Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[R2D2]

So, I noticed the Han Solo popcorn bucket under "Galactic Gathering Exclusives." Surely that is a mistake...right?

 

[Music City Mama]

Love the SW ears that you all got -- wish I could wear those without them giving me a headache. Are the headbands tight?

Okay, I've decided we need to find "Rob". From @jennab113's 3/28/15 post:

Just got off the phone with the Rob from the VIP tour line who was super chatty. I love him. To answer my original question, the tour will include 2 shows and a FP will be provided for a 3rd show. If there is a 4th show, we'll have to use our own FP for it.

And info that should make everyone else happy - They should be making an announcement in "about a week" that will include celebrities for each weekend, the shows for each weekend, the Feel the Force package, officially announcing the VIP tour, and a "major announcement." He said that's how it is listed on their info: in quotes "A MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT". It will all be on the Parks Blog when it's announced.

And just randomly if anyone else has food allergies/restrictions - almost all the TS restaurants are coming out with new menus this summer that will be tailored to different allergies, such as a gluten free menu, a nut free menu, etc, so the chef doesn't have to come out each time. I'm sure the chef still can if you need something super special, but it should make ordering easier for the most common allergies.

As we know, the above came to fruition including the food allergy menus that were announced on the DPB this past week. So, Rob clearly knows what he's talking about. Maybe he's got the scoop on the Rebel Hangar...

 

[Cluelyss]

Love the SW ears that you all got -- wish I could wear those without them giving me a headache. Are the headbands tight?

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The headbands are not tight at all....and tight headbands give me a headache too. Now, I only wore it around the house for a few minutes last night, may feel different after several hours of wear, but usually I can tell right away.

 

[Cluelyss]

I have a party of 3, and we are interested.

Sent you a PM

 

[Lizzim]

I'm super excited for our first SWW We are coming in June (it's our 11th WDW trip) and will be there for the last weekend. I have a reservation for the breakfast at Sci Fi on one of the week days and booked the $69 package for June 12th. I'm not sure what time we will get to the park (we tend not to be mega early risers) but we should be there for the 10am check in for the package. Which show would you recommend for a first timer?

So, with the package we will have the parade and the fireworks sorted. How difficult is it to meet the characters? I am particularly interested in Jedi Mickey etc - I would book the character dinner but we aren't big fans of dinner buffets. Can I realistically get them in one day? I'm not planning any celeb autographs...

Thanks

 

[yulilin3]

So, I noticed the Han Solo popcorn bucket under "Galactic Gathering Exclusives." Surely that is a mistake...right?

That just means it will be part of their package (gg people are getting it included in the price) The rumor is that this popcorn bucket will be released May 4

 

[yulilin3]

I'm super excited for our first SWW We are coming in June (it's our 11th WDW trip) and will be there for the last weekend. I have a reservation for the breakfast at Sci Fi on one of the week days and booked the $69 package for June 12th. I'm not sure what time we will get to the park (we tend not to be mega early risers) but we should be there for the 10am check in for the package. Which show would you recommend for a first timer?

So, with the package we will have the parade and the fireworks sorted. How difficult is it to meet the characters? I am particularly interested in Jedi Mickey etc - I would book the character dinner but we aren't big fans of dinner buffets. Can I realistically get them in one day? I'm not planning any celeb autographs...

Thanks

Other than the Disney sw characters any other?
The fab four can be done about an hour and a half because they rotate so while you're in line for 2 off them they might switch the other two.
The problem with character hunting after the parade is weather and lines. The fab for are very popular and their line is in full sun,and if out rains they'll leave
For the show what type of sw fan are you? Do you love the movies, the cartoon or everything

 

[Lizzim]

Other than the Disney sw characters any other?
The fab four can be done about an hour and a half because they rotate so while you're in line for 2 off them they might switch the other two.
The problem with character hunting after the parade is weather and lines. The fab for are very popular and their line is in full sun,and if out rains they'll leave
For the show what type of sw fan are you? Do you love the movies, the cartoon or everything

I'd like to meet Mickey, Minnie, Chipmunks, Donald and Goofy - does Daisy have a Star Wars character?

I could come back on Sunday 14th if I don't manage them all - we have 14 day tickets (as we are from the UK) and got a great deal so won't worry about 'wasting' a ticket.

If we do manage an early start I guess I could try and get a couple first thing. I'm not too worried about any other characters - we will see Darth Vader at breakfast as well as the Storm Troopers so any extras will be a bonus.

I'm more of a casual SW fan - I've seen all the movies - not the cartoons though. I do wish there was a Yoda meet though!

 

[yulilin3]

I'd like to meet Mickey, Minnie, Chipmunks, Donald and Goofy - does Daisy have a Star Wars character?

I could come back on Sunday 14th if I don't manage them all - we have 14 day tickets (as we are from the UK) and got a great deal so won't worry about 'wasting' a ticket.

If we do manage an early start I guess I could try and get a couple first thing. I'm not too worried about any other characters - we will see Darth Vader at breakfast as well as the Storm Troopers so any extras will be a bonus.

I'm more of a casual SW fan - I've seen all the movies - not the cartoons though. I do wish there was a Yoda meet though!

If you are just interested in them then it can be done in a day, the earlier
your start meeting characters the better. The heat is brutal
I would recommend stars of the saga it's a great show and you'll be familiar with the actors

 

[Lizzim]

If you are just interested in them then it can be done in a day, the earlier
your start meeting characters the better. The heat is brutal
I would recommend stars of the saga it's a great show and you'll be familiar with the actors

That's great - thanks

Now I just have to wait for our FP+ window to open (we are off site this trip) so that I can continue planning

 

[pookadoo77]

The yoda one is a bit blurrier than I thought but still ok. Just pay attention to file size (website gives rec size of to download for best results) I also stretched and resized a couple times to get a good fit. The images were all blurrier on the screen than what they came out as . I chose to do full band ones as I couldn't find images I liked that looked good on just partial bands. Hope this helps!

Thanks to yulilin and others for all the helpful information.


love the pics, esp the boba fett one!! ty!!

they have a lego station where you can build your own lego...for FREE
last year we did x wings. You can do as many as you want, there's usually no line for it either
We made these and glued hair clips on them to wear

OMG!! My 10 yr old is OBSESSED with legos, he will LOVE this if they still have it, do you know where in the mall it may be? is it easily seeable, or do you have to know what you are looking for? TY again to Yulilin for all the great pics! Wondering though about the premium pkg and gold line talk, is that parade viewing? TY!

 

[yulilin3]

Yes, parade viewing. I believe the dessert party Will take a huge chunk of the entire area...not sure how that will be set up yet but I may have something the week before weekend I
The lego building area is visible. Not sure exactly where since we don't have an inside look at Darth's Mall and won't have one until galactic gatherings

 

[BobaFettFan]

I just noticed Planet Hollywood is under construction in "Disney Springs". Is it 100% closed or is it still partially open?

 

[yulilin3]

I just noticed Planet Hollywood is under construction in "Disney Springs". Is it 100% closed or is it still partially open?

I believe It's an expansion . Walked by last Sunday and it was open

 

[yulilin3]

From a reliable source:
Jawas will be trading with guests in line while people wait to go into the sw shows at theater of the stars.

 

[SalmonPink]

From a reliable source:
Jawas will be trading with guests in line while people wait to go into the sw shows at theater of the stars.

That's a really cute idea, to help pass the time for people stuck in line. I wonder if they'll pose for photos, or if they'll want to keep moving. Either way, I'm gonna have to make sure I have some trinkets to trade.

 

[Cluelyss]

We got there around 4. By 5:30 the line was closed and very full. They allowed people to wait standby. Those inside the queue at closing got to see them. Those outside in standby were told they might get to see them.

Is 5:30 when they generally cut the line? When do they officially stop meeting, 7? We also wanted to work this M&G into our schedule, but since we will be lining up for the parade at 10, not sure when else would be the best time to try (to minimize waits)?

Edited to add this was in reference to Baymax & Hiro

 

[Tltorrez]

I'm sorry, but I kinda hate the thought of having to pre-schedule a drink in a lounge.

We're really treating it like dinner since they will serve some food. And I'd much rather have a reservation than stand in long QS lines and fight for a table.

 

[Disney Diva Mom]

Been playing with decorating magic bands. Gotta kill a lot of time until weekend V.
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If anyone is interested, I did some extensive testing on black contact paper and permanent vinyl on magic bands. I left them fully submerged in water for 24 hours. Neither one has any signs of lifting!! So I'm going to go with the MUCH cheaper black contact paper. Now to decide on final designs and waiting for the new magic bands....

 

[lovingeire]

It's storming here in NW FL today, like all day storms, so we are having a Star Wars movie marathon and middle DS and I are making the Star Wars jello jigglers. I've also starting getting our second set of SW shirts set up to make. I need to order some more vinyl, but I think I have enough to get the two younger ones done. Just have to wash the shirts so they're ready to be vinyled!