Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[yulilin3]

Thanks! we are already hoping to have JTA done on our first DHS day earlier in the week (Thurs 6/11), so we were hoping to hit Chewie at rope drop. Is the signup area near the line for the Chewie M&G so that hopefully, I can take my son to sign-up while my wife and other kids go to Chewie line and hold our spot?

yes it is close

 

[kpd6901]

we've NEVER had a morning SWW show. So I don't think it will be in the morning. The only thing that gives me pause is that Beauty and the Beast will be dark weekend V so either they will have it in the morning or there's a lot of equipment that the will set up to broadcast the show to other places around the park. (I'm hoping for the latter)

Okay, I must have misunderstood what you were saying. So, there would then be Rebels, SotS, Maul, Oz, Obi-Wan (so 5 shows, right?) Would they be all in teh same location, then? so how would all of those fit in the afternoon prior to fireworks? Have there been 5 shows that don't overlap before?

 

[kpd6901]

yes it is close

Okay, great! Thanks!

 

[meuseman]

Anyone recall how late Darth Maul met last year? Easy WDW says "exact meet times unknown" and KTP shows 9-7:25. Was hoping to catch him after our 6:15 dinner, so wondering if I need to move my plans around a bit? I know we'll have better info after Weekend I, but trying to get our M&G day planned as much as I can! Thanks!

Last year, we tried to get to Vader all three evenings. We got there between 6:30 and 6:45 and never made it in line. One of these nights, we were able to get to Maul, on the other two, his line was already closed. Remember that even if his time has him meeting until 7:25, the CM on duty will close the line when they estimate that the current queue will take until show close to meet.

Bottom line: If you want to see Maul, don't bank on after your dinner.

 

[yulilin3]

@kpd6901 last year:
Behind the Force 1:30pm
A Conversation with Mark Hamill 3pm
Stars of the Saga 4:30pm
Visit to the Maul 6:15pm
Obi Wan and Beyond 7:45pm
If they have the Frank Oz show in the afternoon it'll be very close to this schedule

 

[Good Morning Dewdrop]

I have been impressed with KtP's site and ended up subscribing for this trip. ODS keeps going around about (nonSWW) character meets, so I want to be prepared to work them in if/when I need. We plan on all the SWW ones. I know the schedule may change, but I am still going to follow his list for weekend 1.

I am going to tag him and see if he can help us out... @kennythepirate do you have an estimate on when you will update the times for SWW? I am guessing you are there weekend 1, but I'm not sure how quickly you are able to get things updated. Weekend 1 Guinea Pig DISers FTW!

that was my question too! I need to go ahead and subscribe to his character locator in general - but I'd like to know if I should check it regularly the first weekend or not bother (we will be there all 3 days )

 

[Cluelyss]

Last year, we tried to get to Vader all three evenings. We got there between 6:30 and 6:45 and never made it in line. One of these nights, we were able to get to Maul, on the other two, his line was already closed. Remember that even if his time has him meeting until 7:25, the CM on duty will close the line when they estimate that the current queue will take until show close to meet.

Bottom line: If you want to see Maul, don't bank on after your dinner.

Perfect....that's exactly what I wanted to know! Thank you!

 

[kpd6901]

@kpd6901 last year:
Behind the Force 1:30pm
A Conversation with Mark Hamill 3pm
Stars of the Saga 4:30pm
Visit to the Maul 6:15pm
Obi Wan and Beyond 7:45pm
If they have the Frank Oz show in the afternoon it'll be very close to this schedule

Lovely...I've been using the weekend IV posted schedule as a planning template for times for weekend V...Guess I have to rearrange my touringplans and continue to be annoyed that weekend V official schedule is not released yet! ugh.

 

[MakiraMarlena]

It took awhile for them to have Mark Hamill available for booking. I remember checking for the FPs to be offered while in an airport on Memorial Day weekend. I think those going Weekend V should be prepared to wait.

 

[yulilin3]

Lovely...I've been using the weekend IV posted schedule as a planning template for times for weekend V...Guess I have to rearrange my touringplans and continue to be annoyed that weekend V official schedule is not released yet! ugh.

if they do Frank Oz's show in the morning I imagine it would be at 9am to leave people enough time to grab spots/check in for the Parade and then the afternoon would stay the same as weekend IV

 

[cvjpirate]

@kpd6901 last year:
Behind the Force 1:30pm,
A Conversation with Mark Hamill 3pm
Stars of the Saga 4:30pm
Visit to the Maul 6:15pm
Obi Wan and Beyond 7:45pm
If they have the Frank Oz show in the afternoon it'll be very close to this schedule

Lovely...I've been using the weekend IV posted schedule as a planning template for times for weekend V...Guess I have to rearrange my touringplans and continue to be annoyed that weekend V official schedule is not released yet! ugh.

Thank you for the info yulilin3

I've been doing the same thing kpd6901

 

[Music City Mama]

we've NEVER had a morning SWW show. So I don't think it will be in the morning. The only thing that gives me pause is that Beauty and the Beast will be dark weekend V so either they will have it in the morning or there's a lot of equipment that the will set up to broadcast the show to other places around the park. (I'm hoping for the latter)

Oh wow, it never even occurred to me that they might do the Franz Oz show in the morning. Like you said, with BatB being dark that weekend, it does make you wonder.

It would mess up my current plans somewhat, but I guess I'll just cross that bridge if/when I come to it.

 

[slaveone]

Tonight is baseball Rays vs Blue Jays. Tomorrow laundry. Sunday I am thinking about going to Typhoon Lagoon for some mellow time and maybe a bucket of ice cream for dinner.

Bored as well...
Tomorrow I'll be dropping of DD14 at an Anime convention and heading to AK while I wait for her.
Sunday taking care of the baby again to be able to afford my Disney addiction
What's everyones weekend plans

 

[yulilin3]

Oh wow, it never even occurred to me that they might do the Franz Oz show in the morning. Like you said, with BatB being dark that weekend, it does make you wonder.

It would mess up my current plans somewhat, but I guess I'll just cross that bridge if/when I come to it.

I think it would surprise a lot of people if they do it in the morning...but logistically I can see how it's better. Everyone comes in at 7:45am and goes straight over to make the standby line for those who won't have fp for it. Now the DPP people are either out of luck or they would get their credentials earlier to be able to go inside, same with PP people

 

[slaveone]

Biggest issue I see with a morning show is the breakfast reservations. People who booked breakfast at 9 and have ftf premium will not be pleased.

 

[Teamanderson]

As soon as the rope drops we want to sign up for JTA and see Chewie. Which should be done first? Can me and my youngest get in line for Chewie while my oldest and husband sign up for JTA, without people throwing fits that my husband and oldest cut in line with us? I see people get upset about that all the time. Also about breakfast reservations, do you need to be early or will they not let you in until your exact time no matter what? Someone on here very kindly gave me a breakfast for 3 and I had hoped my 2 year old wouldn't matter but I see they do a head count. So if anyone has a June 5th breakfast for 4 preferably no later than 9:45 just for my peace of mind so I'm not worried please let me know! Can you tell this is my first SW weekend?

 

[yulilin3]

As soon as the rope drops we want to sign up for JTA and see Chewie. Which should be done first? Can me and my youngest get in line for Chewie while my oldest and husband sign up for JTA, without people throwing fits that my husband and oldest cut in line with us? I see people get upset about that all the time. Also about breakfast reservations, do you need to be early or will they not let you in until your exact time no matter what? Someone on here very kindly gave me a breakfast for 3 and I had hoped my 2 year old wouldn't matter but I see they do a head count. So if anyone has a June 5th breakfast for 4 preferably no later than 9:45 just for my peace of mind so I'm not worried please let me know! Can you tell this is my first SW weekend?

Yes, you can split, you can hold a spot for your DH and DS while they sign up for JTA. The Chewie line is in the open so there's no problem meeting you. Let the people behind you know that your husband and son are signing up for JTA and it shouldn't be a problem

 

[yulilin3]

Just a thought...more like a dream really...
what if they are not having Beauty and the Beast shows because they have to set up the stage for a Yoda demonstration during Frank Oz's conversation??
That would be pretty EPIC

 

[Good Morning Dewdrop]

As soon as the rope drops we want to sign up for JTA and see Chewie. Which should be done first? Can me and my youngest get in line for Chewie while my oldest and husband sign up for JTA, without people throwing fits that my husband and oldest cut in line with us? I see people get upset about that all the time. Also about breakfast reservations, do you need to be early or will they not let you in until your exact time no matter what? Someone on here very kindly gave me a breakfast for 3 and I had hoped my 2 year old wouldn't matter but I see they do a head count. So if anyone has a June 5th breakfast for 4 preferably no later than 9:45 just for my peace of mind so I'm not worried please let me know! Can you tell this is my first SW weekend?

The Chewie line is very open / easy to join - I don't think anyone will kick up a fuss about your DH and other child joining you 2 in line. People do get upset when 12 extra people join! At SWW it is more of a big fun family atmosphere - everyone there loves SW and in our experience it was like we were all in it together - a very friendly fun group! DD was dressed as a Jedi - multiple times I took her out of lines and into the shade (while DH stood in the sun) nobody seemed to mind.

 

[Smschmiesing]

@kpd6901 last year:
Behind the Force 1:30pm
A Conversation with Mark Hamill 3pm
Stars of the Saga 4:30pm
Visit to the Maul 6:15pm
Obi Wan and Beyond 7:45pm
If they have the Frank Oz show in the afternoon it'll be very close to this schedule

My group is going on Weekend V (Friday) and we want to go to SotS. However, we have Jedi Mickey reservations at 5:05 and 5:15 (two parties, cause they wouldn't let me make a ressie for 9). So if the schedule above holds, will we be able to get out of the show and over to H&V in time for our second reservation? Given our party size and that 5 of the party are kids, I am doubtful we can make it by 5 after 5 in any scenario. Can we make it by 5:15 given the location of the theater and the restaurant? If so, how much do I need to speed the kiddos (are whips necessary)? and if we do make it, will we be okay for both reservations?

Thanks!