversation and choose an odd time of day to do the exchange, there is a strong possibility that it will work.

 

[yulilin3]

I would be seriously disappointed - this also means that people with FtF PP can't use it as a reserved event since the window at M&B doesn't open until 10. You can bet everyone would be dropping their Galactic breakfasts though!

I was thinking about the packages too. It would devaule a bit the DPP since you get all the shows with that one and I'm pretty sure the main draw for Weekend V DPP was to be able to see Frank Oz without the hassle

 

[JayLeeJay]

It can work. It works wonderfully for ADR exchanges and it's reported to work by those who have arranged through the cancelations Threads for A&E.

As long as you arrange everything through PM/Conversation and choose an odd time of day to do the exchange, there is a strong possibility that it will work.

If this does work, I can hold Fast passes for 3 people for one day. I only have 6 of my 7 days for my AP booked and thanks to an on-site stay I can book for one day now through June 13 (June 14 tomorrow). If someone wants to try please contact me directly.

 

[Itinkso]

I was just thinking about weekend V A Conversation with Frank Oz
Could they seriously be thinking about having the show in the morning?
Maybe even as early as 9am, because last years show was so popular they know that people without a fp will be heading straight there to make the line or get a standby ticket (that's what happened last year)
At this point it's a wait and see.

On another Thread, a DISer reported BatB is reported as "Under Refurbishment" (down) for the June 12th date. I haven't been able to check the full weekend but if it's down for the 12th, it's most likely down all three days. I thought maybe down because of the cameras for the video-feed set-up. Not sure, though.

 

[yulilin3]

On another Thread, a DISer reported BatB is reported as "Under Refurbishment" (down) for the June 12th date. I haven't been able to check the full weekend but if it's down for the 12th, it's most likely down all three days. I thought maybe down because of the cameras for the video-feed set-up. Not sure, though.

It shows the schedule up until June 11, then gray 12,13,14, then scheduled again for June 15

 

[Laura C]

On another Thread, a DISer reported BatB is reported as "Under Refurbishment" (down) for the June 12th date. I haven't been able to check the full weekend but if it's down for the 12th, it's most likely down all three days. I thought maybe down because of the cameras for the video-feed set-up. Not sure, though.

I've just checked and its 'closed for refurbishment' on the sat 13th too, interesting! 7 weeks today and we'll be getting ready for our Jedi mickey dinner! Can't wait x

 

[mmafan]

did someone post this yet???
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[yulilin3]

@mmafan Yes, thank you. This came out with all the other info on April 3rd. Doesn't Disney like to keep it as vague as possible?

 

[MakiraMarlena]

no doubt Frank Oz will be simulcast like Mark was...maybe they will have to set up different equipment that weekend.

 

[mmafan]

@mmafan Yes, thank you. This came out with all the other info on April 3rd. Doesn't Disney like to keep it as vague as possible?

lol I never even saw that listed on Disney.com until today....

 

[yulilin3]

lol I never even saw that listed on Disney.com until today....

yeah, you have to open every tab to see the information under every section on there.

 

[AuntieK]

On another Thread, a DISer reported BatB is reported as "Under Refurbishment" (down) for the June 12th date. I haven't been able to check the full weekend but if it's down for the 12th, it's most likely down all three days. I thought maybe down because of the cameras for the video-feed set-up. Not sure, though.

This situation is what made me wonder if they are hoping to move back to the Premier theater for Weekend V. The AC would be nice but then they couldn't accommodate as many people. If they freed up the BatB theater then they could go back to their regular show schedule.

 

[Barbara C]

The one character my DSs really want to meet is Chewie. I can go first thing on either 5/30 or 5/31.

On 5/30 the only thing we have planned is the Deluxe Premium Ftf. Since we don't have to check in until 10am - that should be plenty of time to meet Chewie if we head there first thing - correct? And since we have the Ftf package, I don't have to worry about signing them up for Jedi Academy - they will definitely get it - is this true?

On 5/31 we have an 8:40am ADR for the Galactic b-fast - if something happens and we don't meet Chewie on Sat, will there be enough time before our ADR to meet him on Sunday?

Thanks from an SWW newbie!!

 

[yulilin3]

The one character my DSs really want to meet is Chewie. I can go first thing on either 5/30 or 5/31.

On 5/30 the only thing we have planned is the Deluxe Premium Ftf. Since we don't have to check in until 10am - that should be plenty of time to meet Chewie if we head there first thing - correct? And since we have the Ftf package, I don't have to worry about signing them up for Jedi Academy - they will definitely get it - is this true?

On 5/31 we have an 8:40am ADR for the Galactic b-fast - if something happens and we don't meet Chewie on Sat, will there be enough time before our ADR to meet him on Sunday?

Thanks from an SWW newbie!!

No, the Deluxe Premier Package doesn't give you JTA. The only package that does is the VIP one.
Being at ropre drop and going straight to Chewie will put you meeting him in the first 30 minutes, so you should be done with him by 8:30am
If you have more than one adult with you, one can go hold a spot for Chewie while the other goes with your sons to sign them up for JTA

 

[MakiraMarlena]

Jedi Academy is included in the VIP package but not Feel the Force, you'll need to take the kids to sign up for it.

 

[julluvsdisney]

Stay on the left of Hollywood Blvd and as soon add the stormtroopers let usa in fast walk to the Indiana Jones theater. That's where the sign ups occur during sww

Thank you thank you! My boys will be so excited to finally do this! We have tried several times but it's usually late morning by the time we get there for sign ups so we always get put on the wait list! Since we will be there so early I am hoping we have a good shot!!

 

[coluk003]

Can someone help paint a picture for me. I go every year but I guess I'm one of those get out of my way I'm going to the scanner and into the park type people lol. So at MK it's pretty open ,how does DHS block you out from getting to far, is there a gate? Everyone keeps saying turnstile but those were removed correct. Sorry it's a slow day for me and need to burn an hour before heading over to the Anaheim convention center to pick something up. I'll have pictures when I come back

 

[Barbara C]

No, the Deluxe Premier Package doesn't give you JTA. The only package that does is the VIP one.
Being at ropre drop and going straight to Chewie will put you meeting him in the first 30 minutes, so you should be done with him by 8:30am
If you have more than one adult with you, one can go hold a spot for Chewie while the other goes with your sons to sign them up for JTA

Crud - we originally had the VIP package but changed it once ftf was announced so I'm getting my facts confused. Ok - I'm going to do Chewie on 5/30 before signing in for ftf. Then on 5/31, we'll sign up for a JA time later in the day and then head to breakfast. It's just and my 2 boys this trip (leaving dh at home with dd) so hopefully that will work!!