Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[kelgod09]

I just checked there's a Jedi Mickey for 8pm no F!

Thank you, but we are planning to see Fantasmic! at 9p and that wouldn't give us time

 

[yulilin3]

Thanks! When we show up at the park, is there a special entrance for dining?

it isn't needed since they let us in at 7:30am so everyone can get to their ressies in time

 

[yulilin3]

Thank you, but we are planning to see Fantasmic! at 9p and that wouldn't give us time

Gotcha. No other day you could do F!?

 

[kelgod09]

Gotcha. No other day you could do F!?

Unfortunately, we would have to do a lot of hopping around to make Fantasmic! work on another night, just not sure it's worth it to waste time travelling.

 

[FoolishMortal82]

Anyone ever do the D Tech me? I'm signed up to do it and I'm pretty pumped but I'm hoping they turn out as well as I think they will lol. Also, do they still do the build a droid?

 

[wdwalice]

it isn't needed since they let us in at 7:30am so everyone can get to their ressies in time

Awesome! Thanks!! I really appreciate your help!

 

[yulilin3]

Anyone ever do the D Tech me? I'm signed up to do it and I'm pretty pumped but I'm hoping they turn out as well as I think they will lol. Also, do they still do the build a droid?

I know someone here has done it but don't remember who...there are videos posted by Inside The magic on youtube that shows the before and after.
Here's what will be offered inside Darth's Mall this year
From limited edition collectibles to commemorative apparel, there are dozens of Star Wars Weekends items available for the entire family, including:

• Art & collectibles gallery
• Custom Aurebesh name tags
• Star Wars graphic MagicBands
• Star Wars D-Tech Me Experience
• Build-your-own droid station
• Build-your-own lightsaber station
• Her Universe merchandise
• LEGO interactive build station
• Artist signings

 

[Felipe4]

Thanks! When we show up at the park, is there a special entrance for dining?

If you're going May 16, they have the Storm the Gates show at 7:45 since it's on a weekend, so I don't think they'd let anyone else in early for an ADR, even if it's for 8AM. I'd think you have to walk with the pack to the Sci-Fi with others with the 8AM ADR or those heading for Star Tours first thing.

EDIT: Looks like they DO let people in early for ADRs if they don't wait for Storm the Gates?

 

[FoolishMortal82]

I know someone here has done it but don't remember who...there are videos posted by Inside The magic on youtube that shows the before and after.
Here's what will be offered inside Darth's Mall this year
From limited edition collectibles to commemorative apparel, there are dozens of Star Wars Weekends items available for the entire family, including:

• Art & collectibles gallery
• Custom Aurebesh name tags
• Star Wars graphic MagicBands
• Star Wars D-Tech Me Experience
• Build-your-own droid station
• Build-your-own lightsaber station
• Her Universe merchandise
• LEGO interactive build station
• Artist signings

Ohh ok, the only place to do the build a droid is in Darth's Mall? I thought someone said they were somewhere else. Hmm, I may have to wait for that, I really want my own mini droid haha

 

[Arich01]

Disney cruise getting a SW themed space
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...ream-when-transformed-spaces-debut-this-fall/

OMG... That is so cool! My son would faint if he saw the new remodel! It's a shame they aren't doing it on the Fantasy for the Star Wars cruise- that would be amazing!

 

[Arich01]

Ohh ok, the only place to do the build a droid is in Darth's Mall? I thought someone said they were somewhere else. Hmm, I may have to wait for that, I really want my own mini droid haha

I'm pretty sure you can build them at Tattoine Traders (the gift shop at the end of Star Tours)

 

[Disney Diva Mom]

Just in case anyone is looking for AP discount at POR for weekend V, a couple popped up this morning! Saved a couple bucks to put toward spending money at the mall!!

 

[yulilin3]

If you're going May 16, they have the Storm the Gates show at 7:45 since it's on a weekend, so I don't think they'd let anyone else in early for an ADR, even if it's for 8AM. I'd think you have to walk with the pack to the Sci-Fi with others with the 8AM ADR or those heading for Star Tours first thing.

EDIT: Looks like they DO let people in early for ADRs if they don't wait for Storm the Gates?

No they don't allow anyone past the stormtroopers. You have to wait for them to be done around 7:50am

 

[yulilin3]

Ohh ok, the only place to do the build a droid is in Darth's Mall? I thought someone said they were somewhere else. Hmm, I may have to wait for that, I really want my own mini droid haha

I'm pretty sure you can build them at Tattoine Traders (the gift shop at the end of Star Tours)

this is correct

 

[SalmonPink]

Ohh ok, the only place to do the build a droid is in Darth's Mall? I thought someone said they were somewhere else. Hmm, I may have to wait for that, I really want my own mini droid haha

There are Build A Droid stations at Tatooine Traders in HS and Once Upon A Toy in Downtown Disney, I believe. It's worth noting, though, that new droid pieces were announced at Star Wars Celebration this weekend gone. Some were already released that day in California and presumably will be in Florida soon, if they're not already. However, I have a feeling they also mentioned keeping some even newer pieces back, which they didn't show at the panel, specifically for SWW. (I could be mistaken on that last point, if anyone wants to confirm or correct.)

 

[yulilin3]

sorry for the confusion. When I say "let us is" I meant to watch the Stormtrooper show, and then everyone goes on ther way around 7:50am

 

[cinder-ellah]

Uh, oh.......life got in the way and I've missed a few pages !
Yikes !
Catching up......thanks for all the hard work in keeping things up to date.

If there an official schedule of events for May 16th ?

 

[lovingeire]

Disney cruise getting a SW themed space
http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/bl...ream-when-transformed-spaces-debut-this-fall/

I am really trying to hold off on a cruise until my youngest is potty trained…this is making it very difficult!

 

[yulilin3]

Uh, oh.......life got in the way and I've missed a few pages !
Yikes !
Catching up......thanks for all the hard work in keeping things up to date.

If there an official schedule of events for May 16th ?

First post has all the info, including parade time and visiting celebrities and here's the link to Disney site https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/calendars/hollywood-studios/2015-05-16/#timeofday=allday

 

[pmaurer74]

Just in case anyone is looking for AP discount at POR for weekend V, a couple popped up this morning! Saved a couple bucks to put toward spending money at the mall!!

I thought once they were gone they were always gone. Do you recall the dates and room rates? Were they RGR? I cannot check myself as I will not be buying the AP until May 1.,... never mind, we are going weekend IV.