Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[yulilin3]

I think I might do the dinner then just so I can ensure I meet everyone in it Star Wars attire...I'll be wearing Jedi robes but like said here def something underneath lol.

What do you guys suggest to do if I got one day there trust me to bring my significant other it's a big deal lol. I guess all the standard Hollywood studio rides - anythjng directly Star Wars going on there That's a not to miss in your opinion

If you can be at the park from opening to closing there's quite a lot you can do.
If you don't want any other characters (Chewbacca or Darth Vader) you can go straight to TSMM at park opening, the line will be non existent. After you could do ToT and RnRC.
By this point it'll probably be around parade time, you can grab a spot for that.
Ride Star Tours, you could meet some of the easier SW characters (look in first post for all the info)
The fireworks are not to be missed
Will you be able to book fp in advance?

 

[Itinkso]

if only this would work in the house
We definitely need to meet

I should be in Florida in mid-April. Will let you know for sure when it gets closer.

 

[alayne]

Love the Quilt idea. Just sent a picture of it Tia friend who has made me quilts in the past. Also love the poster idea. I think we are going to do those too.

 

[Itinkso]

I think I might do the dinner then just so I can ensure I meet everyone in it Star Wars attire...I'll be wearing Jedi robes but like said here def something underneath lol.

What do you guys suggest to do if I got one day there trust me to bring my significant other it's a big deal lol. I guess all the standard Hollywood studio rides - anythjng directly Star Wars going on there That's a not to miss in your opinion

If you are going to H&V on the May 8th non-SWW day, I'm not sure if you can wear a costume in the park. You can take it in with you to wear during dinner but I think you won't be able to wear a long robe to enter and walk around the park.

If you are there on a SWW, then I would say walking around the Streets of America/Pixar area to see the characters roaming around in the afternoon. We had Tuscan Raider/Sand People stalking us much to the amusement of the other guests around us. You shouldn't miss the fireworks and plan to go watch the second Fantasmic at 10:30.

 

[disneygrandma]

Yulilin, I know you are probably the hardest working poster on the Dis, and my comments in no way were directed towards you. I totally believe that you are doing everything you possibly can to find out all the SWW info. Your thread last year helped us with our 1st SWW. We would not have been able to accomplish all we did without the wonderful help you provided us. Thank you!

I was just hoping that someone else out there in Dis Land might have some connections that may help us out, and they would be able to pass that info along to all of us on this thread.

 

[CampbellzSoup]

If you are going to H&V on the May 8th non-SWW day, I'm not sure if you can wear a costume in the park. You can take it in with you to wear during dinner but I think you won't be able to wear a long robe to enter and walk around the park.

If you are there on a SWW, then I would say walking around the Streets of America/Pixar area to see the characters roaming around in the afternoon. We had Tuscan Raider/Sand People stalking us much to the amusement of the other guests around us. You shouldn't miss the fireworks and plan to go watch the second Fantasmic at 10:30.

Reservation for 2 Guests on Friday May 8, 2015
Jedi Mickey's Star Wars Dine at Hollywood and Vine Fantasmic 1st Show - 2 DDP Entitlements
5:05 PM - Dinner
Disney's Hollywood Studios®



This is my reservations is Star Wars weekend not happening on this date??

 

[Cluelyss]

Reservation for 2 Guests on Friday May 8, 2015 Jedi Mickey's Star Wars Dine at Hollywood and Vine Fantasmic 1st Show - 2 DDP Entitlements 5:05 PM - Dinner Disney's Hollywood Studios® This is my reservations is Star Wars weekend not happening on this date??

The Star Wars meals begin May 4th, but SWW does not officially begin until the following weekend (May 15). So you would not get to experience any of the other SWW festivities on the date of your reservation.

 

[Itinkso]

Reservation for 2 Guests on Friday May 8, 2015
Jedi Mickey's Star Wars Dine at Hollywood and Vine Fantasmic 1st Show - 2 DDP Entitlements
5:05 PM - Dinner
Disney's Hollywood Studios®
This is my reservations is Star Wars weekend not happening on this date??

As Cluelyss stated, it's the 5 weekends-only beginning on May 15th and ending on Sunday, June 14th.

Sorry, I added your May 8th to the Roll Call but thought you just hadn't added in which weekend day yet.

 

[CampbellzSoup]

Thanks to this amazing board I just fixed my booking to the ne t Saturday.

You guys are awesome boy would I have been disappointed

 

[Itinkso]

Thanks to this amazing board I just fixed my booking to the ne t Saturday.

You guys are awesome boy would I have been disappointed

Glad that worked out for you! I'll update you to the 16th on the Roll Call!

 

[CampbellzSoup]

If you can be at the park from opening to closing there's quite a lot you can do.
If you don't want any other characters (Chewbacca or Darth Vader) you can go straight to TSMM at park opening, the line will be non existent. After you could do ToT and RnRC.
By this point it'll probably be around parade time, you can grab a spot for that.
Ride Star Tours, you could meet some of the easier SW characters (look in first post for all the info)
The fireworks are not to be missed
Will you be able to book fp in advance?

Yes fast pass will be booked in advance - i know you'll get tired of me saying it but thanks agian for all your help

 

[yulilin3]

Yulilin, I know you are probably the hardest working poster on the Dis, and my comments in no way were directed towards you. I totally believe that you are doing everything you possibly can to find out all the SWW info. Your thread last year helped us with our 1st SWW. We would not have been able to accomplish all we did without the wonderful help you provided us. Thank you!

I was just hoping that someone else out there in Dis Land might have some connections that may help us out, and they would be able to pass that info along to all of us on this thread.

Thanks for your kind words, believe me I took your comment in a positive way I also would love if anyone is available to go on the HUB to send me a PM, you can remain anonymous.

Thanks to this amazing board I just fixed my booking to the ne t Saturday.

You guys are awesome boy would I have been disappointed

Yes fast pass will be booked in advance - i know you'll get tired of me saying it but thanks agian for all your help

I'm glad you were able to change your dates. If you can book Fp in advance I would fp one of the shows (if it's the same as last year they will be in tier 1) maybe Stars of the Saga. Have your read the info on last years thread about all the shows and what they are?
The other 2 could be anything else your family might want to do
If you want to do TSMM I would recommend being at the park around 7:30am and going straight there, after doing ToT and/or RnRC
And you're welcome, happy to be able to help

 

[yulilin3]

 

[RookieLady]

What would you do? I am starting my vacation on June 7. I have an AP and am checking in the GF. I am not local, but I am spending the night of June 6 with my brother who lives in Jax Beach (about three hours from pulling out of the driveway, to park and walk to the gate).

My brother is coming with us on June 7 and wants to do SWW this day only. I have a Sci Fi breakfast at 10:30. I don't really care a whole lot about what, if anything, I accomplish at SWW (I've been twice before) except to see the parade and characters milling around. I know I need to be at the breakfast a little early, pay immediately, and expect a poor place on the parade route. I read Kenny the Pirate's plan for the parade, and that's my plan.

So, would you even bother trying to check in at the GF first. My inclination is to go straight to HS and park, and make do with fastpass plus. I don't need autographs and I don't need the jedi training, so it seems to me I just want to make my breakfast. I thought messing around at the GF would add about 1 1/2 hours because if I recall, it's a long way to take Disney transport from GF to HS. Thoughts?

 

[ConnieB]

Thanks, I do have to say the iron on did not hold up over the past 2 years and the picture is pretty much gone because he uses it every night (he has asked me to put a new picture on it a couple times but I havent done it yet). So I wouldn't recommend iron on for something as labor intensive as a quilt if it would be used at all. I had the panel printed out on fabric from an online website fabrics on demand. I wanted it to hold up over time and still be able to use it.

I would also recommend using fabric markers and a embroidery hoop to help characters out when signing.

Did the panel you had printed hold up better than the iron ons? And could you share the website you used to have it printed, please. Thank you. (if you'd prefer to private message, that's fine, thanks)

 

[yulilin3]

What would you do? I am starting my vacation on June 7. I have an AP and am checking in the GF. I am not local, but I am spending the night of June 6 with my brother who lives in Jax Beach (about three hours from pulling out of the driveway, to park and walk to the gate).

My brother is coming with us on June 7 and wants to do SWW this day only. I have a Sci Fi breakfast at 10:30. I don't really care a whole lot about what, if anything, I accomplish at SWW (I've been twice before) except to see the parade and characters milling around. I know I need to be at the breakfast a little early, pay immediately, and expect a poor place on the parade route. I read Kenny the Pirate's plan for the parade, and that's my plan.

So, would you even bother trying to check in at the GF first. My inclination is to go straight to HS and park, and make do with fastpass plus. I don't need autographs and I don't need the jedi training, so it seems to me I just want to make my breakfast. I thought messing around at the GF would add about 1 1/2 hours because if I recall, it's a long way to take Disney transport from GF to HS. Thoughts?

I wouldn't go to the GF. And you are cutting it extremely close for the parade. A 10:30 breakfast will probably get you inside the Sci Fi around 10:45am, you need at least 45 minutes to eat and get all the characters. Is there anyway you could move it to an earlier time?

 

[wdhinn89]

Is the Star Wars parade everyday or only on SWW? We will not get to the park until about 4pm on the 16th so we will miss the parade but we have a HS day planned later in the week and hope to catch the parade then. Also when do you think the times will be announced for the shows? Going by last years schedule, we will miss the one we would really like to see and hopping they add a later show. TIA

 

[yulilin3]

BB-8 is making an appearance at the Disneyland Star Wars Half Marathon weekend
http://instagram.com/p/x55GiunoPj/
If any of you want to follow along, a lot of people are posting pictures and videos on twitter #starwarshalf

 

[yulilin3]

Is the Star Wars parade everyday or only on SWW? We will not get to the park until about 4pm on the 16th so we will miss the parade but we have a HS day planned later in the week and hope to catch the parade then. Also when do you think the times will be announced for the shows? Going by last years schedule, we will miss the one we would really like to see and hopping they add a later show. TIA

Only on the weekends of SWW
showtimes will probably be announced when they open fp+ for them, so I'm thinking a month before the first weekend (thinking that they will want AP who are not staying on property to be able to book with everyone else)
Before when fp wasn't an option we wouldn't have a schedule until that first weekend
Show times have stayed pretty consistent for the last couple of years

 

[msmama]

We used a DK book for some. And the Star Wars autograph book for others. One year a baseball

May I ask where you got a star wars autograph book? Is it sold at the parks? Is it just an autograph book or spots for pictures, too?

Never mind, I found one from 2013 online. Is it something only sold at Darth's Maul? Chance I'll get it at the Beach Club before we head off to our first day in the parks?