Official Star Wars Weekends Thread Tips and Tricks 2015

[yulilin3]

Help!

Which day should we choose to check out Symphony in the Stars? Going for least crowded (though I know all will be packed)

Saturday May 16th

Sunday May 17th

Friday May 22nd

Saturday May 23rd

THANKS!

First weekend would be least crowded, although not by much. I would actually look out more at the weather. The fireworks seldom get cancelled but if there's lightning they will cancel them. Plus it's not as fun to watch fireworks in the rain

 

[DisneyFirstTimer10]

Excellent point! THANK YOU

 

[The Sunrise Student]

After this I feel like I've done all the big kind of events in Disney the Halloween party, The Christmas Party and this I a m BEYOND excited to go and meet the characters in their Jedi attire!

I've never done the Not So Scary Halloween Party but have plans to in 2016

This is one of my FAV Disney pictures from SWW 2013, it is a VERY rare occasion to get all 4 at one, they just happened to be switching off when it was our turn for the picture!

 

[Monykalyn]

Thank you yulilin3 and Sunrise Student for the replies!
I love the little backpacks-(I especially love the brightly colored one-easy to spot in a crowd)-and they look like they may "stand up" on their own - if not too crammed full of stuff of course! I think I am going to get one and check it out. We have kids in band and it looks like a good thing to bring with us into the stands as well instead of a purse, bag etc. We have several "string bags/backpack thingies" but those things cut into shoulders after awhile.
My son has the full Jedi costume (from Halloween but I am very pleased with the quality) that includes the robe-thinking he would just take the robe. He has 2? 3? light sabers-one that collapses completely and one he built last year that collapses into the tube (not all the way into the handle). If we don't end up telling the kids I will have to find a way to "sneak pack" his stuff...

 

[The Sunrise Student]

Thank you yulilin3 and Sunrise Student for the replies!
I love the little backpacks-(I especially love the brightly colored one-easy to spot in a crowd)-and they look like they may "stand up" on their own - if not too crammed full of stuff of course! I think I am going to get one and check it out. We have kids in band and it looks like a good thing to bring with us into the stands as well instead of a purse, bag etc. We have several "string bags/backpack thingies" but those things cut into shoulders after awhile.
My son has the full Jedi costume (from Halloween but I am very pleased with the quality) that includes the robe-thinking he would just take the robe. He has 2? 3? light sabers-one that collapses completely and one he built last year that collapses into the tube (not all the way into the handle). If we don't end up telling the kids I will have to find a way to "sneak pack" his stuff...

The little backpacks are an excellent replacement for a purse type bag, and yet not feminine so guys care comfortable using/wearing them too. They are awesome. When this one I have dies I will be buying a new one. They are very comfortable and easy to slide around to the front to get things out off too so you don't even have to take them off! You can wear them with the strap over your shoulder or around your chest and they work great!


Notice in this picture I am wearing it on bare skin and not having any problems! The straps are very adjustable so matter how you wear it they fit comfortably!

 

[gismo1554]

Help!

Which day should we choose to check out Symphony in the Stars? Going for least crowded (though I know all will be packed)

Saturday May 16th

Sunday May 17th

Friday May 22nd

Saturday May 23rd

THANKS!

Just to add to others, the 25th is Memorial day so the second weekend is likely to be busier due to that in general in the Disney parks. We are there the same time and are planning on going both weekends but that's just cause my Dad will want to go to see the different stars. If however you have no preference I would definitely choose the first weekend

 

[Koh1977]

Would there be a certain day that's less crowded than the other 2? Is Sunday usually less busy than Saturday? Or does it not really matter?

TIA!

 

[yulilin3]

Would there be a certain day that's less crowded than the other 2? Is Sunday usually less busy than Saturday? Or does it not really matter?

TIA!

usually Friday is least busy because most locals still work/have school. But it doesn't really make a huge difference

 

[yulilin3]

since there is no news on the SWW front, what better way to pass the time than to shop
http://www.disneystore.com/star-war...vigationPageZone&sort=sortProductsMostPopular
it's mostly kid stuff but they do have several items that are sold at the park

 

[hydrotony]

Help!

Which day should we choose to check out Symphony in the Stars? Going for least crowded (though I know all will be packed)

Saturday May 16th

Sunday May 17th

Friday May 22nd

Saturday May 23rd

THANKS!

Since The Hat will be gone for this year's SWW, there should be a lot more places to stand and see any fireworks. (Still no word that fireworks will be done this year.) I checked the official Disney SWW web page and no word on fireworks but they are selling Fantasmic SWW dinner packages.

 

[yulilin3]

Since The Hat will be gone for this year's SWW, there should be a lot more places to stand and see any fireworks. (Still no word that fireworks will be done this year.) I checked the official Disney SWW web page and no word on fireworks but they are selling Fantasmic SWW dinner packages.

just remember that you don't want to stand too close to the theater either. Actually there will probably still be the stage up and for the fireworks they rope off the entire area around GMR so the ride isn't even operating because of fireworks fallout

 

[Skywise]

since there is no news on the SWW front, what better way to pass the time than to shop

Huh... no Star Tours stuff, like the muppet/mickey mouse figures... Did they get rid of that?

(And why can't I get Rebel Swim Trunks in men's adult sizes!?!? )

 

[Itinkso]

since there is no news on the SWW front, what better way to pass the time than to shop

Darth Vader toaster is available for $50...This article has photos:
http://comicbook.com/2015/01/22/darth-vader-toaster-burns-star-wars-logo-into-bread-/

 

[Monykalyn]

SCORE! - Ebates has a $5 bonus for spending $25 -amazon included so I ordered the citron one (just couldn't resist the color).
Sunrise-thanks for the tip and I love love love the pictures-did you make your R2D2 dress?

side note-son is currently watching Episode 1 right now...He has a birthday in April so I am really trying to hold it in til then at least...

 

[Reizo]

After this I feel like I've done all the big kind of events in Disney the Halloween party, The Christmas Party and this I a m BEYOND excited to go and meet the characters in their Jedi attire!

It was actually your thread about the Christmas party that convinced me to try it out this year with my wife and it was pretty fun. So I can say now I'm right up there with you with all the events aside from Villains party :roll eyes:

Still haven't a clue which weekend I know I'll be for sure attending either the 1st or 2nd weekend.

Side note - I still want one of these:

http://www.thinkgeek.com/product/11f0/

 

[lovingeire]

OK I check this here daily and yet I had to start 3 pages back-love an active thread! Kids don't know we are going to SWW this year-My son said to me yesterday (reading his Star wars comic) that he wished he could go to SWW at Disney this year. I asked him if he would be scared if he had breakfast with Darth Vader -he said he would use his Jedi mind trick on him...Not sure how much longer I can keep a secret...!

We are doing a surprise trip as well. I plan to tell the kids Easter morning. My oldest, technically my step son, said SWW was in his bucket list the other day and I nearly caved and told him. Just have to make sure if he does a summer visit it can be after our trip. I'm nervous about that but want to help him check it off his bucket list! So just a few more months and I can spill the beans!

 

[msmama]

For you shoppers, I got an email that Star Wars stuff is going to be on zulily tomorrow.

 

[itsthatdisneygirl]

For anyone interested Qwertee has 2 pretty cool SW shirts today. Thinking about picking up the Tatooine one my self

https://www.qwertee.com/

 

[DisneyLove2015]

We will be going all 3 days the weekend we're there (May 22-24).
We have H& V one night, Sci fi galactic breakfast one day and mama melrose F! Dining one night.

With three days devoted to just SWW- would it be feasible (in terms of not missing out on meet and greets and shows etc spread out over the weekend) to hop to Epcot to do quick service there a time or two?

DHS's quick service options aren't the best.. Planning on breakfast each day (except one) at POFQ but that leaves lunch all days and dinner one day. Thinking of ABC commissary one day and studios catering company another. That leaves two meals.

Additionally- any good quick service or counter service in the boardwalk area? We don't want to do any other table service meals (too much time!)

So do you think it is worth leaving HS to go to either EPCOT or Boardwalk for two meals (on two different days)? We normally don't eat more than one meal at DHS because of the limited options!!

Thanks!!

 

[Koh1977]

We will be going all 3 days the weekend we're there (May 22-24).
We have H& V one night, Sci fi galactic breakfast one day and mama melrose F! Dining one night.

With three days devoted to just SWW- would it be feasible (in terms of not missing out on meet and greets and shows etc spread out over the weekend) to hop to Epcot to do quick service there a time or two?

DHS's quick service options aren't the best.. Planning on breakfast each day (except one) at POFQ but that leaves lunch all days and dinner one day. Thinking of ABC commissary one day and studios catering company another. That leaves two meals.

Additionally- any good quick service or counter service in the boardwalk area? We don't want to do any other table service meals (too much time!)

So do you think it is worth leaving HS to go to either EPCOT or Boardwalk for two meals (on two different days)? We normally don't eat more than one meal at DHS because of the limited options!!

Thanks!!

Good question! I am interested in seeing what's suggested!