Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[yulilin3]

Does anyone have experience with late galactic bfast reservations? We have 10:50 on the Saturday after 24 hr event because the kids wanna sleep in then go but I'm wondering if it's rushed when that late?

They flip to lunch at 12:30pm so you'll have enough time

 

[mexxican]

Dining rep just told me she expects Rebel Lounge to be bookable on May 1 but to try a couple days before. Anyone else hear this?

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

@OhioStateBuckeye I've been reading your report from last year, you guys got a lot done

When I left you I was but the learner... Now I am the master

Hey everyone, I'm so late to the party (as per usual). My sister and I actually booked a vaca in May so that we could go to the 24 hour MK party then happened to notice we were there during SWW! This will be our first time there but we're super excited. We'll be there weekend 2. We managed to snag a FtF, galactic breakfast and a jedi mickey dining! (don't know how, super good luck that we found some people wanting to swap!) anywayyy, just wanted to say I've been reading all the posts on here and I'm super excited to be here. Anyone going weekend 2, look for us! I'll be dressed as DV and my sister will be Boba Fett

This is how our trip happened too! Are you wearing customers to the 24 hour day? My group will be dressed as the step sisters, step mother and a stick in the mud (my bf).

 

[mom2febgirls]

I have a question for those who did the H&V last year. Is the food the same as the regular H&V buffet? My oldest dd is vegan and from reading it looks like there's a build your own pasta bar on the buffet. I don't want her to be stuck eating salads only.

Thanks.

 

[yulilin3]

Dining rep just told me she expects Rebel Lounge to be bookable on May 1 but to try a couple days before. Anyone else hear this?

Just called, my agent just said that it wasn't opened. I pressed her to see if she could give me a date but she said that there was nothing in the system as to when it might open up

 

[yulilin3]

I have a question for those who did the H&V last year. Is the food the same as the regular H&V buffet? My oldest dd is vegan and from reading it looks like there's a build your own pasta bar on the buffet. I don't want her to be stuck eating salads only.

Thanks.

I didn't do dinner but here's a good review from last year
http://www.disneyfoodblog.com/2014/...ning-meal-at-disney-worlds-hollywood-studios/

 

[FoolishMortal82]

@OhioStateBuckeye Yes! During the day I'll be dressed in a 60s style dress and my sister will be Angelica from Pirates, then when it gets later we'll be switching into footed pajamas mine have mickey ears on top and hers look like Stitch!

 

[yulilin3]

I contributed about 20 viewings
https://www.yahoo.com/movies/star-wars-trailer-viewed-88-million-times-in-24-116920002392.html

 

[Cluelyss]

My group will be dressed as the step sisters, step mother and a stick in the mud (my bf).

Hysterical. The kids and I are Disneybounding as the Tremaines for our Park Fare dinner, DH is also going as a stick in the mud (though I am considering coercing him to dress in black and calling him Lucifer!!)

 

[yulilin3]

VIP tickets for SW Celebration 2016 sold out in about 2 minutes

 

[OhioStateBuckeye]

@OhioStateBuckeye Yes! During the day I'll be dressed in a 60s style dress and my sister will be Angelica from Pirates, then when it gets later we'll be switching into footed pajamas mine have mickey ears on top and hers look like Stitch!

We'll watch out for you guys! Those pajamas sound so cute! We are changing costumes when night falls, but I think our other costumes are amazing so I'm keeping them under wraps.

I contributed about 20 viewings
https://www.yahoo.com/movies/star-wars-trailer-viewed-88-million-times-in-24-116920002392.html

Us too!

Hysterical. The kids and I are Disneybounding as the Tremaines for our Park Fare dinner, DH is also going as a stick in the mud (though I am considering coercing him to dress in black and calling him Lucifer!!)

Stick in the mud is a popular costume for men this year lol

 

[kalliyan1]

were you interested for anything in particular from the Galactic Gathering catalog?

Yes there are 2 pin sets that my son really wants.....We are going to be there that weekend and I just don't know if its worth doing the GG event or not.....Decisions

 

[lovethattink]

Yes there are 2 pin sets that my son really wants.....We are going to be there that weekend and I just don't know if its worth doing the GG event or not.....Decisions

If you register now, I think you are too late to order the special event merchandise or to do the RSP. You still would have first dibs at whatever merchandise is available at Darth's Mall and whatever didn't sell out on RSP.

 

[yulilin3]

Yes there are 2 pin sets that my son really wants.....We are going to be there that weekend and I just don't know if its worth doing the GG event or not.....Decisions

if you are going weekend one and can't really afford doing the Galactic Gathering then go there as soon as you get to the park, first Friday there will be a long line but if it's really important then that's the way to guarantee it. Or you can wait and go in the evening, last year none of the pins or pin sets sold out the first weekend

 

[mackeymouse4eva]

VIP tickets for SW Celebration 2016 sold out in about 2 minutes

Drat....I was seriously considering this. My DS10 has been dying to go to Paris & London..and of course Disneyland Paris!!! I was happy to see the Celebration was taking place during summer vacation...oh well, I knew there were only a couple hundred VIP, I was just hoping for a day to think it over. The fastpasses for 6 autographs was the BIG appeal of the VIP.

 

[kalliyan1]

if you are going weekend one and can't really afford doing the Galactic Gathering that go there as soon as you get to the park, first Friday there will be a long line but if it's really important then that's the way to guarantee it. Or you can wait and go in the evening, last year none of the pins or pin sets sold out the first weekend

Even the LE pins/sets in the GG catalog were available 1st weekend last year? He has a D-tech me appt on the 15th at 11:10am and if I understand correctly, after that appointment, we will be able to stay inside and shop then correct? Will that be okay or should we still go get in line first thing? The plan for the 15th was to go get in lines for characters and then do the D-Tech appt. I can alter that if you think we should be there first thing in the AM vs. ~ 11:30am

 

[yulilin3]

Even the LE pins/sets in the GG catalog were available 1st weekend last year? He has a D-tech me appt on the 15th at 11:10am and if I understand correctly, after that appointment, we will be able to stay inside and shop then correct? Will that be okay or should we still go get in line first thing? The plan for the 15th was to go get in lines for characters and then do the D-Tech appt. I can alter that if you think we should be there first thing in the AM vs. ~ 11:30am

I think you should be fine. Remember that you can bypass the line with the D Tech but you still need to make the line for merchandise, at 11am that should be around, maybe an hour to check out (it could be less)

 

[Disney Diva Mom]

Dining rep just told me she expects Rebel Lounge to be bookable on May 1 but to try a couple days before. Anyone else hear this?

Great minds..was told the same thing a few minutes ago.

 

[lovingeire]

So I'm pretty sure that a double lightsaber will be coming home with us. Middle DS saw a video of one and thought it was so cool, but wasn't sure because it didn't light up. I don't think I'll be able to talk him out of it now!

No, you can just mail your dirty clothes home or bring an empty bag that folds up into one of suits cases

We normally drive for family trips, but when I go solo I always pack a collapsible duffle in my suitcase to take home "treasures" or transport any race gear.

I am so anxious for our trip! I'm sure the next month will fly by though with everything we have going on.

 

[kalliyan1]

I think you should be fine. Remember that you can bypass the line with the D Tech but you still need to make the line for merchandise, at 11am that should be around, maybe an hour to check out (it could be less)

Ok, thank you so much for all your knowledge and advice. That's just to check out right, not that we have to go back outside, get back in line to shop correct....Can you tell this is my first SWW experience....LOL