Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[Metz172]

My husband is not much of a Disney world fan, goes for the enjoyment of seeing the girls be happy, but he is excited about our star wars day. So I am most looking forward to seeing him excited and enjoying his day. We got the deluxe premium package and I am also looking forward to the adult drinks that I would never pay to purchase

 

[lovingeire]

since the conversation pretty much has died down and everyone is (or should be) basically done planning I wanna know:
What are you most looking forward to, excited about Star Wars Weekends??

I am mostly so excited to see my Star Wars fanatic experience SWW. It has been on his "bucket list" and we weren't sure we could do it with high school and his summer schedule. Seeing him fulfill this dream will be an amazing sight!

Selfishly I am most excited about meeting the Ewoks!

 

[DisHeels]

I look forward to Weekend V's schedule being released.

I'm not sure what I'm the most excited about. First it was my DTech reservation then it was the character meals. Now it may be the shows. I'm ready to soak it all in and have fun.

 

[ConnieB]

Locked on target....

 

[soniam]

Oh geez! Dare I look at how much they are going for? My son uses the Vader bucket to hold his SW action figures...

I was referring to the Vader magic bands, which I have seen priced at $400-$500. They are probably way more limited than the popcorn buckets. But still, geesh!

 

[AThrillingChase]

So--our first SWW weekend but will only be there for Fri May 29. Would the premium feel the force package be worthwhile? I have a little one (DS5) and elderly mom and think the reserved spaces for parade and Fireworks would be useful--any input welcome!! TIA!

It gets so packed in waiting for the parade and fireworks, so yes it will give you some breathing room. But, no seating if that is a factor. It was worth it to me to avoid that sardine feeling, but then when I found the cocktails and snacks - SOLD!

 

[yulilin3]

So--our first SWW weekend but will only be there for Fri May 29. Would the premium feel the force package be worthwhile? I have a little one (DS5) and elderly mom and think the reserved spaces for parade and Fireworks would be useful--any input welcome!! TIA!

I agree. It gives you peace of mind that you'll have a spot for the parade that won't be overly crowded and also an awesome dessert party.

 

[xxpunkstar6xx]

29 days to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

34days to go for us!!!!!!

 

[JenStemp]

I am excited to experience our first SWW! After getting our plans set it makes me super excited to go and my husband is really excited, and he is not ::GASP:: a big Star Wars fan, but our 2 boys are and I can't wait to see their reactions! Just the atmosphere of being in Disney is always amazing for us, but to add SWW makes it even more so! Our DS2 sings the Imperial march every time he sees ANYTHING Star Wars so I can't wait to see how he reacts while we are there!

 

[drlaurafsu]

Mostly excited about going with DS for the 3rd straight year. It's been a really fun tradition for my Disney and Star Wars loving kid. His dad doesn't come so it's just him and me. FtF is nice but it's more to make things easier for DS and I to get everything done.

If I had to pick one thing...it's probably breakfast. Last year was fantastic! We are actually coming a day early just so we can get breakfast in. Kind of happy we have it on Thursday...gives up time to go to Epcot too.

This year's trip will be even more special since the grandparents will be picking DS up in Orlando and heading out west and back to FL for soccer camp and I won't see him for 3 1/2 weeks.

 

[xxpunkstar6xx]

galactic breakfast & dessert party. SWW was the only way I could convince my husband to go to Disney world in the first place, but I now think he is more exited then the kids!

 

[OZMom]

So much to be excited about for this trip. Overall, I'm looking forward to spending some much needed downtime with DH. This is our first trip together just the 2 of us anywhere, ever. Also, after working 2 jobs for 5 years, when we get back DH will be leaving his second job and we will have so much more family time!!


I'm looking forward to Star Wars Weekend in general, since it's our first. I'm super excited for the Galactic Breakfast and the "Chewie Run" on the first day so I can put faces to some of the screen names Oh and Yoda / Vader cupcakes

 

[CindySwims]

My 4 year old is most excited for JTA. This will be the first trip he is old enough. He watched his older brother do it last year and kept asking to do it as well. For me it is the breakfast and watching my boys meet Vader.

 

[lovingeire]

I asked my kids the same question at dinner tonight. Oldest (15) said he was most excited to meet Boba Fett. I asked hi character or actor and he said, "yes". I reminded him hell have to get up early and he told me he was getting up early now to practice. He was downstairs at 5:30 this morning which is out of character for him.

Middle DS (almost 5) says he is most excited to meet Vader. He actually cried about it when the oldest was talking about Boba Fett! He is starting to remind me of his big brother at this age. Very glad I have the Gamactic breakfast now!

 

[pld5]

Off topic here, but I think some here will appreciate. My husband just told me that Doctor Who is coming to Disney XD. The series with the 10th doctor. I'm super excited about this because my son is developing an interest in the episodes on BBC and will be nice to have the show on "his " channel.

 

[Smschmiesing]

Long time SWW visitor who at this stage of the game, usually wing it.. Now, find myself dusting off commando hat for first time in years due to the FTF package I booked. It's been so long I'm second guessing things. Listed my FP+ and the shows & went with premise of shows running approximately 30 minutes.

Does it make sense? Will hit MGM up another day late than week for SW Galactic breakfast and leisurely park day.

*Deluxe FTF Parade Check in (aim to be @ park by 9 am, check in stated @ 10:00)

*Parade @ 11 am (line up early)

*Lunch meet up @ Back lot Express

*Toy Story Midway Mania! 12:05 PM – 01:05 PM

*Behind the Force Rebels, Arrive 01:20 PM, Show @01:45 PM

*Storm Trooper Preshow, Arrive 02:50 PM, Show @ 03:15 PM

*Stars of the Saga 03:30 PM

*For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along 04:30 PM – 04:45 PM

*Obi Wan and Beyond, Arrive 6:35 PM, Show @ 07:00 PM – 7:30

*Tower of Terror 07:40 PM – 8:40 PM

*Symphony in the Stars Arrive 09:00 AM? Show @ 09:45 PM

*Fantasmic 10:30 PM (optional, not likely)

 

[jthornton94]

I'm excited to surprise my hubby with the FtF package. I've not even mentioned it to him as an option so it should be a great surprise.

 

[Disney Diva Mom]

I am most excited about surprising my kids in the morning of weekend V with the sound track of episode iv and telling them we are getting on a plane and going to SWW. They have no clue we are going to WDW this year. They are my litt SW fanatics.

 

[slaveone]

I am excited about getting to see Warwick Davis' show and watching grown adults get that look of wonder on their faces that seems to only happen when encountering Vader or Boba Fett. I also truly truly am excited for the Boba Fett mug and am hoping that they are holding back Weekend V fast passes to benefit AP. Though the series has taught us that V is better then IV.

 

[Smschmiesing]

I am most looking forward to getting a picture of my husband with Darth Goofy! He is a huge Star Wars fan and he loves Goofy. He went to To Disney World once as a kid and his most vivid memory is when Goofy stopped in the street, saw him wearing a Goofy hat, and came over, gave him a huge hug and then signed his hat. And know he gets to share it with his son--Magic!